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In 1961, NHRA held its first ever Winternationals at the Pomona Raceway. It became NHRA's second national event. The first NHRA national event was the U.S. Nationals, which was nicknamed the "Big-Go".
The 1961 Pomona event was NHRA's second to be called Winter Nationals; the first was held in Florida in 1960, in conjunction with NASCAR, and was not a success. [1] It marked a return to NHRA's spiritual home: the association's rules had been written in Southern California, and LACF hosted NHRA's first ever national event, the Southern California Championships, in 1953.
The National Hot Rod Association first sanctioned a Winter Nationals in 1960 at Bunnell-Flagler Field (now the Flagler County Airport), the former NOLF Bunnell. The event was co-sanctioned with NASCAR (which was a member of the Automobile Competition Committee for the United States when the NHRA was not at the time) in order to gain national sanction as at the time, NASCAR, USAC, and SCCA were ...
In-N-Out Burger serves up super-sized ‘double-double’ as part of NHRA, Pomona Raceway naming rights deal. Historic Pomona Raceway Gets New Life With Meaty Track, NHRA Event Sponsor Skip to ...
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, the national event series which comprises 24 races each year, is the premier series in drag racing that brings together the best drag racers from across North America and the world. The NHRA U.S. Nationals are now held at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana and are officially called the U.S ...
Legendary California fast-food chain In-N-Out turns 75 next year, and to celebrate, it's hosting a car show and festival at the Pomona Raceway on October 23. Additionally, the burger chain is ...
The legendary California chain also takes over the naming rights for the Pomona Raceway. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
Chrisman began drag racing in 1953 when he raced a 1929 Model A. [2] He switched to a Chrysler car, continuing to race at Southern California such as Lions, Pomona, San Fernando, Santa Ana, and Saugus. [3] He purchased the Purple Car from Ed Lusinski, and used the car to win drag races at many of these tracks. [3] He started racing Top Fuel for ...