June 12th – 14th, 2025
Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Welcome to the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals (previously the National Hot Rod Reunion)! This three-day event is scheduled for June 12th – 14th, 2025 (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.
If you have a ticketing concern, please call NHRA Ticketing at 1-800-884-6472
Event Schedule: Click HERE
Schedule subject to change!
Spectator Tickets: Click Here
Show N Shine Online Registration: Click Here
Racer, Commercial Vendor, General Vendor & Swap Meet Registration has ended.
At-the-gate Registrations will be available.
Host Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn Bowling Green
To book a reservation with the hotel please call 270-781-6778 and ask for NHRA General Block
Please reference group code: NHRA
Classes & Groups scheduled to run at the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals:*
Cacklefest
Cacklefest – Push Vehicle
Hot Rod Eliminator
Nostalgia Top Fuel
Nostalgia Funny Car (Exhibition Runs)
NDRL Racing Classes:
Pro 7.0
Pro 7.5
Pro Comp
Pro Gas
Modified Production – Stick Shift
Nostalgia Super Stock
Groups:
AA/Gassers
Nostalgia Pro Stock
Pro 6.0 (ft. AA/Fuel Altereds)
Straight Axle Mafia
*Subject to change
PLEASE READ:
All competing vehicles and drivers must be in full compliance with current NHRA rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
ALL Competitors will be required to have a current NHRA Competition License.
Licenses issued by racing organizations other than NHRA will not be recognized.
To obtain an NHRA License call 888-275-9375 or visit nhraracer.com
2025 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rulebook
For more information on the Heritage Series please click HERE
Show ‘N Shine
-Limited to 1983 and earlier, all categories
-Parking begins Thursday, June 12th after 8am.
-Trailers and/or tow vehicles will NOT be permitted in the Show ‘N Shine areas.
-Judging is Thursday, Friday and until 12pm noon on Saturday.
-Winner’s Parade & Awards approximately 7:15pm on Saturday.
-All Show ‘N Shine cars are eligible for judging!
At the gate Show ‘N Shine Info:
(no goodie bag vouchers)
Full-Event Show ‘N Shine Package (sold only on Thursday!) $120
Includes: Two(2) full-event tickets and One(1) full-event show car parking pass
Single-Day Show ‘N Shine Package (sold Thursday, Friday & Saturday) $70
Includes: Two(2) single-day tickets and One(1) single-day show car parking pass
Full-Event and Single-Day Show N Shine will ONLY sold as a PACKAGE DEAL at the gate.
Memory Lane
Vintage and historic race cars, static display only – No Runs
-Goody Bags are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
A certain amount of Goodie Bags are allotted per event day (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Spectator camping information please click here
Golf Cart Rentals: Saylors Golf Carts 270-563-4183
The Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals is produced by and benefits the NHRA Motorsports Museum, an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and cultural organization. All proceeds (ticket sales, racer entries, merchandise sales, memberships, and donations) directly support the daily operations, program and events of the Museum.