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From winning the 1,000th Top Fuel race and beating all comers at the NHRA Arizona Nationals three years in a row to chasing the points lead in 2026, Langdon’s journey reflects his roots and spotlights his contribution to an era of dominance for Kalitta Motorsports.
After the 2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Langdon sits just four points out of the Top Fuel lead, continuing a powerful early-season surge that included a win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs and strong…
We all know Eddie Hill as the gray-haired and bearded "Texan" who broke records on the dragstrip like records were going out of style, but there was an Eddie Hill that none of us knew before that. His wife, Ercie, was kind enough to open up the…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Las Vegas are…
Race 3 of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season was a barnburner at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with the annual running of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Enjoy this video rewind of a wild weekend.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Pomona winners Greg Anderson and Mike Green join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their weekends, their early seasons, and a whole lot more.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Pomona winners Greg Anderson and Mike Green join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their weekends, their early seasons, and a whole lot more.The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals was…
The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame will induct NHRA Funny Car racer Tim Wilkerson into its Class of 2026, honoring his outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport of drag racing.
The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame will induct NHRA Funny Car racer Tim Wilkerson into its Class of 2026, honoring his outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport of drag racing.A native of Springfield, Ill., Wilkerson has built a remarkable…
Super Gas racers Sandy Bracey-Nero and her husband, Paul, were the recipients of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
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The “original” Firebird Raceway outside Eagle, Idaho, recently modernized its track scoreboards, another step in the facility’s ongoing commitment to improving its racer and spectator experience.
The “original” Firebird Raceway outside Eagle, Idaho, recently modernized its track scoreboards, another step in the facility’s ongoing commitment to improving the racer and spectator experience while preserving the heritage of one of the Northwest’…
The 2026 NHRA Winternationals delivered a milestone moment for one of drag racing’s most iconic categories, as the sport celebrated its 1,000th Funny Car winner—an honor ultimately claimed by Matt Hagan. But the celebration extended far beyond…
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals lived up to the tradition of Southern California drama that’s been present since the race debuted in 1961. The racing was wonderfully close and exciting, and the winners engaged in the thrill of winning one of NHRA’s “majors." Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals lived up to the tradition of Southern California drama that’s been present since the race debuted in 1961. The racing was wonderfully close and exciting, and the winners engaged in the thrill of winning one of NHRA…
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, 10 drivers also collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series wins at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, including Doug Gordon, who returned to the winner's circle in Top Alcohol Funny Car after a two-year break from driving.
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Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan won the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history and doubled up with team owner Tony Stewart, who won in Top Fuel, while Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) collected yet another Pomona victory.
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Garrett Bateman, a three-time winner in Las Vegas, claimed his first national event win since 2017 when he topped Jon Bradford in the Top Alcohol Dragster final. Bateman was consistently in the 5.20s including a 5.285 in the final after Bradford…
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Ryan Warter, whose four national event wins include the 2021 Pomona Finals, scored again in Comp when he drove his Joint Venture Pontiac past Josh Lee, who fouled in the final.
Kyle Rizzoli won for the 16th time in his career and fourth in Pomona when he stopped Jim Grossi Jr. in the Super Stock final. Rizzoli was sharp with a .013 light and an 8.873 on his 8.86 dial.
Justin Lamb continued his red-hot start to the 2026 season with back-to-back national event wins in Phoenix and Pomona. Lamb drove to the Stock title over Jared Jordan with both racers running right on their respective dial-ins.
There was a first-time winner in Super Comp as Pomona’s Justin Morris turned on the win light in the final against Allison McKoane, winning via a holeshot, 8.938 to 8.936.
Mike Wilbishouser pulled off an incredible feat in the Super Gas final with an ultra-rare perfect run. Wilbishouser’s .000 light and 9.900 left no room for runner-up Val Torres, who broke out with a 9.892.
Kenny Snow, winner of the 2023 Sonoma event, put his clean Chevelle into the winner’s circle again after Jack Beckwith fouled in the Super Street final.
Jeff Gilette, who won his first national event title in Pomona in 1992, is still going strong 34 years later. Gilette won in Right Trailers Top Sportsman with a 6.810 on his 6.80 dial to overcome Bill Mizia’s .001 light.
Two years after winning the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona, Grant Durie claimed another title in Right Trailers Top Dragster when opponent Steve Hamilton red-lighted in the final.
The National Dragster photographers were all over In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack on Sunday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
News. notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Expected morning rain showers pushed the start time from 10 a.m. to 12:35, but cool air and overcast skies will set the stage for what should be a wild day of racing at the famed SoCal raceplant.The round got off to…
Race teams head back to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip race course Sunday for final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, looking for big wins at the prestigious event.
NHRA is scheduling an early 10 a.m. start to Sunday’s final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals as weather could become an issue during the day.Race teams are expecting at minimum an overcast sky that would have the In-N-Out Burger…
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta continued to rule the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the Mission Challenge, while Leah Pruett (Top Fuel), J.R. Todd (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) all qualified No. 1
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The National Dragster photographers were all over In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack on Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
NHRA announced an earlier start of 10 a.m. on Sunday for the first round of eliminations at the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
NHRA announced an earlier start on Sunday for the first round of eliminations at the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.The first round of eliminations is now slated to start at an hour earlier at 10 a…
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Updated throughout the day.
11 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
MISSION CHALLENGE ROUND 1/TOP FUEL Q3The session kicked off at 12:10 and ended less than five minutes later after Tony Schumacher absolutely demolished the rear end, sending the hard-to-clean gear lube all over the track about 300…
The last time — well, the only other time — that Jordan Vandergriff raced down the Pomona dragstrip was in Top Fuel in 2019, and he enters Saturday as the No. 1 qualifier, driving the Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet formerly driven by the guy he beat in that first round seven years ago, Austin Prock.
The last time — well, the only other time — that Jordan Vandergriff raced down the Pomona dragstrip was in 2019, when he was in a lone 11-race Top Fuel campaign. Between then and now, he’s been out beating the bushes for a way back in, appearing on…