# Son Beats Dad by 0.001 Seconds

> Aaron Stanfield edges father Greg by 0.001 seconds in NHRA final.
- Title: Son Beats Dad by 0.001 Seconds · Road & Track | Shortify
- Summary: Aaron Stanfield edges father Greg by 0.001 seconds in NHRA final. Aaron Stanfield beat his father Greg by 0.001 seconds in an NHRA Pro Stock final despite…
- Keywords: aaron stanfield, greg stanfield, nhra, pro stock, world wide technology raceway, reaction time, quarter mile, cars, sports, Son, Beats, Dad
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74034534/son-beats-dad-by-0001-seconds-in-nhra-final
- Author: Stephen Rivers
- Published: 2026-10-05T19:29:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aaron stanfield, greg stanfield, nhra, pro stock, world wide technology raceway, reaction time, quarter mile, cars, sports
## Aaron Stanfield
Aaron Stanfield beat his father Greg in an NHRA Pro Stock final at World Wide Technology Raceway.
## Reaction Time Difference
Aaron cut a 0.018-second reaction time versus Greg's 0.028-second reaction time.
## Track Performance
Greg covered the quarter-mile in 6.547 seconds at 209.85 mph while Aaron needed 6.556 seconds at 209.20 mph.
## Margin of Victory
Aaron won by 0.001 seconds despite Greg's car being 0.009 seconds quicker down the track.
## Family Moment
Aaron said his dad taught him everything he knows in racing and he was ready to show him what he learned.
## Championship Standings
Greg leads Mason McGaha by 71 points and Dallas Glenn by 81 points with three races remaining.
## Key takeaway

Aaron Stanfield beat his father Greg by 0.001 seconds in an NHRA Pro Stock final despite Greg's faster car.