MADDI GORDON Driver of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel Dragster Noteworthy: Making her professional debut aboard the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster The Gatornationals marks the third-generation racer’s first time competing at Gainesville Raceway Fan Events: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Fanfest at Burnyzz Speed Shop (1 Aspen Rd., Ocala) driver autograph session Saturday, 9 a.m., Q&A
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Feb. 27, 2026) – Ron Capps Motorsports is proud to announce its partnership with Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing opportunities for women across all sectors of the motorsports industry. As part of the collaboration, the WIMNA logo will appear on the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2026) – After making her first-ever runs in a 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster last week during the PRO preseason test session at Gainesville Raceway, rookie driver Maddi Gordon has officially completed her Top Fuel licensing process, clearing the way for her professional NHRA debut with Ron Capps Motorsports at the upcoming
NHRA 12 Jan 2026 – Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher have been announced as the second group of new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2. Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines,
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Nov. 19, 2025) – NHRA team owner/driver Ron Capps is pleased to announce the addition of crew chief Rob Flynn to his expanding Ron Capps Motorsports organization. Flynn has been named lead tuner of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster, which will be driven by Maddi Gordon in 2026 when she embarks on
POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2025) – Ron Capps’ 2025 campaign came to an early close on Sunday when persistent rain forced NHRA officials to cancel the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The driver of the NAPA Auto Parts Toyota GR Supra Funny Car ended the season ranked No. 4 in the
RON CAPPS Driver of the NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra Countdown to the Championship Ranking: 4th NHRA Finals Event Highlights: Two-time runner-up (2008, 2022) Five-time No. 1 qualifier (1999, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2022) In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip Overall Highlights: Four-time winner Eight-time runner-up Seven-time No. 1 qualifier 2024 NHRA Finals Event Recap: Qualified second; Semifinal finish
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2025) – Carlyle Tools, the private label hand tool brand of longtime Ron Capps Motorsports (RCM) partner NAPA Auto Parts, will back NHRA drag racer Maddi Gordon as she embarks on her rookie season competing in the sport’s professional Top Fuel ranks, it was announced today at the Specialty Equipment Market
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2, 2025) – While a close first-round loss at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway brought Ron Capps’ race day to an early end Sunday at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, the three-time world champion left Las Vegas more energized than ever about the future of Ron Capps Motorsports. Debuting a brand-new










