Hagan Looks To Repeat His 4-Wide Win In Charlotte

The fifth stop of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series rolls into zMAX Dragway this weekend for the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 25-27, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) will be front and center, with Tony Stewart competing in Top Fuel and Matt Hagan in Funny Car, both aiming to extend their momentum.

Stewart Rides High After First Top Fuel Victory – 

Coming off his long-awaited first career Top Fuel win in Las Vegas, Stewart enters Charlotte just 16 points behind leader Shawn Langdon.

“It finally allows myself and this entire team to stop having to answer the questions of if and when we’re going to win our first race,” Stewart said. “To get the first one out of the way allows the team to go to Charlotte with our heads up high and know that we can do this. It takes a lot of pressure off of everybody and allows us to just show up and race.”

Charlotte holds sentimental value for the NASCAR Hall of Famer.

“It’s a home away from home. I spent a lot of time in Charlotte during my NASCAR days, so going back there with a Top Fuel win under my belt means a lot.”

Hagan Returns to Defend His Crown – 

Reigning Funny Car champion Matt Hagan is also looking to repeat last year’s Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals win. Sitting fourth in points, Hagan remains a constant threat with his Dodge//SRT HELLCAT Funny Car.

“I love racing at Charlotte – the energy, the fans, the history we’ve made there – it just fires me up,” Hagan said. “We’ve got a great car, and with American Rebel Beer on the side of our Dodge//SRT HELLCAT Funny Car, it’s all about going fast, putting on a show, and parking it in the winner’s circle.”

Hagan already has four career wins at zMAX Dragway and is looking to add another to the list this weekend.

Bonus Action with the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge – 

Both drivers will compete in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday — a fan-favorite rematch format that delivers side-by-side racing with bonus points and prize money on the line.

• Stewart faces off against Steve Torrence, Doug Kalitta, and Justin Ashley.

• Hagan will challenge Daniel Wilkerson, J.R. Todd, and Paul Lee in Round 1.

Fan Engagement: Autographs, Appearances & Music – 

Fans will have several chances to meet both drivers:

• Mission Foods Autograph Session (Friday at 2:15 p.m. EDT)

• Tony Stewart Store Merchandise Trailer

  • Hagan: Friday at 6:15 p.m.

  • Stewart: Saturday at 11:15 a.m.

• Nitro Alley Stage: Hagan and American Rebel Beer CEO Andy Ross speak Saturday morning

In addition, Andy Ross will perform a free live concert on Saturday between qualifying rounds, blending racing excitement with country rock entertainment.

American Rebel Light Takes Center Stage – 

As title sponsor, American Rebel Light is giving fans 21 and over a refreshing way to enjoy the event, with beer available on-site and in nearby venues.

“We’re so excited for American Rebel Light and for our good friend Andy Ross,” said Stewart. “This is a beer brand that’s growing fast. It’s a great beer and it stands for the same values we believe in — freedom, grit, and getting after it.”

A Historic Weekend for Top Fuel – 

This race marks the 1,000th Top Fuel event in NHRA history, a milestone that makes this already thrilling weekend even more meaningful.

With both Stewart and Hagan in top form, fans can expect high horsepower, fierce competition, and plenty of action at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

NHRA TV Schedule: When to Watch the Action – 

Fans who can’t make it to zMAX Dragway will still have several chances to catch all the excitement of the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on television. Coverage begins Friday, April 25, with the first round of qualifying airing live on FS1 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Saturday’s action continues with live coverage of the third qualifying session at 12:00 p.m. ET, followed by the finals of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at 2:30 p.m. ET, also on FS1.

Final eliminations take place on Sunday, April 27, and while the racing happens earlier in the day, fans can watch all the highlights and decisive rounds during a delayed broadcast at 6:00 p.m. ET on FS1. Whether you’re cheering on Tony Stewart’s Top Fuel campaign or watching Matt Hagan go for another win in Funny Car, the entire weekend promises wall-to-wall drag racing action.