dragsters to jet cars and wheelstanders, all rounded out by the Bader family’ s signature $ 150,000 fireworks show.

Ohio-based DI contributing photographer Krista Zivcic, who began her drag racing photography career at this event several years ago, captured the energy and excitement of Night Under Fire from her perspective behind the camera. DI

Bill Bader Jr. exudes passion as he addresses the crowd who, despite a dismal weather forecast, poured through the gates at Summit

Motorsports Park to witness the Night Under Fire spectacle.

FloRacing pit reporter Kayla Morton embraced the opportunity to interview the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Series for the first time. She also flipped the script and turned the mic to this young fan who was in line for an autograph from Antron Brown.

NHRA nitro stars Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon added their names to the Night Under Fire history books with their King of Nitro showdown. Here, they’ re flanked by John Force and Bill Bader Jr.

Dark skies threatened to dampen the mood throughout the evening, but the rain held off and allowed the show to run to completion.

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