Pomona Raceway is a dragstrip at Fairplex in Pomona, California, and a venue for NHRA racing. Its history dates to 1950, and its location near Interstate 10 makes the driving approach easy to orient around.
- Location: Fairplex in Pomona, California.
- Track history: the dragstrip opened in 1950.
- Driving approach: Interstate 10 and Fairplex Drive are key routes.
Where is Pomona Raceway?
Pomona Raceway is at Fairplex, about one mile north of Interstate 10. Arrow Highway provides access from the north, while Fairplex Drive connects the venue to the freeway.
The track opened in 1950 through the combined efforts of the Pomona Valley Timing Association, Pomona Police Chief Ralph Parker, and the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. It was established to give street racers a safer place to compete.
The venue is now named In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The track took that name in 2023, and its season-ending race became the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
Which events take place at the track?
Pomona Raceway hosts drag racing, including NHRA events. The NHRA Finals are the season-ending race of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Event schedules and formats depend on the particular race. For an NHRA Finals visit, check the event’s schedule for its qualifying and elimination sessions, gate opening details, and any other activities. That helps you plan how much of the day to spend at the venue rather than assuming every event follows the same timetable.
The track began with a safety-minded purpose: bringing street racers onto a dedicated course. That early role connects its local beginnings with its place in organized drag racing today.
How do you get tickets for Pomona Raceway?
Ticket availability, prices, and admission terms can vary by event, so use the organizer’s event page for the race you plan to attend. NHRA is the source to check for NHRA event ticketing and schedule details.
Before buying, confirm which days your ticket covers and whether it includes access to additional areas. Also check the event’s age and admission rules, since those can be specific to a particular race. For a special ticket experience, read the listed inclusions carefully rather than assuming they apply to every ticket type.
Ticket terms can change from one event to another. Check the official site before you go.
How do you drive to Pomona Raceway and park?
Interstate 10 is the main approach to Pomona Raceway, with Fairplex Drive serving as the key exit route. NHRA’s published directions describe the approach by direction of travel:
- Driving eastbound: take Interstate 10 west and exit at Fairplex Drive or White Avenue. Head north and follow signs to Pomona Fairplex.
- Driving westbound: take Interstate 10 east, exit at Fairplex Drive, and head north.
Parking arrangements depend on the event. Check the event organizer’s parking instructions for the designated lot and gate, and follow the signs on approach. If you are driving on a race day, allow time to follow event traffic directions once you reach Fairplex.
Planning an event stay in Pomona
For a race visit, start by matching your ticket to the event day, then check the schedule and parking instructions together. Those details can affect when you need to arrive and which entrance or lot to use.
If your plans include travel by air, how to get to Ontario International Airport from Pomona can help with that part of your itinerary.
Pomona Raceway is about 1.1 miles from Travelodge by Wyndham Fairplex Pomona.
To add time in the city, a visitor’s guide to Downtown Pomona covers the area beyond the raceway.
FAQs
What is the official name of Pomona Raceway?
The dragstrip is named In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Its season-ending race became the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
When did Pomona Raceway open?
The dragstrip opened in 1950. It was developed through the efforts of the Pomona Valley Timing Association, Pomona Police Chief Ralph Parker, and the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds.
Which freeway serves Pomona Raceway?
Interstate 10 runs about one mile south of the track. Fairplex Drive is an access route from the freeway, and Arrow Highway provides access from the north.