NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Funny Car driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe Project will offer the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. 

Morrison has once again teamed up with the highly acclaimed Cleveland Clinic, as well as the Allergy & Asthma Network, BluZone Health. The Funny Car driver from Flemington, N.J, and Right2Breathe, a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals and support from Sanofi Pharmaceutical, will offer onsite lung health screenings and education to the estimated 70,000-plus fans and racers expected to enjoy the NHRA national event. Last year, Morrison raced and brought the message of early detection to NHRA fans at multiple events across the country.

“Right2Breathe believes that people can overcome great challenges when they allow their passions in life to inspire them,” said Morison. “My dad was able to live well and enjoy his life despite having very severe COPD. We had 10 great years of racing together before he passed away in 2016. Our mission with Right2Breathe is to help others live better and live longer by getting diagnosed earlier than my dad.”

The Right2Breathe Project is a dynamic, grassroots initiative focused on Lung Health Education, Awareness, and Screening. This campaign is hosted at various public venues, including automotive and sporting events across the United States. The Norwalk screening event marks Right2Breathe's second venture of 2025. They had a presence at the Charlotte Four-Wide National event earlier this season. The Right2Breathe program will also be present at the historic U.S. Nationals Labor Day weekend in Indianapolis, as well as multiple events in the NHRA Countdown later this season.

Since 2016, the Right2Breathe Project has provided free lung screenings to thousands of dedicated NHRA Drag Racing fans at motorsports venues nationwide. Their team of medical professionals—including Respiratory Therapists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Pulmonologists—offer screenings, answer questions, and provide valuable resources for racers, fans, and event partners.

Morrison is thrilled that the Cleveland Clinic will support the event once again by providing a team of experts in Norwalk. This marks the third consecutive year of their involvement, following the successful and impactful Right2Breathe event showcased at the 2023 Norwalk NHRA National Event. 

New this year will be the location adjacent to the Kroger Health footprint and the Allergy & Asthma Network joining the Cleveland Clinic. Kroger Health will have the Right2Breathe Project next to their midway space to help bring more healthcare services and continue to educate the public about various ways to remain healthy in their lives. BluZone Health will have an exercise physiologist onsite. The quartet of health organizations and programs will provide a diverse and comprehensive educational experience for fans interested in learning more about lung health and treatment.

A team of medical professionals from the Cleveland Clinic is generously donating their time to demonstrate their dedication to the community they serve. They are offering free lung screenings and answering questions about common lung diseases, including COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, Asthma, and Long Haul COVID. Additionally, they are providing free resources for race fans, vendors, and competitors attending the event.

On the track, Morrison will be driving the Paul Smith-owned and -tuned Funny Car with marketing support from long-time sponsors PennGrade1 and Glockner Oil. Last year, Morrison qualified No. 16 and lost in the first round to No. 1 qualifier Austin Prock. This will be Morrison’s debut event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.