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Pairings set for first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in Phoenix

The matchups are set for the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, which takes place at the upcoming and final NHRA Arizona Nationals on March 24-26 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
17 Mar 2023
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#2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge
The matchups are set for the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, which takes place at the upcoming and final NHRA Arizona Nationals on March 24-26 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge brings…
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Antron Brown debuts Toyota GR Supra Roadster for NHRA Jr Drag Racing

Toyota and Antorn Brown debuted a roadster concept for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League at the 2023 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
16 Mar 2023
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Antron Brown debuts Toyota GR Supra Roadster for NHRA Jr Drag Racing
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Watch this weekend's Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
16 Mar 2023
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Division 2 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from South Georgia are Moser, JEGS, Strange, and…
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NHRA opens 2023 season with strong viewership on FOX for Gatornationals

NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opened the 2023 season with impressive viewership numbers on the FOX network, as coverage of eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals delivered a total audience of 1.12 million viewers.
15 Mar 2023
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Gatornationals on FOX
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opened the 2023 season with impressive viewership numbers on the FOX network, as coverage of eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals delivered a total audience of 1.12 million viewers. This…
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Nataas, Gill lead Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sportsman winners

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Gainesville Raceway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, led by Matt Gill, who won the event for the second straight year in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
14 Mar 2023
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Matt Gill
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Gainesville Raceway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, led by Matt Gill, who won the…
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Joe Welch sets speed record in Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory

Joe Welch and his Joe Welch Racing Dodge Drag Pak picked up the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, taking down Chevrolet COPO Camaros and Ford Mustang Cobra Jets along the way. 
12 Mar 2023
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Joe Welch
Starting Sunday in the quarterfinals, Joe Welch and his Joe Welch Racing Dodge Drag Pak picked up the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway taking down Chevrolet COPO…
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Justin Bond wins in Gainesville to start FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod season

Justin Bond opened the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports win on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, knocking off J.R. Gray in the final round at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
12 Mar 2023
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Justin Bond
Justin Bond opened the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports win on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, knocking off J.R. Gray in the final round at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals Sunday preview

12 Mar 2023
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Gatornationals
After two days of qualifying in front of a packed house, the fields are set for final eliminations at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as the new season kicks off at historic Gainesville Raceway. Reigning world champion Brittany…
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Josh Hart banks $80,000 payday with victory in Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout

Local hero Josh Hart, who won his first career NHRA national event title at Gainesville Raceway, added another highlight to his career with his victory in the 2nd annual Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout, held Saturday during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
11 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Josh Hart
Local hero Josh Hart, who won his first career NHRA national event title at Gainesville Raceway, added another highlight to his career with his victory in the 2nd annual Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout, held Saturday during the Amalie Motor Oil…
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GR Supra takes the form of new Jr. Roadster for NHRA

In support of NHRA, Half Scale and Antron Brown to establish this new class, Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) engineers developed the GR Supra Jr. Roadster as the first of its kind for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
11 Mar 2023
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GR Supra Jr. Roadster 5
Toyota continues to make its mark on the NHRA after more than 20 years competing professionally in the series with the collaboration effort to unveil the new Jr. Roadster. In support of NHRA, Half Scale and Antron Brown to establish this new class,…
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NHRA announces Saturday sellout at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

NHRA officials at Gainesville Raceway announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
11 Mar 2023
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Gatornationals
NHRA officials at Gainesville Raceway announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The race kicks off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and the huge fanbase packed the legendary…
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Summit continues title sponsorship of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League

Summit Racing Equipment will again be the title sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. Young racers will again have the opportunity to compete in exciting eight-car shootouts that will be held at seven different NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events.
06 Mar 2023
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NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League
Summit Racing Equipment will again be the title sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, for the upcoming 2023 season.   A longtime supporter of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag…
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Arana Racing will run full Pro Stock Motorcycle season with GETTRX

GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, Inc., will sponsor Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr, and the Arana Racing team for a full 2023 season.
06 Mar 2023
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Hector Arana
The fastest name in credit card processing, GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, Inc., returns to the world’s fastest motorsport for the second consecutive season with Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr, and the Arana Racing team…
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