Top Fuel
Josh Hart, an Ocala native, showed up to defend and conquer his home track in his Top Fuel debut. Hart become the first rookie driver to win their debut race in Top Fuel since Darrell Russell in 2001.
It’s been 20 years since a rookie won in their debut race! Pretty cool, dontcha think @jlhdragster?! #Gatornatspic.twitter.com/wkcpF4MLi3
Hart is a two-time U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion but this accomplishment takes the cake. Josh defeated Shawn Langdon with an ET of 3.826. An impressive win over Langdon who has 23 career wins under his belt, won the U.S. Nationals and also went to the semifinals in Dallas during the abbreviated 2020 season. Shawn finished this race with an ET of 4.244, after finishing sub-3.900 in the first three events.