Toyota GAZOO Racing – NHRA Maple Grove Post-Incident Quote – Doug Kalitta – 09.14.25

 Toyota GAZOO Racing – Doug Kalitta

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MOHNTON, Pa. (Sept. 14, 2025) – Doug Kalitta spoke to broadcast media following his accident during the second round of eliminations of the NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.

  DOUG KALITTA, Mac Tools Toyota Top Fuel Dragster, Kalitta Motorsports

  _Take us through what happened there._

  “Yes, the left (front) was down or blew, or whatever. It was just unfortunate. Really happened so quick, there was nothing I could really do. We’ll drag our other car out and see if we can keep this thing going here (today). Fortunately, Tony (Stewart) and I are good. That’s really the main thing.”

  _Was that the first time you’ve had an incident like that in your career?_

  “That’s probably the worst one I’ve had. (I’ve) been very fortunate over the years and it’s all part of it.”

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