How It All Began

NHRA (National HotRod Association) was founded in 1951 by Wally Parks. Drag racing is a sport that originated on the streets of small towns in the early 50's and eventually was brought to a track for more fun and safer idea for a Saturday night. It wasn't all about money. It was just about fun and who had the fastest hot rod back then. Over the years the sport has grown and continues to grow everyday. It's not only a sport, it's a way of life and once you're in it, it's in your blood. From horsepower's of 100-7000 anything can happen. It's just a risk you take no matter how much it may cost. Drag racing later started becoming a sponsored sport which brought many more people in for the sake of not having to completely pay out of pocket although it's worth it in every way. Even if you aren't a driver, just being a crew member or spectator is the way to live and enjoy the sport as well. It really becomes an addictive feel and rush as you breathe the nitrious coming from the cars. The smell of race fuel, burning rubber, cheers from fans and crew, engines roaring even the feel of thunder as the cars race to the end of the 1320 line is a experience to never be forgotten. The nervousness of your favorite driver(s) banging the green light at a perfect 0.07 is unbeatable. If it wasn't for Shirley Muldowney (top fuel driver) Women wouldn't be able to race today.