Maddi Gordon Pre-Race Report: Sonoma

Driver of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel Dragster

Last Event (Norwalk):
Qualified fifth; Event champion (defeated Spencer Massey in E1, Tony Stewart in E2, Shawn Langdon in E3, Antron Brown in E4)

2026/Career Statistics:
10 races; one national event win

Noteworthy:

• Enters the race weekend after having captured her first professional victory aboard the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster in Norwalk, Ohio last month
• Will compete in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday
• Will carry Russian River Brewing Company branding alongside Capps as part of a collaboration that has both drivers making an appearance at the Windsor facility on Wednesday afternoon
• As a lifelong resident of Paso Robles, considers Sonoma Raceway to be a home track

Fan Events:

• Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., Ron Capps Motorsports driver appearance, Russian River Brewing Company (700 Mitchell Lane, Windsor)
• Friday, 3 – 3:30 p.m., Mission #2Fast2Tasty driver autograph session, Mission Foods midway display
• Friday, 3:30 – 4 p.m., Sonoma Raceway Kids Only driver autograph session, beneath the main grandstands
• Friday, 4 – 4:30 p.m., Ron Capps Motorsports driver autograph session, Carlyle Tools midway display
• Saturday, 10 – 10:30 a.m., Ron Capps Motorsports driver autograph session, Carlyle Tools midway display
• Saturday, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m., Ron Capps Motorsports driver autograph session, Sonoma Raceway Launchpad

Quotable:
“What a crazy couple of weeks it’s been in the Gordon household, but crazy in the best way possible. I’m very grateful we had these few weeks to really be able to soak in the win to the fullest extent, and I’m glad the team was able to enjoy the break from traveling and celebrate with their families as well. I’ve been on cloud nine, but even still, I’ve been itching to get back to the track. The race track is my happy place; it’s my element and where I feel at home. I can’t wait to get back into my Carlyle Tools dragster and make some fast passes, especially since we’re headed to Sonoma, which is one of my home tracks. We’ll have a lot of friends and family out there this weekend. My sister will be competing in Super Comp and Top Dragster. This is one of two races where we’ll be racing at the same national event, so I can’t wait to support her, support my family, and get back to one of the fastest tracks on tour. The Friday night nitro session under the Sonoma Raceway lights is legendary, and I’m excited to be a part of it this year. It’s going to be a big weekend for Carlyle Tools and NAPA Auto Parts, and we’ve also got some folks coming out from Monster Energy. I just cannot wait to get back out there this weekend and strap back into our mean green hot rod.”