It's hot rod season at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, and it all starts Apr. 7.
On the first Wednesday of the month-from April through December - the popular motorsports museum in Pomona, Calif., transforms into hot rod heaven as more than 300 cool pre-1970 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars fill the parking lot for Twilight Cruise Night.
"It's one of the great Southern California family treats," said Sam Jackson, executive director of the Park Museum. "It's a fun evening and great way to see our terrific museum and hundreds of the coolest cars around!"
This is the fifth year for the museum's Twilight Cruise Night program. The event, which runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is hosted by the Cal Rods car club, attracts nearly 1,000 people and includes raffles, prizes and a huge 50/50 drawing. Admission to the Twilight Cruise is free, and those who attend receive $2 off admission to the Parks Museum. Drivers who display cars receive one complimentary museum pass. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
The complete Twilight Cruise Night schedule is: Apr. 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. For more information, call 909/622-2133 or visit www.nhra.com/musuem.
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports 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 Parks 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 Parks 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 www.nhra.com/museum.