38th Auto Club of California Finals
(Nov. 7-10th, 2002) Pomona, CA
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Results | Photos
Cory McClenathan earned a much deserving and overdue win in Top Fuel during the season-ending NHRA Finals. (Bruce Biegler photo) 
Morgan Lucas flew to both the national ET record and the TAD event title during the AAA Auto Club Finals. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Kurt Johnson ended a long winless drought when he scored in Pro Stock driving the Kiss/AC Delco Chevy. (Bruce Biegler photo)
John Force enjoyed what might have been his finest hour -- clinching his 12th World title and winning big at his home track in Pomona. (Bruce Biegler photo)
NHRA fans said goodbye to one of it's most respected drivers Kenny Bernstein, who raced for the last time at the Pomona Finals. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Jeff Taylor knocked out the Competition eliminator field driving his spectacular C/SMA '02 Chevy Cavalier. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Steve Gasparrelli clinched a second place finish in final 2002 Lucas Oil TAFC World points when he won driving his still unpainted Pontiac. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Matt Hines earned his second win of the season in Pro Stock Bike competition. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Japan's Yuichi Oyama just missed winning in Top Fuel when he lost on a holeshot to Cory McClenathan in the final round. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Tony Pedregon's bid for the 2002 POWERade FC World title fell just short when he lost to his boss John Force in the semi finals. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Attention in the Pits! RaceGirl Pomona to the staging lanes! (Photo by: Till Lindermann)
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