The family of the late NHRA founder, Wally Parks, who died Sept. 28, announced the first of what is expected to be several tributes to the motorsports legend, beginning at the NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion and at the Automobile Club NHRA Finals. A short tribute will be held at the NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion at the Auto Club of Southern California Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., Oct. 12-14. NHRA also will have a special trackside ceremony honoring Parks on Sunday, Nov. 4, prior to the final round of eliminations at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. The family of the late NHRA founder, Wally Parks, who died Sept. 28, announced the first of what is expected to be several tributes to the motorsports legend, beginning at the NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion and at the Automobile Club NHRA Finals. A short tribute will be held at the NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion at the Auto Club of Southern California Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., Oct. 12-14. NHRA also will have a special trackside ceremony honoring Parks on Sunday, Nov. 4, prior to the final round of eliminations at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.