#9. Drag Racing's Legends Reunite

From Big Daddy Don Garlits and Ohio George Montgomery to Grand Marshal Tom Hoover and Honoree Bennie “The Wizard” Osborn, the Reunion is the playing field for motorsports giants, and the only place where fans can meet and chat about racing with these amazing racing celebs. There are autograph sessions at the Dynamat Dynamic Legends Hospitality area and plenty of photo opportunities. As always, fans are invited to the free Honoree Reception held at the Holiday Inn on Friday night.

#8. Beech Bend Raceway Park
The wooden grandstands and family-friendly facility is the ideal spot for the annual Reunion. Beech Bend’s vintage stadium seating provides great views of the dragstrip and take you back to the golden era of drag racing. An amusement and water park are also nearby for families seeking some extra fun.
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#7.  Heacock Insurance Kick-Off Party and Cruise In (Thursday)
Music, beautiful cars, giveaways and Reunion 10^th Anniversary celebration await fans at The Heacock Classic Insurance Kick-Off Party and Cruise In to be held at the Holiday Inn/Sloan Convention Center parking lot on Thursday, 6 p.m. After a day of racing, all fans are invited to celebrate at the Party. Admission is free.

#6.  SoffSeal Show ‘N’ Shine

The Reunion not only puts on a thrilling drag race, it’s also the place to walk and gawk at thousands of beautiful cars entered in the SoffSeal Show ‘N’ Shine and Memory Lane. For a decade, car lovers and hot rodders have come to the Reunion’s Show ‘N’ Shine to see a variety of cars (nearly 2,000) including customs, classics, street rods, race cars, muscle cars, and trucks held at the beautiful Beech Bend Raceway grounds. New for the 10^th - Street Rodder magazine and Painless Performance has named the Reunion as one of the 10 premier U.S. events – this means show car participants will have yet another coveted award up for grabs.

#5.  Rodz DeLuxe Lot
Bowling Green, Kentucky in June just got hotter with the new addition of Koolhouse Publishing's Rodz DeLuxe Lot featuring some cool customs, rods and even a few Betties dressed like pin-ups. The Rodz Lot is making its debut inside the oval track and a host of cars are lined up to knock your socks off!

#4.  Jet Cars
Nothing says or breathes fire like a jet car - or pair of jet cars!  The Larsen Motorsports Team will be making spectacular runs on the track Friday and Saturday.  For a preview of what the Larsen Team will be bringing to the Reunion, check out their website at http://www.elainelarsen.com/

#3.  Gasser Mania

Nostalgia drag racing wouldn’t be the same without Gassers. Their nose-high, blower screaming runs ooze nostalgia, and we have over 20 wild and wooly 60s Gassers rounded up for the Reunion. This year, Geezer Gasser organizer Chuck Lipka of St. Louis is set to put on a bigger show and display for fans. There are also popular Gasser legends participating in the fun including Barbara Hamilton and her Willys, “Ohio George” Montgomery, and members of the storied S&S Racing Team.

#2.  Cacklefest

#1.  Best Family-Fun Summer Event

Three fun-filled days of activities culminate into one memorable experience that will be remembered for years to come. This year, the Reunion was voted one of Kentucky’s Top Ten Events for the summer. So now there’s no reason why not to miss this event and bring the whole family. We offer the best in entertainment and best value – Kids 15 and under are free with paid adult – in one great spot.

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