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4 unusual facts about National Hot Rod Association


Auto Club Raceway at Pomona

The dragstrip is most famous for hosting the NHRA's Winternationals event since 1961, the traditional season opener, as well as the seasons last race, the NHRA Finals.

Old Bridge Township Raceway Park

Raceway Park is sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association and hosts many drag racing events during the months of February through December.

Snap-on

Nearly 20 years ago, Snap-on began an association with two time NHRA world champion Cruz Pedregon.

Tom Hammonds

Tom Edward Hammonds (born March 27, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player and National Hot Rod Association drag racer.


Andy Willsheer

Willsheer achieved worldwide acclaim while photographing an NHRA Funny Car drag race featuring Steve Gasparelli at Pomona raceway on 14 December 2009.

Big Daddy's BBQ Sauce

The company has involved itself with several autoracing sponsorship programs such as the Indy Racing League, NHRA, along with Donlavey Racing and Larry Hedrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series and Bill Catania in the American Speed Association.

Motion Raceway

Motion Raceway hosted both NHRA and IHRA National Events, and drew nationally known names such as Don Garlits and Shirley Muldowney.


see also

Jack Beckman

Beckman is also an instructor for Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing school, (the official driving instruction school of the National Hot Rod Association).