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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday preview

Justin Ashley, John Force, and Steve Johnson claimed the top spots in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle on Friday night at zMax Dragway. Now, the challenge will be to hold onto them.
30 Apr 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Charlotte
Justin Ashley, John Force, and Steve Johnson claimed the top spots in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle on Friday night at zMax Dragway. Now, the challenge will be to hold onto them. Ashley, who has made a habit of running in the 3.6s…
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Ashley, Force, and Johnson take early qualifying leads at Charlotte Four-Wides

After a thrilling day of qualifying, Justin Ashley, John Force, and Steve Johnson are the provisional qualifying leaders at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
29 Apr 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Justin Ashley
After a thrilling day of qualifying, Justin Ashley, John Force, and Steve Johnson are the provisional qualifying leaders at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. After pounding out a strong 3.669, Justin Ashley is halfway to what…
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday gallery

National Dragster's photographers are at it again, bringing you all the color and excitement of the opening day of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
29 Apr 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Steve Torrence guns for Top Fuel history with fifth straight spring Charlotte win

Reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence has a chance to make history if he can win the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway for the fifth straight time.
29 Apr 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Steve Torrence
Reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence has a chance to make history if he can win the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway for the fifth straight time. No Top Fuel driver in history has ever had…
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Factory Stock Showdown drivers prepare for first Four Wide experience

For the first time, the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown will compete under the Four wide format and drivers are both anxious and apprehensive.
29 Apr 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Bill Skillman
As if driving a seven second doorslammer on a nine-inch tire isn’t challenging enough, competitors in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown will have an added wrinkle during this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals when they…
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Houston victory drives Steve Johnson's hopes for four-wide title defense

Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson won less than a week ago in Houston, setting the track record and making his first 200-mph run in the process, all signs that he's got a good chance of repeating last year's win at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
29 Apr 2022
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Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson enjoyed the best season of his NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series career in 2021, and the resurgence all started with his spectacular performance in Pro Stock Motorcycle a year ago at zMAX Dragway. Johnson impressed throughout…
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First Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootout to take place in Charlotte

The first of seven NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootouts will take place during this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, featuring an eight-car field of young Division 2 drivers competing for the title.
29 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League
The first of seven NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootouts will take place during this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, featuring an eight-car field of young Division 2 drivers competing for the title.…
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Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan looks to solve the challenge of four-wide racing

After putting together an impressive start to the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Matt Hagan will look to solve the unique and thrilling challenge of four-wide drag racing at the “Bellagio of Dragstrips" to keep that streak going.
29 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Matt Hagan
After putting together an impressive start to the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Matt Hagan’s year has a chance to get even better when he heads to zMAX Dragway for this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The Funny…
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Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals Friday preview

For the second and final time this season, side-by-side-by-side-by-side racing will return to the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series with the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. This is the sixth event in the 22 race Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.
29 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Charlotte
For the second and final time this season, side-by-side-by-side-by-side racing will return to the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series with the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. This is the sixth event in the 22 race Camping World NHRA…
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NHRA video game preview: Fly into zMAX Dragway for Four-Wide Nationals

Work is racing along on the new NHRA video game, which will be released this September. In this exclusive clip, we fly into zMAX Dragway and to the starting line for a four-wide Top Fuel lineup.
29 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA video game
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4/29: It’s Boss 429 day—Celebrate Ford's big-bore semi-hemi engine

It's the engine Mickey Thompson used in his Mach 1 Mustang Funny Cars, the one "Ohio" George Montgomery twin-turbocharged, and the one Bob Glidden covered with his fire jacket after he rolled his Pro Stock car in 1986—the Boss 429.
29 Apr 2022
David Kennedy
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The Boss 429 engine was designed to beat Chevy and Dodge and put Fords in the winner circle, but to make them legal for NASCAR,  Dearborn had to offer them in street cars. With Pontiac and Chevrolet’s former chief, Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen, at…
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John Force trivia—Can you name where all his milestone wins occurred?

For Force fans, the first one is easy (Sanair, 1987), and the 150th is still fresh in your minds (Seattle, 2019). But how about the 50th, 75th, and 100th wins? Yeah, we thought that would keep you guessing.
28 Apr 2022
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John Force trivia: Can you name where all his milestone wins occurred?
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Stevie 'Fast' Jackson looks for repeat win in Pro Mod at Four-Wide Nationals

Heading into the second race of the season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, it almost feels like the first one for two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson.
28 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Stevie “Fast” Jackson
Heading into the second race of the season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, it almost feels like the first one for two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson. The class standout struggled at the opener in…
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Kooks Headers joins Doug Foley for NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte

NHRA Top Fuel veteran Doug Foley is rolling into his home race, the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, where Kooks Headers & Exhaust, headquartered in nearby Statesville, N.C., will serve as the primary sponsor.
28 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Doug Foley
NHRA Top Fuel veteran Doug Foley is rolling into his home race, the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, with a full list of new and returning sponsors on the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. Kooks Headers & Exhaust,…
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Doug Kalitta and Autodesk team up for NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta will trade in his familiar red, white, and black Mac Tools dragster for a new-look Autodesk Top Fueler during the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. 
28 Apr 2022
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Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta will trade in his familiar red, white, and black Mac Tools dragster for a new-look Autodesk Top Fueler during the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.  The 49-time Top Fuel national event winner will be leading the…
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Cameron Ferré returns to Paton Racing Top Fuel team in Charlotte

Cameron Ferré and Paton Racing are back together for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte.
28 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cameron Ferre
Cameron Ferré and Paton Racing are back together for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte. After some sponsor issues to start the year, the team postponed their NHRA Top Fuel debut, but Ferré and…
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Ron Capps partners with Toyota beginning with Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Toyota announced today that Ron Capps will begin fielding the Toyota GR Supra Funny Car at this weekend’s 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C.
28 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Toyota partners with Ron Capps beginning with Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2022) – Toyota announced today that Ron Capps and his newly formed race team of Ron Capps Motorsports will begin fielding the Toyota GR Supra Funny Car at this weekend’s 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in…
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4/28: It’s 428 day—Celebrate the Ford Cobra Jet Mustang designed to hunt Camaros and ’Cudas

Inspired by Tasca Ford, petitioned for by Hot Rod Magazine readers, and proven by Al Joniec’s win at the 1968 NHRA Winternationals
28 Apr 2022
David Kennedy
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“Circle your choice in the box provided, and return to Mr. Henry Ford II, Dearborn, Michigan, 48121.” That’s how the infamous Nov. ’67 Hot Rod article by Eric Dahlquist began. In the three pages that followed, Dahlquist asked readers if Ford should…
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Hart to race with TechNet at Circle K Four-Wide Nationals and Richmond event

Josh Hart will be racing under the TechNet banner for the first time this season at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as at the Richmond national event in mid-May.
27 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
Every racer eventually finds a racetrack that for whatever reason they have consistent success throughout their career. This weekend, Josh Hart is hoping zMax Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., will become that track for the second-year Top Fuel…
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Family brings Vincent Nobile back to the dragstrip in Super Comp in Charlotte

Former Pro Stock superstar Vincent Nobile will return to zMAX Dragway, where he's experienced so much success, but will do it this time in Super Comp, as a member of his new, extended family.
27 Apr 2022
Kelly Wade
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Vincent Nobile
Vincent Nobile surprised everyone when he dipped into Super Comp in a borrowed ride last season, and the driver most known for his prowess in Pro Stock enjoyed it so much that he will be campaigning a Super Comp entry of his own this year. With one…
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The Inside Scoop from Houston and a look forward to Charlotte

NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. 
27 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
    NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.  The three talk about all the wild story lines from Houston…
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Matt Smith's quest for success with a Monster Race Products-equipped Suzuki

He's won on an EBR, he's won on a Victory, he's won on a Beull—now he's looking to exploit the potential of the Suzuki
27 Apr 2022
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Matt Smith's quest for success with a Monster Race Product head equipped Suzuki
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Tricky Tipster: Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals

Heading to zMax Dragway for the second and final Four Wide racing event of the season, Tricky Tipster, NHRA's longtime wizard of odds, has labeled Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith as the favorites to win this week's event.
27 Apr 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
After a stopover in Houston, we’re back in Four Wide mode this weekend for the annual Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals at luxurious zMax Dragway. The last time we ran pro cars four-abreast a month ago in Las Vegas, Brittany Force and Ron Capps came…
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Nitro Time Machine: Pro Mods go four-wide for the first time at 2017 Charlotte event

The wild and wooly Pro Mod class went four-wide for the first time at the 2017 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, with a classic final quad that provided the fans with thrills.
27 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
2017 Charlotte event
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NHRA tour heads to zMAX Dragway for thrilling NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

The signature event at zMAX Dragway is also one of the most incredible experiences in motorsports, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the “Bellagio of dragstrips” on April 29-May 1 for the thrill ride known as the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Four-Wide Nationals
The signature event at zMAX Dragway is also one of the most incredible experiences in motorsports, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the “Bellagio of dragstrips” on April 29-May 1 for the thrill ride known as the Circle K …
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Funny Cars headed to Firebird Raceway’s 51st Ignitor April 30/May 1

The oldest major event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet returns to Firebird Raceway on April 30/May 1.
26 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Firebird Raceway Ignitor
The oldest major event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet returns to Firebird Raceway on April 30/May 1. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure…
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Bobby Bode III: The explosion and glove toss seen round the world!

You've seen the passion Bobby Bode III exuded after his Funny Car explosion, you heard the generosity of Tony Stewart who offered to replace the thrown helmet—but watch Bode's reaction when he learns he was beating Matt Hagan early in the run…
26 Apr 2022
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Bobby Bode III: The explosion and glove toss seen round the world!
  The most passionate and important moment of the whole ordeal was arguably captured by NHRA on Fox cameras when Bobby Bode thanked his team and competitors who helped him…
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DHDR to support Save Our Allies During 2022 Factory Stock Showdown season

DH Davies Racing and driver David Davies will be supporting Save Our Allies, a nonprofit organization that rescues, serves, and aids Americans and Allies from conflict zones and contested areas around the world, throughout the 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season. 
26 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Save Our Allies
DH Davies Racing and driver David Davies will be supporting Save Our Allies, a nonprofit organization that rescues, serves, and aids Americans and Allies from conflict zones and contested areas around the world, throughout the 2022 Constant Aviation…
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D-Wagon named presenting sponsor for FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series

D-Wagon, the latest endeavor from Kruckeberg Industries (KI), has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2022 FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
26 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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D-Wagon
D-Wagon, the latest endeavor from Kruckeberg Industries (KI), has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2022 FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. After a thrilling opener last month in Gainesville, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing…
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Alexis DeJoria's strength is reinforced by longtime crew chief Del Worsham

Alexis DeJoria knows how to rebound, and after her car's unfortunate run-in with the guardwall in Houston, she will have the opportunity to do that very thing in just a few days at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
26 Apr 2022
Kelly Wade
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Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria knows how to rebound, and she will have the opportunity to do that very thing in just a few days at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte. After her car's unfortunate run-in with the guardwall in Houston eliminations this past…
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