Maddi Gordon #100 (1 Viewer)

[LasVegas87]

Neat story to see Maddi Gordon win a national event last weekend in TA/FC. She's been a win waiting to happen for a few months now, losing some squeakers to the veterans. Impressive. Also neat to see she was the 100th woman to win a national event. Going through the list was fun, lots of great personalities on the list.

From Shirley Shahan to Maddi Gordon: A history of NHRA's 100 female winners

In 1966, Shirley Shahan became the first woman to win an NHRA national event; nearly six decades later, Maddi Gordon became the 100th winner with her victory in Top Alcohol Funny Car in Seattle. Here's a historic look back at the road to 100 female winners.

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[J. S.]

In the last year, I have become a big fan of that family and their operation. Those 2 young sisters are the REAL DEAL. They do a majority of the work on that funny car, though Mom, Dad, and Grandma and Grandpa also contribute. But those 2 sisters really work hard during an event, and they are not about DEI by any means. They are an outstanding example of what is great about NHRA drag racing.

 

[sutton]

Maddi is a real sweetheart and coming from a great racing family, there was no surprise here. I knew she would do fantastic. when you grow up in drag racing and see every aspect of what happens first hand stepping up to driving is a lot easier. another example, years ago Mike Dunn was at Irwindale too license, he looked like he had driven for a very long time already. once again growing up in drag racing is a big help to be a good driver and there are others that did the same.
Larry Sutton---

 

[cknight]

Would this also be the first time three generations of the same family all won national events?

 

[sutton]

Would this also be the first time three generations of the same fasmily all won national events?

Chase not sure but just wait, here comes the John Force next generations.
Larry Sutton---

 

[LasVegas87]

I'd agree. I think Autumn Hight has already made a SC final. Maybe it was a regional though.

 

[Chili]

Would this also be the first time three generations of the same fasmily all won national events?

The Coughlin’s would have to be on that list.

 

[LasVegas87]

Wouldn't Madison Payne make 3 generations? Brad, Shelley, and Madison?

 

[Chili]

Maddi is awesome as is the whole Gordon family.

 

[cknight]

The Coughlin’s would have to be on that list.

Coughlins, of course. How about all three in the same class for the Gordons?

 

[J. S.]

I see sister Macie is again driving the family Top Dragster in Sonoma this weekend.