Maddi Gordon
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Maddi Gordon, a rising star in NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car, is the daughter of two-time champion Doug Gordon. She started racing at 10, collected 47 junior wins, and became the first third-generation Top Alcohol Funny Car driver in 2023. In 2024, she won her first national event, becoming the 100th different woman to win an NHRA national event.
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Born into a racing dynasty, Maddi Gordon has quickly made her mark in motorsports, becoming the 100th female NHRA national event winner at just 20 years old while competing in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
EARLY YEARS
Maddi’s introduction to racing came remarkably early—attending her first race when she was only eight days old[5]. Growing up in a family deeply involved in motorsports, she was immersed in racing culture from birth. Her father, Doug Gordon, a three-time world champion in Top Alcohol Funny Cars, provided a strong foundation for her racing career[5]. By age eight, Maddi and her sister Macie had already begun competing in Junior Dragsters, while also gaining valuable experience helping on their father’s TAFC team[2].
EARLY SUCCESS
After obtaining her Top Alcohol Funny Car license in 2023, Maddi took control of her family’s Beta Motorcycles Camaro for the 2024 season[3]. Her rookie year quickly showcased her talent with impressive qualifying performances, including a number one qualification at Firebird Motorsports Park with a 5.433 second, 268.76 mph run[4]. Before her breakthrough national victory, she had already reached five final rounds and secured regional event wins at Indianapolis and Kansas City, building momentum toward her historic achievement at Pacific Raceways[1].
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Made debut in NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car, finishing runner-up at Firebird Motorsports Park in February[4].
- 2024: Qualified number one with a 5.433-second, 268.76 mph run at Firebird Motorsports Park[4].
- 2024: Won regional events at Indianapolis and Kansas City[1].
- 2024: Became the 100th different female winner in NHRA national event history at Pacific Raceways on July 22, running 5.459 seconds at 268.49 mph in the final[1][2].
- 2024: Won the Top Alcohol Funny Car West Region Championship in her rookie season[1].
REPUTATION
At just 20 years old, Maddi has earned recognition as the youngest female competitor in TAFC history, quickly establishing herself as a formidable presence in drag racing[4]. Her historic achievement as the 100th female NHRA national event winner has cemented her place in motorsports history while still in her rookie season[2]. Following in the footsteps of her championship-winning father, she has already demonstrated exceptional driving skills and a natural talent for the sport, earning respect throughout the racing community for her quick adaptation to the demanding TAFC category.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
With continued sponsorship from Beta Motorcycles secured through 2025, Maddi is positioned to build on her rookie success[2]. Her long-term aspirations center on winning national championships in the Top Alcohol Funny Car category, a goal she continues working toward by gaining more experience and fully mastering her race car[3][4]. As she develops her skills and racing strategy, she aims to become a consistent championship contender in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
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Maddi Gordon Scores First National Event Victory, Makes History as the 100th Different Woman to Win
Maddi Gordon becomes 100th female winner in NHRA national event history
Maddi Gordon gets TA/FC license
From Shirley Shahan to Maddi Gordon: A history of NHRA’s 100 female winners
Maddi Gordon discusses her exhilarating rookie season in the family’s Top Alcohol Funny Car
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