NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Ocala, Fla.-based Top Fuel driver and 2021 NHRA Gatornationals Top Fuel winner Josh Hart is hosting the inaugural Gatornationals FanFest on Wednesday, March 8, from 6-9 p.m. at Burnyzz Speed Shop (1 Aspen Road, Ocala, FL) in advance of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 9-12 in Gainesville.

The free-to-attend event will feature a car show, live music, food trucks, and a driver autograph session from 7-8 p.m. that will include former Gatornationals winners and current NHRA Professional Drag Racing stars. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Racers For Christ.
 
“We are excited to host this kick-off event with the NHRA to start the Gatornationals,” said Hart. “Our goal is to have as many former Gatornationals winners and current drivers as possible for the free autograph session and to continue to grow this event to highlight the Gatornationals. This is one of the most historic motorsports events in the country, and we are excited to have it in our backyard and celebrate with everyone from Ocala and around central Florida. I want to thank everyone at Burnyzz Speed Shop for supporting this great first-time event.”

Among those who have committed to attending are four-time Top Fuel winner and NHRA legend Don “Big Daddy” Garlits, two-time Funny Car winner Frank Hawley, 2021 Top Fuel winner Hart, 1998 Funny Car winner Cruz Pedregon, 2013 Top Fuel winner Antron Brown, 2011 Funny Car winner Mike Neff, 2015 Top Fuel winner Spencer Massey, Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley, 2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Ryan Oehler, and Swedish Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterstrom.

Fans can follow NHRA social media as well as Burnyzz Speed Shop social media for more driver and winner commitments.