California Hot Rod Reunion to Feature 17 Different Drag Racing Classes
By SC MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Staff
Bakersfield, CA — August 24, 2026 — The California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by Good
Vibrations Motorsports and featuring Nitro Revival, is set to deliver a full weekend of throwback
style drag racing action when the event returns to the legendary Famoso Dragstrip October
23rd–25th, 2026.
This year’s Reunion will feature 17 different drag racing classes, ranging from door slammers to
gassers to altereds and much more.
Headlining the weekend will be the fan-favorite nitro-burning Top Fuel Dragsters, Funny Cars
and AA/Fuel Altereds, bringing the sights and sounds of nitromethane-powered drag racing to
Famoso’s historic quarter-mile.
Pro Modified racing will also return in a big way, with the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod
Association competing throughout the weekend. Joining them will be the NHRA Heritage Series
Group 1 and Group 2 classes, along with the always-popular A/FX class.
Making its return following its successful debut at the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion is the
California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA). The Outlaw Gasser Association will also
be on hand, making smoky burnouts and high-flying wheel standing exhibition runs throughout
the weekend.
With 17 classes competing, the 2026 California Hot Rod Reunion promises a jam-packed
weekend of drag racing action, from the roar of nitro-burning race cars to the wheel-standing
excitement of vintage and modern competition.
And the racing is only part of the experience!
Every California Hot Rod Reunion ticket is an ALL-ACCESS PASS and includes access to the pits,
Car Show, Vendor Midway and Swap Meet. Fans can get up close to the race cars and drivers,
browse hundreds of vendors and swap meet displays, and experience the history and culture
that have made the California Hot Rod Reunion one of the premier events on the West Coast.
“Whether you’re a lifelong drag racing fan or experiencing the Reunion for the first time, there
will be something happening all weekend long,” said event producer, Blake Bowser. “With 17
different racing classes, nitro-burning legends, Pro Mods, A/FX, Funny Cars, Gassers and so
much more, this is going to be one incredible weekend at Famoso.”
