Welcome to the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals (previously the National Hot Rod Reunion)! This three-day event is scheduled for June 13th – 15th, 2024 (Father’s Day Weekend) and will be held at the beautiful rolling hills site of Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Join us for an exciting weekend of nostalgic drag racing, beautiful Show ‘N Shine car show, Cacklefest, Vendors, Swap Meet and MORE!

This nostalgic race is produced by and benefits the NHRA Motorsports Museum. All proceeds of this event directly support the daily operations, programs and events of the Museum.

Schedule:
Tuesday, June 11
Vendor and Competitor Stacking...8 a.m.
Vendor Setup and Parking... 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Competitor Move-In begins...3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12
Competitor Parking...8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Vendor Setup and Parking...8 a.m – 5 p.m.
Gates Secure...5 p.m.

Thursday, June 13
Late Registration and Participant Will Call...6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Show 'N Shine parking opens...7 a.m.
Spectator gates open...8 a.m.
Qualifying Runs (all categories)...10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Funny Car, Top Fuel & AA/Fueled Altereds Qualifying 1...5 p.m.
Secure All Event Activity...8 p.m.

Friday, June 14
Late Registration and Participant Will Call...6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Show 'N Shine parking opens...7 a.m.
Spectator gates open...8 a.m.
Eliminator Time Trials & Qualifying (all categories)...8:30 a.m.
Funny Car, Top Fuel & AA/Fueled Altereds Qualifying 2...1 p.m.
Nostalgia Pros Autograph Session -includes free poster! (NHRA Museum Merch Tent)...2:30p.m.
Category Eliminations (Any class with 32 cars or more)...2:30p.m.
Funny Car, Top Fuel & AA/Fueled Altereds Qualifying 3...4 p.m.
Secure All Event Activity...6 p.m.
Cruise Night (Holiday Inn University Plaza)  6:30p.m.
1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103

Saturday, June 15
Show 'N Shine parking opens...7 a.m.
Spectator gates open...8 a.m.
Eliminations (all categories)...10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies & National Anthem...11:45 a.m.
Funny Car & Top Fuel AA/Fueled Altereds Round 1 Eliminations...12 p.m.
Eliminations continue (all categories)...1:30 p.m.
Funny Car & Top Fuel Eliminations...3 p.m.
Funny Car & Top Fuel Finals...6 p.m.
Final Rounds – All Eliminations...6:30 p.m.
Special Awards...7 p.m.
Show ‘N Shine Winner's Parade & Awards...7:15 p.m.
Cacklefest Parade & Presentation...7:45 p.m.
Event Closes...9 p.m.

Date: Jun 11 - 15, 2024

Location:
Beech Bend Raceway,
798 Beech Bend Rd,
Bowling Green, KY 42101.

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