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PHOTO GALLERY: Saturday at The 2025 NHRA U.S. Nationals

Kaitlyn Ward photos

Saturday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals kept the momentum rolling at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park with another full slate of racing action. Fans saw the continuation of qualifying in the Extreme Steel Legends Nitro Series, the Congruity HR NHRA Pro Mod Series, and the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, along with the start of eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Adding to the excitement, the final Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge of the season gave drivers one more chance to cash in and build momentum heading into race day.

DI contributing photographer Kaitlyn Ward was on the scene again to capture the highlights from a jam-packed day of qualifying, competition, and Indy atmosphere. Check out her gallery below for a look at Saturday at the Big Go.

This story was originally published on August 31, 2025. Drag Illustrated

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