2020 AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS
The 51st Annual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals have been rescheduled to September 25-27, 2020.
GAINESVILLE RACEWAY SCHEDULE
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SUMMIT RACING E.T. BRACKET SERIES
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Summit ET Bracket Series Results: July 25
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Six class winners were crowned on Saturday at the eighth Summit Racing Series Bracket Race of 2020. There are three more races on the schedule with the next set for August 22
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Summit ET Bracket Series Results: July 11
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Six class winners were crowned on Saturday at the seventh Summit Racing Series Bracket Race of 2020. There are three more races on the schedule with the next set for July 25
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Summit ET Bracket Series Results: June 20
GAINESVILLE, Fla.–Six class winners were crowned on Saturday at the sixth Summit Racing Series Bracket Race of 2020. There are three more races on the schedule with the next set for July 11.
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Summit ET Bracket Series Results: May 24
GAINESVILLE, Fla.–Six class winners were crowned on Saturday at the fifth Summit Racing Series Bracket Race of 2020. There are five more races on the schedule with the next being held on June 6
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Summit ET Bracket Series Results: May 23
GAINESVILLE, Fla.–Six class winners were crowned on Saturday at the fourth Summit Racing Series Bracket Race of 2020. There are six more races on the schedule with the next set to be held on May 24
Read Full ArticleGatornationals Rescheduled for September
NHRA officials announced today that they are working with state and local officials as well as host tracks and teams on a revised Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will be announced soon. The season is expected to resume, with fans in attendance, in August, and will consist of 18 total events for 2020, including the two that kicked off the season. The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will continue to be contested at each Mello Yello Series event
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Gainesville Raceway Re-Opening Details
Based on Discussion with local and state authorities, we are revising our planned re-opening to May 15th with a Friday Street Legal Madness.
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Update on the 2020 Season
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--Due to the latest timeline on social distancing guidelines through April 30, we have made the decision to delay the start of the Gainesville Raceway on-track season to Friday, May 1.
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Gainesville Raceway to Suspend Racing Activity
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--At this time, we are suspending all activity at Gainesville Raceway for 30 days in responce to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NHRA to Postpone Portion of Gatornationals
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendations of the Florida governor, NHRA officials are postponing a portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
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Summit ET Bracket Series Results: February 15
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--Six class winners were crowned on Saturday at the first Summit Racing Series Bracket Race of 2020. There are 13 more races on the schedule with the next being held on Sunday, February 16
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Summit ET Bracket Series Results: January 18
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Six class winners were crowned on Saturday at the first Summit Racing Series Bracket Race of 2020. There are 14 more races on the schedule with the next being held on February 15. FB TRAILERS SUPER PRO:Winner: Ken GrantRunner-up: Rick Brantley ROLLIN’S AUTOMOTIVE SPEED AND CUSTOM PRO:Winner: Darren StuttsRunner-up: Jason Rollins SPORTSMANWinner: Robert SimpsonRunner-up
Read Full ArticleImport Face-Off Set for February 9
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The first of two Import Face-Off events ag Gainesville Raceway in 2020 is set for Sunday, February 9. Highlighted by quarter-mile drag racing, the gates for the event will open at 8 a.m. with racing set to start at 10 a.m. Drivers can purchase tech cards to a test-and-tune session or enter the competitio
Read Full ArticleFB Trailers Added as Gainesville Raceway Class Sponsor
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Gainesville Raceway announced the addition of FB Trailers as the official sponsor of the track Super Pro Bracket Racing class. FB Trailers carries several full lines of Utility, Dump, Cargo, and Race Trailers along with all the parts and accessories you may need. Located in Orange Park, Florida, you can learn more about F
Read Full ArticleNew Drag Slicks and Radial Test-and-Tune Series Announced
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Beginning during the 2020 season, Gainesville Raceway will offer a regular test-and-tune series open only to vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires
Read Full Article2020 Gainesville Raceway Schedule Announced
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The 2020 Gainesville Raceway schedule was announced Monday morning. The 2020 calendar will feature 65 days of action with 56 different events. The full schedule can be found below with available ticket information. For any other information, contact Gainesville Raceway at (352) 377-0046. JANUARY4th: All Welcome Test-and-Tune10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $30 t
Read Full ArticleGainesville Raceway Hiring Part-Time Event Staff
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—In preparation for the 2020 season, Gainesville Raceway is looking to hire part-time, seasonal staff for a variety of positions. Descriptions for the available positions can be found below while interested applicants can apply HERE. Building and Facility Maintenance (Part-Time, Seasonal)This position reports to the Operations and Facility SupervisorGeneral grounds, building and facility maintenanceMowin
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Gainesville Raceway Summit Racing Series Banquet set for November 9
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The Gainesville Raceway Summit Racing Series Bracket Banquet will be held November 9 at the Alachua Women’s Club. Awards from the 2019 bracket racing season will be handed out with the top finishers in each class being recognized.
Read Full ArticleSummit Racing Series ET Bracket Champions Crowned Over the Weekend
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Over the weekend, six racers were crowned class champions for the Gainesville Raceway Summit Racing Bracket Series. The points season consisted of 10 races with 25 points for signing up early, 20 points for appearing in each race, and a racers two lowest races being dropped.
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Summit Racing Series Results: September 28
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Six class winners were crowned over the weekend at the final Summit Racing Series bracket race of 2019. After the final points are calculated, the 2019 Gainesville Raceway Class Champions will be named on Monday. SUPER PROWinner: Kelly HicksRunner-up: Lou Galli/Darren Stutts/Gene Quinn PROWinner: Leigh ZarembaRunner-up: Mel Ryskie SPORTSMANWinner: Monica RobertsRunner-up: Daniel Salyer
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Summit Racing Series Results: September 21
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Five class winners were crowned over the weekend at the 10th Summit Racing Series bracket race of 2019. There is one more bracket race on the schedule for this year with the final being September 28. SUPER PROWinner: David HicksRunner-up: Dan Dobson PROWinner: John RollinsRunner-up: Leigh Zaremba SPORTSMANWinner: David SmithRunner-up: Mitchell Gunter SUPER PR
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Fifth Annual Holiday Bracket Bash Set for November 16
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—For the fifth straight year, Gainesville Raceway will host a Holiday Bracket Bash with this year’s event taking place on November 16. Gates will open for the event at 8 a.m. with just two classes schedule to compete: box and no box.
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Summit Racing Series Results: September 7
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Six class winners were crowned over the weekend at the ninth Summit Racing Series bracket race of 2019. There are two more events on the schedule for this year with the next being September 21.
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Import Face-Off Makes Late Fall Visit to Gainesville Raceway
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Import Face-Off will hold their annual event at Gainesville Raceway on November 3. The event was originally scheduled for February but was rescheduled due to construction at the track.
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Grassroots Motorsports Brings the $2,000 Challenge to Gainvesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Grassroots Motorsports will bring the $2,000 Challenge presented by CRC Industries to Gainesville Raceway on October 25-26. The event will feature drag racing where the net cost of the challenge cars must be equal to or less than $2,000. Additionally, the purchase price of the vehicle cannot top $2,000.
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Summit Racing Series Results: June 22
June 22 Results GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Eight class winners were crowned over the weekend at the sixth Summit Racing Series bracket race of 2019. There are five more events on the schedule for this year with the next being July 20. SUPER PROWinner: Derek VazquezRunner-up: Eric Heath PROWinner: Jason RollinsRunner-up: Mike French SPORTSMANWinner: Mike GaffneyRunner-up: David Smit
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Summit Racing Series Results: May 25
May 25 Results GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Five class winners were crowned over the weekend at the fourth Summit Racing Series bracket race of 2019. There are seven more events on the schedule for this year with the next being June 8. SUPER PROWinner: Bart TreadwellRunner-up: Lou Galli/Kelly Hicks PROWinner: Jason RollinsRunner-up: John Rollins SPORTSMANWinner: Derek PutnamRunner-up: Alde
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Summit Racing Series Results: May 11
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Six class winners were crowned over the weekend at the third Summit Racing Series bracket race of 2019. There are eight more events on the schedule for this year with the next being May 25.
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Summit Racing Series Results: April 27
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Six class winners were crowned over the weekend at the second Summit Racing Series bracket race of 2019. There are nine more events on the schedule for this year with the next being May 11.
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Summit Racing Series Results: March 30
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Six class winners were crowned over the weekend at the first Summit Racing Series bracket race of 2019. There are 10 more events on the schedule for this year with the next being April 27.
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50th Annual NHRA Gatornationals Wrapped up on Sunday
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The 50th Annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Amalie Oil Gatornationals wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. Below is a summary from the top fuel, funny car, pro stock, and pro stock motorcycle classes from the first east coast event of the 2019 NHRA season.
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2019 Gatornationals Preview
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Gainesville Raceway will host the 50th Annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Gatornationals on March 14-17. The event is the third on the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and the first east coast stop.
Read Full Article2019 Midnight Madness Street Legal Racing Schedule Announced
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Gainesville Raceway will continue to host a street legal test-and-tune on select Friday’s in 2019. The Midnight Madness series will be open to street legal vehicles and competitive race cars, dragsters, or motorcycles.
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2019 Bracket Series Schedule Announced
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The 2019 Gainesville Raceway Summit Racing Series schedule will consist of 12 events after the completion of track construction
Read Full ArticleGainesville Raceway Announces Construction Project Prior to 2019 Season
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and Gainesville Raceway officials have announced that a new concrete racing surface will be installed at the historic facility prior to the start of the 2019 season and the historic 50th Annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Construction kicked off on December 10 at the NHRA-owned facility with plans to have the track prepped well in advance of the Gatornationals. As part of the project, the old track surface will be removed and replaced with an all-concrete surface. New asphalt will also be installed beyond the finish line
Read Full ArticleSunoco Racing Fuels Official Fuel of Gainesville Raceway
SUNOCO NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF GAINESVILLE RACEWAY Sunoco, one of America’s most recognizable fuel companies with a long heritage in motorsports, will become an official sponsor of NHRA in 2015. Activation of the sponsorship will include a comprehensive package of television spots, digital presence, on-site visibility, and NHRA-themed consumer and retail promotions designed to increase attendanc
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