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For the first time in team history, Kalitta Motorsports doubled-up in the nitro categories on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, as Shawn Langdon and J.R. Todd picked up wins in Top Fuel and Funny Car,…
Kalitta Motorsports made history at Gainesville Raceway by winning both the Top Fuel and Funny Car categories with Shawn Langdon and J.R. Todd leading the charge to kick off the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season at the 55th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Additionally, Erica Enders in Pro Stock and Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle also claimed victories in the season’s opening event. Shawn Langdon secured his first Gainesville victory and a successful nitro sweep for Kalitta Motorsports after 18 previous attempts to win in both categories in one weekend. Langdon’s flawless performance in his Kalitta Air Careers Toyota dragster led him to victory, acknowledging the crucial role of crew chief Brian Husen in his successful run. Meanwhile, J.R. Todd triumphed in Funny Car with his DHL Toyota GR Supra, capturing his second Gatornationals win and marking a special moment as part of the Kalitta Motorsports double-up. Todd’s victory was a result of the team’s perseverance and determination, setting a positive tone for the season and earning a well-deserved spot among drag racing greats.
