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Division 2 Baby Gators event under way at Gainesville Raceway

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division is in action this weekend at Gainesville Raceway with the 11th annual Baby Gators event. LATEST UPDATE: Friday qualifying
14 Mar 2026
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Division 2
The following are Friday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division 11th annual Baby Gators:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER1) Sarah Allen, Jacksonville, Fla., 5.213 seconds, 278.12 mph2) Jamie…
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Travis Shumake returns to Arizona Nationals in Legacy Nitro Series

One year after setting the top speed of eliminations at 330.88 mph in his Fry’s Food Stores Top Fuel dragster, Phoenix native Travis Shumake will return to Firebird Motorsports Park in the Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series.
13 Mar 2026
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Travis Shumake
One year after setting the top speed of eliminations at 330.88 mph in his Fry’s Food Stores Top Fuel dragster, Phoenix native Travis Shumake will return to Firebird Motorsports Park in a completely different, but far more personal machine.For the…
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Legacy Nitro Funny Cars welcomes associate sponsor Maxima Racing Oils

With the Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series having kicked off its 11-race schedule, the series is proud to welcome Maxima Racing Oils as an associate sponsor for the entire 2026 season.
13 Mar 2026
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Legends
With the Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series having kicked off its 11-race series at this past weekend’s fabled Good Vibrations March Meet at Famoso Raceway, the series is proud to welcome Maxima Racing Oils as an associate sponsor for the entire 2026…
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Happy 75th birthday, NHRA

Seventy-five years ago, March 13, 1951, the National Hot Rod Association was formally incorporated in a signing ceremony at the Tam O’Shanter Inn in Glendale, Calif.
13 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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1951
Seventy-five years ago today, March 13, 1951, the National Hot Rod Association was formally incorporated in a signing ceremony at the Tam O’Shanter Inn in Glendale, Calif.It all started with a letter in the March 1951 issue of Hot Rod…
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Snyder Sportsman Classic Division 7 event under way in Pomona

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division is in action this weekend with the Snyder Family NHRA Sportsman event at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. LATEST UPDATE: Friday qualifying
13 Mar 2026
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Division 7
The following are Friday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division Snyder Family NHRA Sportsman event at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip:COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Steve Graham, S. San…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments: Bernstein, 'Big,' and Shirley reflect on making history

Kenny Bernstein, Don Garlits, and Shirley Muldowney, who were recognized by NHRA fans as having some of their great moments on NHRA's Top 75 Moments list, reflect on those times, plus we dissect and reflect on the entire list.
13 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Top Moments
The announcement last week that Kenny Bernstein's barrier-breaking 300-mph pass at the 1992 NHRA Gatornationals was the number one fan-voted moment in the 75-year history of the NHRA wrapped up …
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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Jamie Noonan

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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58:33
After scoring his first Top Alcohol Dragster win late last season, Jamie Noonan didn’t wait long to add a second victory as the alcohol-class engine builder powered to victory over Anthony Troyer in a title 5.24 to 5.25 final-round clash. 
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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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91:36
Five-time and reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Sean Bellemeur scored his 49th career win, tying the great Don Prudhomme and Eddie Krawiec and moving to within one win of becoming just the 26th driver to record 50 or more wins, scoring a…
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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Comp winner Peter D`Agnolo

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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237:25
2023 Super Stock world champ Peter D’Agnolo scored his second career Comp win and his seventh victory overall, driving his E/SMA '10 Cobalt to a .003-launched (-.49) 8.41 to chase down No. 1 qualifier Matthew Alvey’s better-but-later (-.53) 8.58.…
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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Stock winner Dan Fletcher

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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422:27
For the 109th time in his amazing career, Dan Fletcher scored an NHRA national event victory. Fletcher drove his Micro Strategies Camaro to the Super Stock title in a double-breakout final against Kent Hanley.
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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Stock winner Jeff Adkinson

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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186:57
Jeff Adkinson used a solid driving performance to claim the sixth win of his career. Adkinson, who was .030 or better on the Tree every round, topped Jim Marshall in the Stock final round with a 9.138 against his 9.15 dial.
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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Comp winner Kelly Kundratic

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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179:31
Kelly Kundratic scored the milestone 400th national event win for a female racer with her breakthrough Super Comp victory in Gainesville. Kundratic, the 107th woman in NHRA history to win a national event, collected the victory on Tim Millwood’s…
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2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Gas winner Jason Dewitt

12 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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154:07
Super Gas winner Jason Dewitt backed up his breakthrough first victory from last year’s Gatornationals, winning a double-breakout final-round bout with seven-time tour winner Steven Furr, 9.875 to 9.872.
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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
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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
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Steve Gibbs and family 11
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
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Phoenix
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
08 Mar 2026
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Official points will be posted…
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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
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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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