POMONA, Calif. Pro Stock standout Aaron Stanfield had an exceptional season in 2024 and with the 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip approaching this weekend, the young standout is hoping to continue his momentum at Pomona during the third stop of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Stanfield drives the Johnsons Horsepowered Garage/Melling Performance/Janac Brothers Racing car for Pro Stock powerhouse team Elite Motorsports.

Last season, he gathered six race wins and four runner-up finishes, and with a two previous Pomona wins to credit, Stanfield hopes a return to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will kickstart his campaign.

I love racing in Pomona and look forward to getting back there, Stanfield said. We did some testing following the Phoenix race and we felt like we came away with some direction, and it was a great showcase of how hard our guys are willing to work to win.

Last weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Stanfield advanced to the semifinals where it met up with eventual winner and reigning world champion Greg Anderson. Heading into Pomona, Stanfield is focused on building on his momentum from Phoenix and continuing to push forward.

Heading into Pomona, I think we just need to keep our heads down and work, Stanfield said. During these back-to-back races, my mindset is to focus on one thing at a time. All these Elite Motorsports guys have worked hard and I just need to do my part to make sure their hard work pays off.

With his semifinal finish in Phoenix, Stanfield will be entered into this weekends Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday when hell rematch with Anderson. The other pairing will be Gainesville winner Dallas Glenn and Cory Reed. Jeg Coughlin won the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season last weekend in Phoenix.

Im looking forward to competing in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday, Stanfield said. Hopefully, its the first of many Saturday race days for this team. I wouldnt mind following up Jegs win with one of our won and keep it in the Elite Motorsports family.