Chad Henderson Bring Home a Win in LDR at 2025 Battle for the Thrones

Chad Henderson delivered a commanding performance in his iconic 1987 Buick Grand National, winning the VP Racing Fuels Limited Drag Radial (LDR) class at the 2025 Battle for the Thrones at Rockingham Dragway. 

Event Highlights

• Qualifying: Henderson kicked off the weekend in style, capturing the top qualifying spot with an impressive 3.839-second run at 191 mph, setting a high standard for the rest of the field.
• Round 1: Henderson took a decisive victory over Stacy Covey, running a consistent 3.936 at 188 mph against Covey’s 4.453.
• Round 2: Chad stayed strong, posting a quick 3.881 at 190 mph to narrowly defeat Jamie Stanton’s competitive 3.919.
• Semifinals: Continued his dominant performance, defeating Wally Farbaky with a 3.864 at 190 mph, outpacing Farbaky’s 4.383.
• Finals: Henderson faced off against the tough 2024 Ultra Street Champion, Billy Smith, who was piloting his LDR Mustang. Henderson’s reliable 3.946 at 189 mph secured the victory, crowning him the 2025 Battle for the Thrones LDR champion.

With a prestigious victory at the Battle for the Thrones, Henderson and his team are in prime position to continue their winning momentum throughout the Radial Outlaws Racing Series season. Fans and competitors alike will be keeping an eye on Henderson’s Buick as the championship battle heats up heading into Bama Outlaws presented by Truckworx, April 29th-May 3rd at Alabama International Dragway.

Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Radial Outlaws Racing Series.