NHRA to Honor LA County Firefighters During Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona

POMONA, CA – March 27, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – NHRA officials announced special plans to honor the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s heroic efforts during the recent Southern California wildfires as part of this weekend’s 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

On Saturday, members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department will be recognized and paraded down the return road in front of the fans at 12:15 p.m. PT, prior to the third round of qualifying in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Firefighters who were involved in the efforts to put out the fires in Los Angeles County received free tickets to the weekend’s event, while a ticket discount through GOVX is available to any firefighter outside of LA County.

During the race weekend, the Fire Department Coffee Community Hero will also be awarded, while local firefighter dignitaries will be recognized in Pomona.

Additionally, in appreciation for the bravery and commitment to protecting our communities, In-N-Out Burger will be offering a complimentary meal to firefighters on Saturday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. In-N-Out Burger respectfully asks for firefighters to present their badge to receive their meal, which includes any burger, chips, and beverage on the menu.

Last season, Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) claimed Pomona victories. This season’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, including elimination coverage on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET. A special Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout special will air from 9:30-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday.

Top Fuel pilot Ashley earned his third consecutive Winternationals title last season. It was his fourth straight trip to the finals at the historic race. Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, picked up his 17th Pomona win last season when he defeated former champ Matt Hagan. Pro Stock standout Glenn earned his second consecutive Winternationals title when he defeated six-time champion Erica Enders in the final round.

Fans can also see the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Legends Nitro Funny Cars and Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown, while the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department will hold a special racing exhibition.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying features qualifying at 1 and 3:30 p.m. PT on Friday and the final two rounds on Saturday at 12:30 and 3 p.m. The finals of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge take place at the end of final qualifying in each category. The Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place on Friday, with the first round of the postponed bonus race taking place at 2 p.m. PT. The semifinals follow at 3:20 and the finals will close out an action-packed day at 4:55 p.m.

Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. PT on Sunday. Television coverage includes qualifying on FS1 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, leading into eliminations at 6:30 p.m. ET. A special Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout special will air from 9:30-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday.

To purchase tickets to the 2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. Fans can get closer to the action with a Top Eliminator Club experience, offering the best seats in the house and a premium experience, as well as a members-only hospitality center, complimentary food and beverage, driver appearances, a premium view and more. For more information about the NHRA, visit www.nhra.com.

About Mission Foods

MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/

About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X, Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Source: National Hot Rod Association

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