NHRA Opens '07 Season in Pomona CA

The big news in the National Hot Rod Association at the season opener in Pomona CA is in Funny Car with the debut of rookie driver Ashley Force (pictured) and the return of veteran driver Kenny Bernstein from retirement.

One is young, pretty and stars in her own reality show on TV and the other is... a legend in the sport. Ashley's dad, John Force will be returning looking for his 15th World Championship in the Funny Car division.- no easy feat.

In the Top Fuel Division, Brandon Bernstein will be looking to move up one spot from his second place finish in the 2006 season while Tony Schumacher and the Army T/F Dragster will be trying to repeat the stunning season they capped with a world record ET performance and win to secure the 2006 title at the final race of the season!

Pro-Stock has everyone chasing the Greg Anderson team and Jason Line sponsored by Summit Racing. Look for Jim Yates in the Grumpy Jenkins powered Chevy Cobalt to challenge Anderson and Line.

P/S Motorcycle looks to be another tight battle between the two Army backed bikes of Angelle Sampey and Antron Brown against the Vance & Hines Harley Davidsons led by Andrew Hines and GT Tonglet. Steve Johnson is always a fan and darkhorse favorite.

NHRA Powerade Drag Racing is televised on ESPN2 with coverage beginning this Saturday evening at 9pm Central with eliminations on Sunday 7pm-10pm.