Pomona Finals 2026 (19 Viewers)

[J. S.]

The weather for Fri and Sat looks kind of so-so with some rain possible. Let's hope they can get the entire race in as remember what a bust it was just last year with Sunday having to be cancelled.

On a related note, while heading west on I-40 this morning, I passed the Blake Alexander Funny Car truck/transporter heading west, east of Barstow. That would not normally be the direct route from Las Vegas to Pomona. I could not find if he was a DNQ at Las Vegas, but he definitely did not race there on Sunday. If he was not at Las Vegas, I am surprised he would make the trek all the way to Pomona from IN.

 

[Custom Body Fan]

Glad someone started a thread on this! I’m looking fwd to Sat and Sun there - hope it stays clear Sat.

Blake wasn’t at LV. I saw on Facebook that he has a big Pronto event at Pomona. Hopefully he makes the field!

 

[J. S.]

Glad someone started a thread on this! I’m looking fwd to Sat and Sun there - hope it stays clear Sat.

Blake wasn’t at LV. I saw on Facebook that he has a big Pronto event at Pomona. Hopefully he makes the field!

Thanks, Chris for that info about Blake.

I may try to attend Fri and Sat, hoping for the best as far as the weather goes. I sometimes like to go Fridays at Pomona because of the "Night of Champions" (or whatever they call it now) gathering after the end of the day at the NHRA Wally Parks Museum. Those are always enjoyable and a good chance for us fans to be a fly on the wall and listen to some of our famous drag racers speak about the topic of the evening.

Anyone ever hung out at the Sheridan Hotel bar after Fri or Sat Pomona qualifying? That can be quite the gathering spot for the crews to mingle after hours.

 

[DragFan2]

Thanks, Chris for that info about Blake.

I may try to attend Fri and Sat, hoping for the best as far as the weather goes. I sometimes like to go Fridays at Pomona because of the "Night of Champions" (or whatever they call it now) gathering after the end of the day at the NHRA Wally Parks Museum. Those are always enjoyable and a good chance for us fans to be a fly on the wall and listen to some of our famous drag racers speak about the topic of the evening.

Anyone ever hung out at the Sheridan Hotel bar after Fri or Sat Pomona qualifying? That can be quite the gathering spot for the crews to mingle after hours.

I'm thinking you really mean the Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center?

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ontsi-sheraton-fairplex-suites-and-conference-center

 

[J. S.]

I'm thinking you really mean the Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center?

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ontsi-sheraton-fairplex-suites-and-conference-center

Yes, I guess that's the "New and Improved, Super-Deluxe" name of the place these days. For years it's been the go-to convenient hotel very close to the track for teams to stay at during the Pomona races.

 

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no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx no jinx
I'm booked for Fri Sat Sun. I don't want a repeat of last year.

 

[mick]

stockers in the lanes. the finals about to commence. check out today's revised schedule.
alchol thru Q2 today, most sportsman thru E1, and STK, SS, SC, & SG thru R2 today!
has to be because of forecast.

UPDATED Detailed Run Schedule - IN-N-OUT Burger NHRA Finals

Updated on 11/11/2026 at 3:25pm PST Updated on 11/11/2026 at 3:25pm PST

www.nhraracer.com

 

[J. S.]

stockers in the lanes. the finals about to commence. check out today's revised schedule.
alchol thru Q2 today, most sportsman thru E1, and STK, SS, SC, & SG thru R2 today!
has to be because of forecast.

UPDATED Detailed Run Schedule - IN-N-OUT Burger NHRA Finals

Updated on 11/11/2026 at 3:25pm PST Updated on 11/11/2026 at 3:25pm PST

www.nhraracer.com

Yes, today looks like a good day to go except for no fuel cars. Bummer that Fri and Sat look sketchy with rain likely. Sunday looks good though for now.

 

[mick]

air must be good. first pair down the track p. lanciers goes 10.737 in f/sa trim. -1.113 under.

 

[Gone Dead Train]

Bobby Bode in the seat of Jim Head's AA/FC this weekend

 

[mick]

joseph carnasciale vs. jeff taylor for comp title this weekend too. close points.
live feed with warren evans this morning.

 

[Rasn1320]

Bobby Bode in the seat of Jim Head's AA/FC this weekend

did they have the baby? I hope spencer comes back

 

[Gone Dead Train]

did they have the baby? I hope spencer comes back

Yes

 

[mick]

check out the live feed. camera shot from down track facing back towards staring line.
tell me we're not looking at a row of advertising signs leaning on backside of retaining wall?
if those really are adv't signs, who are they advertising too?

 

[mick]

interesting: richard okerman just ran 7.12 @ 191 in TS in the same chevy beretta that was tony christian's PS car in late 80's,
and is quicker now in TS than that era PS.

 

[Butch]

interesting: richard okerman just ran 7.12 @ 191 in TS in the same chevy beretta that was tony christian's PS car in late 90's,
and is quicker now in TS than that era PS.

Yeah, but can it still THUMP a Ford. Lol

 

[J. S.]

joseph carnasciale vs. jeff taylor for comp title this weekend too. close points.
live feed with warren evans this morning.

Great! Thanks for posting the live feed. I didn't know about it.

 

[z28]

Bobby Bode in the seat of Jim Head's AA/FC this weekend

Hydes had their baby

 

[Billy]

Schedule adjustment for Friday qualifying at In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Due to potential inclement weather on Friday, NHRA announced an earlier start for qualifying on Friday in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

www.nhra.com

 

[mick]

will martin picks up 70mph in back half and runs 284mph @ 5.55 Q2 in blown nitro combo.
they only have a few passes on this car.