ALEXIS DEJORIA, Jordan Vandergriff Target Historic 1000th Funny Car Win

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April 8, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ALEXIS DEJORIA returns to her hometown track seeking her first Pomona trophy after qualifying number one in 2014 and reaching finals in 2021. She’s running Bandero Quality Tequila Chevy with veteran crew chief Mike Neff.
  • JORDAN VANDERGRIFF eyes his first career Funny Car victory at his home track where he first experienced NHRA racing. The California native sits seventh in points after semifinal and second-round finishes in opening events with Cornwell Tools team.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip – 1000th Funny Car race in NHRA history

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Brian Wagner originally appearing on www.dragzine.com

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