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.

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.