Burning rubber, screaming engines and cheering fans are all a part of the mix at the Amalie Motor Oil National Hot Rod Association Gatornationals. The legendary Gainesville Raceway hosts the annual east coast opener for championship drag racing. It has been witness to numerous records in various categories of racing. …
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NHRA Driver Prepped for Gatornationals
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which will be held in Gainesville, starts Thursday. The race will occur over four days at the Gainesville Raceway. Justin Ashley, a 29-year-old local NHRA driver, discussed how he has prepared to compete this weekend. His Career Justin Ashley’s father raced for many years, …
Read More »John Force Racing Racer Austin Prock Talks NHRA Gatornationals
With the Gatornationals starting this weekend, John Force Racing product Austin Prock is ready to go. He talked about the event with Steve Russell, discussing the sport and how he got to this spot now. Why a driver? There are many sports people get into at a young age. Not …
Read More »NHRA Gatornationals Round-Up of Results and Racers
March isn’t only for college basketball, but for hot rods and drag racing. The exciting spectacle of the 2021 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals came to a close this weekend in Gainesville. This was the first time in NHRA’s 70-year history, that the season opened at Gainesville Raceway. This event …
Read More »NHRA Gatornationals return for second time in less than a year
It’s time for the 52nd annual National Hot Rod Association Gatornationals. Last year’s version of the event was postponed until September because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fewer than six months have passed since the NHRA last came to Gainesville Raceway. Gatornationals began on Thursday with qualifying sessions and the event …
Read More »Hight Looks to Defend NHRA Title at Gatornationals
The 2017 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is back in action March 16-19 at the Gainesville Raceway. Last year’s Funny Car class winner, Robert Hight, is back in the contention and looking to leave his mark. “Fans needs to come out and see this. It’s history in the making this …
Read More »Racers Ride into the Finals on Third Day of NHRA Gatornationals
There were concerns with fans and drivers included with the weather delays Saturday morning at the Gainesville Raceway. However, racing conditions cleared with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80’s. Racers used the weather to their advantage in this day of NHRA Gatornationals racing. The first place qualifiers Saturday afternoon …
Read More »NHRA GatorNationals Kicks Off
With the Fan Fest and Media Day behind us, all that’s left is racing. The Sportsman Qualifying for the GatorNationals starting this morning at 8:30 a.m. The real fun starts on Friday, as the Midway opens at 10 a.m. There is Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel as the …
Read More »Ron Capps Looks To Win 55th Gatornationals
The 55th Gatornationals is taking place through Sunday at Gainesville Raceway to kick off the NHRA season. Over the past few years, Ron Capps has raced and owned a team. https://twitter.com/TeamRonCapps/status/1765419402587967772 His Recent Ownership Since 2021, Ron Capps has owned a team in the National Hot Rod Association called Ron …
Read More »Alexis DeJoria Looking to Make a Name for Herself at Gatornationals
The AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will be taking place Friday through Sunday. Racers are competing for the chance to be crowned the winner and secure $130,000 in cash prizes. Amongst many of the skilled racers participating in the event, Alexis DeJoria joined Sportscene with Steve Russell. Set your ⏰ …
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