TSR Nitro Is Looking For Success At Four-Wide Nationals In Vegas

The Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Nitro teams are revving up for this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With two full-time entries, one in Top Fuel and the other in Funny Car, drivers Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan are looking to take advantage of their past success in Vegas to improve in the standings.

Tony Stewart, renowned for his success across various motorsport disciplines, is set to make his mark in Top Fuel racing at Las Vegas. Reflecting on his past achievements at the track, Stewart expressed his anticipation, stating, “Vegas has been pretty good to us.” He highlighted his debut in the Top Alcohol Dragster class in 2022 and his subsequent victory at the Four-Wide Nationals in 2023 as significant milestones. Stewart’s transition to Top Fuel is a testament to his versatility as a driver and his eagerness to embrace new challenges.

Meanwhile, the reigning Funny Car champion Matt Hagan aims to continue his winning streak at Vegas. As the defending champion of the Four-Wide Nationals, Hagan is determined to secure another victory alongside his teammate Stewart. Reflecting on his past successes, Hagan emphasized the importance of consistency and hard work in achieving success in drag racing.

Both drivers will sport special liveries representing meaningful causes close to their hearts. Stewart will showcase the colors of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting a life free from addiction. In memory of Rayce Rudeen, Stewart is honored to support the foundation’s mission of providing support and resources for addiction prevention and treatment.

On the other hand, Hagan will adorn the Operation Healing Forces/Shelor Motor Mile livery, symbolizing his commitment to supporting war-torn men and women. Hagan expressed his desire to engage with veterans and provide them an unforgettable experience at the track.

Both drivers will also participate in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, adding an extra layer of excitement to the qualifying schedule. 

Fans eager to catch the exhilarating action can tune in to NHRA.TV for live streaming of the qualifying sessions and eliminations throughout the weekend. Additionally, FS1 will provide comprehensive coverage, including qualifying and finals recaps, ensuring that fans don’t miss a moment of the excitement.

Friday, April 12 (Nitro Qualifying, streamed live on NHRA.TV)
• Nitro qualifying session (Q1): 12 p.m. PDT/3 p.m. EDT
• Nitro qualifying session (Q2): 2:30 p.m. PDT/5:30 p.m. EDT

Saturday, April 13 (Nitro Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, streamed live on NHRA.TV)
• Top Fuel qualifying session (Q3): 12 p.m. PDT/3 p.m. EDT
• Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge – Round 1: 12:15 p.m. PDT/3:15 p.m. EDT
• Funny Car qualifying session (Q3): 12:20 p.m. PDT/3:20 p.m. EDT
• Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge – Round 1: 12:35 p.m. PDT/3:35 p.m. EDT
• Top Fuel qualifying session (Q4): 2:30 p.m. PDT/5:30 p.m. EDT
• Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge – Finals: 2:45 p.m. PDT/5:45 p.m. EDT
• Funny Car qualifying session (Q4) – 2:50 p.m. PDT/5:50 p.m. EDT
• Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge – Finals: 3 p.m. PDT/6 p.m. EDT

Sunday, April 14 (Nitro Eliminations, streamed live on NHRA.TV)
• Round 1: 12 p.m. PDT/3 p.m. EDT
• Round 2: 1:45 p.m. PDT/4:45 p.m. EDT
• Finals: 3:20 p.m. PDT/6:20 p.m. EDT

TV coverage on FS1
• Friday, April 12: Qualifying show, recapping all of Friday’s action (8 p.m. PDT/11 p.m. EDT)
• Sunday, April 14: Qualifying show, recapping all of Saturday’s action (8 a.m. PDT/11 a.m. EDT)
• Sunday, April 14: Finals show (4 p.m. PDT/7 p.m. EDT)