Maddi Gordon discusses her rise in NHRA drag racing and fan interaction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Maddi Gordon, a 22-year-old rookie in NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racing, has captured the spotlight with her performance and charisma. She recently won a Wally, equivalent to a medal in drag racing, defeating veteran Antron Brown at Summit Motorsports Park in June. Gordon, who hits speeds of 340 mph, has opened up about balancing her racing career and fan interactions while revealing her passion for the sport. She also discusses the influence of her racing family and her aspirations within the industry. A conversation with Gordon highlights her enthusiasm and ongoing learning curve as she navigates her new role.
- •Maddi Gordon is a rookie Top Fuel driver for Ron Capps Motorsports.
- •She won a Wally by beating Antron Brown in June at Summit Motorsports Park.
- •Gordon reached a top speed of 340 mph in less than four seconds.
- •She is navigating her new celebrity status while maintaining focus on racing.
- •Gordon balances fan engagement with her responsibilities as a race car driver.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Maddi Gordon Is Not Only A Crack Drag Racer, But She’s Funny, Too
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Maddi The Baddie’, Fresh New Face Of NHRA, In Spirited Conversation
"In the sport of drag racing, a fresh young face is fast becoming the poster-child of the NHRA. Maddi Gordon can not only blister down the asphalt, but has charisma, too.
"The NHRA rookie sensation Maddi Gordon in Part 2 of our interview series divulges what life’s like at 340 mph, and more.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:17 PMMaddi Gordon Is Not Only A Crack Drag Racer, But She’s Funny, Too
The NHRA rookie sensation Maddi Gordon in Part 2 of our interview series divulges what life’s like at 340 mph, and more.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:04 PM‘Maddi The Baddie’, Fresh New Face Of NHRA, In Spirited Conversation
In the sport of drag racing, a fresh young face is fast becoming the poster-child of the NHRA. Maddi Gordon can not only blister down the asphalt, but has charisma, too.
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