Dodge Powers the NHRA Nevada Nationals as Title Sponsor
The 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the fifth of six playoff races in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA officials announced today that Dodge and Direct Connection will be the title sponsors of this pivotal fall event.
Taking place Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the Las Vegas facility, the Dodge NHRA nevada Nationals represents the penultimate event of the 20-race season and a crucial stop in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Fans can anticipate a thrilling weekend as championship contenders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle battle for late-season victories.
For a quarter-century,the fall race in Las Vegas has delivered an extraordinary atmosphere. With several championship races tightly contested in 2025, another unforgettable weekend is expected.
“The 2025 NHRA season is wrapping up, and Dodge is powering up to finish strong, serving as the title sponsor of the dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “Dodge has enjoyed much success at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with Matt Hagan scoring five career victories and Tony Stewart taking his first Top Fuel win earlier this year, and we’re looking forward to another unforgettable weekend.”
Dodge and Direct Connection are deeply involved in NHRA racing, also partnering with Tony Stewart Racing’s Top Fuel and Funny Car teams. Tony Stewart secured the regular-season championship in Top Fuel this year, winning at the spring Las Vegas race and currently holding fourth in points. four-time Funny Car champion Matt Hagan recently won in St. Louis and is second in points,boasting 53 career wins,including five at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
“We’re thrilled to have Dodge and Direct Connection as the sponsor of our Las Vegas event,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice president and chief development officer. “The fall race in Las Vegas is one of the most exciting stops on the NHRA tour, and having Dodge’s iconic brand attached only heightens that excitement. Dodge has a long and