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WFO Radio NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition

01 May 2019
News
WFO
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition featuring Steve Torrence, Nicky Boninfante, Andrew Hines, Julie Nataas, Tyler Scott, and Christopher Powers. National Dragster’s Kevin McKenna gives his "hot takes" and NHRA’s Alan Reinhart…
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The Sports Report: Winning the war

Even though he lost the Super Comp final to Jonathan Anderson, Ray Miller III took another step towards a national championship in Charlotte.
01 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
miller
In NASCAR teams, Ray Miller III had what one would call “a good points day” during last weekend’s NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte. Miller lost in the Super Comp final against Division 2 rival Jonathan Anderson, but that did little…
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Defending champion Steve Torrence heading to Atlanta with streak on his mind

Steve Torrence earned his first Wally of 2019 at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and he expects more as he heads to Atlanta for the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
01 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Steve Torrence
After the way last season ended, Steve Torrence had gotten used to winning, which made it seem like his 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season was off to a slow start, despite sitting third in points, by going winless through the first five…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Megan Meyer

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Megan Meyer, coming off wins in Gainesville and Dallas, extended her winning streak to 11 rounds by stopping Troy Coughlin Jr. in the Top Alcohol Dragster final, 5.231 to 5.266. Meyer was the low qualifier with a 5.118, which is the quickest run of…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sportsman Highlights

Megan Meyer led the way with a Top Alcohol Dragster Wally at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.
30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Megan Meyer
It’s still too early to make championship predictions for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, but when that time comes, the discussion will almost certainly include Megan Meyer and Brian Hough following their performances in Houston. Meyer won…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Brian Hough

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
With nitro Funny Car driver Jonnie Lindberg as his crew chief, Brian Hough backed up his win at the Pomona season opener with a second Top Alcohol Funny Car title in Houston. In a battle of the top two qualifiers, Hough defeated Annie Whiteley in…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Super Gas winner Robert Rowan

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
If there was an award for best driving performance of the event, it almost certainly would have gone to first-time Super Gas winner Robert Rowan, who didn’t have a reaction time worse than .017 during time trials or final eliminations. Rowan was at…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Super Comp winner Vernon Rowland

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
There was guaranteed to be a first-time winner in Super Comp when Vernon Rowland took on Chris Vang in the final round. Rowland, who defeated brothers Jacob and Tony Elrod to reach the final, capped off the win with a .008 light and an 8.890 to win…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Stock winner Jacob Pitt

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
After a frustrating and winless 2019 season, Jacob Pitt has returned to forum with his second straight win in Stock. Facing Brett Candies in a rematch of the 2014 Houston Stock final, Pitt put together a solid run with a 10.468 on his 10.45 dial to…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Dragster winner Ross Laris

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
In 2004, Ross Laris won his first national event title at the JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals in Belle Rose, La. Since then, he has watched his son, Holden, become a three-time national event winner in Super Comp, Super Gas, and Top Dragster presented by…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Super Stock winner Pete Peery

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Pete Peery finished No. 3 in the Super Stock standings last year, and he’s off to another solid start with his fourth career national event victory. Peery left with a .002 reaction time in the final and was last off the starting line because…
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Holley National Hot Rod Reunion celebrates car culture over three memorable days

The 17th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance returns to beautiful Bowling Green, Ky., and Beech Bend Raceway Park, June 13-15 as a three-day festival of speed celebrating the American hot rod.
30 Apr 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Hot Rod Reunion
The 17th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance returns to beautiful Bowling Green, Ky., and Beech Bend Raceway Park, June 13-15. This three-day festival of speed celebrating the American hot rod has become a destination…
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Fast Five: NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

NHRA on FOX broadcasters Lewis Bloom and Brian Lohnes highlight the top five moments from the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
30 Apr 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
Fast Five
NHRA on FOX broadcasters had plenty of highlight moments to choose from at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C. The duo settled on five to form the Fast Five as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series picks…
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NHRA Power Rankings: Tim Wilkerson, Mike Salinas, Jerry Savoie biggest movers

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Eddie Krawiec lead NHRA Power Rankings following NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
30 Apr 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Power Rankings
Power Rankings
Two of the three NHRA Power Rankings leaders won at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte and the other runnered up. So, no, the leaders did not change as we get ready for a quick turnaround before the Arby’s NHRA Southern…
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Chris Power scores Mountain Motor Pro Stock victory at NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Chris Power ended the reign of John DeFlorian at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, picking up the first four-wide Mountain Motor Pro Stock Wally in the process.
29 Apr 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Mountain Motor Pro Stock
Chris Powers picked up the win in the first-ever Four-Wide Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition over PDRA champ Steven Boone, Todd Hoerner, and Dwayne Rice, who was a no show. Powers ran a 6.417 to cover Hoerner's quicker 6.373. Boone finished with a…
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Julie Nataas scores first career win at NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Julie Nataas earned the first win of her career while racing Top Alcohol Dragster at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C.
29 Apr 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Julie Nataas
Julie Nataas took down Duane Shields with a 5.268-second pass at 277.49 mph to earn the first Wally of her career in the Top Alcohol Dragster category. That highlighted a field of Lucas Oil Sportsman winners at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide…
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Janis wins Pro Mod title at NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Mike Janis, the reigning world champion in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, nabbed his first victory of the season Sunday at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals where the series was presented by SMP Racing. 
28 Apr 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Mike Janis, the reigning world champion in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, nabbed his first victory of the season Sunday at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals where the series was presented…
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Bill Skillman powers to his first-ever NHRA Factory Stock title

The Skillman family celebrated a double win after father Bill claimed his first SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock title and Drew won in Stock Eliminator.
28 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
factory stock
Separated by just a few minutes, Bill Skillman won the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock title at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte and his son, Drew, claimed the title in Stock Eliminator. Bill, an NHRA winner for the first time, got…
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Charlotte Pro Stock Motorcycle Sunday results: Final

Andrew Hines becomes the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to win 50 NHRA national event titles after beating Eddie Krawiec, Hector Arana Jr., and Ryan Oehler in the Charlotte final.
28 Apr 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
hines
Andrew Hines becomes the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to win 50 NHRA national event titles after beating Eddie Krawiec, Hector Arana Jr., and Ryan Oehler in the Charlotte final. Hines, who is one of 19 drivers to win 50 races, rode his Screamin…
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Charlotte Top Fuel Sunday results: Final

Reigning world champ Steve Torrence collected his first win of the 2019 season and took over the points lead, beating Clay Millican, Terry McMillen, and Leah Pritchett in the final round.
28 Apr 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Reigning world champ Steve Torrence collected his first win of the 2019 season and took over the points lead, beating Clay Millican, Terry McMillen, and Leah Pritchett in the final round. Torrence’s Capco Contractors entry was the only one to…
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Charlotte Funny Car Sunday results: Final

Shawn Langdon, who scored his first career win in Top Fuel at zMAX Dragway in 2012, got his first Funny Car win and became the 17th driver to win in both the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes when he outlasted Robert Hight, John Force, and Matt Hagan.
28 Apr 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon, who scored his first career win in Top Fuel at zMAX Dragway in 2012, got his first Funny Car win at the same track and became the 17th driver to win in both the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes when he outlasted Robert Hight, John Force…
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Firsts and 50ths highlight wild final day of racing at Four-Wide Nationals

Reigning Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence won his first of the season, Shawn Langdon his first in the Funny Car class, and Andrew Hines his 50th in Pro Stock Motorcycle to highlight a wild day of final eliminations at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
28 Apr 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Winners
Reigning Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence won his first of the season, Shawn Langdon his first in the Funny Car class, and Andrew Hines his 50th in Pro Stock Motorcycle to highlight a wild day of final eliminations at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide…
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Smith, Johnson take to the stage in ongoing Pro Stock Motorcycle debate

Pro Stock Motorcycle riders Matt Smith and Steve Johnson have been embroiled in an online war of words about rules changes within the class, and both got a spot on stage during the pre-race ceremony at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals to share their opinions.
28 Apr 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Charlotte Funny Car Sunday results: Semifinals

It will be NHRA champions going four-wide in the Funny Car final after Robert Hight, John Force, Shawn Langdon, and Matt Hagan all advanced out of the semifinals.
28 Apr 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight had low e.t. of the semifinal round of Funny Car with a 3.977 to easily win his quad with Shawn Langdon driving through tire smoke to a 4.31 second-place finish ahead of Tommy Johnson Jr. and J.R. Todd. His teammate, John Force,…
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Charlotte Top Fuel Sunday results: Semifinals

Clay Millican has reached his third final of the season after winning his quad. He’ll be joined in the Top Fuel final by Leah Pritchett, Steve Torrence, and Terry McMillen, guaranteeing a sixth different winner in six races this season.
28 Apr 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Clay Millican
Clay Millican has reached his third final of the season after winning his quad with a 3.87 to edge Leah Pritchett’s 3.94. Low qualifier Mike Salinas and Doug Kalitta went up in smoke behind them. It’s the third straight four-wide final for Millican…
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Charlotte Pro Stock Motorcycle Sunday results: Semifinals

Eddie Krawiec and Ryan Oehler advance to the final and are joined by Andrew Hines and Hector Arana Jr. following a re-run.
28 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
oehler
Controversy marked the first semifinal quad when Hector Arana Sr. appeared to get timed out and Andrew Hines received a red-light start. Further review revealed that the stage lights in Arana’s lane never came on despite his frantic attempts to roll…
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Charlotte Sunday Photo Gallery

Photo highlights from the final day of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
28 Apr 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Photo Gallery
Photo highlights from the final day of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. As per tradition, the SealMaster TrackWalk kicked off the day, allowing fans to traverse the actual racing surface at zMAX Dragway…
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Charlotte Funny Car Sunday results: E1

John Force, gunning for career win No. 150, advanced to the semifinals with a 3.920 alongside and in front of Matt Hagan’s 3.953 to lead the eight racers headed on in Funny Car competition.
28 Apr 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
John Force
John Force, gunning for career win No. 150, advanced to the semifinals with a 3.920 alongside and in front of Matt Hagan’s 3.953 to end the days of defending event champ Cruz Pedregon and Jonnie Lindberg. Jack Beckman, a two-time four-wide winner…
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Charlotte Top Fuel Sunday results: E1

Scott Palmer and Dom Lagana, both of whom failed to make a full run in qualifying, pulled the surprise of round one as both advanced to the Top Fuel semifinals after finishing 1-2 in their quad ahead of Antron Brown and Brittany Force.
28 Apr 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Scott Palmer
Scott Palmer and Dom Lagana, both of whom failed to make a full run in qualifying, both advanced to the Top Fuel semifinals after finishing 1-2 in their quad ahead of Antron Brown and Brittany Force. Palmer stepped up to a 3.782 while Lagana,…
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Charlotte Pro Stock Motorcycle Sunday results: E1

Karen Stoffer and Hector Arana Jr. tied for low E.T. of the opening round of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminaitons.
28 Apr 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
arana
Eddie Krawiec, a five-time runner-up at the zMax Four-Wide event, took a step towards his first win when he won his quad over Ryan Oehler, Joey Gladstone, and Steve Johnson. Oehler, looking for his first win anywhere, also advanced from the No. 13…
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