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Matchups set for first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of 2025 in Phoenix
The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge returns to the 2025 NHRA season, and the first matchups in the Saturday specialty event are set for March 22 as part of the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge returns to the 2025 NHRA season, and the first matchups in the Saturday specialty event are set for March 22 as part of the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, which takes place March 21-23 at Firebird…
Behind the numbers of Greg Anderson's Pro Stock elapsed time national record run
During Friday Pro Stock qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Greg Anderson reset the Pro Stock national elapsed time record with a pass of 6.443 seconds, breaking the old mark of 6.450 set three years ago at the same event and giving Anderson the mark for the first time since 2009.
During Friday Pro Stock qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Greg Anderson reset the Pro Stock national elapsed time record with a pass of 6.443 seconds, breaking the old mark of 6.450 set three years ago at the same event.
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Kaiser, Capps score nitro wins at Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet
The 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series kicked off with the 67th annual Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet at Famoso Dragsgtrip, where Pete Kaiser and Jon Capps led the list of winners.
Photos by Wayne Lederer and Matt DeYoung
If there was an overarching theme in the winner’s circle at Famoso Dragstrip Sunday evening, it was legacy. Good Vibration Motorsports March Meet nitro winners Pete Kaiser (Nostalgia Top…
5 things we learned in Gainesville
No one enjoyed the rain and difficult weather conditions in Gainesville, but that doesn’t mean the season opener wasn’t a learning event. We did learn a lot at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and here are our top five.
ANTRON BROWN IS THE EARLY FAVORITE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP NO. 5
The loss of co-crew chief Mark Oswald was expected, so Antron Brown and his Matco Tools Top Fuel team didn’t really anticipate much of a letdown following their dramatic run to the 2024…
Brown, Green, Glenn, and Herrera score victories at Gatornationals opener
Defending Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown kicked off the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with a victory at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Chad Green (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the first of 20 races.
Defending Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown kicked off the 2025 NHRA season with a victory on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, defeating defending event winner Shawn Langdon in the final round of the 56th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.…
Tripp Tatum rides out wild incident in the first round of Gatornationals
Top Fuel racer Tripp Tatum, the 2022 Gatornationals Top Fuel winner, took a wild ride in round one at this year’s race after smoking the tires and making contact with the guardwall.
Sunday News & Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.(Updated throughout the day).
TOP FUEL ROUND 1
It’s a chilly 63 degrees and just 1,018 feet of altitude as the round kicked off at 9:30 a.m. to try to beat possible weather issues later in the day, but the track temperature was just 70 degrees, so the killer…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday photo gallery
It was a wet and wild day at Gainesville Raceway but the NHRA/National Dragster photo staff managed to capture so many memorable images of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Here are some of our favorites.
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday preview
After a rainy Saturday, the fields are set for the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Check our our daily preview for all the news and information you'll need to enjoy America's fastest motorsport.
Rain put a damper on Saturday’s action at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornaitonals but today is a new day at Gainesville Raceway and it’s time for final eliminations.
On Friday, NHRA pros got two runs to set each of the 16-car fields with Antron…
Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout moved to Lucas Oil Winternationals
Due to inclement weather at Gainesville Raceway, NHRA officials announced today the Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout will move to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which takes place March 27-30 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
Due to inclement weather at Gainesville Raceway, NHRA officials announced today the Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout will move to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which takes place March 27-30 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will resume Sunday after Saturday rainout
Weather conditions forced the cancellation of racing on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway at the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Eliminations will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday
Weather conditions forced the cancellation of racing on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway at the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Eliminations will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday at the first of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission…
Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series kicks off season in Gainesville
Jordan Lazic put together a thrilling late-season run to win the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series last season. As he prepares to defend his title in a loaded category, Lazic will also make his first appearance as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Jordan Lazic put together a thrilling late-season run to win the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series last season. As he prepares to defend his title in a loaded category, Lazic will also make his first appearance at…
Kenny Delco celebrates 40th anniversary with dedication wrap
Kenny Delco the 1990s Gatornationals champion is still racing in Pro Stock after 40 years. He celebrates the milestone with a beautiful anniversary wrap on his Chevrolet Camaro.
When Pro Stock racer Kenny Delco staged his KD Racing Camaro at the 2025 Amalie Gatornationals, he entered his fourth decade in what is arguably the most competitive class in NHRA competition.
The Gatornationals is a special race for the KD team…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday preview
The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series officially kicked off in spectacular fashion on Friday at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornaitonals at historic Gainesville Raceway and Saturday promises more of the same. We’ve all all the details in our daily preview
On Friday at Gainesville Raceway, NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series pros took to the track for the first time in 2025 for the first two qualifying runs of the Amalie Motor Oil NHREA Gatornationals.
Among the day’s highlights were a 6.443 national…
New parents Stewart and Pruett again navigating new roles as season starts
Last year’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was a whole new experience for drag racing’s power couple, Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett. Stewart was making his Top Fuel debut, and Pruett was on the sidelines — firsts for both — and both return to Gainesville Raceway now as new parents, with more new experiences.
Last year’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was a whole new experience for drag racing’s power couple, Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett. Stewart was making his Top Fuel debut, and Pruett was on the sidelines — firsts for both — as the couple…
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame welcomed new inductees in ceremony
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame welcomed 10 new inductees March 6 during a ceremony at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville, Fla., just before the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Anderson sets national record; Brown, Beckman, Herrera also lead in Gainesville
Greg Anderson made the quickest run in the history of the Pro Stock class while Antron Brown, Jack Beckman, and Gaige Herrera also lead their respective fields at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown started his 2025 with the provisional No. 1 qualifier position at Gainesville Raceway, taking the top spot on Friday at the 56th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
Jack…
Sunday start time at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals moved to 9:30 a.m.
Due to potential rain later in the day, NHRA officials announced a new start time for Sunday eliminations at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, with the opening round of Top Fuel now taking place at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Due to potential rain later in the day, NHRA officials announced a new start time for Sunday eliminations at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, with the opening round of Top Fuel now taking place at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday photo gallery
National Dragster's ace photo staff captured all the action both on and off the track during the opening day of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in our Friday gallery.
Vance & Hines team looks to continue long history of Gainesville success
Since 1981, the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team has dominated the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with 18 wins by five different riders.
On Thursday, longtime NHRA racers and team owners Terry Vance and Byron Hines were inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, and it’s only fitting that the ceremony was held in Gainesville as that has been the venue for much of the…
Reigning world champs Greg Anderson, Gaige Herrera strive for hot start
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series starts its 74th season in Gainesville, reigning Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle champions Greg Anderson and Gaige Herrera will be ready to defend their world championships against a pair of highly competitive fields at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series starts its 74th season in Gainesville, reigning Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle champions Greg Anderson and Gaige Herrera will be ready to defend their world championships against a pair of highly…
Friday News & Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the first day of qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. (Updated throughout the day).
Following last weekend’s “Baby Gators” Southeast Division Lucas Oil Series event and two days of professional testing, Gainesville Raceway is once again the center of the drag racing universe with the first day of the professional qualifying at the…
First-round matchups set for Saturday's Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Calllout
The callouts for the Right Trailers NHRA All-Star Top Fuel Callout were made Friday morning in the Top Eliminator Club at Gainesville Raceway prior to Saturday's first round, which will run concurrent with the third qualifying session for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
The callouts for the Right Trailers NHRA All-Star Top Fuel Callout were made Friday morning in the Top Eliminator Club at Gainesville Raceway prior to Saturday's first round, which will run concurrent with the third qualifying session for the Amalie…
Dodge, Tony Stewart Racing announce new multi-year partnership extension
Dodge//SRT and the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) team announced today a new multi-year extension in its long-standing partnership to field entries in the two nitro-burning divisions — Top Fuel and Funny Car — in the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series.
Dodge//SRT and the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) team announced today a new multi-year extension in its long-standing partnership to field entries in the two nitro-burning divisions — Top Fuel and Funny Car — in the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series. The…
Blake Alexander announces expanded partnership with The Pronto Network and Chad Green Motorsports
NHRA Funny Car driver Blake Alexander is eager to embark on a new racing season amid a flurry of changes this offseason. He will pull into Gainesville Raceway with familiar Pronto Auto Service colors adorning a car from a newly formed partnership with Chad Green Motorsports.
NHRA Funny Car driver Blake Alexander is eager to embark on a new racing season amid a flurry of changes this offseason. He will pull into Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 6-9 with familiar Pronto Auto…
NHRA teams with GESi for Pro Stock No.1 qualifier award in 2025
NHRA officials announced today that GESi will be the sponsor of the No. 1 qualifier award in Pro Stock as part of a multi-year partnership.
The GESi Pro Stock No. 1 Qualifier Award will be handed out at each of the 18 Pro Stock events during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, beginning with this weekend’s 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at…
Don Garlits gives the green light for I-75 expansion ahead of 2025 NHRA Gatornationals
Interstate 75 will soon receive long-awaited improvements to support the thousands of motorsports fans who make their annual pilgrimage to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
Cue Stone Temple Pilots’ “Interstate Love Song” and buckle up—because the highway to Gainesville is about to get a whole lot faster.
Florida’s legendary stretch of asphalt, Interstate 75, will soon receive long-awaited improvements to support the…
Tony Schumacher, NHRA’s winningest Top Fuel driver, joins Rick Ware Racing
Tony Schumacher will be back competing in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in 2025, and he will do it with Rick Ware Racing (RWR) as a teammate to fulltime Top Fuel driver Clay Millican.
Tony Schumacher will be back competing in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in 2025, and he will do it with Rick Ware Racing (RWR) as a teammate to fulltime Top Fuel driver Clay Millican.
Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver…
Tricky Tipster, Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
The experts at Alt Sports Data have set the opening lines for this week’s event in Gainesville, and they have chosen reigning world champs Antron Brown, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera as the pre-race favorites.
After what seemed like a far-too-long winter, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is back with the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway.
The first of 20 rounds, the Gainesville event often sets…
ARP posts bonus bucks for Quickest Nitro Car at March Meet
Industry-leading fastener manufacturer ARP will boost NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Top Fuel and Funny Car nitro racers at the upcoming Good Vibrations March Meet.
Industry-leading fastener manufacturer ARP will boost NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Top Fuel and Funny Car nitro racers at the upcoming Good Vibrations March Meet.
Launching a competition for the Quickest Nitro Car at the March 6-9, 2025…