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History was made at zMAX Dragway as Billy Banaka captured his first NHRA career win, taking the victory in the 4 Wide Final at the Carolina Nationals.
The Carolina Nationals are always a highlight on the NHRA calendar, and this year they became even more special for Banaka. Winning at a stage as big as zMAX is a milestone every driver dreams of, and doing it in the intense 4 Wide format makes it even more impressive.
With four lanes, four cars, and a packed house of fans, the pressure could not have been higher. Banaka rose to the moment, delivering a strong and steady pass when it mattered most. The win represents not just one race, but years of work, determination, and dedication from Billy and his team.
A first win is always unforgettable, but it also sets the tone for the future. Banaka has shown he belongs in the winner’s circle, and this could be the start of many more career highlights to come.
Congratulations to Billy Banaka and his crew on an incredible first NHRA career victory at the Carolina Nationals.
Carl Cox drove the "Coxy Cuda" to victory in the Carl Cox Motorsport 5.90 Pro Mod Series at Santa Pod Raceway after an unforgettable side by side final against Bruno Bader that was decided by just .02 seconds.
Travis "The Carolina Kid" Harvey continued his hot streak by winning Pro Boost at the PDRA North vs. South Shootout in Mechanicsville, Maryland. After qualifying No. 3, Harvey defeated Derek Ward in the final with a 3.59 at 209.36 mph.
Roderjan Busato captured the Pro Mod victory at the FT BR SPORT CUP in Brazil, while Aristeu da Veiga set a new Pro Mod class record with a 3.670-second pass at 336 km/h. It was another successful weekend for Proline-powered teams on one of Brazil's biggest drag racing stages.
