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Jake Sanders’ NHRA Top Fuel debut has been a long time coming

04 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jack Sanders operates a fabrication business and machine shop that is less than two miles from Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and this week he’s fulfilling his dream of racing in Top Fuel at the sport’s biggest event. Sanders purchased the Nitro Ninja dragster from the Lagana Bros., renamed it Menace, and is looking for his first 300-mph run this weekend. 

In this video, Sanders discusses his journey to Top Fuel, the people who helped get him here, and his expectations for the "Big Go."