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How NHRA Four-Wide Works

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Top Fuelers and Funny Cars running four across! I had never been to a four-wide drag race until I attended the second-ever NHRA Denso Auto Parts Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip in Las Vegas in April. It’s amazing and you should experience it, but my big takeaway was that it’s far more entertaining when you understand exactly how it works and what makes it challenging for the crews and teams. I’m here to explain.

Comparatively few people have even seen a live four-wide race. They weren’t uncommon as I write this). In 2018, a Las Vegas four-wide event was added to the NHRA roster.

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