McClenathan leads at first four-wide NHRA event

Written by Associated Press

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Cory McClenathan raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday at the first NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

Robert Hight (Funny car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were qualifying leaders at the first event in NHRA history to feature four-wide drag racing.

McClenathan posted a track-record time of 3.790 seconds at a top speed of 315.93 mph in his dragster to hold the early lead over teammates Antron Brown, who was second with a 3.819 at 213.93, and third-place Tony Schumacher, who posted a performance of 3.830 at 315.49 in his dragster.

Qualifying continues Saturday with eliminations Sunday.

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