Take a look at this, NHRA zMAX 4-Wide Nationals SUNDAY RECAP, Wild Finishes & Winners!
Sunday at the NHRA 4 Wide Nationals was exactly what fans wanted
Record speed, dramatic quad battles, and several massive statements made before the series heads deeper into 2026.
Held at zMAX Dragway, the four wide format once again delivered nonstop action with four winners emerging from one of NHRA’s most chaotic weekends.
Doug Kalitta Rewrites the Record Book in Top Fuel
Doug Kalitta stole the spotlight on Sunday with an absolutely monstrous final round pass.
Kalitta blasted to:
3.692 ET
342.98 MPH
That run not only gave him the event win, but also set a new zMAX Dragway speed record and became the third fastest run in NHRA history. He outran a stacked final quad featuring Shawn Langdon, Tony Stewart, and Leah Pruett.
This also marked Kalitta’s 60th career national event victory.
Ron Capps Wins a Wild Funny Car Battle
Ron Capps came through when it counted most in Funny Car.
In typical four wide fashion, reaction time and lane discipline were everything, and Capps stayed smooth through the chaos to secure one of the biggest wins of the weekend.
Funny Car was loaded with contenders all day, making this one of the toughest ladders to survive.
Matt Hartford Gets It Done in Pro Stock
Matt Hartford grabbed the Pro Stock victory after navigating one of the most technical classes in Charlotte.
Four wide Pro Stock racing is all about razor close reaction times and keeping the car perfectly planted, and Hartford delivered in both areas.
His consistency all weekend finally paid off on Sunday.
Gaige Herrera Continues Motorcycle Dominance
Gaige Herrera once again showed why he remains one of the hottest riders in NHRA competition.
After looking sharp all weekend, Herrera closed it out on Sunday and added another big trophy to his growing résumé.
He entered eliminations with momentum and never let it go.
Right Trailers Outlaw Street Delivered Street Outlaws Fireworks
One of the fan favorite additions on Sunday was the Right Trailers Outlaw Street class.
Big names from the no prep world were in the spotlight:
Scott Taylor edged Shawn Ellington by just .009 seconds in a thriller.
Ryan Martin also advanced after Carson Baker red lit at the hit.
That gave Sunday a perfect blend of NHRA nitro and Street Outlaws style heads up action.
Why This Sunday Felt Bigger Than Normal
This was not just another race day.
Charlotte gave fans:
Record setting Top Fuel speed
Tight four wide finishes
Street Outlaws crossover battles
Momentum shifts in championship points
The season now feels fully underway, and several drivers made it clear they are serious title threats.
Final Thoughts
The NHRA 4 Wide Nationals Sunday eliminations brought everything:
Speed
Chaos
Records
Big names delivering under pressure
With Doug Kalitta rewriting history and stars like Ron Capps and Gaige Herrera cashing in, Charlotte may end up being one of the defining stops of the early 2026 NHRA season.
