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Rain Ruins Day One of NHRA 4-Wide Qualifying

4wide_logoPersistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to postpone qualifying for the fourth annual Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Fueled by Full Throttle at zMAX Dragway until Saturday at 12:15 p.m.

One qualifying session of racing was completed in Pro Stock Motorcycle, while 10 cars were able to make runs in Pro Stock before rain showers moved into the area Friday afternoon.

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, featured at this event for the first time since 2010, John Hall took the No. 1 spot with a time of 6.930 seconds on the Matt Smith Racing Buell.  In Pro Stock, Shane Gray was quickest of the 10 cars that ran before the rain fell.

Gates will open at 8 a.m. Qualifying rounds are set for Saturday at 12:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. for Sunday’s final eliminations. Be a part of the action all weekend with a 3-Day Pass to the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals starting at $99.  Tickets for children 13 and under are free with any paid adult ticket; to purchase general admission or reserved seats please visit www.zMAXDragway.com or call the box office at (800) 455-FANS (3267).

This story was originally published on April 19, 2013. Drag Illustrated

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