Antron Brown Triumphs at NHRA Gatornationals with No. 1 Qualifier and Victory

Antron Brown Triumphs at NHRA Gatornationals with No. 1 Qualifier and Victory

By Michael Harrison

March 12, 2025 at 01:49 AM

Antron Brown claimed victory at the 2025 NHRA Gatornationals, defeating Shawn Langdon in the Top Fuel final round at Gainesville Raceway. Brown's Matco Tools dragster posted a winning time of 3.673s at 333.99mph, outpacing Langdon's 3.684s at 332.67mph.

Chris Brown racing car at circuit

Chris Brown racing car at circuit

The victory marks Brown's 81st career win and second at Gainesville Raceway. The defending Top Fuel world champion qualified No. 1 and defeated Krista Baldwin, Clay Millican, and Steve Torrence en route to the final round.

In Funny Car, Chad Green secured his first Gatornationals victory with a 3.921s at 329.18mph run in his Bond-Coat Ford Mustang, defeating Ron Capps. The win represents Green's second career victory.

Dallas Glenn topped Pro Stock competition, running 6.549s at 211.13mph in his RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro to defeat KB Titan Racing teammate Greg Anderson. This marks Glenn's 14th career win and second at Gainesville.

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Gaige Herrera continued his dominance at Gainesville with a third consecutive Gatornationals victory. The defending world champion posted a 6.722s at 200.23mph run on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki to defeat Matt Smith in the final round.

Key Results:

  • Top Fuel: Antron Brown (3.673s at 333.99mph)
  • Funny Car: Chad Green (3.921s at 329.18mph)
  • Pro Stock: Dallas Glenn (6.549s at 211.13mph)
  • Pro Stock Motorcycle: Gaige Herrera (6.722s at 200.23mph)

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series continues with the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix, March 21-23.

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