During the Lucas Oil Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California, a violent crash involving Top Alcohol Dragster driver James Stevens halted NHRA racing. Stevens, hailing from Gothenburg, Nebraska, experienced a catastrophic accident during Round 1 of eliminations when his dragster veered off course, hitting timing cones and overturning before crashing into the guard wall. His daughter, Jess Hampton, reported on Facebook that Stevens suffered a broken forearm, left wrist, C-7 vertebra, rib fractures, and a bruised lung. He is set to undergo surgery on Sunday. The NHRA confirmed that Stevens was alert after the crash and was examined by medical personnel before being transported to a local facility. This incident marks a significant moment in the event, as it led to the suspension of racing activities.