WIMNA So Cal Chapter / NHRA Women in Motorsports Field Trip
WIMNA SoCal Chapter and NHRA Celebrate Women in Motorsports with Exclusive Field Trip at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum—November 14, 2025, 10 a.m.
Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) are joining forces to host a special Women in Motorsports Field Trip at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, held in on the first day of qualifying of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
This one-of-a-kind gathering invites racers from every motorsport, industry professionals, marketers, social media creators, and students to come together at the most famous dragstrip on the planet for a day of inspiration, connection, and to witness Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing. Attendees will tour the NHRA museum, hear from leading voices in motorsports, and then experience the heart-pounding spectacle of 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph Top Fuel and Funny Cars as NHRA crowns its world champions.
Hosted by Amanda Busick of NHRA and FOX Sports, the program will feature conversations with Erica Enders (Six-time Pro Stock champion, and the winningest woman in all of motorsports), Hannah Rickards (NHRA Live Events Marketing Manager), Melanie Johnson (270+mph dragster racer, and daughter of legendary crew chief and tuner Alan Johnson), and other trailblazing women who continue to define excellence in drag racing. The event will also include remarks from Cindy Sisson, Executive Director of WIMNA, and the introduction of Meredith Burns, President of the newly formed WIMNA Southern California Chapter.
Guests will enjoy a museum networking reception, an In-N-Out Burger lunch, parking, and VIP access to the NHRA Pomona dragstrip — complete with shuttle service and a reserved viewing experience.
Why You Should Attend
Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) are joining forces to host a special Women in Motorsports Field Trip at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, held in on the first day of qualifying of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
This one-of-a-kind gathering invites racers from every motorsport, industry professionals, marketers, social media creators, and students to come together at the most famous dragstrip on the planet for a day of inspiration, connection, and to witness Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing. Attendees will tour the NHRA museum, hear from leading voices in motorsports, and then experience the heart-pounding spectacle of 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph Top Fuel and Funny Cars as NHRA crowns its world champions.
Hosted by Amanda Busick of NHRA and FOX Sports, the program will feature conversations with Erica Enders (Six-time Pro Stock champion, and the winningest woman in all of motorsports), Hannah Rickards (NHRA Live Events Marketing Manager), Melanie Johnson (270+mph dragster racer, and daughter of legendary crew chief and tuner Alan Johnson), and other trailblazing women who continue to define excellence in drag racing. The event will also include remarks from Cindy Sisson, Executive Director of WIMNA, and the introduction of Meredith Burns, President of the newly formed WIMNA Southern California Chapter.
Guests will enjoy a museum networking reception, an In-N-Out Burger lunch, parking, and VIP access to the NHRA Pomona dragstrip — complete with shuttle service and a reserved viewing experience.
Why You Should Attend
- Connect with the fastest women in motorsports. Learn firsthand what it takes to compete and win at the championship level.
- Experience racing history and innovation. Explore the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and witness 340-mph side-by-side drag racing action.
- Join a growing community. Be part of the official launch of WIMNA’s Southern California Chapter and meet women shaping the future of the sport.
- Network with industry leaders. Gain insights into performance, media presence, and career opportunities in racing.
- Get inspired. Discover how NHRA’s women racers, team leaders, and communicators are redefining what’s possible. Walk the pits, meet the team, be part of the action.
- This field trip offers a rare chance to see both sides of motorsports — the people who make it happen and the machines that make it unforgettable.
- Price is $40 per person.
- Space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged through the link below.
When: November 14, 2025, 10 a.m.
Location: Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768, (Enter Gate 1, and turn right)
Purchase your ticket here.
Location: Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768, (Enter Gate 1, and turn right)
Purchase your ticket here.
