Fans arriving early for the 6th Annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion,
June 13-15, Beech Bend Park, Bowling Green, Ky., will get a few special
pre-event treats. On Thurs., June 12, early-bird enthusiasts can take a tour of
Holley Performance Products from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., go from there on the Heacock Classic Cruise - which also includes a treasure hunt
- and then end up at for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Holiday Inn University Plaza at 5
p.m.
"This is the
way to really kick-off the Reunion," said Tony Thacker, executive director of
the Wally
Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, producers of the 3-day event.
"Everyone participating will have lots of fun."
The day's
events begin at 10 a.m. at Holley (1801 Russellville Road) where visitors can
tour the 250,000-sq.-ft plant and see how Holley, in business for 105 years,
makes its world famous carburetors and other products. "Visitor's will also get
to see Weiand intake
manifolds, water pumps and superchargers being made and get to tour through our
engineering vehicle and engine lab where they house their chassis and engine
dynos," said Bill Tichenor, Holley marketing manager.
"Visitor's can also have a hot dog lunch be entered into a drawing for apparel
and speed parts from Holley brands. Winner's results will be posted at the
Holley racer trailer at the track."