NHRA
Sports abbreviation · Sports League and Organization
| Stands for | National Hot Rod Association |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
NHRA stands for National Hot Rod Association, a sports league and organization abbreviation.
Largest drag-racing sanctioning body in the world, running a national professional series and grassroots events at hundreds of tracks. Top Fuel dragsters cover 1,000 feet in under four seconds at speeds above 330 miles per hour.
Example: John Force won a record 16 NHRA Funny Car championships.
Usage notes
Founded in 1951 by Wally Parks in Southern California to steer street racers onto safe, organized drag strips. Top Fuel and Funny Car races were shortened from a quarter mile to 1,000 feet in 2008 for safety. Headquartered in Glendora, California. Pronounced as letters.
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