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 cl***ics 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 cl***es at Top Fuel, Supercharged G***ers, cl***ic Funny Cars and Super Stocks, along with a giant street rod, customs, cl***ics and muscle car SoffSeal "show 'n' shine," swap meet for cl***ic car and racing parts, special stage show, featuring "the fabulous Diamonds" and a separate amu*****t 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 cl***es at Top Fuel, Supercharged G***ers, cl***ic Funny Cars and Super Stocks, along with a giant street rod, customs, cl***ics and muscle car SoffSealT "show n' shine," swap meet for cl***ic car and racing parts, special stage show and a separate amu*****t 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.
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