NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

While the weather has pressed pause on the on-track action, the heartbeat of NHRA history is still racing just a few thousand feet away. 

Inside the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, the doors are open, the lights are on, and the energy is unmistakable. What may be a quiet moment at the racetrack has turned into the perfect opportunity to step into seven decades of speed, innovation, and passion that shaped the sport we love. 

This weekend, the NHRA is welcoming all fans with complimentary admission to the museum. If you’ve never visited, this is the moment — and if you’ve been here before, you already know how much there is to rediscover. Every car, every artifact, every photograph carries a story that still resonates. From the ground-shaking nitro machines that defined eras to the grassroots hot rods that built the foundation of the NHRA, these halls hold the memories of legends and the sparks that ignited countless careers. 

What makes the museum special is that it’s never just about the machines. It’s the people. The museum is buzzing this weekend with racers, fans, families, and international visitors who traveled here for the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and found themselves immersed in the deeper roots of the sport. 

You’ll hear conversations between longtime fans comparing memories from Pomona in the ’60s, young kids seeing a front-engine dragster for the first time with wide eyes, and racers pausing to admire the very cars that inspired their own journeys. 

The Finals bring together the world’s most passionate drag racing community, and the museum is a crossroads where history, culture, and competition meet. This is hallowed ground — a physical reminder of where we came from and where we’re heading. 

The NHRA Museum gift shop is also open, offering event merchandise, books, apparel, and unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Every purchase supports the museum’s mission to preserve our sport’s most important stories. And as we journey toward the NHRA’s 75th Anniversary in 2026, your support matters more than ever. Please consider making a donation today to help protect and share Wally Parks’ vision for generations to come. 

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Step inside. Explore. Remember. And be part of the living story of drag racing. For more information: https://nhramuseum.org/