"National Hot Rod Association Official Drag Rules," 1961

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Artifact Overview

Wally Parks formed the National Hot Rod Association in 1951 to establish formal safety and competition rules for drag racing. NHRA published annual rule books with updates to the organization's policies and procedures. This 24-page rule book from 1961 reflects a growing but still maturing racing series. More recent NHRA rule books are well over 400 pages long.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Booklet

Date Made

1960

Subject Date

1961

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2025.252.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Michael Klawitter.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Brown (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 3.625 in

"National Hot Rod Association Official Drag Rules," 1961