1956 Nhra Nationals Orig. Program 2nd Finals Drag Racing Auto Hot Rods Funny Car

  
[DRAG RACING, TOP FUEL, NHRA, HOT RODS]. On offer here is a scarce copy of the ORIGINAL 1956 NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Nationals (Finals) program. This event was the 2nd Nationals for the NHRA. The program is in very good condition with only a minor bit of left edge wear and a very faint damp stain to the upper right corner to the first few pages.

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in drag racing and hosts events all over the United States and Canada. With over 40,000 drivers in its rosters, the NHRA claims to be the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world.

The association was founded by Wally Parks in 1951 in California to provide a governing body to organize and promote the sport of drag racing. NHRA's first Nationals was held in 1955, in Great Bend, Kansas. Typical for the era, this race was held on a World War II-constructed training air field. The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, the national event series which comprises 24 races each year, is the premier series in drag racing that brings together the best drag racers from across North America and the world.

Nationals are now held at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana and are officially called the U. Winners of national events are awarded a trophy statue in honor of founder Wally Parks.

The trophy is commonly referred to by its nickname, a "Wally". NHRA Championship Drag Racing Series.

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is the top division of the NHRA. It consists of four professional classes. This item is in the category "Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop\Fan Apparel & Souvenirs\Racing-NHRA". The seller is "bibliomonster" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.