NHRA announced that the 2011 NHRA Four Wide Nationals at zMAX
Dragway will once again feature four-wide racing in all four
professional categories. The spring event in Charlotte will be the
only race on the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series
schedule that will showcase four-wide racing.
“Few would argue the amount of attention the four-wide
race received leading up to and even following the event from our
fans, racers and the media,” said Tom Compton, president,
NHRA. “The spectacle of four-wide racing is nothing short of
breathtaking and we want to build on that and share the four-wide
experience with our fans once again in 2011.”
The even will go on despite vehement protests from drivers
after the event.
NHRA is planning to improve upon the format and make
adjustments to enhance the experience for everyone. Areas under
review include the experience on-site for the fans, improving
television for fans watching at home, maximizing sponsor value, and
working with the race teams on operational functions including the
staging process.
“I want to thank Bruton and Marcus Smith and everyone
at SMI for believing in NHRA and having the vision to build a
facility that is truly one of the crown jewels of the sport,”
said Compton.
