American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals
Virginia Motorsports Park
June 20-22, 2025

2025 Virginia Nationals – McBride Wins Top Fuel Motorcycle

2025 Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Eliminations Recap – Virginia NHRA Nationals
June 20-22, 2025 – Virginia Motorsports Park

The Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycles lit up the 1,000-foot at the American Rebel Light NHRA Nationals with flames, fury, and high-stakes drama. Here’s how the action unfolded through eliminations:

Eliminations – Round 1

Mitch Brown vs. Elmeri Salakari
Mitch Brown advanced with a 5.437 @ 199.58 MPH after Elmeri Salakari went red with a -0.116 reaction time. Despite Salakari’s quicker early numbers (.073 to the 60 ft and 2.817 to the 330), the foul start handed the win to Brown, who laid down a solid and consistent pass.

Bob Malloy vs. Micah Fenwick
Bob Malloy got the win with a 6.660 @ 122.79 MPH as Fenwick struggled down track, coasting to an 8.493 @ 81.66 MPH. Malloy left strong with a .103 light and had a clean pass to the stripe, easily taking the round.

Larry “Spiderman” McBride – Bye Run
McBride opened eliminations with an earned solo, posting a solid 6.239 @ 119.84 MPH after clocking a 0.135 reaction time and a 4.397 to the 660 mark.

Semi-Finals

Bob Malloy – Bye Run
With the ladder favoring him, Malloy took a bye into the final. However, his bike experienced major issues—only creeping to a 20.055-second ET at just 43.32 MPH, suggesting mechanical trouble.

Larry McBride vs. Mitch Brown
McBride delivered a monster 5.805 @ 162.55 MPH to knock out Mitch Brown, who ran a competitive 5.897 @ 194.13 MPH. McBride’s .082 reaction time and clean 2.767 to the 330 gave him the edge early and he never looked back.

Final Round

McBride vs. Malloy
In the final, Larry “Spiderman” McBride unleashed a dominating 4.986 @ 232.67 MPH pass, the quickest and fastest run of eliminations. Malloy had a decent launch (.104 RT) but shut off early, slowing to a 6.709 @ 111.69 MPH. McBride’s 203.49 MPH at the 660-foot marker hinted at the jaw-dropping top-end power he carried through the finish line.

Event Winner: Larry McBride – 4.986 ET @ 232.67 MPH

McBride once again proved why he’s the king of Top Fuel Motorcycle, overcoming every challenge and capping off the weekend with a jaw-dropping final pass.

Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Qualifying Recap

The Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycles thundered through three rounds of qualifying at the American Rebel Light NHRA Nationals, and the competition was fierce as riders pushed the limits to lock in their spots for eliminations. Here’s how it unfolded:

Top Qualifier: Larry “Spiderman” McBride

McBride stole the show in Q2 with a jaw-dropping 4.831 ET at 242.93 MPH, resetting the high mark for the weekend. He backed it up in Q3 with a 4.852 @ 238.26, showing consistency and dominance after an early shutoff in Q1.

Q1 Highlights:

• Bob Malloy set the pace early with a clean 5.903 @ 131.18
• Micah Fenwick had a quick run at 5.991 @ 156.63
• Elmeri Salakari struggled with traction and posted a 7.974
• Larry McBride shut off early after a great .026 light, coasting to a 10.683

Q2 Shake-Up:

• McBride roared back with his best of the weekend: 4.831 @ 242.93
• Elmeri Salakari put together a solid 5.389 @ 197.19
• Fenwick followed closely with a 5.690 @ 178.78
• Mitch Brown made his first pass of the event, a 6.349 @ 121.29

Q3 Showdowns:

• McBride confirmed his #1 status with a 4.852 @ 238.26
• Malloy made his best pass at 4.911 @ 210.80
• Mitch Brown moved up with a clean 5.292 @ 186.72
• Fenwick continued improving with a 5.633 @ 190.22
• Salakari’s 7.289 run was off pace

Final Qualifying Order:

• Larry McBride – 4.831 @ 242.93
• Bob Malloy – 4.911 @ 210.80
• Mitch Brown – 5.292 @ 186.72
• Micah Fenwick – 5.633 @ 190.22
• Elmeri Salakari – 5.389 @ 197.19

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