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Indians Invade Wally Parks NHRA
Motorsports Museum Aug. 26th
Largest West Coast Gathering of Indian Motorcycles Expected
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POMONA, Calif. – The West Coast’s largest gathering ever of Indian Motorcycles is thundering toward the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California. On Sat., Aug, 26, an estimated 100-plus Indian bikes will cruise into the Pomona Fairplex for Indian Day West. The free event, held in conjunction with the current “World’s Fastest Indians’ exhibit at the Museum, runs from 8 a.m-2 p.m.
“There are numerous activities planned for Indian Day West,” said noted Indian Motorcycle expert and racer Eric Vaughn, who’s helping organize the event. “We anticipate this to be a once in a lifetime opportunity for Indian Motorcycle enthusiasts to mingle with other aficionados, and see many rare bikes that will be brought out specifically for this event, along with the cool display at the Museum.”
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Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Co., founded in 1901, is America’s oldest motorcycle manufacturing brand. It ceased production in 1953, but since then, Indian bikes has developed a devoted following stemming from the company’s many innovations, classic designs, historic value and rarity factor.
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According to Tony Thacker, executive director of the Parks Museum, there will be guest speakers, Indian memorabilia and a road ride. “If you’re into Indian motorcycles or vintage bikes, Indian Day West is the place to be,” he said. “This is another example of the Museum’s ‘living history’ theme, where people aren’t just spectators – they become participants.”
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“The World’s Fastest Indians” exhibit, presented by Cycle World magazine, highlights the legendary motorcycle, featured in the recent Sir Anthony Hopkins movie, ‘The World’s Fastest Indian.” The exhibit runs through August and includes the historic Indian Scout bike that New Zealander H.J. “Burt” Munro rode to fame to set numerous land speed records at Bonneville in the 1960s, as well as several other vintage Indian racing motorcycles.
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Named for the founder of the National Hot Rod Association, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California 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. Current NHRA members are admitted free. Admission for non-members is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors 60 and older, $4 for juniors six through 15, and free for children under the age of five. Auto Club members receive discounts on admission and at the gift shop: show your card and save. The Museum is also available for private parties, meetings, corporate events, weddings and special group tours. The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports 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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