NHRA isn’t taking any chances with Friday’s weather forecast at Pomona, moving up professional qualifying for the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in hopes of getting both scheduled sessions completed before potential rain arrives.
The sanctioning body announced the revised schedule Thursday, moving the opening session of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying to 11 a.m. PT at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The second session is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., giving teams an earlier opportunity to make their runs at the season-ending event.
Pro Stock Motorcycle will lead off both sessions, followed by Pro Stock, Funny Car and Top Fuel. The revised schedule keeps the original qualifying order intact while moving the action earlier in the day.
Lucas Oil NHRA Drag Racing Series competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, ahead of the professional categories.
The 61st annual NHRA Finals marks the conclusion of the six-race Countdown to the Championship and the 20-race NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
REVISED FRIDAY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, NOV. 13 — ALL TIMES PACIFIC
8:30 a.m. Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition begins
11 a.m. First professional qualifying session
1:30 p.m. Second professional qualifying session
Both professional sessions will run in this order: Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock, Funny Car and Top Fuel.
