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GatorNationals - Take Off
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  • O'Connell Center

    Gale Lemerand Dr. & W. University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32611 352-392-5500

    The “O-Dome” is home to the Gators’ men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, indoor track, and swimming and diving teams.

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  • Gainesville Raceway

    11211 N. County Road 225 Gainesville, FL 32609 352-377-0046

    Home of the NHRA GatorNationals. As one of the fastest tracks in the world, the Gainesville Raceway is where drivers clocked the first 260, 270 and 300 mph Top Fuel runs.

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  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

    Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611 352-375-4683

    You may want to drop by, soak up the atmosphere and tradition, and run (or walk) the stairs.

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Gainesville, Florida and Alachua County know a thing or two about sports.

About watching them. About playing them. And not to toot our own horn here, but about winning too. For starters, being home to the University of Florida helps instill a sporting culture second to none. Championship after championship has trickled down into our community sports and facilities. Local sports thrive, placing Gainesville as one of the top area destinations for youth tournaments of all kinds. Away from the field, Gainesville is also home to the NHRA Gatornationals at the Gainesville Raceway each March. It's all made possible by a year round temperature that gets people outside for fun and games. Exactly what it's all about.

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