The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals return to zMAX Dragway this weekend, transforming Charlotte into the epicenter of one of the most intense and high-powered events in motorsports. Known as the “Bellagio of Dragstrips,” the venue sets the stage for an unforgettable show of speed and sound.
Fans will experience a weekend packed with must-see action—from getting an up-close look at the cars and stars of NHRA to exploring the pits, snapping photos, collecting autographs and enjoying nonstop, family-friendly excitement from start to finish.
Here’s a look at what fans can expect throughout the weekend:
Friday, April 24
8 a.m.: Gates Opens
12:30 p.m.: Midway Opens
1:30 p.m.: Pro Mod Autograph Session with Billy Banaka, Stevie Jackson, JR Gray and Nick Januik (Pro Mod Merchandise Trailer)
2 p.m.: Funny Car and Pro Stock Mission #2Fast2Tasty Autograph Session (Mission Foods Display)
2:15 p.m.: Dodge Autograph Session (Dodge Display)
2:30 p.m.: Pro Mod Autograph Session with Stan Shelton, Lyle Barnett, Mike Stavrinos and Sidnei Frigo (Pro Mod Merchandise Trailer)
2:30 p.m.: Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon Autograph Session (Carlyle Tools Outlaw Midway Display)
3:15 p.m.: Street Outlaws Qualifying Session 1
4:15 p.m.: Pro Stock Motorcycle and Car Qualifying Session
5 p.m.: Nitro Funny Car and Top Fuel Qualifying Session
Post-Qualifying: Ford Racing Exhibition
5:45 p.m.: Pro Mod Autograph Session with Derek Menholt, Chip King, and Kevin Rivenbark (Pro Mod Merchandise Trailer)
6:15 p.m.: Street Outlaws Qualifying Session 2
7 p.m.: Pro Stock Motorcycle and Car Qualifying Sessions
7:45 p.m.: Nitro Funny Car and Top Fuel Qualifying Sessions
Post-Qualifying: Ford Racing Exhibition
Saturday, April 25
8 a.m.: Gates and Midway Open
8 a.m.: B.R.A.K.E.S. and Hotcakes Fundraiser (Ron Capps Motorsports Hospitality)
8:30 a.m.: Sportsman Eliminations
9:30 a.m.: Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle Mission #2Fast2Tasty Autograph Session, plus Darrell Gwynn and Frank Manzo (Mission Foods Display)
10 a.m.: Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon Autograph Session (Carlyle Tools Outlaw Midway Display)
10 a.m.: Jack Beckman and Josh Hart Autograph Session (John Force Racing Merch Trailer)
10 a.m.: SCAG Racing Autograph Session (SCAG Display)
10:15 a.m.: Dodge Autograph Session (Dodge Display)
10:30 a.m.: Pro Mod Autograph Session with Alex Laughlin, Tony Wilson, Mason Wright and Dewayne Wolfe (Pro Mod Merchandise Trailer)
11:30 a.m.: Elite Motorsports Autograph Session with all six Elite Pro Stock Drivers (JEGS Display)
11:40 a.m.: Street Outlaws Qualifying Session 3
12:30 p.m.: Top Fuel Qualifying Session (Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge)
12:50 p.m.: Nitro Funny Car Qualifying Session (Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge)
Post-Qualifying: Ford Racing Exhibition
1:45 p.m.: Pro Mod Autograph Session with Justin Bond, Micke Thielen and Jimmy Taylor (Pro Mod Merchandise Trailer)
2:45 p.m.: Street Outlaws Eliminations – Round 1
3 p.m.: Top Fuel Qualifying Session (Mission #2Fast2Tasty Final)
3:20 p.m.: Funny Car Qualifying Session (Mission #2Fast2Tasty Final)
Post-Qualifying: Ford Racing Exhibition
Sunday, April 26
8:30 a.m.: Gate 1 Opens
10 a.m.: Spectator Gate 2 and Midway Open
11 a.m.: SealMaster Track Walk and Driver Introductions
12 p.m.: Nitro & Pro Stock Round 1 Eliminations
2:15 p.m.: Nitro & Pro Stock Round 2 Eliminations
3:20 p.m.: Parade of Champions
3:40 p.m.: Final Pro Stock Eliminations
3:50 p.m.: Final Nitro Eliminations
Post-Race: Winner’s Circle
TICKETS
Fans can purchase tickets online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Every ticket is a pit pass, giving fans unmatched access to their favorite cars and rivers before a festival of 44,000 horsepower ignites the excitement.
MORE INFO
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