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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over Gainesville Raceway on Sunday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Sunday News and Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Notes, quotes, photos, and video from final eliminations day at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
The first round of Top Fuel kicked off an hour late, at noon Eastern, for the simple fact that the track was too cold at the prescribed 11 a.m. start time. The track temperature was a measly 71.5 degrees, the lowest anyone could…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday preview
Tripp Tatum, Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith lead pro fields into Sunday’s final eliminations.
It took much longer than expected but qualifying for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals finally took place yesterday to set the professional fields for the annual East Coast season opener. After rain moved out and a cold front descended on…
Pep Boys All-Star Callout will complete at U.S. Nationals with semifinals, final
After a thrilling opening round, NHRA has announced that the semifinals and final round of the inaugural event will now be completed at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Brittany Force had low e.t. and will get to call out her semifinal opponent in Indy.
After a thrilling opening round at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA has announced that the semifinals and final round of the inaugural event will now be completed at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Saturday-morning rain…
Tatum, Hight, and Stanfield bring the heat to chilly Gatornationals qualifying
Tripp Tatum, Robert Hight, and Aaron Stanfield are the low qualifiers after Saturday’s one-shot qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Matt Smith is the top seed in Pro Stock Motorcycle, where the field was set according to 2021 points.
Tripp Tatum, Robert Hight, and Aaron Stanfield are the low qualifiers after Saturday’s one-shot qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Matt Smith is the top seed in Pro Stock Motorcycle, where the field was set according to 2021…
Mark Pawuk sets Factory Stock record in lightning-quick qualifying session
Former Pro Stock driver Mark "Cowboy" Pawuk bombed the record in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown with a 7.60-second run from his Dodge Challenger Drag Pak entry.
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over Gainesville Raceway on Saturday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Sweden’s Stefan Ernryd makes long-awaited NHRA Pro Stock debut
With Covid restrictions relaxed, its now much easier for international competitors to make their way to NHRA events which is great news for Sweden’s Stefan Ernryd, who will be driving Alan Prusiensky’s Dodge Dart in Pro Stock this weekend.
With Covid restrictions relaxed, its now much easier for international competitors to make their way to NHRA events which is great news for Sweden’s Stefan Ernryd, who will be driving Alan Prusiensky’s Dodge Dart in Pro Stock this weekend.
Ernryd…
Unusual conditions have nitro crew chiefs digging into logbooks for tune-ups
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is one of the biggest events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but for Top Fuel and Funny Car crew chiefs, it’s also sometimes the trickiest, and it's never been as true as this year.
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is one of the biggest events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but for Top Fuel and Funny Car crew chiefs, it’s also sometimes the trickiest as shifting weather makes for a moving target, and…
After fast start in Phoenix, Tripp Tatum is primed for Gatornationals success
If there’s an under-the-radar darkhorse in the Top Fuel race at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, it’s definitely Tripp Tatum, who was one of the performance stars of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, clicking off a pair of 3.6-second runs in qualifying.
If there’s an under-the-radar darkhorse in the Top Fuel race at these Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, it’s definitely Tripp Tatum. The Maryland-based racer was one of the performance stars of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, clicking off a pair of…
As Official Professional Tools of NHRA, Cornwell Quality Tools to have strong presence at NHRA events
CornwellQuality Tools, an industry leader in tool manufacturing and distribution, has been named the Official Professional Tools of NHRA for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Cornwell Quality Tools, an industry leader in tool manufacturing and distribution, has been named the Official Professional Tools of NHRA for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
The new partnership, which is part of…
FTI Performance presenting sponsor of 2022 Pro Mod opener in Gainesville
The NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opens its 2022 this weekend as part of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The race is presented by FTI Performance and is the first of 10 events during the 2022 NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season.
The NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opens its 2022 this weekend as part of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The popular doorslammer class features a variety of power adders and standout drivers, setting the stage for…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday preview
Sometimes things don’t work exactly as planned and the first two days of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals certainly fits that description since rain has prevented any on-track action at Gainesville Raceway but conditions will improve Saturday.
Sometimes things don’t work exactly as planned and the first two days of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals certainly fits that description since rain has prevented any on-track action at Gainesville Raceway.
Saturday’s forecast is greatly…
First-round pairings set for Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout event
Deploying equal parts race strategy, gut feelings, and a little rivalry reborn, the top seeds in the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout made public their first-round callouts for the big-dollar showdown that will take place on Saturday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Jackie Fricke will be sponsored by Burnyzz at Gatornationals
Top Alcohol Dragster driver Jackie Fricke will don a new sponsor at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Burnyzz, a full-service auto shop for new and classic cars, is sponsoring the fan-favorite driver at the iconic event.
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster driver Jackie Fricke will don a new sponsor at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Burnyzz, a full-service auto shop for new and classic cars, is sponsoring the fan-favorite…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday preview
After successful stops in Pomona and Phoenix, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing tour heads to Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the traditional East Coast opener.
After successful stops in Pomona and Phoenix, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing tour heads to Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the traditional East Coast opener. The event will also mark the season debut of the Pro…
Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith looks to keep rolling
Five-time and defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith has won the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals the past two years and is after a third straight victory at this weekend’s event in Gainesville.
After waiting for years to find success at Gainesville Raceway, Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Matt Smith has now proven to be unbeatable as of late at the historic track. The five-time and defending world champ has won the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
Jianna Salinas, on slowing down to go fast as the path to success on a 200-mph bike
There is an old adage: Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. The phrase has been used as a reminder to focus on the task at hand, to be precise and methodical, and to, well, slow down. For Jianna Salinas, that's asking quite a lot — but the 24-year-old Pro Stock Motorcycle rider is coming to learn the value of that philosophy.
There is an old adage, believed to have been coined in the United States military: Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. The phrase has been used as a reminder to focus on the task at hand, to be precise and methodical, and to, well, slow down. For…
DiPinto to make 2022 NHRA season debut aboard Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car
DiPinto International Logistics will make its 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut aboard the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, showcasing a flashy “Electric Blue” paint scheme.
DiPinto International Logistics will make its 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut aboard the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, showcasing a flashy “Electric Blue” paint scheme.
DiPinto will…
Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown to make 2022 debut at Gatornationals
The Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown begins its eight-race NHRA season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, featuring heated competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Pak entries.
The Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown begins its eight-race NHRA season at historic Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 11-13. After a lengthy off-season, past rivalries and heated competition will once…
Nitro Time Machine: Top Fuel action from the 1976 Gatornationals
The latest Nitro Time Machine takes us back to the 1976 Gatornationals, which featured an all-star cast of Top Fuel competitors.
LaHaie, Vance & Hines inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Former NHRA Top Fuel world champ Dick LaHaie and motorcycle drag racing legends Terry Vance and Byron Hines were inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 8.
Former NHRA Top Fuel world champ Dick LaHaie and motorcycle drag racing legends Terry Vance and Byron Hines were inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 8.
In a long and distinguished…
Everything you need to know about the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout
The Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place on Saturday, March 12 at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Here's a look at the field, the format, and what the drivers had to say about the exciting event.
The Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place on Saturday, March 12 at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway. It is a unique specialty race within a race featuring eight star drivers competing…
Williamson, Cottrell, Greenberg, and Hix nitro winners at 2022 March Meet
NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series 15th season got off to a roaring start at the 64th Annual March Meet contested March 3-6 at renowned Famoso Drag Strip.
NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series 15th season got off to a roaring start at the 64th Annual March Meet contested March 3-6 at renowned Famoso Drag Strip. With a history of races dating back to 1959, the March Meet has always been one of the…
Defending Top Fuel champ Josh Hart after repeat victory at Gatornationals
Josh Hart enjoyed a perfect start to his career at Gainesville Raceway in 2021, and the Top Fuel rising star is now after another magical weekend at his home track during the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Josh Hart enjoyed a perfect start to his career at Gainesville Raceway in 2021, and the Top Fuel rising star is now after another magical weekend at his home track during the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which takes place Thursday…
Paton Top Fueler will make season debut at Gatornationals with Ike Maier
The Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster will make its 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with Canadian Ike Meier at the wheel.
The Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster will make its 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with Canadian Ike Meier at the wheel.
“We got to chatting in the offseason, and Ike expressed…
Talking the Gators, Callouts, and the grind of Top Fuel with Brittany Force
NHRA Insider podcast host Brian Lohnes previews the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and chats with 2017 NHRA Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force to talk about the often-hidden hard work of racing at a championship level in the class.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, 2017 NHRA Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the often-hidden hard work of racing at a championship level in the class. Lohnes leads off the show…
Capco team excited for Top Fuel Callout, return of Billy Torrence at Gatornationals
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will be a big event for reigning Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence’s Capco Contractors team with the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout and the return of his father, Billy, to the cockpit to look forward to, according to assistant crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr.
Nitro Time Machine: Vintage sportsman racing from the 1981 Gatornationals
This edition of our Nitro Time Machine features the final rounds of sportsman racing from the 1981 Gatornationals.
Tricky Tipster: Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Tricky Tipster, NHRA's longtime resident oddsmaker, has tabbed Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith as the favorites to win this week's Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
Two races does not a season make, but after successful events in Pomona and Phoenix, we already have somewhat of an idea how the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season might go.
Robert Hight won back-to-back events in Funny Car, so…