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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday preview

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.
06 Mar 2026
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Gators hero
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…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments, No. 1: Kenny Bernstein breaks 300-mph barrier

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.
04 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Top 75 Moments
 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…
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NHRA announces first wave of 75th anniversary commemorative event tickets

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.
04 Mar 2026
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Tickets
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…
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Goodyear to celebrate NHRA’s 75th Anniversary at 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.
04 Mar 2026
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Goodyear
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…
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Daido Metal returns as primary partner for Paul Lee Racing at Gatornationals

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.
04 Mar 2026
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Paul Lee
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…
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Celebrate drag racing's greatest heroes with new NHRA Top 75 Drivers book

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.
03 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Top 75 Drivers
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…
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FTI Performance returns as sponsor of Pro Mod Showdown at Gatornationals

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.
03 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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FTI
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…
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Legends race with Bernstein, Amato, W.J., and Larson set for Gatornationals

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.
03 Mar 2026
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Legends
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…
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Famoso Dragstrip hosts NHRA Youth and Education Services program

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.
03 Mar 2026
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YES program
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…
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Watch Gatornationals testing for free Tuesday and Wednesday on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the pre-event testing ahead of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals for free Tuesday and Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
02 Mar 2026
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Testing
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…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments: No. 2, Shirley Muldowney first female NHRA world champ

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.
02 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Moment No. 2
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…
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Mark Pawuk to debut all-new Dodge Charger Drag Pak in Gainesville

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.
02 Mar 2026
David Kennedy
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Mark Pawuk to debut all-new Dodge Charger Drag Pak in Gainesville
This weekend at the 56th annual AMALIE Motor Oil…
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Trick-Tools doubles down on Kulungian, Van Sant for 2026 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.
02 Mar 2026
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Trick Tools
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…
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Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series debut set for NHRA’s stop at zMax Dragway

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.
02 Mar 2026
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Street Outlaws
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…
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Alveys make headlines at Orlando Speed World Dragway Division 2 event

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.
28 Feb 2026
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D2
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…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments, No. 3: Don Garlits scores first rear-engine Top Fuel win

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.
27 Feb 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Don Garlits
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-…
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NHRA Gatornationals FanFest returns to Burnyzz Speed Shop March 4

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.
27 Feb 2026
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Fanfest
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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Watch the Division 2 Orlando Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
27 Feb 2026
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Orlando
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Orlando are…
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Hoosier Racing Tire named presenting sponsor of NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Series as program expands in 2026

Hoosier Racing Tire has been named the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, as part of an impressive expansion for the 2026 season.
27 Feb 2026
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ET Series
Hoosier Racing Tire has been named the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, as part of an impressive expansion for the 2026 season.The popular…
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Commemorative diamond award to be presented to NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list

NHRA will salute the members of its prestigious Top 75 Drivers list by presenting diamond-shaped commemorative awards to living members at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events throughout its 75th anniversary season in 2026.
26 Feb 2026
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Diamond
NHRA will salute the members of its prestigious Top 75 Drivers list by presenting diamond-shaped commemorative awards to living members at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events throughout its 75th anniversary season in 2026.The three-inch by…
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Ryan Oehler, Brayden Davis team up for two-bike attack on 2026 season

Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran "Flyin' Ryan" Oehler has added last year's rookie sensation, Brayden Davis, to his operation in 2026 to field a tough two-bike team.
26 Feb 2026
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Ryan Oehler
By any standard, third-generation motorcycle drag racer Brayden Davis gave a stunning performance last year — his first on the big stage of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition. Veteran racer "Flyin’ Ryan" Oehler thinks his team has found the…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments, No. 4: Shirley Muldowney first female winner in Top Fuel

In 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, Shirley Muldowney became NHRA's first female Professional-class winner, scoring a final-round victory in Top Fuel over Bob Edwards at the NHRA Springnationals.
25 Feb 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Moment 4 Shirley Muldowney
After enjoying remarkable success racing street cars at local events around Schenectady, N.Y., followed by gas dragsters in the 1960s and two fire-plagued years in a nitro Funny Car in the early 1970s, Shirley Muldowney found her forever home in Top…
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Cecil County Dragway to host Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals

Cecil County Dragway will host a prestigious SPORTSnationals race in 2026, as the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals is set for May 23-24.
25 Feb 2026
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SPORTSnationals
For the first time, Cecil County Dragway will host a prestigious SPORTSnationals race in 2026, as the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals is set for May 23-24, bringing the standout event for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to the…
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Watch the season finale of 'Chasing Speed'

"Familiar Enemies," episode six, the season finale of "Chasing Speed," aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for general viewing here.
25 Feb 2026
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Chasing Speed
"Familiar Enemies," episode six, the season finale of Chasing Speed, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available for general viewing here.From 340-plus-mph record runs to championship battles fought one pass at a time, Chasing…
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DRAW tees up annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament in Gainesville

The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will once again present its annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 4. This is the Wednesday before the NHRA season-opener national event in Gainesville, Fla.
24 Feb 2026
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DRAW golf
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will once again present its annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 4. This is the Wednesday before the NHRA season-opener national event in Gainesville, Fla.In addition to having a fun…
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Buddy Hull to debut FS Mustang Funny Car at Gatornationals

Hull Racing, led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull, will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their Funny Car.
24 Feb 2026
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Buddy Hull
Hull Racing, led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull, will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments, No. 5: Ashley Force first female NHRA Funny Car winner

Ashley Force Hood, the eldest of John Force’s three racing daughters, became the first woman to win in NHRA's Funny Car class at the 2008 NHRA Southern Nationals, where she beat her famous father in the final round.
23 Feb 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Ashley Force Hood
In 50 years of NHRA competition, 15 women have competed in the nitro Funny Car ranks, and just four of them have reached the winner’s circle, and it’s fitting that the first came from Funny Car royalty. Ashley Force Hood, eldest of John Force’s…
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In Memoriam

23 Feb 2026
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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
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Right Trailers returns as title sponsor of Top Fuel All-Star Callout

Right Trailers will continue as the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, which will take place Saturday, March 7, as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
23 Feb 2026
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TF Callout
Right Trailers will continue as the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout.The Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place Saturday, March 7, as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series set to celebrate 25 years in 2026 season

NHRA is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary during the 2026 season, and this year also represents a major milestone for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, which is set to enjoy its 25th anniversary celebration.
23 Feb 2026
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Pro Mod
NHRA is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary during the 2026 season, and this year also represents a major milestone for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.The exciting series is set to enjoy its 25th anniversary celebration in 2026, racing 11…
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