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Tony Stewart And Matt Hagan Advance To Finals At NHRA Four-Wide Nationals In Charlotte
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) drivers Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan showcased their skills at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte. Both drivers advanced to the final rounds in their respective categories, Top Fuel and Funny Car. Stewart, fresh from his first NHRA Top Fuel win in Las Vegas, aimed for another victory but finished third. Meanwhile, Hagan also secured a third-place finish in the Funny Car class.
Stewart's performance in Charlotte marked his third consecutive final round appearance. He qualified eighth and defeated top qualifier Doug Kalitta in the first round with a 3.779-second run. In the subsequent round, he clocked a 3.760 to advance further. Despite finishing third in the final against Shawn Langdon and Justin Ashley, Stewart is now second in the NHRA Mission Top Fuel points standings.
Hagan, a four-time NHRA World Funny Car champion, entered as the defending champion at Charlotte. He qualified eighth and won his opening rounds with impressive runs of 3.939 and 3.962 seconds. In the final round, Hagan faced tough competition from Austin Prock and Ron Capps but finished third with a 3.939-second run.
The Virginia driver’s consistent performance has moved him to second place in the NHRA Mission Funny Car points standings as they head to Joliet for the Route 66 NHRA Nationals on May 16-18.
Sweden’s Ida Zetterström made her return to NHRA Top Fuel action with her JCM Racing/Dodge//SRT dragster in Charlotte. She delivered consistent performances throughout the weekend but narrowly missed advancing to the semifinals with a 3.753-second run in the first round.
The upcoming Route 66 NHRA Nationals will feature nitro qualifying sessions starting on May 16 at 2 p.m., with eliminations scheduled for May 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Dodge's Continued Legacy
Dodge continues its legacy of high performance with its lineup of vehicles like the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. The brand remains committed to delivering powerful vehicles while embracing future innovations such as electrification.
Mopar, known for genuine parts and accessories, supports Dodge's performance goals by providing exceptional service and parts worldwide. Mopar's history dates back to its inception as an antifreeze product line in 1937 and has since evolved into a symbol of vehicle care and performance enhancement.
The next-generation Dodge Charger retains its status as a leading muscle car with options like the all-electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack and multi-energy powertrains like the SIXPACK H.O., powered by a Twin Turbo Hurricane engine.
Fans can follow all NHRA action through platforms like DodgeGarage.com, which offers updates on races, events, galleries, and more related to Dodge//SRT and Mopar drag racing news.
"It's hard to be disappointed after we've made it to the finals for three races in a row," said Stewart about his recent performances. "We just have to make sure we stay focused and don't let little issues creep in."
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