SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY, ERICA ENDERS & ANGIE SMITH Ready for NHRA’s 75th Anniversary

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March 3, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Drag racing royalty SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY headlines NHRA’s 75th anniversary celebration at the Gatornationals, appearing alongside legends like Kenny Bernstein and Don Garlits. Muldowney’s presence reminds us that women have been breaking barriers in this sport for decades, paving the way for today’s champions to compete on equal footing.
  • Six-time world champion ERICA ENDERS enters Pro Stock competition at Gainesville looking to add another Wally to her collection. She’ll face stiff competition from teammates at KB Titan Racing, but Enders has proven time and again that she thrives under pressure and knows how to deliver when the lights matter most.
  • Pro Stock Motorcycle sees ANGIE SMITH and rising star JIANNA EVARISTO taking on defending champion Richard Gadson and the rest of the field. Smith brings veteran experience to the two-wheel wars, while Evaristo represents the next generation of women ready to make their mark in a traditionally male-dominated class.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA Gatornationals – March 6-8, 2026 at Gainesville Raceway
  • Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout – Saturday, March 7

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