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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
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta continued to rule the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, winning the bonus race for a second straight time after beating Maddi Gordon on the final round as part of the 66th annual Lucas…
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…
If the racers are right — and they usually are — the final day of qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will erase much of what was accomplished Friday like an overnight rain shower, as all three low qualifiers insist that their field-leading Friday numbers would not remain atop the field.
If the racers are right — and they usually are — the final day of qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will erase much of what was accomplished Friday like an overnight rain shower.To a driver, all three low qualifiers — Leah…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to the fabled Pomona dragstrip for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, race three of the NHRA 75th Anniversary season.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to the fabled Pomona dragstrip for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, race three of the NHRA 75th Anniversary season.The last time that the series was at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip was last…
Leah Pruett jumped to the top spot in Top Fuel at the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Jordan Vandergriff (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the third of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Top Fuel’s Leah Pruett jumped to the top spot on the final pass of Friday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, taking the provisional No. 1 spot for Tony Stewart Racing at the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.Jordan Vandergriff (Funny Car…
Joseph Arrowsmith, Blaine Zaskowski, and Brett Candies, led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Rhonda McCole and Kalyn FoxThe following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJoseph Arrowsmith, Ham…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on the opening day of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, race 3 of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Updated throughout the day.
PRO STOCK Q1It's been a year since a Pro Stocker rolled into the water box here after last fall's complete washout at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, and former ace-driver- tuned-crew chief Dave Connolly, subbing for KB Titan…
Ron Capps got his hands on his first special diamond Wally for NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season at the most recent race in Phoenix. As sweet as that was, there’s a chance for even more at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Ron Capps got his hands on his first special diamond Wally for NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season at the most recent race in Phoenix. As sweet as that was, there’s a chance for even more at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out…
bproauto has formed a partnership with Chad Green Motorsports and recent NHRA Gatornationals Funny Car champion driver Chad Green for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events beginning this weekend at the famed Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
bproauto, a leading provider of original equipment- backed, quality-tested, and competitively priced aftermarket parts, has formed a partnership with Chad Green Motorsports and recent Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Funny Car champion driver…
Top Fuel driver Ron August Jr. will begin his 2026 season at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona teamed with Larry Antaya Racing and receiving support from Fire Protection Management Inc., Pleasanton Ready Mix, Kleen Blast, CSA Gym, and California Air Inc.
Top Fuel driver Ron August Jr. will begin his 2026 season at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona teamed with Larry Antaya Racing and receiving support from Fire Protection Management Inc., Pleasanton Ready Mix, Kleen Blast, CSA…
Racing at his home track is always special for Shawn Langdon, but racing at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip during this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will be even more memorable this season.
Racing at his home track is always special for Shawn Langdon, but racing at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip during this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will be even more memorable this season for the past Top Fuel world champion.It’s the…
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will mark the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history, and NHRA will present a special trophy to the winner in addition to one of the keepsake NHRA 75th Anniversary Wallys, and Funny Car racers are eager to get their hands on it.
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will mark the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history, and NHRA will present a special trophy to the winner in addition to one of the keepsake NHRA 75th Anniversary Wallys.Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art painstakingly…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Adel, Ga., are…
Speedmaster, the global leader in high-performance automotive parts and motorsports culture, has increased its partnership to full primary sponsorship of John Force Racing’s Top Fuel team driven by Josh Hart in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Speedmaster, the global leader in high-performance automotive parts and motorsports culture, has increased its partnership to full primary sponsorship of John Force Racing’s Top Fuel team driven by Josh Hart in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…
NHRA has announced changes to the Pro Stock class for the 2027 season, including the return of hood scoops and the switch to two top-mounted 4-barrel style throttle bodies, as it continues its efforts to increase parity and participation and reduce overall long-term costs for teams.
Hood scoops will return to Pro Stock bodies beginning in the 2027 season, along with removing the single forward-facing throttle body and replacing it with two top-mounted 4-barrel style throttle bodies. This comes from the NHRA Technical Department…
Following the rained-out In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will return to its ancestral homeland in Pomona, Calif., for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon and Matt Hagan in Top Fuel and Funny Car, while Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson share top billing in Pro Stock.
Following the rained-out In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will return to its ancestral homeland in Pomona, Calif., for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon…
Travis Shumake will honor his late father, Tripp, during NHRA’s 1,000th Funny Car event as he competes in the Legacy Funny Car category with a paint scheme honoring his father’s winning livery from the 1981 NHRA Southern Nationals, the 100th Funny Car event.
Travis Shumake will honor his late father, Tripp, during NHRA’s 1,000th Funny Car event, this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, as he competes in the Legacy Funny Car category with a paint scheme honoring his father’s winning livery from the…
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