September 8th 2025

U.S. Nationals on FOX makes strong audience gains

NHRA reports strong audience gains for Monday’s live broadcast of the final rounds of the biggest race of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals from Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The live telecast on FOX drew 1.036 million viewers, the most-for a live U.S. Nationals telecast in NHRA history and is the most-watched non-NFL adjacent NHRA telecast on FOX since 2017. Monday’s telecast was also the most-viewed U.S. Nationals finals broadcast (live or tape delayed) since 2002.

As part of Monday’s live action on FOX, Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera all claimed victories at "The Big Go."

“It was exciting to showcase a live three-hour broadcast on FOX that included multiple active sets, all conveying the true size and scope of the world’s biggest drag race,” NHRA Vice President of Broadcast Steve Reintjes said. “Our amazing team executed with great precision when the lights came on and it was a fantastic weekend to celebrate all the incredible performances and amazing teams racing for the ultimate drag racing glory in Indy.”

The NHRA also enjoyed a huge week on social media, with 10.5 million video views and more than 11 million impressions across all social media platforms for the Labor Day weekend event, including 2.4 million views on Instagram, and 1.5 million views and 7.1 million impressions on YouTube.

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