NoRide
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NHRA founder Wally Parks, dies at age 94
9/29/2007 9:17 AM
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."  More...

 

Special tribute on nhra.com's homepage.

speedyracer
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Re: NHRA founder Wally Parks, dies at age 94
9/29/2007 4:27 PM
The "Wally" will live on forever. The guy did a wonderful job for drag racing fans, but now possibly NHRA will become a "for profit" organization (something Parks & others were against) and grow into the giant motorsport it should be. 
Westernstar
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Re: NHRA founder Wally Parks, dies at age 94
9/29/2007 6:39 PM
He sure had a good idea! Rest in peace Wally.
Chicofan1
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Re: NHRA founder Wally Parks, dies at age 94
10/1/2007 7:22 PM
RIP, Wally.  You did good, way beyond your fondest dreams.  Thumbs Up [:thumbup]