JASMINE SALINAS Makes U.S. Nationals Eliminations Before Stewart’s Title Run

September 2, 2025

by Robert S. Miller // from moparinsiders.com

• JASMINE SALINAS made her mark at the prestigious U.S. Nationals by advancing through eliminations, eventually falling to Tony Stewart in the quarterfinals. While the spotlight focused on Stewart’s championship run, SALINAS proved she belongs in the big leagues by holding her own against one of motorsports’ most decorated drivers.
• Stewart’s path to the Top Fuel Regular Season Championship included decisive victories over Steve Torrence, Kyle Wurtzel, and SALINAS before reaching the final against Justin Ashley. Though he lost the event final due to Ashley’s superior reaction time, Stewart’s consistency throughout 14 weeks earned him the title and $150,000 bonus.
• The NHRA Countdown to the Championship now begins with six playoff-style races, where Stewart enters as the Top Fuel points leader while Matt Hagan sits third in Funny Car standings. For Tony Stewart Racing and their Dodge-backed program, Indy demonstrated their competitive strength across both nitro categories heading into the championship battles.

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