For 60 years, the Winternationals in Pomona, Ca., has provided the perfect springboard for six decades of NHRA championship drag racing.

It has been a showcase for innovation, a grand stage for the absurd and a program chock full of excitement.

Let the record reflect, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) all left the first race of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

Steve Torrence plans to return to competition, absence in Pomona explained. #DragRacingNews #Winternats #nhra - https://t.co/DwuKMwy0wu pic.twitter.com/iz4ESGLuqw

— Competition Plus (@competitionplus) February 10, 2020