NHRA Sonoma Nationals

NHRA Sonoma Nationals
National Hot Rod Association
VenueSonoma Raceway (1988–2019, 2021–present)
LocationSonoma, California, U.S.
38°09′39″N 122°27′18″W / 38.16083°N 122.45500°W / 38.16083; -122.45500
Corporate sponsorDenso
First race1988
Previous namesCalifornia Nationals (1988)
Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Circuit information
Length1⁄4 mi (0.40 km)

The NHRA Sonoma Nationals is an annual drag racing event in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, that has been held almost annually at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California since 1988 with the lone exception was during the 2020 race season because of the COVID pandemic.

History

In 1987, the raceway signed a contract with the National Hot Rod Association for an event that was initially named the California Nationals, set to begin in 1988.[1] NHRA has held National events at Sonoma every year since, with exception for 2020 due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty about weather if the event were to be rescheduled to a date later in the year.[2]

Race history

In 2004, Angelle Sampey became the first woman ever to win at a Sonoma Nationals event, competing in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category.[3]

At the 2015 Sonoma Nationals, all 4 drivers that were the number one qualifiers went on to win the race in their respective categories, the first time in NHRA history that had ever happened at an event.[3]

Also at the 2015 event, Jack Beckman piloted his Funny Car to 323.43 mph, which at the time was the quickest run in NHRA history.[4] Two years later at the 2017 Sonoma Nationals, Robert Hight broke the record again going 339.87 mph.[5] J.R. Todd's win in 2017 marked the first time an African-American won in NHRA Funny Car. [6]

Past winners

Professional Classes

YearTop Fuel
Dragster (TF/D)		Top Fuel
Funny Car (TF/FC)		Pro StockPro Stock MotorcycleSource
1988 Joe AmatoMark OswaldHarry ScribnerN/A[7]
1989 Frank BradleyDon PrudhommeBob Glidden[8]
1990 Gary OrmsbyJohn ForceDarrell Alderman[8]
1991 Joe AmatoJohn ForceDarrell Alderman[8]
1992 Don PrudhommeJohn ForceWarren Johnson[8]
1993 Eddie HillTom HooverRickie Smith[8]
1994 Scott KalittaJohn ForceDarrell Alderman[8]
1995 Mike DunnAl HofmannJim Yates[8]
1996 Blaine JohnsonCruz PedregonWarren Johnson[8]
1997 Cory McClenathanRon CappsJim Yates[8]
1998 Doug KalittaCruz PedregonWarren Johnson[8]
1999 Doug KalittaWhit BazemoreJim Yates[8]
2000 Doug KalittaJohn ForceKurt Johnson[8]
2001 Kenny BernsteinDel WorshamTom Martino[8]
2002 Doug HerbertJohn ForceLarry MorganCraig Treble[8]
2003 Larry DixonGary ScelziJeg CoughlinGeno Scali[8]
2004 Doug KalittaTim WilkersonGreg AndersonAngelle Sampey[8]
2005 Doug KalittaGary ScelziGreg AndersonAndrew Hines[9]
2006 J.R. ToddEric MedlenJason LineChip Ellis[9]
2007 Tony SchumacherJohn ForceGreg AndersonMatt Smith[9]
2008 Tony SchumacherRobert HightDave ConnollyMatt Guidera[9]
2009 Antron BrownTim WilkersonJason LineAndrew Hines[9]
2010 Larry DixonRon CappsJeg Coughlin Jr.Michael Phillips[9]
2011 Antron BrownRon CappsGreg AndersonL.E. Tonglet[9]
2012 Antron BrownJohnny GrayAllen JohnsonEddie Krawiec[9]
2013 Shawn LangdonRon CappsVincent NobileHector Arana Jr.[9]
2014 Khalid al-BalooshiCourtney ForceJason LineEddie Krawiec[9]
2015 Antron BrownJack BeckmanChris McGahaEddie Krawiec[9]
2016 J.R. ToddJohn ForceGreg AndersonL.E. Tonglet[9]
2017 Steve TorrenceJ.R. ToddTanner GrayL.E. Tonglet[9]
2018 Blake AlexanderRobert HightJeg Coughlin Jr.L.E. Tonglet[9]
2019 Billy TorrenceRobert HightGreg AndersonAndrew Hines[9]
2020 Event not held due to COVID-19 pandemic[10]
2021 Steve TorrenceRobert HightAaron StanfieldKaren Stoffer[9]
2022 Brittany ForceBob Tasca IIIErica EndersJoey Gladstone[9]
2023 Justin AshleyJ.R. ToddN/AGaige Herrera[9]
2024 Antron BrownBob Tasca IIIAaron StanfieldMatt Smith[9]
2025 Doug KalittaAustin ProckGreg StanfieldRichard Gadson[11]
2026 Doug KalittaJordan VandergriffGreg StanfieldNC[a][12]
Notes
  1. ↑ Non-championship speciality event for Pro Stock Motorcycle with only the top eight in the speciality round points participating.

References

  1. ↑ BARBER, PHIL (29 July 2012). "NHRA notebook: Sonoma becomes circuit staple". The Press Democrat. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "NHRA Sonoma Nationals Cancelled". AutoRacing1.com. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 "NHRA historical highlights in Sonoma". DailyRepublic.com. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Richard (5 April 2022). "The Fastest Funny Car Run Ever Just Hit 323 MPH in Under 4 Seconds!". FanBuzz. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "July NHRA drag events line up at Sonoma Raceway". Sonoma Index-Tribune. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "J.R. Todd first black winner in NHRA Funny Car history". SI. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Historical NHRA Highlights in Sonoma". www.sonomaraceway.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS FACT SHEET" (PDF). Sonoma Raceway. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 "www.ultimateracinghistory.com". www.ultimateracinghistory.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  10. ↑ "NHRA Sonoma Nationals Return to Sonoma Raceway in 2021". www.sonomaraceway.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  11. ↑ "2025 NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS - EVENT RESULTS | Competition Plus". competitionplus.com. 27 July 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  12. ↑ "2026 NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS - EVENT RESULTS | Competition Plus". competitionplus.com. 19 July 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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