The Scrapper Sisters announce a new driver for the Ahead of the Strip Las Vegas team

Scrappers Sisters have announced the expansion of their track range. By welcoming Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake into their ranks, the team is set to add new energy to the squad as they head into I see NHRA Nationals Performance at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Comprised of Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas and Pro Stock motorcycle rider Jianna Evaristo, the Scrappers team is loaded with talent. Since taking action due to her father Mike Salinas’ medical leave, Jasmine Salinas has had a strong rookie year, but her performance hasn’t always been as high as she’d like.

Jianna Evaristo, on the other hand, is facing what could be described as a career peak. Riding the Valley Services Scrappers Racing Pro Stock bike, her training under the guidance of Matt Smith Racing prepared her for a possible breakthrough in Las Vegas, via Drag Illustrated.

“I love racing in Las Vegas. It’s a fantastic facility and I think we’re peaking at the right time. The learning never stops and I love the challenge, but I’m ready to get this Buell in the winner’s circle.”

Lampus is in action during SummitRacing.com — Don Lampus is in action during the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Scrapper Sisters have added Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake to their team ahead of the NHRA…

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For Travis Shumake, joining the Scrappers marks an important chapter in the evolution of his drag racing career. Travis, whose heritage stems from his father Tripp Shumake, a famous NHRA Funny Car driver, brings with him a deep history.

After stepping away from drag racing following the tragic death of his father in 1999, Travis rekindled his racing ambitions in 2021. As the first openly gay driver in the NHRA, his commitment to inclusion and diversity in the sport is as celebrated as and his professional endeavors.

This event will be Travis’ fourth start of the season in the Gillette Labs Top Fuel dragster. He won’t be a rookie contender in the Rookie of the Year race.

The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip promises to be an eventful campaign that runs from October 31st to November 3rd in Las Vegas. Fans can anticipate qualifying sessions on November 1st and 2nd, leading to eliminations starting at 11am on November 3rd.

Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

Friday, November 1

7:30 am	The gates open
8 am	sports eliminations
9 o’clock in the morning	Open midway/suggested arrival time
10 am	Top Alcohol Qualifying Session
11 am	Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying Session
11:15 a.m	Factory X Qualifying Session
11:25 a.m	Pro Mod Qualifying Session
11:55 a.m	Eliminations Rooftec Comp Clash — Semifinals
Noon	Legends Nitro Funny Car Qualifying Session
12:30 p.m	Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle and Car)
1:30 p.m	Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel)
2:30 p.m	Summit ET National Championship Time Trial
14:50	Rooftec Comp Clash Eliminations — Finals
3 p.m	Pro Stock Qualification Session (Motorcycle and Car)
4 p.m	Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel)
17:15	Jet Show (Team “Muy Caliente”)
5:30 p.m	Legends Nitro Funny Car Qualifying Session
17:50	Pro Mod Qualifying Session
18:15	Top Alcohol Qualifying Session
19:15	Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying Session
7:30 p.m	Factory X Qualifying Session

Saturday, November 2

7:30 am	The gates open
8 am	sports eliminations
9 o’clock in the morning	Open midway/suggested arrival time
9 o’clock in the morning	Summit ET National Championship Time Trial
9:45 a.m	Top Alcohol Qualifying Session
11:15 a.m	Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying Session
11:30 am	Factory X Qualifying Session
11:35 a.m	Pro Mod Qualifying Session
12:05 p.m	Legends Nitro Funny Car Qualifying Session
12:30 p.m	Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car and Motorcycle)
1:30 p.m	Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel and Funny Car)
2:30 p.m	Summit ET National Championship Time Trial
3 p.m	Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car and Motorcycle)
4 p.m	Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel and Funny Car)
5 p.m	Jet Show
17:20	Legends Nitro Funny Car Eliminations – Round 1
17:35	Pro Mod Qualifying Session
6:05 p.m	Top alcohol eliminations – round 1
19:05	Mountain Motor Pro Stock Elimination – Round 1
19:20	Factory X Eliminations – Round 1

Sunday, November 3

7:30 am	The gates open
8 am	sports eliminations – semi-finals
8:15 am	Open midway/suggested arrival time
8:20 a.m	Factory X Eliminations – Round 2
8:30 am	Top alcohol eliminations – round 2
9 o’clock in the morning	Pro Mod Eliminations – Round 1
9:30 am	SealMaster Walk Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies (Join us at the starting line!)
11 am	Nitro Eliminations – Round 1(Top Fuel and Funny Car)
Noon	Pro Stock Eliminations – Round 1 (Car and Motorcycle)
12:45 p.m	Pro Mod Eliminations – Round 2
12:55 p.m	Summit ET National Championship Eliminations – Round 1
13:20	Nitro Eliminations – Round 2 (Top Fuel and Funny Car)
13:50	Pro Stock Eliminations – Round 2 (Car and Motorcycle)
14:15	Pro Mod Eliminations – Semifinals
14:20	Legends Nitro Funny Car Eliminations – Semifinals
14:25	Top alcohol eliminations – Semifinals
2:35 p.m	Mountain Motor Pro Stock Removal – Semi Finals
2:40 p.m	Summit ET National Championship Elimination – Semifinals
14:50	sports eliminations – final
15:15	Nitro Eliminations – Semifinals (Top Fuel and Funny Car)
3:30 p.m	Pro Stock Eliminations – Semifinals (Car and Motorcycle)
15:40	Summit ET National Championship Elimination – Final
15:47	Factory X Eliminations – Finals
15:50	Mountain Motor Pro Stock Eliminations – Finals
15:54	Pro Mod Eliminations – Finals
15:58	Top alcohol eliminations – final
4:05 p.m	Legends Nitro Funny Car Eliminations – Final
4:09 p.m	Jr. Dragster Show
4:30 p.m	Pro Stock Eliminations – Finals (Motorcycle and Car)
16:40	Nitro Eliminations – Finals (Funny Car and Top Fuel)
Post-Race	The winner’s circle (Join us at the starting line!)