Motorsports
Ned Dunphy Wins Hot Rod Drag Week with Record-Breaking 6.175-Second Average
History was made at Hot Rod Drag Week 2025 as Ned Dunphy claimed the world record for the quickest overall drag-and-drive average.
The previous record of 6.1918 seconds was held by Jeff Lutz, set nine years ago at Hot Rod Drag Week 2016. Dunphy’s SMX-powered Dodge Viper has threatened to be a challenger to the record since its debut in 2023. Things clicked this year as Dunphy and the Viper secured a 6.175-second average, the Drag Week title and a new record.
The overall podium places were rounded out by Bryant Goldstone in second with a 6.604 average, and Will Fair in third with a 6.886 average.
David Armentrout took the Ultimate Iron win with a 7.025 average. Nick Rinehart wrapped up Pro Street with a 7.183 average, while Scott Glassbrook’s four-cylinder took the Modified win with an 8.406 average. Pro Street NA ended in Scott Miller’s hands with a 7.969 average.
All Motor Small Block star Glen Sheeley won with an 8.371 average, a new world drag-and-drive record for naturally aspirated small blocks. All Motor Big Block honors went to Philip Tobin in his Corvette.
Super Street Big Block was won by Sean Lemire with an 8.762 average. Super Street Small Block was taken by Chris Welch on a 7.967 average.
Street Race Small Block Power Adder was won by Rick Steinke with an 8.504 average, tying the all-time Street Race record held by Dustin Trance.
With Ned Dunphy claiming the title for the quickest average in drag-and-drive history, here’s a look at the 10 fastest averages ever:
1. Ned Dunphy – 2013 Dodge Viper – 6.175 at 247.08 mph – Hot Rod Drag Week 2025
2. Jeff Lutz – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro – 6.191 at 240.01 mph – Hot Rod Drag Week 2016
3. Brett LaSala – 2011 Ford Mustang – 6.241 at 231.47 mph – Sick Week 2025
4. Tom Bailey – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro – 6.299 at 228.81 mph – Hot Rod Drag Week 2019
5. Brett LaSala – 2012 Ford Mustang – 6.340 at 227.23 mph – Sick Week 2024
6. Michael Westberg – 1991 Chevrolet S-10 – 6.464 at 214.42 mph – Sick Week 2023
7. Bryant Goldstone – 1973 AMC Javelin – 6.519 at 223.03 mph – Sick Week 2024
8. Josh Davis / Devin Vanderhoof – 1993 Ford Mustang – 6.577 at 191.49 mph – Sick Week 2025
9. Tom Bailey – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro – 6.583 at 187.68 mph – Hot Rod Drag Week 2022
10. Michael Westberg – 1991 Chevrolet S-10 – 6.585 at 207.30 mph – Hot Rod Drag Week 2022