Summer is here and the hot rods are revved up for "Ladies Night" at the monthly NHRA Motorsports Museum Twilight Cruise presented by Prolong Super Lubricants on Wednesday, June 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The popular Twilight Cruise draws some of the most beautiful hot rods and classic automobiles from around Southern California and the NHRA Motorsports Museum is the perfect venue providing a nostalgic hot rod experience and a walk down memory lane for visitors.
This month’s theme is Woodie Cars & Trucks and Ladies Night. Twilight Cruise is a night filled with fun for the whole family. There will be music, food, vendors, giveaways and lots more to see inside and outside of the museum. Don’t miss the new raffle where lucky participants have a chance to win a trip to the California Hot Rod Reunion® and other exciting prizes. The event is open to the public and includes free admission to the Museum after 3 p.m.
While at the Cruise, check out the free Twilight Tech Talks hosted by Gale Banks Engineering featuring monthly automotive seminars with industry leaders. Tech Talks start at 6 p.m. inside the museum. Admission is free and open to all.
Here are some of the upcoming Twilight Tech Talk topics:
- June 5
"LIFE AFTER WIDE OPEN THROTTLE"
Supercharging & Turbocharging
The Density Machines
- July 3
"JUST CHILLIN’"
Intercooling & Water/Methanol Injection
Iced Down and 100 Proof… Ahhhhh!
- August 7
"YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND"
Electronic Powertrain Management Systems
And How To Hack Them
- October 2
"BACK TO THE FUTURE"
Upcoming Engines, Drivetrains & Fuels
I Do Practical… I Don’t Do Political
For past Twilight Tech Talk videos, visit www.BanksPower.com or the museum’s website.
If you own a special interest car or motorcycle, drive it to the cruise and show her off.Admission is free and open to all customs, classics and hot rods. Your car could be selected to display at the NHRA races in Pomona.
There will be giveaways and prizes for all the attendees but some extra-special goodies for the ladies. This month’s Prolong Contest winning car owner will receive a $250 cash prize as well as an exterior hand clean using Prolong’s Waterless Wash & Shine, exterior treatment with Prolong’s Super Protectant on the car’s rubber and vinyl, and a $100 credit to take home any Prolong products of choice. For more information on Prolong’s contest, visitwww.facebook.com/goprolong.
The NHRA Motorsports Museum is located on the Fairplex grounds, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Gate 1, Pomona, Calif. 91768. For more information about the NHRA Motorsports Museum, visit www.NHRAmuseum.org or call (909) 622-2133.
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, long a dream of NHRA founder Wally Parks, opened to the public April 4, 1998, after years of planning and months of hard work cataloging and arranging the exhibit. Housed in a 28,500-square-foot building on the edge of the historic Los Angeles County Fairplex, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's mission is to celebrate the impact of motorsports on our culture. We collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the vehicles, stories, and artifacts that represent our affection for, and the influence of, automotive speed and style in all its forms. We are the place to view and learn about hot rods, customs, racecars and speed records, and the West Coast's role as the historic center for their past and present development.
The Museum features an impressive array of vintage and historical racing vehicles –- nearly 50 at the Grand Opening -- along with photographs, trophies, helmets and driving uniforms, artifacts, paintings, and other memorabilia chronicling more than 50 years of American motorsports. A gift shop offers a wide variety of souvenir items. The Museum is open during the annual Los Angeles County Fair. Please check the Fairplex website for hours of operation and admission prices (www.fairplex.com). Museum admission is just $1 with regular paid Fair admission ticket.
HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Extended hours during the NHRA Winternationals and NHRA Finals. Also, hours change during the annual Los Angeles County Fair.
HOLIDAYS WE ARE CLOSED: Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
ADMISSION PRICES: Current NHRA members are admitted free. Admission for non-members is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 60 and older, $6 for juniors 6 through 15, and free for children under the age of 5. AAA discount available.
HOW TO GET HERE: From the 10 fwy east, exit White Avenue, proceed North, turn left on McKinley Avenue, enter Fairplex Gate 1. From the 210 fwy, exit Fruit Avenue, proceed South, turn right on McKinley Avenue. The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is located at Fairplex Gate 1, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue in Pomona. Call us at (909) 622-2133.
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Building 3A
Pomona CA, 91768
Museum Main Number: 909-622-2133
Museum Fax Number: 909-622-1206
Reunion Hotline: 909-622-8562
[email protected]