Baltimore, Maryland-based John Gaydosh made his 2016 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season debut at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals, and he qualified his Gaydosh Performance Chevrolet Camaro - newly fitted with the EFI combination and sleek, scoopless hood - in the No. 15 position. "We're pretty optimistic about this year," said Gaydosh prior to the first round... Continue Reading →
Kenny Delco – Rewind to First Win
Kenny Delco's appearance in Gainesville is one that conjures memories of the past. The East Setauket, New York-based Pro Stock driver has been a fixture on the circuit for many years, and he won his first and, so far, only national event at Gainesville Raceway 26 years ago. "We've always done well here and run... Continue Reading →
First Gatornationals No. 1, 42nd career pole for Summit Racing’s Jason Line
All four qualifying sessions are in the books here at Gainesville Raceway, and the field is set for Sunday eliminations at the 47th annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Jason Line, driver of the blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro out of Ken Black's KB Racing stable, will start from the No. 1 position in the 287th... Continue Reading →
He Has Questions for Summit Racing Driver Jason Line
The Gainesville Raceway pressroom had a guest journalist on Saturday night following final qualifying for the 47th annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Jack Beckman, the No. 1 qualifier in Funny Car, crashed Pro Stock No. 1 qualifier Jason Line's interview with a few questions of his own. Jack Beckman: You guys clearly have an... Continue Reading →
A Quick History of Pro Stock in Gainesville
The first running of the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville was in 1970. The first Pro Stock winner? Why, that would be Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, of course. Side note: The first season Pro Stock was officially contested in NHRA competition was that same year (and Grumpy was fresh off a win at the Winternationals when he... Continue Reading →
Greg Anderson collects first new-era victory for Summit Racing, KB Racing
Courtesy of Summit Racing Greg Anderson raised the first Wally of the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in Pro Stock at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals. “I feel honored to be the recipient of the first trophy in the fuel-injected era and maybe we can get a few more this year,” said Anderson.... Continue Reading →
