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Tim Wilkerson on The Champ, Grey Hair & Boys and Girls

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannJuly 23, 2023

NHRA Seattle Funny Car Winner Tim Wilkerson returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night for the second time this season. His win in the Pacific Northwest kept points leader Matt Hagan from sweeping the Western Swing after Hagan’s win last week in Denver. Wilkerson took Hagan out in the first round. Wilkerson has some ideas…

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Matt Hagan on Mom, Smoke & Kite Dancing

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannJuly 16, 2023

NHRA Denver Funny Car Winner Matt Hagan returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night hours after his victory. The three-time NHRA Funny Car Champion won in 2011, 2014 and 2020. He’s also the points leader this season by a narrow margin over Ron Capps. Hagan has a strong season unfolding running for NASCAR legend Tony…

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Tim Wilkerson on “Dumb Luck,” Friends & Grand Babies

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannMay 21, 2023

NHRA Chicago Funny Car Winner Tim Wilkerson returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night while he was in Victory Lane after beating Ron Capps for the win, Wilkerson’s first since 2021. Wilkerson is a tough out in drag racing even though he constantly trailers cars from million dollar teams in the NHRA. He was happy…

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John Force on Age, Jokes, Rules & Coffee

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannApril 30, 2023

16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force visited with Kenny and Crash recently. And, like every appearance by Force in The Freak Nation, this was far beyond an interview. Every chat with Force is a conversation that could cover any topic. And that makes those chats memorable. John Force is a remarkable man.  Listen…

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Matt Hagan on Bulked Up, Tony Stewart & Teamwork

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannApril 9, 2023

2011, 2014 & 2020 NHRA Funny Car Champion Matt Hagan first came into The Freak Nation as a working farmer. Now he’s working hard on the farm AND in the gym. Hagan is building the body of a body builder and folds it into a Funny Car for wins and titles. He’s happy to be…

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Ron Capps Becomes Championship Team Owner

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannMarch 19, 2023

Defending NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps earned his third Funny Car title in his first season as an owner. Capps is a longtime Friend of the Freaks. He was a guest almost BEFORE the Freaks went on the air nearly 23 years ago. It’s fun to talk with him as ou’ll hear in this…

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John Force Takes Several Minutes Before Singing for The Freaks

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannDecember 11, 2022

16-Time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force is one of our Favorite Freaks. He takes time for us several times a year and they’re always hilarious visits. John Force is one of the top two drag racers of all time. So when we can have a “chat,” it’s always wonderful especially when he takes the…

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Ron Capps Gets 3rd NHRA Funny Car Title in Upset

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannNovember 20, 2022

2022 NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps got his third championship last week, keeping a title he won last season. The Freaks Fav is the first back-to-back Funny Car champion in the NHRA in 20 years. At least one report called the championship miraculous. He was a long shot when The World Finals in Pomona…

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Robert Hight on Forgetting, Eight Wins & Competition Shooting

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannOctober 2, 2022

NHRA Worldwide Technology Raceway Funny Car Winner Robert Hight is another Friend of the Freaks. He’s in a deep competitive fight for the 2022 NHRA Funny Car title. The win in St. Louis will help but his eight wins this season guarantees him nothing right now. That doesn’t sit well. Listen…

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Ron Capps on Callouts, Formula One & Ownership

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannSeptember 18, 2022

NHRA U.S. Nationals Funny Car Winner Ron Capps is always welcome in The Freak Nation. When he visits the conversations are candid and welcome. He was a double up winner in Indianapolis winning the Nationals and a special Shoutout competition for Funny Car drivers. Capps is finishing his first season as a team owner. And…

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