Brown, Beckman, Anderson Lead Gatornationals Qualifiers with Record-Breaking Runs
Antron Brown leads Top Fuel provisional qualifying at the 2025 NHRA Gatornationals, posting a 3.685-second run at 334.24 mph in his Matco Tools dragster. Tripp Tatum matched Brown's time but at a slower 326.58 mph, while Shawn Langdon sits third with a 3.690 at 335.23.
A white Hendrick race car
Jack Beckman topped both Funny Car qualifying sessions, recording a 3.832 at 334.65 in his PEAK Chevrolet Camaro SS. Bob Tasca III follows closely with a 3.833 at 333.82, and Ron Capps holds third with a 3.857 at 335.73.
Greg Anderson made NHRA history in Pro Stock, setting a new world record with a 6.443 pass in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. Deric Kramer sits second with a career-best 6.463 at 212.23, while Dallas Glenn rounds out the top three at 6.466 at 212.56.
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, defending champion Gaige Herrera leads qualifying with a 6.670 at 202.97 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki. Matt Smith holds second with a 6.679 at 203.49, followed by Angie Smith's 6.709 at 201.01.
The Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout first-round pairings were also set:
- Steve Torrence vs. Tony Stewart
- Doug Kalitta vs. Clay Millican
- Shawn Langdon vs. Antron Brown
- Justin Ashley vs. Brittany Force
Qualifying continues Saturday at 12:15pm ET.
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