{"id":102924,"date":"2026-01-27T14:44:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/famoso-hosts-historic-weekend-as-first-nhra-75th-anniversary-diamond-wallys-are-awarded\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:44:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:44:17","slug":"famoso-hosts-historic-weekend-as-first-nhra-75th-anniversary-diamond-wallys-are-awarded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/famoso-hosts-historic-weekend-as-first-nhra-75th-anniversary-diamond-wallys-are-awarded\/","title":{"rendered":"Famoso Hosts Historic Weekend as First NHRA 75th Anniversary Diamond Wallys Are Awarded"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0NHRA Junior Championship Series\u00a0opened its season with a historic weekend at\u00a0Famoso Dragstrip, where the\u00a0first 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally trophies ever awarded by NHRA \u2014 in any category \u2014 were presented\u00a0following completion of Race No. 1 and Race No. 2.<\/p>\n<p>After weather delayed the start of racing Saturday, competitors returned Sunday morning to finish Race No. 1 before moving into Race No. 2 later in the day. Once on track, racing unfolded smoothly as young drivers showcased consistency, focus, and competitive maturity throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to earning the historic Diamond Wally trophies, each winner also received a certificate from\u00a0Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service for one pail of\u00a0Torco\u00a0methanol, adding to the significance of the milestone event.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Race No. 1 Winners<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Junior Group 1 (ages 6\u20139):<\/strong>\u00a0Connor Monise<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Group 2 (ages 10\u201312):<\/strong>\u00a0McKenzie Nelson<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Group 3 (ages 13\u201314):<\/strong>\u00a0Dylan Nelson<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Group 4 (ages 15\u201317):<\/strong>\u00a0Isabella Lily Pires<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Comp:<\/strong>\u00a0Emersosyn Rose Pires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Race No. 2 Winners<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Junior Group 1 (ages 6\u20139):<\/strong>\u00a0Connor Casner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Group 2 (ages 10\u201312):<\/strong>\u00a0Abran Grado<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Group 3 (ages 13\u201314):<\/strong>\u00a0Parker Howe<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Group 4 (ages 15\u201317):<\/strong>\u00a0Allison Bolle<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Comp:<\/strong>\u00a0Logan Oliveira<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the first Diamond Wallys of NHRA\u2019s 75th Anniversary now officially awarded, the 2026 NHRA Junior Championship Series began with a landmark moment \u2014 one that will be remembered as the point where NHRA history started with its youngest racers at Famoso Dragstrip.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4531-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91483\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4541-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91482\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4571-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91481\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4591-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91480\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4791-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91479\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso051-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91478\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso321-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91477\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4641-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91476\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4821-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91475\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso121-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91474\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso351-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91473\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso491-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91472\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4341-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91471\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4401-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91470\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso501-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91469\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4361-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91468\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4411-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91467\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4721-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91466\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4841-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91465\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso201-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91464\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso381-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91463\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4761-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91462\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso031-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91461\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso271-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91460\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso421-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91459\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso591-2426f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91458\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4371-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91457\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4431-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91456\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4331-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91455\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4381-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91454\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4441-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91453\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4471-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91452\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4481-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91451\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Famoso4501-2526f_watermarked.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91450\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"post-modified-info\">This story was originally published on January 27, 2026. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DI_flat_red-e1711481551475.png\" width=\"20px\" alt=\"Drag Illustrated\"><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/famoso-hosts-historic-weekend-as-first-nhra-75th-anniversary-diamond-wallys-are-awarded\/\">Famoso Hosts Historic Weekend as First NHRA 75th Anniversary Diamond Wallys Are Awarded<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/\">Drag Illustrated<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0NHRA Junior Championship Series\u00a0opened its season with a historic weekend at\u00a0Famoso Dragstrip, where the\u00a0first 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally trophies ever awarded by NHRA \u2014 in any category \u2014 were presented\u00a0following completion of Race No. 1 and Race No. 2. After weather delayed the start of racing Saturday, competitors returned Sunday morning to finish Race No. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102924\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}