The NHRA will host a special Veterans Day celebration during the 59th annual NHRA Finals at Pomona Dragstrip this weekend. Fans can receive a limited edition NHRA Challenge Coin honoring veterans and supporting the armed forces.
A special Veterans Day event t-shirt will be available for purchase at NHRA’s NitroMall, with proceeds helping to provide tickets for active military personnel, veterans, and their families to various events. On Saturday, In-N-Out Burger will offer veterans and active military members a free combo meal; they can obtain this by presenting their military ID at the food trucks.
Throughout the racing weekend, veterans will be celebrated in multiple ways. They will have access to a special red-carpet box office window for ticket purchases at the Pomona Dragstrip.
The NHRA and race teams will welcome veteran VIPs, culminating in a parade before Saturday’s qualifying action. Veterans will ride in 25 classic car convertibles, with the Budweiser Clydesdales and the color guard from the 11th ACR Horse Detachment from Fort Irwin participating in the festivities.
“We are honored to continue to celebrate our veterans during our NHRA events, and we’re especially excited to do it at the NHRA Finals in Pomona,” said Evan Jonat, NHRA Vice President of Live Events. “With terrific partners like Air Force, In-N-Out Burger, and GOVX, as well as our race teams, we look forward to recognizing our veterans and their families as we close out an amazing 2024 season.”
