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Jose Gonzalez sets e.t. world record, gets Gainesville win at season opener
Jose Gonzalez started Sunday by making the quickest run in E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series history and ended his day with a victory, beating Justin Bond in the final round of the opening race of the 2021 season at Gainesville Raceway.
Jose Gonzalez started Sunday by making the quickest run in E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series history and ended his day with a victory, beating Justin Bond in the final round of the opening race of the 2021 season at Gainesville Raceway…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday photo gallery
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals raced to a conclusion Sunday at Gainesville Raceway and NHRA National Dragster photographers were on hand to catch all of the action on and off the racetrack.
A star is born as Josh Hart wins Gainesville title in historic Top Fuel debut
Florida's Josh Hart made history by winning the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in his Top Fuel debut.
It didn’t take long to settle the debate over who would be NHRA’s next first-time pro winner after Josh Hart drove to a win at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in his Top Fuel debut. Hart is a two-time U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster…
J.R. Todd takes care of business in Funny Car with first Gainesville victory
Kalitta Motorsports' J.R. Todd grabbed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationalsglory after defeating Robert Hight in a final-round battle of former Funny Car champions.
As far as Funny Car finals go, this wasn’t exactly a Mona Lisa, but J.R. Todd will gladly accept his first career Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals title. Todd, the 2018 NHRA Funny Car champion, won his 19th career nitro title when he stopped…
Greg Anderson celebrates 60th birthday with 95th career Pro Stock victory in Gainesville
On his 60th birthday, Greg Anderson is on the verge of becoming Pro Stock's all-time wins leader after claiming his 95th career title at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Meet the new boss; same as the old boss.
For all the talk of a youth movement in the Pro Stock class, four-time world champion Greg Anderson isn’t quite ready to abdicate his throne. Anderson, who began racing in the Pro Stock class in 1999,…
Reigning world champ Matt Smith successfully defends Gatornationals Pro Stock Motorcycle title
Four-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion kicks off 2021 season with second straight Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals victory.
Matt Smith dominated the shortened 2020 season with a performance that included a win in Gainesville, a solid 17-6 record in elimination rounds, and his fourth Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship. A lot has changed in the Pro Stock Motorcycle…
Sunday news and notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
News and notes from the final day of eliminations at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway
It didn’t take long to establish an early favorite for the Funny Car race of the year after Bob Tasca III defeated reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan in round one. Hagan, the No. 8 qualifier, left first by .002-second but…
Darrell Gwynn, Paul Lee join to donate a $25,000 wheelchair at Gatornationals
Prior to Sunday’s first round of the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, Darrell Gwynn Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, NHRA driver Paul Lee, and McLeod Racing and FTI Performance donated a $25,000 custom wheelchair to a Florida man.
The Darrell Gwynn Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, with NHRA driver Paul Lee and McLeod Racing and FTI Performance, donated a $25,000 custom wheelchair to a Florida man who was paralyzed six years ago in an accident. The donation…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday Preview
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey lead their respective fields into final eliminations at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Nationals at the historic Gainesville Raceway.
Four months after the end of the 2020 season, it’s time to hand out some Wally trophies again on the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing tour as final eliminations kick off today at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
After three qualifying…
Pesz, Nesloney ride out wild two-car Pro Mod crash at Gatornationals
During the third round of Pro Mod qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. driver Brandon Pesz crossed the centerline and made contact with Dustin Nesloney in the right lane. Both drivers exited their cars under their own power.
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday photo gallery
The 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series continued Saturday with more qualifying and Sportsman eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. NHRA National Dragster photographers were on hand to catch all of the action on and off the racetrack at Gainesville Raceway.
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey are quickest in Gainesville qualifying
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Eddie Krawiec earned the top qualifying spots for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle respectively at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the season-opening event in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season.
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Eddie Krawiec earned the top qualifying spots for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle respectively at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the season-opening event in the 2021…
Are you ready for Camping World motorhome racing at the Gatornationals?
As a salute to series title sponsor Camping World, NHRA staged a motorhome exhibition race Saturday at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Camping World social media stars Chris Young and Ian Baker squared off.
As a salute to series title sponsor Camping World, NHRA staged a motorhome exhibition race Saturday at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Camping World social media stars Chris Young and Ian Baker squared off.
Baker got a…
Cory Reed on his new Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle program: “I expect us to win races this year, 100-percent.”
Pro Stock Motorcycle teammates Cory Reed and Joey Gladstone made the switch to Suzuki this season and they could not be more thrilled with their early returns.
A straight line might be the shortest distance between two points but oftentimes, it’s far more rewarding to take the scenic route. After a long and arduous struggle to gain a competitive foothold in the tough Pro Stock Motorcycle class, teammates…
Jasmine Salinas walks away from Top Alcohol Dragster qualifying blowover
During the third round of Top Alcohol Dragster qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., driver Jasmine Salinas’s dragster stood up and blew over before coming to a stop. She exited the car under her own power.
During the third round of Top Alcohol Dragster qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., driver Jasmine Salinas’s dragster stood up and blew over before coming to a stop.
She exited the car under her own…
A Dodge guy through and through, Alan Prusiensky has big goals for 2021 season
Alan Prusiensky considers himself just a bracket racer from New Jersey who loves to race.
He's also always been a Dodge guy and Prusiesnky is determined to make that work in Pro Stock.
In a current Pro Stock world dominated by Chevy Camaros, including defending and back-to-back world champ Erica Enders, Prusiesnky has ventured down a different path.
Alan Prusiensky considers himself just a bracket racer from New Jersey who loves to race.
He's also always been a Dodge guy and Prusiesnky is determined to make that work in Pro Stock.
In a current Pro Stock world dominated by Chevy Camaros,…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday Preview
Anticipation turned to relief yesterday when the 2021 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series officially kicked off with the first day of professional qualifying for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Anticipation turned to relief yesterday when the 2021 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series officially kicked off with the first day of professional qualifying for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. A year after the global COVID-19 pandemic…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday photo gallery
The 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season kicked off Friday with qualifying from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. NHRA National Dragster photographers were on hand to catch all of the action on and off the racetrack at Gainesville Raceway.
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Erica Enders and Angelle Sampey lead Friday qualifiers in Gainesville
The 2021 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season officially kicked off at Gainesville Raceway on Friday were Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Erica Enders, and Angelle Sampey went to the top of their respective fields at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA U.S. Nationals.
After a longer than expected off-season, engines finally came to life in the 2021 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series as processional competitors took to the track for the opening day of qualifying for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Six…
Josh Hart ready to make long-awaited Top Fuel debut this weekend in Gainesville
Josh Hart will make his Top Fuel debut this weekend at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, the culmination of a long dream for the homestate Florida racer.
Josh Hart will make his Top Fuel debut this weekend at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Hart made several practice passes on Tuesday in his Burnyzz- and Technet-sponsored entry to prepare for the…
Krista Baldwin has Top Fuel racing in her DNA
The human genome contains three billion base pairs of instructions, and every single one of them in this third-generation racer is codded for speed.
From her temporary office at FTI Performance in Deland, Fla., Krista Baldwin spent the start of the 2021 Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals race week editing photos for the company's social media channels. Baldwin, the daughter of Bobby Baldwin…
Tom Bailey vs. Rod Tschiggfrie: NHRA Street Car Shootout at the 2021 Gatornationals—Round 1
A pair of 5-second street cars match race at the 2021 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. License plates, trailer hitches, and 250-mph trap speeds!
See the detailed results HERE
Bailey's and Tschiggfrie's cars both made test passes earlier in the week.…
Watch Now! Factory Stock Showdown first round qualifying from the Gatornationals
After the first round of qualifying its David Barton (COPO Camaro), Aaron Stanfield (COPO Camaro), and Bill Skillman (Cobra Jet Mustang) in the top slots of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
See the detailed results HERE
To catch all the action of the 2021 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in…
Pro Stock rookie Dallas Glenn has a golden opportunity and he's determined to make the most of it
It’s probably a bit premature to anoint Dallas Glenn as the next big thing in the NHRA Pro Stock class, but it’s also hard to argue that after just 12 runs in a Pro Stock car, he hasn’t already made an overwhelmingly positive first impression.
It’s probably a bit premature to anoint Dallas Glenn as the next big thing in the NHRA Pro Stock class, but it’s also hard to argue that after just 12 runs in a Pro Stock car, he hasn’t already made an overwhelmingly positive first impression. Glenn…
PPG continues Tasca Racing sponsorship in 2021 NHRA season
PPG will continue its sponsorship of Tasca Racing team throughout the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. PPG will serve as Tasca Racing’s primary sponsor for two key races and is also Tasca Racing’s secondary sponsor for all other races this season.
PPG will continue its sponsorship of Tasca Racing team throughout the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Led by Bob Tasca III, team president and driver, Tasca Racing will run the full schedule and the team’s PPG Ford…
Back-to-back E3 Pro Mod champ Stevie Jackson looks for first win in Gainesville
It’s been a spectacular run the last two seasons for Stevie “Fast” Jackson, as the fan-favorite driver has picked up back-to-back world titles in the highly competitive E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.
It’s been a spectacular run the last two seasons for Stevie “Fast” Jackson, as the fan-favorite driver has picked up back-to-back world titles in the highly competitive E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.…
Stringer Performance, Parts Plus will ride again with Clay Millican in 2021
Stringer Performance has taken back the reins of the Clay Millican Top Fuel race team and also will continue to build on an already strong marketing alliance with Funny Car driver Paul Lee and Street Outlaws/No Prep Kings star Jeff Lutz.
Stringer Performance has taken back the reins of the Clay Millican Top Fuel race team in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Stringer Performance also will continue to build on an already strong marketing alliance, Nitro Funny Car driver Paul…
Paul Richards Racing renews partnership with Guaranteed Rate
Guaranteed Rate, one of America’s top-five retail mortgage lenders, has renewed its partnership with Paul Richards Racing to sponsor Dave Richards’ Ford Mustang Funny Car at multiple races during the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Guaranteed Rate, one of America’s top-five retail mortgage lenders, has renewed its partnership with Paul Richards Racing to sponsor Dave Richards’ Ford Mustang Funny Car. The sponsorship will cover multiple races during the 2021 NHRA Camping…
2021 Pro Mod season preview: Is there a three-peat in Steve Jackon's future?
Never one to lack for confidence, Steve Jackson believes he’s got what it takes to win a third E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series championship.
The champ: It wasn’t easy, but Steve Jackson managed to successfully defend his 2019 championship in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. The COVID-19 pandemic shortened and radically altered the schedule for Pro Mod…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday Preview
For the first time in NHRA’s 70-year history, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will mark the start of a new season, and the racers who have made their way to Gainesville Raceway for the historic event could not be happier.
The 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was held just months ago due to the pandemic, but we’re back at Gainesville Raceway for the traditional March date of the East Coast season opener, which now marks the kickoff of the new season…