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Tommy Johnson Jr. and team resilient in the wake of series of blower explosions
Tommy Johnson Jr. and the Make-A-Wish Funny Car team have lost three expensive bodies in the last two events, but the veteran nitro pilot is chalking up the incidents to unrelated bad luck and is optimistic about the rest of his season.
Mawhee, Stanfield, and Hidalgo Jr. top winners at Texas Sportsman Challenge
Keith Mawhee, Aaron Stanfield, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. led the list of winners as Houston Raceway Park hosted the first NHRA South Central Division race of the 2019 season, the NHRA Texas Sportsman Challenge.
Preview | Friday | Saturday
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division NHRA Texas Sportsman…
Bad break (literally) will keep Frank Pedregon out of Las Vegas Funny Car field
Frank Pedregon’s plans of competing at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals were dashed Friday when he suffered a broken leg in a passenger car accident.
Frank Pedregon’s plans of competing at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals were dashed Friday when he suffered a broken leg in a passenger car accident.
Pedregon, who kicked off the season in the Worsham Family Racing’s Lucas Oil…
Kenny Bernstein’s shattering of the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 Gatornationals is the event’s signature moment
Bernstein made NHRA Drag Racing history in 1992, and in so doing created a moment that became as larger as Gainesville itself.
Before the start of the 1992 season, NHRA National Dragster polled 1991’s top 10 Top Fuel finishers on the only topic anyone cared about: Would someone break the 300-mph barrier that season? Darrell Gwynn said, “It would surprise me if it happened…
Justin Lamb has won five championships in the last five years, and he’s not done yet
Peter Biondo knows a thing or two about talent, so when he predicted Justin Lamb’s future greatness more than a decade ago, he wasn’t exactly going out on a limb.
With a résumé that features seven national championships and nearly 50 national event wins, Peter Biondo knows a thing or two about talent, so when he predicted Justin Lamb’s future greatness more than a decade ago, he wasn’t exactly going out on a…
The story of the first Gatornationals Top Fuel win, from the inside
Dave Chenevert was the first Gatornationals Top Fuel winner way back in 1970 and the first of 30 different drivers to win Top Fuel at Gainesville Raceway. Relive that wild weekend from the memory of one of his teenage crewmembers, Fred Mooneyham, himself a future Top Fuel driver.
With his back-to-back victories at the 2018 and ’19 events, Richie Crampton became the 49th and 50th Top Fuel winners in Gatornationals history, but does anyone remember the first?
Former Top Fuel driver Fred Mooneyham does, because he was…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 60 No. 5)
NHRA National Dragster magazine's fifth issue of 2019, featuring a special salute to the magazine's 60th anniversary, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
NHRA National Dragster magazine's fifth issue of 2019, featuring a special salute to the magazine's 60th anniversary, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
The event tribute includes a…
Sampey upgraded to full season with Vance & Hines Harley team
Three-time world champ Angelle Sampey will now race in all 16 Pro Stock Motorcycle events with the Vance & Hines Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson team.
For Angelle Sampey, what started as a four-race showcase with the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team has now become a full-season pursuit of a fourth NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle championship. Longtime rivals, Sampey joined the…
Behind the Visor: Why Blake Alexander went back to Funny Car
Blake Alexander shocked the drag racing world when he announced his departure from Bob Vandergriff Racing to buy a Funny Car team. Here's why he did it.
Blake Alexander shocked the drag racing world when he announced his departure from Bob Vandergriff Racing. He later announced a big move: the purchase of Brian Stewart’s Funny Car operation. Alexander returned to Funny Car by qualifying for the…
Bob and the boys: A roundtable interview with Bob Vandergriff Racing
Bob Vandergriff Jr. was joined by drivers Jordan Vandergriff, Shawn Reed and Josh Hart for a four-way interview on Sunday of the recent Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Bob Vandergriff Racing will field entries for three Top Fuel drivers this season, with Jordan Vandergriff, Shawn Reed, and Josh Hart taking the controls of the twin BVR dragsters at varying points throughout the season. Bob Vandergriff Jr.,…
The Sports Report: Night moves
Under the lights on Saturday night, NHRA’s best sportsman racers chased Gainesville glory at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
It might not have been exactly what the event planners had in mind, but when sportsman eliminations for the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals were moved to Saturday evening, it made for an electric atmosphere, especially for those who…
WFO Radio: Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals recap
This week on the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap the 50th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals by giving their top moments in each eliminator. …
Legendary NHRA broadcaster Dave McClelland reminisces, reflects on NHRA racing
NHRA broadcasters Lewis Bloom and Brian Lohnes welcomed legendary NHRA broadcaster Dave McClelland into the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to reminisce about the past and discuss the future of NHRA Drag Racing.
Beau Layne captures second-straight Top Fuel Harley win
Beau Layne leads the Top Fuel Harley points after winning his second-straight race in the Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley series. He rode to victory by taking down Bob Malloy.
A record-breaking weekend for female racers at the 50th annual Gatornationals
Megan Meyer, who earned the Top Alcohol Dragster Wally at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, was part of a record-breaking weekend for female racers at the event. A record-breaking eight women competed in Pro Stock Motorcycle alone.
A record-tying 11 women competed in professional categories at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and a record-setting eight battled it out in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Women also captured titles in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Stock…
Fast Five: Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick recap the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the Fast Five
NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick recap the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with the Fast Five. Some of the top moments include the Factory Stock Showdown win by Drew Skillman, Richie Crampton's back-to-back Top Fuel triumphs in…
Power Rankings: Jeg Coughlin, Eddie Krawiec new leaders in Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle
Steve Torrence, Robert Hight dominate Top Fuel and Funny Car following Gatornationals while Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Eddie Krawiec take the lead in naturally aspirated classes.
The 2019 season passed the 1/8th mark at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals and brought some things into tighter focus. Steve Torrence went without a Wally for the third consecutive race but continues to lead the Top Fuel Power Rankings…
Tutterow wins Pro Mod season opener at Gainesville Raceway
It was a final round for the record books today at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals between E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing series presented by Hoosier Tire and Jerry Bickel Race Cars racers Todd Tutterow and Steve Jackson.
It was a final round for the record books today at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals between E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing series presented by Hoosier Tire and Jerry Bickel Race Cars racers Todd Tutterow and Steve Jackson.…
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday Photo Gallery
Sights and scenes from an epic final day of the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Sights and scenes from an epic final day of the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
The Darrell Gwynn “Track Walk for those who can’t” attracted a large number of NHRA pro racers including current Mello Yello…
Gainesville Pro Stock Sunday results: Final
After celebrating his fiancee Randi Lynn Shipp's Stock Eliminator win on Saturday night, Bo Butner goes the distance in Pro Stock on Sunday for his second win of the season.
Bo Butner never really contemplated retiring from drag racing, but he did briefly consider leaving the Pro Stock class. At this point, his rivals would likely support that decision. Butner, the 2017 Mello Yello Pro Stock champion, won for the second…
Gainesville Top Fuel Sunday results: Final
Richie Crampton scored his second straight Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals victory, stopping Clay Millican in the final round with a holeshot effort.
Richie Crampton scored his second straight Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals victory, stopping Clay Millican in the final round with a holeshot effort.
Crampton’s DHL machine left first, .042 to 058, and stayed ahead of Millican’s Parts Plus…
Gainesville Funny Car Sunday results: Final
Robert Hight won for the second time in three races this season to build upon his points lead, defeating Tim Wilkerson, whose mount faltered just off the starting line.
Robert Hight won for the second time in three races this season to build upon his points lead, defeating Tim Wilkerson, whose mount faltered just off the starting line.
Hight’s win was also his fourth in the past eight years at the Gatornationals…
Gainesville Pro Stock Motorcycle Sunday results: Final
Andrew Hines exacts revenge on Harley-Davidson teammate Eddie Krawiec with a dominating win at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Going an entire season without a win clearly didn't sit well with five-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Andrew Hines so he decided to do something about it. In one of the most inspired performances of his career, Hines earned his 49th career win…
Skillman prevails in epic Factory Stock Showdown battle
Fresh out of Pro Stock, Drew Skillman wasted no time finding the winner’s circle in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Weary of sleepless nights and anxiety-filled days in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock class, Drew Skillman has traded those for well, the same ultra-competitive atmosphere that now permeates the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown. Accompanied by his…
Gainesville Pro Stock Motorcycle Sunday results: Semifinals
For the third-straight year, Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson teammates Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec will meet to decide the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals Pro Stock Motorcycle final.
Andrew Hines is one round away from ending a winless drought that goes back more than a year. The problem is that in order to do it, he'll have to go through his Harley-Davidson teammate, Eddie Krawiec, who hasn't lost a round in Gainesville since…
Gainesville Funny Car Sunday results: Semifinals
Tim Wilkerson will have the chance to win the Gatornationals for the second time, but he’ll have to climb a tall hurdle in Robert Hight to get it done.
Tim Wilkerson will have the chance to win the Gatornationals for the second time, but he’ll have to climb a tall hurdle in Robert Hight to get it done.
Wilk ran his second straight 3.8-second pass, a 3.896 to beat Jack Beckman and even their head…
Gainesville Pro Stock Sunday results: Semifinals
Bo Butner and Alex Laughlin will race for the Pro Stock title at the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Bo Butner advanced to his second final round of the year in Pro Stock and he needed only an 8.10 E.T. to do it. Butner got a free pass after low qualifier Rodger Brogdon left before the Tree was activited and red-lighted. Butner will attempt to join…
Gainesville Top Fuel Sunday results: Semifinals
Clay Millican and Richie Crampton will face off in the Top Fuel final in Gainesville after advancing through the final-four pairing with victories over Doug Kalitta and T.J. Zizzo.
The Clay Millican-Mike Kloeber reunion is already paying dividends in their third race together after a long break as the Tennessean will compete for the Gatornationals title after beating Doug Kalitta.
Millican’s run was in peril early when his…
Gainesville Pro Stock Motorcycle Sunday results: E2
Three of the top four qualifiers advanced to the semifinals or Pro Stock Motorcycle, but Matt Smith wasn't one of them.
Three of the top four qualifiers advanced to the semifinals or Pro Stock Motorcycle, but Matt Smith wasn't one of them. The reigning world champ's Denso EBR sat silent on the starting line while opponent Joey Gladstone blasted to the semifinals.…
Gainesville Funny Car Sunday results: E2
Jack Beckman beat his teammate Tommy Johnson Jr. by just .007-second on a holeshot to advance to the semifinals for the second time this season.
Jack Beckman beat his teammate Tommy Johnson Jr. by just .007-second on a holeshot to advance to the semifinals for the second time this season.
Beckman’s 3.898 beat Johnson’s 3.892 thanks to a .063 to 069 reaction-time advantage. Low qualifier…