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09-02-2025
- Automotive
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Capps bests Prock to win PRO Superstar Shootout
Ron Capps spoiled Austin Prock's otherwise perfect week Saturday, beating the reigning NHRA Funny Car champion in the final round of the second annual PRO Superstar Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Capps' run of 3.870s and 330.47mph with his Ron Capps Motorsports entry edged Prock's 4.003s/316.60mph. 'This event is special. It's the second year we've done anything like this, but you have an all-star cast,' said Capps. 'Back in the day, as a kid, you know, I read about the Orange County races and all the stuff, where everybody showed up. This SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout is what it's all about. A lot of our sponsors are big supporters of this event, so thank you, SCAG, for putting all that money up. We're gonna love it, but our NAPA guys, (crew chief) Guido. I cannot say enough about how hard he's worked, and this is the fruit of our team's labor.' In Top Fuel, Shawn Reed's 3.699s/330.39mph run was enough to beat Josh Hart (3,724s/321.27mph), while Troy Coughlin Jr. won in Pro Stock, defeating Cory Reed. In the Top Fuel final Reed was facing Floridian and multi-time Top Fuel national event winner Hart, who had posted the two quickest elapsed times in the first and second round of race day. Both dragsters jumped off the starting line together and it was Reed getting to the finish line first with a strong 3.699 second run at 330.39 mph just in front of Hart's equally impressive 3.724 second run at 321.27 mph. Reed's pass was the quickest of the day in Top Fuel as cooler temperatures created optimal racing conditions. 'This is flat out incredible right now,' said an exuberant Reed at the top end. 'It's impossible to think ahead because you haven't done anything. I have to thank Red Line Oil, Matco Tools, All American Automotive. Thanks to all the fans. Man, it's been great with all these people out here. I'm more than blessed right now, and I'm probably happy as I've been in a long, long time.' While John Force Racing didn't end up getting the FC win with Prock — who had posted a record 3.791s run in qualifying — it scored another big morale booster from the presence of the team's founder and CEO. 16-time series champion John Force was a welcome presence in the JFR compound at Bradenton even though he still is receiving treatment for the traumatic brain injury he suffered in a crash last June at Richmond. 'My wife, Laurie, told me I needed to get back in the game,' said the 157-time NHRA winner. 'And being here in Bradenton was just good for my heart. Watching everybody work, watching the cars and the teams and seeing old friends like Capps, it was just special. 'We didn't win, but I was excited just to be where I need to be,' he said. 'Running my teams and supporting Cornwell, PEAK, Monster, and all our other partners. I can't wait to get to Gainesville. To tell you the truth, this is the first time since Richmond I really felt alive again.' The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series gets underway at Gainesville March 7-9. Story originally appeared on Racer
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06-02-2025
- Politics
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Blue Jays spring training: Could talks between fans get spirited after proposed tariffs on Canadian products?
The Brief The Toronto Blue Jays' spring training home is down in Dunedin at TD Ballpark. With the first game just around the corner, fans of the Canadian team talked about President Trump's recently proposed tariff's on Canadian products. Spring Training may be just what's needed as our neighbors from the north arrive. DUNEDIN, Fla. - Dunedin is the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays, the only Canadian team in the majors. With the first game just around the corner, FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers met Richard Edwards, who was buying tickets at TD Ballpark, talking about recent barbs traded over President Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff on Canadian products. READ: SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout returns to Bradenton Motorsports Park with big name racers "We saw highlights of a hockey game in Canada where they booed the American National Anthem," said Edwards. The backstory In baseball, old style, on the field arguments are rarer these days, but in politics, President Trump has quipped about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state with its prime minister as the governor. What they're saying Dunedin resident Mike Tajkowski doesn't take it too seriously. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube "Canadians love it here. They got their footprint everywhere here," he said, pointing to a huge Blue Jays logo across the street from his home. Tajkowski believes they'll negotiate a solution. "I think they're on board with that," said Tajkowski. "I'm sure they're tired of being run by Communists. Can I say that?" he laughed. Just like recent holiday dinners with extended families, the ballpark may not be the place for politics right now, said Dunedin resident Shelley Koehl. MORE: Tampa Bay Lightning honor dad who saved son's life with CPR after he was struck by lightning "They've always been so friendly, and I think when we come to a baseball game, we set aside our political differences, at least we should," she said. By the numbers Last year, the Blue Jays chalked up a record attendance for spring training, topping 100,000 for the first time. Many ticket buyers were Canadian. Local tourism promoters from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater recently bought advertising in Toronto, which is not unusual, but the politics are a bit different now. Some here believe it's all talk. "Right now, there are no tariffs, so it may not happen that way," said Edwards. What's next We do expect the umpire to say "Play Ball" on February 22 at the Blue Jays' home opener against the New York Yankees. Spring Training may be just what's needed as our neighbors from the north arrive. READ: Orlando ramps up MLB push as Rays' future in St. Petersburg remains uncertain Koehl said she's ready to welcome them. "The kids are out, and you can see everybody embracing one another," she smiled, as she looked across the street at the big Blue Jay in the ballpark. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
