Feb 06 - 09
2020
Event Info
Fans have flocked to Southern California since 1961 for one of drag racing’s grandest traditions. The season opener brings with it new cars, drivers, teams, and sponsorships, where teams begin their chase for a spot in the Countdown to the Championship at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. The fabled Pomona facility is known for its outstanding traction, smooth surface, and record performances.
As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers, as Every Ticket's a Pit Pass® at the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet! Get direct access to the teams, see firsthand as the highly-skilled mechanics service their hot rods between rounds, and get autographs from your favorite NHRA drivers.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 800-884-NHRA (6472). Purchase early and save!
Parking: Save time and purchase in advance online here
How to Get There: The track is about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. From Interstate 10 east, exit Fairplex Drive or White Avenue and go north; follow signs to Fairplex. From I-10 west, exit Fairplex Drive and go north. The track is about one mile north of the interstate. Arrow Highway provides access from the north.
Visitor Information: La Verne Chamber of Commerce, 909-593-5265
Schedule
THURSDAY, February 6 | Complete Racing Schedule |
| Sportsman Qualifying | 8:30 a.m. |
| Competition Qualifying Session | 10:45 a.m. |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (TAFC-TAD) | 1:30 p.m. |
| Competition Qualifying Session | 2:45 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (TAFC-TAD) | 4:30 p.m. |
Friday, February 7 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:30 a.m. |
| Midway Opens (Suggested arrival time) | 8:30 a.m. |
| NHRA 101 Tour - starts at the Mello Yello display | 9:45 a.m. |
| Get to Know Pro Stock with Erica Enders and Top Alcohol Funny Car with Doug Gordon - at the Auto Club stage | 10:15 a.m. |
| Competition Qualifying Session | 10:30 a.m. |
| Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session | Noon |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC) | 12:15 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 12:45 p.m. |
| Nostalgia Pro Stock Exhibition | 1:45 p.m. |
| Nostalgia Top Fuel and Nostalgia Funny Car Exhibition | 2 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC) | 2:45 p.m. |
| NHRA Prime Time Nitro Qualifying (FC-TF) | 3:15 p.m. |
| Little Red Fire Truck Wheelstander | 4:15 p.m. |
| Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session | 4:20 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (TAD-TAFC) | 4:30 p.m. |
| Night of Champions at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum - emceed by Jack Beckman with panelists Don Prudhomme and Tommy Ivo (free for all fans!) | 5:15 p.m. |
SATURDAY, February 8 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:30 a.m. |
| Midway Opens (Suggested arrival time) | 9 a.m. |
| Competition Eliminations | 9:45 a.m. |
| NHRA 101 Tour - starts at the Mello Yello display | 10:30 a.m. |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 | 10:45 a.m. |
| Nitro School® - with Chris Cunningham at the Auto Club stage | 11 a.m. |
| Mello Yello Autograph Session - at the Mello Yello display *Featuring Mello Yello Series Champions | 11:30 a.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 11:30 a.m. |
| John Force Racing Team Q&A - at the Auto Club stage | 12:15 p.m. |
| Competition Eliminations | 12:15 p.m. |
| Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC) | 1 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 1:30 p.m. |
| Nostalgia Pro Stock Exhibition | 2:30 p.m. |
| Nostalgia Top Fuel and Nostalgia Funny Car Exhibition | 2:45 p.m. |
| Members-only Q&A with Paul Lee - inside NHRA Member Hospitality (Not a member? Become one here or at the Member Hospitality display!) | Between Rounds |
| Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session | 3:15 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC) | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 4 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2 | 5 p.m. |
Sunday, February 9 | |
| Midway Opens (Suggested arrival time) | 9 a.m. |
| NHRA 101 Tour - starts at the Mello Yello display | 9 a.m. |
| NHRA Today, SealMaster® Track Walk, and Pre-Race Ceremonies - join us at the starting line! | 9:45-11 a.m. |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 1 | 11 a.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 1 | Noon |
| Members-only Q&A with Butch Leal - inside NHRA Member Hospitality (Not a member? Become one here or at the Member Hospitality display!) | After E1 |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 12:25 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 1 p.m. |
| Top Fuel Harley Eliminations - Round 1 | 1:15 p.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2 | 2 p.m. |
| Nostalgia Pro Stock Exhibition | 2:15 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:55 p.m. |
| Top Fuel Harley Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 3 p.m. |
Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 3:30 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 3:45 p.m. |
Sportsman Eliminations - Final | 3:50 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Final | 4 p.m. |
| Top Fuel Harley Eliminations - Final | 4:20 p.m. |
| Junior Dragsters | 4:25 p.m. |
| Parade of Champions (on the return road) | 4:30 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations - Final | 4:45 p.m. |
Nitro Eliminations - Final | 4:50 p.m. |
| Winner's Circle - come celebrate on the Starting Line! | 5 p.m. |
| All times are Pacific Standard Time *Schedule subject to change* | Items in blue colored text represent off-track activities. |
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2019 EVENT CHAMPIONS
2019 EVENT WINNERS
Top Fuel: Doug Kalitta
Funny Car: Robert Hight
Pro Stock: Bo Butner
TRACK RECORDS
Top Fuel
E.T.: 3.628 (Clay Millican, February 2018)
Speed: 334.40 (Mike Salinas, February 2019)
Funny Car
E.T.: 3.822 (Matt Hagan, February 2017)
Speed: 336.99 (Robert Hight, February 2018)
Pro Stock
E.T.: 6.480 (Erica Enders, November 2014)
Speed: 213.84 (Drew Skillman, November 2015)
Pro Stock Motorcycle
E.T.: 6.754 (Matt Smith, November 2018)
Speed: 201.22 (M. Smith, November 2018)