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Reigning world champion Doug Kalitta made the quickest Top Fuel run on Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, powering to the provisional No. 1 spot at the 24th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationa…
Doug Kalitta, the reigning world champion, set the quickest Top Fuel run at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and grabbed the provisional No. 1 spot at the 24th NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Bob Tasca III (Funny Car) and Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) are also the provisional top qualifiers in their categories during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season’s fourth of 20 races. Kalitta’s impressive run of 3.779s at 332.02mph puts him in contention for his first No. 1 qualifier this season and his 54th overall in his career, aiming to continue Kalitta Motorsports’ successful start to the season.
Teammate Shawn Langdon has already won two of the first three races in Top Fuel, with J.R. Todd leading in points, highlighting the team’s strength. Bob Tasca III showcased strong performance in Funny Car, aiming for his first No. 1 qualifier of the season and 17th career, while Jeg Coughlin Jr. excelled in Pro Stock, securing the provisional top spot in his category. The racers look forward to the upcoming challenges, with Tasca specifically aiming for a victory after a strong 2023 campaign. The competition promises an exciting weekend ahead at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
