(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina. The weather was a challenge, but they ultimately got the race in and lucky for us we have great photos from our dude David Whealon.

David Whealon shot these images and there are some stunners in here. From the four wide launches to the tight shots of funny cars and dragsters rocketing off into the night, if you dig drag racing, you’ll dig these photos. We’ll be back with other classes as the week goes on, but these nitro burning missiles are leading us off!

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