Rip Wally Parks 1913-2007

[Bense468]

Wally Parks, the driving force behind the formation of NHRA, has died at the age of 94. It was Parks’ vision, goals and unconditional commitment to the need for speed and side-by-side racing in a safer, more controlled environment that created what is today the world's largest motorsports governing body.
"Today is a sad day in the world of NHRA and the sport of drag racing," said Tom Compton, president of NHRA. "Words simply can't describe the immeasurable impact Wally has had on the sport he created and the millions of people's lives he touched along the way. The name Wally Parks is synonymous with drag racing, and his vision and direction will guide NHRA for years to come. Everyone in drag racing, and the industries formed to service the sport, will forever be indebted to Wally, his vision, his focus and his desire to create, build and grow NHRA."
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[Bense468]

wow where are the NHRA fans now?

[Baja Big Dog]

1972 in Pomona, met Wally for the first time, what a class act, instrumental in the safety safari supporting driver safety.
Too bad he couldn't have written a book on running a company like the NHRA...some off road low life organizations could learn a lot from him...
RIP WALLY....KEEP THE CHRISTMAS TREES LIT FOR US!!!

[It's Only Money]

Great man. Visionary. Met him in the 70's and was impressed from the first handshake. RIP.

[Sportin' Wood]

One of my idol's

[RiverToysJas]

Sad to hear of his passing.
He did so much for drag racing, and yet never drag raced. Very interesting man.
RTJas