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SUNDAY FINAL – HAGAN CLAIMS 1,000TH FUNNY CAR WIN AS STEWART, ANDERSON DELIVER AT POMONA
Matt Hagan added his name to NHRA history Sunday, winning the 1,000th Funny Car race by defeating Ron Capps in the final round of the Winternationals at Pomona. Tony Stewart and Greg Anderson also secured victories in Top Fuel and Pro Stock, respectively, at the third event of the 2026 NHRA season.
Hagan’s 3.876-second run at 330.39 mph edged Capps’ 3.893 at 334.32 in a side-by-side finish that reflected the rivalry between two of the class’s most accomplished drivers. The win marked Hagan’s first of the season and the 56th of his career.
The milestone carried added weight given the stage and the opponent. It also capped a weekend where Hagan controlled the narrative, winning both the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and the race itself.
“I was telling Tony that sometimes you just wake up and you know today’s going to good, and it was great,” Hagan said. “To win with the boss man to double up, and, you know, Leah [Pruett] was No. 1 qualifier, and winning the 1,000th Funny Car and the [Mission] #2Fast2Tasty yesterday …. the only thing we didn’t leave with was the change under the bleachers.”
Momentum built throughout eliminations as Hagan moved past Spencer Hyde, Jason Rupert and J.R. Todd. Each round reinforced a car-and-driver combination that did not falter under pressure.
“This race track has shown me so much love over the years,” Hagan said. “Racing Capps, man, it was like back in the day throwing it down, because we always used to throw down, so it just kind of felt natural.”
Capps reached his second straight final round, defeating Dylan Winefsky, Alexis DeJoria and Jordan Vandergriff. The result leaves Hagan and Capps tied for the Funny Car points lead after three events.
“It’s a magical place because champions are crowned here and tonight reminded me of the championship deals,” Hagan said. “It just felt right.”
In Top Fuel, Tony Stewart delivered his first Winternationals victory and the first Top Fuel win for his Elite Motorsports team. His 3.683 at 332.51 defeated Justin Ashley in the final round.
The victory represented more than a single race result. It validated a program Stewart believed was close to breaking through.
“I’ve been [in NHRA] for five years now and following Leah around and being a part of it, but it doesn’t take long to realize how special Pomona is in drag racing,” Stewart said. “To be able to come here, and especially on an anniversary or for NHRA, you couldn’t ask for a better scenario for me.”
Stewart’s path included wins over Will Smith, Josh Hart and Shawn Langdon. His reaction time and performance in the final allowed him to track down Ashley, who had been sharp on the starting line throughout eliminations.
“I literally told [team owner] Richard Freeman and Royce Freeman on Friday… all the stuff that you need to be successful is right here right now,” Stewart said. “I had no idea in 48 hours that it was going to come together.”
Ashley reached his first final of the season with round wins over Maddi Gordon, Leah Pruett and Doug Kalitta. Kalitta leaves Pomona as the Top Fuel points leader.
In Pro Stock, Greg Anderson extended his dominance at Pomona, winning for the 17th time at the facility. His 6.505 at 209.88 defeated KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn in the final.
The performance added to Anderson’s legacy, giving him 113 career wins and tying the track record for victories. It also marked his eighth Winternationals triumph, matching Bob Glidden’s class record.
“I came to the racetrack today with a lot of confidence,” Anderson said. “I knew I was going to have a great hot rod.”
Anderson was the quickest in every round, defeating Kenny Delco, Matt Latino and Greg Stanfield before facing Glenn. The final round required precision against a teammate who has emerged as a consistent contender.
“When you race Dallas, you’ve got to be perfect and I really didn’t make any big errors today, and the car was flawless,” Anderson said. “It really doesn’t matter how much you win by as long as that win light comes on.”
Glenn reached his second straight final round with wins over Matt Hartford, Eric Latino and Dave Connolly. He maintains the Pro Stock points lead despite the runner-up finish.
The NHRA season continues April 24-26 at the 4-Wide Nationals in Concord, NC.
SATURDAY QUALIFYING – PRUETT, TODD, ANDERSON SECURE NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT NHRA WINTERNATIONALS
Leah Pruett, J.R. Todd, and Greg Anderson claimed No. 1 qualifying positions in their respective categories at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, setting the stage for Sunday eliminations. The trio led Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock fields at the third stop of the 2026 NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series season.
Pruett secured her first No. 1 qualifier since 2023 with a 3.724-second pass at 329.75 mph recorded on Friday. The run held through Saturday and marked the 16th top qualifying effort of her career.
Her performance comes one race after advancing to the final round, positioning her as a contender for her first victory of the season. The No. 1 spot also delivers a first-round bye, providing a strategic advantage heading into eliminations.
“We’re thrilled with where our performance is at and the confidence and momentum is building with this team,” Pruett said. “Yeah, I’m happy. I have my own work to do, but man, we’re moving and grooving and looking forward to eliminations tomorrow.”
Josh Hart qualified second with a 3.733 at 336.15 mph, continuing his strong start after a win in Gainesville. Shawn Langdon followed in third with a 3.745 at 338.51 mph, maintaining his presence among the top contenders.
In Funny Car, Todd returned to the top of the qualifying ladder for the first time in five years with a 3.896-second run at 335.32 mph. The performance marked his 15th career No. 1 qualifier and first since the 2021 season.
Todd’s resurgence places him in position to contend for a historic milestone, with Sunday’s eliminations determining the winner of the 1,000th Funny Car race. His pairing against Blake Alexander in the opening round offers an immediate test.
“It just shows that the performance of our DHL hot rod, that it’s coming around thanks to Dickie [Venables] and Todd [Smith],” Todd said. “It was awesome to see that 3.89 come up on the scoreboard when I went by, but I’m just happy for the guys; they put in so much hard work back there in the pit area.
“I saw the 1,000th Funny Car winner trophy on the wall up there in Q3. That’d be an awesome accomplishment. There’s been a lot of great Funny Car drivers and it was pretty awesome to see Shawn [Langdon, Top Fuel teammate] get the [1,000th Top Fuel win] last year in Charlotte. So, if we could pull that off and put that trophy next to his at the shop, I think that would make Connie [Kalitta, team owner] really happy. I love coming here. There’s a lot of history at this place and hopefully we can add some more history tomorrow.”
Ron Capps qualified second with a 3.919 at 330.88 mph, while Jordan Vandergriff secured the third spot with a 3.925 at 329.99 mph. Both drivers remain within striking distance entering race day.
In Pro Stock, Anderson claimed his second No. 1 qualifier of the season and the 142nd of his career with a 6.516-second run at 209.69 mph. The pass improved on his Friday effort and reinforced his position atop the field.
Anderson’s qualifying success adds to a career record that includes multiple wins at Pomona, where he seeks his 17th victory. His opening-round matchup against Kenny Delco presents the first step toward that goal.
Eliminations for the Winternationals begin Sunday at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip.
SATURDAY #2FAST2TASTY – KALITTA, HAGAN, GLENN BUILD MOMENTUM WITH #2FAST2TASTY WINS AT NHRA WINTERNATIONALS
Doug Kalitta continued his recent dominance in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, defeating Maddi Gordon in Top Fuel to headline Saturday’s bonus race winners at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona. Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also secured victories, strengthening their positions heading into eliminations.
Kalitta’s victory marked his seventh win in the specialty event since the start of the 2025 season, reinforcing his command of the Saturday format. His 3.747-second pass at 333.66 mph proved enough to hold off Gordon’s challenge and maintain his grip on the program.
The performance further solidified Kalitta’s standing at Pomona, where he already owns the most Top Fuel wins in track history. With momentum from Saturday and the points lead entering the weekend, he positioned himself for another potential milestone on Sunday.
“I think the fans like racing on Saturday. I think it’s cool just to be able to just try to outrun the people you raced the previous race, and winning these things on Saturday is huge momentum for everybody on our team,” Kalitta said. “Every time we go up there, regardless of what we’re doing with somebody in the other lane, I’m always just trying to get the win light to come on in our lane.
“The car got to about half track, and it was really cool because you can tell that the tires aren’t slipping and it’s hooked up one-to-one. I knew I had a good shot at getting the win. Tomorrow, it’s just one round at a time. Everybody’s tough, first round to fourth round, if you can make it that far.”
Kalitta’s consistency in the Mission Challenge has mirrored his overall approach, where clean, repeatable runs have become the foundation of his success. The Saturday format, which pits drivers against recent opponents, has only amplified that advantage.
The Top Fuel veteran now turns his focus to eliminations, where his track record suggests he remains the driver to beat. His ability to convert Saturday success into Sunday wins has been a defining trait during this stretch.
In Funny Car, Hagan delivered a timely performance, defeating Paul Lee in the final round with a 3.940-second run at 329.58 mph. The win marked his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victory of the 2026 season.
Hagan’s result builds on his success in the program from a year ago, when he captured the overall Funny Car title in the specialty series. His two consistent runs on Saturday signaled a car capable of contending deep into eliminations.
“It’s a race inside of a race, and I hope I used up all my adrenaline for today,” Hagan said. “It’s cool, what Mission does and to be able to win some money for the crew guys and scoop up the points, it’s exciting. We’ve got a great race car this year, and I’m excited to see what we can do with it. This is one of the little accolades that we get to put up on the shelf, but I think there’s a lot more.
“I’ve been dreaming about getting three trophies: the Mission Challenge, the event trophy and that 1,000th trophy Funny Car trophy, so there’s a lot to be had. That’s wishful thinking, though, because these Funny Cars are super humbling.”
His comments reflect both ambition and caution, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the Funny Car category. While the Saturday win adds confidence, Hagan emphasized the challenge of maintaining consistency across four rounds on race day.
That balance between performance and restraint has defined his approach entering Sunday. With a proven car and momentum from the bonus race, Hagan remains a central figure in the Funny Car storyline.
Dallas Glenn extended his unbeaten run in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge this season, defeating Aaron Stanfield in the Pro Stock final. His 6.525-second pass at 208.55 mph continued a streak that began with a win in Phoenix.
The reigning Pro Stock champion has shown little drop-off from his title-winning campaign, carrying that form into both qualifying and specialty competition. His ability to deliver under pressure has made him one of the most consistent performers early in 2026.
“The Mission Challenge brings that race day mentality and gets you ready for Sunday,” Glenn said. “You go out there and get two win lights and that just builds the confidence to know that you can take out anybody when everything’s right. I feel like I’ve got a lot of confidence in the car and I feel like I’m driving good, where I don’t have to think about anything, and you can just go out there and do it, everything clicks and the car runs well.”
Sunday’s first-round pairings for eliminations for the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, the third of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday. DNQs listed below pairings.
Top Fuel — 1. Leah Pruett, 3.724 seconds, 329.75 mph vs. Bye; 2. Josh Hart, 3.733, 336.15 vs. 15. Cameron Ferre, 5.785, 98.91; 3. Shawn Langdon, 3.745, 338.51 vs. 14. Tony Schumacher, 4.618, 152.80; 4. Doug Kalitta, 3.747, 338.34 vs. 13. Ron August, 4.613, 165.92; 5. Shawn Reed, 3.755, 330.31 vs. 12. Clay Millican, 4.022, 236.38; 6. Billy Torrence, 3.774, 334.65 vs. 11. Antron Brown, 3.953, 267.22; 7. Tony Stewart, 3.783, 332.18 vs. 10. Will Smith, 3.870, 324.20; 8. Maddi Gordon, 3.798, 327.98 vs. 9. Justin Ashley, 3.826, 327.98.
Funny Car — 1. J.R. Todd, Toyota GR Supra, 3.896, 335.32 vs. 16. Blake Alexander, Dodge Charger, 4.143, 316.97; 2. Ron Capps, GR Supra, 3.919, 330.88 vs. 15. Dylan Winefsky, Charger, 4.112, 290.82; 3. Jordan Vandergriff, Chevy Camaro, 3.925, 329.99 vs. 14. Daniel Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 4.073, 288.70; 4. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.940, 329.58 vs. 13. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 4.057, 312.06; 5. Austin Prock, Mustang, 3.967, 323.58 vs. 12. Jason Rupert, Mustang, 4.057, 318.09; 6. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.970, 322.65 vs. 11. Paul Lee, Charger, 4.024, 317.87; 7. Alexis DeJoria, Camaro, 3.979, 328.46 vs. 10. Dave Richards, Mustang, 4.010, 317.27; 8. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 3.984, 325.61 vs. 9. Jim Campbell, Mustang, 3.992, 317.34. Did Not Qualify: 17. Jeff Arend, 4.160, 291.76; 18. Cruz Pedregon, 4.317, 217.04.
Pro Stock — 1. Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.516, 209.69 vs. 16. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.583, 208.84; 2. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.525, 209.43 vs. 15. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.575, 209.98; 3. Dave Connolly, Camaro, 6.536, 210.01 vs. 14. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.572, 209.20; 4. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.541, 209.56 vs. 13. Stephen Bell, Camaro, 6.567, 208.68; 5. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.542, 209.65 vs. 12. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.565, 209.23; 6. Cody Anderson, Camaro, 6.547, 209.43 vs. 11. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.554, 210.41; 7. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.550, 209.65 vs. 10. Chris Vang, Camaro, 6.553, 208.33; 8. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.553, 209.85 vs. 9. Matt Latino, Camaro, 6.553, 209.52. Did Not Qualify: 17. Chris McGaha, 6.586, 209.59; 18. Joey Grose, 6.604, 208.46; 19. Mason McGaha, 6.611, 209.23.
FRIDAY QUALIFYING – PRUETT, VANDERGRIFF AND ANDERSON TAKE PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT LUCAS OIL NHRA WINTERNATIONALS
Leah Pruett surged to the provisional No. 1 position in Top Fuel on the final pass of Friday, leading qualifying at the 66th annual NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Jordan Vandergriff in Funny Car and Greg Anderson in Pro Stock also secured the top spots at the third race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Pruett’s 3.724-second run at 329.75 mph in her Tony Stewart Racing dragster came at a critical moment, vaulting her past the field late in the session. The performance continued a strong start to her season following a runner-up finish in Phoenix.
If the run holds, Pruett would claim her 16th career No. 1 qualifier and first of the season at her home track. That opportunity underscores the early-season momentum she has built with a team still finding its peak performance window.
“What we’re seeing today is the cohesiveness of our whole team, the collaboration that has happened over the last year and a half,” Pruett said. “Tony’s [Stewart] competitiveness last year shows how this team has gelled so well and worked really, really hard.
“Temperatures will be cool tomorrow and my opinion is 3.72 is not going to hold, not by any means. But that doesn’t mean that we still can’t come out hopefully up on top, as we work our way into having a solid 3.66-.67 foundation. That’s where our focus is right now, and I think you see that in the overall qualifying position that we’ve been in.”
Pruett’s outlook reflects expectations across the Top Fuel field that conditions on Saturday could reset the order. Cooler temperatures are expected to improve performance and challenge the current standings.
Josh Hart, the Gainesville winner, sits second with a 3.733 at 336.15 mph, while Phoenix winner Shawn Langdon is third at 3.745 and 338.51. The trio signals a competitive early-season mix of established contenders and resurging programs.
Top Fuel — 1. Leah Pruett, 3.724 seconds, 329.75 mph; 2. Josh Hart, 3.733, 336.15; 3. Shawn Langdon, 3.745, 338.51; 4. Shawn Reed, 3.755, 330.31; 5. Doug Kalitta, 3.756, 338.34; 6. Billy Torrence, 3.774, 334.32; 7. Tony Stewart, 3.815, 325.85; 8. Maddi Gordon, 3.819, 326.56; 9. Will Smith, 3.870, 324.20; 10. Clay Millican, 4.272, 200.71; 11. Justin Ashley, 5.016, 144.72; 12. Tony Schumacher, 5.339, 132.82; 13. Antron Brown, 6.044, 113.13; 14. Cameron Ferre, 6.331, 89.05; 15. Ron August, 6.942, 83.45.
In Funny Car, Vandergriff continued his rapid progression with a 3.951 at 327.90 in the John Force Racing Chevrolet. The pass placed him atop the field in just his third Funny Car start and positioned him for a potential first career No. 1 qualifier.
The significance extends beyond performance, as the weekend marks the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history. Vandergriff’s emergence adds a new storyline to a milestone event dominated by veteran names.
“This is definitely a new experience for me,” Vandergriff said. “I’ve never been in this position before, but I’m happy to be here. Coming into this race, I just had a feeling we were going to do well. The first two races were so hot, but we knew what we had, especially in testing before the season started. So coming here, we knew that we had a good race car. That second run felt pretty perfect, and now we’re No. 1. I’m really proud of the team.
“Racing at my home track is very motivating. I have my entire family here, and this is the home track for John Force Racing, too. Pomona has always meant something special. This is where drag racing was introduced to me, and now that I’m here on the same track, it’s pretty surreal.”
Vandergriff’s position also highlights the strength of the John Force Racing camp, with Alexis DeJoria second at 3.989 and Ron Capps third at 4.007. The group reflects a blend of experience and emerging talent shaping the Funny Car landscape.
Funny Car — 1. Jordan Vandergriff, Chevy Camaro, 3.951, 327.90; 2. Alexis DeJoria, Camaro, 3.989, 328.30; 3. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 4.007, 314.17; 4. Austin Prock, Ford Mustang, 4.015, 312.86; 5. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 4.037, 324.75; 6. Dave Richards, Mustang, 4.051, 317.27; 7. Jason Rupert, Mustang, 4.060, 318.09; 8. Paul Lee, Charger, 4.067, 317.87; 9. J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 4.082, 322.19; 10. Blake Alexander, Charger, 4.143, 308.07; 11. Dylan Winefsky, Charger, 4.303, 232.31; 12. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.317, 217.04; 13. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 4.337, 216.65; 14. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.679, 179.09; 15. Chad Green, Mustang, 4.954, 184.04; 16. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 5.471, 140.30. Not Qualified: 17. Jim Campbell, 5.547, 129.24; 18. Todd Lesenko, 5.774, 124.04.
In Pro Stock, Anderson once again asserted control at a facility where he has built much of his legacy. His 6.544 at 209.39 in the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro led both sessions and placed him atop the provisional order.
The six-time world champion is also the defending event winner, and his performance comes after a first-round loss in Phoenix despite qualifying No. 1. That combination of speed and inconsistency has become a focal point as the season develops.
“We come here and we got a decent racetrack that we’re all used to. The grip numbers are back up where we’re used to, and you can run fast,” Anderson said. “Quite honestly, we all missed in the first session. We all should have run better, but that’s because we were too shy. After the first run, everybody learned, so everybody stepped up and it’ll continue to get better tomorrow.
“The field is nowhere near set. It’s going to reset, probably from top to bottom again. This is a great Pro Stock track. You’re going to see this Pro Stock field probably end up being three-hundredths [of a second] from top to bottom, from No. 1 to No. 16.”
That margin underscores the tightening competition in Pro Stock, where small gains in setup and execution often determine qualifying position. Anderson’s comments suggest the field could compress further as teams adjust to improving track conditions.
Dallas Glenn, the reigning world champion and Phoenix winner, is second at 6.553, while Greg Stanfield is third with a 6.568. The trio represents the continued rivalry between top-tier teams that has defined the category in recent seasons.
Qualifying resumes Saturday afternoon, with cooler conditions expected to challenge the current order across all three professional categories. With fields not yet set, Friday’s leaders face a renewed push from contenders aiming to capitalize on improved track performance.
Pro Stock — 1. Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.544, 209.52; 2. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.553, 209.43; 3. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.568, 209.07; 4. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.572, 209.69; 5. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.575, 209.98; 6. Matt Latino, Camaro, 6.575, 209.52; 7. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.575, 209.65; 8. Cody Anderson, Camaro, 6.579, 208.71; 9. Dave Connolly, Camaro, 6.580, 210.01; 10. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.584, 207.91; 11. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.590, 209.30; 12. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.600, 207.98; 13. Joey Grose, Camaro, 6.616, 208.46; 14. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.624, 208.84; 15. Chris Vang, Camaro, 6.627, 207.08; 16. Stephen Bell, Camaro, 6.628, 208.04. Not Qualified: 17. Chris McGaha, 6.643, 209.30; 18. Mason McGaha, 6.670, 208.23; 19. Jeg Coughlin, 6.675, 209.23.
SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING – GRAHAM, IRVING, SORENSEN, SCHNEIDER AND STEINKEY LEAD AT NHRA WINTERNATIONALS
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Final qualifying for the NHRA Winternationals concluded with Steve Graham, John Irving, Hal Sorensen, Steve Schneider, and Aaron Steinkey leading their respective Sportsman categories at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Graham, from South San Francisco, California, led Comp Eliminator with a 6.941-second pass in his 2015 Camaro, running .649 under the B/A index. Ryan Priddy of Chino, California, followed at 6.444 (-0.636), while Josh Lee of Lancaster, California, secured third at 8.774 (-0.626).
Kayla Mozeris of Phoenix, Arizona, qualified fourth at 8.402 (-0.568), with Joe Mozeris rounding out the top five at 6.982 (-0.558). Dean Carter, Scott McClay, Ryan Warter, Alan Freese, and Cali Neff completed the top ten.
In Super Stock, John Irving of Boulder City, Nevada, claimed the No. 1 position with an 11.035-second run, 1.115 seconds under his index. Tim Seymour of San Dimas, California, was second at 8.943 (-1.107), followed by Mike Cotten at 9.943 (-1.057).
Jim Grossi Jr. qualified fourth, with Len Schneider fifth and Shelby Freese sixth. John Winslow, Kyle Rizzoli, Rob Youngblood, and Leo Glasbrenner completed the top ten.
Stock Eliminator was led by Hal Sorensen of Vancouver, Washington, whose 10.674-second pass was 1.176 under the index. Sante Grossi and Darin Grossi followed in second and third with runs of 10.454 (-1.096) and 10.176 (-1.074), respectively.
Mike Cotten and Leo Glasbrenner rounded out the top five, with Jared Jordan, C.W. Hoefer, Pete Lanciers, Justin Lamb, and Ryan Mangus filling the remainder of the top ten.
Steve Schneider of San Diego, California, paced Top Dragster with a 6.110 at 229.12 mph. Steve Will was second at 6.130, while Dan Naylor qualified third with a 6.139.
Reed Taylor and John Richardson completed the top five, followed by Dane Ward, Thomas Bayer, Jordan Ward, Stan Essery, and Steve Moeller.
In Top Sportsman, Aaron Steinkey of Dunmore, Alberta, led the field with a 6.171 at 232.59 mph in his Camaro. Will Yakimetz qualified second at 6.483, while Chris Newman took third at 6.598.
Pat Warr and David Cook rounded out the top five, with Monte Green, Mike Morehead, Jeff Gillette, Bryan Warr, and Larry Giese completing the field.
Eliminations begin with first-round action across all Sportsman categories, where qualifying positions often dictate the path to the winner’s circle.
COMPETITION (FINAL)
1 799 B/A Steve Graham, S. San Francisco CA, ’15 Ca 6.941 7.59 -0.649
2 7167 A/A Ryan Priddy, Chino CA, ’20 Camaro 6.444 7.08 -0.636
3 77 H/EA Josh Lee, Lancaster CA, ’32 Bantam 8.774 9.40 -0.626
4 704 E/SMA Kayla Mozeris, Phoenix AZ, ’05 Cavalier 8.402 8.97 -0.568
5 703 C/DA Joe Mozeris, Phoenix AZ, Dragster 6.982 7.54 -0.558
6 72 A/ND Dean Carter, Peoria AZ, Dragster-Chevy 6.870 7.42 -0.550
7 7235 C/ED Scott McClay, Tehachapi CA, Bos-Dodge 7.292 7.84 -0.548
8 6088 E/SM Ryan Warter, Olalla WA, ’05 Sunfire 8.562 9.10 -0.538
9 727 F/AA Alan Freese, Salinas CA, ’05 Cavalier 8.003 8.54 -0.537
10 5900 J/DA Cali Neff, Westminster CO, Fritz 7.723 8.26 -0.537
SUPER STOCK (FINAL)
1 741 SS/NA John Irving, Boulder City NV, ’80 Aspen 11.035 12.15 -1.115
2 T733 FSS/E Tim Seymour, San Dimas CA, ’16 Camaro 8.943 10.05 -1.107
3 76 SS/JA Mike Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’71 Barracuda 9.943 11.00 -1.057
4 7856 FGT/C Jim Grossi Jr., Brentwood CA, ’69 Corvette 8.855 9.80 -0.945
5 7696 GT/JA Len Schneider, Grass Valley CA, ’84 Thund 9.875 10.80 -0.925
6 710 GT/OA Shelby Freese, Plainfield IN, ’82 Camaro 10.537 11.45 -0.913
7 7391 FSS/D John Winslow, Prunedale CA, ’11 Challenger 9.027 9.90 -0.873
8 703D GT/CA Kyle Rizzoli, San Luis Obispo CA, ’05 Cav 9.042 9.90 -0.858
9 6026 SS/I Rob Youngblood, Nampa ID, ’76 Corvette 9.697 10.55 -0.853
10 8 FSS/F Leo Glasbrenner, Walling TN, ’14 Camaro 9.350 10.20 -0.850
STOCK (FINAL)
1 619 F/SA Hal Sorensen, Vancouver WA, ’69 Camaro 10.674 11.85 -1.176
2 7158 D/SA Sante Grossi, Riverside CA, ’70 Challenger10.454 11.55 -1.096
3 7050 B/SA Darin Grossi, Copperopolis CA, ’64 Fury 10.176 11.25 -1.074
4 4688 G/SA Mike Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’73 Duster 10.928 12.00 -1.072
5 7155 FS/D Leo Glasbrenner, Walling TN, ’17 Camaro 9.533 10.60 -1.067
6 7503 B/SA Jared Jordan, Modesto CA, ’64 Dodge 10.215 11.25 -1.035
7 73 G/SA C W Hoefer, Calimesa CA, ’73 Firebird 10.965 12.00 -1.035
8 7801 F/SA Pete Lanciers, Spring Valley CA, ’73 Dust 10.832 11.85 -1.018
9 7474 FS/C Justin Lamb, Henderson NV, ’23 Camaro 9.311 10.30 -0.989
10 7616 H/SA Ryan Mangus, Colton CA, ’68 Nova 11.172 12.15 -0.978
TOP DRAGSTER (FINAL)
1 7014 Steve Schneider, San Diego CA, Dragster-MBRE 6.110 229.12 229.12
2 7237 Steve Will, Fortuna CA, Sarmento-Dodge 6.130 234.37 234.37
3 76 Dan Naylor, Colfax CA, Dragster-Chevy 6.139 226.09 226.09
4 7091 Reed Taylor, Indian Springs NV, ’23 Altered 6.155 224.21 224.21
5 77 John Richardson, Santa Clarita CA, Dragster-Ch 6.166 224.77 224.77
6 4358 Dane Ward, Mena AR, Nelson-Chevy 6.207 224.36 224.36
7 79 Thomas Bayer, Cherry Valley CA, Miller-Chevy 6.239 226.47 226.47
8 425W Jordan Ward, Mena AR, Nelson-Chevy 6.251 181.52 181.52
9 613 Stan Essery, Sherwood Park AB, Maddox-Chevy 6.254 218.72 218.72
10 751 Steve Moeller, Norwalk CA, Don Davis-BROD 6.262 218.09 218.09
TOP SPORTSMAN (FINAL)
1 699B Aaron Steinkey, Dunmore AB, ’68 Camaro 6.171 232.59 232.67
2 6502 Will Yakimetz, Vegreville AB, ’69 Camaro 6.483 219.97 219.97
3 7598 Chris Newman, Lancaster CA, ’22 Camaro 6.598 212.09 212.09
4 7038 Pat Warr, Salt Lake City UT, ’19 Corvette 6.676 208.26 208.26
5 3 David Cook, Novato CA, ’67 Mustang 6.687 206.10 206.10
6 518 Monte Green, Mesa AZ, ’08 Mustang 6.711 206.61 206.61
7 4720 Mike Morehead, Bryant AR, ’13 Camaro 6.748 204.73 204.73
8 757 Jeff Gillette, Rescue CA, ’06 GTO 6.857 200.80 201.01
9 7 Bryan Warr, Riverton UT, ’69 Camaro 6.872 201.28 201.28
10 714 Larry Giese, Redwood Valley CA, ’95 Daytona 6.880 197.57 199.73
