Sunday in St. Louis: NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals photo gallery

At the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, a packed house at World Wide Technology Raceway watched the quickest and fastest drivers in motorsports battle through eliminations with the Countdown to the Championship entering its most demanding stretch. Starting-line celebrations, emotional victories, stunning upsets, and the fierce concentration behind every run told the story of a pivotal race day in St. Louis. Beyond the competition, Sunday brought together the people, personalities, and traditions that make NHRA drag racing unlike anything else in sports. Take a look through the lens of the National Dragster photo team at the faces, flames, speed, and unforgettable moments from Sunday at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.