8.14 Hagan Talks Pomona Win, McKenna and Pedregon Preview Charlotte

About this episode

The episode features discussions on the Pomona race and previews the Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals with insights from notable NHRA figures.

On this three-wide episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster dropped on Charlott Four-Wide Nationals week, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKennna, and Matt Hagan. Pedregon and McKenna join first to look back on an epic Pomona race day and then look forward at the names and news makers that will be attacking this four wide format at Charlotte for the only time this season. The discussion ranges from paid drivers looking like professionals, the return of Pro Stock Motorcycles, another potential KB runway Pro Stock season, and more. Matt Hagan joins the show next for a rollicking conversation that looks over not only his Pomona win, but the strength of his established team that is already in a championship form. Hagan covers lots of ground here, has interesting takes, and delivers on his larger-than-life personality. A big show leading into a big two race stretch for the NHRA!

People in this episode

Host: Brian Lohnes

Guests: Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKennna, Matt Hagan

Topics covered

• Pomona
• Charlotte
• NHRA
• Pro Stock Motorcycles
• four wide format

Keywords

• NHRA Insider
• Speedmaster
• championship
• Pro Stock

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Pro Stock Motorcycles, Pro Stock, Speedmaster

Places: Pomona, Charlotte

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