NHRA’s Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is in full swing this weekend as the third National Event of the 2018 season is going on in Florida at the Gatornationals. The season has been full of surprises, excitement, carnage and more, but this weekend’s Gatornationals are extra special as the Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Mod categories kick of their seasons at this race. Unfortunately, NHRA gives lip service to the Pro Mod category, and tells them they are part of the Pro classes, but they seem to forget them on the Pro Qualifying email.
And Hector Arana Jr. ran the first 200 mph Pro Stock Motorcycle pass of all time, putting a $10,000 check in his pocket and putting him in the Denso 200 mph Club.
For those that care about Pro Mod, know that Mike Castellana took the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Pro Mod pole with a 5.750.
Here are the results and videos from NHRA.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
CLAY MILLICAN
TOP FUEL NO. 1 QUALIFIER
PARTS PLUS/GREAT CLIPS DRAGSTER
3.708 SEC., 324.98 MPH
NOTE: This is the first No. 1 qualifying position of the season and the 12th of his career. He will face Scott Palmer in the first round of eliminations.
JACK BECKMAN
FUNNY CAR NO. 1 QUALIFIER
INFINITE HERO FOUNDATION DODGE CHARGER R/T
3.911 SEC., 332.18 MPH
NOTE: This is his second No. 1 qualifying position at Gainesville but he has yet to win at this event. He will face Jim Campbell in the first round of eliminations. .
GREG ANDERSON
PRO STOCK NO. 1 QUALIFIER
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CHEVY CAMARO
6.522 SEC., 212.29 MPH
NOTE: This is the 94th No. 1 qualifying position for Anderson and he has four wins at Gainesville Raceway. He will face Wally Stroupe in the first round of eliminations.
ANDREW HINES
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE NO. 1 QUALIFIER
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON
6.773 SEC., 198.64 MPH
NOTE: This is his 41st No. 1 qualifying position of his career and his third No.1 qualifying position at Gainesville. He will face Matt Paquette in the first round of eliminations.
All that great racing,and no “win ” lights