LYNSI SNYDER-ELLINGSON

It was a memory that we had , and so when I started , he wasn ’ t there . So , my whole life racing , he hasn ’ t been there to watch , which is emotional for me because I want him to be there , but it ’ s also a connection to him .”

It ’ s been a natural synergy between Snyder- Ellingson ’ s family business and her upbringing that she continued the ongoing partnership with the sport of drag racing .

“ It ’ s just a perfect fit because we have such a strong car culture within In-N-Out with being California ’ s first drive-through ,” she says . “ Just looking at our t-shirts since we started them – you ’ ve got all of these cool cars , these hot rods , muscle cars , and classics on them .”

As In-N-Out gears up to commemorate its 75th birthday , Snyder-Ellingson thought what better place to host the celebration than the newly branded In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip .

In-N-Out Burger ’ s 75th Anniversary Festival is set to take place October 22 , 2023 , and will feature a full day of NHRA drag racing , Southern California ’ s ultimate car show , live music throughout the decades , carnival rides , games , In-N-Out Burger cookout trucks , concessions , and entertainment for the whole family .

As a matter of fact , Snyder-Ellingson ’ s and In-N-Out family members ’ band , . 48 Special , as well as ZZ Top and 311 , will be performing in the “ Rock 2 Freedom ” Benefit Concert . The proceeds from the concert will support the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation , a charity that Snyder-Ellingson started with her husband , Sean Ellingson , with the mission to free people from being enslaved to any person or substance .

“ I had this vision for a festival to the song ‘ Double Vision ,’ with a drag race and music – it all just fell into place , and we ’ re excited about it ,” says Snyder-Ellingson . “ We thought this would be a great way to fight together and bring our customers and our internet family together and have the ‘ Rock 2 Freedom ’ event at the 75th festival during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month .” DI

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