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Defending Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta enjoyed his second straight No. 1 qualifier, cementing the top spot on Saturday at zMAX Dragway at the 14th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.…
Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta secured the No. 1 qualifier spot at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte for the second time in a row, with a strong run of 3.691s at 337.92mph in his Mac Tools dragster. John Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also nabbed the top qualifying spots in their respective categories during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Kalitta aims to replicate his success from Las Vegas where he grabbed his first four-wide win, heading into eliminations strong after finishing qualifying with a 3.710s at 332.18mph.
Despite facing some challenges during Saturday’s qualifying rounds, Kalitta remains optimistic about his performance and setup going into the race day. Antron Brown and Justin Ashley secured the second and third qualifying spots in Top Fuel, respectively. In the Funny Car category, John Force clinched the No. 1 qualifier position with a track E.T. record on Friday, putting him in a favorable position for eliminations on Sunday. Bob Tasca and Austin Prock claimed the second and third spots in Funny Car qualifying, gearing up for fierce competition on race day. In Pro Stock, Greg Anderson’s disqualification in the third session did not overshadow his No. 1 qualifying position, setting the stage for an exciting day of racing at zMAX Dragway.
