Welcome to the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals (previously the National Hot Rod Reunion)! This three-day event is scheduled for June 12-14, 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.
Monday, June 9
12 p.m. - Vendor and Competitor Stacking
Tuesday, June 10
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Vendor and Competitor Parking
Wednesday, June 11
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Competitor and Vendor Parking
5 p.m. - Gates Secure
Thursday, June 12
6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Late Registration and Participant Will Call
7 a.m. - Show 'N Shine parking opens
8 a.m. - Spectator gates open
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Time Trials and Qualifying (all categories)
1 p.m. - Nitro Test Session
5 p.m. - Pro 6.0 Qualifying (featuring AA/Fuel Altered)
5:15 p.m. - AA/Fuel Altered Qualifying
5:30 p.m. - Top Fuel Qualifying
6 p.m. - Secure All Event Activity
Friday, June 13
6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Late Registration and Participant Will Call
7 a.m. - Show 'N Shine parking opens
8 a.m. - Spectator gates open
8:30 a.m. - Eliminator Time Trials & Qualifying (all categories)
12 p.m. - Pro 6.0 Qualifying
12:15 p.m. - AA/Fuel Altered Qualifying
12:30 p.m. - Top Fuel Qualifying
2:30 p.m. - Nostalgia Pros Autograph Session - includes free poster! (NHRA Museum Merch Tent)
2:30 p.m. - Category Eliminations
5 p.m. - Pro 6.0 Qualifying
5:15 p.m. - AA/Fuel Altered Qualifying
5:30 p.m. - Funny Car Exhibition
5:45 p.m. - Top Fuel Qualifying
6 p.m. - Secure All Event Activity
Saturday, June 14
7 a.m. - Show 'N Shine parking opens
8 a.m. - Spectator gates open
8:30 a.m. - Eliminations (all categories)
10:30 a.m. - Pro 6.0 (ft. AA/Fuel Altered) Round 1
10:50 a.m.- Opening Ceremonies & National Anthem
11 a.m. - Top Fuel Round 1
1 p.m. - Pro 6.0 (ft. AA/Fuel/Altered) Round 2
1:15 p.m. - Top Fuel Round 2
3:15 p.m. - Pro 6.0 (ft. AA/Fuel Altered) Round 3
3:30 p.m. - Top Fuel Round 3
3:45 p.m. - Funny Car Exhibition
5:30 p.m. - Final Rounds – All Eliminations
6 p.m. - Top Fuel Finals
7 p.m. - Show ‘N Shine Winners’ Parade & Awards
7:45 p.m. - Cacklefest® Parade & Presentation
9 p.m. - Event Closes
Schedule subject to change
Other Information:
- This is an NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Race
- 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
- Golf Cart Rentals: Saylors Golf Carts 270-563-4183
