Matt Hagan, an NHRA funny car driver, shares his journey into racing, detailing how a family friend’s influence and early experiences with a drag car ignited his passion with Preston Patterson of Autonatics. Over nearly two decades, he recounts the challenges, dangerous moments, and numerous victories in the sport, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness and the support of his team in achieving success. Beyond racing, Hagan discusses his ventures in farming and business, driven by a desire to help others, particularly in the wake of personal loss.
Matt Hagan is a 4-time Funny Car champion who finished third in the 2022 title chase. The cattle rancher from Christiansburg, Virginia, has a career-best elapsed time run of 3.799 seconds (Sept. 1, 2017 in Q1 at Indianapolis) and a best speed of 338.85 mph (May 20, 2017 in Q2 at Topeka, Kansas).

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