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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.

Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith wasn’t at the first race in the class, but the six-time champ will be at the 500th official race for the category, which takes place at this weekend’s 15th annual betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

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.

Doug Kalitta wins the Top Fuel final, Matt Hartford earns the win in Pro Stock and Matt Smith takes the Pro Stock Motorcycle final

Due to inclement weather, the semifinals and finals of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals have been postponed to Monday at Maple Grove Raceway. Action will begin at 10 a.m.

Doug Kalitta wins the Top Fuel final, Matt Hartford earns the win in Pro Stock and Matt Smith takes the Pro Stock Motorcycle final

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.

The 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship postseason begins at Maple Grove