The final weekend at Atlanta Dragway has arrived and that means all the stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will try to grab the historic last win at the 40th and final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals.
It’s also the first race in Atlanta since 2019 for most of the classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while Pro Stock will be making its first appearance at Georgia’s House of Speed since 2018. Nearly all drivers have some sort of memory at Atlanta Dragway, whether it was picking up a noteworthy victory or taking part in a memorable weekend. But everyone racing this weekend will have a takeaway by competing in the final event at the track. Only four, though, will leave with the Wally at the final appearance in Atlanta, a moment that will go down in history. To get there, teams will have to be on their game immediately, as there will only be two qualifying sessions before eliminations. Those both on Saturday, making it reminiscent of most of last year when racing du
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By Susan Wade Icon SportswireGetty Images Racers in all classes of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series have chances to reach milestones this season, starting with the season-opening Gatornationals at Gainesville, Florida, March 12-14.
Here s some of the things worth keeping an eye on:
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Erica Enders is eyeing a fifth Pro Stock title that would launch her into the class-legend stratosphere with Jeg Coughlin, Warren Johnson, and the late Bob Glidden.
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 runs through Sunday. There is one major difference between this year’s competition and those of the past.
NHRA kicks off season at Gatornationals for first time ever
Traditionally, the season begins in Pomona, Calif. for the NHRA Winternationals. In the 70-year history of the association, the season has never started in Gainesville.