The Wally
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The Wally is the trophy awarded to winners of an
Background
The
In the June 30, 1995 issue of National Dragster, Jack Jones said, "Believe it or not, Wally Parks called me at my job and asked if I’d do him a favor, pose for pictures that would be used as models for the trophy." The Wally was modeled after the images taken of Jones during a photo shoot at
Variations
Variations of the Wally exist for other special purposes. Some of which include the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Wally, a scaled-down replica of the national event Wally. The NHRA National Dragster Challenge Wally, awarded to NHRA Summit Series E.T. Bracket racers, is the same size as the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Wally but with a pewter finish. Beginning in 1994, a full scale Wally with a square base was first awarded to NHRA Junior Drag Racing League national champions. A variety of special awards including plaques and glass etched trophies integrate the image of the Wally.
Most victories
The table below outlines the drivers with the most NHRA national event victories in professional and sportsman categories. (As of Sept 14, 2020)
Driver | National Event Wins |
---|---|
John Force | 151 |
Frank Manzo* | 105 |
Dan Fletcher | 104 |
David Rampy | 100 |
Warren Johnson | 97 |
Greg Anderson | 100 |
Bob Glidden* | 85 |
Tony Schumacher | 84 |
Jeg Coughlin Jr. | 84 |
Pat Austin* | 75 |
Kenny Bernstein* | 69 |
Antron Brown | 66 |
Ron Capps | 65 |
Larry Dixon | 62 |
Joe Amato* | 57 |
Andrew Hines | 56 |
Jason Line | 53 |
Peter Biondo | 52 |
Robert Hight | 51 |
Bob Newberry* | 50 |
Don Prudhomme* | 49 |
Edmond Richardson | 48 |
Jeff Taylor | 48 |
Doug Kalitta | 48 |
Eddie Krawiec | 47 |
Dave Schultz* | 45 |
Gary Scelzi* | 43 |
Tony Pedregon* | 43 |
* Denotes retired or inactive drivers
References
- "The Wally: Drag racing's most prestigious trophy" “NHRA.com” retrieved January 22, 2017
- "NHRA, Kansas remember first national event" "NHRA.com", May 25, 2001, retrieved February 25, 2010
- "First National Championship Drags is highlight of tremendous 1955 season" "NHRA.com", retrieved February 25, 2010
- "Jack Jones", retrieved February 27, 2017