Daniel Wilkerson, driver of the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang, heads to this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park with a deep connection to the track and a strong desire to deliver a standout performance.
“Norwalk is particularly special to me because it’s where I made my first run next to a competitor. The Bader family needed a filler car in 2007 for their Night Under Fire event, and we made a couple awesome runs. We’ve been invited back a lot since then,” said Wilkerson. “Summit Racing Equipment has also supported my entire career, and this is their home track, so we will be spending time with them and their employees leading into and throughout this weekend. Hopefully we can put on an equal to or better performance as the last couple races for everyone that supports us.”
Wilkerson’s history at Norwalk, combined with the support of Summit Racing Equipment, adds extra motivation for the SCAG Power Equipment team to shine. Coming off back-to-back semifinal appearances at the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tennessee, and the Virginia Nationals just last weekend, where he also captured the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victory, Wilkerson is currently seventh in points and on the heels of capturing his first professional Funny Car victory.
In 2024, Wilkerson qualified seventh at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park but was met by three-time champion Ron Capps in the first round for an early exit. Wilkerson will have a chance for victory twice this coming weekend. He’ll face off with Jack Beckman in a rematch of the Virginia Nationals semifinals as he attempts to pick up back-to-back wins in the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge during Saturday qualifying.
Competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park begins with qualifying Friday at 6 and 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at noon and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations for the event will begin Sunday at 11 a.m. Fans can catch qualifying action on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) Friday at 7 p.m. ET and Sunday at 11 a.m. ET. Eliminations will air on FOX Broadcasting Network (FOX) Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published on June 26, 2025. 
