GAINESVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX Insiders, are you ready to kick off the 75th anniversary season of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) in unforgettable style?
We’re giving one lucky Insider the ultimate race weekend experience at the 2026 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals!
Grand Prize
🎟️ 4 Reserved Tickets & Exclusive Driver Meet & Greet Passes🔥 to the 2026 AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on Saturday, March 7, 2026. How does that sound?!
How to Enter
One winner. Four reserved seats. A driver meet & greet you’ll never forget. Entering is easy. Simply fill out the form below. It’s that simple.
Sweepstakes Details:
- Prize: A family 4-pack of tickets with exclusive driver meet & greet passes on Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Entry Period: February 16, 2026 – February 23, 2026.
- Winner Announcement: The winner will be announced on-air during River City Live and online on February 24, 2026.
About the Event
The 57th annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals launches the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series — the first of 20 adrenaline-pumping events where drivers compete for world championship points.
📍 Where: Gainesville Raceway 11211 North County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
📅 When: March 5–8, 2026
Weekend Schedule Highlights:
- Thursday, March 5• Sportsman Qualifying
- Friday, March 6• NHRA All-Star Top Fuel Callout Selections – 12:00 p.m.• Qualifying – 1:30 & 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7• Top Fuel All-Star Callout Eliminations – 12:15, 2:15 & 3:30 p.m.• Qualifying – 12:35 & 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 8• Eliminations begin at 10:00 a.m.
📺 Watch on FS1:• Top Fuel Callout – Saturday at 4 p.m. ET• Eliminations – Sunday 12–3 p.m. ET
What You’ll Experience
• 340+ MPH Top Fuel dragsters
- Funny Car, Pro Stock & Pro Stock Motorcycle racing
- NHRA Lucas Oil Series competitors
- Factory Stock Showdown & Pro Mod
- Championship-caliber racing from legends in the making
✔️ Every ticket is a pit pass – get up close to the cars and crews
✔️ Free parking
✔️ Kids 12 & under are FREE
✔️ One of the best values in motorsports
It’s loud. It’s powerful. It’s unforgettable.
🎟️ Not Feeling Lucky? Don’t Miss Out.
Tickets are available now at NHRA.com or by calling (800) 884-6472.
The countdown to Gainesville starts now. Ready to feel the thunder? 💨