Austin Prock of John Force Racing is on the verge of winning his first NHRA Funny Car championship at the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Finals in Pomona. Prock had an insurmountable lead after Friday’s qualifying round and only needed to make a run to secure the championship. Despite rain delays, Prock’s championship season remained triumphant.
Teammate Jack Beckman was the top qualifier with a 3.828-second run at 334.82 mph, while Prock followed closely behind in second place. Prock’s recent win in Las Vegas relieved the pressure for the Finals, allowing him to enjoy the weekend at Pomona Dragstrip.
In the Top Fuel category, Justin Ashley is in position to win his first NHRA championship, with a 44-point lead over Antron Brown. Shawn Langdon is closely behind, a point behind Brown. The competition in Top Fuel is intense, with all drivers vying for the championship title.
In Pro Stock, Aaron Stanfield leads with a 32-point advantage over Dallas Green, while in Pro Stock Motorcycle, Gaige Herrera has a significant lead over Matt Smith. The NHRA Finals in Pomona are shaping up to be an exciting conclusion to the 2024 season.
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Finals continue in Pomona, fans are eagerly watching to see who will come out on top in the various categories. With intense competition and unpredictable weather conditions, the championship titles are still up for grabs as the weekend progresses.
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