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Summit Racing Equipment, IHRA Extend Longest Series Partnership in Bracket Racing

HOUSE SPRINGS, MO — For more than two decades, Summit Racing Equipment and the International Hot Rod Association have set the standard in bracket racing.

They continue to do so with today’s announcement the longest series partnership in bracket drag racing has been extended through the 2024 season.

The IHRA Summit SuperSeries is the most prestigious championship program in bracket racing with over $275,000 in payouts and prizes awarded to the racers in 2023. The program, which dates back to 2002, includes the IHRA Summit Team Finals and IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals.

It is the World Championship for thousands of IHRA-member track racers each season, held at IHRA-sanctioned member tracks across North America. IHRA Summit SuperSeries track champions, divisional champions and winners of IHRA Sportsman Spectacular events from all over North America were represented in Top (Box), Mod (No Box), Sportsman, Motorcycle and Junior Dragster at the 2023 IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals at Holly Springs Motorsports.

They competed for big checks from Summit Racing Equipment, special IHRA Ironman World Champion trophies, IHRA gold cards, World Championship diamond rings and grand prizes in the five different classes.

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Holly Springs Motorsports to Host 2024 IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals

HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit SuperSeries World Finals presented by Strange Engineering is returning to Holly Springs Motorsports for a third straight year on Oct. 9-12.

The northern Mississippi track has proven to be a great venue for the invitational-only event which brings together IHRA-member track and divisional racing champions across North America. The venue features an 1/8-mile drag strip, eight staging lanes, concrete walls, guardrails and an uphill shutdown area.
Holly Springs Motorsports is conveniently located off Interstate 22. Among the features are LED lighting, an AccuTime timing system, acres of paved parking and numerous speakers throughout the facility. There are over 100 sites with electrical hook-ups, plenty of other camping space, restrooms, showers and a concession stand with great items served.

“We’ve heard how much the racers have enjoyed their time at the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals presented by Strange Engineering,” IHRA Owner and CEO Larry Jeffers said. “We are working hard to make it an even more memorable experience this season.”

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Rocket City Dragway Invests with Racers in IHRA and Other Programs

HARVEST, AL — Rocket City Dragway director David Sharp shares a vision with the International Hot Rod Association of bringing the best bracket racing to North Alabama. That’s why they’ve recently announced a multi-year sanctioning agreement.

Sharp, who took over as RCD Director in October, sees great opportunities with programs such as the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment SuperSeries, the most prestigious championship in bracket racing, and special events like the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering and FuelTech.

“We want to get back to our core, to our roots and have a strong bracket racing program,” Sharp said. “Where some fans have photos of Don Garlits on their walls, my young son Dawson has bracket legend Scotty Richardson on his wall. Bracket racing is our foundation, but we also want to have great heads-up racing consisting of Pro Mods, Index, Street Cars and the newly announced IHRA Real Steel class.”

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Much Anticipated IHRA Hot Rod Classic Scheduled to Debut at Xtreme Raceway Park in April

FERRIS, TX — You’ve asked for it. You’ve got it. The much anticipated IHRA Hot Rod Classic will make its official debut April 11-13 at Xtreme Raceway Park.

The event will include the Xtreme Outlaw Pro Mod Racing Series on Saturday night, April 13. Yes, ground-pounding Pro Mod racing is back at a major IHRA event in what promises to be an extremely popular weekend.

The Hot Rod Classic will bring back several exciting classes that have played such a huge part in the IHRA’s history. They include Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Quick Rod, Super Rod, Hot Rod, Real Steel N/T as drivers compete on the 1/8-mile to take home special black powder-coated IHRA Ironman trophies, big checks, and a re-designed IHRA medal.

“We’re real excited about being a part of it. It’s time for something like this to come about,” Xtreme Raceway Park track operator Gaylen Smith said. “The racers have been looking for something new, but also bringing something back with the IHRA history tied into this event. I’m glad to see IHRA doing this for the racers.”

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Grand Prize 2024 Ford F150 4×4

HOUSE SPRINGS, MO – Actions speak louder than words as the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is providing a unique opportunity for its member tracks! Thanks to IHRA partners Morrow Brothers Ford of Greenfield, Illinois and Extreme Racing Oils, IHRA member tracks will be given tickets to distribute for a chance to win a new Ford F150 crew cab XLT Sport truck with 4-wheel drive estimated valued at $60,000. This one-of-a-kind contest will be only held at IHRA-member tracks with more prizes to be announced soon.

The grand prize winner will take home an incredible new vehicle which features the XLT Sport Package, a 10-speed automatic transmission, a towing package and a lot of nice amenities. Winner will be announced at the 2024 IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals.

“When we took over ownership of the IHRA, we promised a strong commitment to the grassroots, Sportsman racers and our tracks,” IHRA Owner & CEO Larry Jeffers said. “You’ve seen through our actions how we’d worked to give more value to the racers and tracks than ever before.”

Morrow Brothers Ford has been a longtime supporter of auto racing. They sponsor the MOWA Sprint Car Series and the dealership’s general manager, John Wellenkamp, is a longtime drag racer who pilots a 1985 Ford Mustang. They’re excited to partner with IHRA on this new venture.

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Exciting Racing from the Past to Return with IHRA Hot Rod Classic

HOUSE SPRINGS, MO — You asked for it and the IHRA is going to deliver. Taking a chapter from the International Hot Rod Association’s rich history, the IHRA Hot Rod Classic is set to debut in 2024.  These exciting engine-roaring, tire-smoking events will be similar to the Pro-Am races from previous years with drivers in Quick Rod, Super Rod and Hot Rod classes battling to earn special black and chrome IHRA Ironman trophies.
In addition, there will be a heads-up Real Steel, No-Time class that requires OEM steel shell, steel doors and steel fenders (with the exception of those originally fiberglass, which must be factory-original parts). No Billet heads or engine blocks are allowed.

Top Sportsman and Top Dragster will be contested at the majority of events depending on location as will bracket races for the Top (Box), Mod (No Box) and Junior Dragster classes. Each event will be tailored to the individual tracks which could include other classes popular in their areas. Racers must be IHRA members to compete in these events.

With the smell of racing fuel in the air and sounds of cars rocketing down the track, it’s sure to get your blood pumping as a true celebration of the IHRA’s racing heritage.

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SPRING EDITION OF DRAG REVIEW MAGAZINE IS NOW ONLINE

HOUSE SPRINGS, MO – Check out the latest features about different tracks, partners and racers. Check out the ads from our partners at some of the great products now available.

IHRA-member tracks Kentucky Dragway and Humboldt County Dragway are celebrating their 60th anniversaries, while other tracks highlighted include Beacon Dragway and Alabama International Raceway.

There are stories about our different divisions and different partners. Thanks to all our partners and International Hot Rod Association members for your support of the IHRA. Link for the page – http://www.ihra.com/images/DRM/DRM_Spring_2023_WEB_NEW.pdf

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Ledford, Zimmerman, Doty, Loy Earn IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Championships

HOLLY SPRINGS, MS —  Jared Ledford, Grant Zimmerman, Larry Doty and Aubrey Loy earned the ultimate prize by winning championships at Sunday’s International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit SuperSeries World Finals at Holly Springs Motorsports.
Ledford, a Greenville, Mich. racer representing Mid-Michigan Motorplex, won the Top (No Box) final when his final-round opponent Drew Smith from Barbourville, Ky., fouled by a heartbreaking -.001 at the start.

It’s a prize that Ledford didn’t take lightly as his family operates Mid-Michigan and he works at Ultratech race fab shop where his dragster was built. Ledford was able to make a pass at 5.103 seconds and 98.15 mph with a .031 reaction time. Smith went down the track in 5.523 seconds at 92.14 in his run.

Both Ledford and Mod (No Box) titleist Zimmerman earned prize packages which included $20,000 from Summit Racing Equipment, an IHRA World Champion Ironman trophy, an IHRA Gold Card and a World Championship diamond ring.

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Hamlin Named IHRA Director of Track & Racer Relations

HOUSE SPRINGS, MO — The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that Paige Hamlin has been named the IHRA Director of Track & Racer Relations.

Hamlin brings enthusiasm, experience, and a true passion for bracket racing into the new role. She has worked with some of the top promoters in the sport including Tommy Phillips, Luke Bogacki, Coalburg Promotions, Great American Bracket Races, and Final Call Promotions, and on major events such as the Great American Guaranteed Million, the World Footbrake Challenge, and the Million Dollar Race.

She even promoted her own major event, the Rudd Racing Engines Six Shooter Showdown at Xtreme Raceway Park, in April. Hamlin, a 2012 graduate of the University of Texas-Arlington with a focus on marketing, also serves as social media manager for Xtreme Raceway Park. She previously held a similar role with Drag Champ to help spotlight the Sportsman racer.

“Bringing Hamlin on board immediately gives our Sportsman program not only a shot in the arm, but she also brings the latest and greatest ideas to the forefront,” IHRA President and CEO Larry Jeffers said. “Paige comes highly recommended to us for several reasons, but probably the biggest reason is her vision of where the sport is going.”

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IHRA Plans Coming Into Place for 2023

House Springs, MO – The International Hot Rod Association has its 2023 plans coming into place featuring the continuation of some of the IHRA’s most popular programs.

The IHRA Summit SuperSeries program remains the most prestigious championship in all of the bracket racing with drivers and tracks throughout North America participating. Champions in the Top (Box) and Mod (No Box) classes win a prize package which includes an Ironman trophy, championship ring, gold card, and a $20,000 check. The runner-up in those classes receives a $7,000 prize with prize packages throughout.

The Junior Dragster champion receives $10,000 to win and $4,000 goes to the runner-up. The Sportsman champion is awarded $7,000 to win and $4,000 for the runner-up. There are prizes for each round. Click here for a list of the 2022 prize packages.

In addition, all those who qualify for the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals receive $300 in tow money and pay NO ENTRY FEE.

IHRA members who have qualified in 2022 will be competing at the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals, October 12-15 at Holly Springs Motorsports.

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