54th Annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals' Eliminations at Pomona.

Enjoy some of the pictures from Eliminations day.

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  • Capps' NAPA Dodge Charger's burst panel and 'W' given the extra windshield. See below Force's Mustang's extra longitudinal body work which is less prone to total obliteration in an overpressure situation.

  • Services at DSR camp.

  • Full camp at services at the DSR camp.

  • Even the canines were praying for a great day. 

  • 9 a.m. Sunday morning.

  • John Force says, "60 is the new 40!"

  • Prior to the track walk. 

  • Track walk begins.

  • John Force leading the way...

  • Looking back...

  • Light sensor for timing thru a bored hole in the retaining wall. 

  • Sensors' locations...

  • PS #1 Qualifier, Vincent Nobile. Loves the Camaro!

  • But Vincent is 'last' in line to be introduced. Haha.

  • Fast Jack Beckman.

  • Tony Schumacher.

  • Vincent has arrived.

  • Brittany Force.

  • Brittany Force.

  • Spencer Massey.

  • Antron Brown.

  • Shawn Langdon.

  • Doug Kalitta.

  • Doug Kalitta.

  • The 'Snake' Don or Don 'the Snake?'

  • Last year's NHRA champions.

  • Matt Hagan.

  • Fast Jack Beckman.

  • Courtney Force

  • Alexis DeJoria

  • John Force.

  • Tony S. about to launch and start the day.

  • Honor Guard.

  • Honor Guard.

  • T.V. Tommy Ivo

  • Grandstands are full....

  • Force's 'W' has much more meat to the body than the Chargers.

  • Doug Kalitta owns Richie Crampton.

  • Gary Densham and Del Worsham.

  • John Force overtakes Tommy Johnson, Jr. for the win in the 2nd round. 

  • G(rand)P(rix)-40(inches high) - ptg. Owner liked it.

  • Force getting ready. 

  • Force just 'bolted' into his seat by his crew-member.

  • John leaves Matt in the dust.

  • The beginning of the end for Doug as Khalid smokes him.

  • John's Mustang on the return road.

  • Khalid's winning crew.

  • Khalid.

  • Khalid's winning crew.

  • John Force's friends and crew.

  • Khalid and crew.

  • Khalid and Wally.

  • Khalid and Wally.

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