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Force, Pedregon, Anderson, and Sampey lead in Pomona after Friday qualifying
The opening day of the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals produced a lot of drama as Brittany Force, Cruz Pedregon, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey are the provisional low qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively.
The opening day of the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals produced a lot of drama as Brittany Force, Cruz Pedregon, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey are the provisional low qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle,…
Auto Club NHRA Finals Friday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Friday of the Auto Club NHRA Finals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Maurice DuPont has big future plans beyond his Top Fuel return at NHRA Finals
Maurice DuPont, who is making his return to Top Fuel at the Auto Club NHRA Finals after a 30-year hiatus, has big plans for a multi-car team encompassing Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Hear all about it in our exclusive interview.
Sierra Auto Group backs Terry Haddock Racing entries at Auto Club NHRA Finals
Sierra Auto Group, a premier auto sales group located in Southern California, will partner with Terry Haddock Racing's two-car team for the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
Sierra Auto Group, a premier auto sales group located in Southern California, will partner with Terry Haddock Racing for the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona Calif.
“I am very grateful to be working with Sierra Automotive Group, we are…
Kalitta Motorsports, Clean Harbors to host veterans at Auto Club NHRA Finals
Kalitta Motorsports and longtime sponsor Clean Harbors will be recognizing the sacrifice and commitment of our brave servicemen and servicewomen on Veteran’s Day at the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
Kalitta Motorsports and longtime sponsor Clean Harbors will be recognizing the sacrifice and commitment of our brave servicemen and servicewomen on Veteran’s Day at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. The Veteran's Day Appreciation event will include tickets…
Tricky Tipster: Auto Club NHRA Finals
As the 2022 season wraps up in Pomona, Tricky Tipster offers his selections and they include championship contenders Brittany Force, Robert Hight, and Matt Smith, as well as Erica Enders, who has already clinched the Pro Stock crown.
It’s hard to believe we’re back in Pomona and set to end the 2022 season. We’ve seen a lot this year in the previous 21 races, some of it expected and some not.
What we will see in Pomona is the remainder of the Camping World (and Lucas Oil…
Top Fuel title contenders set for thrilling duel at Auto Club NHRA Finals
A truly spectacular season in the Top Fuel ranks has come down to one last epic duel at this weekend’s Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, where a championship will be crowned to close out the 2022 campaign in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
A truly spectacular season in the Top Fuel ranks has come down to one last epic duel at this weekend’s 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, where a championship will be crowned to close out the 2022 campaign in…
Sixth NHRA world title within reach for Matt Smith at Auto Club NHRA Finals
Matt Smith is closing on his sixth Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship, a number that would tie him with Andrew Hines and Dave Schultz for the most in NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series history, but he'll still have to hold off longshot Joey Gladstone to get it done.
The finishing touches are all that’s left of what Matt Smith hopes is his sixth Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship, a number that would tie him with Andrew Hines and Dave Schultz for the most in NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series history.…
Robert Hight looks to ward off Ron Capps, Matt Hagan to claim Funny Car title
An impressive season has put Robert Hight on the verge of a fourth Funny Car world championship, but with two heavyweight contenders looming, Hight knows he needs to take care of business one more time at this weekend at the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
An impressive season has put Funny Car’s Robert Hight on the verge of a fourth world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. But with two heavyweight contenders looming, Hight knows he needs to take care of business one more time…
Auto Club NHRA Finals Friday Preview
The Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series races to a conclusion this week during the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif. Champions will be crowned this weekend in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle as well as a variety of Lucas Oil Series sportsman categories.
The Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series races to a conclusion this week during the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif. Champions will be crowned this weekend in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle as well as a variety of Lucas Oil…
2012: Jack Beckman edges Ron Capps by just two points on dramatic final day
It’s hard to believe that a full season of Funny Car racing can come down to just two points, but that’s what happened in 2012 when Jack Beckman eked out his first Funny Car championship by denying Don Schumacher Racing teammate Ron Capps his first.
It’s hard to believe that a full season of Funny Car racing can come down to just two points, but that’s what happened in 2012 when Jack Beckman eked out his first Funny Car championship by denying Don Schumacher Racing teammate Ron Capps his first…
NHRA, FOX Sports release 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series TV schedule
NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series television schedule for the 2023 season, which starts with a must-see FOX broadcast to open the season in Gainesville.
NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series television schedule for the 2023 season, which starts with a must-see FOX broadcast to open the season in Gainesville.
All 21 races, plus the two Pep Boys NHRA All-Star…
Schumacher to campaign A Soldier’s Child dragster on Veteran’s Day weekend
The Maynard Family Racing team’s end-of-season ‘giving car’ campaign will commence this weekend at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, with Tony ‘the Sarge’ Schumacher piloting the A Soldier’s Child Top Fuel dragster.
The Maynard Family Racing team’s end-of-season ‘giving car’ campaign will commence this weekend at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, with Tony ‘the Sarge’ Schumacher piloting the A Soldier’s Child Top Fuel dragster.
The team featured the…
CMR Construction & Roofing. Kalitta Motorsports extend into 2023 season
CMR Construction and Roofing will continue its marketing relationship with the multitime world championship Kalitta Motorsports throughout the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
After two successful seasons with Kalitta Motorsports, CMR Construction and Roofing will continue its marketing relationship with the multitime world championship team throughout the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.…
Moon Equipped rides again with Jim Dunn Racing in Pomona
The tradition of rolling out a Moon-sponsored Funny Car with Jim Dunn Racing continues during the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona. Driver Jim Campbell and the team are one point outside of a 10th-place finish for the season and will be looking to make it up at the race this weekend.
The tradition of rolling out a Moon-sponsored Funny Car with Jim Dunn Racing continues during the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona. In addition to being the team’s primary sponsor, Moon will have an on-site presence at the Fairplex track with its…
Nitro Time Machine: Doug Kalitta's Finals victory gave him a 2019 Pomona sweep
With a final-round victory over teammate Richie Crampton, Doug Kalitta completed a Pomona sweep in 2019, winning the Auto Club NHRA Finals to add to his win at the season-opening Winternationals.
The Insiders talk NHRA Finals!
The last race of the season is upon us, and with it comes some incredible storylines. National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes to talk about news, rumors, championship scenarios, and what we should all be looking for.
The last race of the season is upon us, and with it comes some incredible storylines. NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes to talk about news,…
2009: Tony Schumacher holds on to win Top Fuel championship by just two points
Perennial Top Fuel powerhouse Tony Schumacher won his sixth straight and seventh overall Top Fuel championship in 2009 by just two points, the closest finish in Top Fuel history.
Tony Schumacher knows drama. And Tony Schumacher knows how to win championships. The perennial Top Fuel powerhouse won his sixth straight and seventh overall Top Fuel crown in 2009 by just two points, and while it wasn’t as dramatic as “The Run”…
Krista Baldwin to honor her late father with throwback scheme at NHRA Finals
Top Fuel team owner and driver Krista Baldwin will be honoring her late father, Bobby Baldwin, at the Auto Club NHRA Finals this weekend, racing under the blue and white scheme that her father ran in the late 1990s to early 2000s.
Top Fuel team owner and driver Krista Baldwin will be honoring her late father, Bobby Baldwin, at the Auto Club NHRA Finals this weekend, racing under the blue and white scheme that her father ran in the late 1990s to early 2000s.
This will…
Nitro Time Machine: John Force and Ron Capps battle down to the wire in 2010
At the 2010 Auto Club NHRA Finals, John Force and Ron Capps battled down to the wire for the Funny Car title. See who prevailed in the latest edition of our Nitro Time Machine.
After a 30-year hiatus, Maurice DuPont will return to Top Fuel in Pomona
Maurice DuPont, who last competed in 1992, will make his return to Top Fuel after a 30-year hiatus, wheeling the dragster owned by Scott Palmer at this weekend’s Auto Club NHRA Finals. DuPont, 60, relicensed this week at Tucson Dragway in Arizona.
Maurice DuPont, who last competed in 1992, will make his return to Top Fuel after a 30-year hiatus, wheeling the dragster owned by Scott Palmer at this weekend’s Auto Club NHRA Finals. DuPont, 60, relicensed this week at Tucson Dragway in Arizona…
2019: Steve Torrence holds off Kalitta by three points for second straight title
After an unprecedented victory sweep of all six playoff events en route to a runaway first Top Fuel world championship — winning by an unheard-off 304 points — Steve Torrence found the sledding tougher en route to a second straight title.
After an unprecedented victory sweep of all six playoff events en route to a runaway first Top Fuel world championship — winning by an unheard-off 304 points — Steve Torrence found the sledding tougher en route to a second straight title.
After…
Tickets on sale for NHRA’s 2023 national event return to Route 66 Raceway
With excitement high for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Route 66 Raceway during the 2023 season, tickets are now on sale for the Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, which takes place May 19-21.
With excitement high for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Route 66 Raceway during the 2023 season, tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 23rd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, which takes place May…
Travis Shumake to honor father’s upset win with tribute car at Auto Club Finals
Forty years after his father, Tripp’s upset Funny Car win at the 1982 World Finals, Travis Shumake will return to Southern California with the same goal — to play spoiler in a championship battle — and will do so in a car honoring his late father.
Forty years after his father, Tripp’s upset Funny Car win at the 1982 World Finals, Travis Shumake will return to Southern California with the same goal: to play spoiler.
In 1982, the elder Shumake was brought in by Funny Car legend Billy…
2009: Hector Arana Sr. claims first world championship by just two points
Hector Arana Sr.’s long pursuit of a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship finally reached the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with a thrilling, narrow points conquest at the end of the 2009 season.
Hector Arana Sr.’s long pursuit of a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship finally reached the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with a thrilling, narrow points conquest at the end of the 2009 season.
Arana entered the season finale 58 points…
Nitro Time Machine: Professional finals from the 1985 NHRA Finals in Pomona
The NHRA Finals moved to Pomona in 1984 and we've gone into the Nitro Time Machine to bring you all of the professional final rounds from 1985, the second year of following that historic venue change.
NHRA Tech: Donnie Bender explains RacePak data acquisition
Veteran crew chief Donnie Bender explains how the RacePak computer is used for data acquisition and how that leads to quicker and more consistent runs.
It all comes down to this: NHRA world champions will be crowned in Pomona
A thrilling, record-breaking 2022 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for one unbelievable final race, as world champions will be crowned at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Nov. 10-13.
A thrilling, record-breaking 2022 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for one unbelievable final race, as world champions will be crowned at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Nov…
'Today is the start of my future': Second-generation Haddock makes first nitro runs
Sixteen-year-old McKailen Haddock's birthday gift from his loving father, Funny Car veteran Terry Haddock, was two get-acquainted passes in the family’s Vega-bodied Nostalgia Funny Car on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Monday after the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
“Today is the start of my future.”
The words belong to McKailen Haddock, the 16-year-old son of Funny Car veteran Terry Haddock, whose birthday gift from his loving father was two get-acquainted passes in the family’s Vega-bodied Nostalgia Funny…
Tickets now on sale for prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
Tickets are on sale for the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, as the world’s biggest drag race is set to take place Aug. 30-Sept. 4 during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Tickets are on sale for the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, as the world’s biggest drag race is set to take place Aug. 30-Sept. 4 during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…