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By Mark Long-AP Sports Writer
J.R. Todd celebrates after scoring the Funny Car victory in Sunday s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Gatornationals. Photo: NHRA Media
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) J.R. Todd’s victory at the season-opening Gatornationals ended the NHRA’s longest winning streak by one juggernaut and spoiled the much-hyped return of another.
Todd beat Robert Hight in the Funny Car finale Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, crossing the finish line first after both drivers had trouble getting traction on a hot and slippery track. Hight was looking to give John Force Racing a dramatic return to the drag-racing series after the team sat out most of last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
8 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Milestones Worth Rooting for in 2021
NHRA turns 70 years young, but that s just the beginning of what should be a historic season.
By Susan Wade Icon SportswireGetty Images Racers in all classes of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series have chances to reach milestones this season, starting with the season-opening Gatornationals at Gainesville, Florida, March 12-14.
Here s some of the things worth keeping an eye on:
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