Dunn, NC – Ryan Peery finished the season the same way he started the weekend—winning.  Just weeks after taking home the Ironman at Darana Dragway – West Salem in Ohio, the Top Fuel Harley standout did it again, powering to a second straight win during the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series event at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn in North Carolina.

Peery entered race day as the No. 3 qualifier and wasted no time reminding everyone why he’s one of the most consistent riders in the class. He opened eliminations with a 4.100-second pass to defeat Tim Kerrigan’s 4.348. In the semifinals, Peery faced veteran racer Tracy Kile, where he delivered a 4.134 at 184.19 mph while Kile slowed to a 5.555 at 95.28 mph.

That performance set up a final-round showdown against No. 1 qualifier Christopher Smith, who had just defeated Bob Malloy in his semifinal matchup. When the lights came down, Peery left with a sharp .048 reaction time and never looked back—charging to a 4.088-second pass to secure the win and the IHRA Ironman trophy. Smith had a quicker .037 light, but a dropped cylinder right at the hit forced him to a 6.406 at 89.35 mph.

In the winner’s circle, Peery dedicated the victory to someone who couldn’t be there in person but was with him in spirit. Continue reading →

Dunn, NC – From the bottom of the qualifying sheet to the top of the podium, Cam Clark’s weekend at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn was the definition of a Cinderella story.

The Reidsville, North Carolina, native entered race day with little momentum. After struggling through qualifying and landing last in the 14-car field, Clark admitted confidence was at an all-time low.

“Well, we definitely struggled through qualifying,” Clark said. “I really didn’t know what I was missing, but I was overlooking something. I looked at it last night, looked at it all this morning, and then it slapped me in the face — this is your problem. It’s still not perfect right now, but it’s definitely better because it made the trip and got a little faster.”

Despite the early frustrations, everything changed when eliminations began. In the Ingle Racing ‘69 Camaro Clark, the No. 14 qualifier, lined up against top qualifier Fred Scriba in the opening round. In a stunning upset, Clark left first and never looked back, taking the win on a holeshot. That victory earned him a bye in round two, giving his team a moment to regroup before heading into the semifinals. Continue reading →

DUNN, NC – In his first official Pro Mod appearance, 18-year-old Ethan Steding drove his father Kurt Steding’s P2 Contracting Camaro to the winner’s circle during an impressive performance during the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn in North Carolina.

Steding qualified No. 12 with a 3.68-second pass at 205.75 mph. That placed him against one of the toughest first-round matchups possible, Lyle Barnett. Steding stayed composed and advanced with a 3.61 to Barnett’s 3.63.

“When I learned I was to face Lyle Barnett first round, nothing changed for me, I just ran my race and that’s what I always do,” Steding said. “I know he’s a bad dude on the starting line, but I just knew I had to be better, and it really helps when you know you have a car that can perform.”

In round two, Steding met No. 1 qualifier Ed Marx, who had set a new IHRA Pro Mod E.T. record during qualifying. Steding again delivered on the starting line, taking the win on a holeshot. Continue reading →

DUNN, NC — Scott Duggins in Top Dragster and Donnie Gibbs Jr. in Top Sportsman headlined the list of winners at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Pro-Am races Saturday at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn.

The races were streamed on SPEED SPORT 1. They are available for fans to view at IHRA.TV on YouTube.

Duggins got the advantage at the tree .014 to .039 over Bruce Holland in the Top Dragster final. It proved to be the difference as Duggins went 4.324 seconds at 157.21 mph on a 4.31 dial-in. Holland was just plus-four on his 4.35 dial-in with a speed of 156.61 mph.

Gibbs was spectacular in the Top Sportsman final. He had a 4.552 elapsed time at 154.99 mph against a 4.55 dial with a .020 reaction time. Runner-up Al Daviedowski was under his 4.33 dial with a 4.324-second pass at 161.90 with a .057 reaction time.

Anthony Mini denied Courtney Moeller a repeat win in the Outlaw Snowmobile class. He got the reaction time advantage and then sped to 4.403 seconds at 162.37 mph. Moeller finished in 4.801 seconds at 145.02 mph. Continue reading →

DUNN, NC — Former IHRA champion Del Worsham finished off a dominant season in Funny Car in Saturday’s IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series event at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn in Dunn, North Carolina.

Kyle Satenstein scored his first win in the Top Fuel ranks as winners of both the nitro classes

earned $50,000 winners’ purses and prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies. The races were live-streamed on IHRA.TV and broadcast on SPEED SPORT 1.

Other winners included: Chris Powers in Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Randy Weatherford in Outlaw Pro Mod, Cam Clark in Pro Nitrous, Ethan Steding in Pro Mod, Ryan Peery in Top Fuel Harley, Tom Fox Jr. in Top Alcohol Dragster, Phil Esz in Top Alcohol Funny Car and Paul Miller in Fuel Altereds.

Worsham made it to the final round in all five IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series races this season. He beat John Smith in the quarterfinals, Jacob McNeal in the semifinals and Bobby Bode in the final. Continue reading →

DUNN, NC — Lex Joon and Dale Creasy had quick times in Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying for the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn.

Joon, the former FIA European Champion, had a 3.160-second pass at 245.32 mph. Cameron Ferre was second quickest with a 3.239 elapsed time and the top speed at 258.42 mph. Bernie Plourd, Lee Callaway and Scott Palmer rounded out the top five.

Creasy rocketed down the track in 3.212 seconds at 277.54 mph. John Smith was next quickest at 3.254 seconds and 267.53 mph. Jacob McNeal and Robert Bode each had 3.277-second times, but McNeal had the faster speed at 261.07 mph. Terry Haddock had the fifth-quickest time.

John DeFlorian made it to the top of the Mountain Motor Pro Stock ranks at 4.034 seconds and 178.50 mph. Jeremy Huffman’s combination of a 4.046-second pass at 177.49 mph put him as No. 2 qualifier. Lenny Lottig had the fastest speed of the session at 178.73 mph. Continue reading →

Dunn, NC – Former No Prep Kings star Nate Sayler will be making his Pro Modified debut this weekend during the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn (formerly GALOT Motorsports Park) on November 6–8.

Sayler will be piloting his brand-new screw-blown ’67 Mustang, built by Quarter-Max Racing. The car also features a one-of-a-kind engine combination – a ProLine MH8 4.9 Hemi, tuned by Lee White.

“It’s the only one in existence right now,” said Sayler. “I wanted the very first one, and it worked out that way. I’ve got a good crew, we’ve got parts, we’re all set to go.”

Upon completing the car, Sayler immediately began testing. He made four passes recently in Bradenton, Florida, and plans to test again this week in Rockingham leading up to the Nitro Series event. The key for Sayler is simply getting experience in his first-ever screw-blown car. Continue reading →

DUNN, NC – Ethan Steding is set to make his highly anticipated Pro Mod debut when the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series rolls into Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn (formerly GALOT Motorsports Park) on November 6–8.

The talented young driver will wheel Kurt Steding, his father’s P2 Contracting supercharged ’69 Camaro, for the first time in official competition.

“This event, I’ll be driving my dad’s car as one of our other cars is still in the process of being put back together,” Ethan shared. “I’m feeling great about it, and I’m pumped up. We did a little bit of testing a couple of weeks back, and everything went well, and I’m ready to tear it up in competition.”

Known for his precision on the starting line and calm confidence under pressure, Ethan has quickly built a reputation for being one of the next-generation drivers to watch. His résumé already includes major wins and championship titles that prove he has what it takes to compete with the best in the sport. Continue reading →

DUNN, NC — The International Hot Rod Association’s (IHRA) Outlaw Nitro Series returns to action at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn (formerly GALOT Motorsports Park), November 6-8, for a can’t-miss weekend of explosive drag racing action.

The event showcases headline competition in Top Fuel, Nitro Funny Car, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Top Fuel Harley, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Pro Mod, Pro Nitrous, and Outlaw Pro Mod, along with the fan-favorite Fuel Altereds, which make their highly anticipated return to the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series lineup.

Capping off each night, Earth Shaking Entertainment will deliver a fire-filled spectacle featuring jet-powered exhibitions from Russ Lethbridge’s “Hell Fire” Jet Semi Truck, Dawn Perdue in Scott Arriaga’s “Wicked Sinsation” Jet Dragster, and Scotty “Heat” Holdridge in the 300-mph “Fifty Cal” Jet Dragster. Continue reading →

STEELE, AL —?Luke Bogacki etched his name in the record books by becoming the first driver in the 24-year history of the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) SuperSeries to win both Top and Mod World Championships.

Three other racers — Brad Davis (Sportsman), Austin Stidham (Motorcycle) and Ryan Bell (Junior Dragster) —? proved to be the best of the best Saturday as they won their classes at the IHRA SuperSeries World Finals at Alabama International Dragway.

All the champions earned prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies, commemorative big checks, an IHRA Gold Card, and a championship ring and jacket.  Bogacki stood out amongst the gathering of champions with an effort that had some in awe.

Along with winning the most prestigious national championships in bracket racing, the Carbondale, Illinois driver enjoyed record payouts totaling $50,000 for doubling up in the Top (Box) and Mod (No Box) classes. Continue reading →