SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY & LEAH PRUETT Set to Shine at NHRA’s 75th Anniversary

February 3, 2026

• SHIRLEY MULDOWNEY takes her rightful place among NHRA’s chosen legends for the 75th anniversary celebration at Gainesville, cementing her status as the trailblazer who proved women belong in Top Fuel’s elite ranks. Her three world championships and 18 career victories, including those back-to-back Gatornationals wins in 1981-82, earned her a spot alongside the sport’s biggest names.
• LEAH PRUETT makes her highly anticipated return to competition, marking a significant moment for women in drag racing as one of the sport’s current stars gets back behind the wheel. Her comeback adds serious star power to an already loaded field and gives us another elite female competitor to watch in what promises to be a milestone season.
• ERICA ENDERS brings her six Pro Stock championships to Gainesville, standing as one of just three drivers in the class with that many titles – a reminder that when it comes to consistency and excellence, she’s proven herself among the absolute best regardless of gender. Meanwhile, ANGIE SMITH enters Pro Stock Motorcycle competition ready to challenge for wins in her own right, adding depth to the women’s representation across multiple categories.

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