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Ida Zetterström is ready to make her return to Top Fuel. Zetterström will drive for Shawn Reed Racing at the Charlotte 4-wide Nats'View the full article

Professional Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterström will launch her 2026 season at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina. The event marks Zetterström’s first race of the year and her debut appearance with Shawn Reed Racing. Zetterström will also debut a new primary partner, GlobalSKU, bringing an innovative, tech-driven brand into NHRA drag racing for the first time. The partnership introduces GlobalSKU to a new motorsports audience, aligning its cutting-

Not all small-block Ford starters are the same. This video shows you how to identify what time of SBF starter you need for your ride.View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially announced the acquisition of Empire Dragway, marking a major step in our continued growth and investment in premier racing facilities across the United States.  Located in Leicester, New York, Empire Dragway has long been a staple in the Northeast racing community, known for its rich history, passionate fan base, and competitive racing environment. Under IHRA ownership, the facility will undergo strategic enhancements focused on rac

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the acquisition of Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, one of the most respected and influential driver development institutions in the history of motorsports. For more than four decades, Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School has delivered world-class instruction to drag racers from across the globe. Its alumni include national event-winning drivers in both Professional and Sportsman categories, with more than 25,000 graduates having co

The IHRA has made another big move. The sanctioning body has acquired the Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School.View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially completed the acquisition of the historic motorsports facility in Millington, Tennessee, formerly known as Memphis International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park, closing on the property on December 23, 2025. Originally opened in the late 1980s, the facility has played a significant role in American motorsports history. It has hosted major drag racing events and national touring series and was, at one point, sanctioned by IHRA,

The IHRA has acquired the WDRA to expand its footprint once again. The goal is to improve the landscape for grassroots racing. View the full article

The IHRA announced its 2026 event and championship payouts for 2026, including three big-money specialty races.View the full article

Thanks to the IHRA Atlanta Dragway will live again. The organization announced it has purchased the facility and plans to open it once again.View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced Friday its acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway. Established in the early 1960s, Maple Grove Raceway has earned national recognition as one of the fastest and most respected drag racing venues in the United States. For generations, it has served as a destination for racers and families, building a legacy rooted in community, competition, and tradition. Under the leadership of the Koretsky family, Maple Grove has undergone a period of r

IHRA has completed acquisition of Memphis Motorsports Park, returning national drag racing to the historic Tennessee facility.View the full article

The IHRA announced major changes to its Outlaw Nitro Series schedule. Several races have been removed the schedule due to facility issues.View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced revisions to its remaining 2026 drag racing schedule as the organization continues making significant investments in its facilities and implementing key initiatives designed to strengthen the future of the series. While IHRA fully intended to return to Darana Dragway – Milan, Michigan, Empire Dragway, Darana-Heartland Motorsports Park, and Atlanta Dragway during the 2026 season, the organization has made the difficult decision to r

The International Hot Rod Association announced today that the 2026 IHRA Triple Crown Finale, originally scheduled for Darana Memphis Motorsports Park, has been moved to historic Darana Raceway Maple Grove Park, creating the Triple Crown x2 doubleheader weekend at one of drag racing’s premier facilities. As much as the IHRA wanted to return to Darana Memphis Motorsports Park this season, scheduling constraints and the limited number of available weekends made it impossible to accommodate all

IHRA acquires Empire Dragway. It has announced upgrades, expanded events, and a long-term investment in Northeast drag racing facilities.View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for the Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the landmark venue long known to racers and fans as the Motor Mile Speedway, marking a major step in IHRA’s mission to revive grassroots motorsports and reinvest in legendary community tracks. “This track is part of the racing fabric of Virginia — and the kind of place where generations of families have made memories,” said Darryl Cuttell, Owner of IHRA.

The IHRA has named Dustin Farthing as its new president. Farthing has an extensive background in the motorsports industry. View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dustin Farthing as the new President of the organization, marking a major step forward in the company’s continued expansion across multiple motorsports disciplines. Farthing brings decades of experience as both a world champion racer and successful business leader. Widely recognized as one of the most accomplished personal watercraft racers in the world, Farthing has earned more than 30 professional world ch

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has named Leah Martin as President, where she will oversee the organization’s operations across its various motorsports disciplines and support ongoing efforts to establish consistent structure and strategy within the sanctioning body. Martin’s background includes leadership roles in national nonprofit organizations, along with her work as Executive Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, one of the largest powerboating events in the world. S

International Hot Rod Association officials announced today that the IHRA Triple Crown event scheduled for May 22-24 at Maple Grove Raceway has been postponed due to a weather forecast dominated by rain throughout the weekend. After reviewing the latest forecast and evaluating the potential impact on racers, fans, teams, track personnel, and event operations, IHRA officials made the proactive decision to postpone the event rather than risk an interrupted or incomplete race weekend. The M

The IHRA is going to be looking for a new President. Leah Martin announced that she's parted ways with the sanctioning body on Monday.View the full article

The IHRA has made the decision, in coordination with management at Montgomery International Dragway, to relocate the third race of the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series and IHRA Small Tire BRATZ Series from Montgomery, Alabama. The event, scheduled for May 7–9, will now take place at Darana Raceway in Hebron, Ohio (National Trail Raceway). Testing will be held on Wednesday, May 6. This decision follows a recent shooting at the Montgomery facility. While the situation is unrelated to our operation

The IHRA how sanctions 111 drag strips around the world. This highlights the organization's focus on grassroots racing. View the full article

The first IHRA Triple Crown race took a hit from Mother Nature. The Maple Grove event has been postponed due to heavy rain.View the full article