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Nearly four decades after his first national event victory, four-time national champion Jeff Taylor is making a run the magic 50-win mark
Jeff Taylor was still a teenager when he drove Jimmy Morton’s Camaro convertible to his first national event title at the 1981 Cajun Nationals. Later, that year, he was crowned a national champion alongside his older brother, Charlie, who earned the…
WFO Radio Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Winners Edition
Check out the WFO Radio Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Winners Edition featuring Mello Yello winners Richie Crampton, Jack Beckman, and Eddie Krawiec. SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown winner Stephen Bell, E3 Spark Plugs Pro Modified…
Crew Chief Confidential: Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
NHRA’s Lewis Bloom talked to the winning crew chiefs from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals: Dave Connolly (Pro Stock), Rob Flynn (Top Fuel), John Medlen (Funny Car), and Byron Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
For history buff Beckman, Gatornationals victory was more than just a win
Jack Beckman is as big a drag racing history buff as you’ll ever meet among drivers currently behind the wheel, so his win at the 49th edition of the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was a special one and came wrapped in an historical bow to boot.
Jack Beckman is as big a drag racing history buff as you’ll ever meet among drivers currently behind the wheel, so his win at the 49th edition of the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was a special one and came wrapped in an historical…
Fan voting begins for final spot in K&N Horsepower Challenge for Pro Stockers
The K&N Horsepower Challenge all-star Pro Stock event will feature eight of the best racers in the factory hot-rod category and seven racers have secured their position in the starting field. The eighth and final position will be filled via a fan vote which is now open to the public.
The K&N Horsepower Challenge all-star Pro Stock event will feature eight of the best racers in the factory hot-rod category and seven racers have secured their position in the starting field. The eighth and final position will be filled via a…
Fast Five: Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
From barrier-breaking runs to explosive Funny Cars and wild Pro Mod action, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was packed with action, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick take a look at five of those great moments from the event.
Demke and Bellemeur take home wins at Gatornationals
In the final results from Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Chris Demke and Sean Bellemeur took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.
In the final results from Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Chris Demke, Valencia, Calif., and Sean Bellemeur, Placentia, Calif., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol…
Bourgeois, Gualtiere, Slate Cummings lead winners at Texas Sportsman Challenge
Craig Bourgeois, Craig Gualtiere, and Slate Cummings led the list of champions as Royal Purple Raceway hosted the second NHRA South Central Division race of the 2018 season, the NHRA Texas Sportsman Challenge.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
In the final results from Royal Purple Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., and Craig…
Rickie Smith captures season-opening Pro Mod victory at Gatornationals
The first Pro Mod Wally of the season went to Rickie Smith at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
Rickie Smith drove to victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Jerry…
Bell rings in new era for Factory Stock racing
Stephen Bell stops teammate Aaron Stanfield in all-COPO Camaro final round to win SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season-opener in Gainesville
After ending the 2017 season on a low note after his COPO Camaro had an encounter with the guard wall in St. Louis, Steven Bell returned to claim his first victory in the increasingly-popular School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA…
Crampton gets first win with Kalitta Motorsports; Beckman, Krawiec, Gray earn victories at Gators
Richie Crampton grabbed the eighth Wally of his career; while Eddie Krawiec started his title defense with a win; and Jack Beckman and Tanner Gray got their first wins of the year at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday Notebook
Richie Crampton got his first win with Kalitta Motorsports, while Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) and Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) found the winner's circle at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Castellana secures first Pro Mod pole of the season at the Gatornationals
Mike Castellana rode to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Pro Mod pole with a 5.750 pass.
Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifier Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing…
Beckman earns first No. 1 of season; Millican, Anderson, Hines grab Gator poles
Jack Beckman took home his first Funny Car pole of the season, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all finished as No. 1s at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
NHRA, Gainesville Raceway announce Saturday sellout at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
NHRA and Gainesville Raceway officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
NHRA officials announced that for the second consecutive season, the Saturday qualifying session at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals featured a sellout crowd. The historic event is the traditional East Coast opener and fans from across the…
Papa John’s extends Official Pizza Sponsor partnership with NHRA
Papa John’s International, Inc., has extended its sponsorship agreement to be the Official Pizza Sponsor of NHRA for the 2018 drag racing season.
Papa John’s International, Inc., the world’s third largest pizza delivery company, has extended its sponsorship agreement to be the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NHRA for the 2018 drag racing season.
Papa John’s involvement in NHRA drag…
NHRA on FOX Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals coverage preview
NHRA on FOX coverage of final eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals begins Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern on FS1. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store.
Former Funny Car racer, championship crew chief Emery passes away
Dale Emery, who wowed fans as a Fuel Altered and Funny Car driver and later wrenched Raymond Beadle to three NHRA Funny Car world championships, died March 16. He was 78.
Dale Emery, who wowed fans as a Fuel Altered and Funny Car driver and later wrenched Raymond Beadle to three NHRA Funny Car world championships, died March 16. He was 78.
Emery, a former gas and fuel dragster driver, is best remembered initially…
Castellana leads after Friday Pro Mod qualifying at Gatornationals
Mike Castellana made a big run in the first E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod run at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Mike Castellana powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing,…
Krawiec takes first provisional No. 1 of 2018; Millican, Beckman, Anderson top Friday poles
Eddie Krawiec surged to the provisional No. 1 spot in the first Pro Stock Motorcycle race of the season, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson raced to the top of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals poles.
Arana Jr. cracks open Denso 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle Club
One of drag racing’s last great barriers falls when Hector Arana Jr. blasts to 200.23 mph speed during Gainesville qualifying.
Seven years and five days after Eddie Krawiec ran the sport’s first 199-mph Pro Stock speed, Hector Arana Jr. finally eclipsed the magical barrier with a 200.23-mph run on Friday afternoon at Gainesville Raceway. After running 196.93 in the opening…
Wild opening day at the Gatornationals; catch the highlights tonight on FS1
Another explosive day in Funny Car for John Force, an historic day in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and much more made for a highlight-filled opening day the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Catch the action tonight on FS1 starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday Notebook
Eddie Krawiec surged to the provisional No. 1 spot in the first Pro Stock Motorcycle race of the season, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson raced to the top on Friday.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame welcomes 2018 inductees
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame honored its 2018 inductees Thursday in Gainesville, Fla., adding Jeb Allen, Kelly Brown, Gary Densham, Roy Fjastad, Jim Oddy, and Ollie Riley, and Greg Sharp to its roll call of honorees.
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame honored its 2018 inductees Thursday in Gainesville, Fla., adding Jeb Allen, Kelly Brown, Gary Densham, Roy Fjastad, Jim Oddy, and Ollie Riley, and Greg Sharp to its roll call of honorees.
Both Allen and…
NGK adds ‘spark’ to NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with title sponsorship
NGK Spark Plugs will be the title sponsor of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway April 27-29.
Fans can expect more power than ever when drag racing’s most spectacular four-wide thrill show returns to zMAX Dragway April 27-29. NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. on Friday announced their entitlement sponsorship of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-…
NHRA launches yearlong celebration leading up to 50th annual Gatornationals
The NHRA Legends Tour will feature some of NHRA’s most beloved figures from the early days of drag racing.
Today at the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits helped NHRA announcethe launch of a momentous celebration leading up to the 50th year of this iconic event in 2019. The NHRA Legends Tour…
Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club created for Pro Stock Motorcycle category
Denso Auto Parts will expand upon its involvement with NHRA Championship Drag Racing and create the Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club for racers in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category.
Denso Auto Parts will expand upon its involvement with NHRA Championship Drag Racing and create the Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club for racers in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. This program will honor the first four racers in the two-wheel…
The race to 200 mph
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle riders haven been knocking on the door of a 200-mph pass for seven years, since reigning world champ Eddie Krawiec posted a jaw-dropping 199.26-mph pass during qualifying at the 2011 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle riders haven been knocking on the door of a 200-mph pass for seven years, since reigning world champ Eddie Krawiec posted a jaw-dropping 199.26-mph pass during qualifying at the 2011 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.…
Memorable Gatornationals final rounds
From the inaugural event in 1970, which featured the first all-team Funny Car final, up until modern times, final rounds at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals have had a knack for being memorable, historic, or both.
The NHRA Gatornationals is one of NHRA’s “original seven” events, launched in the ground-breaking 1970 “Super Season” that also included the introduction of Pro Stock and the first Funny Car championship. The event will celebrate its 50th…