Old Dominion is steeped in history and culture, but it also has a wild side in the form of Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend, we see the Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors take on North Dinwiddie. The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals pre-event odds analysis suggests a close tussle in the TF class between Antron Brown and Shawn Langdon, while Austin Prock is set to prevail in the FC division and Gaige Herrera in the PSM.
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Schedule and How to Watch American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals
Dragsters return to Virginia Motorsports Park this weekend for the annual Virginia NHRA Nationals. The event is scheduled to run over three days from Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22, but the TF, FC, and PSM riders only accelerate into the contest on Saturday for qualifying and the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. FS1 will broadcast the elimination rounds on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET, while Fox is scheduled to cover the finals from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
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Please note, the odds provided herein reflect the raw probability odds for this analysis and are based on the information available at the time of publishing. Different sportsbooks may adjust these odds based on market conditions, bettor behaviors, and other factors that could influence the betting landscape.
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Best Bets and Picks for NHRA Virginia Nationals
Top Fuel
Event Winner Odds
Defending Top Fuel Series Champion Antron Brown enters another round as the favorite, despite only winning once this campaign. He exited the Thunder Valley Nationals in E1, his second such return this year, but he’s a Champion and posted a respectable performance in Virginia last year, progressing to E3. Tony Stewart entered the season as an underdog, but has risen to the occasion, leading the series into North Dinwiddie, and boasting the most consistent report card on the start sheet, with five finals in six starts.
“Smoke” is tied with Shawn Langdon as the winningest TF driver in the series, accumulating two, both of which have arrived in his previous five events. Langdon is Stewart’s nearest chaser in the series, entering three finals and prevailing twice this term. Doug Kalitta has battled with consistency this season, with a best return of second in the Arizona Nationals; however, he knows how to get the job done in Virginia and lines up as the reigning Champion.
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Driver
Event Winner
Payout on $20
Antron Brown
+513
$122.60
Shawn Langdon
+571
$134.20
Tony Stewart
+587
$137.40
Justin Ashley
+663
$152.60
Brittany Force
+672
$154.40
Doug Kalitta
+684
$156.80
Steve Torrence
+702
$160.40
Clay Millican
+935
$207.00
Shawn Reed
+1000
$220.00
Josh Hart
+1406
$301.20
Doug Foley
+2438
$507.60
Smax Smith
+5395
$1099.00
Cameron Ferre
+5395
$1099.00
Expert Pick – Top Fuel
The consistency of Tony Stewart makes him an easy selection for our expert pick in the Top Fuel class. He boasts two wins and as many runner-ups in six outings, and offers favorable odds of +587. A $20 wager has the potential of paying out $137.40.
Fastest ET Odds
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Driver
Fastest ET
Payout on $20
Brittany Force
+386
$97.20
Tony Stewart
+449
$109.80
Doug Kalitta
+593
$138.60
Antron Brown
+598
$139.60
Shawn Langdon
+686
$157.20
Justin Ashley
+809
$181.80
Steve Torrence
+960
$212.00
Shawn Reed
+973
$214.60
Clay Millican
+1589
$337.80
Doug Foley
+1721
$364.20
Josh Hart
+2339
$487.80
Smax Smith
+4364
$892.80
Cameron Ferre
+4364
$892.80
Head-to-Head Picks
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Doug Kalitta
-118
$36.95
Steve Torrence
-113
$37.70
Antron Brown
-123
$36.26
Tony Stewart
-108
$38.52
Justin Ashley
-106
$38.87
Shawn Langdon
-125
$36.00
Funny Car
Event Winner Odds
The 2025 FC Standings leader, Austin Prock, takes off at Virginia Motorsports Park as the heavy favorite, despite stuttering in the previous two rounds. He exited New England and Thunder Valley in the first elimination round, but still maintains a 31-point cushion in the standings. “Prock Rocket” ties Jack Beckman for the most FC victories this term, with two. What is concerning is seeing him eliminated in E1 in 50% of his appearances in 2025.
Beckman also packed his bags early at the Thunder Valley Nationals, departing in the same round as the series leader. “Fast Jack” has a 100% success rate in finals this season, but has found himself defeated in E1 three times. Paul Lee narrowed the gap to the FC leader in the last round, finishing second behind Ron Capps. Lee has progressed to three finals this series, taking the spoils once. Capps carries long odds for the Virginia showdown, despite prevailing in the previous round, in his third final of the year.
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Driver
Event Winner
Payout on $20
Austin Prock
+260
$72.00
Jack Beckman
+467
$113.40
Paul Lee
+933
$206.60
Bob Tasca III
+945
$209.00
Spencer Hyde
+948
$209.60
JR Todd
+998
$219.60
Chad Green
+1121
$244.20
Ron Capps
+1129
$245.80
Matt Hagan
+1136
$247.20
Daniel Wilkerson
+1399
$299.80
Blake Alexander
+1636
$347.20
Alexis DeJoria
+2275
$475.00
Buddy Hull
+2400
$500.00
Cruz Pedregon
+2484
$516.80
Dave Richards
+7146
$1449.20
Jim Campbell
+7146
$1449.20
Expert Pick
The expert pick in the Funny Car class is challenging because of the inconsistencies of these drivers. We are sticking with the series leader, Austin Prock, because he’s also the defending title holder at this venue in the FC bracket. He lines up this weekend at +260, which translates into a potential payout of $72.00 for a $20 bet.
Fastest ET Odds
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Driver
Fastest ET
Payout on $20
Austin Prock
+127
$45.40
Jack Beckman
+333
$86.60
Matt Hagan
+679
$155.80
JR Todd
+932
$206.40
Bob Tasca III
+964
$212.80
Paul Lee
+1070
$234.00
Spencer Hyde
+1920
$404.00
Ron Capps
+2168
$453.60
Chad Green
+2757
$571.40
Alexis DeJoria
+2903
$600.60
Daniel Wilkerson
+3932
$806.40
Blake Alexander
+4551
$930.20
Cruz Pedregon
+5456
$1111.20
Buddy Hull
+6189
$1257.80
Dave Richards
+6189
$1257.80
Jim Campbell
+6189
$1257.80
Funny Car H2H Odds
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Jack Beckman
+122
$44.40
Austin Prock
-163
$32.27
Paul Lee
-118
$36.95
Bob Tasca III
-112
$37.86
Matt Hagan
-111
$38.02
JR Todd
-119
$36.81
Blake Alexander
+108
$41.60
Spencer Hyde
-144
$33.89
Pro Stock Motorcycle
Event Winner Odds
Like most events this year, Gaige Herrera enters as the favorite and defending Champion. He’s a difficult man to topple, with a record that reads four events, four finals this season. Herrera is a double winner this year, one more than his nearest rivals, Smith and Gadson, and starts the weekend with a 46-point cushion in the standings.
Matt Smith got the better of Herrera at zMax Dragway, but has otherwise played second fiddle to the leader, entering three finals and finishing second twice. Smith returns to a venue where he took the title in 2022, but he needs to quickly put his E2 exit in the last round behind him. Richard Gadson collected his maiden triumph of the term in the Thunder Valley Nationals, in his second final. Second seems to be the number, as it’s the position Gadson finished at this strip a year ago, behind Herrera.
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Rider
Event Winner
Payout on $20
Gaige Herrera
-142
$34.08
Matt Smith
+304
$80.80
Richard Gadson
+479
$115.80
Brayden Davis
+1441
$308.20
Chase Van Sant
+1808
$381.60
John Hall
+3025
$625.00
Angie Smith
+3095
$639.00
Hector Arana Jr
+3617
$743.40
Chris Bostick
+4305
$881.00
Jianna Evaristo
+4530
$926.00
Kelly Clontz
+5425
$1105.00
Marc Ingwersen
+5924
$1204.80
Steve Johnson
+6436
$1307.20
Ryan Oehler
+7307
$1481.40
Brandon Litten
+7307
$1481.40
Ron Tornow
+7307
$1481.40
Expert Pick
Gaige Herrera is the easiest expert pick we’ve made this weekend for the trip to Virginia. He’s in a class above the rest, producing consistent results, including two wins, and he is hungry to defend his Virginia NHRA Nationals title. Herrera enters the weekend at -142, offering a potential payout of $34.08 if you wager $20.
Fastest ET Odds
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Rider
Fastest ET
Payout on $20
Gaige Herrera
+194
$58.80
Matt Smith
+199
$59.80
Richard Gadson
+388
$97.60
Brayden Davis
+504
$120.80
Chase Van Sant
+1266
$273.20
Angie Smith
+2815
$583.00
Marc Ingwersen
+2996
$619.20
Hector Arana Jr
+3563
$732.60
John Hall
+5055
$1031.00
Steve Johnson
+5055
$1031.00
Chris Bostick
+5582
$1136.40
Jianna Evaristo
+5582
$1136.40
Kelly Clontz
+5582
$1136.40
Ryan Oehler
+6352
$1290.40
Brandon Litten
+6352
$1290.40
Ron Tornow
+6352
$1290.40
Pro Stock Car H2H Odds
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Gaige Herrera
-235
$28.51
Matt Smith
+171
$54.20
Brayden Davis
+153
$50.60
Richard Gadson
-208
$29.62
John Hall
+114
$42.80
Chase Van Sant
-152
$33.16
Hector Arana Jr
-103
$39.42
Angie Smith
-129
$35.50
2Fast2Tasty Challenge Odds
Top Fuel
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Rider
Winner 2F2T
Payout on $20
Shawn Langdon
+249
$69.80
Tony Stewart
+253
$70.60
Justin Ashley
+275
$75.00
Steve Torrence
+277
$75.40
Funny Car
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Rider
Winner 2F2T
Payout on $20
Ron Capps
+169
$53.80
Paul Lee
+189
$57.80
Daniel Wilkerson
+268
$73.60
Dave Richards
+791
$178.20
Pro Stock Motorcycle
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Rider
Winner 2F2T
Payout on $20
Gaige Herrera
-225
$28.89
Richard Gadson
+305
$81.00
Chase Van Sant
+1000
$220.00
Brayden Davis
+1000
$220.00
UDF American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals
Top Fuel
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Driver
Finishing Position
Antron Brown
SF
Tony Stewart
SF
Shawn Langdon
SF
Doug Kalitta
QF
Justin Ashley
QF
Funny Car
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Driver
Finishing Position
Austin Prock
SF
Jack Beckman
SF
Bob Tasca III
QF
Paul Lee
QF
Matt Hagan
QF
Pro Stock Motorcycles
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Driver
Finishing Position
Gaige Herrera
F
Matt Smith
F
Richard Gadson
SF
Brayden Davis
SF
Chase Van Sant
QF
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Old Dominion is steeped in history and culture, but it also has a wild side in the form of Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend, we see the Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors take on North Dinwiddie. The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals pre-event odds analysis suggests a close tussle in the TF class between Antron Brown and Shawn Langdon, while Austin Prock is set to prevail in the FC division and Gaige Herrera in the PSM.
Place your wagers for the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at our partner sportsbooks.
In addition to traditional sports betting on the Virginia NHRA Nationals, we have Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) Real Money Gaming available in a Pick’Em style on Underdog. Although “fantasy games” might seem misleading, DFS is a significant and growing category within legal sports wagering. NHRA fans are allowed to legally make better/worse picks with real money gaming in 30 states, including California, Texas & Wisconsin, where traditional sports betting is currently illegal.
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Schedule and How to Watch American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals
Dragsters return to Virginia Motorsports Park this weekend for the annual Virginia NHRA Nationals. The event is scheduled to run over three days from Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22, but the TF, FC, and PSM riders only accelerate into the contest on Saturday for qualifying and the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. FS1 will broadcast the elimination rounds on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET, while Fox is scheduled to cover the finals from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Odds Subject to Change
Please note, the odds provided herein reflect the raw probability odds for this analysis and are based on the information available at the time of publishing. Different sportsbooks may adjust these odds based on market conditions, bettor behaviors, and other factors that could influence the betting landscape.
For a deeper understanding of why odds for alternative sports betting change and how it might affect your betting strategy, we encourage you to read our detailed article: Why Do Alternative Sports Betting Odds Change? Make informed decisions and always check the latest odds with your sportsbook before placing bets.
Best Bets and Picks for NHRA Virginia Nationals
Top Fuel
Event Winner Odds
Defending Top Fuel Series Champion Antron Brown enters another round as the favorite, despite only winning once this campaign. He exited the Thunder Valley Nationals in E1, his second such return this year, but he’s a Champion and posted a respectable performance in Virginia last year, progressing to E3. Tony Stewart entered the season as an underdog, but has risen to the occasion, leading the series into North Dinwiddie, and boasting the most consistent report card on the start sheet, with five finals in six starts.
“Smoke” is tied with Shawn Langdon as the winningest TF driver in the series, accumulating two, both of which have arrived in his previous five events. Langdon is Stewart’s nearest chaser in the series, entering three finals and prevailing twice this term. Doug Kalitta has battled with consistency this season, with a best return of second in the Arizona Nationals; however, he knows how to get the job done in Virginia and lines up as the reigning Champion.
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Expert Pick – Top Fuel
The consistency of Tony Stewart makes him an easy selection for our expert pick in the Top Fuel class. He boasts two wins and as many runner-ups in six outings, and offers favorable odds of +587. A $20 wager has the potential of paying out $137.40.
Fastest ET Odds
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Head-to-Head Picks
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Funny Car
Event Winner Odds
The 2025 FC Standings leader, Austin Prock, takes off at Virginia Motorsports Park as the heavy favorite, despite stuttering in the previous two rounds. He exited New England and Thunder Valley in the first elimination round, but still maintains a 31-point cushion in the standings. “Prock Rocket” ties Jack Beckman for the most FC victories this term, with two. What is concerning is seeing him eliminated in E1 in 50% of his appearances in 2025.
Beckman also packed his bags early at the Thunder Valley Nationals, departing in the same round as the series leader. “Fast Jack” has a 100% success rate in finals this season, but has found himself defeated in E1 three times. Paul Lee narrowed the gap to the FC leader in the last round, finishing second behind Ron Capps. Lee has progressed to three finals this series, taking the spoils once. Capps carries long odds for the Virginia showdown, despite prevailing in the previous round, in his third final of the year.
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Expert Pick
The expert pick in the Funny Car class is challenging because of the inconsistencies of these drivers. We are sticking with the series leader, Austin Prock, because he’s also the defending title holder at this venue in the FC bracket. He lines up this weekend at +260, which translates into a potential payout of $72.00 for a $20 bet.
Fastest ET Odds
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Funny Car H2H Odds
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Pro Stock Motorcycle
Event Winner Odds
Like most events this year, Gaige Herrera enters as the favorite and defending Champion. He’s a difficult man to topple, with a record that reads four events, four finals this season. Herrera is a double winner this year, one more than his nearest rivals, Smith and Gadson, and starts the weekend with a 46-point cushion in the standings.
Matt Smith got the better of Herrera at zMax Dragway, but has otherwise played second fiddle to the leader, entering three finals and finishing second twice. Smith returns to a venue where he took the title in 2022, but he needs to quickly put his E2 exit in the last round behind him. Richard Gadson collected his maiden triumph of the term in the Thunder Valley Nationals, in his second final. Second seems to be the number, as it’s the position Gadson finished at this strip a year ago, behind Herrera.
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Expert Pick
Gaige Herrera is the easiest expert pick we’ve made this weekend for the trip to Virginia. He’s in a class above the rest, producing consistent results, including two wins, and he is hungry to defend his Virginia NHRA Nationals title. Herrera enters the weekend at -142, offering a potential payout of $34.08 if you wager $20.
Fastest ET Odds
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Pro Stock Car H2H Odds
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2Fast2Tasty Challenge Odds
Top Fuel
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Funny Car
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Pro Stock Motorcycle
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Funny Car
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