Capps competitive in 'roundy round' race featuring oval-track veterans.
One of the most inspiring performances of the Thursday night SRX event at Eldora Speedway won by Tony Stewart was the effort put in by three-time NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps.
Competing in his first race on dirt since 2012 , Capps did the straight-line community and his sponsor NAPA proud, proving that drag racers can indeed turn left when they have to. Capps led early in Heat Race No. 1, and was bouncing back in Heat Race No. 2 before he hit the wall on Lap 6. He wrecked with 15 laps to go, losing control and spinning around, but unfortunately he wrecked with 15 laps to go, losing control and spinning around.The SRX team made quick repairs, but Capps’ car gave up the ghost with five laps left when his car wouldn’t turn, officially ending his night..“My roundy-round stuff leaves a little bit to be desired,” Capps joked.
After the race, Capps was off for Topeka and this weekend's Menards NHRA Nationals Presented by PetArmor. NHRA qualifications begin today.
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