Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago

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Step back to one of drag racing’s most legendary season openers — the 1974 NHRA Winternationals at Pomona’s iconic quarter-mile stage. This was broadcast on ABC's Wide World of Sports.

This was a race that blended raw nitro power, future legends breaking out, and championship drama that would echo through the sport for decades.


🏆 Top Fuel: Gary Beck powered to the Top Fuel win in a field stacked with horsepower and high stakes.


🚗 Funny Car: Dave Condit grabbed the Funny Car victory in one of the era’s most intense nitro classes.


🚘 Pro Stock: Bill Jenkins — a true innovator — took Pro Stock honors with his cutting-edge machine that helped redefine the class.


Held at the famed Pomona Fairplex, the Winternationals were more than a season opener — they were where champions began their story. From legendary names tearing up the track to fans packing the stands and the quarter-mile thundering with horsepower, this event was pure NHRA at its best.


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