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January 2021
Chassis Inspection | Slicks & Radials Test-and-Tune
Chassis Inspection by appointment only from 7:30 am - 5 pm. To make an appointment, call 352-377-0046 Test-n-Tuen will be for vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires only. TIMES: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Race Car & Driver: $35 Crew: $15 Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 Children (12 & under): Free
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #2
By far the most popular form of drag racing is a handicapped form of competition known as “E.T. Bracket Racing.” In this form of racing, two vehicles of varying performance potentials can race on a potentially even basis. The anticipated elapsed times for each vehicle are compared, with the slower car receiving a head start equal to the difference of the two. With this system, virtually any two vehicles can be paired in a competitive drag race. The accepted standard…
Find out more »Import Face-Off
Import Face-Off (IFO) originated in 2001 and is the largest, continually running national Import show and race series in the U.S. (40+ events from coast to coast annually). Our 400th event was in March 2018! The series pays out $250,000+ in cash, trophies, and prizes a year! Over $3.2 million in cash and trophy payouts have been paid out to event winners since IFO's origin. Much more than just a race and show, IFO is a lifestyle event that follows…
Find out more »February 2021
Summit Series Bracket Race #3
By far the most popular form of drag racing is a handicapped form of competition known as “E.T. Bracket Racing.” In this form of racing, two vehicles of varying performance potentials can race on a potentially even basis. The anticipated elapsed times for each vehicle are compared, with the slower car receiving a head start equal to the difference of the two. With this system, virtually any two vehicles can be paired in a competitive drag race. The accepted standard…
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #4
By far the most popular form of drag racing is a handicapped form of competition known as “E.T. Bracket Racing.” In this form of racing, two vehicles of varying performance potentials can race on a potentially even basis. The anticipated elapsed times for each vehicle are compared, with the slower car receiving a head start equal to the difference of the two. With this system, virtually any two vehicles can be paired in a competitive drag race. The accepted standard…
Find out more »March 2021
NHRA Division 2 Baby Gators
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division arrives at Gainesville Raceway for The Baby Gators on March 4-7. The event is one of 44 scheduled across the country where drivers earn points leading to divisional, regional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $519,000. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The division’s…
Find out more »52nd Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
The Gatornationals is an annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) national drag racing event held each March at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Florida. The event was held for the first time in 1970. The traditional East Coast opener and the season’s first of 16 events for Pro Stock Motorcycle riders and first of 10 for NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series racers moves back to the second spot on the calendar. The event is one of the sport’s most revered with a rich tradition of history-making…
Find out more »Slicks & Radials Test-and-Tune
Only vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires will be allowed to compete at this event. TIMES: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Race Car & Driver: $35 Crew: $15 Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 Children (12 & under): Free
Find out more »Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »April 2021
Summit Series Bracket Race #5 & NHRA.TV Wally Race
By far the most popular form of drag racing is a handicapped form of competition known as “E.T. Bracket Racing.” In this form of racing, two vehicles of varying performance potentials can race on a potentially even basis. The anticipated elapsed times for each vehicle are compared, with the slower car receiving a head start equal to the difference of the two. With this system, virtually any two vehicles can be paired in a competitive drag race. The accepted standard…
Find out more »Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »Slicks & Radials Test-and-Tune
Only vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires will be allowed to compete at this event. TIMES: 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Race Car & Driver: $35 Crew: $15 Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 Children (12 & under): Free
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #6
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »May 2021
All Welcome Test-and-Tune
All-Welcome Test-and-Tune plus Gambler Race is a Gainesville Raceway test-and-tune program on select dates open to anyone who meets the following requirements: 18 years of age with valid state vehicle operating license. Anyone 16-17 years of age must have a fully executed Parent/Guardian Release and Waiver on file. Driver must have a valid state vehicle operating license. Long pants and sleeved shirt (no tank tops); Full shoes (no open-toe or open-heel shoes). Roll bar mandatory if full-bodied car running 11.00-11.49 (7.00-7.35*); Convertibles…
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #7 & King of the Track
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »Slicks & Radials Test-and-Tune
Only vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires will be allowed to compete at this event. TIMES: 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Race Car & Driver: $35 Crew: $15 Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 Children (12 & under): Free
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #8
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #9
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »June 2021
Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #10
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »Slicks & Radials Test-and-Tune
Only vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires will be allowed to compete at this event. TIMES: 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Race Car & Driver: $35 Crew: $15 Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 Children (12 & under): Free
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #11
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »July 2021
Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »All Welcome Test-and-Tune
All-Welcome Test-and-Tune plus Gambler Race is a Gainesville Raceway test-and-tune program on select dates open to anyone who meets the following requirements: 18 years of age with valid state vehicle operating license. Anyone 16-17 years of age must have a fully executed Parent/Guardian Release and Waiver on file. Driver must have a valid state vehicle operating license. Long pants and sleeved shirt (no tank tops); Full shoes (no open-toe or open-heel shoes). Roll bar mandatory if full-bodied car running 11.00-11.49 (7.00-7.35*); Convertibles…
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #12
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »Slicks & Radials Test-and-Tune
Only vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires will be allowed to compete at this event. TIMES: 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Race Car & Driver: $35 Crew: $15 Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 Children (12 & under): Free
Find out more »August 2021
Summit Series Bracket Race #13
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »Slicks & Radials Test-and-Tune
Only vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires will be allowed to compete at this event. TIMES: 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Race Car & Driver: $35 Crew: $15 Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 Children (12 & under): Free
Find out more »September 2021
Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #14
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »Slicks & Radials Test-and-Tune
Only vehicles with drag slicks and radial tires will be allowed to compete at this event. TIMES: 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Race Car & Driver: $35 Crew: $15 Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 Children (12 & under): Free
Find out more »Summit Series Bracket Race #15
The 2021 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super Pro Bike, Pro Bike, and Jr. Dragsters. All classes including Juniors will have Compulink Tru-Start turned on for 2021 season. All classes except Juniors will be on Auto Start, Juniors will use a manual tree. The Super Pro class (4.40 – 7.99 – 1/8th mile ET) our quickest racers with both open and full-bodied cars and allows delay boxes and timed throttle stops. No down…
Find out more »October 2021
Friday Night Street Legal Madness
For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but licensed must have a minor release signed by parents. If you are a minor and would like to take part in the 2020 Friday Street Legal Madness, you MUST have a completed and signed minor waiver before you will be allowed on track. You can download the form. You MUST have both parents sign the waiver and have the form…
Find out more »November 2021
December 2021
All Welcome Test-and-Tune
All-Welcome Test-and-Tune plus Gambler Race is a Gainesville Raceway test-and-tune program on select dates open to anyone who meets the following requirements: 18 years of age with valid state vehicle operating license. Anyone 16-17 years of age must have a fully executed Parent/Guardian Release and Waiver on file. Driver must have a valid state vehicle operating license. Long pants and sleeved shirt (no tank tops); Full shoes (no open-toe or open-heel shoes). Roll bar mandatory if full-bodied car running 11.00-11.49 (7.00-7.35*); Convertibles…
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