Matt Hagan, who trailed series leader John Force by 25 points entering the race, was quickest in Funny Car with a track-record effort of 4.011 seconds at 311.56 mph in his DieHard Dodge Charger.
Inspiration from Joe Kopp’s family to win a championship and go out on his own terms have guided the Latus Harley Davidson-backed rider to a storybook ending. Giving back to young riders, including Colbert’s Wyatt Anderson, has been a humbling part of being the sport’s…