<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (March 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (March 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Wally is the trophy awarded to winners of an NHRA national event . They have been handed out at national events starting with the 1969 NHRA race season . With an antique brass plating over a standard metal mix and a solid walnut base, the "Wally" (named after NHRA founder Wally Parks) is 18 inches tall and weighs 12 pounds . Contrary to popular belief, the Wally trophy does not feature Parks himself, but is rather modeled after Top Gas racer Jack Jones. (1) Jerry Gordon The origin of the photo is interesting . According to the June 30, 1995 edition of National Dragster, the story goes that in early 1969, Jack Jones was at his day job, and got a call from Wally Parks . Parks asked him if he would be willing to pose for pictures for a trophy at Pomona Raceway . Pomona is a 16 minute ride from Glendora where the NHRA is based . Jack agreed and a number of pictures were snapped, including the now iconic photo of him with his equipment and a tire . Later that year, the famous Wally trophy was introduced . It is perfect because it is still the same design as in 1969 . It does not evolve because it does not have to . </P> <P> The NHRA was formed by Wally Parks in 1951 in an effort to promote the sport of drag racing while keeping young people from racing on local roads . The first national event was held in 1955 in Great Bend, Kansas on an abandoned air strip. (2) The first national event winner in the NHRA was 25 - year - old Calvin Rice of Santa Ana, CA. (3) </P>

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