Stanfield Seeks Renewed Pro Stock Momentum In Pomona
Aaron Stanfield (NHRA photo)
POMONA, Calif. – Pro Stock standout Aaron Stanfield had an exceptional season last year, and with the 65th Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on tap, he aims to continue his momentum at Pomona during race three of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Stanfield drives the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage/Melling Performance/Janac Brothers Racing car for Pro Stock powerhouse team Elite Motorsports.
Last season, he gathered six race wins and four runner-up finishes, and with two previous Pomona wins to his credit, Stanfield hopes a return to Pomona will kickstart his campaign this year.
“I love racing in Pomona and look forward to getting back there,” Stanfield said. “We did some testing following the Phoenix race and we felt like we came away with some direction, and it was a great showcase of how hard our guys are willing to work to win.”
The 2024 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals saw Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) claiming wins. This season’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, including elimination coverage on Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Last weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Stanfield advanced to the semifinals, where he met up with eventual winner and reigning world champion Greg Anderson. Heading into Pomona, Stanfield is focused on building on his momentum from Phoenix and continuing to push forward.
“Heading into Pomona, I think we just need to keep our heads down and work,” Stanfield said. “During these back-to-back races, my mindset is to focus on one thing at a time. All these Elite Motorsports guys have worked hard and I just need to do my part to make sure their hard work pays off.”
With his semifinal finish in Phoenix, Stanfield will be entered into this weekend’s Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday, when he’ll rematch with Anderson.
The other pairing will be Gainesville winner Dallas Glenn and Cory Reed. Jeg Coughlin won the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season last weekend in Phoenix.
“I’m looking forward to competing in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday,” Stanfield said. “Hopefully, it’s the first of many Saturday race days for this team. I wouldn’t mind following up Jeg’s win with one of our own and keep it in the Elite Motorsports family.”
Fans can also see the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Legends Nitro Funny Cars and Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at Pomona, while the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department will hold a special racing exhibition.
