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The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) was founded by Wally Parks in 1951. The world’s largest automobile racing organization’s founder was born on January 23, 1913 in Goltry, Oklahoma. He started his first automobile racing club, the Road Runner Club, during the 1930s.
Wally Parks and Worldwide Auto Racing
According to the NHRA’s official website, Wally’s interest in cars and racing was ignited early. After he attended a dry lake speed trial event, automobile racing soon became a passion of his. In the 1940s, Wally Parks helped to start the Hot Rod magazine. He served as the magazine’s first editor. A year later, Wally Parks was instrumental in starting another automobile racing magazine, Motor Trend.
Racing enthusiasts and fans can get copies of the magazine from online retailers like Magazine Line and Magazines. Amazon.com offers discounts up to as much as $10 off magazine subscriptions when people order through their website. As of November 9, 2009, Amazon.com was offering a 12-month subscription to Motor Trend for a grand total of $10 and a 12-month subscription to Hot Rod magazine for a grand total of $14.

