MOVERS & SHAKERS
FAN TIME : Tony Stewart Racing teammates Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan sign autographs for fans during one of the numerous PRO Superstar Shootout autograph sessions held at the Drag Illustrated Welcome Center .
FAN FAVORITE : Eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher remains one of the most popular drivers with fans of all ages , as he snaps a photo with a young fan in the pits .
PROUD PAPA : One can sense the pride on Fernando Cuadra Sr .’ s face as he supports his sons – Fernando Jr ., Cristian , and David – as they compete for the $ 125,000 Pro Stock prize at the PRO Superstar Shootout .
FORCE FAMILY TRADITION : Two-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force spends time signing autographs for the fans , an important part of the business she learned from her father , John Force .
HONORARY GUEST : DI Founder and Editorial Director Wes Buck snaps a quick photo with Florida ’ s most famous drag racer , “ Big Daddy ” Don Garlits , who was at the PRO Superstar Shootout displaying one of his “ Swamp Rat ” dragsters and generally taking in the scene .
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