WIMNA SO CAL CHAPTER
NHRA WOMEN IN MOTORSPORTS FIELD TRIP
When: Friday, November 14, 2025
Where: Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Arrival & Museum Tour
Skip Los Angeles traffic and enjoy VIP complementary parking directly in front of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. Begin your day with a self-guided tour of the museum and informal networking opportunities with Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and NHRA representatives.
11:00 AM | Program Begins
11:00 AM – NHRA Welcome
Opening remarks and event overview from an NHRA representative.
11:03 AM – WIMNA Welcome
Remarks and introduction by Cindy Sisson, WIMNA, Executive Director
11:05 AM – 11:35 AM | Panel Discussion Topic
“What NHRA Drag Racing Is and What You’re About to See”
Featuring:
- Amanda Busick, NHRA / FOX Sports
- Hannah Rickards, NHRA
- Erica Enders, NHRA Pro Stock Champion
- Melanie Johnson, NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster Racer
- Additional NHRA women leaders
11:35 AM – 11:40 AM | Southern California Chapter Announcement
Remarks and introduction of Meredith Burns, WIMNA SoCal Chapter President.
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM | Lunch & Networking
Enjoy a delicious In-N-Out Burger lunch (food service begins at 11:45 AM) and casual networking with panelists and attendees.
12:15 PM | Group Photo
Group photo in front of the museum to commemorate the day.
12:20 PM | Tram to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip
Hop aboard the tram to the NHRA Pomona Dragstrip. Continuous tram service will run between the museum and dragstrip until the conclusion of racing (approx. 6:00 PM).
1:00 PM | Trackside Experience in the Top Eliminator Club
1:00 PM – Pro Stock Cars Run
1:30 PM – Top Fuel & Funny Car Runs (Nitromethane)
Guests are invited to stay for a second session of professional qualifying at 3:00 PM or depart at their leisure. Trams will return guests to the museum parking area throughout the day.