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2024 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Ulf Leanders

19 Mar 2024
David Kennedy
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Ulf Leanders won the Gatornationals for the second time in his career, taking the Top Alcohol Funny Car title with a 5.35 to 5.44 final-round defeat of Phil Esz. Leanders, whose breakthrough first career win came at the 2015 Gatornationals, also won…
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2024 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joe Maynard

19 Mar 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Joe Maynard, who earlier in the weekend won the Division 2 Lucas Oil Series “Baby Gators” event, followed with his first national event victory, winning in his official Top Alcohol Dragster debut in the Samsel family’s A/Fuel Dragster. Maynard, son…
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Mark Christopher Chevrolet to sponsor Brittany Force Top Fueler in Pomona

Brittany Force will drive the Mark Christopher Auto Center Chevrolet/Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster in this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
19 Mar 2024
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Brittany Force
Brittany Force will drive the Mark Christopher Auto Center Chevrolet/Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster in this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. “It’s an honor and a pleasure to support and be part of…
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Buddy Hull to debut Mooneyes Funny Car at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Driver Buddy Hull and the Jim Dunn Racing team will be showcasing an iconic Jim Dunn Mooneyes Funny Car body for the first time this year at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
19 Mar 2024
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Mooneyes
After an exciting Funny Car debut at the Gatornationals, driver Buddy Hull is ready to take on the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on March 21-24. Hull, a driver for Jim Dunn Racing, will be showcasing an iconic…
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Krista Baldwin acquires Pat Dakin’s Top Fuel team; heads to Pomona with new look

Third-generation Top Fuel pilot and team owner Krista Baldwin has acquired the Top Fuel operation previously owned by veteran racer Pat Dakin.
19 Mar 2024
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Krista Baldwin
Third-generation Top Fuel pilot and team owner Krista Baldwin has acquired the Top Fuel operation previously owned by veteran racer Pat Dakin. Baldwin will make her first appearance of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season at this…
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Modern Warriors named presenting sponsor for Pomona Legends Nitro Series

Modern Warriors “Your Tactical Specialist” has stepped up to present the popular Legends Nitro Series competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA WInternationals.
18 Mar 2024
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Legends Nitro Series
In a scene that could be taken from a Southern California dragstrip a half century earlier, classic Nitro Funny Car racing and In-N-Out Burgers will converge when the Legends Nitro Series hosts the second round of its 10-race championship at In-N-…
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Jasmine Salinas to take over driving duties for Scrappers Racing Top Fueler

Jasmine Salinas will take over primary driving duties for her father Mike Salinas as he steps back to tend to some personal health matters. She will pilot the Scrappers Racing/Petersen Automotive Museum Top Fueler at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
18 Mar 2024
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Jasmine Salinas
Jasmine Salinas will take over primary driving duties for her father Mike Salinas as he steps back to tend to some personal health matters. Jasmine will pilot the Scrappers Racing/Petersen Automotive Museum Top Fuel entry this weekend at the Lucas…
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Fry's Food Stores, Arizona Lottery will sponsor Shumake in Phoenix debut

Fry's Food Stores and the Arizona Lottery will serve as the primary sponsors of Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster for his inaugural race in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, scheduled to take place April 5-7 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
15 Mar 2024
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Travis Shumake
Top Fuel pilot and team owner Travis Shumake announced a knockout lineup of sponsors for his inaugural race in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, scheduled to take place April 5-7 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals hosted at Firebird Motorsports…
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Rick Jackson Motorsports, Westerfield to debut new sponsors, look in Pomona

Rick Jackson Motorsports and former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Shane Westerfield will unveil an updated design for the 2024 season for the team’s newest sponsor, Take 2 Services. 
15 Mar 2024
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Rick Jackson Motorsports
Rick Jackson Motorsports and former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Shane Westerfield will unveil an updated design for the 2024 season for the team’s newest sponsor, Take 2 Services.  Take 2 Services is a Southern California-based company…
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Totten adds Alff Construction for 2024 NHRA Top Fuel campaign

Totten Motorsports has announced a new marketing partner for its 2024 NHRA Top Fuel season, welcoming Omaha, Neb.-based Alff Construction to the flanks of his independent entry.
14 Mar 2024
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Terry Totten
Totten Motorsports has announced a new marketing partner for its 2024 NHRA Top Fuel season, welcoming Omaha, Neb.-based Alff Construction to the flanks of his independent entry. The new sponsorship will debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals…
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Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, Austin Coil honored by Motorsports Hall of Fame

In-N-Out Burger president Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson and legendary crew chief Austin Coil were recognized by the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America at their annual ceremony in Daytona Beach, Fla.
13 Mar 2024
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Motorsports Hall of Fame
In-N-Out Burger president Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson and legendary crew chief Austin Coil were recognized by the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America at their annual ceremony in Daytona Beach, Fla. Both individuals have played large parts within the…
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Matchups set for first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of 2024

The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is back in 2024, and the first matchups in the Saturday specialty event are set for next weekend’s 64th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
13 Mar 2024
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge
The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is back in 2024, and the first matchups in the Saturday specialty event are set for next weekend’s 64th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. After a wildly successful…
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Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals postponed to May 3-5

Due to inclement weather conditions, the Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals has been postponed to May 3-5 at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La.
12 Mar 2024
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Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals
Due to inclement weather conditions, the Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals has been postponed to May 3-5 at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La.   The prestigious race for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series…
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Maynard leads Sportsman champs at Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Gainesville Raceway, eight drivers also took some victories in Lucas Oil Series Racing at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
12 Mar 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Joe Maynard
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Gainesville Raceway, eight drivers also took some victories in Lucas Oil Series Racing at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Joe Maynard, who earlier in the weekend won the…
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NHRA stars return to Southern California for Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Once again the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to one of its most historic facilities: In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the 64th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, March 21-24.
12 Mar 2024
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Pomona
Once again the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to one of its most historic facilities: In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the 64th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, March 21-24. In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip has seen some…
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Pawuk wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at NHRA Gatornationals

Veteran racer and team owner Mark Pawuk raced his Empaco Dodge Drag Pak to the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series winner’s circle today at the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals
10 Mar 2024
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
Veteran racer and team owner Mark Pawuk raced his Empaco Dodge Drag Pak to the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series winner’s circle today at the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals. Pawuk took advantage of the three qualifying sessions to enter race…
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Jose Gonzalez opens Pro Mod Drag season with win In Gainesville

In a matchup of two world champions, Jose Gonzalez knocked off Kris Thorne in the final round to win the season-opener in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
10 Mar 2024
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Jose Gonzales
In a matchup of two world champions, Jose Gonzalez knocked off Kris Thorne in the final round to win the season-opener in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ on Sunday as part of the 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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Five things we learned in Gainesville

The 2024 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season kicked off in Gainesville, and we were able to learn a lot as the event unfolded and raced to a successful finish on Sunday afternoon. Here are five things that stood out from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
10 Mar 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Five Things
There are usually a lot of unknowns in advance of each new season, and that certainly applies to the 2024 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. With more than a half century of history at Gainesville Raceway, we already know about standing-room only…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
10 Mar 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Official points will be posted…
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Announcement regarding 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule

NHRA has announced that it will focus on developing a new national event for the 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Originally planned for 2024, the decision was made to give all parties additional time to create a successful event.
10 Mar 2024
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Mission
As reported on Sunday’s NHRA on FOX broadcast on FS1, the NHRA, in cooperation with its race teams, will focus on developing a new national event for the 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. While an event was tentatively planned for the…
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Brown collects huge payday with Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout win

Antron Brown collected the $80,000 winner’s payday in the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, defeating Brittany Force in the final round of the special event, which is held during qualifying for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
09 Mar 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Top Fuel callout
Antron Brown collected the $80,000 winner’s payday in the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, defeating Brittany Force in the final round of the special event, which is held during qualifying for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.…
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First-round matchups set for Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout

Callouts for the third Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout were made Saturday morning at Gainesville Raceway, setting up the action for the big-dollar payout to take place during today’s qualifying. 
09 Mar 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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 Top Fuel All-Star Callout
Callouts for the third Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout were made Saturday morning at Gainesville Raceway, setting up the action for the big-dollar payout to take place during today’s qualifying.  The winner will take home $80,000 out…
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Schedule change for Saturday qualifying at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

NHRA officials have announced a schedule change for Saturday qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, with both pro sessions moving up an hour.
08 Mar 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
NHRA officials have announced a schedule change for Saturday qualifying at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, with both pro sessions moving up an hour in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The third round of…
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Six-time Pro Stock world champ Enders looks to score first Gainesville win

Six-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders has won at every track on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour except Gainesville Raceway, and she's more determined than ever to fix that this season.
08 Mar 2024
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Erica Enders
Of all Erica Enders’ incredible accomplishments throughout a sterling Pro Stock career, there is one thing that has eluded the six-time NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series champion and that’s a win at historic Gainesville Raceway. Enders will…
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Standout field kicks off Congruity NHRA Pro Mod season in Gainesville

A huge field loaded with championship contenders ensures a must-see start for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ this weekend as part of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
08 Mar 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mos
A huge field loaded with championship contenders ensures a must-see start for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ this weekend as part of the 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway…
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Davies signs new partner ahead of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown opener

David Davies III to promote Mission 22 on his Dodge Challenger Drag Pak during 2024 Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season.
08 Mar 2024
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David Davies III
The Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, one of the most exciting classes on the NHRA tour, will hit the track this weekend, starting their 10-race series with Chevrolet COPOs, Dodge Drag Paks, and Ford Cobra Jets battling it out for manufacturer…
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Oehler and El Bandido Yankee Tequila set sights on more success in 2024

El Bandido Yankee Tequila will once again sponsor Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Flyin’ Ryan Oehler for the entire 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. 
07 Mar 2024
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Ryan Oehler
El Bandido Yankee Tequila will once again sponsor Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Flyin’ Ryan Oehler for the entire 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.  In addition to a new-look Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle, El Bandido Tequila will…
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Drag Race Bracket Bonanza back for entire NHRA season in 2024

The 2024 professional drag racing season launches this weekend at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, kicking off as well the first full season of Drag Race Bracket Bonanza, a dynamic bracket competition for drag racing fans.
07 Mar 2024
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Drag Race Bracket Bonanza
The 2024 professional drag racing season launches this weekend at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, March 7-10, with an epic return of the fan bracket game Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB). For the first time ever, DRBB will…
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Tickets available for Gatornationals premiere of ‘Shirley’ documentary

Fans at this week’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway will have an opportunity to attend the premiere screening of "Shirley," a documentary on the life of Hall of Fame driver Shirley Muldowney that later will air as a FOX Sports feature.
06 Mar 2024
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Shirley
Fans on site for this week’s 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway will have an opportunity to attend the premiere screening of Shirley, a documentary on the life of Hall of Fame driver Shirley Muldowney…
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Top Fuel driver, reality TV star Jordan Vandergriff to join NHRA on FOX team

Top Fuel driver and reality television star Jordan Vandergriff will be part of the NHRA on FOX team as a reporter for select events during the upcoming 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
06 Mar 2024
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Jordan Vandergriff
Top Fuel driver and reality television star Jordan Vandergriff will be part of the NHRA on FOX team as a reporter for select events during the upcoming 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The season opens at this weekend’s 55th…
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