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Auto Club NHRA Finals Sunday News and Notes

Notes, quotes, photos, and video from final eliminations day at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
14 Nov 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
News and Notes
  UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship contenders Steve Torrence and Brittany Force shared their thoughts about the championship battle ahead during pre-re ceremonies on Championship…
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Salinas, Hight, Anderson, and Stoffer will lead fields into Championship Sunday

Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Karen Stoffer are the qualifying leaders as the 2021 season heads for a thrilling conclusion Sunday in Pomona.
13 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mike Salinas
The stage is set for an epic season finale at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona after a thrilling day of qualifying on Saturday. While there was plenty of shuffling in the qualifying order, Friday’s leaders Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Greg…
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What advice would Warren Johnson whisper in Greg Anderson’s ear today?

It may not be what you think…
13 Nov 2021
David Kennedy
What would Warren Johnson whisper in Greg Anderson’s ear on race day?
Everyone knows that KB Racing is a very different operation from Warren Johnson Racing, but the Professor and Greg Anderson share a lot of history. If there were such a thing as a Pro Stock dojo, Greg Anderson came out of Warren Johnson’s.…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, capturing the action on and off the racetrack at the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
13 Nov 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Championship drama? Not for Kyle Koretsky, who has his own goals

As a Pro Stock racer competing in the final event of the season, it’s impossible for Kyle Koretsky not to notice the drama, the gamesmanship, and the shenanigans that currently surround the battle for the Camping World championship.
13 Nov 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Kyle Koretsky
As a Pro Stock racer competing in the final event of the season, it’s impossible for Kyle Koretsky not to notice the drama, the gamesmanship, and the shenanigans that currently surround the battle for the Camping World championship. Koretsky is…
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Robert Hight looking to end star-crossed season with hometrack victory

Unlike pretty much any other year, Robert Hight pulled into Auto Club Raceway at Pomona without a chance to win the Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship, but he's determined to end his star-crossed season with a victory at the event and the track sponsored by his longtime backer.
13 Nov 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Robert Hight
Unlike pretty much any other year, Robert Hight pulled into Auto Club Raceway at Pomona without a chance to win the Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship. The three-time world champ, however, is determined to end his star-…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Saturday Preview

Auto Club NHRA Finals Saturday PreviewMike Salinas, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith head into Saturday as the top qualifiers at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
12 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Pomona
The first day of professional qualifying at the Auto Club NHRA Finals only served to heighten the drama that surrounds the battle for the Camping World NHRA championships in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. The…
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Championship contenders Anderson and Smith lead Friday qualifying in Pomona

The Auto Club NHRA Finals kicked off at Auto Club Pomona Raceway on Friday with all four pro championships up for grabs. Title contenders Greg Anderson and Matt Smith finished the day as the leaders in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, while Mike Salinas leads Top Fuel and Robert Hight topped the Funny Car field.
12 Nov 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Greg Anderson
The Auto Club NHRA Finals, the final event of the 2021 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season kicked off at Auto Club Pomona Raceway on Friday with all four pro championships up for grabs. Title contenders Greg Anderson and Matt Smith finished the…
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Watch the first qualifying session from the Auto Club NHRA Finals for free

The opening Camping World Drag Racing Series qualifying session from the Auto Club NHRA Finals is streaming live and free on both NHRA.com and NHRA's Facebook page. Watch it all, from Pro Stock Motorcycle through Top Fuel!
12 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Auto Club NHRA Finals
 
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Vance & Hines reveals VO2 Military Power Series line on Pro Stock Motorcycles

Vance & Hines introduced its V02 Military Performance Series, a line of air intake products honoring five branches of the U.S. military, with a reveal of its three Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycles featuring graphics recognizing a branch of the military Friday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. Each product sold will generate a $50 donation to Children of Fallen Patriots.
12 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Vance & Hines
Vance & Hines introduced its V02 Military Performance Series, a line of air intake products honoring five branches of the U.S. military, with a reveal of its three Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycles featuring graphics recognizing a branch…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, capturing the action on and off the racetrack at the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
12 Nov 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
This is what they're gunning for: the Camping World championship trophy 46
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Cornwell Quality Tools named Official Professional Tools of NHRA

Cornwell Quality Tools has been named the Official Professional Tools of the NHRA, beginning with the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.  
12 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Cornwell Quality Tools
Cornwell Quality Tools has been named the Official Professional Tools of the NHRA, beginning with the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.   Already a partner with John Force Racing, Cornwell Tools will now begin a partnership…
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Jerry Emmons and Christopher Dodd clinch NHRA Lucas Oil Series championships

During Friday’s opening rounds of the Auto Club NHRA Finals, Jerry Emmons and Christopher Dodd clinched championships in Stock and Super Comp respectively.
12 Nov 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Jerry Emmons
During Friday’s opening rounds of the Auto Club NHRA Finals, Jerry Emmons and Christopher Dodd clinched championships in Stock and Super Comp respectively. Emmons won the title, the second for his talented family, when he staged for his round two…
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Ron Capps aims to sweep Pomona: Claim race win, collect world championship

A first-ever win at the Auto Club NHRA Finals would ensure Ron Capps would walk away with his second career Funny Car world championship in the loaded Funny Car class.
12 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Ron Capps
Having already won once at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona this year, longtime star Ron Capps will try to do something he’s never done in his impressive career, and that’s win the Auto Club NHRA Finals. The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series closes…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Friday Preview

Championships in all four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Professional categories remain up for grabs at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
12 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Auto Club NHRA Finals
This much we know for sure: There will be triumph, and there will be heartbreak this weekend at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona as the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Season draws to a close.   Season championships in Top Fuel, Funny Car,…
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Herb McCandless, and the love we all have for drag racing

Is this heaven? Not quite, but Pomona and NHRA drag racing are pretty close. Herb McCandless blurs those lines every time he speaks with Brian Lohnes on an NHRA mic...and we all get to enjoy it.
11 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Herb McCandless For the love of drag racing
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Steve Johnson: A 2021 Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship is within striking distance

Steve Johnson's renaissance has been a simple masterpiece, built a run at a time. His Monster-cylinder-head-equipped Sukuki has given him the power to return to the top of the pack. "We're doing a good job at making sure there are no leaks in our boat."—Steve Johnson
11 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Steve Johnson: Wins 1,000th NHRA national event and has a Championship within striking distance
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Win the race, win the championship—Matt Smith likes those terms

Going into the Auto Club Finals, Matt Smith enters the racetrack equivalent of his comfort zone. His cool, calm, collected self was on full display at NHRA's 2021 SEMA stage in his sitdown with Brian Lohnes.
11 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Win the race, win the championship—Matt Smith likes those terms
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Kenny Youngblood on the art and beauty of drag racing

Motorsport artist, and hot rodding icon, Kenny Youngblood has captured and shared some of the most memorable images in drag racing. Hear about his unique perspective on the sport we all love.
11 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Kenny Youngblood on the beauty of drag racing
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Nitro Time Machine: Champions crowned at thrilling 2018 NHRA Finals

When it comes to drama and excitement, it's hard to top the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona and the 2018 edition was one of the best as you'll see in the latest edition of our NHRA Nitro Time Machine.
11 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
2018 Finals
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The Three Wise Men

NHRA Editorial Director Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna, and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon all join host Brian Lohnes on this throwdown Auto Club NHRA Finals episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.
10 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  NHRA Editorial Director Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna, and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon all join host Brian Lohnes on this throwdown Auto Club NHRA Finals episode of the NHRA Insider…
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How the Winternationals helped develop Canon's highest-tech professional camera

Motorsports photographer Larry Chen is known around the world for his images, but he calls Pomona his "home track." At the SEMA Show, he explained how the 2021 NHRA Winternationals helped Canon develop its all-new EOS R3 camera.
10 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
How the Winternationals was used to develop a high-tech professional camera
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Tricky Tipster: Pomona, it all comes down to this

Tricky Tipster is determined to end the season on a strong note so this week, he’s got title hopefuls Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith listed as the favorites.
10 Nov 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Greg Anderson
It’s rare to know before an event that you’re going to witness history, but that’s clearly going to be the case this weekend as the Camping World NHRA tour heads to Pomona for the Auto Club NHRA Finals, the last event of the 2021 season. None of…
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Meet Wally Parks' grandson: The voice, the stature, the stories

Brian Lohnes sat down with Wally Parks' grandson, Scott Parks, at the 2021 SEMA Show to relieve some glorious family stories.
10 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Meet Wally Parks' grandson Scott Parks
   
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Factory X presented by Holley exhibition class to debut during 2022 season

NHRA has announced an exciting new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the FX category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock.
10 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
FX
NHRA has announced an exciting new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the FX category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock and will be reserved for…
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Erica Enders or Greg Anderson: Who will claim their 5th Pro Stock championship?

32 points separate these two Pro Stock titans coming into the final race, and Joe Castello and Eric Enders explain why the Auto Club NHRA Finals is a must-watch event this year.
10 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Erica Enders are Las Vegas
   
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In Memoriam

10 Nov 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Two-time NHRA Sport Compact world champ Paul Efantis died as…
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Steve Torrence on his Championship run, Toyota, and the independent team revolution he helped launch

Steve Torrence talks about the commitment and culture that Team Capco has lived and breathed every race weekend since 2013.
10 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Steve Torrence on Championship run, partnership with Toyota, and the independent team revolution
   
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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional and divisional champs finalized

The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season concluded last weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, finalizing the season’s regional and divisional champs. Here's a complete list of all of the champions.
10 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA champs
The 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season concluded last weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, finalizing the season’s regional and divisional champs and also helping crown seven of the nine Lucas Oil world champs to date.…
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NHRA icon Joe Amato talks Steve Torrence, single-car teams, and staying focused

Joe Amato has been a fixture of the SEMA Show since his days as one of its board members. He sat down with Brian Lohnes at the 2021 show to talk racing, sponsorship, winning, and what he sees in the next generation of racers.
09 Nov 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Joe Amato
   
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