Nationals, which was nicknamed the "Big-Go". Thus, the Winternationals got nicknamed the "Big-Go West". It has remained at this location ever since. For many years, this event was sponsored by Chief Auto Parts and later its successor AutoZone, but later was sponsored by CSK Automotive, and now its current successor, O'Reilly Auto Parts. 2008 saw Top fuel & funny car races be reduced to the present 1000 feet. The season closer, the NHRA Finals, was brought to the facility in 1984 from the now defunct Orange County International Raceway. When the event was first brought to Pomona, the event was sponsored by Winston (after NHRA's main title sponsor at the time, RJ Reynolds' "Winston" cigarette brand). From 2010-19, and again from 2021-22, the event was sponsored by the Automobile Club of Southern California, which is affiliated with AAA. The 2020 event was sponsored by Stellantis and Royal Dutch Shell when it was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway because Clark County, Nevada allowed spectators when California still banned mass gatherings because of the global pandemic. Beginning in 2023, In-N-Out Burger will become naming rights sponsor for both the circuit and the NHRA Finals. Other Racing From 1934 to 1937 a mile dirt oval was located at the facility. The dirt oval was once again opened in the 1950s but closed in 1959. Pomona was also home to a 1.7 mile paved road course which operated in 1998 and 1999. From 1956 to 1961, a 2-mile temporary road course was located in the parking lot. Winners NHRA Winternationals Note: In 2021 The race was postponed due to COVID-19 unit July 30th - Ang 1st 2021. NHRA Finals NOTE: The Finals has been held in the Southwest area from 1965-73, the Los Angeles metropolitan area from 1974-2019, and again since 2021, and Las Vegas in 2020. References External links NHRA's Official Site NHRA Division 7 drag racing venues Motorsport venues in California Sports venues in Los Angeles County, California Buildings and structures in Pomona, California Sports in Pomona, California