GR Supra takes the form of new Jr. Roadster for NHRA
In support of NHRA, Half Scale and Antron Brown to establish this new class, Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) engineers developed the GR Supra Jr. Roadster as the first of its kind for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
NHRA announces Saturday sellout at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
NHRA officials at Gainesville Raceway announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
NHRA officials at Gainesville Raceway announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
The race kicks off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and the huge fanbase packed the legendary…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Gainesville Raceway on Saturday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, capturing all of the on-track and off-track action.
Media Day outtakes
Media Day, an annual first-race tradition for drivers to get their new publicity photos and headshots, is supposed to be serious business, but there's still plenty of time for camera-mugging, gymnastics, and other hijinks.
Bob Tasca III: "I haven't been this excited about a season in a long time"
It’s early in the season – with just testing and one day of Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals qualifying behind us — but if there’s an unexpected MVP so far this season, it’s definitely Bob Tasca III.
It’s early in the season – with just testing and one day of Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals qualifying behind us — but if there’s an unexpected MVP so far this season, it’s definitely Bob Tasca III.
The veteran Funny Car racer and car…
John Headley wins TAFC round; walks away from tangle with guardwall
Top Alcohol Funny Car racer John Headley won his opening round race against Bob McCosh Jr., but things when wrong at the finish line when his car crossed the centerline and made contact with the retaining wall. Headley walked away from the incident.
Anderson expects both growing pains, and sixth championship for new KB Titan Racing
Greg Anderson and the rest of the KB Titan Pro Stock team quickly adjust to a hectic off-season as they look to shift the balance of power in the Pro Stock class.
The merger of KB Racing and Titan Racing Engines ahead of the 2023 NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series was one of drag racing’s most talked about and debated developments. What will become of the legendary team that Ken Black and Greg Anderson…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals Saturday preview
Before a rain shower interrupted Friday’s action, the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was off to a rousing start with a packed house at Gainesville Raceway and plenty of memorable runs by NHRA Camping World Series pros as the 2023 season got underway.
Before a rain shower interrupted Friday’s action, the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was off to a rousing start with a packed house at Gainesville Raceway and plenty of memorable runs by NHRA Camping World Series pros as the 2023…
Force, Tasca, Enders, and Johnson lead after abbreviated day one in Gainesville
Day one low qualifiers for the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway include Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Steve Johnson.
The fans who jammed Gainesville Raceway for the opening day of pro qualifying at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals got more than what they paid for with a thrilling day of qualifying for the season-opening event in the Camping…
National Debt Relief set to start new season with Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley Racing has announced a partnership with National Debt Relief, the country’s largest debt relief company. The partnership will begin with the season opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 9-12, at Gainesville Raceway and continue throughout the first three races of the 2023 NHRA season.
Justin Ashley Racing has announced a partnership with National Debt Relief, the country’s largest debt relief company. The partnership will begin with the season opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 9-12, at Gainesville Raceway…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Gainesville Raceway on Friday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, capturing all of the on-track and off-track action.
First-round picks made for Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout in Gainesville
The gauntlets were laid down for Saturday’s Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout as the top drivers in the class made their first-round callouts for the $80,000-to-win special event, held during qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
The gauntlets were laid down for Saturday’s Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout as the top drivers in the class made their first-round callouts for the $80,000-to-win special event, held during qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals…
What could be: Looking ahead at some possible historic milestones in 2023
Erica Enders is poised to become the winningest female driver in NHRA history, while Brittany Force will almost assuredly become the sport's leading female winner in Top Fuel.
The record books of NHRA Drag Racing are filled with more than 70 years of history, and many great drivers have left what once were indelible marks on the scoresheet, marks that this year could be in jeopardy.
As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag…
After fantastic 2022, Funny Car's Ron Capps not backing down in title defense
It was a historic season in many respects for Ron Capps last year, as the veteran Funny Car standout won his second straight world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Season and gives Capps plenty of momentum going into 2023.
It was a historic season in many respects for Ron Capps last year, as the veteran Funny Car standout won his second straight world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Season.
But it was also his first as a team owner, becoming the…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals Friday preview
For just the second time, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, kicks off a season at historic Gainesville Raceway with the 54th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The first of 21 national events this season, the Gainesville event is also one of the most historic and most prestigious races in the sport.
For just the second time, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, kicks off a season at historic Gainesville Raceway with the 54th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The first of 21 national events this season, the Gainesville…
FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series set for big 2023 debut in Gainesville
With plenty of momentum from a number of major announcements in the off-season, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to open the 2023 season as part of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
With plenty of momentum from a number of major announcements in the off-season, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to open the 2023 season as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
Tricky Tipster: Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Kicking off the new season, Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident odds-maker, has elected to go with reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champs Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith as his pre-race favorites for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
It all begins here. At this point, every single driver in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is tied for the championship lead with zero points and eternal optimism abounds at Gainesville Raceway.
Championships cannot be won in Gainesville…
David Barton set to defend Flexjet Factory Stock title in Gainesville
Reigning Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown champion David Barton will return to Gainesville Raceway to begin his title defense at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
The Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown once again begins its season at historic Gainesville Raceway during the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. After a lengthy off season, the heated competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford…
Fans Pack NHRA Gatornationals FanFest at Burnyzz Speed Shop
In advance of the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA and Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart hosted a massive car show and FanFest at Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Fla.
In advance of the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA and Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart hosted a massive car show and FanFest at Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Fla.
The inaugural event featured nearly two dozen NHRA…
John Hall to honor B.R.A.K.E.S. teen defensive driving program during 2023
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall will donate signage of his Suzuki Pro Stock motorcycle to Doug Herbert’s national pro-active teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. for the 2023 racing season.
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall will donate signage of his Suzuki Pro Stock motorcycle to Doug Herbert’s national pro-active teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) for the 2023 racing season.…
Top 5 moments from the 1983 Gatornationals
Let's take a quick trip in the wayback machine to 1983, where we review the Top 5 moments from a very memorable NHRA Gatornationals.
Gainesville Wednesday Testing Report: One final tune-up before it’s go time
Prior to the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, teams in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown took part in a multi-part test. Here is a full report on Wednesday’s action.
Prior to the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, teams in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown took part in a multi-part test. Here is a full report on Wednesday’s action.
On Friday morning, the 2023…
Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force looks to open 2023 season in a big way
Fresh off a record-breaking season and her second world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Top Fuel star Brittany Force has no plans of letting up — or slowing down.
Fresh off a record-breaking season and her second world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Top Fuel star Brittany Force has no plans of letting up — or slowing down.
The fastest female in sports, Force broke…
With new partners, clutch system, and crew chiefs, Lee hopes to contend for wins
Paul Lee will roll into 2023 with a new six-disc clutch system and new backers of his FTI Performance Funny Car when he kicks off the season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
As an entrepreneur, Paul Lee knows what it takes for a business to be successful. With the proper strategy and the right people on the team, the start of the season will be the step in the right direction for contention in the Funny Car class.…
Kalitta Motorsports renews partnerships with Fifth Third Bank, Revchem Composites
In separate announcements, Kalitta Motorsports reported that it has signed extensions with longterm partners Fifth Third Bank and Revchem Composites.
Fifth Third Bank, Kalitta Motorsports sign multiyear partnership extension
Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a long-time partner of both Kalitta Air and Kalitta Motorsports, signed a multiyear contract…
FTI Pro Mod Showdown to take place in Gainesville qualifying and first round
The FTI Pro Mod Showdown award will take place during the qualifying and the first round of eliminations in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Finish Line Consultants and FTI Performance have announced a special FTI Pro Mod Showdown award that will take place during the qualifying and the first round of eliminations in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A…
Tuesday Gainesville testing report: Pedregon and Tasca continue to impress
Prior to the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, teams in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown took part in a multi-part test. Here is a full report on Tuesday’s action.
The last Funny Car driver to turn on a win light in NHRA competition is Cruz Pedregon who, of course, won the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals last November. Based on his performance during pre-season testing, Pedregon also figures to gain his…
Top Fuel license in hand, 19-year-old Cody Krohn has big plans
The 2023 season has only just begun, but for Cody Krohn, this year has already been unforgettable. In February, Krohn earned a license to race Top Fuel in NHRA, and less than a month later, he reached his first final round in Top Alcohol Dragster.
The 2023 season of NHRA Drag Racing has only just begun, but for Cody Krohn, this year has already been unforgettable. In February, at just 18 years of age, Krohn earned a license to race Top Fuel in NHRA, and less than a month later, he reached his…
Legends Nitro Funny Cars Series announces 2023 schedule
Nitromethane-burning Funny Cars with body styles from the 1960s and 1970s began earning championship points in the Legends Nitro Funny Cars Series at last weekend’s Good Vibrations March Meet.
The 2023 Legends Nitro Funny Cars schedule has been announced. Nitromethane-burning Funny Cars with body styles from the 1960s and 1970s will begin earning championship points beginning at last weekend’s Good Vibrations March Meet at the historic…
Cottrell, Ramay lead winners at Good Vibrations March Meet
Bobby Cottrell in Nostalgia Funny Car and Wayne Ramay in A/Fuel led the list of regular winners at the Good Vibrations March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip, the opening event of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season,
Final round results from the Good Vibrations March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip:
TOP FUEL
Will be completed at California Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, Calif., this fall
NOSTALGIA FUNNY CAR
Bobby Cottrell,…