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NHRA Crowns Champions by Points After Rain Cancels Pomona Finale

Persistent rain at Pomona forced NHRA to award season titles by standings, highlighting the weight of playoff consistency.

Overview

  • Persistent storms canceled Sunday eliminations at Pomona, ending the Finals without on-track pro rounds.
  • Doug Kalitta clinched his second Top Fuel crown Saturday when qualifying was washed out, his points lead over teammate Shawn Langdon unassailable.
  • Funny Car’s Austin Prock, Pro Stock’s Dallas Glenn and Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson were awarded 2025 titles based on pre-event standings.
  • NHRA set elimination ladders by championship order after all pro qualifying was rained out, a rarity reported only once before since 2000.
  • The champions were formally honored Monday at Pechanga Resort Casino, with Kalitta crediting crew chief Alan Johnson and team consistency for the season’s dominance.