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Capps Wins NHRA Qualifying, Earns Motorsports Hall of Fame Honor
Apr 25, 20261 min readAutoweek (All)

Capps Wins NHRA Qualifying, Earns Motorsports Hall of Fame Honor

Ron Capps has emerged as the top Funny Car qualifier at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, setting an elapsed time of 3.883 seconds and reaching speeds of 333.91 mph.

Capps' selection to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is a significant recognition of his contributions to the sport.

This honor comes as a surprise to Capps, who was notified just a few days before the announcement at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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The news has left Capps in awe, describing it as 'unbelievable' and 'a cool moment.'

Capps is a three-time NHRA Funny Car champion and has been dominating the sport for years.

His selection to the Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his achievements, which have inspired countless fans and competitors alike.

The 2027 inductees include not only Capps but also Angelle Sampey, a three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion.

This year's class brings together some of the most talented and accomplished individuals in motorsports.

With Capps' induction, the Motorsports Hall of Fame continues to uphold its mission of honoring the greatest names in the sport.

EazyInWay Expert Take

This honor is a testament to Ron Capps' outstanding achievements in drag racing.

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