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The Underdog Overachievers of Charlotte
Mike McIntire Jr. and Cameron Ferre join host Brian Lohnes on this week's episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. At the recent Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, McIntire made the final round of Funny Car and Ferre was the Top Fuel runner-up.
Mike McIntire Jr. and Cameron Ferre join host Brian Lohnes on this week's episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. McIntire made the final round of nitro Funny Car at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in his family-owned and -operated…
Chad Green talks about building a team to race 19 times in 2022
Campaigning a nitro Funny Car is no small feat, but the big jump comes when you step your program up to race nearly full-time.
NHRA Summit Racing Series adds EV class for 2022 season; Finals return to Vegas
Already the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, the NHRA Summit Racing Series is set to grow even more during the 2022 season with the addition of the new electric vehicle (EV) class.
Already the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, the NHRA Summit Racing Series is set to grow even more during the 2022 season with the addition of the new electric vehicle (EV) class.
Boasting as many as 80,…
Cottrell wins again at 51st Ignitor
Bobby Cottrell earned his fourth consecutive Funny Car title at Firebird Raceway during the 51st running of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Peterson Chevrolet.
Bobby Cottrell earned his fourth consecutive Funny Car title at Firebird Raceway during the 51st running of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Peterson Chevrolet.
Driving the Austin & O’Brien “Northwest Hitter” Camaro, the final round…
John Force shares the secret to his reaction-time success
Force reveals how he's improved his reaction times to compete with drivers half his age
Karen Stoffer and Tim Kulungian on making their Pro Stock Suzuki go straight down the track
Karen Stoffer had a bike that didn't want to go straight in Houston. Was she scared to get back on the bike? "No," said Stoffer, "you gotta ride what they give you."
Five things we learned at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
We learned a lot at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, and here are our five most important takeaways from the sixth event in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
JOHN FORCE IS NOT DONE, NOT BY A LONGSHOT
John Force doesn’t enjoy being called the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) in fact, he jokingly prefers comparisons to another hoofed mammal, but the facts here don’t lie. Just days before…
Ron Capps is on two quests in 2022: A Championship and finding the best chicken wings in the country
Hungry? You will be after watching this. Ron Capps and Brian Lohnes share some wings and talk about chicken, team ownership, and hero card autographs. Only on NHRA on FOX.
Bill Skillman claims first Constant Aviation Four-Wide event win at zMAX Dragway
Bill Skillman came from behind to take the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals victory, the first race where the Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks of the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown class have competed in a four-wide format.
Bill Skillman came from behind to take the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals victory, the first race where the Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks of the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown class have competed…
Kris Thorne picks up second straight win in FuelTech Pro Mod win
Kris Thorne stayed perfect during the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, picking up his second straight victory to open the year with his win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway.
Kris Thorne stayed perfect during the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, picking up his second straight victory to open the year with his win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway.
The event, which was…
Mike Salinas, John Force, and Steve Johnson conquer Charlotte Four Wide Nationals
Mike Salinas, John Force, and Steve Johnson grab wins in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
Mike Salinas, John Force, and Steve Johnson grab wins in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
Salinas, winner earlier this year in Phoenix, notched his second win of…
Summit Racing Jr. Dragster Shootout goes to Matthew Peterson
Rising stars from the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League took part in a special eight-car shootout event held during the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals in Charlotte with Matthew Peterson driving his way to a win against Lincoln McMaster in the final round.
Rising stars from the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League took part in a special eight-car shootout event held during the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals in Charlotte with Matthew Peterson driving his way to a win against Lincoln McMaster in the…
Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery
National Dragster's photographers are at it again, bringing you all the color and excitement of the final day of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, videos, and photos from final eliminations day at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. (Updated throughout the day)
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Doug Kalitta, who has never won a four-wide race, looks pretty racy in the Autodesk dragster. After making it down the track on all four qualifying passes, Kalitta won his first-…
Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals Saturday preview
Friday leaders Justin Ashley and John Force held on to the top spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively while Angelle Sampey took over the qualifying lead at the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Now, the real fun starts during Sunday’s final eliminations.
Friday leaders Justin Ashley and John Force held on to the top spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively while Angelle Sampey took over the qualifying lead at the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Now, the real fun starts during…
Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals Sunday preview
Friday leaders Justin Ashley and John Force held on to the top spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively while Angelle Sampey took over the qualifying lead at the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Now, the real fun starts during Sunday’s final eliminations.
Friday leaders Justin Ashley and John Force held on to the top spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively while Angelle Sampey took over the qualifying lead at the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Now, the real fun starts during…
Ashley, Force, and Sampey lead Charlotte Four Wide fields into Sunday's eliminations
Justin Ashley and John Force held onto their Friday nitro leads and Angelle Sampey took the No. 1 spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle as the trio are the professional qualifying leaders for the Circle K NHRA-Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
Justin Ashley, John Force, and Angelle Sampey are the professional qualifying leaders for the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. they will each enjoy lane choice when final eliminations for the twice-a-year showcase kicks off Sunday…
Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday photo gallery
National Dragster's photographers are at it again, bringing you all the color and excitement of the second day of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
John Force says you can call him anything you like, but don't call him the GOAT
He’s got more championships, more race wins, more No. 1 qualifiers, and more individual records than anyone in the sport’s history, but don’t ask John Force to proclaim himself the greatest drag racer of all time. He’s not having any of that.
He’s got more championships, more race wins, more No. 1 qualifiers, and more individual records than anyone in the sport’s history, but don’t ask John Force to proclaim himself the greatest drag racer of all time. He’s not having any of that.…
Camping World motorhome race at Four-Wide Nationals rewards lucky fans
Two lucky fans won Camping World gift certificates at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after a thrilling motorhome race before a packed house at zMAX Dragway.
Two lucky fans won Camping World gift certificates at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after a thrilling motorhome race before a packed house.
Camping World social media stars Chris Young and Ian Baker squared off for the fans in identical…
Revised schedule for Sunday’s eliminations at Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
With the potential for weather to move into the area forecast for late Sunday afternoon, the start of Sunday's final eliminations for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway has been moved up one hour to 11 a.m.
With the potential for weather to move into the area forecast for late Sunday afternoon, zMAX Dragway and NHRA officials have revised Sunday’s competition schedule for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, moving up the start of…
Stoffer manages to avoid disaster in Friday night mishap
Karen Stoffer has made thousands of runs on a Pro Stock Motorcycle including the two quickest passes in the history of the class but her Friday night run at zMax Dragway was one of her most memorable, for nearly all the wrong reasons.
Karen Stoffer has made thousands of runs on a Pro Stock Motorcycle including the two quickest passes in the history of the class but her Friday night run at zMax Dragway was one of her most memorable, for nearly all the wrong reasons.
Stoffer was…
Want to boost your chance to win in Top Fuel? Qualify No. 2 (The numbers don’t lie)
You would think that the No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel at any event should be the favorite to win, having proven to have the quickest car throughout whatever number of qualifying sessions have been run, right? Wrong.
You would think that the No. 1 qualifier at any event should be the favorite to win, having proven to have the quickest car throughout whatever number of qualifying sessions have been run, right?
Not in Top Fuel, at least if you judge off the…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.…