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  • 2024 NHRA MISSION FOODS DRAG RACING SERIES CHAMPIONS HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

    2024 NHRA MISSION FOODS DRAG RACING SERIES CHAMPIONS HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

    TEMECULA, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2024) – First-time world champion Austin Prock was honored Monday evening, along with multi-time world champs Antron Brown, Greg Anderson and Gaige Herrera during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Pechanga Resort Casino in scenic Southern California Wine Country.

    The four standout competitors were crowned for their incredible achievements over the course of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and awarded their trophies for their championship runs during a memorable Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

    After a record-breaking year in his rookie Funny Car season, Prock secured his first world championship on Saturday following qualifying at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at the historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Prock entered Pomona with a 188-point lead over his John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman, who was racing for 16-time champion John Force. With the completion of qualifying at Pomona, Prock’s first world championship was a lock for his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car team. Throughout the season, Prock was nearly unstoppable and collected eight event wins, including three in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, as well as 15 No. 1 qualifier positions, the most in Funny Car history. He then powered to NHRA’s fastest-ever pass on Sunday in Pomona when he clocked a 341.68 mph run, giving Prock the status of fastest driver in NHRA history.

    Brown secured his fourth world championship on Sunday following his semifinal victory over former champion Brittany Force. His Matco Tools Toyota Top Fuel team then went on to win the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals over 2023 champion Doug Kalitta. Brown picked up six wins in 2024, tallying 80 career wins throughout his NHRA tenure. He kicked off his 2024 season with a win at the specialty Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout race at the Gatornationals in Gainesville. He went onto win in Chicago and Sonoma as well as three wins in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. With this world title, Brown joins an elite group of drivers including Tony Schumacher, Joe Amato and Steve Torrence with four or more Top Fuel championships.

    The Pro Stock championship battle came down to the final pass of the 2024 season with a winner-take-all matchup between Anderson and his KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn, with Anderson coming away with his sixth world championship in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. Throughout the 2024 season, Anderson remained consistent, staying within the top four all year. He picked up a win early at the Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park and then went on to win at his home track at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte. He picked up back-to-back final round appearances in the Countdown in Dallas and Las Vegas, before taking home his third win of the year at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. The NHRA veteran earned his 106th win on Sunday and his 15th at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

    For a second straight year, Herrera dominated the Pro Stock Motorcycle class en route to his second consecutive world championship. Rider of the RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki, Herrera powered his way to 10 event wins throughout the 2024 season, including the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals as well as three wins in the playoffs. Herrera also broke NHRA’s most consecutive race win record by getting victories in 11 straight races, dating back to the 2023 campaign.

    In one of the closest races in recent history, Top Fuel’s Tony Stewart was named NHRA Rookie of the Year after a strong first season. The motorsports legend advanced to a pair of final rounds, four semifinals, a berth in the Countdown to the Championship and a ninth-place finish in Top Fuel points. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson, Top Fuel’s Jasmine Salinas, Funny Car’s Daniel Wilkerson and Top Fuel’s Ida Zetterstrom also received votes in the hotly-contest race.

    The Crew of the Year awarded was given to a team in each professional category and was based on a number of statistical categories, including average qualifying position, average eliminations E.T., speed index, average points per race and oildowns. In Top Fuel, the Scag Power Equipment racing team of Justin Ashley earned the award for the first time, while Prock’s JFR team was named the top crew in Funny Car.

    The team of six-time champ Anderson earned the award in Pro Stock, while the Vance & Hines team for Herrera took home the honors in Pro Stock Motorcycle for the second straight year as well.

    The NHRA also recognized a pair of iconic figures for its Lifetime Achievement Award, including 2023 recipient Forrest Lucas, as well as Jim Dunn, who was acknowledged as the 2024 recipient.

    For the first time in NHRA history, Toyota won the NHRA’s Manufacturers Cup. The award is given to the automaker whose current model year vehicles accumulate the most points during the NHRA season. Among those who enjoyed banner seasons for Toyota were Top Fuel standouts Brown, Doug Kalitta, Ashley, Shawn Langdon, Billy Torrence and Steve Torrence, and Funny Car stars Ron Capps, J.R. Todd and Alexis DeJoria.

    Drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series were also recognized as 2024 world champions, including Cody Webber (Top Dragster), Allen Firestone (Top Sportsman), Val Torres (Super Gas), Colby Fuller (Super Comp), Joe Sorensen (Stock), Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. (Super Stock), Cody Lane (Comp), Sean Bellemeur (Top Alcohol Funny Car) and Shawn Cowie (Top Alcohol Dragster).

    The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 6-9 with the 56th annual NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway.


    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 presented by LearnEV+, 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 110 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.

  • TANNER GRAY BACK FOR SIXTH TRUCK SEASON

    TANNER GRAY BACK FOR SIXTH TRUCK SEASON

    Veteran Driver Staying Put in No. 15 Tundra

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 18, 2024) – TRICON Garage (TRICON) has confirmed its second returning driver for 2025 as Tanner Gray will be back for his sixth full-time season as the driver of the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.

    “TRICON has become a second home to me, and I am looking forward to another year as the driver of the 15,” said Gray. “I feel like we have some unfinished business after this past season, and I am as motivated as ever to compete in the postseason in 2025.”

    Gray’s fifth season in the series was highlighted by five-top ten finishes and a career-best 13th-place finish in the 2024 Truck standings. The 25-year-old earned his second consecutive pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May and led laps in four races with a season-high of 19 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL. In addition to his Truck series obligations, Gray contested six ARCA Menards Series events with Toyota powerhouse Joe Gibbs Racing and captured victories at Charlotte and Kansas.

    “We are excited to have Tanner back with us for another season. He is a foundational member of our team, and we are eager to continue to grow our organization alongside he and Corey,” said David Gilliland, partner, TRICON Garage. “I am very pleased with the progress we are making at TRICON and look forward to continuing our pursuit of new milestones.”

    The remainder of the 2025 TRICON driver lineup and crew chief pairings will be announced in the coming weeks.

    About TRICON Garage

    TRICON Garage is a professional racing organization fielding five full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entries. Serving as the flagship Truck Series partner of Toyota Racing Development, the team plays an integral role in the NASCAR development ladder. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, TRICON has quickly established itself as the premier home for cultivating the next generation of motorsports industry professionals. Actively involved in three different industries – racing, fabrication and transportation, the team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet.

  • LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Partners with Newmar, A Leading RV Manufacturer, As Official Luxury Motor Coach Provider

    LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Partners with Newmar, A Leading RV Manufacturer, As Official Luxury Motor Coach Provider

    NAPPANEE, I.N./ STATESVILLE, N.C. (November 18, 2024) – LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today announced that Newmar Corporation, a premium manufacturer of luxury recreational vehicles and fully-owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) has been named the official luxury motor coach provider of the CLUB in a new one-year partnership.

    For more than 50 years, Newmar has manufactured recreational vehicles that are the pinnacle of luxury, comfort, performance and design, giving their customers an unrivaled luxury outdoor experience. Now, LEGACY M.C. teammates and guests will have access to an elevated race-day experience with a new, custom-built King Aire coach designed specifically for the hospitality and corporate needs of the team. This 45-foot RV will feature a full custom graphics package in the CLUB’s black, gold, and white color pallet and will travel to 20-plus events in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, providing a space for entertainment and trackside hosting.

    “Like LEGACY M.C., Newmar has a rich tradition of performance and a deep commitment to excellence,” said Newmar President Casey Tubman. “We are thrilled to partner with the team, building on our shared values while celebrating the past and future legacies of our companies. We cannot thank Cal, Jimmie and team enough for the warm welcome into the LEGACY family and look forward to an amazing 2025.”

    The new Newmar coach will provide LEGACY M.C. with a guest experience solution that will set it apart from typical at-race entertainment of the past. Designed to fit LEGACY M.C.’s specifications and need to double as an entertainment space and office meeting area, Newmar once again proves itself to be the most customizable production coach on the market today, able to take on any challenge to create the ultimate home away from home.

    “Having been involved in motorsport for close to 50 years I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to work within the Formula One, IndyCar, off-road, sports car, and NASCAR spaces,” said Cal Wells III, chief executive officer of LEGACY M.C. “In each discipline our operations were critically affected by having a connected space that provides a quality environment for everything from engineering processes to hospitality. LEGACY M.C.’s new partnership with Newmar will provide an extraordinary platform to conduct all aspects of our motorsports business. We are so excited to have them aboard.”

    Additionally, LEGACY M.C. will utilize this fully customized corporate coach for its at-track engineering meeting place and commercial operations activities and meetings, allowing the CLUB members to stay connected to the core product both on and off the track.

    “Our team takes great pride in every build, from our superior quality to the wood craftsmanship we are known for,” said Tubman. “We know what it takes to deliver a luxurious home away from home and are eager to bring that experience to the track this season.”

    LEGACY M.C. team will take ownership of their 45-foot 2025 Newmar King Aire in early February, and it will debut for partners and guests of the CLUB at the 2025 DAYTONA 500.

    About Newmar

    Newmar is a leading RV manufacturer with a half-century tradition of building luxury motor coaches with superior craftsmanship and unsurpassed quality. Newmar offers an industry-leading portfolio of premium motorhomes in the Class A Diesel, Class A Gas and Super C categories sold through a nationwide dealer network in the US and Canada. Newmar owners have come to recognize “the Newmar Difference” with outstanding customer service and superior product quality. Newmar is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products. For more information, visit NewmarCorp.com.

    About Winnebago Industries

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries’ investor relations materials visit www.winnebagoind.com/investors.

    About LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

    LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is a professional auto racing club owned by businessman and entrepreneur Maurice “Maury” J. Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The CLUB competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series fielding the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE of John Hunter Nemechek, the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE of Erik Jones, and the No. 84 limited schedule entry for Johnson. LEGACY M.C. also competes in the Extreme E Series. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty “The King” serves as CLUB Ambassador. With a unique title signifying a nod to car clubs of past eras, LEGACY M.C. is an inclusive club for all motorsport enthusiasts to celebrate the past and future legacies of its members, while competing for wins and championships at NASCAR’s elite level. To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ on Facebook, X, Instagram and at www.LEGACYMOTORCLUB.com.

  • All-female F1 ACADEMY series to return for next year’s FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX

    All-female F1 ACADEMY series to return for next year’s FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX

    • F1 ACADEMY will return to Miami Gardens on May 2-4, 2025 as Round 3 of next year’s calendar
    • The junior series supports young female talent, aiming to broaden diversity, inclusivity and accessibility in motorsport
    • Miami’s event in 2025 will feature an F1 Sprint and the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, offering fans a full weekend of racing
    • The Miami International Autodrome, set within the campus of Hard Rock Stadium, continues to elevate Miami’s reputation as a vibrant, fan-centric destination

    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – South Florida Motorsports (SFM), promoter of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, announced today that F1 ACADEMY, the successful all-female racing series, will return to the Miami International Autodrome in 2025. The event, scheduled for May 2-4, will host Round 3 of F1 ACADEMY’s 2025 season, giving fans another exciting opportunity to watch elite talent in motorsport. It will be F1 ACADEMY’s first race in North America on the 2025 calendar.

    The FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2025 will once again boast an enhanced three-day schedule, as Formula 1 has selected next year’s event to feature a Sprint weekend format after a highly successful 2024. With the addition of a Saturday race, spectators are guaranteed three full days of on-track excitement. F1 ACADEMY and the popular one-make Porsche Carrera Cup North America will join the bill as support series, creating a thrilling lineup for fans to enjoy.

    “As a promoter, we are committed to doing our part in furthering the growth of motorsport, and the return of F1 ACADEMY to the Miami International Autodrome underscores that,” said Tyler Epp, President of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX. “Susie Wolff and her team have done a phenomenal job leading F1 ACADEMY and stewarding the opportunity to both develop and showcase young women in this sport, which we wholeheartedly celebrate and believe only enhances the experience for fans. Alongside our Sprint format and the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, we’re looking forward to delivering another exciting weekend of top-tier motorsport action in May.”

    Established in 2023, F1 ACADEMY aims to bridge the barriers to entry for young women in motorsport. By offering opportunities for drivers aged 16 to 25, the series is working towards a more inclusive and accessible motorsport environment. F1 ACADEMY drivers receive extensive support in all aspects of competition, from technical training to physical and mental preparation, helping them build the skills needed to progress to higher tiers of racing, such as Formula 3 on the path to Formula 1.

    The cars used in F1 ACADEMY are optimized for overtaking with versatile suspension setups and a focus on cost-effective competition. Powered by a four-cylinder, 1.4-litre turbocharged engine with a top speed of 150mph, these Tatuus-built cars provide the ideal stepping stone for young drivers advancing through junior categories. In the two rounds held at the Miami International Autodrome last May, Alpine Academy driver Abbi Pulling secured a double victory and is on course to secure this year’s championship.

    The FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2025 will be the fourth race to be held in Miami Gardens on a 3.36-mile track within the complex of Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins. Each year, Miami is the first of three Formula 1 races to be held in the United States and has developed a reputation as an experience that combines world-class racing with the fun and culture of Miami, unrivaled food and beverage offerings and luxury hospitality.

    Tickets for next year’s race are now on sale, offering fans a range of exclusive experiences. New for 2025 is the McLaren grandstand, which offers attendees a 3-day grandstand ticket on the outside of Turns 6, 7, and 8, including team merchandise and a chance to win a thrilling passenger lap of the circuit. For ultimate luxury and access to three of Miami’s most elite hospitality settings on each day of the event, fans can select the LuxePass for The 72 Club, The Paddock Rooftop Club, and The Casa Tua Trackside Club. Alternatively, the Club Pass offers an elevated experience at The Vista Club, Boathouse and Turn 18 Club, blending modern splendor with panoramic views across the Miami International Autodrome. For more details, please visit https://f1miamigp.com/.

    About the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX

    The FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, established in 2022 on the FIA Formula 1 World Championship calendar, is the premier culmination of world-class racing, fan experience, entertainment and hospitality. Located in the heart of Miami Gardens, Florida, the event was recognized as Best New Event of 2022 by Sports Business Journal and the event’s promoter South Florida Motorsports (SFM) was recently awarded the prestigious FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating for its overall sustainability and environmental management efforts. Now entering its fourth year, the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX is hosted by SFM at the Miami International Autodrome, a 19-turn, 3.36-mile track within the complex of Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the legendary Miami Dolphins NFL team.

    In its third edition, the race boasted more than 275,000 attendees and a record-breaking average audience of 3.1 million viewers on ABC – a mark previously held by the inaugural FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX – making it the largest live US television audience on record for a Formula 1 race. The event has generated more than $1 billion in economic impact to South Florida over its three years. SFM and Formula 1 have also worked closely to engage with and support the local Miami Gardens community, providing thousands of tickets annually for residents, creating a STEM education program through F1 in Schools, offering event internships for local students and featuring several community-owned restaurants on Campus during race weekend each year.

    About Formula 1®

    The history of Formula 1® began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motorsport competition and the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1 and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

    Formula 1 is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group shares.

    The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula One company. All rights reserved.

    For more information about Formula 1® visit: www.formula1.com

  • Flying Lizard Leaves Spain Super Trofeo Finale Victorious

    Flying Lizard Leaves Spain Super Trofeo Finale Victorious

    Jerez, Spain (November 18, 2024) – Flying Lizard Motorsports wrapped up their 2024 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season on a high note this weekend in the sun-soaked south of Spain. Competing in the series finale at Circuito de Jerez, the team celebrated a standout weekend, earning one pole position, a victory, and an additional podium finish across their three entries. Highlighting the weekend’s success, the No. 114 car, driven by Slade Stewart and Andy Lee, capped off the season with a strong third-place finish in the Pro/Am class Drivers’ championship. This achievement marked the culmination of the team’s third consecutive year competing in the highly competitive single-make series.

    “This season has been highly competitive, presenting numerous challenges alongside many impressive performances,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “Highlighted by pole positions and race victories, the team has continued to make significant strides in developing this program. Securing a third-place finish in the drivers’ championship further solidifies our legacy, and we eagerly look forward to returning to competition next season.”

    The weekend began with the final two rounds of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship. The 50-minute sprint races were the last opportunity for competitors to secure season points and acquire additional trophies before heading into the World Finals. Slade Stewart and Andy Lee delivered an admirable performance in the fan-favorite No. 114 Lamborghini Huracán, affectionately named “Sparklefarts.” The duo showcased strong pace, battling as high as second place before finishing the weekend with a best result of fourth in their final race.

    Sam Shi, piloting the No. 198 entry in the AM class, put on one of his most impressive drives of the season. Starting eighth, he methodically worked his way through the field to earn a well-deserved third-place finish, capping his season on a high note. However, the highlight of the weekend came courtesy of Paul Nemschoff and Marc Miller in the No. 199 entry. The pair delivered a masterful performance in the final race, charging from eighth to first to secure a hard-fought victory.

    Following the successful North American finale, Flying Lizard Motorsports turned their attention to the Lamborghini World Finals, where they faced elite competitors from the Super Trofeo Europe and Asia Series. Andy Lee’s stellar qualifying effort earned the team a pole position, underscoring the Lizards’ speed and determination. Unfortunately, the intensified competition and expanded grid sizes led to incidents in both races, with all three Flying Lizard entries sustaining contact from rival cars. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and determination, closing the season with a remarkable tally of 21 top-five finishes, four wins, and ten podiums.

    With the 2024 Lamborghini Super Trofeo season now complete, Flying Lizard Motorsports reflects on another year of growth and success in the series. The team plans to announce their 2025 program in the coming months as they begin to lay the groundwork for another successful season.

    About Flying Lizard Motorsports

    Flying Lizard Motorsports is a premier motorsport team known for its unwavering commitment to excellence and success on the racing circuit. With a rich history spanning over two decades, Flying Lizard Motorsports has earned a formidable reputation as a powerhouse in the world of motorsports, boasting 24 championship titles and a legacy of podium finishes across North America and at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Fueled by passion, expertise, and a relentless drive for perfection, the team continues to push boundaries and set new standards of performance in every competition it enters. Through strategic partnerships and a dedicated team of professionals, Flying Lizard Motorsports remains at the forefront of motorsport innovation, delivering thrilling racing experiences and unforgettable moments for fans worldwide.

    Apex Motor Club

    Apex Motor Club is Arizona’s premier motorsports club located just 35 miles southwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and the only private motorsports club located within a major metropolitan area. APEX is the ultimate country club for automotive enthusiasts where car culture, racing and country club lifestyles converge. Enjoy an hour of track time in your latest acquisition, drive off track, into your privately-owned garage and join like- minded enthusiasts in the clubhouse for food, beverages, and activities.

    APEX Motor Club features only the best in racing technology. The APEX phase one track is a 2.27-mile circuit with an additional 2.15-mile circuit in phase 2, beginning construction in 2023. APEX is paved using the latest techniques and premium materials, creating the smoothest and most durable racing surface, rarely found on most race tracks.

    Furthermore, APEX incorporated extensive run off and installed an LED flag-lighting system to offer members a premium and safe racing atmosphere.

    APEX has something for everyone from world-class racing circuits to private collection tours, as well as a clubhouse with amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant and more. The APEX experience offers everything from the APEX Academy, which not only teaches members their new track, but provides the fundamentals in performance driving techniques, to private one-on-one coaching with industry experts and racing professionals. In addition, APEX features on-site fueling and offers concierge-level service for preparing your vehicle prior to as well as during lapping and racing sessions. The APEX off-track experience is just as valuable! APEX members enjoy special invitations to a variety of unique experiences throughout the valley and country all year long.

    Website: www.apexmotorclub.com.

    About Lamborghini Newport Beach

    Lamborghini Newport Beach is the authorized sales & service franchise for Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. serving Orange County, California.

    Representing Lamborghini since 2010, Lamborghini Newport Beach is continuously one of the top US retailers year after year. With many years of combined experience, their team of professionals has all the knowledge and expertise necessary to assist you with purchasing the Lamborghini of your dreams, or properly maintaining the one in your garage. All Lamborghini Newport Beach technicians are fully factory certified, and all sales staff holds master certifications. Their newly opened state of the art facilities are now located at 44 Auto Center Drive, inside the Irvine Auto Center.

  • Antron Brown Captures Fourth NHRA Top Fuel Title at Pomona

    Antron Brown Captures Fourth NHRA Top Fuel Title at Pomona

    Earns Toyota’s Eighth NHRA Top Fuel Driver’s Championship

    POMONA, Calif. (November 17, 2024) – Toyota driver Antron Brown won his fourth NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world championship after racing action at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Sunday. The championship is Brown’s first since 2016, adding to his already legendary accolades that also includes the 2012 and 2015 Top Fuel titles. Brown’s triumph also marks the eighth Top Fuel title for Toyota since they joined the category in 2007.

    Brown won six races in the 2024 season, while also scoring 33 round wins over 20 races to claim the Top Fuel championship.

    TOYOTA FAST FACTS

    • Brown’s six wins this season were at Route 66 Raceway (May), Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park (June), Sonoma Raceway (July), Maple Grove Raceway (September) zMAX Dragway (September) and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip (November).
    • Each time Brown made the final round this season, he captured victory
    • Brown moved into second all-time in Top Fuel victories this season, now with 64 overall to his name. He’s also Toyota’s all-time winningest NHRA racer with all 64 wins as part of the Toyota family.
    • The 2024 championship makes Brown the fourth Top Fuel driver with at least four world championships.
    • This is the first world championship for Brown’s AB Motorsports, which was started in 2022.
    • Brown’s 2024 championship adds to Toyota’s legacy in NHRA Top Fuel racing, accompanying the championships by himself in 2012, 2015 and 2016; Larry Dixon (2010); Del Worsham (2011); Shawn Langdon (2013); and Doug Kalitta (2023).

    TOYOTA QUOTES

    ANTRON BROWN, Matco Tools Toyota Top Fuel Dragster, AB Motorsports

    “It’s all right here with this Mission Foods (championship) trophy! When everybody sees that AB Motorsports logo, it has that cross in the middle, all the glory goes to God. He gives us the strength to make this happen and to do it, because I didn’t have the faith in myself to do it, to start a team, for us to ever do this on our own like we did. But he gave us the faith, gave us the will and here we are with all these great partners like Matco Tools, Summit Racing, Toyota. They all make this possible for us and keep this going each and every day. And Sirius XM always has us tuned in. I tell you what, this team is resilient. We never quit, we never stop and when we lined up this weekend, and we saw our matchup as we didn’t qualify where we wanted to – it was like doomsday. Justin Ashley in the first round, then you go to Shawn Langdon, and we were both trying to throw at it and go down. And in that semifinal round against Brittany (Force), we had to go down the track. Hit the tree and go down track and if they run a 3.64 or 3.65, so be it, but we at least have to give ourselves a fighting chance. That 3.68 came right on time and I got down through there. To get this (championship), I tell you what, is incredible. Truly a blessing. I love all my family at home, my kids, everybody. We love you! This is coming back to Indianapolis, Indiana, and I can’t believe we did it!”

    BRIAN CORRADI, Crew chief, Matco Tools Toyota Top Fuel Dragster, AB Motorsports

    “All the glory goes to the number one himself, God. Antron Brown is the most deserving guy out here, and I can’t say enough about him. Mark (Oswald, co-crew chief) leaving, (pause) hurts. Not sure what I’m going to do without him. We’ve been together for a long time. My guys who work at our team, they’re sitting around that trailer, have that look on their faces and I’m like, ‘God’s got this figured out, we just have to live it and not do anything stupid.’ Thank you, guys, and NHRA, you’re the best. Thank you!”

    PAUL DOLESHAL, Group Manager, Motorsports, Toyota Motor North America

    “Antron Brown has been a staple of Toyota Racing for many years, and we are proud to be a part of his fourth world championship. Antron has put his mark on NHRA’s history and having him within the Toyota Racing family has been and continues to be a tremendous honor for our organization. We look forward to celebrating with Antron, his family and the AB Motorsports entire team!”

    About Toyota

    Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

    Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 47 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 30 electrified options.

    For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

  • BROWN, ANDERSON AND HERRERA PICK UP WORLD CHAMPIONSHPS AT IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS

    BROWN, ANDERSON AND HERRERA PICK UP WORLD CHAMPIONSHPS AT IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS

    • Brown gets fourth TF title, first since 2016
    • Anderson gets title in PS winner-take-all final
    • Herrera rolls to second straight PSM title

    POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2024) – For the fourth time in his Top Fuel career and for the first time as a team owner, Antron Brown is a world champion in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, clinching an emotional title following his semifinal round win on Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip at the 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.

    Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) clinched 2024 NHRA world Mission Foods Drag Racing Series championships on Sunday in Pomona.

    Brown qualified just 12th in his 11,000-horsepower Matco Tools/Toyota dragster, but as he’s done all year, the standout was in prime form during eliminations. He knocked off Justin Ashley, who entered the weekend with the points lead, with a run of 3.696-seconds at 331.53 mph in an incredible matchup to open eliminations and then faced off with another title contender in Shawn Langdon. Both drivers ran into trouble, but Brown recovered and advanced to the semifinals against Force.

    In the championship-clinching round, Brown rolled to one of the biggest round wins in his career, going 3.693 at 330.88 to defeat Force and pick up his fourth career championship and first since he started AB Motorsports in 2022. He followed that up with a final-round victory against Doug Kalitta, going 3.681 at 330.55 to pick up his sixth win of his season and the 80th in his incredible career

    “This is super special. I’ve been dreaming about this day since I shared my vision with [late team owner] Don Schumacher about being a team owner,” Brown said. “This team has been resilient. We never quit and we never stop. When we lined up this weekend and we saw our matchup, it was like doomsday. To get this win, I tell you what, it’s been incredible. It’s truly a blessing and I can’t believe we did it.”

    “We found something special in testing after Las Vegas and then we came in here and shot ourselves in the foot during qualifying. We ended up No. 12 and had to race Justin Ashley in round one. I just thought, ‘This is what I have to do. I have to beat Justin.’ And I found the Antron Brown of old form.”

    Brown enjoyed a spectacular season, but one also filled with adversity. He won three times during the regular season (Chicago, Norwalk and Sonoma) and entered the playoffs in second. He won the first two races of the Countdown to the Championship, but then won just two rounds over the next three races. That presented a tough challenge in Pomona, but Brown and his team rose to the occasion to score the championship, joining Tony Schumacher, Joe Amato and Steve Torrence as the only Top Fuel drivers with four or more championships.

    “We beat Justin and got to the semis, and I knew we just had to get down the track against Brittany [Force],” Brown said. “We got the job done and then in the final I was so calm. I was fine all day. I just let the chips fall where they fell.”

    A spectacular season in Pro Stock came down to a thrilling winner-take-all final round, with Greg Anderson defeating KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn with a run of 6.501 at 211.13 to slip past Glenn’s run of 6.516. It hands Anderson a remarkable sixth world championship, tying him with Erica Enders and Warren Johnson for the second-most in Pro Stock history.

    The victory is Anderson’s 106th in his career and he rose to the occasion when it mattered most in the Countdown to the Championship in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. On Sunday in Pomona, Anderson, who hadn’t won since April prior to this weekend, delivered a classic performance, going 6.492 at 211.66 in the opening round against Kenny Delco. He stayed in the 6.40s against Cory Reed and then went an incredible 6.488 at 211.43 to end Aaron Stanfield’s title chances.

    That set up an epic winner-take-all final round against Glenn, the 2021 NHRA Rookie of the Year. He left first on Anderson, but the veteran tracked him down to pick up what he called the most meaningful championship of his career.

    “We struggled the last three or four months,” Anderson said. “I had a great car but crazy things would happen and every time I’d lose it was like a slug to the gut. I knew I had to figured it out and today we did. Today was like a dream. The sun shined on me and we had a flawless day. Nothing crazy happened. I just hoped and prayed and wished it was me.

    “This is my sixth and I think it means the most. These young kids are trying to push me out the door but I keep dragging my feet because I don’t want to go yet.”

    Anderson finished the year with three wins and Sunday marked the 15th time he’s picked up a victory at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. It also continued the recent dominance for Anderson and Enders, who still have won every title in the class since 2018, even with a huge collection of young standouts.

    “Today’s kids are relentless. They can be .00 to teen on the tree like there’s nothing to it. I can do that but it’s like an out of body experience,” Anderson said. “This place is special, especially when the sun goes down. In 2015, Jason Line raced Erica Enders in the final for the championship and I thought it was the coolest atmosphere I’d ever seen, and I always wanted to be in that spot.”

    Another dominant season meant another world championship in Pro Stock Motorcycle for Gaige Herrera, who wrapped up his second straight world title after winning in the first round on Sunday.

    Herrera entered eliminations with a commanding 119-point lead on the strength of three straight playoff wins and cruised to another championship to open raceday. Herrera, who qualified third, went 6.779 to dispatch Clayton Howey, leading to another memorable moment for the class phenom. It culminates another incredible season for the rider of the RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki, one that included 10 wins.

    “This is very special,” Herrera said. “When I won the title in 2023, it didn’t seem real. It just sort of happened. That wasn’t the case this year. We had to go out and fight for it every weekend. When Matt [Smith] went back to a Buell we knew he’d be tough and I have to hand it to him for all his hard work. He also forced us to work harder.

    In his second season, Herrera has made NHRA history by winning 21 out of 29 events. No NHRA pro in any class has ever delivered more victories in a shorter time frame.

    This season, Herrera picked up where 2023 left off, winning the first six races of the season, setting the all-time NHRA record with 11 straight wins and 46 consecutive round wins. After defeats in Seattle and Sonoma, Herrera won the U.S. Nationals for the first time in his career and after a slow start in the Countdown to the Championship, Herrera returned to his dominant self to close out the championship. He’s now 50-5 this season and 100-8 over the last two years.

    “I think the first round for the championship was the most nervous I’ve ever been,” Herrera said. “It’s what you dream about as a little kid, but win or lose, I still love this sport. At Indy two years ago I made my debut and at the time I thought it was a one race deal. Now, here we are two years and two championships later. I still can’t believe it.”

    The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 6-9 with the NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway.


    POMONA, Calif. — Final finish order (1-16) at the 59th annual In-N-Out NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip. The race is the final of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

    TOP FUEL:

    1. Antron Brown; 2. Doug Kalitta; 3. Tony Stewart; 4. Brittany Force; 5. Clay Millican; 6. Gary Pritchett; 7. Jasmine Salinas; 8. Shawn Langdon; 9. Shawn Reed; 10. Justin Ashley; 11. Tony Schumacher; 12. Josh Hart; 13. Krista Baldwin; 14. Billy Torrence; 15. Steve Torrence; 16. Ida Zetterstrom.

    FUNNY CAR:

    1. Jack Beckman; 2. Austin Prock; 3. Matt Hagan; 4. Ron Capps; 5. J.R. Todd; 6. Daniel Wilkerson; 7. Blake Alexander; 8. Chad Green; 9. Jason Rupert; 10. Terry Haddock; 11. Cruz Pedregon; 12. Bob Tasca III; 13. Alexis DeJoria; 14. Paul Lee; 15. Steven Densham; 16. Jeff Diehl.

    PRO STOCK:

    1. Greg Anderson; 2. Dallas Glenn; 3. Aaron Stanfield; 4. Erica Enders; 5. Camrie Caruso; 6. Cristian Cuadra; 7. Cory Reed; 8. Matt Hartford; 9. Jeg Coughlin; 10. Fernando Cuadra Jr.; 11. Jerry Tucker; 12. Derrick Reese; 13. Chris McGaha; 14. Troy Coughlin Jr.; 15. Kenny Delco; 16. Eric Latino.

    PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:

    1. Matt Smith; 2. Gaige Herrera; 3. Angie Smith; 4. Steve Johnson; 5. Chase Van Sant; 6. Marc Ingwersen; 7. Richard Gadson; 8. Geno Scali; 9. John Hall; 10. Jianna Evaristo; 11. Chris Bostick; 12. Ryan Oehler; 13. Clayton Howey; 14. Lance Bonham; 15. Hector Arana Jr; 16. Aaron Pine.

    POMONA, Calif. — Sunday’s final results from the 59th annual In-N-Out NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip. The race is the final of 20 in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series:

    Top Fuel — Antron Brown, 3.681 seconds, 330.55 mph def. Doug Kalitta, 3.710 seconds, 331.94 mph.

    Funny Car — Jack Beckman, Chevy Camaro, 3.812, 327.35 def. Austin Prock, Camaro, 5.028, 165.42.

    Pro Stock — Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.501, 211.30 def. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.516, 210.50.

    Pro Stock Motorcycle — Matt Smith, Buell, 6.705, 202.12 def. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.722, 201.91.

    Top Alcohol Dragster — Julie Nataas, 5.180, 275.62 def. Shawn Cowie, 13.582, 54.61.

    Top Alcohol Funny Car — Shane Westerfield, Chevy Camaro, 5.423, 267.69 def. Ray Martin, Camaro, 5.973, 155.44.

    Competition Eliminator — Travis Gusso, Chevy Cobalt, 10.377, 93.93 def. Jason Grima, Ford Mustang, Foul – Red Light.

    Super Stock — Justin Jerome, Plymouth Duster, 10.616, 120.67 def. Shelby Williams, Chevy Camaro, 9.718, 134.66.

    Stock Eliminator — John McLaughlin, Plymouth Road Runner, 10.565, 126.35 def. Michael Wann, Plymouth Barracuda, 10.794, 121.25.

    Super Comp — Bob Van Popering, Dragster, 8.879, 182.08 def. Nick Alejamdre, Dragster, Foul – Red Light.

    Super Gas — Val Torres, Chevy Corvette, 9.919, 154.88 def. Kris Whitfield, ’27-T Ford, 9.887, 155.27.

    Top Sportsman — Joe Mellof, Pontiac GXP, 9.158, 94.33 def. Robert Strohm, Ford Mustang, Foul – Red Light.

    Top Dragster — Ed Olpin, Dragster, 7.058, 187.55 def. Kevin Wright, Dragster, 6.274, 202.82.

    Junior Dragster Shootout — Makenzie Higgins, Motivational, 11.249, 56.24 def. Jenna Chesleigh, Halfscale, 11.156, 57.38.

    POMONA, Calif. — Final round-by-round results from the 59th annual In-N-Out NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, the final of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series:

    TOP FUEL:

    ROUND ONE — Clay Millican, 3.654, 336.49 def. Tony Schumacher, 3.714, 332.02; Jasmine Salinas, 3.691, 330.07 def. Shawn Reed, 3.679, 330.96; Antron Brown, 3.966, 331.53 def. Justin Ashley, 3.704, 330.31; Doug Kalitta, 3.688, 336.23 def. Ida Zetterstrom, 8.458, 73.26; Brittany Force, 3.697, 335.65 def. Krista Baldwin, 3.822, 273.44; Gary Pritchett, 3.715, 333.91 def. Steve Torrence, 5.414, 175.09; Shawn Langdon, 3.690, 332.92 def. Josh Hart, 3.733, 327.90; Tony Stewart, 3.742, 320.74 def. Billy Torrence, 3.949, 260.16;

    QUARTERFINALS — Stewart, 3.712, 334.15 def. Pritchett, 3.761, 330.39; Brown, 5.031, 184.57 def. Langdon, 21.385, 67.35; Kalitta, 3.640, 333.82 def. Salinas, 8.758, 83.26; Force, 3.698, 331.94 def. Millican, 3.689, 331.85;

    SEMIFINALS — Brown, 3.693, 330.88 def. Force, 8.740, 71.38; Kalitta, 3.678, 334.90 def. Stewart, 3.738, 319.37;

    FINAL — Brown, 3.681, 330.55 def. Kalitta, 3.710, 331.94.

    FUNNY CAR:

    ROUND ONE — Daniel Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 3.910, 333.08 def. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 5.774, 125.85; Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.874, 329.18 def. Steven Densham, Mustang, Foul – Red Light; Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 3.828, 341.68 def. Jason Rupert, Mustang, 3.913, 313.00; Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.842, 332.18 def. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 10.993, 82.06; Jack Beckman, Camaro, 3.847, 336.23 def. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 3.981, 306.26; Blake Alexander, Mustang, 3.876, 329.18 def. Alexis DeJoria, GR Supra, 6.305, 106.16; Chad Green, Mustang, 3.998, 315.86 def. Paul Lee, Charger, 6.784, 101.85; J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.858, 330.07 def. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.794, 164.01;

    QUARTERFINALS — Beckman, 3.831, 332.10 def. Alexander, 9.955, 60.34; Prock, 3.850, 332.26 def. Todd, 3.900, 332.84; Capps, No Time Recorded def. Green, Foul – Centerline; Hagan, 3.856, 333.66 def. Wilkerson, 3.926, 306.88;

    SEMIFINALS — Prock, 3.812, 331.04 def. Hagan, 3.866, 324.44; Beckman, 3.845, 330.39 def. Capps, 6.885, 103.87;

    FINAL — Beckman, 3.812, 327.35 def. Prock, 5.028, 165.42.

    PRO STOCK:

    ROUND ONE — Cory Reed, Chevy Camaro, 6.558, 209.95 def. Jerry Tucker, Camaro, 6.560, 210.24; Cristian Cuadra, Ford Mustang, 6.555, 210.60 def. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.532, 210.08; Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.523, 210.08 def. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.628, 209.23; Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.526, 210.64 def. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 6.542, 209.33; Camrie Caruso, Camaro, 6.522, 210.05 def. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.579, 210.14; Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.544, 210.08 def. Derrick Reese, Mustang, 6.565, 209.52; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.492, 211.66 def. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.600, 207.98; Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.500, 210.18 def. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.591, 210.50;

    QUARTERFINALS — Enders, 6.543, 211.20 def. Caruso, Foul – Red Light; Glenn, 6.533, 210.31 def. C. Cuadra, 6.548, 210.31; Stanfield, 6.513, 210.24 def. Hartford, 8.243, 132.41; Anderson, 6.492, 211.63 def. Reed, 6.564, 209.56;

    SEMIFINALS — Glenn, 6.518, 209.82 def. Enders, 12.169, 75.57; Anderson, 6.488, 211.43 def. Stanfield, 6.510, 211.03;

    FINAL — Anderson, 6.501, 211.30 def. Glenn, 6.516, 210.50.

    PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:

    ROUND ONE — Marc Ingwersen, 6.821, 197.77 def. John Hall, 6.808, 199.67; Geno Scali, Suzuki, 6.810, 197.74 def. Hector Arana Jr, 7.194, 153.26; Angie Smith, Buell, 6.787, 200.47 def. Lance Bonham, Buell, 7.158, 186.56; Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.769, 199.43 def. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.846, 195.96; Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.803, 195.31 def. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.838, 199.94; Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.839, 198.26 def. Ryan Oehler, Foul – Red Light; Matt Smith, Buell, 6.746, 201.46 def. Aaron Pine, Suzuki, 7.247, 189.23; Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.779, 200.00 def. Clayton Howey, Suzuki, 7.014, 184.04;

    QUARTERFINALS — Johnson, 6.831, 195.11 def. Gadson, 6.873, 197.02; A. Smith, 6.768, 200.80 def. Scali, 6.932, 195.17; Herrera, 6.779, 200.08 def. Van Sant, 6.815, 197.77; M. Smith, 6.738, 201.46 def. Ingwersen, 6.850, 196.13;

    SEMIFINALS — Herrera, 6.765, 199.85 def. A. Smith, 6.762, 201.31; M. Smith, 6.747, 201.85 def. Johnson, 6.780, 196.42;

    FINAL — M. Smith, 6.705, 202.12 def. Herrera, 6.722, 201.91.

    POMONA, Calif. — Point standings (top 10) following the 59th annual In-N-Out NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, the final of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series –

    Top Fuel

    1. Antron Brown, 2,600; 2. Doug Kalitta, 2,538; 3. Justin Ashley, 2,526; 4. Shawn Langdon, 2,513; 5. Brittany Force, 2,478; 6. Clay Millican, 2,461; 7. Steve Torrence, 2,447; 8. Tony Schumacher, 2,399; 9. Tony Stewart, 2,325; 10. Shawn Reed, 2,270.

    Funny Car

    1. Austin Prock, 2,817; 2. John Force, 2,651; 3. Ron Capps, 2,529; 4. Matt Hagan, 2,519; 5. Bob Tasca III, 2,435; 6. Blake Alexander, 2,394; 7. Daniel Wilkerson, 2,369; 8. J.R. Todd, 2,336; 9. Chad Green, 2,300; 10. Cruz Pedregon, 2,262.

    Pro Stock

    1. Greg Anderson, 2,714; 2. Dallas Glenn, 2,703; 3. Aaron Stanfield, 2,702; 4. Erica Enders, 2,570; 5. Jeg Coughlin, 2,425; 6. Matt Hartford, 2,355; 7. Cristian Cuadra, 2,339; 8. Jerry Tucker, 2,263; 9. Troy Coughlin Jr., 2,254; 10. Eric Latino, 2,238.

    Pro Stock Motorcycle

    1. Gaige Herrera, 2,804; 2. Matt Smith, 2,715; 3. Richard Gadson, 2,511; 4. Angie Smith, 2,481; 5. Hector Arana Jr, 2,473; 6. Chase Van Sant, 2,457; 7. John Hall, 2,341; 8. Jianna Evaristo, 2,331; 9. Steve Johnson, 2,328; 10. Chris Bostick, 2,209.
  • NHRA AT POMONA 2: Team Chevy Race Recap | Notes & Quotes

    NHRA AT POMONA 2: Team Chevy Race Recap | Notes & Quotes

    CHEVROLET IN NHRA
    2024 IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS
    IN-N-OUT BURGER POMONA DRAGSTRIP
    POMONA, CALIFORNIA
    TEAM CHEVY RACE RECAP | NOTES & STATS
    NOVEMBER 17, 2024

    JACK BECKMAN WINS IN AN ALL-JOHN FORCE RACING FINAL AGAINST WORLD CHAMPION AUSTIN PROCK WITH CHEVROLET AT POMONA

    Greg Anderson Captured his Sixth Pro Stock World Championship in a Winner-Take-All Final Round Against Teammate Dallas Glenn

    Notes:

    • It was an all-John Force Racing final round at Pomona on Sunday, with Jack Beckman facing off against the newly crowned Funny Car World Champion Austin Prock for the NHRA Finals Wally. Capitalizing on Prock hazing the tires mid-track, Beckman captured his second win of the season competing on behalf of team owner John Force, and his 35th NHRA career victory at his home track of Pomona.
    • Prock and the AAA Chevrolet team continued their blistering pace, setting a new world speed record Sunday, and became the first driver in NHRA competition to break the 340-mph threshold with his run of 341.68 mph at 3.828 seconds E.T in Round 1.
    • Securing his first championship in style, Prock and the AAA Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car team at John Force Racing went No. 1 Saturday in Q3 with his Q3 run of 3.804 seconds E.T. at 334.57 mph, the quickest run in nitro funny car since the elimination of laid-back headers. The No. 1 qualifier Saturday is Prock’s 15th in 20 events, a record, and the 18th of his career.
    • Resetting the season’s quickest run of the season and capturing the top speed of the weekend in Q3 Saturday, Brittany Force, driving the Monster Energy Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster, captured her 52nd career No. 1 qualifier and sixth of 2024 with her strong pass of 3.643 seconds E.T.
    • Force raced to the semifinal round on Sunday where she faced Antron Brown but fell after hazing the tires early on her run and falling to Brown. Force (unofficially) finished the 2024 season fifth in the championship standings.
    • In a winner-take-all final round that saw Greg Anderson, driving the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, facing off against KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn, driving the RAD Torque Chevrolet, Anderson defeated Glenn to capture the event win and his sixth Pro Stock World Championship. Glenn finished second in the championship standings behind Anderson for a first and second-place finish for KB Titan Racing.
    • Anderson’s victory in Pomona was his third in 2024 and 106th in his career, the 401st in Pro Stock for Chevrolet, and the 282nd in the Camaro.
    • Anderson, driver of the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro, secured his 137th career No. 1 qualifier and eighth this year, after securing the top spot on the leaderboard with his fastest run of 6.505 seconds E.T. at 211.20 MPH.

    Quotes:

    JACK BECKMAN, DRIVER OF THE PEAK ANTIFREEZE AND COOLANT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS FUNNY CAR FOR JOHN FORCE RACING:

    “Just amazing. You have a job to do. These are the guys. PEAK made it happen, Chevy made it happen, Cornwell Tools made it happen, but these sets of hands, these minds, these attitudes made it happen, and John (Force), for having the trust in me to do this. He gave me a pep talk before the final. I’m pretty sure we didn’t need a pep talk going against Austin (Prock) and company. If you haven’t been following drag racing, they’ve had a pretty decent year. But for everybody on the car, on the firesuit, on our hearts, it’s awesome. We’re back.”

    Incredible day. Talk about it…

    “Unbelievable. I have spent so much time here (at Pomona). I stood at the starting line for ten years at the Frank Hawley School. Our class was up there, we came down here, 7,000 students over the years. I’ve stood and looked down that race track a whole bunch. There’s so much history that’s happened here. Just the people that have won here. Tonight, to see that with Dallas (Glenn) and Greg (Anderson) in the final round and going up against (Austin) Prock. That car has set a standard for Funny Car we haven’t seen in 30 years. Their year has been absolutely off the charts. When I came in to fill in for John (Force) for the rest of the year, the goal was those two cars were supposed to finish first and second. When the dust cleared, it happened. I thought I was done four years ago, and I got two more of these (Wally trophies).”

    AUSTIN PROCK, DRIVER OF THE AAA CHEVROLET CAMARO SS FUNNY CAR FOR JOHN FORCE RACING:

    “As a competitor, you always believe you can win and go out there and win championships. To go from losing a ride to understanding Robert (Hight) had to step out, and those were some unfortunate circumstances. But it was a dream come true for me. I never wanted it to happen that way, but always wanted to drive a Funny Car, always wanted to race with my family. Man, I got in this thing, and I just felt so comfortable, I felt at home. I knew the capability of this team. I’ve watched my dad (Jimmy Prock) my entire life, and man this ‘Prock Rocket’ just flies. I knew if I could at least do a decent job, we could turn on some win lights, win some races. Things just went much better than that. This thing was on kill all year long. I think that there in the final, that was the third time it didn’t make it past the Christmas Tree after Bradenton. Outstanding weekend, outstanding year.”

    On becoming the first driver to cross the 340-mph threshold in NHRA competition…

    “How about that Chevrolet? That was awesome. It caught me off guard, honestly. We were just really trying to go from A to B. To go 341 mph and some change in a Chevrolet Camaro, that’s something to be proud of. I just can’t thank Chevrolet enough for everything they’ve done for us over the years. I’m proud to race for them.

    To run 3.80 last night in this Chevrolet Camaro and then back it up with 341 (mph), it just is a testament to how great this team is. Right when you think we’re done, we just keep one-upping everyone. It’s such a fun racecar to drive. I’m so proud of my family, so proud of this team. What a great opportunity. Yeah, I’m getting pretty comfortable in this Chevrolet. I saw the scoreboard the last two runs, and definitely catching up to this Funny Car. Definitely going to keep on getting better and better.”

    The dynamic of your team, with your dad, your brother, and crew chief, it seems you don’t have to talk. Everybody just understands what needs to be done, what you have to do…

    “These guys gel so well. A lot of the team has been together for so long, and I’ve known them for a long time but never got the chance to really work with some of them. I did do the superchargers on this car in 2021 when I lost my ride, so had some familiarity with it. But racing with my family, and Nate (Hildahl), I mean, Nate’s known me since I was 10 or 12 years old. I’ve been around him a long time. Every one of these guys are a close friend. We have a lot of fun, and we had a lot of success this year. I’m really looking forward to next year. I can’t thank them enough for all of the hard work they put in to give me an opportunity to go up there and stand on the gas and showcase my talent. I think we turned some heads this year.”

    BRITTANY FORCE, DRIVER OF THE CHEVROLET TOP FUEL DRAGSTER FOR JOHN FORCE RACING:

    “To cap off the year, we entered race day with our sixth No. 1, and the fastest Monster Energy Chevrolet Top Fuel car all weekend. Settled for a semifinal finish today, but happy for our teammates winning as well. It was definitely a unique season for this Monster Energy Chevrolet, HendrickCars.com, GHX, Auto Club, Cornwell Tools team. It was a difficult season at the start, but we really turned things around in the Countdown and ended with a strong finish. To win Las Vegas, to be the No. 1 qualifier in Vegas and win the event, then come here and make a semifinal round appearance and end up fifth in points, that’s something I’m very proud of. These guys have worked incredibly hard all season long. They never gave up. They kept fighting. They kept digging. They kept pushing. David Grubnic and John Collins are two of the baddest co-crew chiefs in the business, and I’m proud to be teamed up with them. I’m proud of our season. The day finished how it was supposed to.”

    JOHN FORCE, TEAM OWNER OF JOHN FORCE RACING AND 16-TIME FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMPION:

    “Austin (Prock) is a World Champion, Jack (Beckman) and the PEAK Chevy won for the fourth time this year, and my daughter (Brittany Force) finished fifth in the points. Yeah, we’re excited about that. Everybody performed. Austin Prock, his dad (Jimmy Prock), his brother (Thomas Prock), all of them, at the end of the day, they won the championship. They were in the final. Beckman won the final. But Brittany’s car moved up to fifth. It’s unbelievable. I just want to thank PEAK, Chevrolet, Cornwell Tools, Auto Club. That’s their hot rod, and Robert Hight’s hot rod. Prock has done a great job with it this year, and to have Cornwell Tools with us, for all they’ve invested this year, and we’re heading into next year. I’m happy to see all the sponsors. I’m really proud of our drivers, our team. I want to thank Robert (Hight) for all for the help he’s given me putting back deals. I just want to say thank you to everybody. We had a good closeout here in Pomona, and next we’ll go to the banquet to celebrate.”

    GREG ANDERSON, DRIVER OF THE HENDRICKCARS.COM CHEVROLET CAMARO SS PRO STOCK FOR KB TITAN RACING:

    “I can’t even explain it. That’s incredible. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined. All these young guys are so bad to the bone. They’re so good. It’s so hard to win out here. I haven’t been able to win for the last three months. I’ve had a great car, but haven’t been able to win. I had a rocket ship today. My boys did it for me, I didn’t screw it up. They did it for me. We’re World Champions again. It feels so good. Thank you, Mr. (Hendrick). I told you to make room in that trophy case, and I’m bringing you something home this week. Thank you, Summit, all of our great sponsors. Thank this great race team. KB Titan (Racing) is one and two in the world this year. That’s beyond belief. That’s too cool.”

    When you first started out, did you think you’d win six championships and over 100 races?

    “Absolutely not. I still can’t believe it. But you know? I thank you all so much. You get me up on the tire. I’ve got to do whatever I can to race these young guns. They’re bad to the bone. It’s the future of our sport. Thank God, we’ve got them, but holy crap. It’s a handful.”

    When you put it in high gear, did you look?

    “(Heck) no. I was scared to look over. I didn’t want to see (Dallas Glenn) ahead of me.”

    For you to have this season, how does this feel after the past few seasons?

    “It definitely makes you work harder. They’re (Elite Motorsports) are a great bunch over there, great bunch of races. Man, they drive the wheels of those racecars. We have had a heck of a battle all year long, and we came out on top today. The future of the sport is just fantastic, the great depth we’ve got, all of the young guns. It’s fun, it’s cool. I had a blast. The good Lord shined on me.”

    Up Next:

    The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off with the NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Fla., March 7-9. Coverage airs throughout the weekend with NHRA on FOX and NHRA.tv, streaming available via AppleTV, Android TV, and Roku devices.

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  • BECKMAN, BROWN, ANDERSON AND M. SMITH END 2024 SEASON WITH WINS AT IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS

    BECKMAN, BROWN, ANDERSON AND M. SMITH END 2024 SEASON WITH WINS AT IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS

    POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2024) – Jack Beckman closed out the 2024 season NHRA season with a thrilling Funny Car victory on Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, defeating John Force Racing teammate and world champion Austin Prock in the final round to close out the 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.

    Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the last of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the sixth race in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

    In the teammate versus teammate final round, Beckman went a career-best 3.812-seocnds at 327.35 mph in his 11,000-horsepower PEAK Chevrolet Camaro SS to defeat Prock and pick up his second win of the season since taking over driving duties for John Force in August. It’s been a magical ride for Beckman, a former world champion, who won his 35th career race on Sunday.

    To get to the final round on Sunday, Beckman knocked off Terry Haddock, Blake Alexander and Ron Capps, ensuring Prock and Force/Beckman finished first and second in the loaded Funny Car ranks.

    “It doesn’t get any higher than this,” Beckman said. “It’s just magical at your home track. It’s special when it’s the Winternationals when the Winternationals was the first race of the year, but the Finals is finals, right? Whoever wins here gets a couple months to say we were the baddest on race day.

    “This season has just been just pinch-me moment after pinch-me moment. The way John went out was terrible, but he’s still with us, and I think he’s just as valuable standing on the starting line as he is strapped in the car at the starting line. Having John here doesn’t make us want to win more. We want to win every time we go out there. It just made winning that much more special. To see Brittany [Force] win after a two-year winless drought the weekend her dad comes back and then Austin double up with her, was just great (in Las Vegas). We’re right back in another final against Austin, and this time we won it.”

    Prock advanced to his 12th final round in his dazzling championship season in Funny Car.

    Top Fuel’s Antron Brown qualified just 12th in his 11,000-horsepower Matco Tools/Toyota dragster, but as he’s done all year, the standout was in prime form during eliminations. He knocked off Justin Ashley, who entered the weekend with the points lead, with a run of 3.696-seconds at 331.53 mph in an incredible matchup to open eliminations and then faced off with another title contender in Shawn Langdon. Both drivers ran into trouble, but Brown recovered and advanced to the semifinals against Force.

    A spectacular season in Pro Stock came down to a thrilling winner-take-all final round, with Greg Anderson defeating KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn with a run of 6.501 at 211.13 to slip past Glenn’s run of 6.516. It hands Anderson a remarkable sixth world championship, tying him with Erica Enders and Warren Johnson for the second-most in Pro Stock history.

    In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Matt Smith ended his year with a strong statement on his Denso Auto Parts/Matt Smith Racing Buell, defeating world champion Gaige Herrera in the final round with a run of 6.702 at 202.12. It is Smith’s second win this season and the 41st in his career, enabling the six-time world champion to finish second to Herrera for the first time in his career.

    Smith, who also qualified No. 1, took down Aaron Pine, Marc Ingwersen and Steve Johnson to reach the final round, setting up another marquee matchup with Herrera. This time, Smith had enough to get past the two-time defending champion,

    “We came in knowing we probably couldn’t get three hats, but we knew we could get two and we did,” said Smith, getting the No. 1 qualifier and winner’s hat. “We got the low qualifier hat and the winner’s hat, just not the champion’s hat. Still, we were able to put pressure on Gaige [Herrera]. He’s a deserving champ, and we just made too many mistakes.

    “I love doing this, but I’ve thought about getting off and putting some young kid on the bike. I’m 52 and it’s hard to keep up but I still love it. Actually, our sponsor, Denso told me to stop talking about retirement. I still have a job, so I plan to come back and push hard to get that seventh championship next year. “

    Herrera advanced to his 12th final round of the season in just 15 races.

    The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 6-9 with the NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway.


    POMONA, Calif. — Final finish order (1-16) at the 59th annual In-N-Out NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip. The race is the final of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

    TOP FUEL:

    1. Antron Brown; 2. Doug Kalitta; 3. Tony Stewart; 4. Brittany Force; 5. Clay Millican; 6. Gary Pritchett; 7. Jasmine Salinas; 8. Shawn Langdon; 9. Shawn Reed; 10. Justin Ashley; 11. Tony Schumacher; 12. Josh Hart; 13. Krista Baldwin; 14. Billy Torrence; 15. Steve Torrence; 16. Ida Zetterstrom.

    FUNNY CAR:

    1. Jack Beckman; 2. Austin Prock; 3. Matt Hagan; 4. Ron Capps; 5. J.R. Todd; 6. Daniel Wilkerson; 7. Blake Alexander; 8. Chad Green; 9. Jason Rupert; 10. Terry Haddock; 11. Cruz Pedregon; 12. Bob Tasca III; 13. Alexis DeJoria; 14. Paul Lee; 15. Steven Densham; 16. Jeff Diehl.

    PRO STOCK:

    1. Greg Anderson; 2. Dallas Glenn; 3. Aaron Stanfield; 4. Erica Enders; 5. Camrie Caruso; 6. Cristian Cuadra; 7. Cory Reed; 8. Matt Hartford; 9. Jeg Coughlin; 10. Fernando Cuadra Jr.; 11. Jerry Tucker; 12. Derrick Reese; 13. Chris McGaha; 14. Troy Coughlin Jr.; 15. Kenny Delco; 16. Eric Latino.

    PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:

    1. Matt Smith; 2. Gaige Herrera; 3. Angie Smith; 4. Steve Johnson; 5. Chase Van Sant; 6. Marc Ingwersen; 7. Richard Gadson; 8. Geno Scali; 9. John Hall; 10. Jianna Evaristo; 11. Chris Bostick; 12. Ryan Oehler; 13. Clayton Howey; 14. Lance Bonham; 15. Hector Arana Jr; 16. Aaron Pine.

    POMONA, Calif. — Sunday’s final results from the 59th annual In-N-Out NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip. The race is the final of 20 in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series:

    Top Fuel — Antron Brown, 3.681 seconds, 330.55 mph def. Doug Kalitta, 3.710 seconds, 331.94 mph.

    Funny Car — Jack Beckman, Chevy Camaro, 3.812, 327.35 def. Austin Prock, Camaro, 5.028, 165.42.

    Pro Stock — Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.501, 211.30 def. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.516, 210.50.

    Pro Stock Motorcycle — Matt Smith, Buell, 6.705, 202.12 def. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.722, 201.91.

    Top Alcohol Dragster — Julie Nataas, 5.180, 275.62 def. Shawn Cowie, 13.582, 54.61.

    Top Alcohol Funny Car — Shane Westerfield, Chevy Camaro, 5.423, 267.69 def. Ray Martin, Camaro, 5.973, 155.44.

    Competition Eliminator — Travis Gusso, Chevy Cobalt, 10.377, 93.93 def. Jason Grima, Ford Mustang, Foul – Red Light.

    Super Stock — Justin Jerome, Plymouth Duster, 10.616, 120.67 def. Shelby Williams, Chevy Camaro, 9.718, 134.66.

    Stock Eliminator — John McLaughlin, Plymouth Road Runner, 10.565, 126.35 def. Michael Wann, Plymouth Barracuda, 10.794, 121.25.

    Super Comp — Bob Van Popering, Dragster, 8.879, 182.08 def. Nick Alejamdre, Dragster, Foul – Red Light.

    Super Gas — Val Torres, Chevy Corvette, 9.919, 154.88 def. Kris Whitfield, ’27-T Ford, 9.887, 155.27.

    Top Sportsman — Joe Mellof, Pontiac GXP, 9.158, 94.33 def. Robert Strohm, Ford Mustang, Foul – Red Light.

    Top Dragster — Ed Olpin, Dragster, 7.058, 187.55 def. Kevin Wright, Dragster, 6.274, 202.82.

    Junior Dragster Shootout — Makenzie Higgins, Motivational, 11.249, 56.24 def. Jenna Chesleigh, Halfscale, 11.156, 57.38.

    POMONA, Calif. — Final round-by-round results from the 59th annual In-N-Out NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, the final of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series:

    TOP FUEL:

    ROUND ONE — Clay Millican, 3.654, 336.49 def. Tony Schumacher, 3.714, 332.02; Jasmine Salinas, 3.691, 330.07 def. Shawn Reed, 3.679, 330.96; Antron Brown, 3.966, 331.53 def. Justin Ashley, 3.704, 330.31; Doug Kalitta, 3.688, 336.23 def. Ida Zetterstrom, 8.458, 73.26; Brittany Force, 3.697, 335.65 def. Krista Baldwin, 3.822, 273.44; Gary Pritchett, 3.715, 333.91 def. Steve Torrence, 5.414, 175.09; Shawn Langdon, 3.690, 332.92 def. Josh Hart, 3.733, 327.90; Tony Stewart, 3.742, 320.74 def. Billy Torrence, 3.949, 260.16;

    QUARTERFINALS — Stewart, 3.712, 334.15 def. Pritchett, 3.761, 330.39; Brown, 5.031, 184.57 def. Langdon, 21.385, 67.35; Kalitta, 3.640, 333.82 def. Salinas, 8.758, 83.26; Force, 3.698, 331.94 def. Millican, 3.689, 331.85;

    SEMIFINALS — Brown, 3.693, 330.88 def. Force, 8.740, 71.38; Kalitta, 3.678, 334.90 def. Stewart, 3.738, 319.37;

    FINAL — Brown, 3.681, 330.55 def. Kalitta, 3.710, 331.94.

    FUNNY CAR:

    ROUND ONE — Daniel Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 3.910, 333.08 def. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 5.774, 125.85; Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.874, 329.18 def. Steven Densham, Mustang, Foul – Red Light; Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 3.828, 341.68 def. Jason Rupert, Mustang, 3.913, 313.00; Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.842, 332.18 def. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 10.993, 82.06; Jack Beckman, Camaro, 3.847, 336.23 def. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 3.981, 306.26; Blake Alexander, Mustang, 3.876, 329.18 def. Alexis DeJoria, GR Supra, 6.305, 106.16; Chad Green, Mustang, 3.998, 315.86 def. Paul Lee, Charger, 6.784, 101.85; J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.858, 330.07 def. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.794, 164.01;

    QUARTERFINALS — Beckman, 3.831, 332.10 def. Alexander, 9.955, 60.34; Prock, 3.850, 332.26 def. Todd, 3.900, 332.84; Capps, No Time Recorded def. Green, Foul – Centerline; Hagan, 3.856, 333.66 def. Wilkerson, 3.926, 306.88;

    SEMIFINALS — Prock, 3.812, 331.04 def. Hagan, 3.866, 324.44; Beckman, 3.845, 330.39 def. Capps, 6.885, 103.87;

    FINAL — Beckman, 3.812, 327.35 def. Prock, 5.028, 165.42.

    PRO STOCK:

    ROUND ONE — Cory Reed, Chevy Camaro, 6.558, 209.95 def. Jerry Tucker, Camaro, 6.560, 210.24; Cristian Cuadra, Ford Mustang, 6.555, 210.60 def. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.532, 210.08; Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.523, 210.08 def. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.628, 209.23; Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.526, 210.64 def. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 6.542, 209.33; Camrie Caruso, Camaro, 6.522, 210.05 def. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.579, 210.14; Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.544, 210.08 def. Derrick Reese, Mustang, 6.565, 209.52; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.492, 211.66 def. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.600, 207.98; Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.500, 210.18 def. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.591, 210.50;

    QUARTERFINALS — Enders, 6.543, 211.20 def. Caruso, Foul – Red Light; Glenn, 6.533, 210.31 def. C. Cuadra, 6.548, 210.31; Stanfield, 6.513, 210.24 def. Hartford, 8.243, 132.41; Anderson, 6.492, 211.63 def. Reed, 6.564, 209.56;

    SEMIFINALS — Glenn, 6.518, 209.82 def. Enders, 12.169, 75.57; Anderson, 6.488, 211.43 def. Stanfield, 6.510, 211.03;

    FINAL — Anderson, 6.501, 211.30 def. Glenn, 6.516, 210.50.

    PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:

    ROUND ONE — Marc Ingwersen, 6.821, 197.77 def. John Hall, 6.808, 199.67; Geno Scali, Suzuki, 6.810, 197.74 def. Hector Arana Jr, 7.194, 153.26; Angie Smith, Buell, 6.787, 200.47 def. Lance Bonham, Buell, 7.158, 186.56; Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.769, 199.43 def. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.846, 195.96; Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.803, 195.31 def. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.838, 199.94; Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.839, 198.26 def. Ryan Oehler, Foul – Red Light; Matt Smith, Buell, 6.746, 201.46 def. Aaron Pine, Suzuki, 7.247, 189.23; Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.779, 200.00 def. Clayton Howey, Suzuki, 7.014, 184.04;

    QUARTERFINALS — Johnson, 6.831, 195.11 def. Gadson, 6.873, 197.02; A. Smith, 6.768, 200.80 def. Scali, 6.932, 195.17; Herrera, 6.779, 200.08 def. Van Sant, 6.815, 197.77; M. Smith, 6.738, 201.46 def. Ingwersen, 6.850, 196.13;

    SEMIFINALS — Herrera, 6.765, 199.85 def. A. Smith, 6.762, 201.31; M. Smith, 6.747, 201.85 def. Johnson, 6.780, 196.42;

    FINAL — M. Smith, 6.705, 202.12 def. Herrera, 6.722, 201.91.

    POMONA, Calif. — Point standings (top 10) following the 59th annual In-N-Out NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, the final of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series –

    Top Fuel

    1. Antron Brown, 2,600; 2. Doug Kalitta, 2,538; 3. Justin Ashley, 2,526; 4. Shawn Langdon, 2,513; 5. Brittany Force, 2,478; 6. Clay Millican, 2,461; 7. Steve Torrence, 2,447; 8. Tony Schumacher, 2,399; 9. Tony Stewart, 2,325; 10. Shawn Reed, 2,270.

    Funny Car

    1. Austin Prock, 2,817; 2. John Force, 2,651; 3. Ron Capps, 2,529; 4. Matt Hagan, 2,519; 5. Bob Tasca III, 2,435; 6. Blake Alexander, 2,394; 7. Daniel Wilkerson, 2,369; 8. J.R. Todd, 2,336; 9. Chad Green, 2,300; 10. Cruz Pedregon, 2,262.

    Pro Stock

    1. Greg Anderson, 2,714; 2. Dallas Glenn, 2,703; 3. Aaron Stanfield, 2,702; 4. Erica Enders, 2,570; 5. Jeg Coughlin, 2,425; 6. Matt Hartford, 2,355; 7. Cristian Cuadra, 2,339; 8. Jerry Tucker, 2,263; 9. Troy Coughlin Jr., 2,254; 10. Eric Latino, 2,238.

    Pro Stock Motorcycle

    1. Gaige Herrera, 2,804; 2. Matt Smith, 2,715; 3. Richard Gadson, 2,511; 4. Angie Smith, 2,481; 5. Hector Arana Jr, 2,473; 6. Chase Van Sant, 2,457; 7. John Hall, 2,341; 8. Jianna Evaristo, 2,331; 9. Steve Johnson, 2,328; 10. Chris Bostick, 2,209.
  • Wayne Taylor Racing Lamborghini Super Trofeo Team End Year with Hardware Haul at Jerez de le Frontera World Finals

    Wayne Taylor Racing Lamborghini Super Trofeo Team End Year with Hardware Haul at Jerez de le Frontera World Finals

    CÁDIZ, Spain (November 17, 2024) — The Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) Lamborghini Super Trofeo (LST) team officially capped off the 2024 season following the World Finals doubleheader from Jerez de la Frontera. The team departs Spain with a haul of trophies from the World Finals, including a World Finals AM Class win by Glenn McGee and Anthony McIntosh and two second place finishes by Nate Stacy and Nick Persing in the PRO|AM Class.

    For Danny Formal and Ryan Norman, this weekend marked their first World Finals as co-drivers entering the doubleheader event. Coming off their PRO victory to end the LST North America rounds, Formal and Norman knew track position was going to be key in the PRO World Finals races, with over 25 entries from around the world. Formal qualified third for Race 1 while Norman grabbed the eighth spot on the grid for Race 2. Luck didn’t quite fall the way of the No. 101 Huracán LST team in Race 1. With a large and competitive PRO Class, Formal and Norman finished 13th on the day in Race 1 after a penalty shuffled them back in the running order. Eager to rebound from Saturday, Norman was riding steady before contact on an early restart sent the No. 101 back in the pack. Formal then took over in the No. 101, running on pace with the leader and challenged where he could for position and ultimately finished Race 2 in sixth. Although the results may not have been what Formal and Norman hoped for, they ended the World Finals in the top ten of the PRO class standings.

    Nate Stacy and Nick Persing fared well in their PRO|AM competition at the World Finals as the pair stood on the podium in both races. In Saturday’s Race 1, Stacy started in the No. 108 Huracán LST, but mechanical issues at the beginning of the race saw the No. 108 fall to the rear of the field. However, Stacy didn’t bat an eye at those troubles, pushing his way forward up to sixth before handing the control over to Persing at their driver change pitstop. Persing then gave it his all, clawing his way from sixth to finish second on the podium. Carrying their momentum from Saturday, Persing and Stacy were ready to challenge again for a podium position after qualifying in the top five. Once again, the No. 108 duo found themselves in the hunt come closing laps. Stacy brought home the No. 108 in second place on the day in the PRO|AM field to claim another trophy and second in the World Finals class standings.

    Fresh off their back-to-back LST North America AM Class Championship, Glenn McGee and Anthony McIntosh were ready to contend against their global competitors in the AM World Finals. The pair in the No. 169 Global Power Components Huracán LST qualified very well for the World Finals doubleheader, starting third for both races. McGee started off in Saturday’s Race 1 and held steady within the leaders then gave the reins to McIntosh to finish out the 50-minute event. On the final lap, McIntosh saw an opportunity to challenge for the lead and win of the race but contact with the leader closed the door and handed the No. 169 team a second-place result. Ready for redemption, Race 2 saw McIntosh off to a great start before trading driving duties with McGee to take it to the end, leaving pit lane with the lead following their mandatory pit stop. McGee continued to capitalize on the incredible pace inside the No. 169 that propelled them to take the victory in Sunday’s Race 2.

    In their first World Finals together as a driver pairing, Ashton Harrison and Graham Doyle entered the weekend’s doubleheader keen to focus in on earning the best results possible. The AM Class was the one of the largest amongst the World Finals classes with over 20 entries. Knowing their strengths and speed, Harrison and Doyle kept their poise throughout Saturday’s first race and ended with a top ten finish, five spots forward on the grid from their starting position. For Sunday’s Race 2, Doyle and Harrison were ready to leave it all on the line to finish out the year. Harrison started off in the No. 110 DEX Imaging Huracán LST and capitalized on her familiarity with the Jerez de la Frontera circuit before changing driver’s seat with Doyle. Doyle took over from their mandatory pit stop and continued to fight for each spot on the track before a late race caution due to moisture on the track to end the race saw Doyle grab an impressive eighth-place finish. Harrison and Doyle’s pair of results in the top ten of each race saw them finish 10th in the World Finals standings.

    On the year, Wayne Taylor Racing’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo stable tallied an impressive 2024 season with earning 2024 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America AM Class, Team and Dealership titles, 14 wins and 23 total podiums finishes.

    Ryan Norman No. 101 WTR LST (PRO): “Overall I’m very proud of everyone’s effort for the World Finals this year! We showed a lot of great pace, just things didn’t pan out the way we needed things to happen to come out with a better result. We are in a way better position leaving World Finals than we were last season, and I know we will all continue to build on that. Very thankful for this season and opportunity with WTR and my co-driver, Danny Formal, and we will see what the future holds.”

    Danny Formal, No. 101 WTR LST (PRO): “It has been a difficult season, but we ended it P2 in the Championship. Ryan did a fantastic job and getting used to driving with a partner as he drove along last year. We had great pace this World Finals, one of the fastest cars in both races. We had a crazy Race 1, unfortunately ended up with a penalty that put us way back in the field. In Race 2, Ryan had a difficult restart, got hit and fell back to 14th and we were able to come back in my stint to P6. We had the same pace as the leader, and we were going toe-to-toe every lap. So grateful to the WTR team and really excited for 2025 and what’s going to happen.”

    Nate Stacy, No. 108 WTR LST (PRO|AM): “Man, what a way to end off the season! We gave it all we had. Nick drove exceptionally. We gave it everything we had and managed a P2 in both races and in the World Finals championship! Thanks to the WTR team for a fantastic performance all season and to all my sponsors for supporting me throughout this amazing adventure.”

    Nick Persing, No. 108 WTR LST (PRO|AM): “World Finals was awesome and I’m super happy with the result! It was a great way to cap off the season. The team gave us a great car and Nate and I just had to get in and drive it. We struggled with traffic in qualifying and fought our way to the front in the race. Super thankful to WTR and Sentinel Resource Group for making this happen, none of this would be possible without their support.”

    Glenn McGee, No. 169 Global Power Components LST (AM): “To fight for it (World Finals championship) again this year was amazing. Where we lost it was in (qualifying). We didn’t have pole, we lost it just on that point, so I’ll take the ding on that one. (Renaud) Kuppens drove well, he was very clean.”

    Anthony McIntosh, No. 169 Global Power Components LST (AM): “We knew where we were, we knew what we had to do. We didn’t want to push and have a mistake, and we certainly didn’t want to get a penalty. We just drove hard, fair, clean, kept it in a really good position.”

    Graham Doyle, No. 110 DEX Imaging LST (AM): “Leaving World Finals, Ashton and I both feel happy with our performance. Two top 10 finishes in some of the most competitive races of our careers is something I look at with a real a sense of pride. The team did an outstanding job and World Finals was something I truly enjoyed every minute of. I can’t wait for what 2025 holds!”

    Ashton Harrison, No. 110 DEX Imaging LST (AM): “It’s sad to see the season come to an end, but really excited for the 110 car with Graham for us to wrap up World Finals with a P8 and a P10. Mega job by everyone at WTR and the guys that have worked just endless hours to get our car ready because World Finals is always such a challenging weekend, especially on the drivers but also the crew and the cars and all the equipment. So, shout out to the team for always giving us their best and giving us a car that was able to compete like it did. Looking forward to what’s next. I’m super thankful for the opportunity that Graham, WTR and DEX Imaging has given me to be a part of this season and really happy with the outcome and looking forward to what’s to come.”

    ABOUT WAYNE TAYLOR RACING DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
    Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wayne Taylor Racing is a leader in sportscar racing, recognized worldwide for fielding championship winning racing efforts since 2007. Wayne Taylor Racing has run a stable of championship winning cars and drivers in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series for over half a decade, forming the basis of its Driver Development Program. Since its inception in 2015, the team has clinched 14 North American Driver, Team and Dealer Championship titles, fielded the first woman World Finals race winner and became the overall 2017 Champions at the World Finals in Imola, Italy. In addition to its Lamborghini Super Trofeo stable, Wayne Taylor Racing fields a two-car GTP program with its championship winning No. 10 Cadillac V-Series.R and No. 40 Cadillac V-Series.R as well as a GTD program with the No. 45 DEX Imaging Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2.

    For more information on Wayne Taylor Racing’s Driver Development Program and how to get involved, contact Travis Houge at info@waynetaylorracing.com.