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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park

The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend. For 2026, the event has gone back to its roots and further celebrates the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
16 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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National Hot Rod Reunion

The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend.

The National Hot Rod Reunion marks the sixth event of the season in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which celebrates the thrilling action of nostalgia drag racing in a variety of classes. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona.

For 2026, the event has gone back to its roots and further celebrates the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.

Broc Porter has spearheaded running the event for the first time, expanding the relationship between the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and Porter’s Beech Bend Raceway. Porter and his wife, Rebecca, operate the track that has been in the family since 1984. Porter received guidance from Blake Bowser, who has spearheaded a resurgence at the NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion featuring Nitro Revival while continuing to grow the legendary Good Vibrations March Meet.

The annual trip to Beech Bend Raceway has long been a popular stop for fans and race teams, and this year will be especially memorable, returning to the National Hot Rod Reunion name during NHRA’s milestone year.

The National Hot Rod Reunion features three spectacular days of nostalgia racing, hot rods, show cars, and a swap meet at a historic facility steeped in drag racing history.

The event also includes a Show 'n' Shine car show and popular Cacklefests throughout the weekend, plus much more. On the track, fans will be thrilled by some of the best nostalgia racing in the country, with nostalgia Top Fuel dragsters offering a memorable dose of nitro-burning action at more than 240 mph.

Drivers will be competing for event wins, with eliminations on Sunday culminating a weekend that will feature a full lineup of nostalgia competitions, exhibitions, fan experiences, tributes, and a festival-like atmosphere that pays tribute to the legends and pioneers of NHRA Drag Racing.

For more information or to buy tickets, click here.