Weather claims Winternationals Sunday; race will resume on Monday morning
NHRA officials postponed eliminations for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway until Monday, Feb. 11, following a day of lengthy rain delays.
NHRA officials postponed eliminations for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway until Monday, Feb. 11, following a day of lengthy rain delays. Officials worked during the course of the day to dry…
Pomona Sunday Photo Gallery
It was a short day at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona as rain ended the action early at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, but there was still a lot going on.
The start of Sunday’s final eliminations was delayed by morning rain, but thanks to the hard work of the NHRA Safety Safari presented by AAA, racing was able to begin at 11:15 a.m.
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Matt Hartford chasing greatness by running opposite his Elite Motorsports teammate
Matt Hartford earned his first win in 2018, and he wants more in 2019 as he kicks off his first full tour at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Matt Hartford believes he can beat Elite Motorsports by joining them. He leases engines from the Richard Freeman-owned outfit, but the similarities between his car and Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s machine end there. Not all team cars clone setups, they’re not…
Well, that escalated quickly. Welcome to Top Fuel, Austin Prock
To say that it has been a whirlwind week for Austin Prock is a little like saying that his boss, 16-time NHRA champion John Force, is a little good. The third-generation nitro racer qualified in his Top Fuel debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and has proven himself ready for battle.
To say that it has been a whirlwind week for Austin Prock is a little like saying that his boss, 16-time NHRA champion John Force, is a little good.
Exactly one week before he’ll pull into the staging beams at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona…
Final eliminations for season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals set for today
Welcome to the final day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. Due to weather, the start of final eliminations for all three Professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock) has been moved to 11:15 a.m.
Welcome to the final day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. Due to weather, the start of final eliminations for all three Professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock) has been moved to 11:15 a.m…
Pomona Funny Car Saturday recap: Q4
Jack Beckman’s Infinite Hero Dodge was the only Funny Car to make a full run in the final qualifying session, blasting to a 3.900 that raced him all the way to the No. 2 spot behind Robert Hight.
Jack Beckman’s Infinite Hero Dodge was the only Funny Car to make a full run in the final qualifying session, blasting to a 3.900 that raced him all the way to the No. 2 spot behind Robert Hight, whose Friday 3.871 stayed atop the pack.
The…
Pomona Top Fuel Saturday Results: Q4
Steve Torrence started the 2019 Top Fuel season on the right foot, earning the No. 1 qualifier at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals to begin his title defense.
Here comes the champ. Steve Torrence lowered the boom in the final session, making a 3.657-second pass, and pushing his dad, Billy Torrence, right off his perch. The Torrence boys took over the top two spots, and their good friend, Antron Brown,…
Photo Gallery: Around Auto Club Raceway
There's a lot going on at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, and not all of it is happening on the racetrack.
There's a lot going on at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, and not all of it is happening on the racetrack.
Snow-capped mountains behind Auto Club Raceway at Pomona are giving the…
Pomona Pro Stock Saturday Results: Q4
Rodger Brogdon secured his second-ever No. 1 qualifier on the back of his pass from the third qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Rodger Brogdon secured his second-ever No. 1 qualifier and his first since 2011 by standing on his run from the third qualifying session, a 6.522. His fourth-session run was his worst of the weekend, a 6.563, but it was representative of the session…
More Winternationals new cars
Part two of our look at new cars, new sponsors, and new paint from the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Part two of our look at new cars, new sponsi\ors, and new paint from the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Richie Crampton is back in DHL colors to start the year
New livery for…
Pomona Qualifying Results: Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Rodger Brogdon take poles
Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence, former Funny Car champ Robert Hight, and returning Pro Stock racer Rodger Brogdon snagged pole position at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
Steve Torrence started the 2019 season a lot like he ended the 2018 season: on top. He earned the Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier and will race Steve Faria to start race day at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.…
Goal accomplished as electric eCOPO reaches the nine-second zone in Pomona
A little more history was made Saturday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona as the Lane & McCue electric-powered COPO raced into the nine-second zone to the cheers of an appreciative crowd.
A little more history was made Saturday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona as the Lane & McCue electric-powered COPO raced into the nine-second zone to the cheers of an appreciative crowd.
The Northwest duo,…
Pomona Funny Car Saturday Results: Q3
Tommy Johnson Jr. and his DSR teammate Matt Hagan were the stars of the third Funny Car qualifying session but neither could get around Friday leader Robert Hight.
Tommy Johnson Jr. and his DSR teammate Matt Hagan were the stars of the third Funny Car qualifying session but neither could get around Friday leader Robert Hight.
Johnson’s John Collins-tuned Make-A-Wish Dodge Hellcat blasted to a 3.904 in the…
Pomona Top Fuel Saturday Results: Q3
Brittany Force took over the Top Fuel pole in the third session of action at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in a great side-by-side run with Steve Torrence
Brittany Force and David Grubnic made a statement run in the third qualifying session, a 3.696, to take over the top spot in Top Fuel at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. She did it side-by-side the 2018 Top Fuel…
Chase is roadkill in Kall Out Kings gasser battle as Finnegan strikes again
RoadKill’s Mike Finnegan polished off Hoonigan’s Jon Chase in two straight heats in their best-of-three Kall Out Kings gasser match race between their ’55 Chevys at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and got to shave his rival's beard as part of the prize.
RoadKill’s Mike Finnegan polished off Hoonigan’s Jon Chase in two straight heats in their best-of-three Kall Out Kings gasser match race between their ’55 Chevys at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com…
Pomona Pro Stock Saturday Results: Q3
Rodger Brogdon took over the Pro Stock qualifying lead at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona from Elite Motorsports teammate Erica Enders.
Welcome back to Pro Stock, Rodger Brogdon. The Elite Motorsports driver made his third terrific run of the weekend to take over the top spot from teammate Erica Enders by .006-second with a 6.522-second pass. He’s averaging a 6.542 through three…
Erica Enders’ message is simple: Bring it on
Two-time Pro Stock champion comes into 2019 season refreshed and ready to chase title
Erica Enders plans to build two shelves. One for all the Wallys she will collect this season en route to a third Pro Stock championship. Revenge, in her mind, is a dish best served to anyone who gets in her way.
“It was a tough year for me both…
After winning Indy last year, what is Terry McMillen going to do for an encore? (Plenty)
A few years ago, Terry McMillen didn’t even know if he wanted to keep racing. Heading into 2019, he’s wondering what he can do for an encore.
A few years ago, Terry McMillen didn’t even know if he wanted to keep racing. Heading into 2019, he’s wondering what he can do for an encore.
McMillen had just come off a disastrous 2015 season filled with more fireballs and broken parts than win…
Pomona Saturday Preview: Final qualifying on tap at Lucas Oil Winternationals
Welcome to Day 2 of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. Two sessions of qualifying in all three Professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock) are scheduled today, beginning at noon Pacific, to set the fields for Sunday's final eliminations.
Welcome to Day 2 of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. Two sessions of qualifying in all three Professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock) are scheduled today, beginning at noon Pacific, to set…
Pomona Top Fuel Friday Results: Q2
Scott Palmer surged to the top half of the Top Fuel field, and Austin Prock continued his strong debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
How about Scott Palmer? The Missouri native made a 3.72-second pass to leap all the way to the No. 3 spot in the qualifying order, right behind Steve Torrence and Doug Kalitta. He trails the two racers by .004-second after stepping up by nearly a…
Pomona Funny Car Friday Results: Q2
Four more three-second passes went into the books in the second qualifying session, led by two-time world champ Robert Hight’s 3.915 that took over the No. 1 spot from Ron Capps.
Four more three-second passes went into the books in the second qualifying session, led by two-time world champ Robert Hight’s 3.915 that took over the No. 1 spot from Ron Capps, who was among many that didn’t make it down the track on a second try…
Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, and Erica Enders lead opening-day Winternationals fields
A trio of current and former NHRA Mello Yello champions lead qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com as Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) grab the early leads.
A trio of current and former NHRA Mello Yello champions lead qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com as Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) grab the early…
Photo Gallery: New cars
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is always the site of a lot of new-car debuts. In the first of three parts, here’s a look at some of the new iron.
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is always the site of a lot of new-car debuts. In the first of three parts, here’s a look at some of the new iron.
Nitro rookie Austin Prock wowed everyone in his…
Pomona Pro Stock Friday Results: Q2
Greg Anderson improved, Rodger Brogdon stepped up, but nobody caught up to Erica Enders — she holds the provisional pole after the first day of Pro Stock qualifying.
No one caught Erica Enders in the second qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, but Rodger Brogdon made a great statement with a 6.543-second hit. That moved him into the No. 3 spot, behind Bo…
Finnegan claims opening-round victory in Kall Out Kings gasser match at Pomona
Round one of the Kall Out Kings gasser grudge match between RoadKill’s Mike Finnegan and Hoonigan’s Jon Chase at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals went decisively to Finnegan.
Round one of the Kall Out Kings gasser grudge match between RoadKill’s Mike Finnegan and Hoonigan’s Jon Chase at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com went decisively to Finnegan.
Finnegan’s Blasphemi…
Electric eCOPO Camaro rockets to 10.02 pass in Winternationals exhibition
The all-electric eCOPO Camaro of Division 6 racers Jeff Lane and Patrick McCue made an impressive opening exhibition pass Friday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, clocking a 10.02 at 133.39 mph.
The all-electric eCOPO Camaro of Division 6 racers Jeff Lane and Patrick McCue made an impressive opening exhibition pass Friday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, clocking a 10.02 at 133.39 mph.
After an…
Pomona Top Fuel Friday Results: Q1
Defending Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence and his father, Billy Torrence, hold the top two qualifying spots after the first qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
There goes the champ. Steve Torrence took his Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster to the top of the sheet with a 3.716-second pass. That moved his dad, Billy Torrence, right off the top spot. Torrence hardly blinked when Doug Kalitta made his pass…
Pomona Funny Car Friday Results: Q1
Ron Capps and crew chief Rahn Tobler took their new NAPA Hellcat Charger to an early shutoff 3.915 to lead the Funny Car field after one session. Five drivers made three-second passes to kick off qualifying.
Ron Capps and crew chief Rahn Tobler did not take part in preseason testing last weekend in Phoenix, and Capps said beforehand he’d make an early shutoff pass for his first run of the year. He did shut it off, running just 304.87 mph, but got the…
Pomona Pro Stock Friday Results: Q1
Erica Enders led Pro Stock qualifying after the first session, followed closely by Bo Butner and teammate Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Erica Enders came to Pomona to hurt some feelings. She led the Pro Stock sheet after the first session with a 6.528-second pass, leading 2017 champ Bo Butner by .002-second. Both K.B. Racing and Elite Motorsports posted solid numbers, with Jeg…
Frank Pedregon is back, and he plans to stay awhile
It has been 12 long years since he buckled into a Funny Car and pulled to the starting line at an NHRA national event, and Frank Pedregon can’t wait to officially restart his career with old teammates Chuck and Del Worsham.
It has been 12 long years since he buckled into a Funny Car and pulled to the starting line at an NHRA national event, and Frank Pedregon can’t wait to officially restart his career.
The four-time event winner has reunited this year with…