First race, track evolution and memerable moments

The first National Hot Rod Association race was held in the parking lot at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pamona, California. The first drag cars were regular street cars that have been cut down to reduce the weight. By reducing the weight, the car's speed is increased. Since then, the track has undergone a six million dollar expansion. Pamona Raceway now hosts the season opening and season finale. In 1970, racing legen Don Garlits lost half of his right foot when his transmission, which sat between his feet, exploded. Tony Schumacher broke the broke the 33o mile per hour barrier in 1999. All of this, what is later to be said in my blog and much more was made possible by one Wally Parks born 1913 Oklahoma.


TONY SCHUMACHER @ PAMONA