American Dragster

Catch up with drivers as they fight their way through the U.S. Nationals in a whole new race for the championship. Go behind the scenes to see how they balance the challenges of being professional racecar drivers on and off the track.

The drivers deal with technical issues at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway. No one is safe from mechanical problems that arise on the track. Crews and drivers race to discover what glitch is keeping them from qualifying.

At the NHRA World Finals, the extra long weekend of racing puts the teams to the test. Whether it means pulling off an incredible run, driving through sickness or re-tooling a vehicle.

In Pomona at the start of the 2008 season, all teams prepare for a long racing season by pushing for early leads in the competition. The Pro Stock teams come to grips with the incredibly tight field.

Ron Capps' Life of the track is chaos. Erica makes it to race day. Ron has challenges at the starting line. Tony Schumacher and the US Army Top Fuel team must overcome some challenging race conditions.

Brut Funny Car driver, heads to Bakersfield, California to drive a nostalgia dragster. At home in Houston, Texas, Erica must balance her time between racing and a pending wedding. Jagermeister Pro Stock driver tunes up his car at home.

Mourning the loss of fellow drag racer, Eric Medlen, The teams try and look past the danger of racing and make good runs. Rainy weather stresses the drivers as the rubber washes away from the track.

In Vegas we meet Ron's brother, Jon Capps who is entering the race world. The Enders Pro Stock team continues to look for sponsorships and to qualify. The Jagermeister Pro Stock team works through their setup and the Army Top Fuel Team struggles.

Riding in Atlanta with style, the safety of drag racing and risk is explored. Tony Schumacher talks about his wreck. Erica's team does last minute car customizing. Max discusses fire suppression.

In Topeka, Erica tries out her brand new Pro Stock car. Stress is getting to the teams. The drivers reflect on the experience of being a professional drag racer and what that experience brings to their lives and their family.