Smokin Joe
06-16-2004, 01:58 AM
For those who are going to be there...
Early-Bird Cruise Though Bowling Green Kicks-Off 2nd Annual Holley NHRA
National Hot Rod Reunion
Thurs, June 17 ride goes from Convention Center to Beech Bend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - (June 15, 2004) - Historic cars driving through historic
downtown Bowling Green to historic Beech Bend Park. Sounds, well, kind of
historic.and fun. And that's the plan Thurs., June 17, as hundreds of hot
rods, street rods, muscles cars and classics will caravan from the convention
center at the Holiday Inn University Plaza through the famous downtown
section of Bowling Green, through horse country to Beech Bend Park as part
of the opening ceremonies for the second annual Holley NHRA National Hot
Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont Automotive Finishes, June 18-20, at Beech
Bend.
According to Bob Daniels, Reunion event director, "Beech Bend Park will
be open all card-carrying Reunion participants and the rides will be free. Bring
the kids for a great night out and be part of the kick-off festivities of the
NHRA Holley National Hot Rod Reunion."
This year's early-bird cruise, which will begin at 5 p.m., is sponsored by
Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Daniels said. Gary West,
director of the Bureau, will be on hand and choose the evening's top vehicle
and present the owner with a trophy during the Friday night Reunion
reception at the Holiday Inn University Plaza.
"I urge all those who registered vehicles to bring out your pride and joy
and show it off," said Daniels. "Why else did you build it? We all want to see
what you've got."
Reunion activities begin Fri., June 18 and run through Sun., June 20.
Features include Crane Cams nostalgic drag racing in such classes at Top
Fuel, Supercharged Gassers, classic Funny Cars and Super Stocks, along with
a giant street rod, customs, classics and muscle car SoffSeal "show 'n'
shine," swap meet for classic car and racing parts, special stage show,
featuring "the fabulous Diamonds" and a separate amusement area, with rides
and games for all ages, adjacent to the park. Also included is Saturday night's
special Cacklefest," where early-style front-engine dragsters are push-
started, then gathered together on the drag strip with engines running
or "cackling."
Produced by the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, the Holley
National Hot Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont Automotive Finishes, will
include Crane Cams nostalgic drag racing in such classes at Top Fuel,
Supercharged Gassers, classic Funny Cars and Super Stocks, along with a
giant street rod, customs, classics and muscle car SoffSealT "show n' shine,"
swap meet for classic car and racing parts, special stage show and a
separate amusement park with rides and games for all ages adjacent to the
park.
The Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont
Automotive Finishes, will also cater to car clubs, with special contests and
activities for clubs. Information-including a full activities schedule and entry
forms-is available through the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. To
receive updated information, prospective participants should send a post card
or note to NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, P.O. Box 2345, Pomona, Calif.
91769. Or e-mail your name and address to museum@nhra.com.
Proceeds of the Holley Hot Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont
Automotive Finishes, will benefit the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.
The museum houses the very roots of hot rodding. Scores of famous vehicles
spanning American motorsports history are on display, including winning cars
representing 50 years of drag racing, dry lakes and salt-flat racers, oval track
challengers and exhibits describing their colorful backgrounds.
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is open Wednesday through
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., PST, with extended hours during NHRA national
events. Current NHRA members are admitted free. Admission for non-members
is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 60 and older, $3 for juniors six through 15, and
free for children under the age of five. The Museum is also available for
private parties, meetings, corporate events, weddings and special group
tours. The Parks NHRA Museum is located at Fairplex Gate 1, 1101 W.
McKinley Ave. in Pomona. For further information on special exhibits, museum
events or directions, call 909/622-2133 or visit http://museum.nhra.com.
Early-Bird Cruise Though Bowling Green Kicks-Off 2nd Annual Holley NHRA
National Hot Rod Reunion
Thurs, June 17 ride goes from Convention Center to Beech Bend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - (June 15, 2004) - Historic cars driving through historic
downtown Bowling Green to historic Beech Bend Park. Sounds, well, kind of
historic.and fun. And that's the plan Thurs., June 17, as hundreds of hot
rods, street rods, muscles cars and classics will caravan from the convention
center at the Holiday Inn University Plaza through the famous downtown
section of Bowling Green, through horse country to Beech Bend Park as part
of the opening ceremonies for the second annual Holley NHRA National Hot
Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont Automotive Finishes, June 18-20, at Beech
Bend.
According to Bob Daniels, Reunion event director, "Beech Bend Park will
be open all card-carrying Reunion participants and the rides will be free. Bring
the kids for a great night out and be part of the kick-off festivities of the
NHRA Holley National Hot Rod Reunion."
This year's early-bird cruise, which will begin at 5 p.m., is sponsored by
Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Daniels said. Gary West,
director of the Bureau, will be on hand and choose the evening's top vehicle
and present the owner with a trophy during the Friday night Reunion
reception at the Holiday Inn University Plaza.
"I urge all those who registered vehicles to bring out your pride and joy
and show it off," said Daniels. "Why else did you build it? We all want to see
what you've got."
Reunion activities begin Fri., June 18 and run through Sun., June 20.
Features include Crane Cams nostalgic drag racing in such classes at Top
Fuel, Supercharged Gassers, classic Funny Cars and Super Stocks, along with
a giant street rod, customs, classics and muscle car SoffSeal "show 'n'
shine," swap meet for classic car and racing parts, special stage show,
featuring "the fabulous Diamonds" and a separate amusement area, with rides
and games for all ages, adjacent to the park. Also included is Saturday night's
special Cacklefest," where early-style front-engine dragsters are push-
started, then gathered together on the drag strip with engines running
or "cackling."
Produced by the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, the Holley
National Hot Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont Automotive Finishes, will
include Crane Cams nostalgic drag racing in such classes at Top Fuel,
Supercharged Gassers, classic Funny Cars and Super Stocks, along with a
giant street rod, customs, classics and muscle car SoffSealT "show n' shine,"
swap meet for classic car and racing parts, special stage show and a
separate amusement park with rides and games for all ages adjacent to the
park.
The Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont
Automotive Finishes, will also cater to car clubs, with special contests and
activities for clubs. Information-including a full activities schedule and entry
forms-is available through the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. To
receive updated information, prospective participants should send a post card
or note to NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, P.O. Box 2345, Pomona, Calif.
91769. Or e-mail your name and address to museum@nhra.com.
Proceeds of the Holley Hot Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont
Automotive Finishes, will benefit the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.
The museum houses the very roots of hot rodding. Scores of famous vehicles
spanning American motorsports history are on display, including winning cars
representing 50 years of drag racing, dry lakes and salt-flat racers, oval track
challengers and exhibits describing their colorful backgrounds.
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is open Wednesday through
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., PST, with extended hours during NHRA national
events. Current NHRA members are admitted free. Admission for non-members
is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 60 and older, $3 for juniors six through 15, and
free for children under the age of five. The Museum is also available for
private parties, meetings, corporate events, weddings and special group
tours. The Parks NHRA Museum is located at Fairplex Gate 1, 1101 W.
McKinley Ave. in Pomona. For further information on special exhibits, museum
events or directions, call 909/622-2133 or visit http://museum.nhra.com.