Posted on February 22, 2010
The 8th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion is a 3-day festival of speed, hot rods and American automotive enthusiasm. The Reunion brings to life the sights, sounds and people who made history in the early days of drag racing.
Planned Activities:
- Heacock Classic Insurance Cruise and Hot Rod Welcome
The fun kicks off on Thursday (June 17) with a true “Southern hospitality” hot rod welcome! Join us at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Holiday Inn University Plaza and the Heacock Classic Insurance Cruise where hundreds of classic cars and hot rods parade through the charming Southern city of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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Honoree Reception featuring our Grand Marshal Chris "The Greek" Karamesines and Honorees Joe Jacono, J.E. Kristek, Leffler Bros. & Loukas, T.C. Lemons and Larry Reyes
Join us at the annual Honoree Reception on Friday night (June 18) at the Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green. Every year, huge crowds attend the free event to celebrate the Reunion Honorees and recognize legends of our sport. There is no admission ticket required.
- Hot Heads Research & Racing Eliminations
Race fans get their nitro-fix at the Reunion with three full days of Hot Heads Research & Racing Eliminations featuring nitro-powered Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, supercharged Gassers, Super Stockers, and much more. The historic grandstands at Beech Bend Raceway are always jammed with drag race fans, both young and old.
Thousands of hot rods, rat rods, muscle cars and classic cars will be on display throughout the rolling hills of Beech Bend Raceway Park. The Top 50 and 10 class winners are invited to a special display at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
- Justice Brothers Car Care Products Reunion Spotlight display honoring the Ford Drag Team
This year, the Justice Bros. Car Care Products Reunion Spotlight honors the Ford Drag Team for their contribution to motorsports history. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the Ford Drag Team cars and meet some of the drivers.
A Reunion highlight is always Saturday night’s amazing Cacklefest ® during which dozens of vintage dragsters are push-started just as they used to back in the day and have them all “cackle” at the same time. It’s a sight and sound like no other and can only be experienced at the Reunion!
- Dynamic Legends Autograph Sessions sponsored by Dynamat
Join us at the Dynamic Legends VIP Tent for Autograph Sessions featuring the Reunion’s Grand Marshal Chris “The Greek” Karamesines and Honorees Joe Jacono, J.E. Kristek, Leffler Bros. & Loukas, T.C. Lemons and Larry Reyes.
Three day credentials for the 8th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion are on sale now and priced at only $55. Purchase your tickets by May 28th and receive a free “goodie bag” including a Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion program, a commemorative dash plaque and a collectible plastic souvenir credential.
Three-day credentials ($55 each) are available at 800/884-NHRA or online at http://store.nhra.com/subcat.asp?0=269. To purchase tickets outside the U.S., please call (626) 250-2497. One-day adult tickets will be available at the gate. Walk-up gate admission does not include a “goodie bag”. Cost per person: Friday, $20; Saturday, $20; Sunday, $15. Children 16 and under are admitted free at the gate when accompanied by paid adult.
Proceeds of the Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion benefit the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. For Reunion Information, please call 909/622-8562 or email themuseum@nhra.com. Visit the Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion website at http://museum.nhra.com.
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