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Top Fuel’s Mike Salinas became the first driver in NHRA history to go 300-mph in the 1/8-mile, setting both ends of the track record on Saturday at zMAX Dragway en route to qualifying No. 1 at the 15th annual betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.

The Top Fuel legend and eight-time world champ enjoyed a sizeable turnaround to open the Countdown to the Championship, advancing to the semifinals last weekend to kick off the playoffs.

Kaylene Kramer was a teacher at Eastwood Elementary School who supported her family and continued to teach through her cancer diagnosis.

Ted Agurkis, Eric Kramer, Christopher Sheerer and Victoria Foanio will be honored Friday

Robert Hight, in his 100th final round, captured his 64th NHRA win over Chad Green on Monday in the delayed Pep Boys NHRA Nationals finals.

Justin Ashley, Erica Enders, Gaige Herrera all hold serve for Countdown opener at Maple Grove.

Bob Tasca, Eric Enders, Gaige Herrera also take first-round leads at Maple Grove Raceway.

Top-seeded Dallas Glenn angling to be the first first-time season champion in the class since Tanner Gray in 2018.

Defending Funny Car world champion Ron Capps moved into the points lead and picked up his 75th career win on Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway, powering past Robert Hight in the final round of the 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.

Funny Car Winner Ron Capps Earns 75th Wally; Dallas Glenn Prevails in Pro Stock.