After nearly three months off the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series is just one week away from the 2011 season and the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. The opening race of the season also marks the start of a season long celebration as NHRA celebrates its 60th anniversary year, and the festivities begin in Pomona. Some of your favorite drivers will be descending on Auto Club Raceway at Pomona next weekend, including Top Fuel world champion Larry Dixon and seven-time world champion Tony Schumacher. Funny Car 15-time world champion John Force will be back, hunting for his 16th world title, with teammates Robert Hight and Mike Neff hot on his heels. Fans will also have the opportunity to participate in the 60th celebration, and see some of their favorite legendary drivers in person. NHRA Legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme will be on hand all weekend meeting and greeting fans and signing autographs, and he’ll have some of his most famous and memorable cars on display in the pits in the special “Snake Pit” area. “It’s an honor to be honored at the track,” said Prudhomme. “It’s something that was a hobby with junkyard parts when I started out. So it’s quite amazing to me, and I’m thrilled to play a part in the 60th anniversary.” Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of history as NHRA kicks off its 60th anniversary in one week.