January 2013

Jan. 1: Closed in observance of NEW YEAR'S DAY.   Jan. 25-27:  Grand National Roadster Show. For more information, visit www.rodshows.com Extended Museum Hours during the GNRS: Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.  Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.   Exhibits on display: Lions Drag Strip Mooneyes  Banks Power: The First 50 Years

February 2013

Feb 14-17: The 53rd annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries, Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. The NHRA Museum offers race fans extended hours and free admission during the NHRA Winternationals and Finals.  www.nhra.com During the races, the Museum is jumping with drag racing excitement. There's plenty to see and do for the entire family. While at the Museum, scope out the new exhibits as well as hob nob with racing celebrities. It’s an easy ride to the Museum, just hop on or off the tram from the track’s main entry gate. The Museum is open long hours, offers exclusive gift shop deals, and unique events such as the Auto Club Q&A and Racing Collectible Show. Best of all, admission to the Museum is absolutely free. Feb. 15: “Night of Champions” Auto Club Q&A featuring NHRA drivers, free and open to the public, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.   Feb. 16: California Racing Collectible Show, $3 admission, noon to 10 p.m. Find racing memorabilia, collectible items such as pins, patches, apparel, photographs and more.   Exhibits on display: Lions Drag Strip Mooneyes  Banks Power: The First 50 Years

March 2013

March 7-10: 55th annual Bakersfield March Meet at the Auto Club Famoso Raceway- visit www.famosoraceway.com   March 31: Museum closed in observance of Easter. Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. All major US holidays observed.     Exhibits on display: Lions Drag Strip Moon: Six Decades of a Hot Rodding Eye-con  Banks Power: The First 50 Years

April 2013

April 3: Official start of the Prolong Twilight Cruise season, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE! Music, food and beverage vendors, giveaways, and lots of beautiful cars. Free museum entry. Other Twilight Cruise Night Dates:  May 1 June 5 (Ladies Night) July 3 August 7 September (no cruise due to LA County Fair) October 2 November 6 December 4 (Annual Toy Drive)  Exhibits on display: Lions Drag Strip Moon: Six Decades of a Hot Rodding Eye-Con Banks Power: The First 50 Years

May 2013

May 1: Prolong Twilight Cruise, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE! Fun for the entire family. Free museum admission, music, food and beverage vendors, giveaways, and lots of beautiful cars. Other Twilight Cruise Night Dates: June 5 (Ladies Night) July 3 August 7 September (no cruise due to LA County Fair) October 2 November 6 December 4 (Annual Toy Drive) Exhibits on display: Lions Drag Strip Moon: Six Decades of a Hot Rodding Eye-Con   Banks Power: The First 50 Years

June 2013

June 5: Prolong Twilight Cruise, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. LADIES NIGHT! The June Cruise is dedicated to the ladies who love hot rods, classics and American autos. Fun for the entire family. Music, food and beverage vendors, giveaways, and lots of beautiful cars. Other Twilight Cruise Night Dates: July 3 August 7 September (no cruise due to LA County Fair) October 2 November 6 December 4 (Annual Toy Drive)  11th Annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA June 13-15:  11th Annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA at Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, Ky. Save $10 and receive a goody bag (advance only) when you purchase tickets online at www.nhratix.com or call 1-800-884-NHRA (6472).   Exhibits on display: Lions Drag Strip Banks Power: The First 50 Years

July 2013

July 3: Prolong Twilight Cruise, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE! Music, food and beverage vendors, giveaways, and lots of beautiful cars. Other Twilight Cruise Night Dates: August 7 September (no cruise due to LA County Fair) October 2 November 6 December 4 (Annual Toy Drive) July 4: Museum closed in observance of Independence Day.

August 2013

Aug. 7: Prolong Twilight Cruise, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE! Music, food and beverage vendors, giveaways, and lots of beautiful cars. Other Twilight Cruise Night Dates: September (no cruise due to LA County Fair) October 2 November 6 December 4 (Annual Toy Drive) Aug. 31 - Sept. 29: Annual L.A. County Fair, www.lacountyfair.com No Prolong Twilight Cruise during Fair time.

September 2013

Aug. 31 - Sept. 29: Annual L.A. County Fair, www.lacountyfair.com No Prolong Twilight Cruise during Fair time.    Sept. 12-14: Inaugural New England Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA, Held at New England Dragway in Epping, N.H. Presented and benefitting the NHRA Motorsports Museum. For tickets, please call 1-800-884-6472 or visit www.NHRAtix.com

October 2013

Oct. 2: Prolong Twilight Cruise, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE! Fun for the entire family featuring free museum entry, music, food and beverage vendors, giveaways, and lots of beautiful cars. Other Twilight Cruise Night Dates: November 6 December 4 (Annual Toy Drive)         Oct. 18-20: 22nd NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California at the Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. To purchase, visit www.nhratix.com or call 1-800-884-NHRA (6472).

November 2013

November 6: Prolong Twilight Cruise, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE! Music, food and beverage vendors, giveaways, and lots of beautiful cars.   November 7-10: 49th annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals November 8: Night of Champions Auto Club Q&A with NHRA drivers, free and open to the public, 6 p.m.   November 28: Museum closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

December 2013

Dec 4: Prolong Twilight Cruise, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE! Music, food and beverage vendors, giveaways, and lots of beautiful cars