Larry Dixon became the sixth driver in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing history to win 500 rounds in competition.

Dixon’s first round victory came at the expense of Pat Dakin during the first round of the Thunder Valley Nationals. He won his first round of competition in 1995 over the legendary Connie Kalitta.

Dixon wasn’t as eager to get the 500th victory as much as he was to win a round of competition.

“I’m just happy to get that round win,” Dixon admitted. “Getting past first has been tough for us. It wasn’t any easier that time. It went out and rattled the tires because the track is tight. 

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