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<\/figure>\nIn the finals, Horan faced off against Bobby Cottrell, a seasoned world champion in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, piloting the Speed Sport NFC. Cottrell, known for his quick reaction times, got the jump off the line with a solid .049 vs. Ryan\u2019s .099, giving him the early advantage. Despite Cottrell\u2019s strong start, Horan\u2019s machine outpaced him to the finish line, posting a 4.70 at 240 mph, while Cottrell crossed the line at 4.82 at 235 mph.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This victory marks a major milestone in Ryan\u2019s promising career as a third-generation driver, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both of whom have left an indelible mark on the sport. With Dan Horan tuning the car, Ryan had the perfect combination of horsepower, diligence, and support to overcome the competition. Their unique partnership allowed Ryan to hit his marks with confidence and make the most of the Infinity Plumbing Designs machine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While his first win at a national event was a significant achievement, Ryan\u2019s ambitions are far from over. The 2025 season is just beginning, and Ryan is already making moves for the future. After parking the Legends Series Car in the winner\u2019s circle, Ryan immediately shifted focus to his next major challenge: licensing in a Pro Nitro Funny Car. With the help of Jeff Diehl\u2019s \u201cNitro Surfer\u201d \u2013 a machine that promises to challenge Ryan like never before \u2013 Ryan is looking forward to the next step in his journey and is eager to gain more experience in the higher echelons of the sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cI couldn\u2019t have asked for a better way to start the season,\u201d Ryan said with excitement. \u201cOur win at the Arizona Nationals was the perfect way to kick things off, and I\u2019m grateful to my dad and the entire team for their hard work and dedication. This victory is just the beginning. Now it\u2019s time to focus on the next steps, and I\u2019m excited to begin licensing in a Pro Nitro Funny Car.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Ryan and his team celebrate their success, they\u2019re also turning their attention to the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, California, March 28-30. After such a strong performance in<\/p>\n
Arizona, the team is confident they can bring home another win and continue their upward trajectory in the Legends Nitro Series. Fans and competitors alike are sure to keep a close eye on the young driver as he shows what the next generation of drag racers are capable of.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You can tune in to watch the Pomona Winternationals from home! Find more info on the NHRA website \u2013 www.nhra.com\u00a0<\/p>\n
Follow along on social media: @Horan.Racing\u00a0<\/p>\n
For more information about the Horan Racing Nitro Funny Car, including marketing and business opportunities, please contact Livia \u2013 livia@shotbyrambo.com\u00a0<\/p>\n
For more information about the series, including marketing and business opportunities and information for participants, Legends Nitro Series can be contacted at\u00a0<\/p>\n
americanracingagency@gmail.com\u00a0<\/p>\n
To learn more about Legends Nitro Series presented by Extreme Steel Inc., visit www.LegendsNitroSeries.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram @LegendsNitroSeries<\/p>\n This story was originally published on March 26, 2025. The post Ryan Horan Claims Arizona Nationals Victory, Sets Sights on Pro Nitro Funny Car Future\u00a0<\/a> first appeared on Drag Illustrated<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ryan Horan\u2019s victory at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in the Legends Nitro Funny Car Series showcased not only his talent but also the enduring Horan family legacy that continues to make waves in the world of drag racing. In a thrilling competition, Horan and his team ran consistently in the 4.70s, a performance that demonstrated […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99709\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ryan-Horan_dji_export_20250326_photo_0004.jpeg\")
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