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Josh Hart made the fastest run in Gainesville Dragway history on Friday to open the 2026 NHRA season. Ron Capps, Cody Coughlin, and Angie Smith are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Ocala’s Josh Hart made the fastest run in Gainesville Dragway history on Friday to open the 2026 NHRA season, taking the Top Fuel provisional No. 1 position at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.Ron Capps (Funny Car), Cody Coughlin (Pro Stock…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Gainesville Raceway on Friday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Drag Race Bracket Bonanza, the free fantasy game built for NHRA fans, is launching an exciting new season-long feature for 2026: the Major Moments brackets, a fan-driven celebration of the most iconic events from 75 years of NHRA drag racing.
Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), the free fantasy game built for NHRA fans, is launching an exciting new season-long feature for 2026: the Major Moments brackets, a fan-driven celebration of the…
Monster Energy has joined NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Maddi Gordon and Ron Capps Motorsports team in a multi-year partnership beginning with the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Monster Energy has joined NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Maddi Gordon and the championship-winning Ron Capps Motorsports team in a multi-year partnership beginning with the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The partnership will…
The field is set, and the first-round matchups have been decided for Saturday’s Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
The field is set and the first-round matchups have been decided for Saturday’s Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The top three qualifiers for the yearlong program got to call out their fellow…
News and notes from the opening day of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first event of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season, and the year-long 75th anniversary.
Welcome to the opening day of pro qualifying for the 57th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first of 20 events in the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season. A full house is expected at Gainesville Raceway this weekend as NHRA kicks off…
Angie Smith went to a pair of final rounds last season and finished a very respectable fourth in the Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle standings, but she knows she’s capable of better results, and she’s determined to do just that as the season kicks off at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
06 Mar 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Angie Smith went to a pair of final rounds last season and finished a very respectable fourth in the Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle standings, but she knows she’s capable of better results, and she’s determined to do just that as the season…
Matt Hartford finished third in last season's NHRA Pro Stock standings but that isn't quite good enough. He's expecting bigger and better things during NHRA's 75th anniversary celebration.
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway have a way of setting the tone for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. It’s where fresh storylines take shape, where offseason work finally meets the starting line, and…
Xtreme Raceway Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division and has also partnered with NHRA for a special “51 Legends of the NHRA Divisions presented by Quarter-Max” program during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season in 2026.
Xtreme Raceway Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4).Track owner Clyde Scott, who is the owner at Quarter-Max Racing Components, has also partnered with NHRA for a special “51 Legends of the NHRA…
The longer than expected offseason mercifully comes to an end this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will provide the official kickoff to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Here's a look at what you can expect from the first day of Pro qualifying in Gainesville.
The longer than expected offseason mercifully comes to an end this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will provide the official kickoff to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Optimism abounds…
For the second time in three years, Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta will start the season as the reigning world champion heading into this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
For the second time in three years, Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta will start the season as the reigning world champion heading into this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, an impressive feat considering Kalitta’s…
Kenny Bernstein’s shattering of the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 NHRA Gatornationals was voted by fans as the No. 1 highlight of NHRA’s Top 75 Moments, and it stands as a monument to the mechanical genius that is part of the DNA of all NHRA drag racers.
Kenny Bernstein’s shattering of the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 NHRA Gatornationals was voted by fans as the No. 1 highlight of NHRA’s Top 75 Moments, and it stands as a monument not only to Bernstein’s incredible successes but to the…
As part of NHRA's 75th Anniversary during the 2026 season, a special commemorative ticket will be available for fans to purchase online, highlighting some of the biggest moments and legends in NHRA history.
As part of NHRA's 75th Anniversary during the 2026 season, a special commemorative ticket will be available for fans to purchase online, highlighting some of the biggest moments and legends in NHRA history.NHRA has announced the commemorative…
As the NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026, Goodyear will mark the occasion with specially branded tires in this weekend’s season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
As the NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026, Goodyear will mark the occasion with specially branded tires in this weekend’s season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.The partnership between Goodyear and NHRA goes back to the early…
Daido Metal will serve as the primary sponsor on the Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Mainline Sales will appear as the secondary partner on the rear quarter panels, highlighting a continued…
NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers, a keystone program of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, saluted the best drivers in the sport's history, and now you can own a keepsake 154-page book celebrating these great heroes of NHRA Drag Racing.
NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers, a keystone program of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, salutes the Top 75 Drivers in NHRA history, as voted by an elite panel of drag racing experts, and now you can own a keepsake book celebrating the greatest heroes of…
FTI Performance and Finish Line Consultants have announced the return of the FTI Pro Mod Showdown during qualifying at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, kicking off the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season in thrilling fashion.
FTI Performance and Finish Line Consultants have announced the return of the FTI Pro Mod Showdown during qualifying at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway, kicking off the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season in…
Legendary NHRA drivers Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Warren Johnson, and Bruce Larson will compete on Friday and Saturday at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in a special legends match race in 550-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpacks.
In addition to their appearance at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, legendary NHRA drivers Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Warren Johnson, and Bruce Larson will take to the track on Friday and Saturday for a special legends match race…
Fabled NHRA member track Famoso Dragstrip hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program, hosting more than 500 area high school students for a day of learning about motorsports job futures and possibilities.
Photos by Tom MachtFabled NHRA member track Famoso Dragstrip hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program, hosting more than 500 area high school students for a day of learning about motorsports…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster and Tony Pedregon of the NHRA on FOX team join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things NHRA Gatornationals and beyond in 2026.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster and Tony Pedregon of the NHRA on FOX team join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and…
NHRA fans and racers are finding new and unique ways to help celebrate NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, and one of the most spectacular is a 75th anniversary logo piece of art comprised largely of NHRA member cloisonné pins.
NHRA fans and racers are finding new and unique ways to help celebrate NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, and one of the most spectacular is a 75th anniversary logo piece of art comprised largely of NHRA member cloisonné pins.KaBrina Kringen, a Phoenix…
NHRA fans can watch the pre-event testing ahead of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals for free Tuesday and Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage from Gainesville are Right…
After becoming NHRA’s first female Professional class national event winner with her breakthrough triumph in Top Fuel in 1976, Shirley Muldowney wasted no time claiming the next accomplishment the following year: Top Fuel world champion.
After becoming NHRA’s first female Professional class national event winner with her breakthrough triumph in Top Fuel in 1976, Shirley Muldowney wasted no time claiming the next accomplishment the following year: Top Fuel world champion.Muldowney…
Two-time Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown world champion and National Dragster All-Stars Fan Favorite Mark Pawuk is back, and he’s bringing the future of Dodge drag racing with him.
Trick-Tools.com has announced an expanded sponsorship with TK Motorsports and the WAR NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team, featuring rider Chase Van Sant, for the upcoming racing season.
Trick-Tools.com has announced an expanded sponsorship with TK Motorsports and the WAR NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team, featuring rider Chase Van Sant, for the upcoming racing season.For the past three years, Trick-Tools has served as the primary…
As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off in Gainesivlle at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Shawn Langdon, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the favorites as PlayNHRA begins another exciting season.
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will officially kick off in Las Vegas with the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The first of 20 events, the Gainesville opener traditionally sets the tone for the new year.The…
The new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
The thrilling new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.The exciting new…
Austin Alvey won in Super Stock and runner-upped in Stock and Matthew Alvey runner-upped in Comp during a big family weekend at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division in event at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
Photos by Rhonda McColeThe following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs…
After a 1970 transmission explosion in his front-engine Swamp Rat 13 severed half of his right foot, Don Garlits perfected a rear-engine dragster and won the 1971 NHRA Winternationals in its debut. Within two years, every Top Fuel dragster had the engine behind the driver.
For more than 50 years, the only design in Top Fuel has the driver sitting in front of the engine, but it wasn’t always that way until Don Garlits proved the design not only safer but faster in 1971.After a 1970 transmission explosion in his front-…
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals FanFest will once again kick off for fans at Burnyzz Speed Shop, March 4, hosted by NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel driver Josh Hart and wife Brittanie Hart.
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which takes place March 5-8 at Gainesville Raceway, will once again kick off for fans at Burnyzz Speed Shop, March 4, with the Gatornationals FanFest hosted by NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel…
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