MADDI GORDON’s Top Fuel Transition Featured in NHRA’s Chasing Speed

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January 21, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Third-generation racer MADDI GORDON steps into the spotlight as she prepares for her Top Fuel debut with Ron Capps Motorsports, transitioning from family-run Sportsman racing to the high-stakes professional ranks. The docuseries captures her journey during those final races with her family team before making the leap to 330-mph competition.
  • Cameras follow GORDON as she navigates this dramatic career shift alongside mentor Ron Capps, a three-time NHRA Funny Car champion who’s taken on the dual role of team owner and driver. The series showcases how Capps, who once received “the shot” from legendary Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, now finds himself in the position of giving that same opportunity to the next generation.
  • The six-part VICE TV series premieres Wednesday, January 21st, promising behind-the-scenes access to NHRA’s most compelling personalities. For GORDON, being featured in this high-profile docuseries adds another layer of excitement to what she describes as a “whirlwind” period preparing for Top Fuel competition with the Carlyle Tools dragster.

UPCOMING:

  • Chasing Speed premieres Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. ET on VICE TV
  • Episodes available on VICE YouTube 24 hours after airing

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by ByDrag Illustrated originally appearing on dragillustrated.com

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