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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Fans Pack NHRA Gatornationals FanFest at Burnyzz Speed Shop

In advance of the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA and Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart hosted a massive car show and FanFest at Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Fla.
09 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
In advance of the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA and Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart hosted a massive car show and FanFest at Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Fla. The inaugural event featured nearly two dozen NHRA…
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John Hall to honor B.R.A.K.E.S. teen defensive driving program during 2023

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall will donate signage of his Suzuki Pro Stock motorcycle to Doug Herbert’s national pro-active teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. for the 2023 racing season. 
09 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John Hall
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall will donate signage of his Suzuki Pro Stock motorcycle to Doug Herbert’s national pro-active teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) for the 2023 racing season.…
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Top 5 moments from the 1983 Gatornationals

Let's take a quick trip in the wayback machine to 1983, where we review the Top 5 moments from a very memorable NHRA Gatornationals.
09 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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1983 Gatornationals
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Gainesville Wednesday Testing Report: One final tune-up before it’s go time

Prior to the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, teams in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown took part in a multi-part test. Here is a full report on Wednesday’s action.
08 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Clay Millican
Prior to the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, teams in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown took part in a multi-part test. Here is a full report on Wednesday’s action. On Friday morning, the 2023…
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Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force looks to open 2023 season in a big way

Fresh off a record-breaking season and her second world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Top Fuel star Brittany Force has no plans of letting up — or slowing down.
08 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brittany Force
Fresh off a record-breaking season and her second world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Top Fuel star Brittany Force has no plans of letting up — or slowing down. The fastest female in sports, Force broke…
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With new partners, clutch system, and crew chiefs, Lee hopes to contend for wins

Paul Lee will roll into 2023 with a new six-disc clutch system and new backers of his FTI Performance Funny Car when he kicks off the season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
08 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Paul Lee
As an entrepreneur, Paul Lee knows what it takes for a business to be successful. With the proper strategy and the right people on the team, the start of the season will be the step in the right direction for contention in the Funny Car class.…
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Kalitta Motorsports renews partnerships with Fifth Third Bank, Revchem Composites

In separate announcements, Kalitta Motorsports reported that it has signed extensions with longterm partners Fifth Third Bank and Revchem Composites.
08 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Kalitta Motorsports
  Fifth Third Bank, Kalitta Motorsports sign multiyear partnership extension    Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a long-time partner of both Kalitta Air and Kalitta Motorsports, signed a multiyear contract…
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FTI Pro Mod Showdown to take place in Gainesville qualifying and first round

The FTI Pro Mod Showdown award will take place during the qualifying and the first round of eliminations in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
07 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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FTI Showdown
Finish Line Consultants and FTI Performance have announced a special FTI Pro Mod Showdown award that will take place during the qualifying and the first round of eliminations in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A…
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Tuesday Gainesville testing report: Pedregon and Tasca continue to impress

Prior to the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, teams in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown took part in a multi-part test. Here is a full report on Tuesday’s action.
07 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Cruz Pedregon
The last Funny Car driver to turn on a win light in NHRA competition is Cruz Pedregon who, of course, won the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals last November. Based on his performance during pre-season testing, Pedregon also figures to gain his…
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Top Fuel license in hand, 19-year-old Cody Krohn has big plans

The 2023 season has only just begun, but for Cody Krohn, this year has already been unforgettable. In February, Krohn earned a license to race Top Fuel in NHRA, and less than a month later, he reached his first final round in Top Alcohol Dragster.
07 Mar 2023
Kelly Wade
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Cody Krohn in the cockpit of a Top Fuel dragster
The 2023 season of NHRA Drag Racing has only just begun, but for Cody Krohn, this year has already been unforgettable. In February, at just 18 years of age, Krohn earned a license to race Top Fuel in NHRA, and less than a month later, he reached his…
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Legends Nitro Funny Cars Series announces 2023 schedule

Nitromethane-burning Funny Cars with body styles from the 1960s and 1970s began earning championship points in the Legends Nitro Funny Cars Series at last weekend’s Good Vibrations March Meet.
07 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Legends Nitro Funny Cars Series
The 2023 Legends Nitro Funny Cars schedule has been announced. Nitromethane-burning Funny Cars with body styles from the 1960s and 1970s will begin earning championship points beginning at last weekend’s Good Vibrations March Meet at the historic…
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Cottrell, Ramay lead winners at Good Vibrations March Meet

Bobby Cottrell in Nostalgia Funny Car and Wayne Ramay in A/Fuel led the list of regular winners at the Good Vibrations March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip, the opening event of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season,
07 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
March Meet
Final round results from the Good Vibrations March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip: TOP FUEL Will be completed at California Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, Calif., this fall NOSTALGIA FUNNY CAR Bobby Cottrell,…
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FuelTech continues as title sponsor, Type A Motorsports named presenting sponsor for NHRA Pro Mod Series

FuelTech, an industry leader in performance engine management systems, will continue as the title series sponsor of the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the 2023 season. In addition, Type A Motorsports has been named the presenting sponsor for the category this year.
07 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Kris Thorne
FuelTech, an industry leader in performance engine management systems, will continue as the title series sponsor of the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the 2023 season. In addition, Type A Motorsports has been named the presenting sponsor for…
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Jim Dunn Racing adds Colorado Jack Snacks sponsorship for 2023 season

Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car and hauler will be sporting new graphics for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season that will include Colorado Jack Popcorn.  
06 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jim Dunn Racing
The Jim Dunn Racing hauler recently left Southern California to make its way across the U.S. to compete in the season-opening NHRA race in Gainesville this weekend. The team will be sporting new graphics on its hauler, as well as on the Nitro Funny…
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