The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series kicked off its 2016 season in sunny southern California for the 56th annual Circle K Winternationals. It was also the first of 17 live televised national events on Fox Sports. In Top Fuel, Steve Torrence would start the weekend earning the pole and would end it with the trophy.
NHRA Opens 2016 Season At Pomona Raceway

