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GALLERY: 2024 California Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip

The 2024 California Hot Rod Reunion concluded in spectacular fashion on Sunday, October 27, at the iconic Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California. With the 2024 NHRA Heritage Series Championships up for grabs, fans witnessed an action-packed day of nostalgic drag racing where every pass mattered.

Tyler Hilton emerged as the day’s biggest winner, claiming victory in the prestigious Nostalgia Top Fuel category. Hilton’s win not only secured him the event title but also crowned him the 2024 NHRA Heritage Series Champion in Nostalgia Top Fuel, marking a milestone moment in his racing career.

Tyler Hilton wins the 2024 Hot Rod Reunion and the 2024 NHRA Heritage Series Championship in Nostalgia Top Fuel.

The intensity was just as high in Funny Car, where Bobby Cottrell captured the 2024 NHRA Heritage Series Championship. The event showcased thrilling battles from the early rounds to the semifinals, with top-tier drivers putting on a show. Broadcaster Brian Lohnes heightened the excitement with his interviews at the top end, capturing raw emotions from the competitors as they advanced through the rounds.

Bobby Cottrell brings home a 2024 NHRA Heritage Series Championship.

As the finals approached, the atmosphere at Famoso Dragstrip was electric. Fans packed the stands, eager to witness the final rounds of AA/FA, Funny Car, and Top Fuel as championship hopes hung in the balance. The 2024 California Hot Rod Reunion proved once again to be a celebration of nostalgia drag racing, paying homage to the sport’s legends while thrilling the next generation of fans.

From start to finish, the reunion delivered a memorable experience, living up to its reputation as one of drag racing’s most storied events.

Drag Illustrated contributing photographer Tom Macht was at Famoso Dragstrip to capture the action.

John West, NHRA Legend and Fuel Altered car owner/crew chief, celebrates in victory lane at the Hot Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip.

This story was originally published on October 28, 2024. Drag Illustrated

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