June 15th – 17th, 2023
Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Welcome to the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals presented by Holley! This three-day event is scheduled for June 15th – 17th, 2023 (Father’s Day Weekend) and will be held at the beautiful rolling hills site of Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Grand Marshal – “Big Daddy” Don Garlits

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.

Spectator Tickets click HERE!

Event Schedule June 15th – 17th 2023
Full Event Schedule June 12th – 17th 2023

2023 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rulebook
2023 Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals Class Rules

*Pre-registration has ended*

Racer, Show N Shine and Vendor late registration will be available at the gate
(no goodie bag)

Classes that will be running at the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals:

6.0 Pro
7.0 Pro
7.50 Pro
Cacklefest
Exhibition
Hot Rod Eliminator
Modified Production
Nostalgia Super Stock
Nostalgia Funny Car
Nostalgia Top Fuel
Pro Comp
Pro Gas

AA/Fueled Altereds (Closed Group)
Geezer AA/G (Closed Group)
Nostalgia Pro Stock (Closed Group)
Straight Axle Mafia (Closed Group)

Golf Cart Rentals: Saylors Golf Carts 270-563-4183

Press Release

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.