As part of the milestone celebration, the played a supporting role in bridging the legacy of the Grand National Roadster Show with the nearly 75-year history of NHRA (1951-2026).Ìý The weekend’s festivities began with an exclusive Thursday night dinner hosted by the Checkered Flag 200 Club, providing an intimate setting for its members of industry legends and car enthusiasts to connect. The dinner led into a private preview of the GNRS, allowing attendees a first look at the exceptional builds before the doors officially opened to the public on Friday.Ìý
The cars were the stars at the 2025 Grand National Roadster Show
On Friday evening, after the first full day of the show, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports MuseumÌýonce again teamed up with the Petersen Museum and the to host a special dinner honoring all Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame members. This tribute recognized the icons who have shaped hot rodding, including NHRA legends such as Wally Parks, Ed Iskenderian, Alex Xydias, and Tommy Ivo, as well as adjacent industry pioneers like Boyd Coddington, Chip Foose, and George Barris. A complete list of Hall of Fame inductees can be found .
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With the 2026 NHRA 75th Anniversary on the horizon, this year’s Grand National Roadster Show was a fitting reminder of NHRA’s enduring legacy and its deep connection to the custom car culture that continues to thrive today.
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