History found its moment Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, and Matt Hagan was the one behind the wheel when it happened.
In a milestone final round to close out the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Hagan drove to victory in the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history, defeating Ron Capps with a strong 3.876 at 330.39 mph.
It wasn’t just another win – it was one of those moments that will be replayed anytime the conversation turns to Funny Car history. Against a fellow multi-time world champion in Capps, Hagan delivered a clean, decisive run when it mattered most.
Top Fuel saw Tony Stewart continue building momentum in his nitro career, powering to a 3.683 at 332.51 mph to secure the victory. Round by round, Stewart showed the kind of consistency that wins races – and increasingly, commands attention in the class.
In Pro Stock, Greg Anderson added another chapter to his already-stacked Pomona résumé. The six-time world champion picked up his 113th career victory — and a record-tying 17th at Pomona — by turning in a 6.505 at 209.88 mph to hold off reigning world champion Dallas Glenn in the final. It was a matchup that felt inevitable, and Anderson once again proved why this track has long been one of his strongest.
The sportsman categories rounded out a full weekend of racing.
Doug Gordon defeated Annie Whiteley in Top Alcohol Funny Car, while Garrett Bateman drove past Jon Bradford for the Top Alcohol Dragster win.
In Legacy Nitro Funny Car competition, Geoff Monise got the victory over Nathan Sitko, adding a nostalgic punch to the final eliminations.
Three races into the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Pomona once again delivered — big speeds, heavyweight matchups, and a piece of history that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
This story was originally published on April 14, 2026. 
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