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Brad Waddle wins season-opening JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock race

Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule.
29 Apr 2025
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Brad Waddle
Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule. In the…
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie

29 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
67:49
Reigning world champion Shawn Cowie ran the table in Las Vegas when he qualified No. 1 and won the Top Alcohol Dragster title. Cowie defeated Matt Cummings, Mitch Meyers, and Joey Sevrance in the final quad with a 5.271.
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First-time winner Greco leads Sportsman champs at Charlotte four-wide race

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco.
29 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Brandon Greco
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco. Brandon Greco…
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JEGS and NHRA announce long-term extension of popular JEGS Allstars program

NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the popular JEGS Allstars program. The JEGS Allstars returns to Texas Motorplex for the third time in 2025 as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and the 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.
29 Apr 2025
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 JEGS Allstars
Following a thrilling celebration of 40 years of the popular JEGS Allstars in 2024, NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the historic specialty race. Continuing its status as one of the biggest and most highly…
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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 2025
David Kennedy
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The Boss 429 engine was designed to beat Chevy and Dodge and put Fords in the winner's 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 the…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Stock winner John Gray

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
165:09
The rain-delayed Stock final from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was completed in Charlotte, where John Gray earned his fourth national event win after opponent Shane Oakes fouled. Oakes had two nearly perfect lights leading up to the…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
145:38
In the delayed final round from the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, held during the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, Sean Bellemeur and the Bartone Racing team, near lane, scored the first NHRA national…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Matt Cummings

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
131:19
Matt Cummings earned his first win as a member of the Randy Meyer Top Alcohol Dragster team when he defeated Jackie Fricke in the rain-delayed final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which was held during the American Rebel Light…
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Dragster winner Steve Will

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
88:46
Steve Will claimed his first win since the 2018 Winternationals in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Will got a single run in the final when opponent John Richardson was unable to fire his car but would have been tough to beat regardless with a 6.125 on…
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Five things we learned in Charlotte

Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event.
28 Apr 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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5 Things
Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event. NHRA’S 1,000TH…
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bryan Warr

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
74:51
Bryan Warr scored for the third time in Right Trailers Top Sportsman after beating veteran Ed Olpin in the final round. Warr ran right on his 6.82 dial after Olpin broke out by .012-second.  
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Street winner Larry Paden

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
150:29
Larry Paden made the long trip to Las Vegas from Pennsylvania pay off with a victory in Super Street. Paden was nearly perfect off the starting line and ran 11.093 to beat Nick Pressimone’s 11.109.
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Gas winner Ken Mostowich

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
66:57
Ken Mostowich won his sixth NHRA title in Super Gas, and half of them have come in Las Vegas. Mostowich won the final with a 10.060 to stop Mark Philbrick’s breakout 10.034.  
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Stock winner Scott Burton

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
83:06
Scott Burton claimed his fifth career win and third in Las Vegas when opponent David McGaugh fouled in the Stock final. 
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Comp winner Taylor Chomiski

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
123:27
Taylor Chomiski successfully defended his Las Vegas Comp title from last fall and did so on a single run after Cody Lane was unable to get his car fired during a semifinal bye run.
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'The Old Master,' legendary engine builder Ed Pink, passes away

Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94.
28 Apr 2025
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Ed Pink
Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94. Revered as "The Old Master," Pink leaves behind a legacy that spans decades, disciplines, and…
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Allegrucci wins first career Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event

For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making. 
27 Apr 2025
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making.  Allegrucci was one of the original…
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Shawn Langdon claims historic 1,000th Top Fuel trophy at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals

With Connie Kalitta and "Big Daddy" Don Garlits Llooking on, Langdon cements his place in drag racing history
27 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
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Shawn Langdon claims historic 1,000th Top Fuel trophy at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals
In a moment that will echo through drag racing history, Shawn Langdon etched his name alongside the greatest Top Fuel racer of all time, winning the milestone 1,000th NHRA Top Fuel trophy at the 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.…
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J.R. Gray powers to Congruity NHRA Pro Mod win in Charlotte

J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday as part of the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2025
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JR Gray
J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday, defeating a final-round quad that included Billy Banaka, Alex Laughlin and Mike Janis as part of the 15th annual…
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Langdon wins 1,000th Top Fuel race; Prock, Glenn, Smith also victorious in Charlotte

Shawn Langdon won the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the fifth race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
27 Apr 2025
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Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon won the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Tony Stewart, Justin Ashley and reigning world champion Antron Brown in the final quad at the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fifth event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. 
27 Apr 2025
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fifth event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Official points will be posted…
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Lenny Lottig wins Holley EFI Factory X title at Charlotte four-wide event

27 Apr 2025
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Lenny Lottig
Lenny Lottig and Jesse Alexandra, the top two qualifiers in Holley EFI Factory X, met in the final round with Lottig getting the victory with a strong 6.892 to Alexandra’s slowing 7.241. Earlier, Alexandra set the elapsed time…
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American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Sunday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Comp winner Kris Whitfield

27 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
116:23
Kris Whitfield survived a tough final round battle with recent Spring Fling Million winner Cooper Chun to claim the Super Comp title. Both drivers were nearly perfect at the start, and Whitfield won with a 9.055 after Chun broke out with a 9.036 on…
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Stock winner Chad Guilford

27 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
88:35
Chad Guilford, the 1992 Stock world champ, fulfilled a longtime quest when he captured his first national event victory. Guilford won the Super Stock title after five-time champ Justin Lamb fouled by .005-second.
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Maddi Gordon

27 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
131:04
Shortly after being introduced as a future Top Fuel driver for Ron Capps Motorsports, Maddi Gordon won her second Top Alcohol Funny Car national event with a final round performance that included a 5.523 to beat Brian Hough, Ray Martin, and Annie…
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One-like none: See Don Garlits presented with replica of Top Fuel's first trophy

NHRA racers and fans alike celebrate history as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits receives a recreated version of his first Top Fuel trophy, bridging 1,000 Top Fuel drag drag races in the process.
27 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
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One-like none: See Don Garlits presented with Top Fuel's first trophy
Today at zMAX Dragway, history came full circle. On April 27, 2025, in front of a roaring crowd of fans at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, NHRA President Glen Cromwell presented "Big Daddy" Don Garlits with a recreation of…
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Dupps, Duncan, Raikes lead Indy Division 3 Lucas Oil Series winners

Dave Dupps, Jeremy Duncan, and Houston Raikes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
27 Apr 2025
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Dave Dupps, Germantown, Ohio, '06 GTO, C/EA, 8.…
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American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday preview

After two days of qualifying, the pro fields are set for this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and Sunday’s final eliminaitons promise to deliver the sort of drama and excitement that NHRA fans have come to expect.
27 Apr 2025
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Zmax
After two days of qualifying, the pro fields are set for this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and Sunday’s final eliminaitons promise to deliver the sort of drama and excitement that NHRA fans have come to expect.  The…
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American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday News & Notes

The latest news, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
27 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday News & Notes
Updated throughout the day Top Fuel round 1 Hometown hero Doug Foley won his first-round quad with a strong 3.77 but did it in a hail of fire and parts that inadvertently trigger the win light in Clay Millican’s lane for…
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