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Hart's hometown win, victories by Green, Hartford, Gadson kick off 2026 season - NHRA
Overview
Ocala’s Josh Hart won in his John Force Racing debut, defeating reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta in the final at the 57th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Other class winners included Chad Green in Funny Car, Matt Hartford in Pro Stock, and Richard Gadson in their respective categories, giving the season opener a broad set of storylines. The dramatic results mirror season-opening thrills in other series, such as Formula 1’s chaotic Australian Grand Prix, underscoring an energetic start to motorsport’s 2026 calendar.
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