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Five things we learned at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte never seems to disappoint when it comes to dramatic moments, and this year's event was no different. After much debate, we've been able to condense an entire weekend's worth of action into the five things we learned the most from.
01 May 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
5 Things
GAIGE HERRERA IS THE REAL DEAL OK, so we pretty much knew this when he dominated the season opener in Gainesville, but just in case there was an ounce of lingering doubt, Herrera put it to rest by winning his second straight Pro Stock…
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Lenny Lottig sweeps Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown with victory in Charlotte

After securing the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career on Saturday, Lenny Lottig and his ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies Chevrolet COPO Camaro scored his first win of the season and third of his career Sunday at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. 
30 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lenny Lottig
After securing the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career on Saturday, Lenny Lottig and his ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies Chevrolet COPO Camaro would rally to win his first win of the season and third of his career on Sunday at the Circle K…
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Bond stays perfect in FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Action with victory In Charlotte

Justin Bond stayed perfect during the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, picking up his second straight win on Sunday as part of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
30 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Justin Bond
Justin Bond stayed perfect during the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, picking up his second straight win on Sunday as part of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.…
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Prock, Hight, Kramer, and Herrera conquer Charlotte Four-Wide event

Teammates Austin Prock and Robert Hight, along with Deric Kramer and Gaige Herrera scored victories at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday at zMax Dragway.
30 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Four-Wide nationals
The challenging nature of the Four-Wide format provides an extra measure of pride for those racers who are able to conquer side-by-side-by-side racing including John Force Racingteamamtes, Austin Prock and Robert Hight, who celebrated wins in Top…
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on the final day of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, covering all of the action on and off the racetrack.
30 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Sunday News and Notes from the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
30 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Notes
  If you looked at the weather forecast last night (as we all did), you’d have thought we’d be in for a delayed start. As you can see above left, it didn’t look good. We woke up this morning to no rain and even though rain was threatened…
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday preview

After a successful trip to the Western U.S., the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the East Coast for the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. The event, which follows the unique four-across format, is the fifth of the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.
30 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Charlotte
After two days of qualifying, the fields are set for the second four wide events of the season so now it’s time to hand out some Wallys. As many had predicted, qualifying was close in all four Camping World Series eliminators, particularly Pro Stock…
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Force, Tasca, Hartford, and Herrera lead final four-wide qualifying at zMax Dragway

After four thrilling rounds of qualifying, Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera are the top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle for the Circle K Four Wide Nationals.
29 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brittany Force
In front of a packed house at zMax Dragway, qualifying wrapped up for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera emerged as the top professionals in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and…
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Jerry Savoie revels in early season success of White Alligator team

Former Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Jerry Savoie has scaled back his schedule as a rider, but he's still pushing hard to help new White Alligator riders Chase Van Sant and John Hall succeed.
29 Apr 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Jerry Savoie
By now, most NHRA fans should be familiar with the story of Alligator Farmer turned Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Jerry Savoie, who once famously said that he just wanted to win one race but has so far achieved much more with 14 wins and a world…
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on the second day of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, covering all of the action on and off the racetrack.
29 Apr 2023
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After fast start to season, DeJoria says, 'It's past time. We need to win this race'

With three semifinal finishes and a third-place ranking, Alexis DeJoria is off to her best start to a season in nearly a decade, and her provisional No. 1 qualifying spot at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals shows the team is playing for the win this year.
29 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Alexis DeJoria
After qualifying No. 2 at the three preceding events on Phoenix, Pomona, and Las Vegas, it should be no surprise that Alexis DeJoria’s Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota sits No. 1 in the Funny Car field after Friday’s two qualifying sessions at the…
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday preview

After a successful trip to the Western U.S., the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the East Coast for the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. The event, which follows the unique four-across format, is the fifth of the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.
29 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Charlotte
It took a bit longer than expected, but two rounds of professional qualifying went into the books on Friday at zMax Dragway with Josh Hart, Alexis DeJoria, Cristian Cuadra, and Gaige Herrera emerged as the provisional low qualifiers for the Circle K…
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John Force gunning for third straight Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals win

John Force has won the four-wide race in Charlotte in back-to-back years, bringing a string of dominance at the race into this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
29 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
John Force
Legendary Funny Car driver John Force has always held zMAX Dragway in high regard, and the 16-time world champion has also posted impressive results at the track in recent years, especially in the highly unique and thrilling four-wide setting.…
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Hart, DeJoria, Cuadra, and Herrera are four-wide leaders on Friday in Charlotte

With two qualifying runs in in the books, Josh Hart, Alexis DeJoria, Cristian Cuadra, and Gaige Herrera are the provisional pole-sitters at the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
28 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Josh Hart
Under the lights at zMax Dragway on Friday night, Josh Hart lit up the scoreboards with a 3.684 in his R+L Carriers dragster to claim the provisional pole position for the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals. Alexis DeJoria, Cristian Cuadra, and Gaige…
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Gerber Collision joins Scrappers Racing for next two NHRA national events

Scrappers Racing has announced a new partnership with Gerber Collision & Glass for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway and the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, Ill. 
28 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mike Salinas
Scrappers Racing has announced a new partnership with Gerber Collision & Glass for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway and the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, Ill.  Gerber Collision…
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on the opening day of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, covering all of the action on and off the racetrack.
28 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Jacob McNeal is living out a childhood dream with Charlotte Top Fuel debut

Way back in 2005, an 11-year-old fan met rookie Funny Car driver Robert Hight. Both had dreams of making it big in the sport and at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, they’ll finally share the same stage when Jacob McNeal makes his Top Fuel debut in Scott Palmer’s dragster.
28 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Jacob McNeal
Way back in 2005, an 11-year-old fan met rookie Funny Car driver Robert Hight. Both had dreams of making it big in the sport and at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, they’ll finally share the same stage when Jacob McNeal makes his…
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Are you ready for a Cuadra quad? History in the making at Four-Wide Nationals

The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will make history when Pro Stock newcomer David Cuadra lines up alongside brothers Fernando Jr. and Cristian and their father, Fernando Sr., during Pro Stock Q4 Saturday at zMAX Dragway. NHRA’s Joe Castello interviewed the family about the moment ahead.
28 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cuadra quad
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Funny Cars headed to Firebird’s 52nd Ignitor May 6-7

The longest-running major racing event in the Northwest, the Ignitor Opener presented by The Blower Shop, returns to Firebird Raceway May 6-7. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure Valley for 52 years.
28 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Ignitor
The longest-running major racing event in the Northwest, the Ignitor Opener presented by The Blower Shop, returns to Firebird Raceway May 6-7. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure Valley for 52 years…
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Tricky Tipster: Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Tricky Tipster is at it again, and he's cooked up his picks for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte. This time, Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, Dallas Glenn, and Matt Smith are the favorites
28 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
We just returned from the first four-wide event of the season in Las Vegas, and now, it’s time to move to Charlotte for another side-by-side-by-side-by-side drag race. Two weeks ago, Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, and Dallas Glenn mastered the Vegas…
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday preview

After a successful trip to the Western U.S., the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the East Coast for the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. The event, which follows the unique four-across format, is the fifth of the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.
28 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Charlotte
The Four Wide Nationals in Las Vegas two weeks ago was so much fun that we’ve decided to do it again and this time, the host facility will be The Bellgaio of Dragstrips, zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C. Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, and Dallas Glenn…
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Josh Hart looks to finish the job and pick up first four-wide win in Charlotte

Still young in his burgeoning Top Fuel career, Josh Hart has already enjoyed success in the four-wide format, advancing to the final quad three different times, and is looking for his first four-wide win at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
27 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
Still young in his burgeoning Top Fuel career, Josh Hart has already enjoyed success in the four-wide format, advancing to the final quad three different times, including both of his first two seasons racing at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals…
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Five unforgettable moments from the Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte

The NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was born at zMAX Dragway, which has been host to the most four-wide events in history as well as some of the wildest moments. NHRA's Brian Lohnes shares his five most memorable moments from the event.
27 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Four-Wide Nationals
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FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series returns to action in Charlotte

The wild and exciting FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports returns to action at one of the biggest spectacles in drag racing, bringing their unpredictable action to zMAX Dragway as part of this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
26 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
The wild and exciting FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports returns to action at one of the biggest spectacles in drag racing, bringing their unpredictable action to zMAX Dragway as part of this weekend’s Circle K…
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After Pomona wreck, Force team had their hands full getting a new car ready

The John Force Racing team had their hands full getting a new chassis ready following the boss' much-replayed two-car shunt with J.R. Todd in Pomona, and the team plans to roll the new pipe into action at this weekend's Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
26 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John Force
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Divison 3 Lucas Oil Series opener postponed

Due to the impending weather forecast, this weekend’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Spring Spectacle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has been postponed. It has been rescheduled to August 4-6. All entry fees and crew passes will be honored for the rescheduled event.
26 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Div 3
Due to the impending weather forecast, this weekend’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Spring Spectacle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has been postponed. It has been rescheduled to August 4-6. All entry fees and crew passes will be honored for…
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Steve Johnson Racing announces “Be A Technician” scholarship

For more than 30 years, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer and team owner Steve Johnson has made reaching out to students a flagship program of his organization. The latest vehicle for that initiative comes in the form of the Be A Technician scholarships.
26 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Steve Johnson
For more than 30 years, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer and team owner Steve Johnson has made reaching out to students a flagship program of his organization. The latest vehicle for that initiative comes in the form of the Be A Technician…
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More than racing: Stage shows, bands, four-wide skydive on tap for Charlotte event

The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte will have almost as much happening off the track as on, including a four-wide skydive "race," stage shows, autograph sessions, marching bands, and much, much more.
26 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Four-Wide Nationals
The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will feature thrilling four-wide competition in eight classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod, and Flexjet NHRA Factory…
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The Big Three Talk Southern-Fried Four-Wide

On this race-week episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to talk all things Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. 
26 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
  On this race-week episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to talk all things Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.  The…
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It's been a long road, but Matt Hartford is breaking new ground in Pro Stock

The Pro Stock results have been a bit, well, unexpected this year. In a class where previous champions have relentlessly dominated, fresh faces are showing up in the winner's circle and with No. 1 qualifier awards, and Matt Hartford is elated to be in the mix. 
25 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Matt Hartford's Total Seal CIP1 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock car
So far this season, the Pro Stock results have been a bit, well, unexpected. In a class where previous champions have relentlessly dominated in recent years, fresh faces are showing up in winner's circle photos and top-end No. 1 qualifier snapshots…
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