Photos by Alex Owens, Auto Imagery
SUNDAY FINAL – HART WINS GATORNATIONALS IN JOHN FORCE RACING DEBUT AS NHRA’S 75TH SEASON OPENS
Josh Hart delivered one of the most compelling storylines of the opening weekend of NHRA’s 75th anniversary season. On Sunday, Hart defeated reigning Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta to win the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville (FL) Raceway.
Hart’s victory came in his first race driving for John Force Racing, marking an immediate payoff for a move that reshaped his career during the offseason.
Chad Green [Funny Car], Matt Hartford [Pro Stock], and Richard Gadson [Pro Stock Motorcycle] also claimed victories as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series opened its 20-race 2026 schedule in front of a capacity crowd.
Hart powered his Burnyzz/Speedmaster dragster to a 3.733-second pass at 337.83 mph in the final round, outrunning Kalitta’s 3.877, 319.60.
The victory was the third of Hart’s Top Fuel career and his first since his he won his debut in the class at the same track in 2021.
The result represented a dramatic turnaround for Hart, whose program endured several difficult seasons before joining John Force Racing. The partnership showed immediate promise as Hart qualified No. 1 for the first time in his career and followed up by delivering four head-to-head victories Sunday. He advanced past Dan Mercier, Tripp Tatum and four-time NHRA champion Antron Brown to reach the final round against Kalitta.
Hart delivered his quickest run of race day against one of the most accomplished drivers in the class to notch the win.
“I’m so grateful for everybody,” Hart said. “I got the crap kicked out of me for four years, and I’m having a hard time believing this is happening. I have so many people to thank and there was so much energy from these fans today. John Force, thank you for picking me.
“It was just awesome. It was a storybook. We crushed every record that I have had in my career, all in the first weekend with John Force Racing. Those guys are absolutely awesome – the most professional team I’ve ever been a part of and communication is second to none.”
He continued, “I just want to say thank you to John Force and Brittany Force for even considering me, let alone picking me to take that seat, and I’ll get more comfortable, and we’ll win more races.”
Green added to his own strong record at Gainesville Raceway with his second consecutive Gatornationals Funny Car victory.
Green drove his Bond-Coat Ford Mustang to a 3.959-second pass at 329.91 mph to defeat Alexis DeJoria in the final round.
The victory was the third of Green’s career and second at Gainesville, giving him eight consecutive elimination-round wins at the historic event.
Green advanced through a field that included Terry Haddock, four-time champion Matt Hagan, and John Force Racing newcomer Jordan Vandergriff, DeJoria’s teammate.
DeJoria reached her first final round in two years with victories over Cruz Pedregon, 2025 Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde, and J.R. Todd.
“Last year was actually so special to win the Gatornationals for the first time,” Green said, “and during the last couple of months here, I’ve been thinking how awesome it’d be to win the race again. It’s so hard to win any race, especially for somebody like me.
“It all came together, and it’s so great to go back-to-back. I was also thinking how nice it would be to win a diamond Wally. To get it done on the first race, that’s just really awesome.
“It makes it so much easier as a driver when you’re not thinking about what this car is going to do,” Green added. “After we got past that first round, I really felt very confident in the car all day.”
Pro Stock veteran Matt Hartford ended his own winless stretch by defeating six-time champion Greg Anderson in the final round. Hartford drove his Total Seal Chevrolet Camaro to a 6.530-second run at 210.41 mph to claim his ninth career victory.
The win was Hartford’s first since the 2023 season and came after several near-misses during the 2025 campaign. His march to the final round included victories over Kenny Delco, Aaron Stanfield, and reigning champion Dallas Glenn. He then kept Anderson from winning in the 193rd final-round appearance of his career.
Anderson advanced with wins against Deric Kramer, his son Cody Anderson (who was making his Pro Stock debut), and longtime rival Erica Enders.
“We were sitting having dinner the other night, and we were saying we need to get one of these diamond Wallys,” Hartford said. “The best way to do that is to start with the first one. To get the first one in Pro Stock is incredible.
“This is going to be the most grueling Pro Stock season that I think you guys in the media have ever seen. The caliber of the drivers who are out there right now are over the top. It’s just so competitive from all the camps right now.”
Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Richard Gadson opened his title defense with a victory in the final round over John Hall. Gadson rode his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki to a 6.753-second pass at 200.05 mph. The victory was the fifth of Gadson’s career and his first at the Gatornationals. It also came on his birthday, adding a personal milestone to the start of his championship defense.
Gadson advanced past Geno Scali, Chase Van Sant, and Clayton Howey before defeating Hall in the final round. His .018 reaction time gave him the early advantage over Hall, allowing him to lead wire-to-wire.
“I’d say this is a pretty resounding statement to open the season,” Gadson said. “You know, I like to say it was a long winter. I kind of still felt like I had something to prove.”
“Matt Hines told me before we left the shop,” Gadson added. “He said, ‘Don’t race like you’re the world champion. Race the same way that got you the championship. Don’t let up.’ So that was what I did, and it worked out for me this weekend.”
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series continues March 20-22 at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona.
SATURDAY QUALIFYING – HART, CAPPS, COUGHLIN AND SMITH CLAIM NO. 1 QUALIFYING SPOTS TO OPEN NHRA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season opened with a familiar theme at Gainesville Raceway — speed, pressure and early statements from drivers intent on shaping the championship picture.
Josh Hart [Top Fuel], Ron Capps [Funny Car], Cody Coughlin [Pro Stock], and Angie Smith [Pro Stock Motorcycle], each secured No. 1 qualifying positions during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the first of 20 races in NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.
Each performance carried its own storyline, from record-breaking speed to long-awaited returns to the top of qualifying ladders.
For Hart, the moment was particularly meaningful.
Making his debut for John Force Racing, Hart delivered a track-record performance of 3.658 seconds at 340.30 mph in his Burnyzz/Speedmaster dragster to secure his first career Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier.
The pass came Friday night and held through the remainder of qualifying, establishing the fastest run in Gainesville Raceway history. The achievement also carried a personal element for the Ocala, Florida-based driver.
“The fans are awesome,” Hart said. “The energy is always good here.”
Hart said Gainesville has long held a special place in his racing story.
“My wife always attends this race, so maybe it’s just a level of comfort,” Hart said. “It’s the first place that I ever went down a drag strip.”
That familiarity translated into a weekend where Hart rewrote his own performance benchmarks.
“We’ve literally broke every single one of my career bests already this weekend,” Hart said, “so I have all the confidence in the world.”
Hart credited crew chief David Grubnic and the JFR team for providing the combination capable of delivering the historic run.
“David Grubnic is like the Babe Ruth of drag racing,” Hart said. “He can almost call a shot.”
The result placed Hart at the top of a competitive Top Fuel qualifying field.
Shawn Langdon secured the No. 2 position with a 3.681, 338.09 pass, while Leah Pruett followed at 3.690, 329.10.
Hart will open eliminations Sunday against Dan Mercier as he pursues his first national-event victory since his debut season in 2021.
While Hart delivered the quickest Top Fuel run of the weekend, the Funny Car category saw a veteran return to the top of the qualifying order.
Three-time champion Ron Capps secured his first No. 1 qualifier in nearly three years thanks to a Friday pass of 3.890 seconds at 334.07 mph in his Toyota GR Supra. It’s Capps’ 38th career No. 1 performance. It also represented his first time atop the ladder since the 2023 season, when he led qualifying at Gainesville and Brainerd.
Despite the milestone, Capps maintained the perspective developed during a career spent prioritizing race-day success.
“I know I’ll never lead that list [of No. 1 qualifiers], but almost every crew chief I’ve had has been more concerned about what they do on Sunday rather than what we do in qualifying,” Capps said.
Capps said the focus has always centered on winning rounds rather than chasing qualifying headlines.
“It was all about winning races and figuring out how to battle on Sunday,” Capps said. “I’ve been blessed to be around those kinds of guys.”
The experienced driver also believes Sunday’s conditions could reshape the competitive picture quickly.
“First round Sunday is going to be the quickest runs of the weekend,” Capps said. “Conditions will be better than they were Friday night.”
However, he cautioned that the track’s behavior could change rapidly as temperatures rise.
“If you get past that round, it’s going to turn out like today,” Capps said. “It’s anybody’s game in those conditions.”
J.R. Todd qualified second at 3.912, 334.15, while Paul Lee secured the third position with a 3.920, 331.12.
Capps will open eliminations against John Smith.
In Pro Stock, Cody Coughlin continued the upward trajectory of his young career.
The second-year driver secured his second career No. 1 qualifier with a run of 6.523 seconds at 210.01 mph in his Coughlin Construction Chevrolet Camaro.
The pass held through Saturday’s final qualifying session, positioning Coughlin at the top of one of drag racing’s most competitive categories.
“It can’t get any better than this,” Coughlin said. “I couldn’t be more thrilled.”
Coughlin credited the KB Titan Racing organization for providing the equipment capable of contending at the highest level of Pro Stock.
“The KB Titan guys and gals are fantastic and just really proud to drive for them,” Coughlin said.
The opportunity to race alongside longtime Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson carries additional meaning for Coughlin.
“I wouldn’t want to compete in Pro Stock unless I could race with those guys,” Coughlin said. “I’ve looked up to Greg Anderson for a long time.”
The weekend also carried family significance.
“It’s also cool to race out here with my dad who competes in Super Stock,” Coughlin said. “It’s a cool moment.”
With qualifying complete, Coughlin’s next objective is clear.
“I’m just excited to try to get a Wally this year – maybe tomorrow,” he said.
Matt Hartford qualified second at 6.533, 210.41, while Matt Latino also ran 6.533, 210.37, to claim the third position.
Coughlin will face Chris McGaha in the opening round of eliminations.
The Pro Stock Motorcycle category also saw a standout performance from Angie Smith.
Smith secured her third career No. 1 qualifier on the strength of Friday’s 6.740-second pass at 199.58 mph aboard her Denso Auto Parts Buell.
The run remained unbeaten through the final qualifying session, positioning Smith atop the field heading into Sunday’s eliminations. Smith backed up the performance with two strong passes on Saturday in front of a capacity crowd.
The result gives Smith momentum as she seeks her first career victory at the Gatornationals. She will open eliminations against Kim Morrell.
Reigning champion Richard Gadson qualified second at 6.746, 200.00, with Matt Smith in the third slot at 6.749, 200.71.
With qualifying complete across all four professional categories, attention now turns to race day.
Eliminations for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals begin Sunday at 10 a.m. EDT at Gainesville Raceway.
ANTRON BROWN WINS NHRA ALL-STAR CALLOUT AS 2026 SEASON OPENS AT GATORNATIONALS
Four-time NHRA champion Antron Brown delivered an early season statement Saturday at Gainesville Raceway, defeating Clay Millican to win the NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout and the $80,000 bonus during the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
Brown ran 4.290 seconds at 258.76 mph in the final round to become the first driver to win the Callout twice. The victory came in front of a sellout crowd as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series launched its 75th anniversary season.
Brown and Millican encountered problems on the run, but the former recovered quicker to secure the win. The triumph capped a bonus race that required Brown to defeat Josh Hart and Shawn Langdon earlier in the Callout ladder.
The result reinforced Brown’s belief that offseason changes to his program are showing results. His team spent the winter refining its approach after a season where strong qualifying efforts did not always translate into race-day wins.
“It’s super exciting because the thing about for us is … on the offseason we really slowed down and we regrouped after last year,” Brown said. “We wanted to revamp our program.”
Brown said the team focused on making smaller improvements rather than chasing dramatic performance gains.
“We weren’t trying to rotate the earth,” Brown said. “We were trying to make some things change, and they’re coming to fruition.”
Those changes appeared during qualifying and carried into the Callout competition. Brown pointed to the consistency of the car as the most encouraging development.
Brown said a key moment came earlier in the day during his semifinal matchup.
“The most impressive one was E2 against Shawn Langdon,” Brown said. “We went out there running 76 flat in the hottest part of the day.”
The ability to perform in difficult track conditions gave the team confidence entering the final round.
“Right then I was like, ‘Alright, we got something because we can run quick in the heat,’” Brown said.
The final against Millican quickly turned into a test of reflexes rather than outright speed. Both cars encountered trouble before the finish line.
“When it shook, I was like, ‘Oh, Lord, I need to grab brake,’” Brown said. “Then I saw Clay jump out in front of us.”
Brown said the turning point came when Millican’s car developed problems, allowing him to regain momentum.
“I saw him have trouble, and I was like, ‘Oh, Lord, let’s just roll into this baby,’” Brown said.
The car recovered just enough to carry him past Millican before an automatic shutoff system activated near the finish line.
“Brian [Corradi] forgot to take our 3.9-second auto kill off the car,” Brown said. “But I saw that win light come on.”
The result delivered both a victory and a significant financial boost for Brown’s independent team.
“The boys are smiling. I’m smiling,” Brown said. “And I’m going to get me some Kool-Aid.”
Despite the win, Brown emphasized that the Callout serves as a prelude to the main event. Eliminations for the Gatornationals will determine the official race winner.
“We’re going to celebrate that hard tonight,” Brown said. “But tomorrow is the real job.”
Brown will open eliminations Sunday against Gary Pritchett as he attempts to repeat as Gatornationals victor. The veteran driver said his team remains focused on consistency rather than chasing headline numbers.
“Those hero runs are nice,” Brown said. “But the thing that wins on race day is when you get a consistent combination.”
Brown pointed to past champions who built success on reliability and race-day execution.
“You have to go with that race mentality,” Brown said. “That’s how you win.”
Josh Hart secured the Top Fuel No. 1 qualifying position in his first start for John Force Racing, while Ron Capps led Funny Car, Cody Coughlin topped Pro Stock, and Angie Smith paced Pro Stock Motorcycle.
The strong opening weekend has reinforced Brown’s belief that the NHRA is entering a new growth phase as it celebrates its 75th season.
“When you look out this window, look at the parking lot, look at the grandstands,” Brown said. “This is how I grew up as a kid coming to NHRA drag races.”
The veteran driver said the energy surrounding the sport reminds him of earlier eras.
“I just turned 50,” Brown said. “But I feel like I’m 30.”
FRIDAY QUALIFYING – HART, CAPPS, COUGHLIN AND SMITH SET EARLY PACE AS NHRA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OPENS AT GATORNATIONALS
Josh Hart opened the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with a record-setting run Friday night, powering to the Top Fuel provisional No. 1 position at the NHRA Gatornationals. Hart’s 3.658-second pass at 340.30 mph marked the fastest run in Gainesville Raceway history.
Ron Capps (Funny Car), Cody Coughlin (Pro Stock) and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also claimed provisional No. 1 qualifying positions as NHRA launched its 20-race 75th anniversary season.
Hart’s performance came in his first race with John Force Racing, delivering an immediate statement in the opening sessions. The run in his 12,000-horsepower Burnyzz/Speedmaster dragster closed the first day of qualifying and potentially positioned the Ocala, Fla., native to notch his first No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel.
The first-day showing also added another chapter to Hart’s solid record at Gainesville Raceway. He won the 2021 Gatornationals in his Top Fuel debut and also captured the Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout bonus race in 2023.
“I’m really not used to this gig, so you have to bear with me,” Hart said. “I’m super blessed. John Force and the entire team have welcomed me like a member of the family. There is no better way to do this than at your home track with everyone here.
“I can’t really put it into words,” he added. “When I got in this car and we went 340 in testing right off the trailer, all I can say is it was so smooth.”
Hart credited crew chief David Grubnic and the team for delivering a competitive package immediately. The veteran tuner’s experience as a former driver also played a role in Hart’s ease in making the transition from the dual role of owner-driver.
“You know, my guys have it figured out. It’s a well-oiled machine,” Hart said. “David Grubnic is a former driver, so just talking to him is like a sounding board.
He added, “I can ask him questions, and he’ll give me a straight answer, which I love.”
Shawn Langdon claimed the second position with a run of 3.681, 338.09. Leah Pruett, returning to competition for the first time since 2023, qualified third with a 3.690, 329.10.
The Top Fuel field will also compete Saturday in the Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout bonus race. Reigning Callout winner Doug Kalitta earned the top seed and selected Clay Millican for a first-round rematch from last season. Shawn Langdon chose Shawn Reed, while Antron Brown selected Hart in a showdown between former Callout winners. The final pairing left Tony Stewart matched against Justin Ashley in the eight-car field.
In Funny Car, three-time NHRA champion Ron Capps delivered the quickest run of opening day with a 3.890-second pass at 334.07 mph under the lights. The run in his NAPA Auto Parts Toyota GR Supra was the only pass in the 3.80-second range. If the run holds through Saturday’s final two sessions, Capps would secure his 38th career No. 1 qualifier. The veteran driver is pursuing his fifth victory at Gainesville Raceway.
“It’s been a chaotic week. Well, it’s been a chaotic couple of months,” Capps said. “What we put together, basically from scratch, bringing Maddi [Gordon] on and getting Rob Flynn onboard, then getting her licensed.”
Capps’ team expanded during the offseason with the addition of Gordon as a Top Fuel teammate. The move required significant preparation heading into the season opener.
“I can’t imagine winning this year and getting one of those” 75th anniversary diamond Wally trophies,” Capps said. “It’s going to be cool.” He added, “I can’t imagine Maddi winning and getting one. Someday we’re going to double up. That’s going to be off the hook.”
“It’s a big week. It’s a big, big kickoff to NHRA, and it means a lot,” Capps continued. “My whole adult life has been in this sport, and I’m looking forward to it.”
J.R. Todd is second after posting a 3.912-second pass at 334.15 mph. Paul Lee ended the day third with a 3.920, 331.12.
Cody Coughlin continued his steady progression in Pro Stock by claiming the provisional No. 1 spot in a 21-car field. His 6.523-second pass at 210.01 mph in the Coughlin Construction Chevrolet Camaro led the class through the opening two sessions.
The strong start follows a promising rookie season for the KB Titan Racing driver. Coughlin reached one final round and earned his first career No. 1 qualifier during his debut year in the class.
The early performance could be a hint that the sophomore driver could play a larger role in the championship battle this season. Coughlin credited the strength of his team for delivering a competitive car at the season opener.
“We put a bite in the competition this weekend so far,” Coughlin said. “This car is great. … The KB Titan guys are the best in the business, and [I’m] just proud to drive for them and that we were able to put a deal together to race with each other. It’s just great.”
Matt Hartford qualified second at 6.533 seconds, 210.41 mph. Matt Latino ended the day third with an identical 6.533 at 210.37.
Angie Smith closed out the opening day by moving to the provisional No. 1 position in Pro Stock Motorcycle. She posted a 6.740, 199.58 on the Denso Auto Parts Buell. If the time holds through Saturday, Smith would earn the third No. 1 qualifier of her career. The strong start could signal momentum for a rider who finished fourth in the championship standings last season.
Smith’s showing was particularly notable considering the challenge she faced earlier in the day. Her team suffered a mechanical failure during the first qualifying session.
“This was a great day. Not the beginning of the day, but by the end of the day,” Smith said. … “In Q1, we broke a transmission in half and you never like to do that when you start the season. Usually, parts breakage and things like that happen in the middle of the season.
“But for some reason, it just snapped the shaft in half and I didn’t get a good run.”
Despite the early setback, Smith said the team regrouped and delivered a competitive run in the evening session.
“We just knew that we had to put our best foot forward and we did,” Smith said.
“When that 6.74 came up, I didn’t know if it was going to stick or not. There were some pretty heavy hitters behind me. You know, we worked really, really hard in the off-season, so hopefully our hard work pays off this year.”
Reigning world champion Richard Gadson was second with a 6.746, 200.00 mph. Gaige Herrera was third after running 6.761, 199.91 mph.
Qualifying continues Saturday at 12:15 p.m. EST as teams attempt to improve their positions before the nitro classes kick off Sunday’s 10 a.m. EDT eliminations.
Friday’s results after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 57th annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, first of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday’s final eliminations.
Top Fuel — 1. Josh Hart, 3.658 seconds, 340.30 mph; 2. Shawn Langdon, 3.681, 338.09; 3. Leah Pruett, 3.690, 329.10; 4. Antron Brown, 3.694, 331.85; 5. Tony Stewart, 3.703, 339.96; 6. Doug Kalitta, 3.703, 334.07; 7. Tony Schumacher, 3.710, 338.60; 8. Tripp Tatum, 3.725, 323.81; 9. Billy Torrence, 3.741, 334.90; 10. Shawn Reed, 3.757, 325.61; 11. Justin Ashley, 3.762, 334.73; 12. Clay Millican, 3.773, 321.35; 13. Gary Pritchett, 3.790, 304.67; 14. Jasmine Salinas, 3.791, 329.67; 15. Maddi Gordon, 3.793, 321.35; 16. Dan Mercier, 3.885, 266.32. Not Qualified: 17. Scott Farley, 5.186, 140.36; 18. Will Smith, 9.393, 77.11.
Funny Car — 1. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.890, 334.07; 2. J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.912, 334.15; 3. Paul Lee, Dodge Charger, 3.920, 331.12; 4. Chad Green, Ford Mustang, 3.926, 326.08; 5. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.931, 331.36; 6. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.948, 329.91; 7. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.961, 323.19; 8. Jordan Vandergriff, Chevy Camaro, 3.990, 318.47; 9. Hunter Green, Charger, 4.048, 318.77; 10. Julie Nataas, GR Supra, 4.082, 261.72; 11. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 4.095, 305.36; 12. Austin Prock, Mustang, 4.836, 217.74; 13. Dave Richards, Mustang, 5.501, 134.48; 14. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 5.644, 130.49; 15. Alexis DeJoria, Camaro, 6.045, 112.65; 16. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 6.122, 108.77. Not Qualified: 17. Buddy Hull, 6.482, 100.61; 18. Todd Lesenko, 7.139, 92.40; 19. John Smith, 24.017, 59.16.
Pro Stock — 1. Cody Coughlin, Chevy Camaro, 6.523, 210.01; 2. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.533, 210.41; 3. Matt Latino, Camaro, 6.533, 210.37; 4. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.535, 209.82; 5. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.538, 208.49; 6. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.540, 209.79; 7. Troy Coughlin, Camaro, 6.541, 208.62; 8. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.545, 209.52; 9. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.547, 209.79; 10. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.548, 209.88; 11. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.549, 208.36; 12. Cody Anderson, Camaro, 6.556, 209.88; 13. Stephen Bell, Camaro, 6.566, 207.98; 14. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.575, 208.04; 15. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.583, 208.52; 16. Shane Tucker, Camaro, 6.593, 208.23. Not Qualified: 17. Greg Anderson, 6.595, 209.56; 18. Mason McGaha, 6.599, 209.26; 19. Brandon Miller, 6.602, 207.62; 20. Derrick Reese, 6.682, 206.48; 21. Rodger Brogdon, 8.065, 127.98.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.740, 199.58; 2. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.746, 200.00; 3. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.761, 199.91; 4. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.764, 200.77; 5. Clayton Howey, Suzuki, 6.800, 197.88; 6. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.803, 198.15; 7. John Hall, Beull, 6.804, 199.97; 8. Ryan Oehler, Buell, 6.811, 197.77; 9. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.834, 200.32; 10. Brayden Davis, Buell, 6.838, 196.33; 11. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.843, 197.68; 12. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.857, 195.48; 13. Geno Scali, Suzuki, 6.882, 197.94; 14. Marc Ingwersen, Buell, 6.922, 195.73; 15. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 7.087, 166.70.
THURSDAY SPORTSMAN RESULTS
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER (Q1)
1 10 TA/D Melanie Johnson, Ventura CA, Hadman-AJPE 5.276 271.95 271.95
2 6 TA/D Jamie Noonan, Spartansburg SC, Firebird 5.284 272.01 272.01
3 613 TA/D Joey Severance, Woodburn OR, Indy Speed 5.299 271.57 271.57
4 491 TA/D Angelle Sampey, Mathews LA, JFR Canopy- 5.329 275.39 275.39
5 2 TA/D Matthew Cummings, Delray Beach FL, Drag 5.363 266.69 266.69
6 T200 TA/D Anthony Troyer, Lehigh Acres FL, Indy S 5.380 264.18 264.18
7 515 TA/D James Stevens, Gothenburg NE, Dragster- 5.571 263.77 263.77
8 104 TA/D Corey Michalek, Columbus OH, Copeland-A 5.834 197.88 197.88
9 450 TA/D Kirk Wolf, Danville IN, Copeland-NOON 8.767 90.61 90.61
10 3 TA/D Jackie Fricke, Flemington NJ, Copeland- 9.115 90.63 90.63
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR (Q1)
1 1 Sean Bellemeur, Placentia CA, ’23 Camaro 5.491 265.64 265.64
2 9 Chris Foster, Davenport IA, ’19 Camaro 5.509 266.42 266.42
3 7524 Doug Gordon, Paso Robles CA, ’25 Camaro 5.617 263.41 263.41
4 6 Phil Esz, Amelia OH, ’24 Camaro 7.300 175.73 175.73
5 238 Mick Steele, Kodak TN, ’23 Mustang 23.763 42.02 42.02
COMP (FINAL)
1 3614 H/AA Matthew Alvey, Taylorsville KY, ’10 Chevy 8.569 9.18 -0.611
2 53 E/AA James Greenheck, Schofield WI, ’12 Chevy 7.601 8.21 -0.609
3 27 C/ED Jared Kimbrough, Pace FL, Prostart-Chevy 7.323 7.90 -0.577
4 211 M/AA Glen Treadwell, Eustis FL, ’23-T Ford 7.764 8.34 -0.576
5 107M A/SMA Wes Leopold, Bethel Park PA, ’05 Dodge St 7.895 8.47 -0.575
6 1235 E/SMA Peter D`Agnolo, Rochester NY, ’10 Chevy C 8.442 8.97 -0.528
7 8 B/SR Rodger Brogdon, Tomball TX, ’34 Chevy 7.859 8.38 -0.521
8 3308 F/D John Frech, Cortland OH, Weddle-Pontiac 8.067 8.56 -0.493
9 213 A/AP David Eaton, Merritt Island FL, ’32 Bantam 6.715 7.18 -0.465
10 104 D/SMA Frank Affronti, Ontario NY, ’12 Chevy Cob 8.503 8.95 -0.447
11 21 D/SMA Monty Bogan, Boiling Springs SC, ’07 G5 8.545 8.98 -0.435
12 240 E/AA Steve Schumacher, Jacksonville FL, ’01 Ch 28.000 8.26 19.740
SUPER STOCK (FINAL)
1 2121 GT/IA Chelsea Tindle, Freeport FL, ’04 Cavalier 9.551 10.65 -1.099
2 2963 FGT/E Don Barber, Hohenwald TN, ’96 Avenger 8.914 10.00 -1.086
3 24 FSS/F Jeff Adkinson, Damascus GA, ’13 Camaro 9.120 10.20 -1.080
4 3 FSS/E Kevin Helms, Plant City FL, ’15 Challenger 9.036 10.05 -1.014
5 114T SS/IA Troy Huntzberry, Hagerstown MD, ’87 Camaro 9.689 10.70 -1.011
6 1540 FSS/E David Collette, Perryville MD, ’11 Challe 9.047 10.05 -1.003
7 4478 GT/JA David Sidlo, Fredricksburg TX, ’02 Camaro 9.801 10.80 -0.999
8 1990 FSS/D David Barton, Sinking Spring PA, ’14 Must 8.917 9.90 -0.983
9 1529 GT/GA Mark Alvey, Chesterfield VA, ’06 Cobalt 9.419 10.40 -0.981
10 2471 GT/QA Ronnie Dutton, Southside AL, ’80 Monza 10.801 11.75 -0.949
STOCK (FINAL)
1 350 C/SA Doug Duell, Newburgh IN, ’69 Barracuda 10.340 11.40 -1.060
2 47 G/SA Jimmy Hidalgo, Donaldsonville LA, ’91 Cor 11.004 12.00 -0.996
3 144 O/SA Bob Bender, Perryville MD, ’69 Kingswood 12.159 13.15 -0.991
4 4520 C/SA David Latino, Donaldsonville LA, ’00 Corv 10.412 11.40 -0.988
5 1990 FS/C David Barton, Sinking Spring PA, ’15 Cama 9.314 10.30 -0.986
6 1967 I/SA Jim Marshall, Indian Land SC, ’79 Malibu 11.333 12.30 -0.967
7 5388 FS/B Jay Storey, Andover KS, ’18 Camaro 9.036 10.00 -0.964
8 5676 B/SA Bryan Heath, Blue Grass IA, ’70 Chevelle 10.291 11.25 -0.959
9 2962 E/SA Terry Hembree, Blue Ridge GA, ’69 Camaro 10.743 11.70 -0.957
10 131 E/SA Sterling Simmons, Chesterfield VA, ’04 GTO10.747 11.70 -0.953
TOP SPORTSMAN (FINAL)
1 3190 Glenn Butcher, Doylestown OH, ’69 Camaro 6.158 230.25 230.25
2 1 Darian Boesch, Kenner LA, ’18 Camaro 6.286 228.34 228.34
3 4864 Vince Hoda, D’Iberville MS, ’68 Camaro 6.452 217.74 217.74
4 5 Jeff Brooks, Fredricksburg VA, ’51 Henry J 6.488 215.89 215.89
5 5578 Rich Smith, Wentzville MO, ’68 Camaro 6.505 212.86 212.86
6 59 Tom Patterson, Lorette West MB, ’94 Camaro 6.531 218.48 218.48
7 1357 John Benoit, Barre VT, ’15 Corvette 6.540 210.24 210.24
8 477F Earl Folse, Raceland LA, ’68 Camaro 6.599 211.00 211.00
9 4 Doug Crumlich, Douglasville GA, ’63 Corvette 6.609 210.47 210.47
10 2056 Bruce Duncan, Crawfordville FL, ’05 Cobalt 6.636 210.21 210.21
TOP DRAGSTER (FINAL)
1 2114 Steve Furr, Harrisburg NC, American-Chevy 6.105 230.17 230.17
2 4360 Ross Laris, Raceland LA, Danny Nelson-Chevy 6.128 233.08 233.08
3 4369 Holden Laris, Thibodaux LA, Nelson-Chevy 6.134 217.49 228.92
4 459D J.R. Baxter, Waxahachie TX, Miller-RCEE 6.157 205.69 205.69
5 2415 Robert May, Kinsey AL, Racecraft-Chevy 6.159 226.28 226.28
6 444B Wayne Landry, St. Bernard LA, American-OAKL 6.170 221.63 222.69
7 3 Darian Boesch, Kenner LA, Dragster-Chevy 6.176 232.19 232.19
8 J275 Jackie Bennett, Palatka FL, Elite-Chevy 6.177 220.87 220.87
9 529 Donna Patterson, Lorette West MB, American-Che 6.207 227.46 227.46
10 9 Rusty Baxter, Beckville TX, Nelson-Chevy 6.220 219.97 219.97
