The news that I absolutely hate to report. The NHRA has made the decision to pull the plug on the Gator Nationals this weekend in Gainesville, Florida.

As most of you have seen from the overwhelming overreaction to the CoronaVirus, the NHRA has decided to follow suit and pull the plug on the historic Gator Nationals. This following the NBA, NCAA, and other sports organizations have done the same thing due to fears of this virus.

From NHRA.com

In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida governor, NHRA officials are postponing a portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Some Sportsman racing will be contested this weekend without ticketed spectators, but the majority of the event has been postponed to a later date.

In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida governor, NHRA officials are postponing a portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. 

The Sportsman categories of Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers, and Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers will be contested on Thursday at Gainesville and will complete competition this weekend without ticketed spectators.

Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Mod, Factory Stock Showdown, Top Fuel Harley, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Top Alcohol Funny Car will compete at a later date to be determined. 

Current tickets will be honored at the rescheduled event or ticketholders may opt to use their tickets as a credit toward the 2021 Gatornationals. 

NHRA will determine next steps for moving forward as additional information becomes available. 

We appreciate the patience of our competitors and fans.