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Five things we learned in Charlotte
Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event.
Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event.
NHRA’S 1,000TH…
'The Old Master,' legendary engine builder Ed Pink, passes away
Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94.
Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94. Revered as "The Old Master," Pink leaves behind a legacy that spans decades, disciplines, and…
Allegrucci wins first career Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event
For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making.
For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making.
Allegrucci was one of the original…
Shawn Langdon claims historic 1,000th Top Fuel trophy at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals
With Connie Kalitta and "Big Daddy" Don Garlits Llooking on, Langdon cements his place in drag racing history
In a moment that will echo through drag racing history, Shawn Langdon etched his name alongside the greatest Top Fuel racer of all time, winning the milestone 1,000th NHRA Top Fuel trophy at the 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.…
J.R. Gray powers to Congruity NHRA Pro Mod win in Charlotte
J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday as part of the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday, defeating a final-round quad that included Billy Banaka, Alex Laughlin and Mike Janis as part of the 15th annual…
Langdon wins 1,000th Top Fuel race; Prock, Glenn, Smith also victorious in Charlotte
Shawn Langdon won the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the fifth race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Shawn Langdon won the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Tony Stewart, Justin Ashley and reigning world champion Antron Brown in the final quad at the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals…
Lenny Lottig wins Holley EFI Factory X title at Charlotte four-wide event
Lenny Lottig and Jesse Alexandra, the top two qualifiers in Holley EFI Factory X, met in the final round with Lottig getting the victory with a strong 6.892 to Alexandra’s slowing 7.241. Earlier, Alexandra set the elapsed time…
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Sunday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
One-like none: See Don Garlits presented with replica of Top Fuel's first trophy
NHRA racers and fans alike celebrate history as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits receives a recreated version of his first Top Fuel trophy, bridging 1,000 Top Fuel drag drag races in the process.
Today at zMAX Dragway, history came full circle.
On April 27, 2025, in front of a roaring crowd of fans at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, NHRA President Glen Cromwell presented "Big Daddy" Don Garlits with a recreation of…
Dupps, Duncan, Raikes lead Indy Division 3 Lucas Oil Series winners
Dave Dupps, Jeremy Duncan, and Houston Raikes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Dave Dupps, Germantown, Ohio, '06 GTO, C/EA, 8.…
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday preview
After two days of qualifying, the pro fields are set for this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and Sunday’s final eliminaitons promise to deliver the sort of drama and excitement that NHRA fans have come to expect.
After two days of qualifying, the pro fields are set for this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and Sunday’s final eliminaitons promise to deliver the sort of drama and excitement that NHRA fans have come to expect.
The…
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday News & Notes
The latest news, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
Updated throughout the day
Top Fuel round 1
Hometown hero Doug Foley won his first-round quad with a strong 3.77 but did it in a hail of fire and parts that inadvertently trigger the win light in Clay Millican’s lane for…
4/27: It’s 427 day—and in 1963, Chevrolet created two engines to rain down Turbo-Fire on the competition
Chevrolet designed two 427-cid big-blocks to take on Dodge, Ford, Mercury, Plymouth, and Pontiac. The NASCAR engine got a single four-barrel, while the NHRA engine had two four-barrel carbs and came in a lightweight Z-11 Impala.
Bellemeur, Bartone Bros. Racing make NHRA history in Top Alcohol Funny Car
Driver Sean Bellemeur and the Killer B’s finally settled the Top Alcohol Funny Car Gatornationals run for the Wally Saturday at zMAX Dragway during qualifying for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. The delay, due to weather in…
Bob Lambeck, NHRA Pro Stock Pioneer and Engine Builder, Dies at 84
Bob Lambeck, a trailblazer in NHRA drag racing and a foundational figure in the Pro Stock class, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 84. His multifaceted career as a driver, tuner, and engine builder spanned over six decades, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.
Bob Lambeck, a trailblazer in NHRA drag racing and a foundational figure in the Pro Stock class, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 84.
His multifaceted career as a driver, tuner, and engine builder spanned over six decades, leaving an…
426 Hemi: Drag racing’s ultimate engine architecture?
In 1964, Chrysler engineers created an engine that would forever change the landscape of drag racing—and go on to become NHRA's nitro-burning Top Fuel engine.
You can always tell a Hemi when you hear one roar.
Whether it's in Stock, Super Stock, Pro Stock, Funny Car, or Top Fuel—the Hemi engine has been a feared foundation of horsepower. After six decades of racing at the U.S. Nationals, these…
Milestone-event winners eye special 1,000th Top Fuel win trophy up for grabs
Doug Kalitta, Antron Brown, and Brittany Force — respective winners of the 500th, 800th, and 900th Top Fuel races in NHRA history — have their eyes set on collecting the special trophy being offered to the winner of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the 1,000th race in class history.
World champions Doug Kalitta, Antron Brown, and Brittany Force — respective winners of the 500th, 800th, and 900th Top Fuel races in NHRA history — have their eyes set on collecting the special trophy being offered to the winner of the American…
Kalitta, Prock, Hartford, Gadson take Mission wins; Kalitta also grabs No. 1 spot
Top Fuel low qualifier Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Matt Hartford, and Richard Gadson won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge titles at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Paul Lee, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera also were low qualifiers.
Doug Kalitta helped ensure Kalitta Motorsports stayed perfect in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in the Top Fuel ranks, winning the bonus race on Saturday at zMAX Dragway and also securing the No. 1 qualifier spot at the 15th annual American…