June 13th – 15th, 2024
Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Press Release
Spectator Tickets – Click HERE
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.
Registration Entry Deadline EXTENDED: FRIDAY, MAY 17th, 2024 – 12pm noon Pacific Time
Participant Registration Forms are listed below.
Online Participant Registration – Click HERE
Classes & Groups scheduled to run at the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals:*
(all classes run a quarter-mile)
Nostalgia Top Fuel
Nostalgia Funny Car
AA/Fueled Altered
Pro 6.0
Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) Classes:
Pro 7.0
Pro 7.5
Pro Comp
Pro Gas
Modified Production – Stick Shift
Hot Rod Eliminator
Nostalgia Super Stock
Invitational Groups:
Nostalgia Pro Stock
Geezer AA Gassers
Scott Rods AA Gassers
Straight Axle Mafia – Gassers
Cacklefest:
Cacklefest
Cacklefest – Push Vehicle
*subject to change
Show N’ Shine Package:
Limited to 1983 and earlier, all categories
Memory Lane Package:
Vintage and historic race cars, static display only – No Runs
Commercial Vendor
General Vendor
Swap Meet
All competing vehicles and drivers must be in full compliance with current NHRA rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
Licenses issued by racing organizations other than NHRA will not be recognized.
To obtain an NHRA License call 626-914-4761
2024 Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals Class Rules
2024 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rulebook
For more information on the Heritage Series please click HERE
Media Credential Application
Completion of this application does not guarantee credential approval. Confirmation will be sent via email as applications are processed.
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.