NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Nov 09 - 12
2017

Auto Club NHRA Finals

In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip
ELEVATION
1100 feet
WEBSITE

Event Info

The season concludes where it began with an event traditionally laced with drama. The historic racetrack typically enjoys seasonably cool ­temperatures that translate into perfect racing conditions and a spectacular, no-holds-barred battle for the prestigious NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships. It’s a good bet that the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle world titles will still be in doubt at the beginning of the season’s final day.

As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers, as Every Ticket's a Pit Pass® at the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet! Get direct access to the teams, see firsthand as the highly-skilled mechanics service their hot rods between rounds, and get autographs from your favorite NHRA drivers.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 800-884-NHRA (6472). Purchase early and save!


How to Get There: The track is about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. From Interstate 10 east, exit Fairplex Drive or White Avenue and go north; follow signs to Fairplex. From I-10 west, exit Fairplex Drive and go north. The track is about one mile north of the interstate. Arrow Highway provides access from the north.

Visitor Information: La Verne Chamber of Commerce, 909-593-5265; Pomona Chamber of Commerce, 909-622-8484

Schedule
 

Full Racing Schedule

THURSDAY - November 9, 2017

 

Top Alcohol Qualifying Session

3:30 PM

Sportsman Qualifying continue

4:45 PM

 

 

FRIDAY - November 10, 2017

 

Midway Opens

8:30 AM

Pro Stock Bike Autograph Session10:30 AM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)

12:00 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF)

12:30 PM

First Round Follow-UpAfter Q1

Top Alcohol Qualifying Session

1:45 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)

2:45 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF)

3:30 PM

 

 

SATURDAY - November 11, 2017

 

Midway Opens

8:30 AM

Nitro School at the Auto Club Stage10:00 AM

Top Alcohol Qualifying Session

10:30 AM

Mello Yello Autograph Session10:45 AM
MOPAR Autograph Session10:45 AM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)

12:00 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC)

12:30 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1

1:45 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)

2:45 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC)

3:30 PM

 

 

SUNDAY - November 12, 2017

 

Midway Opens

9:00 AM

SealMaster Track Walk9:30 AM

Pre-Race Ceremonies / Race Day Review

9:45 AM

Nitro Eliminations - Round 1

11:00 AM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 1

12:00 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2

12:15 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Round 2

12:45 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2

1:15 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals

1:30 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals

2:15 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals

2:33 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals

3:40 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Finals

3:30 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Finals

3:37 PM

Winner's CircleAfter Finals

 

FAN EVENTS

Thursday, November 9th: 
NHRA Fan Fest at Lordsburg Taphouse & Grill -
Join some of your favorite NHRA Mello Yello drivers for an autograph session and Fan Fest to kick off the NHRA Auto Club Finals - 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM; Autograph Session: 7:00 - 7:45 PM

Friday, November 10th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 8:30 A.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session - At the NHRA Midway Display featuring Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec, Karen Stoffer, Scotty Pollacheck, Angie Smith, Matt Smith, Jerry Savoie, LE Tonglet, Angelle Sampey, Cory Reed, Melissa Surber, Joey Gladstone, and Ryan Oehler - 10:30 A.M.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying. Qualifying rounds are at 12:45 P.M. and 3:30 P.M.
First Round Follow Up – Meet announcer Brian Lohnes in the Pits after first round to get the scoop on the hottest story from Round 1.
Night of Champions - At the NHRA Museum - 5:45 PM

Saturday, November 11th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 8:30 A.M. until the beginning of the fourth Nitro qualifying session.   
MOPAR Autograph Session - Come join all your MOPAR drivers for an autograph session at the MOPAR Midway Display at 10:45 AM.                  
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 10,000 horsepower Nitro qualifying, the pro drivers last chance to make it into the top 16 for Race Day. Qualifying rounds are at 12:45 P.M. and 3:30 P.M.
Nitro School
– Come join Alan Reinhart and Robert Hight at the Auto Club Stage and get schooled on all your Nitro knowledge - 10:00 A.M.
Mello Yello Autograph Session - At the Mello Yello display featuring Doug Kalitta, Jonnie Lindberg, Greg Anderson and Eddie Krawiec - 10:45 A.M.

Sunday, November 12th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 9:00 A.M. until the beginning of the third round of Nitro eliminations.
Sealmaster Trackwalk - Join us in walking the track at Auto Club Raceway with a few of our special guests.
Race Day Review - Get the inside scoop with Alan Reinhart as he runs down the top stories of the weekend before Pre-Race Ceremonies - 10:00 AM
Pre-Race Ceremonies
- Make sure you stick around the Mello Yello FanZone after the trackwalk for our driver introductions - 10:00 A.M.
Race Day - The top 16 qualifiers in each class battle it out head to head for the Wally.
Winner's Circle - Stick around after racing is completed as we crown our Mello Yello event champions. Winners Circle will be held at the starting line or in the staging lanes.

ALL WEEKEND - Come by our NEW NHRA Midway Display for your chance to win prizes, receive event information and renew your NHRA Membership. If you are already an NHRA Member come hang out in our NEW NHRA Member Hospitality Area.

TV Schedule
DateRoundTimeChannelAiring
Friday, November 10, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING6:30 -7:30 PM ETFS1LIVE
Saturday, November 11, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING6:00 - 7:00 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
Saturday, November 11, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING6:00 - 7:00 PM ETFS1LIVE
Sunday, November 12, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING9:00 - 10:00 AM ETFS2RE-AIR
Sunday, November 12, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING10:00 - 11:00 AM ETFS2RE-AIR
Sunday, November 12, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING11:00 AM - Noon ETFS1RE-AIR
Sunday, November 12, 2017NHRA FINALS4:00 - 7:00 PM ETFS1LIVE
Sunday, November 12, 2017NHRA FINALS12:00 - 3:00 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
Monday, November 13, 2017NHRA FINALS10:00 PM - 1:00 AM ETFS2RE-AIR
Thursday, November 16, 2017NHRA IN 308:00 - 8:30 PM ETFS2ORIGINAL
Friday, November 17, 2017NHRA IN 304:00 - 4:30 AM ETFS2RE-AIR
Friday, November 17, 2017NHRA FINALS10:00 PM - 1:00 AM ETFS2RE-AIR
Saturday, November 18, 2017NHRA IN 303:00 - 3:30 PM ETFS1RE-AIR
Sunday, November 19, 2017NHRA IN 304:00 - 4:30 PM ETFS2RE-AIR
Sunday, December 3, 2017NHRA IN 305:00 - 5:30 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
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First Responders

NHRA Salutes First Responders logoThroughout the 2017 season, the NHRA will pay tribute to the legion of first responders, the heroes who are among the first people to arrive and assist at the scene of an emergency.

NHRA Salutes First Responders will honor medical professionals, law-enforcement officers, firefighters, members of the armed forces, and a number of other professions charged with the safety and well-being of the public, much like the Safety Safari is charged with the safety and well-being of the racing community.

As part of the tribute, first responders will be eligible for discounted tickets to the Auto Club NHRA Finals through GovX. Click here to purchase. 

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