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NHRA Driver Ron Capps Survives Major Crash, Fuels Debate on ‘Fastest Motorsport’ Title Amid FOX Sports Controversy

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 25, 2025
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NHRA Driver Ron Capps Survives Major Crash, Fuels Debate on ‘Fastest Motorsport’ Title Amid FOX Sports Controversy

Mar 21, 2025; Chandler, AZ, USA; NHRA funny car driver Ron Capps during qualifying for the Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Eighteen years ago, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) was left grappling with the tragic loss of Eric Medlen after a lethal testing mishap. Fast forward to the present day, and NHRA driver Ron Capps had a brush with death at the Arizona Nationals due to a massive crash that many describe as “Big. Violent. Expensive. Painful.” The timing of the two incidents is chilling, but Capps paid tribute to the safety developments that have been made since Medlen’s fatal accident in 2007, which he believes saved his life.

The dramatic engine explosion that took place in Capps’ NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Supra turned his sleek race car into a convertible and scattered the carbon-fiber body into fragments. The explosion happened shortly after crossing the 660-foot mark on a 1,000-foot course. His immediate concern was to assure his parents, who were watching from California, and his family at the track, that he was unharmed.

The narrative, however, took an interesting turn when Capps used the opportunity to join a brewing debate about the fastest motorsport. In a post-crash tweet, he subtly sided with fellow NHRA driver Bob Tasca, who had taken issue with Fox Sports’ promotion of IndyCar as “the fastest motorsport.”

This controversy was triggered when Bob Tasca, Tony Stewart’s NHRA rival, expressed his displeasure with Fox Sports on-air during the Gatornationals. Tasca, who felt disrespected by NHRA’s own broadcast partner, vehemently disputed the claim that IndyCar was the world’s fastest motorsport.

Capps’ and Tasca’s sentiments are backed by hard facts: while the top speed recorded in IndyCar is 237.498 mph (set by Arie Luyendyk in 1996), NHRA Funny Cars regularly cross the 330 mph mark, with the official record held by Robert Hight at 339.87 mph. Tasca himself reached an unofficial speed of 341.68 mph at a non-NHRA-sanctioned event in 2024.

In another twist, Fox Sports, once seen as a broadcasting partner, is increasingly viewed as a nightmare by NASCAR fans. The network has frustrated fans with its repeated technical errors and missed opportunities, eroding viewers’ trust. A recent race at Circuit of the Americas saw Fox Sports miss a crucial moment between Christopher Bell and Kyle Busch due to poor camera positioning. This is not an isolated incident, but part of a larger pattern of failure by Fox Sports.

Fans have been left feeling short-changed, with the network seemingly prioritizing ads and arbitrary camera angles over the essential storytelling of the race. To add insult to injury, Fox Sports will only air five of the 14 races this year. Fans have also expressed disappointment with the network’s perceived favoritism towards IndyCar and the loss of Bob Pockrass, a trusted voice at the track.

As the controversy rages on, NHRA fans are hopeful that Amazon Prime, the new broadcasting partner, will step up to the plate and deliver a better viewing experience. Tune in as we continue to follow this developing story.

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