SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY & LEAH PRUETT Lead Star Power at 2026 NHRA Gatornationals

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March 3, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY, the three-time Top Fuel champion who broke every barrier in drag racing, headlines the legends lineup at NHRA’s 75th anniversary Gatornationals celebration. She’ll be making appearances throughout the weekend in the Top Eliminator Club, announcer’s booth, and on the Nitro Alley stage alongside other racing icons.
  • LEAH PRUETT returns to competition after her recent hiatus, adding serious star power to an already stacked field. Her comeback is one of the major storylines heading into this prestigious season opener, which ranks second only to the U.S. Nationals in drag racing prestige.
  • ERICA ENDERS continues her Pro Stock campaign alongside fellow competitors in what promises to be a competitive field, while ANGIE SMITH joins the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks where Gaige Herrera seeks his fourth straight Gatornationals victory. The women are well-represented across multiple classes at this marquee event.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA Gatornationals Qualifying – March 6-7
  • NHRA Gatornationals Finals – March 8

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY LEAH PRUETT ERICA ENDERS ANGIE SMITH

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Official Release originally appearing on speedwaymedia.com