zMAX Dragway is a drag racing facility located in Concord, North Carolina, adjacent to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Opened in 2008, the facility hosts a variety of racing events.
History Completed in 2008, zMAX Dragway was developed by Speedway Motorsports and designed by Bruton Smith and his team. It was reportedly the first four-lane, all-concrete drag strip in the world, earning it the nickname "The Bellagio of Drag Strips". The facility also features two pedestrian tunnels beneath the track.
zMAX Dragway is a venue for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), hosting several major events annually including the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The NHRA Carolina Nationals, typically scheduled for September, is part of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
In addition to NHRA events, zMAX Dragway has hosted SuperMotocross World Championship races since 2023.
Current Track Records
CategoryE.T.SpeedDriverEventRefTop Fuel 3.647 Mike Salinas 2023 betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Mike Salinas 2023 betway NHRA Carolina NationalsFunny Car 3.824 John Force 2024 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Bob Tasca III 2024 NHRA Four-Wide NationalsPro Stock 6.455 Jason Line 2015 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Greg Anderson 2015 NHRA Four-Wide NationalsPro Stock Motorcycle 6.671 Gaige Herrera 2024 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Eddie Krawiec 2021 NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
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