Shirley Muldowney named NHRA 60th Anniversary 

Honorary Legend of Houston race, will join fans in track walk

Fans attending the 24th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals will have the unique opportunity to walk down Royal Purple Raceway with the "first lady of drag racing" -- drag racing pioneer Shirley Muldowney.

NHRA fans who purchase an advance three-day pit side ticket will enjoy this special treat as Muldowney leads the facility's first ever "Track Walk" on Sunday May 1st before opening ceremonies. The living legend will stroll with fans on the quarter mile while sharing stories of the greatest moments of her historic career, including her favorite passes down the record-setting Texas track. This offer is limited to the first 1,000 fans.

At the conclusion of the track walk, Muldowney will assume the duties of NHRA’s 60th Anniversary Honorary Legend for the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals. Track officials will recognize the barrier-breaking superstar as the first racer in history to win three NHRA Top Fuel championships.

Muldowney also will attend the prerace press conference on April 28 and be available for interviews with members of the local media.

Tickets for the 24th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.RoyalPurpleRaceway.com or by calling 281-383-7223.

Through Feb. 28th, fans will have the option to pay half of the cost now and half one month later through a special flexible payment plan. This offer is available for all single-day and multi-day ticket options.

The 24th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway take place from April 29-May 1. The southeast Texas speedplant has a storied history in drag racing and past race winners include NHRA champions like John Force, Larry Dixon, Tony Schumacher, Warren Johnson, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Eddie Hill, Gary Scelzi, Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, Tony Pedregon, Greg Anderson, Angelle Sampey, and Dave Schultz.