http://www.bakersfieldvoice.com/home/Blog/NHRAMuseum 17th Annual California Hot Rod Reunion Event at Auto Club Famoso Raceway en-us http://www.bakersfieldvoice.com/home/Blog/NHRAMuseum/33762 <p>The countdown is on for the arrival of the 17th Annual California Hot Rod Reunion at the Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Oct. 10-12.</p> <p>Only 3 weeks away from CHRR.</p> <p>Showcased on the track will be NHRA vintage drag racing, featuring some the sport&rsquo;s most famous and historic cars and drivers, racing in such classes at Nostalgia Top Fuel, Nostalgia Funny Cars, Altereds, Supercharged Gassers, Classic Super Stock, Hot Rods and others, plus and a variety of exhibition entries. Event is also the finale of the NHRA&rsquo;s new 7-race nostalgia program, the Hot Rod Heritage Series.</p> <p>The weekend Reunion program features &rdquo;hot rods in the Grove,&rdquo; including pre-1972 street rods, customs, classics and muscle cars; the Reunion Swap Meet; Manufacturer&rsquo;s Midway, Friday night CHRR Reception at the Doubletree in Bakersfield; and much more! Plus, on Saturday night it&rsquo;s the sensational &ldquo;Cacklefest&rdquo; &ndash; classic nitro-burning, front-engine fuelers, push-started just like the &ldquo;old days.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:03:06 PDT