Photos – 2018 Motorsports Photos of the Year selected by Staff Photographer Will Lester

Funny Car driver Tommy Johnson Jr. walks out of the sand trap after loosing to J.R. Todd in the finals in Pomona on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine resulting in a high speed crash with Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine resulting in a high speed crash with Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine prior to slamming into Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine prior to slamming into Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine resulting in a high speed crash with Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine resulting in a high speed crash with Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine resulting in a high speed crash with Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Dylan Rosequist, 10 from Las Vegas, uses a souvenir racing slick as a chair as he watches Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett warm up her dragster Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Motorcross rider Cole Seely walks the track prior to practice Friday January 5, 2017 in preparation for Saturday’s season opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Saturday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Eli Tomac (3) enters turn one en route to winning round 3 of the AMA Monster Energy Supercross at Angel Stadium in Anaheim Saturday night January 20, 2018. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Jason Anderson (21) clears the finish line jump during qualifying Saturday January 6, 2017 in preparation for the season opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Saturday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Kyle Busch races through turn one and two during practice for the SLM Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield Friday February 2, 2018. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Winter Showdown winner Kyle Busch celebrates in victory lane while his son Brexton Busch, 2, tries to do a head stand on the stage sd Busch’s wife Samantha looks on Saturday afternoon February 3, 2018 at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Joey Logano climbs in his race car prior to the final practice session for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 March 03, 2018 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Kyle Busch races down the front straight during the final practice session for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 March 03, 2018 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Lug nuts fly off as a pit crew member for Ross Chastain changes a tire during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 March 04, 2018, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

The pit crew for Martin Truex Jr. jump into action during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 March 04, 2018, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

The pit crew for Martin Truex Jr. jump into action during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 March 04, 2018, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Kevin Harvick prepares to get into his race car prior to the first NASCAR practice session Friday March 16, 2018 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Jimmy Johnson races across the start finish line during the first NASCAR practice session Friday March 16, 2018 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Joey Logano sits in his race car prior to the first NASCAR practice session Friday March 16, 2018 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Martin Truex Jr. (left) takes the checkered flag from Joel Cram (bottom right), 12 from Anna, Texas, after winning the NASCAR 400 mile auto race Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Photo by Will Lester)

Funny Car driver John Force sits in his hot rod prior to the first round of qualifying on the opening day of the 2018 season at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Friday morning February 9, 2018 in Pomona, Calif. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Richie Crampton looses his engine in the timing lights during the second round of qualifying on the opening day of the 2018 season at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Friday morning February 9, 2018 in Pomona, Calif. Force was not injured Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Drew Skillman (Pro Stock Motorcycle) lead qualifying with two more additional rounds scheduled for Saturday. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Brittany Force does her burnout during the first round of qualifying on the opening day of the 2018 season at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Friday morning February 9, 2018 in Pomona, Calif. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver Johnny Lindberg waits in his hot rod in the staging lanes prior to the first round of qualifying on the opening day of the 2018 season at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Friday morning February 9, 2018 in Pomona, Calif. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Steve Torrence (right) hugs and congratulates Brittany Force (left) on her first championship, which she won in November, prior to the first round of qualifying on the opening day of the 2018 season at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Friday morning February 9, 2018 in Pomona, Calif. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Brittany Force crashes her dragster during the opening round of eliminations at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Sunday February 11, 2018 in Pomona. Force was responsive and transported to a local hospital and will stay overnight for observation. (Staff photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Brittany Force crashes her dragster during the opening round of eliminations at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Sunday February 11, 2018 in Pomona. Force was responsive and transported to a local hospital and will stay overnight for observation. (Staff photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Brittany Force crashes her dragster during the opening round of eliminations at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Sunday February 11, 2018 in Pomona. Force was responsive and transported to a local hospital and will stay overnight for observation. (Staff photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Brittany Force crashes her dragster during the opening round of eliminations at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Sunday February 11, 2018 in Pomona. Force was responsive and transported to a local hospital and will stay overnight for observation. (Staff photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Derek Thorn (6) and Hailie Deegan (19) race through a cloud of dust into turn one during the K & N Pro Series West Star Nursery 100 at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV Thursday September 13, 2018.(Photo by Will Lester)

Matt Levin (10) drives through turn 2 during practice for the K & N Pro Series West Star Nursery 100 at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV Thursday September 13, 2018.(Photo by Will Lester)

Hailie Deegan (19) sits in her race car during a red flag stoppage of the K & N Pro Series West Star Nursery 100 at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV Thursday September 13, 2018. Dust from the track was so heavy the race needed to be stopped so more water could be added to the dirt track surface. (Photo by Will Lester/)

Derek Thorn (6) and Cole Rouse (99) race out of turn two, as the moon sets behind the track during the K & N Pro Series West Star Nursery 100 at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV Thursday September 13, 2018.(Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Richie Crampton hits the throttle during qualifying in Pomona on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Pro qualifying continues Saturday. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine and shreds the body off his hot rod during the second round of qualifying on the opening day of the 2018 season at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Friday morning February 9, 2018 in Pomona, Calif. Force was not injured. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson takes out the timing blocks during the second round of qualifying on the opening day of the 2018 season at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Friday morning February 9, 2018 in Pomona, Calif. Force was not injured. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Clay Millican races to the top qualifying position during the second round of qualifying on the opening day of the 2018 season at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Friday morning February 9, 2018 in Pomona, Calif. (Photo by Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel drivers Doug Kalitta (left) and Steve Torrence (right) qualify against each other during the final round of qualifying at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Saturday February 10, 2018 in Pomona. (Staff photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver Ron Capps pulls his parachutes in the shut down area during the final round of qualifying at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Saturday February 10, 2018 in Pomona. (Staff photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta came back from a massive engine explosion during the opening round of eliminations at the 58th annual NHRA Winternationals Sunday February 11, 2018 in Pomona to win the event title. (Staff photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver Bob Tasca explodes his engine during pro qualifying Saturday February 24, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. (Staff photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Pro Stock driver Jeg Coughlin sits in his race car prior to the third round of pro qualifying Saturday February 24, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. (Staff photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver Matt Hagan sits in his hot rod prior to the third round of pro qualifying Saturday February 24, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. (Staff photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel drivers Steve Torrence and Tony Schumacher qualify against each during the final round of pro qualifying Saturday February 24, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. (Staff photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown heads through the shutdown area during the final round of pro qualifying Saturday February 24, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. (Staff photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Indycar driver Sebastien Bourdais races through turn 10 during the final practice session Saturday April 14, 2018 at the 44th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. Alexander Rossi was quickest in the final practice session. (Photo by, Will Lester- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Indycar rookie Robert Wickens climbs from his race car after the final practice session Saturday April 14, 2018 at the 44th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. Alexander Rossi was quickest in the final practice session. (Photo by, Will Lester- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Stadium SUPER Trucks take a jump along Shoreline Drive Saturday April 14, 2018 during the 44th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. (Photo by, Will Lester- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Indycar driver Scott Dixon (left) races down Shoreline Driver during the 44th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. Sunday April 15, 2018. (Photo by, Will Lester- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Camping World Truck Series driver Scott Stenzel (83) DJ Copp sprays sparks off the race track during the Stratosphere 200 March 02, 2018 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Linny White (99) exits turn 2 during the SPEARS Southwest Tour 100 presented by Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse San Dimas at Irwindale Speedway Saturday night July 14, 2018. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Clay Millican pulls away from Troy Buff, Billy Torrence and Steve Torrence during eliminations Sunday April 8, 2018 at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel drivers Steve Torrence and Clay Millican do their burnouts during the semi final round of eliminations Sunday April 8, 2018 at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver J.R. Todd celebrates Sunday April 8, 2018 after winning the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The Funny Car team of Tim Wilkerson puts his hot rod away for the night after racing was postponed due to rain Saturday June 23, 2018 at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Richie Crampton tries to keep his eyes open as the fumes of nitromethane invade the cockpit as he warms up his dragster in the pits Saturday June 23, 2018 at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett, from Redlands, walks the staging lanes prior to qualifying Saturday June 23, 2018 at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. (Photo by Will Lester)

Funny Car driver J.R. Todd heads down track duirng qualifying Saturday June 23, 2018 at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel drivers Clay Millican and Leah Pritchett race against each other during eliminations Sunday June 24, 2018 at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Blake Alexander celebrates with a crew member after winning his first national event Sunday June 24, 2018 at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher drives through the shutdown area at the top end of the race track during qualifying Friday August 3, 2018 at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett walks towards her dragster prior to qualifying Friday August 3, 2018 during the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Trucks race through turn one Friday September 14, 2018, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Used lug nuts sit on the ground during the NASCAR Xfinity Series DC Solar 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday September 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Joey Logano makes his first stop during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 Sunday September 16, 2018 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Joey Logano makes his first stop during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 Sunday September 16, 2018 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Jimmie Johnson pit crew work to remove a shredded front tire during the ending laps of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 Sunday September 16, 2018 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester)

Funny Car driver Bob Tasca sits in his support vehicle prior to qualifying Friday August 3, 2018 during the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett sits in her dragster prior to qualifying Friday August 3, 2018 during the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

A fan holds a used piston after having it autographed Friday August 3, 2018 during the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Funny Car driver Ron Capps celebrates after winning the event title Sunday August 5, 2018 at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown celebrates after winning the event title Sunday August 5, 2018 at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Funny Car driver Ron Capps celebrates after winning the event title Sunday August 5, 2018 at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown celebrates after winning the event title Sunday August 5, 2018 at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Funny Car winner Ron Capps celebrates after winning his 60th career race Sunday August 5, 2018 at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Will Lester)

Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher warms up his dragster in the pits prior to the opening round of qualifying for the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Friday, October 26, 2018. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver Ron Capps warms up his hot rod in the pits prior to the opening round of qualifying for the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Friday, October 26, 2018. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The Funny Car team of Matt Hagan remove his chrome wrapped hot rod out of its hauler at the Toyota NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday morning October 27, 2018. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Clay Millican (left), and second in points, shares a laugh with points leader Steve Torrence (right) following the third round of qualifying at the Toyota NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Millican will start Sunday’s eliminations as the top qualifier. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Pro Mod’s sit in the staging lanes during eliminations at the Toyota NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A Top Alcohol Dragster driver hits the throttle during eliminations at the Toyota NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Steve Torrence celebrates after winning the Top Fuel season title at the Toyota NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Torrence also won the event, his fifth in a row. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Pro Stock points leader Tanner Gray sits in his race car prior to qualifying in Pomona on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Pro qualifying continues Saturday. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver Bob Bode (right) hits a timing block as he races against Tim Wilkerson during qualifying in Pomona on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Pro qualifying continues Saturday. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Melissa Surber gets help from a crew member prior to her qualifying run in Pomona on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Pro qualifying continues Saturday. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car driver Ron Capps heads down track during qualifying in Pomona on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Capps his the top qualifier heading into Sunday’s eliminations. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Tanner Gray’s grandfather Johnny Gray, his father Shane Gray and his mother Amber watch as Tanner Gray receives the Pro Stock title in Pomona on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Matt Smith holds his bike prior to running the quickest speed in history during qualifying in Pomona on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Smith, the top qualifier, ran a speed of 210.10 mph. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Pro Stock driver Tanner Gray does his burnout during qualifying in Pomona on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Cameron Ferre looses his engine during qualifying in Pomona on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Sparks fly from the engine ofTop Fuel driver Terry McMillen during qualifying in Pomona on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Event and season champion winners (from left) J.R. Todd, Funny Car, Tanner Gray, Pro Stock, Matt Smith, Pro Stock Motorcycle and Steve Torrence, Top Fuel, celebrate following eliminations in Pomona on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. It was the first time ever all the season champions also won at the Finals. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Funny Car winner J.R. Todd celebrates with his crew in Pomona on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. Todd also won the season championship earlier in the day. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Top Fuel driver Steve Torrence (front) defeats Brittany Force for the semi final round win during the semi final round of eliminations in Pomona on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A child plays with a toy dragster on the track in Pomona on Sunday, November 11, 2018 following racing at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)