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Reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan picked up his 50th career victory on Sunday, driving past John Force, J.R. Todd and Daniel Wilkerson at zMAX Dragway to get the win at the 14th annual N…
Reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan secured his 50th career victory at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, defeating top competitors John Force, J.R. Todd, and Daniel Wilkerson at zMAX Dragway. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also claimed wins during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event. Hagan’s impressive performance in his Tony Stewart Racing Direct Connection Dodge//SRT Hellcat included a final run of 3.946s at 332.34mph, marking his first win of the season and fourth victory at zMAX Dragway.
Celebrating his milestone win, Hagan expressed gratitude for Dodge’s longstanding sponsorship and reflected on his successful 15-year career in drag racing. The event marked the first career runner-up for Wilkerson, with Todd securing third place. Justin Ashley clinched his first four-wide win in Top Fuel with a dominant performance, capturing his second victory of the season and 15th career triumph. Racing at zMAX Dragway holds special significance for Ashley, who celebrated a successful weekend with a double-up win.
