Gordon made her NHRA Top Fuel Dragster debut at the season-opening Gatornationals, putting in a sensational run of results that saw her beating two former Top Fuel champs before meeting reigning champ Doug Kalitta in her first ever TF semi-final.

NHRA fans have a new hero in Maddi Gordon after her successful Top Fuel debut at Gainesville.

Ocala’s Josh Hart made the fastest run in Gainesville Dragway history on Friday to open the 2026 NHRA season, taking the Top Fuel provisional No. 1 position at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.

As well as handling his own NHRA Funny Car, Ron Capps’ team will be fielding a Top Fuel dragster for rookie Maddi Gordon this season.