MADDI GORDON Teams with WIMNA for Historic 2026 NHRA Top Fuel Campaign

March 3, 2026

• MADDI GORDON is stepping into Top Fuel as a Rookie of the Year contender with Ron Capps Motorsports, carrying the Women in Motorsports North America logo throughout the 20-race 2026 season. Her move up comes after becoming the 100th woman to win an NHRA national event in 2024 during her debut Top Alcohol Funny Car campaign – a milestone that proves she’s earned her spot through results, not just opportunity.
• The partnership with WIMNA goes beyond simple sponsorship visibility, creating a platform for Gordon to represent women across all motorsports sectors. As she puts it, success comes in many forms – “whether it’s driving, fabricating, working on a crew, handling publicity, or supporting sponsors” – and her technical background working on cars gives her credibility in a field where mechanical knowledge still opens doors.
• Team owner Ron Capps is expanding to a two-car operation with Gordon leading the charge into NHRA’s 75th anniversary season, which kicks off at the Gatornationals March 6-8. WIMNA Executive Director Cindy Sisson nailed the significance: this isn’t just visibility, it’s validation that women belong at the highest competitive and technical levels, with Gordon’s presence amplifying that message nationwide through one of drag racing’s most prominent platforms.

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