MADDI GORDON
Driver of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel Dragster
Last Event (St. Louis):
Qualified third; First round exit (defeated by Will Smith in E1)
2026/Career Statistics:
Noteworthy:
Fan Events:
Quotable:
“The Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex is one of my absolute favorite races of the year. It’s a show, an event; the fans are awesome, the stands are always packed. I actually flew out early and I got to be part of my family’s win at the regional race last weekend. So, that was really exciting and I feel like I’ve got some good mojo heading into this weekend. I’m looking forward to spending time with all the folks at Core Scientific and USA Compression, meeting the customers, and having them out at the track.
“This event is always a big turning point in the season. We’ve only got three races left, so now’s the time we’ve got to push hard, and I’ve got all the confidence in the world that Rob (Flynn) and Troy (Fasching) are going to put the best tune-up in our Carlyle Tools dragster and give us the best race car to finish out the season strong. After the race weekend, I’m headed out to Phoenix to do a really fun collab with Hailie Deegan, so definitely stay tuned on that. A lot of exciting things coming up and it’s going to be great. We’ve got a great team, a great race car, and we’re looking forward to showing the Texas fans some great racing.”
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Driver of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel Dragster
Last Event (St. Louis):
Qualified third; First round exit (defeated by Will Smith in E1)
2026/Career Statistics:
- 17 races: one win, one runner-up finish
- Career-best E.T.: 3.695 seconds (Brainerd 2026)
- Career-best speed: 340.22 mph (Valdosta 2026)
Noteworthy:
- Has prior racing experience at Dallas, having competed in the Top Alcohol Funny Car category in 2024 and ‘25
- Gordon’s father, Doug Gordon, drove the family Top Alcohol Funny Car to victory during the Stampede of Speed regional event last weekend
- Both Gordon’s Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster and Capps’ NAPA Auto Care Funny Car will feature increased OKUMA branding in Ennis as part of a six-race collaboration with the global leader in machine tool design and manufacturing
- The Ron Capps Motorsports team is also excited to welcome partners Core Scientific and USA Compression and their guests at Texas Motorplex. Gordon will spend time visiting both organization’s Texas facilities ahead of the race weekend
Fan Events:
- Thursday, 7 – 8:30 p.m., NHRA Fanfest Railyard Park (455 S. College St., Waxahachie)
- Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ron Capps Motorsports driver appearance, NAPA Auto Parts (1005 Dallas Dr., Denton)
- Friday, 3:30 – 4:00 p.m., Ron Capps Motorsports driver autograph session, Carlyle Tools Outlaw trailer
- Saturday, 10 – 10:30 a.m., Ron Capps Motorsports driver autograph session, Carlyle Tools Outlaw trailer
Quotable:
“The Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex is one of my absolute favorite races of the year. It’s a show, an event; the fans are awesome, the stands are always packed. I actually flew out early and I got to be part of my family’s win at the regional race last weekend. So, that was really exciting and I feel like I’ve got some good mojo heading into this weekend. I’m looking forward to spending time with all the folks at Core Scientific and USA Compression, meeting the customers, and having them out at the track.
“This event is always a big turning point in the season. We’ve only got three races left, so now’s the time we’ve got to push hard, and I’ve got all the confidence in the world that Rob (Flynn) and Troy (Fasching) are going to put the best tune-up in our Carlyle Tools dragster and give us the best race car to finish out the season strong. After the race weekend, I’m headed out to Phoenix to do a really fun collab with Hailie Deegan, so definitely stay tuned on that. A lot of exciting things coming up and it’s going to be great. We’ve got a great team, a great race car, and we’re looking forward to showing the Texas fans some great racing.”
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