Saturday, June 9, 2012
Chuck Porter's 1949 Ford Pickup
Follow the link the read on the history of Chuck Porter's 1949 Ford Pickup.
The First Shelby Cobra
Follow the link to see an article and photos on the 1962 Shelby Cobra Number 1.
Follow the link to see the history of the first Shelby Cobra.
Chrisman's #25 Dry Lakes Modified/Dragster
Follow the link to see an article on Chrisman's dragster.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Candies and Hughes Fuel Funny Car
Follow the link to read an article on the history of Candies and Hughes.
The 50th NHRA U.S. Nationals: Indy 2004 - History Remembered
Click on the link to read an article and see photos of historic race cars, including Melvin Heath fuel dragster, of the 50th NHRA U.S. Nationals, celebrating history.
Mooneyes Special Competition Coupe
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Indy 500 Credentials
Follow this link to look at credentials from 1909 to the present.
Follow this link to look at credentials from 1919 to 1931.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Welcome to Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
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 The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, long a dream of NHRA founder Wally Parks, opened to the public April 4, 1998, after years of planning and months of hard work cataloging and arranging the exhibit. Housed in a 28,500-square-foot building on the edge of the historic Los Angeles County Fairplex, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's mission is to celebrate the impact of motorsports on our culture. We collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the vehicles, stories, and artifacts that represent our affection for, and the influence of, automotive speed and style in all its forms. We are the place to view and learn about hot rods, customs, racecars and speed records, and the West Coast's role as the historic center for their past and present development.The Museum features an impressive array of vintage and historical racing vehicles –- nearly 50 at the Grand Opening -- along with photographs, trophies, helmets and driving uniforms, artifacts, paintings, and other memorabilia chronicling more than 50 years of American motorsports. A gift shop offers a wide variety of souvenir items. The Museum is open during the annual Los Angeles County Fair. Please check the Fairplex website for hours of operation and admission prices (www.fairplex.com). Museum admission is just $1 with regular paid Fair admission ticket. HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours during the NHRA Winternationals and NHRA Finals. Also, hours change during the annual Los Angeles County Fair. HOLIDAYS WE ARE CLOSED: Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. ADMISSION PRICES: Current NHRA members are admitted free. Admission for non-members is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 60 and older, $6 for juniors 6 through 15, and free for children under the age of 5. AAA discount available. HOW TO GET HERE: From the 10 fwy east, exit White Avenue, proceed North, turn left on McKinley Avenue, enter Fairplex Gate 1. From the 210 fwy, exit Fruit Avenue, proceed South, turn right on McKinley Avenue. The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is located at Fairplex Gate 1, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue in Pomona. Call us at (909) 622-2133. The Museum is a 501 c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. |
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