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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Sportsman winner James Hinkle

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
206:00
A Top 10 finisher the last two years, James Hinkle ran his career record to a perfect 5-0 after beating Bruce Thaxton in the Right Trailers Top Sportsman final. Hinkle finished the job with a 7.301 against his 7.28 dial.
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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Dragster winner Jacky Bennett

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
161:05
After several near misses, Jackie Bennett claimed his first national event title in Right Trailers Top Dragster by topping Holden Laris in the final round. Bennett kicked off the double-breakout final with a nearly perfect .002 light.
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Steve Gibbs inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

Former longtime NHRA Competition Director and Vice President Steve Gibbs was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2026, March 10, adding another impressive honor to a lifelong career in drag racing.
12 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
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Photos courtesy of MSHFA/Brian Cleary and Cindy GibbsFormer longtime NHRA Competition Director and Vice President Steve Gibbs was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2026, March 10, adding another…
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Schedule change announced for FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

NHRA and Firebird Motorsports Park officials announced time changes for the upcoming FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, which takes place March 20-22.
12 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
schedule
NHRA and Firebird Motorsports Park officials announced time changes for the upcoming FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, which takes place March 20-22.Taking an abundance of caution for the expected heat in the weekend forecast…
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25 great moments from NHRA Pro Mod’s first 25 years, Part 2

Because this is the 25th anniversary of NHRA Pro Mod racing, we're taking a look back at 25 moments of NHRA Pro Mod history. Here's Part 2, celebrating moments 1 through 10.
11 Mar 2026
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
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Pro Mod
Because this is the 25th anniversary of NHRA Pro Mod racing,  we're taking a look back at 25 moments of NHRA Pro Mod history. Here's Part 2, celebrating moments 1 through 10.  […
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Snyder Sportsman Classic Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event comes to Pomona

The fabled dragstrip in Pomona that hosted NHRA’s first official race in 1953 will be the site of a special Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event this weekend, billed as the Snyder Sportsman Classic salute to NHRA’s Sportsman racers.
11 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Snyder
The fabled dragstrip in Pomona that hosted NHRA’s first official race in 1953 will be the site of a special Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event this weekend, billed as the Snyder Sportsman Classic salute to NHRA’s Sportsman racers.As…
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A quarter century of crazy: 25 moments from NHRA Pro Mod’s first 25 years

Because of the 25th season of Pro Mod in 2026, here's a look back at 25 moments of NHRA Pro Mod history. Some are defined by triumph, some by terror, and yet others by tenacity, but they have all contributed to the rich history of this indescribably neat category.
11 Mar 2026
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
Feature
Pro Mod
In the realm of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, Pro Modified stands as a unique pillar of the sport. NHRA did not create the class, the NHRA is now the last place the cars run the full quarter-mile, and it has been a category that has made its bones…
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Watch the Division 7 Pomona Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
10 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 7
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Pomona are…
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Watch the Division 2 Gainesville Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Gainesville Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
10 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 2
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Gainesville Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Gainesville are…
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Hilton, Peck lead winners at 68th Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet

Tyler Hilton and Mike Peck led the list of winners at the 68th annual Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip, part of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series
10 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
March Meet
The following are final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series 68th annual Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet:NOSTALGIA TOP FUELTyler Hilton, Cincinnati, Ohio, '16 McKinney, 5.714, 265.09  def. Mike Hilton,…
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Kundratic's Super Comp win highlights Gatornationals Sportsman action

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, nine winners were also crowned in the Lucas Oil classes, led by Super Comp champ Kelly Kundratic, who scored the 400th win by a female in NHRA national event competition.
10 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
KellyKundratic
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, nine winners were also crowned in the Lucas Oil classes, led by Super Comp champ Kelly Kundratic, who scored the 400th…
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Crew chiefs Serena and Flynn talk Gainesville, Maddi Mania, and more

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Joe Serena and Rob Flynn join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their experiences at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
10 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Joe Serena and Rob Flynn join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their experiences at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Serena and Dean Marinis tuned Chad Green to a…
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JBS Equipment named NHRA Pro Mod Series title sponsor; Elite presenting sponsor

JBS Equipment will serve as the official series sponsor for the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season, while Elite Motorsports will add to the partnership as the presenting sponsor for the upcoming season.
10 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
NHRA officials have announced that JBS Equipment will serve as the official series sponsor for the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season, while Elite Motorsports will add to the partnership as the presenting sponsor for the upcoming season.Justin Bond, a…
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Wayne Brooks wins Holley Never Rest award at Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals

Wayne Brooks’ three-state odyssey to the Amalie Motor il NHRA Gatornationals to defend his 2025 Top Dragster race win there won him the Holley Never Rest award at the event.
09 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Never Rest
Wayne Brooks’ three-state odyssey to the Amalie Motor il NHRA Gatornationals to defend his 2025 Top Dragster race win there won him the Holley Never Rest award at the event.Brooks and his team headed from north Georgia to Orlando Speed World for the…
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Ricky Hord wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown opener in Gainesville

The 2026 NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series got off to a dramatic start at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with No. 2 qualifier Ricky Hord, from Orlando, Fla., winning for the third time in his career.
09 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
FSS
The 2026 NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series got off to a dramatic start with No. 2 qualifier Ricky Hord, from Orlando, Fla., winning for the third time in his career. Hord outran veteran driver and 2025 Bristol winner David Janac in a close…
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Five Things We Learned in Gainesville

NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season kickoff at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals certainly has set the bar for excitement and drama right out of the gate. Here’s a look at five big takeaways from the race.
09 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Five Things We Learned in Gainesville
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season kickoff at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals certainly has set the bar for excitement and drama right out of the gate. Here’s a look at five big takeaways from the race.THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHTSo,…
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Derek Menholt gets NHRA Pro Mod Series win in Gainesville to open 2026

Derek Menholt knocked off Lyle Barnett in the final round on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway in the opening race of JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports.
08 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Derek Menholt knocked off Lyle Barnett in the final round on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway in the opening race of JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports.The event was the first of 11 races in the series and was…
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Hart's hometown win, victories by Green, Hartford, Gadson kick off 2026 season

Ocala’s Josh Hart won in his debut with John Force Racing, taking down reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta in the final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Chad Green (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and Richard Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the first of 20 races of the season.
08 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Josh Hart won in his debut with John Force Racing at Gainesville Raceway, taking down reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.Chad Green (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Gainesville Raceway on Sunday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
08 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Sunday News and Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

News and notes from final eliminations at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first event of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season, and the year-long 75th anniversary.
08 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday notes
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Maddi Gordon, the 23rd woman in NHRA history to qualify in Top Fuel, got the first round win of her rookie campaign with a huge conquest of one of her driving mentors, 2025 championship runner-up and…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday preview

Special edition 75th anniversary Wallys will be awarded today as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals races to a thrilling conclusion at Gainesville Raceway. Here's all the news and info you need to know.
07 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Gators
Special edition 75th anniversary Wallys will be awarded today as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals races to a thrilling conclusion at Gainesville Raceway.After two days of action-packed qualifying, Josh Hart, Ron Capps, Cody Coughlin, and…
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Brown wins Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout in front of sellout crowd

Antron Brown won the Right Trailers All-Star Callout, and Josh Hart (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Cody Coughlin (Pro Stock) and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornational
07 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Top Fuel Callout
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown won the Right Trailers All-Star Callout in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway, defeating Clay Millican in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s season-…
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NHRA legends helped kick off 75th Anniversary season in Gainesville

NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season kicked off in fine style at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals celebrating the history of the sport with a collection of NHRA legends on hand.
07 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season kicked off in fine style at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, celebrating the history of the sport with a collection of NHRA legends on hand.Don Garlits, Don Prudhomme, Shirley Muldowney, Kenny Bernstein, Joe…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Gainesville Raceway on Saturday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
07 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has Saturday sellout at Gainesville Raceway

NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway to open its 75th anniversary season at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
07 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Gainesville
NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway to open its 75th anniversary season at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.The race kicks off the celebratory 2026 season and fans packed the legendary…
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Oehler’s aggressive expansion nets positive early results

El Bandito Yankee rider Ryan Oehler is building for the future with a second bike for 2026 season and a very optimistic outlook..
07 Mar 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Oehler
Ryan Oehler has won a pair of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series events in his career, but they came during the 2020 and 2021 seasons so it’s been a while since he’s had an opportunity to hoist a coveted NHRA Wally trophy. After a few lean years…
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Saturday News and Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

News and notes from the second day of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first event of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season, and the year-long 75th anniversary.
07 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Saturday notes
TOP FUEL CALLOUT ROUND 1The Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout kicked off the second day of Pro qualifying. The first round of the special event also counts as qualifying runs for the eight drivers in the field. The…
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NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series powered by FuelTech opens season in Gainesville

Celebrating 25 years of incredible action in 2026, the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opens its season this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as part of the prestigious Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
07 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Celebrating 25 years of incredible action in 2026, the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opens its season this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as part of the prestigious Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.It is the first race of 11 races in the…
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Dallas Glenn looking to defend Pro Stock title at season opener

Last season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was the kickoff to Pro Stock driver Dallas Glenn’s first world championship season. This season, he’s looking for another win at Gainesville Raceway at the 2026 NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series season opener.
07 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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glenn
Last season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was the kickoff to Pro Stock driver Dallas Glenn’s first world championship season. This season, he’s looking for another win at Gainesville Raceway at the 2026 NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series…
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After changes, the goal remains the same for Austin Prock

There’s a new car and a new team, but the end goal remains the same for Funny Car standout Austin Prock, who enters the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as the back-to-back world champion.
07 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Austin Prock
There’s a new car and a new team, but the end goal remains the same for Funny Car standout Austin Prock, who enters the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as the back-to-back world champion.But there’s been plenty of change for Prock…
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