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NHRA Summit Jr. League drivers to compete in shootouts at seven national events

Racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League will have the opportunity to compete in an exciting eight-car shootout that will be held at seven different NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events during the 2022 season.
14 Mar 2022
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NHRA Summit Jr. League
Racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, will have the opportunity to compete in an exciting eight-car shootout that will be held at seven different NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Five things we learned at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

By all accounts, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was one heck of a race. From first-time winners to record-setting performances to jam-packed grandstands, the annual East Coast season opener did not disappoint. Here are five things we learned from a history-making weekend at Gainesville Raceway.
13 Mar 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Gators
By all accounts, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was one heck of a race. From first-time winners to record-setting performances to jam-packed grandstands, the annual East Coast season opener did not disappoint. Here are five things we…
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Lenny Lottig wins Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season opener

The Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season kicked off with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with a first-time winner as Lenny Lottig rallied his ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies 2020 Chevrolet Camaro to victory.
13 Mar 2022
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Factory Stock Showdown
The Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season kicked-off with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway with a first-time winner. Lenny Lottig rallied his ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies 2020 Chevrolet Camaro through four…
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Kris Thorne gets win in NHRA Pro Mod season opener at Gainesville

Kris Thorne picked up his first career victory in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, knocking off Sidnei Frigo in the final round of the season-opening race as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
13 Mar 2022
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Pro Mod
Kris Thorne picked up his first career victory in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, knocking off Sidnei Frigo in the final round of the season-opening race as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.…
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Tatum, Hagan, Glenn, Stoffer score victories in dramatic, historic Gatornationals finish

Tripp Tatum, Matt Hagan, Dallas Glenn, and Karen Stoffer collected victories on a record-setting final eliminations day at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, the third event of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
13 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Gatornationals
Tripp Tatum, Matt Hagan, Dallas Glenn, and Karen Stoffer collected victories on a record-setting final eliminations day at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, the third event of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing…
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Garlits assists on Steve Huff's electric dragster pass presented by Pep Boys

NHRA legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits whose latest Swamp Rat dragster is battery-powered, helped guide Steve Huff’s 200-mph electric dragster into the staging beams for a Pep Boys Electric Vehicle Service exhibition pass at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
13 Mar 2022
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Don Garlits
 
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over Gainesville Raceway on Sunday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
13 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Darrell Gwynn Track Walk For Those Who Can't 64
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Sunday News and Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Notes, quotes, photos, and video from final eliminations day at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
13 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes
  The first round of Top Fuel kicked off an hour late, at noon Eastern, for the simple fact that the track was too cold at the prescribed 11 a.m. start time. The track temperature was a measly 71.5 degrees, the lowest anyone could…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday preview

Tripp Tatum, Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith lead pro fields into Sunday’s final eliminations.
13 Mar 2022
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Gatornationals
It took much longer than expected but qualifying for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals finally took place yesterday to set the professional fields for the annual East Coast season opener. After rain moved out and a cold front descended on…
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Pep Boys All-Star Callout will complete at U.S. Nationals with semifinals, final

After a thrilling opening round, NHRA has announced that the semifinals and final round of the inaugural event will now be completed at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Brittany Force had low e.t. and will get to call out her semifinal opponent in Indy.
12 Mar 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
After a thrilling opening round at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA has announced that the semifinals and final round of the inaugural event will now be completed at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Saturday-morning rain…
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Tatum, Hight, and Stanfield bring the heat to chilly Gatornationals qualifying

Tripp Tatum, Robert Hight, and Aaron Stanfield are the low qualifiers after Saturday’s one-shot qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Matt Smith is the top seed in Pro Stock Motorcycle, where the field was set according to 2021 points.
12 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Tripp Tatum, Robert Hight, and Aaron Stanfield are the low qualifiers after Saturday’s one-shot qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Matt Smith is the top seed in Pro Stock Motorcycle, where the field was set according to 2021…
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Mark Pawuk sets Factory Stock record in lightning-quick qualifying session

Former Pro Stock driver Mark "Cowboy" Pawuk bombed the record in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown with a 7.60-second run from his Dodge Challenger Drag Pak entry.
12 Mar 2022
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Mark Pawuk
 
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over Gainesville Raceway on Saturday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
12 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Despite cold weather and early rains, Gainesville fans turned out in droves 67
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Sweden’s Stefan Ernryd makes long-awaited NHRA Pro Stock debut

With Covid restrictions relaxed, its now much easier for international competitors to make their way to NHRA events which is great news for Sweden’s Stefan Ernryd, who will be driving Alan Prusiensky’s Dodge Dart in Pro Stock this weekend.
12 Mar 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Stefan Ernryd
With Covid restrictions relaxed, its now much easier for international competitors to make their way to NHRA events which is great news for Sweden’s Stefan Ernryd, who will be driving Alan Prusiensky’s Dodge Dart in Pro Stock this weekend. Ernryd…
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Unusual conditions have nitro crew chiefs digging into logbooks for tune-ups

The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is one of the biggest events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but for Top Fuel and Funny Car crew chiefs, it’s also sometimes the trickiest, and it's never been as true as this year.
12 Mar 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Tuning
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is one of the biggest events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but for Top Fuel and Funny Car crew chiefs, it’s also sometimes the trickiest as shifting weather makes for a moving target, and…
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After fast start in Phoenix, Tripp Tatum is primed for Gatornationals success

If there’s an under-the-radar darkhorse in the Top Fuel race at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, it’s definitely Tripp Tatum, who was one of the performance stars of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, clicking off a pair of 3.6-second runs in qualifying.
12 Mar 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tripp tatum
If there’s an under-the-radar darkhorse in the Top Fuel race at these Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, it’s definitely Tripp Tatum. The Maryland-based racer was one of the performance stars of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, clicking off a pair of…
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As Official Professional Tools of NHRA, Cornwell Quality Tools to have strong presence at NHRA events

CornwellQuality Tools, an industry leader in tool manufacturing and distribution, has been named the Official Professional Tools of NHRA for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
11 Mar 2022
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Cornwell
Cornwell Quality Tools, an industry leader in tool manufacturing and distribution, has been named the Official Professional Tools of NHRA for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.  The new partnership, which is part of…
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FTI Performance presenting sponsor of 2022 Pro Mod opener in Gainesville

The NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opens its 2022 this weekend as part of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The race is presented by FTI Performance and is the first of 10 events during the 2022 NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season.
11 Mar 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
The NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opens its 2022 this weekend as part of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The popular doorslammer class features a variety of power adders and standout drivers, setting the stage for…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday preview

Sometimes things don’t work exactly as planned and the first two days of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals certainly fits that description since rain has prevented any on-track action at Gainesville Raceway but conditions will improve Saturday.
11 Mar 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Gatornationals
Sometimes things don’t work exactly as planned and the first two days of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals certainly fits that description since rain has prevented any on-track action at Gainesville Raceway. Saturday’s forecast is greatly…
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First-round pairings set for Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout event

Deploying equal parts race strategy, gut feelings, and a little rivalry reborn, the top seeds in the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout made public their first-round callouts for the big-dollar showdown that will take place on Saturday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
11 Mar 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
The 2022 Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout field 13
Deploying equal parts race strategy, gut feelings, and a little rivalry reborn, the top seeds in the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout made public their first-round callouts for the big-dollar showdown that will take place on Saturday of the…
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Jackie Fricke will be sponsored by Burnyzz at Gatornationals

Top Alcohol Dragster driver Jackie Fricke will don a new sponsor at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Burnyzz, a full-service auto shop for new and classic cars, is sponsoring the fan-favorite driver at the iconic event.
11 Mar 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jackie Fricke
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster driver Jackie Fricke will don a new sponsor at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Burnyzz, a full-service auto shop for new and classic cars, is sponsoring the fan-favorite…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday preview

After successful stops in Pomona and Phoenix, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing tour heads to Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the traditional East Coast opener.
10 Mar 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Gatornationals
After successful stops in Pomona and Phoenix, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing tour heads to Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the traditional East Coast opener. The event will also mark the season debut of the Pro…
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Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith looks to keep rolling

Five-time and defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith has won the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals the past two years and is after a third straight victory at this weekend’s event in Gainesville.
10 Mar 2022
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Matt Smith
After waiting for years to find success at Gainesville Raceway, Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Matt Smith has now proven to be unbeatable as of late at the historic track. The five-time and defending world champ has won the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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Jianna Salinas, on slowing down to go fast as the path to success on a 200-mph bike

There is an old adage: Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. The phrase has been used as a reminder to focus on the task at hand, to be precise and methodical, and to, well, slow down. For Jianna Salinas, that's asking quite a lot — but the 24-year-old Pro Stock Motorcycle rider is coming to learn the value of that philosophy. 
09 Mar 2022
Kelly Wade
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Jianna Salinas
There is an old adage, believed to have been coined in the United States military: Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. The phrase has been used as a reminder to focus on the task at hand, to be precise and methodical, and to, well, slow down. For…
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DiPinto to make 2022 NHRA season debut aboard Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car

DiPinto International Logistics will make its 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut aboard the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, showcasing a flashy “Electric Blue” paint scheme.
09 Mar 2022
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Jim Dunn Racing
DiPinto International Logistics will make its 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut aboard the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, showcasing a flashy “Electric Blue” paint scheme. DiPinto will…
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Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown to make 2022 debut at Gatornationals

The Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown begins its eight-race NHRA season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, featuring heated competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Pak entries.
09 Mar 2022
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Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown
The Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown begins its eight-race NHRA season at historic Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 11-13. After a lengthy off-season, past rivalries and heated competition will once…
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Nitro Time Machine: Top Fuel action from the 1976 Gatornationals

The latest Nitro Time Machine takes us back to the 1976 Gatornationals, which featured an all-star cast of Top Fuel competitors.
09 Mar 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Nitro Time Machine
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LaHaie, Vance & Hines inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

Former NHRA Top Fuel world champ Dick LaHaie and motorcycle drag racing legends Terry Vance and Byron Hines were inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 8. 
09 Mar 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
  Former NHRA Top Fuel world champ Dick LaHaie and motorcycle drag racing legends Terry Vance and Byron Hines were inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 8.  In a long and distinguished…
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Everything you need to know about the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout

The Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place on Saturday, March 12 at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Here's a look at the field, the format, and what the drivers had to say about the exciting event.
09 Mar 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout
The Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place on Saturday, March 12 at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway. It is a unique specialty race within a race featuring eight star drivers competing…
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Williamson, Cottrell, Greenberg, and Hix nitro winners at 2022 March Meet

NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series 15th season got off to a roaring start at the 64th Annual March Meet contested March 3-6 at renowned Famoso Drag Strip.
09 Mar 2022
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March Meet
NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series 15th season got off to a roaring start at the 64th Annual March Meet contested March 3-6 at renowned Famoso Drag Strip. With a history of races dating back to 1959, the March Meet has always been one of the…
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