Doug Kalitta wins 2023 Top Fuel Championship

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Doug Kalitta wins 2023 Top Fuel Championship

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9 ай бұрын

Doug Kalitta powered to a Sunday-best run of 3.673-seconds at 334.98 mph in his 11,000-horsepower Mac Tools/Toyota dragster in the final round, driving past Pruett’s run of 3.720 at 326.16 to pick up his third win of the season. After six runner-up finishes in his 26-year career, Kalitta finished the job on Sunday to win a world title for the first time.
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@redracer1985 9 ай бұрын

There was no other Top Fuel Driver more deserving than was Doug Kalitta, been on the wrong side of the battle so many times, and to finally end up the champion in Top Fuel, makes this moment all worthwhile, not just for him, but for us fans too. Congratulations Doug, cherish the moment.

@AMC401 9 ай бұрын

I could not quite tell but it seemed Brian Lohnes got choked up.

@ZWeinstein15 9 ай бұрын

Finally finally finally. So happy for Doug to finally get his championship. To also see the huge smile on Connie made me a little misty eyed. And somewhere up there, Scott is smiling a wide smile at what his cousin and Team Kalitta did today.

@qg8825 9 ай бұрын

I’m so happy for Connie and Doug with Connie getting older this is awesome!

@HemiVic66 9 ай бұрын

Good for Doug. He deserves it.

@King4sshole89 9 ай бұрын

I blew out my voice when he won! Through trial and error, heartbreak and loss and through ever mountain and valley you could imagine, Doug Kalitta is FINALLY a world champion in the NHRA. Amazing moment, this is why we are racing fans. Congrats to Doug, Alan Johnson, Chad Head and Connie Kalitta!

@dmeemd7787 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I may or may not have started tearing up… 😊

@hpb5495 9 ай бұрын

And he'll always have the quickest 1/4 mile run ever.

@cohocarl 7 ай бұрын

And close to 20 years ago! Very happy for him & Connie. 👍👍

@willyschmitt5665 9 ай бұрын

Finally the best driver in nhra got his long overdue championship. Congrats DOUG. Thanks to Allen Johnson for setting up the car for Doug to win in.

@tbone67gthenderson78 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations Doug on your championship.. 😎💰💰💰💰💰

@brent2438 9 ай бұрын

Good for Doug. He's waited so long for this. Well done!

@catchtwentytwo643 9 ай бұрын

I threw my arms in the air when he won, so happy to see Doug finally get a championship. Congratulations!

@jamespaschall1240 9 ай бұрын

26 YEARS OF TRYING 26 YEARS OF FRUSTRATION DOUG KALITTA IS FINALLY AN NHRA TOP FUEL WORLD CHAMPION! ❤

@scottclarke953 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations to Doug and the team for winning the Championship. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@stevensteviesteve 9 ай бұрын

Cannot be happier for Doug and Connie!!! They had some great shots at it before bumping heads with the Bernsteins, Larry Dixon, Schumacher, and some all-time great teams. Gonna be a nice offseason for Doug, knowing he finally got his. ❤👍🏆

@MappythePoliceMouse 9 ай бұрын

Out of all of Doug's 2nd place points finishes, never will I forget the look of pure heartbreak on Doug's face after Tony Schumacher ran the 4.428 to take the 2006 Top Fuel title away just when it looked like he had it. And I went into this race as the biggest Kalitta fan I've ever been, wanting to see him FINALLY win that elusive first title after all these years to see him do it with ironically, the crew chief behind Schumacher's dominance, Alan Johnson, was simply incredible to watch! Congratulations on the title, Doug!! You deserve it! 🏆👍👍

@bigjoeofthe707 9 ай бұрын

I still remember that. Had he made the finals he would’ve been the champ and Schumacher may have never had that record cause I’m sure Alan Johnson would tune to win the event. But with Doug out Johnson tuned that army dragster to go for not just the event win but the national record in order to snatch it away. And man that look on Doug’s face when it happened. Just to be taken away. This time he was able to pull it off. Now if he wanted to retire now he can say he is champion.

@bryandial5114 9 ай бұрын

Alan Johnson was part of that as he was a part of this one too. Awesome. Alan is the best fuel tuner out there and Doug is so deserving. It just doesn’t get any better.

@TomGrooms2802 9 ай бұрын

LOVE THIS ❤

@debrahall3093 9 ай бұрын

So happy for Doug and for Connie too!

@ryanjacob2000 9 ай бұрын

We have been waiting for this moment for so damn long he deserves this win for so long congratulations to Doug!!

@bellamama331 9 ай бұрын

I’m soooooo happy for Doug. Been rooting for him for years!

@rogeeeferrari 9 ай бұрын

Impossible not to get emotional when watching this, especially live. This had me on my feet screaming and yelling, I bet Doug had a very good night after this...

@mre1984 9 ай бұрын

He absolutely earned this championship!!!

@MattLitkeRacing 9 ай бұрын

Congrats 🍾

@jffrocks 9 ай бұрын

I am so happy to see Doug finally win the Championship. He's been so close, so many times. A good driver and a good man!

@jeffd3660 9 ай бұрын

Good for Doug ( and Connie ) ..... well deserved and a long time coming 👍👍

@KTDawg64 9 ай бұрын

Great job Doug !!!!

@af4od02 9 ай бұрын

This is great. Congratulations Doug and Connie and the entire team.

@thelandrethfarm4782 9 ай бұрын

Wow Doug, good work!!!

@BB.......... 9 ай бұрын

Well-deserved! Such a great racer, and classy gentleman.

@kathyclark3168 9 ай бұрын

Happy beyond words for Doug and the team. 😊 Well done guys and most deserving 😊

@PTXrainman77 9 ай бұрын

As Steve Evans once told Connie Kalitta in the post race interview after he won his 1st US Nationals Championship in 1994 "Just keep trying 20-30 years, you'll finally win it"......The same can be said for Doug, Congrats on winning your 1st Top Fuel Championship! There was no one more deserving to hoist that trophy over their head than you Champ! You have paid your dues with heartbreak numerous times in the past 26 years and we can all finally say "Doug Kalitta is a Top Fuel World Champion! Congrats from South Texas!

@Ratsass3 9 ай бұрын

🏆🏆🏆YESSSSSS🏆🏆🏆

@antisocialborn 9 ай бұрын

My life is complete...I can die a happy man.. congratulations Doug.been waiting half my life for this 🇦🇺. Perth loves you. I wake up to the results on a monday morning. Thankyou AJPE.. NHRA fkn Rules

@mariopacheco3734 9 ай бұрын

Deep in my heart , I always knew that Dougy was going to win this someday , he made it happen , of trying and trying , and has been on up's and down's of this motor sport. To Dougy a big CONGRATULATIONS 🎉.

@Janeanderson0419 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, A very big congratulations 🎊🍾🎉 to Doug… I’d love to know you better Mario 🥰, that’s only if you don’t mind

@loxybadcat 9 ай бұрын

the Kalitta family goes back in drag racing history with the Garlits, Prudhomme and Karamasines families. It is so great to see Doug win a Championship. its been a long time coming and well desedved. Congrats Kalitta air. 🏆

@jimthiel478 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic.... Nice work to the Kallita crew....Another champion for Alan Johnson.... a true legend

@somethinghandle 9 ай бұрын

I actually yelled when Doug won. Glad he finally got it after all these years.

@SCS-1964 9 ай бұрын

Finally. Well earned. So happy for Doug.

@joserdiazalmodovar1898 9 ай бұрын

Ohhh people im sooo glad and happy for Doug he deserves it for a long time im very glad for Doug

@jimmyk6336 9 ай бұрын

Doug is a Champion and Class Act. While he was supervising his crew getting his car ready for the biggest race of his career, he takes a moment to hang with the fans and sign autographs. That spoke volumes with this race fan. While the crowd was focused on Doug, I saw Connie hanging out on the other-side of the trailer pretty much all alone. I walked up to Connie and told him Doug is going to bring home The Championship Trophy today. The smile on Connie's face priceless!!! Congrats Team Kalitta...

@AllStraysAreWelcome 9 ай бұрын

I think Connie is Doug's uncle, not his father

@3rdlineplug 9 ай бұрын

Very well deserved. Doug is nothing but a class act and a great racer. Long overdue for him. Still remember him winning for the first time in Sonoma 98.

@TheCRTman 9 ай бұрын

That is amazing. I first recall watching him in 2003.

@robertcribb3859 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations Doug a never say die attitude and a fantastic team put you where you needed to be

@davidtimms3201 9 ай бұрын

Congrats and hats off to Doug!!! Finally he has a championship. An outstanding driver and a class act. It's been a long time coming.

@mikebaker9574 9 ай бұрын

very happy for Doug!

@Wrhett77 9 ай бұрын

Congrats to Doug and team. 🏁

@greaseballmc 9 ай бұрын

What a way to get it done! It took a while but you finally got it done!

@jryer1 9 ай бұрын

Congrats to Doug! Been a long time coming.

@michaelsorrentino9279 9 ай бұрын

Great job Leah !!

@dmeemd7787 9 ай бұрын

I am that is the definition of epic!! The final round at the final race to determine the championship with two incredible teams and incredible drivers!!!!! I mean talk about a way to end the top fuel season, other than the tears utter pain in tears utter other joy.. Leah will get hers very soon, too!! 🤘🤘

@mrgransport 9 ай бұрын

Way to go Doug. Glad you won.

@robertruiz5417 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations it's truly a milestone

@w2jr.418 9 ай бұрын

Doug…congratulations on a great season finale.

@adriananderson76 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations to you Doug Kalitta! I Salute You 🏆🏆🏆

@TheCRTman 9 ай бұрын

I first watched Doug on TV 20 years ago and always liked him. To see this finally happen is absolutely amazing!

@robertanderson290 9 ай бұрын

Never quit! Great job Doug and team!

@dano2099 9 ай бұрын

Finally he won a championship awesome that made me tear up a little big fan of Doug Kalitta 😊

@jamesmiller3473 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations Doug. Long overdue for you. Great Job

@cskvision 9 ай бұрын

The dream finale for the championship! Was rooting for both and elated when Leah took out Torrence! This finally erases the crushing defeat Dougie had in 2006. Now a champion!

@rjriddle9344 9 ай бұрын

Awesome Doug congratulations

@Janeanderson0419 8 ай бұрын

Big congratulations 🎉🎈, I’m very happy as you are dear 🥰, I’d love to know you better, that’s only if you don’t mind 🥰

@davekreitzer4358 9 ай бұрын

Great job , Yea Doug , Awesome Win , Congrats 🎉👏👏👏

@chief3378 9 ай бұрын

Boy this has been a long time I remember when Tony Schumacher took it him

@cindytait4610 9 ай бұрын

So happy for Doug. I worked as a chief flight nurse for Connie for many years in Ypsilanti and Hollister. Incredible family! So happy for them!

@FrankieD92 9 ай бұрын

TV blinked so I had to wait to see the RUN!!! Attaboy Doug, long over due and well deserved…

@georgem.6136 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations Doug & Team!

@richalive2 9 ай бұрын

Awesome climax to an awesome season, the two best cars still in it, winner take all, amazing runs by both cars with the crown going to the event winner at the last race! Wow, what a treat for us NHRA fans and such a great moment for Doug and especially for Connie, timing is everything. Glad to see all the other comments with similar joy, I wasn't the only one!

@hpb5495 9 ай бұрын

Two thumbs up for Dougie! Go Team Kalitta!

@leesyrjanen3947 9 ай бұрын

I've never been so happy for a Top Fuel champion. Doug has done this for so many year. Leah has nothing to hang her head about. She had a great season. Sooner or later, she will be hoisting that Championship Trophy. I'm sure.

@dinomares5697 9 ай бұрын

Good job love you From Dino Mares Fontana CA

@timdaines6747 9 ай бұрын

Hell Yeah! This is a great day for Drag Racing - this guy is a KING, and it makes me and a lot of people really happy that he finally wins what he has earned and deserved for so long!

@marktemsic485 9 ай бұрын

🏆FINALLY🏆

@Capt-Hook 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations, to the Rad Man, Doug, Scott, AJ and the crew. Watched it when the Sarge had to break the track and speed record for the world 🌎 title. Congratulations. Service your aircraft daily. Excellent, Great job, complete professionals

@salvatorepiccolo3864 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations Doug awesome to see you win you deserve it.

@mackydog99 9 ай бұрын

Bout damn time Doug. Good job and congratulations are in order.

@AndyWarren 9 ай бұрын

I'm just as impressed at Lohnes's delivery on this race! Legend.

@StationRussification 8 ай бұрын

I remember when he started, dry as toast interview ... I love it, Congrats to a Great Race Car Champion & Great Race Car Family/Team 🏁

@BIGBLOCK5022006 9 ай бұрын

That championship trophy will be a nice addition to the Kalitta Air office at Willow Run.

@rich1891 9 ай бұрын

Longtime fan CONGRATULATIONS CHAMP 🇺🇸🏆

@billboeck4644 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations DOUG KALITTA # 1 So happy for you . GOOD JOB

@patrickmartin8771 8 ай бұрын

Well deserved and long overdue. Congrats

@joserdiazalmodovar1898 9 ай бұрын

Last Night i was watching The finals preview and i was very Happy to see that Doug was once again in the championship points .and honestly i prayed to oure Dear Lord to Bless him for this Championship and im stoked Awesome dude. Have Fun M.R. Champion Congrats Man

@lymanreed3812 9 ай бұрын

I've been rooting for Doug since he started in top fuel. Some of the best races back then were when Scott got back into a dragster. Very happy for the entire team.

@davidstith9297 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Doug! Damn, I'm so happy for him. He finally got over that hump.👍

@cobracommander2297 9 ай бұрын

Well deserved Doug - Congrats !!!

@bcdarling3488 9 ай бұрын

Good deal 👍

@charleywaffles6366 9 ай бұрын

I’m guilty of assuming he already had at least one championship. Never the less, So Awesome. Congratulations to Doug Kalitta and That Team!!!

@hasletjoe5984 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Mr. Kalitta's (Doug and Connie!).

@themindseyecmh 9 ай бұрын

Finally! Congrats Doug Kalitta!

@ivovasilev2671 9 ай бұрын

FINALLY! Well done Doug!!!

@kh40yr 9 ай бұрын

Good for Doug, Very sorry for leia. 6 Runner up's for Doug over the years. Congrats Doug and Connie!!

@randyhudson5786 7 ай бұрын

26 years just think about Scott when this happened Just love this for Doug and family and friends.

@sndragracingfilms1685 9 ай бұрын

Well deserved, congrats Doug!

@doug81337 9 ай бұрын

Great things definitely come to those who have waited for what seems like a eternity! Congratulations Doug!!!!

@johnbehneman1546 9 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NHRA DRIVERS AND TEAMS.

@paulgeorge2099 9 ай бұрын

AWESOME!!! CONGRATULATIONS DOUG, CONNIE & ENTIRE CREW. A PLAN THAT WORKED TO PERFECTION! HIRE "THE MAN" get a Championship. Unbelievable ALAN JOHNSON PULLS IT OFF AGAIN! FREAKN INCREDIBLE!!