Tag Archives: Gatornationals

Pedregon continuing late-2010 hot streak into new season

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

After missing the Countdown to the Championship in 2010, Cruz Pedregon came out in the playoffs and all but dominated the class, racing his way to wins in Charlotte and Reading, two of the six races in the Countdown playoffs. … Continue reading →

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Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals results

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Worsham became the 15th driver in NHRA history to win races in Top Fuel and Funny Car when he defeated seven-time champion Tony Schumacher in the Top Fuel final round of the 42nd annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Sunday at … Continue reading →

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Gainesville Raceway dragstrip named 301 Bernstein Way in honor of Bernstein’s milestone speed

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

NHRA legend Kenny Bernstein was honored Saturday during NHRA’s 60th Anniversary celebration at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals as NHRA President Tom Compton announced that the dragstrip at historic Gainesville Raceway will now be known as ‘301 Bernstein Way’ in … Continue reading →

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NASCAR driver Kurt Busch making professional drag-racing debut

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kurt Busch‘s professional drag-racing career might be a one-and-done venture. Busch is making his Pro Stock debut at the NHRA Gatornationals this week. But with NASCAR having condensed its 2012 schedule by removing the early season off … Continue reading →

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Legendary racers Garlits, Gwynn renew rivalry

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Legendary drag racers Don “Big Daddy” Garlits and Darrell “the Kid” Gwynn will renew their racing rivalry as they square off in Garlits vs. Gwynn: Match Races for a Cause at Gainesville Raceway during the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals March … Continue reading →

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