NHRA: J.R. Todd's bad luck continues at Pomona with MASSIVE explosion (see video)

The Kalitta Motorsports Funny Car driver was hit by John Force on Saturday and Sunday, Todd had a massive motor explosion that transformed his car into pieces

Jerry Bonkowski | Apr 2, 2023

NHRA: J.R. Todd's bad luck continues at Pomona with MASSIVE explosion (see video) /

J.R. Todd used to think of In-n-Out Burger Pomona Dragway as one of his favorite tracks.

That mindset may have changed this weekend, as Todd likely couldn't wait to leave Los Angeles and get back to his home in Indianapolis.

After getting wrapped up in a wreck with John Force on Saturday during qualifying, Todd had a massive explosion during Sunday's eliminations, leaving his DHL Funny Car in hundreds of pieces.

Check out the video, courtesy of Nitro Alley and NHRA.TV:

And for those of you who may have missed the incident between Todd and Force, here it is again:

Published Apr 2, 2023

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