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MATCHUPS SET FOR PEP BOYS NHRA TOP FUEL ALL-STAR CALLOUT, RACING ACTION CANCELLED ON FRIDAY IN GAINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE, FL – The first-round matchups for the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout specialty race were made on Friday at 
Gainesville Raceway, as racing action for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was cancelled due to weather.
Top seed Steve Torrence, the four-time defending world champ and driver of the 11,000-horsepower Capco Contractors dragster, chose Leah Pruett, who is driving for the first-year Tony Stewart Racing team, to race in the first round of the eight-car specialty event on Saturday that features a total purse of $130,000.
“We gathered up as a crew and I got with my crew chiefs,” Torrence said. “I thought about it, they thought about it, the fans thought about it. LP has been one of our fiercest competitors for years, and we’ve gone at it head-to-head, so to put on a show for all these fans, that’s awesome. We’ll have a good time between us and we’ll put on a good show for you guys, and it’ll be a lot of fun.”
DEFENDING PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WORLD CHAMP MATT SMITH LOOKS TO KEEP ROLLING AT AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS
GAINESVILLE, FL – After waiting for years to find success at Gainesville Raceway, Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Matt Smith has now 
proven to be unbeatable as of late at the historic track. The five-time and defending world champ has won the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals the past two years and is after a third straight victory at this weekend’s event in Gainesville.
Another win on his Denso Auto Parts/Stockseth/Matt Smith Racing EBR would be a big deal for Smith, who has his sights set on another fast start to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The Gatornationals marks the season debut for the Pro Stock Motorcycle category and it’s always a meaningful race for the NHRA stars. Smith could never finish the job in previous years, but that all changed in 2020 and 2021.
“It’s been pretty awesome to get wins in Gainesville the last two years,” Smith said. “My whole life, that’s one of those races we’ve always wanted to win but it had always eluded me. Everyone in our class wants to win in Gainesville and Indy. If you can win at those places, you’ve accomplished something. We had ran well in Gainesville before but couldn’t cap it off until these last two years and those have meant a lot.”
PEP BOYS NHRA TOP FUEL ALL-STAR CALLOUT BREAKDOWN
GAINESVILLE, FL – The Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place on Saturday, March 12 at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway. It is a unique specialty race within a race featuring eight star drivers competing for a big money and memorable victory before eliminations takes place for the Gatornationals the next day.
FAST FACTS
Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout Final Standings
1. Steve Torrence
2. Brittany Force
3. Mike Salinas
4. Justin Ashley
5. Antron Brown
6. Leah Pruett
7. Doug Kalitta
8. Shawn Langdon
DEFENDING WINNERS JOSH HART AND J.R. TODD AFTER REPEAT VICTORIES AT AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS
GAINESVILLE, FL – Josh Hart enjoyed a perfect start to his career at Gainesville Raceway in 2021 and the Top Fuel rising star is now after another magical weekend at his home track during the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which take place Thursday through Sunday at the legendary facility.
Hart made his Top Fuel debut at the track last year, becoming just the eighth driver in NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series history to win their professional debut and the first in 20 years. Hart added another win last year in his 11,000-horsepower R&L Carriers dragster, but the Gatornationals victory stands as a definitive highlight in his young career. A second straight victory at one of the biggest races on the NHRA circuit would be just as meaningful and Hart is just as focused as he was a year ago.
“My focus for the Gatornationals is the same as always,” Hart said. “We go up to the line to win and nothing is going to change for us. We don’t take days off. We will get everything done and reload the trailers. This will be a big race for us, and we definitely want to get another win here.”
EDDIE MONTGOMERY OF MONTGOMERY GENTRY TO PERFORM AT AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS IN GAINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE, FL – The upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has added some exciting musical star power to go along with 
the thrilling 330-mph action taking place on the track.
Multi-platinum award-winning country superstar Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry and BoomTown Saints will both perform during the race, which takes place March 10-13 at historic Gainesville Raceway. Multi-platinum award-winner Eddie Montgomery will kick off the NHRA Concert Series presented by 8-Track Entertainment on Friday, March 11, taking the stage at 2:30 p.m. for an exciting live show before the standouts of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series take to the track.
BoomTown Saints will open for Eddie Montgomery on the 8-Track Entertainment Stage on Friday, which will be located behind the grandstands, endcapping the midway area. Tickets for the concert are included with the price of admission to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, giving fans another incredible incentive to attend one of the biggest events of the 2022 season.
AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS LOADED WITH ACTION, SPECIAL EVENTS AS NHRA STARS DESCEND ON GAINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE, FL – The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is already regarded as one of the biggest events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series circuit, but the 2022 version of the legendary race, which takes place March 10-13 at historic Gainesville Raceway, promises to be one of the greatest in the event’s storied history.
Chocked full of action, including a highly-anticipated specialty race, the season debut of several classes, a pair of concerts during the event, and, of course, 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph nitro racing, this year’s Gatornationals promises to be one of the most memorable in the 50-plus year history of the celebrated race.
The Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, a thrilling specialty race where drivers will get the chance to call out their first-round opponent, is a major highlight of the weekend, along with the season-opening race in Pro Stock Motorcycle, the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown, and concerts from country superstar Eddie Montgomery and BoomTown Saints.
EIGHT PARTICIPANTS THRILLED FOR UPCOMING PEP BOYS NHRA TOP FUEL ALL-STAR CALLOUT AT GAINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE, FL – The eight spots in the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout are now set, but the fun is only just beginning for the 
thrilling specialty race set to take place on March 12 at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway.
After Steve Torrence, the four-time defending Top Fuel world champ who automatically earned a spot in the field, the drivers seeded second through eighth are former world champ Brittany Force, Phoenix winner Mike Salinas, Pomona winner and 2020 Rookie of the Year Justin Ashley, three-time champ Antron Brown, nine-time race winner Leah Pruett, 49-time event winner Doug Kalitta and former world champ Shawn Langdon.
But the unique twist for this specialty race is the callout aspect that will take place before the first round of qualifying in Gainesville at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 11. Torrence will make the first selection to call out his opening-round opponent, getting his choice of the seven other star drivers. Force would get the next pick if she were not called out by Torrence, followed by Salinas until the first-round matchups are set.
HIGHT STAYS PERFECT, SALINAS AND STANFIELD JOIN HIM IN WINNER’S CIRCLE AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 27, 2022) – Robert Hight stayed perfect during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, rolling 
to his second straight victory in Funny Car on Sunday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in front of another huge crowd at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
Mike Salinas (Top Fuel) and Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) also picked up wins at the second of 22 races during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
In a marquee matchup of two three-time world champions in the final round, Hight went 3.837-seconds at 330.39 mph in his 11,000-horsepower Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS, outrunning No. 1 qualifier Matt Hagan and denying Tony Stewart his first win as a NHRA team owner. After qualifying second for a second straight week, Hight was in the 3.80s in all four elimination rounds, powering past Paul Lee, Bob Tasca III and teammate John Force to reach the final round. He made the quickest run of eliminations in the final round to extend his points lead and pick up his 55th career victory after winning in impressive fashion in Pomona last week as well.
HAGAN GETS FIRST NO. 1 FOR TONY STEWART RACING, KALITTA AND KORETSKY ALSO GRAB TOP SPOTS AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
CHANDLER, AZ – Three-time world champion Matt Hagan made the quickest Funny Car run in four years on Saturday, giving the new Tony 
Stewart Racing NHRA team its first No. 1 qualifier and setting the track record to close out qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Kyle Koretsky (Pro Stock) also claimed No. 1 qualifiers at the second of 22 races during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
In front of a huge crowd on Saturday, Hagan powered to a stellar run of 3.823-seconds at 333.41 mph in his 11,000-horsepower Dodge Power Brokers/Direct Connection Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, grabbing his first No. 1 qualifier of the season and the 44th in his career. It was also the quickest run since 2018 in the class, as Hagan surpassed Courtney Force for the quickest run ever at the facility. He’ll open eliminations against Terry Haddock looking for his first win of the year.
KALITTA, HIGHT AND ENDERS TAKE PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
CHANDLER, AZ – Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta is in line to record his first No. 1 qualifier in nearly three years, powering to the provisional No. 1 position on Friday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the second of 22 races during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
Kalitta, who has 49 career Top Fuel victories, went to the top in his 11,000-horsepower Mac Tools dragster with a stellar career-best pass of 3.657-seconds at 329.58 mph. Should it hold, Kalitta would pick up his first No. 1 qualifier since 2019 and 51st in his career. It was also a major step in the right direction after Kalitta Motorsports added legendary tuner Alan Johnson and Brian Husen in the off-season, following a 2021 campaign where Kalitta finished a disappointing 10th and didn’t record a win.
