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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Dragster winner Robert Houston

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
98:23
Robert Houston collected the win in Right Trailers Top Dragster thanks to a 7.085 on his 7.08 dial against Walter Zalak, who had a competitive .010 light, but broke out by two-hundredths.
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Sportsman winner Frank Altilio

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
74:05
Frank Altilio scored the win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman by beating Carl Freeman in the final round. Altilio eased to a 7.320 against his 7.26 prediction after a strong .010 light.
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Street winner Keith Mayers

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
173:45
Keith Mayers won for the sixth time in his career when he topped Ray Dew in the double-breakout Super Street final, 10.874 to 10.845
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Gas winner Tim Powell

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
89:30
Tim Powell was almost perfect in the Super Gas final with a .008 and a 9.901 to claim the win over Super Street winner Keith Mayers, who just missed a double. 
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Comp winner Lauren Freer

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
114:41
Lauren Freer and opponent Vance Houston were nearly perfect off the starting line in the Super Comp final and Freer took the win with an 8.920 to Houston’s 8.884 breakout.
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Stock winner David Barton

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
106:02
David Barton was nearly unstoppable in the Stock final when he coupled a .008 light with a 10.386 on his 10.38 dial to hold off two-time world champ Jeff Strickland, who broke out by .02-second.
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Stock winner Kent Hanley

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
105:57
Kent Hanley left first in the Super Stock final against Patrick Glade and made it hold up for a double-breakout win. Hanley ran 9.296 on his 9.31 dial for the win, the fifth of his career.
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Comp winner Monty Bogan

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
88:17
Reigning Division 2 champ Monty Bogan claimed his seventh national event title after stopping Joe Carnasciale in the Comp final. Bogan wheeled his Sharp Racing entry to a (-.575) 8.895 for the victory.
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
123:13
The zMax event provided a milestone victory for Sean Bellemeur and the Bartone Bros. as they claimed their 50th Top Alcohol Funny Car title. Bellemeur ran low E.T. of the event in the final with a 5.388 to beat Phil Esz, Bob McCosh, and Chris Foster.
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2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance

26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
58:50
Joey Severance claimed the 30th Top Alcohol Dragster win of his career with a strong 5.202 in the final to hold off runner-up McKenna Bold, as well as Jackie Fricke and Jamie Noonan, who each ran in the 5.2s.
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Bellemeur's milestone 50th win highlights 4-Wide Nationals Sportsman action

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at zMAX Dragway.
26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
TAFC
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at zMAX Dragway, including Sean Bellemeur, who scored his milestone 50th career win.Joey…
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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Sunday of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack at the season's only four-wide race.
26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
SealMaster Track Walk 42
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Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday notes
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEAn early-evening rainshower last night poured wet stuff on the zMAX dragstrip, but it looks great this morning — "Plenty of bite out there," was Antron Brown consultant John Medlen's assessment — and the…
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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday preview

Final eliminations for the season’s only four-wide event kick off today at zMAX Dragway after two furious days of qualifying with 75th Anniversary diamond Wallys waiting for those who can survive the three rounds.
26 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
4 wide
Final eliminations for the season’s only four-wide event kick off today at zMAX Dragway after two furious days of qualifying with 75th Anniversary diamond Wallys waiting for those who can survive the three rounds.Top Fuel low qualifier Shawn Langdon…
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Millican, Vandergriff, Anderson, Herrera take Charlotte Mission Challenge wins

Top Fuel’s Clay Millican won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time as part of this weekend’s 16th NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Jordan Vandergriff (Funny), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also picked up Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victories
25 Apr 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Clay Millican
Top Fuel’s Clay Millican won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time in 2026 on Saturday at zMAX Dragway, picking up the victory in the bonus race on a holeshot as part of this weekend’s 16th NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Jordan Vandergriff (…
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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Saturday of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack at the season's only four-wide race.
25 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Ron Capps 62
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Saturday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of qualifying and the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
25 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Saturday
RIGHT TRAILERS OUTLAW STREET Q3The Right Trailers Outlaw Street class opened before the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series took to the track in the near heat of the day, which proved to be a challenge for the first half of the cars…
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With 500th start, Jeg Coughlin Jr. reminisces about his top five greatest moments

In a career that’s peppered with a list of accomplishments, this weekend Jeg Coughlin Jr. is adding another milestone to his long résumé. “The Natural,” as he’s often called, will notch his 500th professional NHRA event start.
25 Apr 2026
Kayla Zadel
Feature
Jeg Coughlin Jr.
In a career that’s peppered with a list of accomplishments, this weekend Jeg Coughlin Jr. is adding another milestone to his long résumé. “The Natural,” as he’s often called, will notch his 500th professional NHRA event start.Coughlin’s pro career…
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Success, long friendship continue to drive Ron Capps/Dean Antonelli duo

In his long and distinguished career, current NHRA 4-Wide Nationals low qualifier Ron Capps has enjoyed the tuning expertise of hall of famers like Roland Leong, Ed McCulloch, and Rahn Tobler, all of whom guided him to race wins, but it’s his current crew chief, Dean “Guido” Antonelli, who brings the easy smile to his face.
25 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Ron Capps
In his long and distinguished career, current NHRA 4-Wide Nationals low qualifier Ron Capps has enjoyed the tuning expertise of hall of famers like Roland Leong, Ed McCulloch, and Rahn Tobler, all of whom guided him to race wins, but it’s his…
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Kamplain, Frantz, Tucholsky lead winners at World Wide Technology Raceway event

Greg Kamplain, Todd Frantz, and Stephen Tucholsky led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at World Wide Technology Raceway.
25 Apr 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
Photos by Kevin and Nancy PepperaThe following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORGreg Kamplain…
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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Saturday preview

The four-wide chaos is settling in - and just getting started - at zMAX Dragway, where Friday’s opening runs at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals delivered early statements and set the stage for a pivotal Saturday.
24 Apr 2026
Kayla Zadel
Race coverage
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
The four-wide chaos is settling in - and just getting started - at zMAX Dragway, where Friday’s opening runs at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals delivered early statements and set the stage for a pivotal Saturday. Under the lights, drivers took their…
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Langdon, Capps, Anderson, and Smith lead Friday qualifying at 4-Wide Nationals

Shawn Langdon powered to the provisional No. 1 position in Top Fuel to kick off the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Ron Capps (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers
24 Apr 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon was the only driver to reach the 3.60s on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position to kick off the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Ron Capps (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith…
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Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 redefines electric drag racing at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

The quickest and fastest electric powered drag car of all-time.
24 Apr 2026
David Kennedy
News
Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet 2200
At zMAX Dragway, the debut of the Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 didn’t just introduce a faster electric drag car, it redefined what performance, repeatability, and engineering intent look like at Ford Racing. Born from a clean-sheet design…
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Friday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

News notes. quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
24 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Friday notes
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Pro Stock Motorcycle four-wide qualifying kicked off with Michael Ray Jr., who's usually not on tour, and riding one of the five Matt Smith Racing bikes this weekend. He only rode to a 10.350, and will need to…
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Right Trailers Outlaw Street racers dish on series debut in Charlotte

The Right Trailers Outlaw Street group isn’t coming in quietly for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Even though the class is set for an exhibition, these no-prep racers aren’t necessarily treating it like one. They know exactly what this moment means with a new stage and a new audience.
24 Apr 2026
Kayla Zadel
Feature
Outlaw Street press conference
The Right Trailers Outlaw Street group isn’t coming in quietly for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Even though the class is set for an exhibition, these no-prep racers aren’t necessarily treating it like one. They know exactly what this…
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NHRA -Wide Nationals Friday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Friday of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack at the season's only four-wide race.
24 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Fans watch as the Carlyle Tools/Ron Capps Motorsports dragster gets unloaded 53
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Successful everywhere else, Clay Millican still chasing the four‑wide breakthrough

Top Fuel ace Clay Millican has won the U.S. Nationals and the Winternationals, two crown jewels of the NHRA crown, but despite appearing in eight final-round quads, including two of the last four, a victory at the 4-Wide Nationals has continued to elude him.
24 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Clay Milllican
Four‑wide racing is both forgiving and unforgiving. You only need to finish second to advance from round one to the semifinals and only second to reach the final, but between you and the coveted Wally stand three other drivers who also have made…
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Racing legend Tony Stewart looks to continue four-wide success

Coming off a monumental win in the Top Fuel ranks, Tony Stewart is back at zMAX Dragway for a race he has enjoyed immensely in his brief NHRA career, as the racing legend looks to pick up another four-wide win at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
24 Apr 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Tony Stewart
Coming off a monumental win in the Top Fuel ranks, Tony Stewart is back at zMAX Dragway for a race he has enjoyed immensely in his brief NHRA career, as the racing legend looks to pick up another four-wide win at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals…
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series goes four-wide racing at zMAX Dragway

The wildest spectacle in motorsports arrives this weekend at zMAX Dragway and the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports is ready to take part during this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
24 Apr 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
The wildest spectacle in motorsports arrives this weekend at zMAX Dragway and the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports is ready to take part during this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.It’s the only four-wide…
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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Friday preview

Four-wide drag racing returns to zMAX Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fourth race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the only four-wide event of the season.
24 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Charlotte
Four-wide drag racing returns to zMAX Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fourth race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the only four-wide event of the season.The event will mark the 24th…
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