NHRA’s dynamic chase for the 2023 Camping World Series World Championship for Funny Car racing is all set for drama at the season ending In-N-Out Drag Strip at Pomona next weekend.

With three Funny Car stars grouped within only 17 points – the class is poised for a down to the wire spectacular conclusion at the In-N-Out NHRA Finals.

The top three contenders – points leader Matt Hagan, Bob Tasca III and Robert Hight – are separated less than a round at the points-and-a-half finale. It truly doesn’t get much closer, as the last man standing will clinch the 2023 Funny Car world championship, a thrilling summation of what’s been one of the closest title races in recent class history.

“It’s always been a dogfight,” Hagan said. “We know we have to go out and win, but they’re heavy hitters. I feel we’re all sitting here thinking we have to go win the race. That’s my feeling and my thought process. It’s not about points anymore, it’s just about winning this race. I’m just excited to be in the mix of it.”

Added Tasca: “We’re within a round and if we all run to our potential, there’s a good chance two of the three of us could be in the final round, where all the chips would be on one race. That would be an epic ending to the season. I can’t wait to get there.”

Said Hight: “It’s a big deal and it could come down to the final round to crown a championship. There’s no more excitement than that. There’s going to be lot of sleepless nights between now and Sunday, I’m sure, but I’m just glad to be a part of that.”

NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 12 and 3 p.m. PT on Friday, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday at 12 and 3 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. PT on Sunday. Television coverage begins with qualifying action on FS1 at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, leading into eliminations at 4 p.m.

Posted by NHRA Communications.