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- EIN 94-3021388
- 9096222133
- 1101 McKinley Drive Bldg. 3A Pomona CA 91768 USA
- http://museum.nhra.com
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Causes: Arts & Culture, History Museums, Science & Technology Museums
Mission: The NHRA Motorsports Museum is organized for charitable and educational purposes. The museum obtains, cares for and displays items of lasting interest or value relating to the history of automotive speed and style in all its forms. Collection areas include the sport of drag racing, the pursuit of land-speed records, automobile customizing, performance motorsports, and more in a facility that is open to the general public. The museum sponsors and carries on activities that foster a better understanding of the history and development of the American hot rod and the people and industry associated with them.
Target demographics: To foster imagination, innovation, participation, and competition in the field of of motorsports for diverse audiences, youth, and all age groups
Direct beneficiaries per year: In excess of 10,000 students and many thousands more visitors from around the world.
Geographic areas served: Pomona, CA and throughout the United States
Programs: Exhibitions and educational programs related to American hot rodding and the field of motorsports.
Programs to educate and excite the public regarding the science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics that are an integral part of the American hot rod story.
Production of the Annual California Hot Rod Reunion and the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion which celebrate the history and culture of American hot rodding. The Reunions include vintage drag racing, a car show, vintage parts and memorabilia swap meet, specialty vendors, and a chance for fans to meet the legends and stars of the sport. Each Reunion includes the highly popular "Cacklefest," a mass ignition of Nitro-methane powered historic race cars.