Duane Shields Returns to Competition in Charlotte

Charlotte, NC - Duane Shields returned to the driver's seat at the NHRA 4 Wide Nationals in Charlotte after turning over the driving duties to Madison Payne for the first quarter of the 2022 NHRA racing season. Duane qualified well at the "4 Wides" landing fourth with an impressive 5.22 at 276 MPH.

Similar to the recently completed Four-Wide race in Las Vegas, the cars race four at a time with the first and second place winners advancing to the next round.

Duane was grouped in the first quad with Taylor Vetter, Mike Hepp, and Brian McBride. Unfortunately, Duane could not match that 5.22 in qualifying and instead lost traction right off the starting line while Taylor and Hepp moved on in eliminations. Although the team didn't fare better, Duane is happy to be driving once again after a long absence. "I’m glad to be driving again but I was disappointed with our round one results. Lane four had been much better throughout the weekend, and we thought it would be good for us. We had lane choice and regret our decision. Everyone in our class ended up having problems in that lane" Duane said.

In addition, Duane's teammate Michael Handras took the win in Super Comp. "We were happy that Michael was able to win the Wallyin Super Comp" Duane said.

Next up for the Muscle Milk team is a Lucas Oil Regional event in Cecil City, MD. "We will get things ready for our regional races" Duane said after the completion of back-to-back NHRA national events. Duane would like to thank NGK Spark Plugs, Muscle Milk, GRP Rods, Clean Boost, and BAE for their excellent support in 2022.