Linda Vaughn on NHRA’s New Era, Pro Stock’s Future & the Heart of American Drag Racing

Motorsports icon Linda Vaughn, the legendary First Lady of Motorsports, joins Race Industry Week for one of the most heartfelt, candid, and inspiring conversations in the history of the event.Fresh off NHRA’s major announcements— including the new TSR Elite Top Fuel alliance with Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett and Richard Freeman — Vaughn reacts to drag racing’s new era and shares priceless stories from her six decades shaping American motorsport.From Big Daddy Don Garlits to Bruce Springsteen, from Pro Stock’s origins to NHRA’s 75th anniversary season, Vaughn brings unmatched perspective, humor, and passion for the sport she helped define.🔥 Topics Covered in This Interview:✔ The new Tony Stewart–Leah Pruett–Richard Freeman Top Fuel alliance✔ Why NHRA is entering one of its most exciting eras in decades✔ Her lifelong love affair with drag racing and “Big Daddy” Don Garlits✔ The importance of Made-in-America performance parts✔ Why Pro Stock still represents the soul of drag racing✔ Getting young people back into cars and hands-on racing culture✔ The sensory power of drag racing — why fans must experience it live✔ Safety, tire testing, and why collaboration matters at today’s speeds✔ Stories with legendary racers & global rock stars (Rolling Stones, Springsteen, Neil Diamond…)✔ Her on-air career, pit-lane reporting, and commitment to integrity✔ What she hopes to see in NHRA’s 75th season and at PRILinda Vaughn isn’t just a personality — she’s a living bridge between drag racing’s golden past, its rapidly evolving present, and an electrifying future filled with new teams, new stars, and renewed American manufacturing pride.Her message remains timeless:“Don’t forget where we come from. Drag racing built America — and can do it again.”Whether you’re a lifelong NHRA fan, a Pro Stock loyalist, or a newcomer discovering American motorsport, this is a conversation you’ll never forget.🔗 Race Industry WeekRace Industry Week features 60+ leaders from across the global motorsports ecosystem. Watch more sessions on the EPARTRADE YouTube channel or visit EPARTRADE.com for upcoming industry events.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#LindaVaughn #NHRA #DragRacing #ProStock #TopFuel #RaceIndustryWeek#EPARTRADE #Motorsports #DonGarlits #AmericanMuscle #PRIShow#LeahPruett #TonyStewartRacing #NHRA75 #DragRacingLegends#RacingHistory #MadeInAmerica #MotorsportStories #WomenInRacing