The Bartone Bros. Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car team is in Gainesville for the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals to run at Gainesville Raceway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Driver Sean Bellemeur, tuner Steve Boggs, and owner Tony Bartone (Killer B\u2019s) are ready to start the season on the quest for #GoingFor4in24 \u2013 that is the team\u2019s fourth national championship.<\/p>\n
\u201cGainesville is important for a couple of reasons,\u201d Bellemeur said. \u201cFirst\u2026 it\u2019s one of NHRA\u2019s majors.\u00a0The Gatornationals has such a rich history and winning in Florida is a huge addition to the trophy case.\u00a0Second, with it being NHRA\u2019s first national event of the season all the teams are looking to start off strong.\u00a0We are looking to pick up where we left off at the end of 2023.\u00a0The car was fast, Steve and the boys were making the car a rocket and I was driving well.\u00a0My blood is pumping at the thought of getting back behind the wheel, having the body lowered down over me, and letting the clutch pedal out.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe right lane in Gainesville holds such a special place in my heart.\u00a0We set the national record in 2019 in the final against my bud Doug Gordon in the final on the 10-year anniversary of my mother\u2019s passing.\u00a0There were a lot of emotions, and everything just came together in the best way.\u00a0It was an absolute highlight of my career.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe weather in Gainesville is typically tricky.\u00a0Our run schedule is usually a mess so staying focused is important.\u00a0That\u2019s when I lean on my team.\u00a0They are professional, experienced, and have delt with pretty much every situation out there.\u00a0We will bring everything we\u2019ve got if and when we hit the racetrack.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Bartone Bros. Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car, the Pirate Ship, is scheduled to make its first hit at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday.<\/p>\n
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