American Dragster
Episode One The NHRA POWERade Series goes to Vegas. The action and the pressure heat up as the season comes to a close. Highlights See what goes on behind the scenes as Tony Schumacher wins Top Fuel, and Ron Capps fights for the #1 spot in Funny Car.
- 2006-2007
- 2 seasons
- ESPN2 Network
- Reality
Episode One The NHRA POWERade Series goes to Vegas. The action and the pressure heat up as the season comes to a close. Highlights See what goes on behind the scenes as Tony Schumacher wins Top Fuel, and Ron Capps fights for the #1 spot in Funny Car.
Season 2 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 7
Episode #2.7
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 8
Episode #2.8
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 9
Episode #2.9
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 10
Episode #2.10
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 23 mins
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.
Episode 11
Episode #2.11
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Episode 12
Episode #2.12
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Episode 13
Episode #2.13
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Episode 14
Episode #2.14
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Episode 15
Episode #2.15
Mon, Sep 14, 2026