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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 the third stop of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
 
Stanfield drives the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage/Melling Performance/Janac Brothers Racing car for Pro Stock powerhouse team Elite Motorsports. Last season, he gathered six race wins and four runner-up finishes, and with two previous Pomona wins to credit, Stanfield hopes a return to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will kick-start his 2025 campaign.
 
“I love racing in Pomona and look forward to getting back there,” Stanfield said. “We did some testing following the Phoenix race, and we felt like we came away with some direction, and it was a great showcase of how hard our guys are willing to work to win.”
 
The 2024 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals had Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) claiming wins. This season’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, including elimination coverage on Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. ET. A special Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout special will air from 9:30-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 28.

 
Last weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Stanfield advanced to the semifinals, where he met up with eventual winner and reigning world champion Greg Anderson. Heading into Pomona, Stanfield is focused on building on his momentum from Phoenix and continuing to push forward.

“Heading into Pomona, I think we just need to keep our heads down and work,” Stanfield said. “During these back-to-back races, my mindset is to focus on one thing at a time. All these Elite Motorsports guys have worked hard, and I just need to do my part to make sure their hard work pays off."

With his semifinal finish in Phoenix, Stanfield will be entered into this weekend’s Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday when he’ll rematch with Anderson. The other pairing will be Gainesville winner Dallas Glenn and Cory Reed. Jeg Coughlin won the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season last weekend in Phoenix.
 
"I'm looking forward to competing in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday,” Stanfield said. “Hopefully, it’s the first of many Saturday race days for this team. I wouldn't mind following up Jeg's win with one of our wins and keep it in the Elite Motorsports family."

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying features qualifying at 1 p.m. and 3:30 PT on Friday and the final two rounds on Saturday at 12:30 and 3 p.m. The finals of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge take place at the end of final qualifying in each category. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. PT on Sunday. Television coverage includes qualifying on FS1 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday and noon on Sunday, leading into eliminations at 6:30 p.m. ET. A special Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout special will air from 9:30-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
 
To purchase tickets to the 2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. Fans can get closer to the action with a Top Eliminator Club experience, offering the best seats in the house and a premium experience, as well as a members-only hospitality center, complimentary food and beverage, driver appearances, a premium view, and more.