Super Saturday at NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion

Huge crowds, overflow of hot rods, plus full race schedule make it a special event 

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - (June 18, 2005) - There are good events, and then there are 'special" events. On Saturday, the 3rd annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont Automotive Finishes, became an extra-special event.

Besides breaking attendance and car records, the Reunion, held at Beech Bend Park, reached a new level. For example: hotels were sold out 35 miles away. Cars lined up to get in*at 6:45 a.m. Families drove 15 hours to get here. A city traffic snafu caused quite a jam*and no one complained.

Yes, this event was extra-special*and then some.

"This is my third time here and I love it," said Dan Tallent, who drove his flamed '55 Chevy 10 hours from Kansas City to enjoy the Reunion. "I like the nostalgia, the racing and the show cars. I like everything here. It's a real nice time."

That's exactly what the folks at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, producers of the increasingly popular event, have worked hard to achieve.

Mission accomplished!

"We're up in all categories," said Sam Jackson, executive director of the Parks Museum. "We have about 50 percent more show cars this year and have maxed out on the racing side. And there're lots more people. This event really strikes a chord with hot rodders and nostalgia drag racing fans. "

People were still arriving late Saturday afternoon to check out the 1,300-plus street rods, muscle cars and classics, catch the Gary Lewis and The Playboys concert and settle in for some old-fashioned racing under the stars and Cacklefest.

"It's great to see the families and kids come here and have a good time," Jackson said. "It's a special event held at a legendary track in a great city."