Randy Meyer Racing added their first final round appearance to its 2025 campaign with strong results at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend. Team driver Matt Cummings piloted the Maxima Racing Oils / CP-Carrillo Top Alcohol Dragster through three quads of intense competition, advancing to the final quad and finishing second overall on Sunday afternoon.
Cummings qualified 8th going into race day after a best run of 5.327 seconds at 268.06 MPH during Q4. With changing track conditions and desert heat pushing teams to their limits, the Randy Meyer Racing crew worked tirelessly between rounds to keep both entries running consistently.
In the opening round of eliminations, Cummings cut a sharp .064 light and powered to a 5.330-second pass, earning a win light and advancing to round two. There, he laid down another consistent run—a 5.322 ET at 273 MPH—to secure his place in the final quad alongside Shawn Cowie, Joey Severance, and Mitch Myers.
The final round was one of the tightest battles of the day. Cummings launched with a .055 reaction time—second quickest light of the group—and posted a solid 5.343 ET at 271.79 MPH to earn the runner-up finish behind Cowie’s dominating 5.277 ET.
“I can’t believe we got the runner-up—it’s like found money getting a runner-up, and what a tough field to get through,” said Cummings. “It’s tough racing out here for the injected nitro cars. I’m extremely pleased and can’t wait for Charlotte.”
McKenna Bold also made the 16-car field in her Maxima Racing Oils / CP-Carrillo dragster, qualifying 10th with a 5.349 at 266.11 MPH. She left strong with a .071 light in round one but was forced to lift early after the car lost traction and veered toward the centerline.
Despite the early exit, Bold’s presence and rookie performance continue to build momentum for the team’s two-car program. Both cars benefited from the power and durability of Maxima Racing Oils and CP-Carrillo components—a combination that’s proving to be a reliable foundation for performance under pressure.
“Having both cars qualify and run competitive times at a four-wide national event is a huge statement for our program,” said team owner Randy Meyer. “The conditions in Vegas are always challenging, but the crew worked flawlessly to give Matt and McKenna great cars every round. We’re happy with the runner-up and already focused on the next one.”
The Las Vegas Four-Wide Nationals marked the fourth event of the 2025 NHRA season for the team. Randy Meyer Racing now heads into the eastern swing with confidence and momentum, competing next at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 26–27. A race they’re proven to win at.
