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NHRA opens 2023 season with strong viewership on FOX for Gatornationals

NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opened the 2023 season with impressive viewership numbers on the FOX network, as coverage of eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals delivered a total audience of 1.12 million viewers.
15 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Gatornationals on FOX
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opened the 2023 season with impressive viewership numbers on the FOX network, as coverage of eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals delivered a total audience of 1.12 million viewers. This…
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The Chiefs of Gainesville: Andrew Hines and Rob Flynn speak!

On this post-Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Andrew Hines and Rob Flynn, two winning crew chiefs from the event, join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their experiences and how they achieved victory. 
15 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this post-Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Andrew Hines and Rob Flynn, two winning crew chiefs from the event, join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their experiences and how they achieved…
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Nataas, Gill lead Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sportsman winners

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Gainesville Raceway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, led by Matt Gill, who won the event for the second straight year in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
14 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Lucas Oil Event Results
Matt Gill
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Gainesville Raceway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, led by Matt Gill, who won the…
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Five things we learned in Gainesville

The 2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will long be remembered as one of NHRA’s most successful and most memorable events. Naturally, the season opener also provided a lot of valuable lessons but somehow, we’ve narrowed that down to five points that we learned last weekend at Gainesville Raceway.
13 Mar 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Josh Hart
The 2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will long be remembered as one of NHRA’s most successful and most memorable events. Naturally, the season opener also provided a lot of valuable lessons but somehow, we’ve narrowed that down to five…
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Joe Welch sets speed record in Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory

Joe Welch and his Joe Welch Racing Dodge Drag Pak picked up the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, taking down Chevrolet COPO Camaros and Ford Mustang Cobra Jets along the way. 
12 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Joe Welch
Starting Sunday in the quarterfinals, Joe Welch and his Joe Welch Racing Dodge Drag Pak picked up the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway taking down Chevrolet COPO…
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Justin Bond wins in Gainesville to start FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod season

Justin Bond opened the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports win on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, knocking off J.R. Gray in the final round at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
12 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Justin Bond
Justin Bond opened the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports win on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, knocking off J.R. Gray in the final round at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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Salinas, Hagan, Coughlin, and Herrera draw first blood at Gatornationals

Gaige Herrera scored his first career win in Pro Stock Motorcycle and was joined in the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals winner's circle by Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Troy Coughlin Jr. as the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season kicked off at Gainesville Raceway.
12 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Winners
Gaige Herrera scored his first career win in Pro Stock Motorcycle and was joined in the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals winner's circle by Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Troy Coughlin Jr. as the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Gainesville Raceway on Sunday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, capturing all of the on-track and off-track action.
12 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Sunrise at Gainesville Raceway 60
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Sunday News and Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
12 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout winner Josh Hart’s hopes for a double-up weekend ended early on a surprising first-round holeshot loss to five-time Gatornationals winner Tony Schumacher in the…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals Sunday preview

12 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Gatornationals
After two days of qualifying in front of a packed house, the fields are set for final eliminations at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as the new season kicks off at historic Gainesville Raceway. Reigning world champion Brittany…
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Force, Capps, Coughlin, and Herrera lead final Gatornationals qualifying

It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Saturday’s crowd at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was one of the largest ever to see a drag race in person and the stars of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series responded with a phenomenal show.
11 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Ron Capps
It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Saturday’s crowd at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was one of the largest ever to see a drag race in person and the stars of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series responded with a…
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Josh Hart banks $80,000 payday with victory in Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout

Local hero Josh Hart, who won his first career NHRA national event title at Gainesville Raceway, added another highlight to his career with his victory in the 2nd annual Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout, held Saturday during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
11 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Josh Hart
Local hero Josh Hart, who won his first career NHRA national event title at Gainesville Raceway, added another highlight to his career with his victory in the 2nd annual Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout, held Saturday during the Amalie Motor Oil…
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GR Supra takes the form of new Jr. Roadster for NHRA

In support of NHRA, Half Scale and Antron Brown to establish this new class, Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) engineers developed the GR Supra Jr. Roadster as the first of its kind for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
11 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
GR Supra Jr. Roadster 5
Toyota continues to make its mark on the NHRA after more than 20 years competing professionally in the series with the collaboration effort to unveil the new Jr. Roadster. In support of NHRA, Half Scale and Antron Brown to establish this new class,…
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NHRA announces Saturday sellout at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

NHRA officials at Gainesville Raceway announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
11 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Gatornationals
NHRA officials at Gainesville Raceway announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The race kicks off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and the huge fanbase packed the legendary…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Gainesville Raceway on Saturday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, capturing all of the on-track and off-track action.
11 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Steve Torrence 71
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Media Day outtakes

Media Day, an annual first-race tradition for drivers to get their new publicity photos and headshots, is supposed to be serious business, but there's still plenty of time for camera-mugging, gymnastics, and other hijinks.
11 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Media Day 2023 19
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Bob Tasca III: "I haven't been this excited about a season in a long time"

It’s early in the season – with just testing and one day of Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals qualifying behind us — but if there’s an unexpected MVP so far this season, it’s definitely Bob Tasca III.
11 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Bob Tasca III
It’s early in the season – with just testing and one day of Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals qualifying behind us — but if there’s an unexpected MVP so far this season, it’s definitely Bob Tasca III. The veteran Funny Car racer and car…
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John Headley wins TAFC round; walks away from tangle with guardwall

Top Alcohol Funny Car racer John Headley won his opening round race against Bob McCosh Jr., but things when wrong at the finish line when his car crossed the centerline and made contact with the retaining wall. Headley walked away from the incident.
11 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
John Headley
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Anderson expects both growing pains, and sixth championship for new KB Titan Racing

Greg Anderson and the rest of the KB Titan Pro Stock team quickly adjust to a hectic off-season as they look to shift the balance of power in the Pro Stock class.
11 Mar 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Greg Anderson
The merger of KB Racing and Titan Racing Engines ahead of the 2023 NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series was one of drag racing’s most talked about and debated developments. What will become of the legendary team that Ken Black and Greg Anderson…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals Saturday preview

Before a rain shower interrupted Friday’s action, the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was off to a rousing start with a packed house at Gainesville Raceway and plenty of memorable runs by NHRA Camping World Series pros as the 2023 season got underway.
11 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Gatornationals
Before a rain shower interrupted Friday’s action, the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was off to a rousing start with a packed house at Gainesville Raceway and plenty of memorable runs by NHRA Camping World Series pros as the 2023…
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Force, Tasca, Enders, and Johnson lead after abbreviated day one in Gainesville

Day one low qualifiers for the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway include Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Steve Johnson.
10 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Brittany Force
The fans who jammed Gainesville Raceway for the opening day of pro qualifying at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals got more than what they paid for with a thrilling day of qualifying for the season-opening event in the Camping…
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National Debt Relief set to start new season with Justin Ashley

Justin Ashley Racing has announced a partnership with National Debt Relief, the country’s largest debt relief company. The partnership will begin with the season opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 9-12, at Gainesville Raceway and continue throughout the first three races of the 2023 NHRA season.
10 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Justin Ashley
 Justin Ashley Racing has announced a partnership with National Debt Relief, the country’s largest debt relief company. The partnership will begin with the season opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 9-12, at Gainesville Raceway…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Gainesville Raceway on Friday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, capturing all of the on-track and off-track action.
10 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Don Garlits 66
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First-round picks made for Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout in Gainesville

The gauntlets were laid down for Saturday’s Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout as the top drivers in the class made their first-round callouts for the $80,000-to-win special event, held during qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
10 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Top Fuel Callout
The gauntlets were laid down for Saturday’s Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout as the top drivers in the class made their first-round callouts for the $80,000-to-win special event, held during qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals…
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What could be: Looking ahead at some possible historic milestones in 2023

Erica Enders is poised to become the winningest female driver in NHRA history, while Brittany Force will almost assuredly become the sport's leading female winner in Top Fuel.
10 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Erica Enders and Brittany Force
The record books of NHRA Drag Racing are filled with more than 70 years of history, and many great drivers have left what once were indelible marks on the scoresheet, marks that this year could be in jeopardy. As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag…
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After fantastic 2022, Funny Car's Ron Capps not backing down in title defense

It was a historic season in many respects for Ron Capps last year, as the veteran Funny Car standout won his second straight world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Season and gives Capps plenty of momentum going into 2023.
10 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Ron Capps
It was a historic season in many respects for Ron Capps last year, as the veteran Funny Car standout won his second straight world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Season. But it was also his first as a team owner, becoming the…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals Friday preview

For just the second time, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, kicks off a season at historic Gainesville Raceway with the 54th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The first of 21 national events this season, the Gainesville event is also one of the most historic and most prestigious races in the sport.
10 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Gatornationals
For just the second time, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, kicks off a season at historic Gainesville Raceway with the 54th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The first of 21 national events this season, the Gainesville…
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FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series set for big 2023 debut in Gainesville

With plenty of momentum from a number of major announcements in the off-season, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to open the 2023 season as part of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
10 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
With plenty of momentum from a number of major announcements in the off-season, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to open the 2023 season as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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Tricky Tipster: Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Kicking off the new season, Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident odds-maker, has elected to go with reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champs Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith as his pre-race favorites for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
09 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Nitro Time Machine
Tricky Tipster
It all begins here. At this point, every single driver in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is tied for the championship lead with zero points and eternal optimism abounds at Gainesville Raceway. Championships cannot be won in Gainesville…
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David Barton set to defend Flexjet Factory Stock title in Gainesville

Reigning Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown champion David Barton will return to Gainesville Raceway to begin his title defense at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
09 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
David Barton
The Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown once again begins its season at historic Gainesville Raceway during the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. After a lengthy off season, the heated competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford…
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