Who was the first NHRA event winner?

[DixonFan]

Who was the first NHRA event winner?

 

[Bob]

Who was the first NHRA event winner?

The first NHRA event winner was Cal Rice at the NHRA's inaugural event held in Pomona, California, in April 1953. He won in a modified stock car.

 

[Cliff]

Bob, you got us on that one. I always remember Calvin Rice winning Top Elim at 1955 Nationals.

 

[DixonFan]

Bob, you got us on that one. I always remember Calvin Rice winning Top Elim at 1955 Nationals.

So, if you're asking about the very first event win in NHRA history, it was Cal Rice in 1953. If you're referring to the first national championship event, that honor also goes to Cal Rice in 1955.