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In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip to host NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in 2026 as part of 75th anniversary celebration
In celebration of NHRA’s upcoming 75th anniversary in 2026, officials at In-N-Out Burger and NHRA announced the scheduling of a special Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event on March 12-15, 2026, at historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
In celebration of NHRA’s upcoming 75th anniversary in 2026, officials at In-N-Out Burger and NHRA announced the scheduling of a special Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event on March 12-15, 2026, at historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Saturday preview
After a scintillating start to the event on Friday where cool temperatures and a tacky track yielded great performance across all classes, fans at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals are likely in for more of the same under similar conditions Saturday.
After a scintillating start to the event on Friday, where cool temperatures and a tacky track yielded great performances across all classes, fans at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals are likely in for more of the same under similar conditions…
For Ron Capps, the blower explosions and the crashes come with the territory
When you drive Funny Cars for a living, as Ron Capps has for nearly 30 years, the bumps and bruises and fire and blower explosions come with the territory, but because all he's ever wanted to be is a Funny Car driver, he readily accepts it.
When you drive Funny Cars for a living, as Ron Capps has for nearly 30 years, the bumps and bruises and fire and blower explosions come with the territory, and after two big boomers in the last nine months that ended up with his NAPA Auto Parts…
Kalitta wins Top Fuel Callout race; Force, Capps, Anderson grab Friday poles
Doug Kalitta claimed the victory in Friday’s Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout, beating Brittany Force in the final, though Force ended up as the No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, and was joined atop the Pomona pack by Ron Capps (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock).
Doug Kalitta claimed the victory in Friday’s Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, defeating Brittany Force in the final round of the bonus race as part of the 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Friday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on the opening day of Pro qualifying, catching all of the action on and off the track at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
The origination of the Top Fuel “mud flap”
The colloquially-named "mud flaps" on today's Top Fuelers, more correctly defined as side air deflectors, have a history dating back to 1990.
The late Dana Kimmel, who was a crewmember on Don "the Snake" Prudhomme's Skoal Bandit Top Fueler in the…
After first Funny Car win, Paul Lee looks for another at Winternationals
After earning his first career NHRA Funny Car win on Sunday in Phoenix, Funny Car driver Paul Lee heads to the 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the third race of the 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
After earning his first career NHRA Funny Car win on Sunday in Phoenix, Funny Car driver Paul Lee heads to the 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the third race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Friday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the first day of Pro qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif.
Pro Stock Q1
The KB Titan team’s recent dominance of Pro Stock continued as the top five qualifiers in Q1 — and the last three event winners — all come from that camp while the rival Elite Performance team works to recover the dominance it…
NHRA names Octagon as Content Strategy and Media Rights Advisor
Octagon, an industry leader in international sports marketing and media rights consulting, will support the NHRA in the development of a long-term content, media, and overarching distribution program.
Octagon, an industry leader in international sports marketing and media rights consulting, will support the NHRA in the development of a long-term content, media, and overarching distribution program. The powerhouse partnership is set to leverage…
Aaron Stanfield looks for first Pro Stock win of 2025 at Winternationals
Pro Stock standout Aaron Stanfield had an exceptional season in 2024 and is hoping to continue his momentum this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
Pro Stock standout Aaron Stanfield had an exceptional season in 2024, and with the 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip this weekend, the young standout is hoping to continue his momentum in Pomona during…
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Friday preview
The legendary dragstrip in Pomona plays host this weekend to the 65th Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, race No. 3 of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
The legendary dragstrip in Pomona plays host this weekend to the 65th Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, race No. 3 of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Splendid weather is forecast for the weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip,…
NHRA to honor L.A. County firefighters during Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
NHRA will honor the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s heroic efforts during the recent Southern California wildfires as part of this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
NHRA will honor the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s heroic efforts during the recent Southern California wildfires as part of this weekend’s 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
On Saturday…
2025 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Sportsman Motorcycle winner Micheal Nash
March issue of NHRA National Dragster packed with race coverage, cool features
The March issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and packed with interesting feature stories, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
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The March issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
Top Fuel air deflectors: What they do and why some teams aren't running them
Five Top Fuel teams at the NHRA Arizona Nationals chose to take advantage of the new rule that makes the side air deflectors (often referred to as "mud flaps") optional for the next four national events. Here's what's going on behind the scenes.
Shortly after the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA officials announced that for the next four events – in Phoenix, Pomona, Las Vegas, and Charlotte – Top Fuel teams had the option to remove the side deflector panels — often…
Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley looks for historic fourth straight Winternationals win
Top Fuel's Justin Ashley has a chance to add his name to the history books at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals if he can win the Pomona classic for the fourth straight year. Only Don Prudhomme in Funny Car has won the race four years in a row (1975-1978).
Justin Ashley has a chance to do something special this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, as the Top Fuel star enters the historic 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with three straight wins at the legendary race.
A…
Jim Dunn Racing celebrates 75 years with Mooneyes at Winternationals
Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes will celebrate 75 years of success at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
Two iconic brands have been fixtures in the drag racing universe for nearly a century. Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes are celebrating 75 years of success heading into the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip…
Jason Rupert begins his 2025 season with backing from Shell Roofing Solutions Group
Second-generation Southern California driver Jason Rupert will kick off his five-race schedule at his home track of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals flying the colors of Shell Roofing Solutions Group on his Mustang Funny Car.
Second-generation Southern California Funny Car driver Jason Rupert will kick off his five-race schedule on the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at his home track of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA…
Ryan Horan wins Legends Funny Car crown at NHRA Arizona Nationals
Ryan Horan drove the Infinity Plumbing Designs Camaro to a huge victory, beating past world champ Bobby Cottrell and the Speed Shop Camaro. 4.70 to 4.82.
Ryan Horan drove the Infinity Plumbing Designs Camaro to a huge victory, beating past world champ Bobby Cottrell and the Speed Shop Camaro. 4.70 to 4.82.
Taylor's 51st career win highlights Sportsman action at Arizona Nationals
In addition to the thrilling Mission Foods and Congruity Pro Mod action, six Lucas Oil Series race champions were also crowned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, led by Jeff Taylor, who scored his 51st career win.
In addition to the thrilling NHRA MIssion Foods Drag Racing Series and Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series action, six NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race champions were also crowned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Jeff Taylor earned the…
Weekend Rewind: NHRA Arizona Nationals
The NHRA Arizona Nationals, race 2 of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, raced to a wild conclusion at Firebird Motorsports Park. Enjoy our video recap of a fast Phoenix weekend.
Freiburger joins the Insiders to talk Phoenix and preview Pomona
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, David Freiburger and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about an incredible weekend in Phoenix and the looming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, David Freiburger and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about an incredible weekend in Phoenix and the looming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Whether it was…