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7.39 Richard Freeman Talks Top Fuel, Sponsors, More - Spencer Hyde on Being A Funny Car Rookie
10/21/2025
7.39 Richard Freeman Talks Top Fuel, Sponsors, More - Spencer Hyde on Being A Funny Car Rookie
On this high octane episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast Powered By Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines. Richard Freeman talks all elements of the new Elite Motorsports Top Fuel program. He talks about the acquisition of the team, the acquisition of R&L Carriers as the primary multi-year sponsor, the acquisition of Mike Green to lead it all, and more. This discussion answers a lot of questions about how this whole thing has come together and with such speed. Freeman is wide open with his plans, his vision, and how he plans to do it differently in the Top Fuel ranks. Truly a fascinating look into one of the largest stories of the racing year. Spencer Hyde has two races left in his rookie season of Nitro Funny Car competition. With multiple final rounds, a number one qualifier, a Mission 2 Fast 2 Tasty win, and loads of round victories, he's a very strong candidate for rookie of the year. Spencer takes us through the highs, the lows, the growth, and the learning that has happened during this first season between the chassis pipes of a flopper. A high-energy, high-speed episode!
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