HOPRA - HO Professional Racing Association

HOPRA - HO Professional Racing Association Established in 1969, HOPRA has been dedicated to the promotion and advancement of H.O. slot car racing.

We run many state championships and larger races throughout the country.

09/08/2026

📬 New member & renewal alert! 📬

Keep an eye on your mailbox! 👀 Your HOPRA membership card and some stickers are headed your way! 🏁🏎️

Thank you for being part of HOPRA! ❤️

Father/Daughter Racing ❤️🏁Forever grateful to my dad for getting me started with slot cars almost 30 years ago🫣 What sta...
08/26/2026

Father/Daughter Racing ❤️🏁

Forever grateful to my dad for getting me started with slot cars almost 30 years ago🫣

What started as something we did together turned into a passion that has given me an amazing group of friends, countless memories, and even my slot car racing husband! 😂

These are the memberships I love writing out the most. Father/daughter memberships are just extra special to me because I know firsthand how much those memories can mean.

Good luck Tim and Isla on your upcoming racing season!

- Anna

🏁 OK… HERE WE GO! 1982 HOPRA NATIONALS! 🏁We’re excited to share a little piece of HOPRA history! The 1982 Nationals trac...
08/12/2026

🏁 OK… HERE WE GO! 1982 HOPRA NATIONALS! 🏁

We’re excited to share a little piece of HOPRA history! The 1982 Nationals track is officially the oldest surviving HOPRA Nationals track still in operation today!

The 1982 Nationals were held in Rockford, Illinois, at the CherryVale Mall — and by all accounts, it was an epic race! The event even had local radio coverage and was sponsored by Pepsi.

Track built by: Rick DeRosa
Track Owner since 1984: Richard Kneubuehl
Race Director: Doug Gilbert

And the best part? The track is still a fixture on the Rockford club racing circuit today!

📸 Then & Now below!

Over 40 years later, the track is still turning laps and carrying on the legacy of HOPRA racing. Now THAT is a piece of history worth celebrating! ❤️🏁

Thank you to Mark Rosenwinkel for sending us this piece of history!

- Anna 🎀

Memberships & Nationals Plaques are officially on the move! 🏁📦The boxes are packed, the plaques are ready, and these are...
08/10/2026

Memberships & Nationals Plaques are officially on the move! 🏁📦

The boxes are packed, the plaques are ready, and these are headed out to their new homes!

08/08/2026

🏁 WELCOME BACK, HOPRA RACERS! 🏁

We took a little social media break for the summer, but with racing season right around the corner, we’re officially back and ready to get things rolling! 🙌🏁

With state racing getting ready to kick off, now is the perfect time to renew your HOPRA membership — or make the investment in a HOPRA Lifetime Membership! 🏎️💨

Whether you’re a returning racer or new to HOPRA, your membership gets you connected and ready for the season!

Annual Membership Includes:
🏁 Access to the digital HOPRA Rulebook
💳 HOPRA Membership Card
🏁 2 HOPRA Stickers

HOPRA Lifetime Membership Includes:
🏁 Access to the digital HOPRA Rulebook
💳 Membership Card with a permanent member number
🏆 One free Support Race entry at each Nationals
🏁 2 HOPRA Stickers

Don’t wait until the first race — get your membership squared away now and be ready to hit the track!

And if you’re thinking about racing with HOPRA for years to come, our Lifetime Membership is the perfect way to make the investment in the organization you love. ❤️🏁

Let’s make this racing season a great one! 🏁🔥

-Anna 🎀

🏁 HOPRA Circle of Honor – 2026 Inductee 🏁It is with great honor that we posthumously welcome Randy Kemp into the HOPRA C...
07/08/2026

🏁 HOPRA Circle of Honor – 2026 Inductee 🏁

It is with great honor that we posthumously welcome Randy Kemp into the HOPRA Circle of Honor as a member of the 2026 Class of Inductees.

Randy was one of HOPRA's earliest champions and innovators. Despite living with muscular dystrophy, he became one of the sport's most dominant competitors, proving that determination and passion can overcome incredible challenges.

His remarkable 1972 season remains one of the greatest in HOPRA history, capturing the Indiana State Championship by winning seven of ten races, earning the top qualifier position, and claiming victory at the legendary Twin-N Nationals. He followed that performance with another major win at the annual Indiana vs. Michigan HOPRA race.

Beyond his success on the track, Randy was a true innovator. He became the first racer to win a HOPRA event using the then-newly discovered magnetism feature, forever changing the direction of competitive HO slot car racing. As the founder of K&K Racing Products, his motors powered the winning car at the very first HOPRA Nationals in 1975, leaving a legacy that helped shape the future of the hobby.

Randy's perseverance, competitive excellence, and contributions to HO slot car racing continue to inspire racers more than 50 years later.

Please join us in congratulating and remembering Randy Kemp as we proudly induct him into the HOPRA Circle of Honor. His legacy will forever be a part of HOPRA history. ❤️🏁

07/07/2026

Now that everyone has had a chance to settle back in after the 51st HOPRA Nationals, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success!

A huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for your continued support of HOPRA. Your generosity helps make events like Nationals possible, and we truly appreciate everything you do for our organization.

A very special thank you to Lucky Bob’s Raceway for once again being such an outstanding host. From the racing to the hospitality, we are grateful for everything you do for our racers year after year.

Most importantly, thank you to every racer, family member, and friend who traveled to be with us. It was wonderful seeing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and making memories together. The friendships and camaraderie are what make HOPRA so special.

As many of you know, summer is a busy time for everyone. Membership processing will be on a brief pause over the next couple of months, so there may be a slight delay in receiving new and renewed memberships. We appreciate your patience, and everything will be back up and running in September.

Thank you all for another amazing Nationals. We hope everyone has a fantastic summer, and we’ll see you at the track soon! 🏁❤️

- Anna Bryan

07/02/2026

Hey guys! I have been so busy since the Nationals and trying to catch up on everything! One of the highlights we couldn’t wait to share is recognizing a truly deserving member of our racing family.

Tonight, we proudly recognize Bob Lincoln as a 2026 Circle of Honor Inductee.

In 1989, Bob founded Wizzard, building more than a company—he built a legacy that continues to shape the racing community today. Known to many as “The Wizzard,” Bob was admired for his relentless determination, stubborn grit, and constant drive to think about what was next. He never settled for good enough and inspired those around him to push for more.

Bob’s generosity was just as memorable as his competitive spirit. He always looked out for others, making sure they were taken care of, and he loved close, competitive racing. There was nothing he enjoyed more than seeing racers battle it out on the same lap until the very end.

Behind every great man is an incredible partner, and Bob’s wife, Cheryl Lincoln, was truly his other half. Together, they built Wizzard into what it is today through their shared dedication, hard work, and passion. His legacy also lives on through his son, RC Lincoln, who has built a respected name for himself while continuing the family’s impact on the sport.

Although Bob passed away on August 3, 2025, his vision, leadership, and passion continue to influence generations of racers.

Please join us in celebrating the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Bob “The Wizzard” Lincoln as we proudly welcome him into the Circle of Honor.

Congratulations to the Lincoln family on this well-deserved honor.

07/02/2026

We had the incredible honor today of adding one more racer to the Circle of Honor. I was truly grateful to personally present this recognition to Mark Kitto.

I may not have been one of Mark’s Hobby Shop kids, but I always enjoyed spending time at Mark’s and racing HO cars. Mark opened his first hobby shop in 1995, and from that day forward, he dedicated countless hours to growing the hobby and helping develop some of Ohio’s finest racers.

His passion, mentorship, and commitment have left a lasting impact on our racing community. Congratulations, Mark, and thank you for everything you’ve done for generations of racers. Your legacy is well deserved.

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