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Defending Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown kicked off the 2025 NHRA season with a victory on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, defeating defending event winner Shawn Langdon in the final round of …
Defending Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown won the 2025 NHRA season opener at Gainesville Raceway, defeating Shawn Langdon in the final round of the 56th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Chad Green (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also emerged victorious in the first race of the season. Brown’s victory marked his 81st career win, with a time of 3.673s at 333.99mph. He praised his team’s effort and strategy, emphasizing the competitiveness of the field. In the Funny Car category, Chad Green secured his first Gatornationals win, setting the stage for a successful season ahead.