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Market: Las Vegas
Track: LMS
Event: Four Wide Nationals
Date: April 12-14
TV: FSN1
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2024 Season Schedule and Score Card
Phoenix AZ,
Firebird Raceway
LODRS Regional
Feb. 24 - 26
Results: First Round
Pomona, CA
In n Out Raceway
NHRA Winternationals
March 21-24
Results: Quarterfinals
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Fourwide Nationals
April 12-14
Results:
Charlotte, NC
Zmax Dragway
4Wide Nationals
April 26-28
Results:
Cecil Countyl, MD
Cecil County Raceway
LODRS Regional
May 10-11
Results:
Reading, PA
Maple Grove Raceway
LODRS Regional
May 24-25
Results:
Norwalk, OH
Summit Raceway Park
LODRS Regional
May 31- June 2
Results:
Norwalk, OH
Summit Raceway Park
Summit Nationals
June 27-29
Results:
Brainerd, MN
Brainerd Raceway
Lucas Oil Nationals
Aug 15-18
Results:
Indianapolis, IN
Lucas Oil Raceway
Chevrolet NHRA US Nationals
Aug 28 - Sept. 2
Results:
Reading, PA
Maple Grove Raceway
NHRA Keystone Nationals
Sept. 12-15
Results:
Charlotte, NC
Zmax Dragway
Carolina Nationals
Sept. 201-22
Results:
Richmond, VA
Virginia Motorsports Park
LODRS Regional
Sept 27- 28
Results:
Dallas, TX
Texas Motorplex
NHRA Dallas Nationals
October 10-13
Results:
Phoenix AZ,
Firebird Raceway
LODRS Regional
October 10-13
Results: First Round
Las Vegas, NV
The Strip at Las Vegas
NHRA Toyota Nationals
Oct. 31-Nov. 3
Results:
Las Vegas, NV
The Strip at Las Vegas
LODRS Regional
-Nov. 8-9
Results:
Pomona, CA
In n Out Raceway
In-N-Out Burger Finals
Nov. 14-17
Results:
11 Nationals / 7 Regionals Madison
LODRS (Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series)
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Madison Reaches Quarterfinals at Wet and Wild Winternationals
Story and Photo by Rich Bailey
Los Angeles - The NHRA Winternationals lived up to its name despite the race being scheduled in early spring. Even with the sometimes wild and wet weather in the later half of the weekend, the Top Alcohol teams got in two qualifying runs on a mostly sunny day on Friday. Madison Payne qualified the Muscle Milk A/Fuel Dragster in the no. 7 position with a 5.37 at 274 MPH.
In round one, Madison raced first-time opponent Trever Larkin in the Redline-sponsored entry. At the hit, the Muscle Milk machine was out first with a .087 to Larkin's .108. As the cars charged to the finish line, it was all Madison taking the win with a 5.34 at 274 MPH over Larkin's 5.57 at 257 MPH. "Trever Larkin had a couple of holes out so I never saw him" Madison said.
In round two, Madison raced Garrett Bateman. At the hit, Bateman got the starting line advantage with a .048 over Madison's .070. Bateman kept the lead and rang up a 5.24 at 276 MPH to Madison's 5.30 at 277 MPH which was her best run of the weekend. After the event, Madison summed up the race. "We certainly improved from the season-opening race in Phoenix, but we now need to get some momentum going. The weather made it a tough event for everyone. I was still in the race with my Super Comp Dragster waiting for the rain to stop when that crazy hail storm passed over. But I won't miss the remaining eliminations when the race resumes at a later date" she said.
Next, the team returns to their home track in Las Vegas for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 12-14. Madison and team owner Duane Shields would like to encourage their fans to support their fine sponsors including Muscle Milk, GRP Connecting Rods, NGK Spark Plugs, Brad Anderson Enterprises, and Clean Boost for the 2024 season.
Madison Qualifies Second at Season Opening NHRA Regional Event
Story by Rich Bailey
Phoenix - Towards the end of the 2023 season, some great news came down to both racers and fans alike that the Phoenix facility targeted for demolition would be saved and re-branded back to its former name Firebird Raceway. This past weekend the track reopened for the first NHRA Lucas Oil Regional event on the West Coast for the 2024 season.
Madison and the Muscle Milk team showed no signs of rust by qualifying second for the eight-car field with a very competitive 5.24 at 275 MPH.
Madison faced Southern California firefighter Johnny Ahten in the first round of eliminations. At the hit, it was Ahten out first with a .055 to Madison's close .064. Unfortunately as soon as the car launched, Madison's car overpowered the race surface and lost traction. Meanwhile, Ahten was on a solid run and took the win light with a 5.32 at 270 MPH.
Next, the team moves on to Pomona, CA for the NHRA Winternationals, March 21-24. Madison and team owner Duane Shields welcomes back Muscle Milk, GRP Connecting Rods, NGK Spark Plugs, Brad Anderson Enterprises, and Clean Boost for the 2024 season.
Madison Concludes First Full NHRA Season Finishing Eighth Nationally
Story and photo by Rich Bailey
Pomona California - Madison Payne concluded her first full season driving the Muscle Milk A/Fuel Dragster at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona. Madison qualified ninth with a strong 5.24 at 276 MPH for yet another juggernaut field of tough contenders.
In round one, Madison faced a familiar opponent, Tony Stewart. Both Stewart and Madison have come a long way since the 2022 season when they both began their careers driving an A/Fuel dragster. At the start, it was Stewart out first with a .050 to Madison's .083. As the cars moved past the starting line Madison began to lose traction as did Stewart a little farther down the track. Both drivers had to peddle but Madison was farther behind as she smoked the tires sooner in the run. Stewart meanwhile was able to recover and won the round with a 5.31 at 276 MPH to Madison's 7.45 at 129 MPH.
While it wasn't the finish to the season the team expected, they still had a great season finishing eighth nationally with back-to-back final-round finishes which included Madison's victory at the historic NHRA US Nationals. "We qualified for the toughest field in Top Alcohol Dragster history. Unfortunately, we smoked the tires in round one. As the season ends, we are thankful for our Indy win and a number eight national finish" team owner Duane Shields said.
"It was a good first full season with our win at Indy. But from here we will regroup and come back better. The season didn't end the way we wanted it to, but we'll figure it out and be stronger as a result" Madison added.
With less than a week since the conclusion of the season, the Muscle Milk team is already excited to begin next season. "We are looking forward to our 2024 season and we have to thank our sponsors for all they do for us" Duane said. Duane and Madison appreciate all of the help they have received this season from Muscle Milk, GRP Connecting Rods, NGK Spark Plugs, Brad Anderson Enterprises, and Clean Boost.
Madison Goes to the Quarterfinal Round at Nevada Nationals
Story and photos by Rich Bailey
Las Vegas - After qualifying in the top three with a fine 5.24 at 272 MPH, Madison Payne and the Muscle Milk A/Fuel Dragster team lasted through the quarterfinal round at the NHRA Nevada Nationals held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway complex.
In round one, Madison took on Eric Chesleigh who also resides in Madison's hometown of Clearmont, California. At the start, Chesleigh was off the starting line first with a .058 to Madison's .097 but he was no match for the Muscle Milk machine's horsepower as Madison quickly passed Chesleigh and took the win light with a 5.28 at 274 MPH over his valiant 5.36 at 268 MPH.
In the quarterfinals which was delayed until late in the afternoon on Sunday, Madison raced Kim Parker. At the hit, Parker was able to get out of the box first with a .039 to Madison's .100. At the finish line, it was Parker taking the win with a 5.30 at 265 MPH to Madison's 5.28 at 273 MPH. "We win as a team and lose as a team. We look to rebound next weekend in Pomona" car owner Duane Shields said.
Las Vegas Lucas Oil Regional
The following weekend, most of Nevada Nationals' Top Alcohol Dragster field stayed over for the final NHRA Lucas Oil regional race of the year. This resulted in 17 cars vying for a tough eight-car field. Unfortunately, Madison and the Muscle Milk team were one of nine teams that found themselves on the outside looking in after the final qualifying session. The team believes they resolved the problem at the Las Vegas Regionals, a bad set of tires. They will have a new set in Pomona, and look forward to ending the year on a strong note.
Next up is the final NHRA event of the year, the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona, November 10-12. Duane and Madison would like to thank their loyal marketing partners including Muscle Milk, GRP Connecting Rods, NGK Spark Plugs, Clean Boost, and Brad Anderson Enterprises for their support this season.
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Duane Shield
Team Owner
Madison Payne
Driver
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