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

Kaitlyn Ward photos

Sunday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered some of the weekend’s biggest moments as the action ramped up at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Fans watched sportsman eliminations unfold alongside the always-intense PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout, while the Congruity HR NHRA Pro Mod Series kicked off eliminations. The day also featured the all-important final qualifying sessions for the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, setting the stage for Monday’s eliminations.

DI contributing photographer Kaitlyn Ward was trackside capturing the drama, the atmosphere, and the intensity of Sunday at the Big Go. Flip through her gallery below for a look back at an action-packed day in Indy.

This story was originally published on September 2, 2025. Drag Illustrated

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