On the grounds of the LA County Fairgrounds in Pomona, California, you'll find the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. From the museum's website:

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, long a dream of NHRA founder Wally Parks, opened to the public April 4, 1998, after years of planning and months of hard work cataloging and arranging the exhibit. Housed in a 28,500-square-foot building on the edge of the historic Los Angeles County Fairplex, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's mission is to celebrate the impact of motorsports on our culture. We collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the vehicles, stories, and artifacts that represent our affection for, and the influence of, automotive speed and style in all its forms. We are the place to view and learn about hot rods, customs, racecars and speed records, and the West Coast's role as the historic center for their past and present development.

In practical terms, that means you can see fifty or so of the coolest hot rod race and drag cars and tons of memorabilia, all under one roof. Even a casual fan can wander the collection for an hour, and come away with a great appreciation for the guts and glory of hot rod racing, as well as an appreciation of the art and aesthetics of early hot rodders.

Through April 9, there's an exhibit called "SO-CAL Speed Shop: Celebrating 60 Years" that is a must-see if you're a fan of the red and white brand.