FAIRFIELD, OH — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is proud to announce the release of the first issue of Drag Review Magazine under its revitalized “New Era.”

The magazine, a long-standing voice of IHRA drag racing, returns to print and digital platforms with a renewed vision – capturing the energy, history and personalities fueling the sport’s resurgence.

The cover story spotlights Randy Weatherford, who raced to a monumental $125,000 victory at the IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals at Darana Raceway – Milan in Michigan, a defining moment that showcased the IHRA’s return to championship-caliber competition.

Inside, readers will find exclusive features and racer profiles that celebrate both the grassroots and professional sides of the IHRA community.

Among the Pro-Am features, the magazine highlights the Elrod Family, Ricky Adkins, and Kara Jo Brank, offering a closer look at the racers whose dedication defines IHRA competition week after week. On the professional side, fans can dive into feature stories on Del Worsham, Scotty Cannon, and John Montecalvo – three racers whose impact within the organization continues to shape the IHRA’s evolving legacy.

Adding even greater depth, the issue includes a sit-down interview with IHRA Owner Darryl Cuttell, offering readers insight into the vision guiding the association’s “Return to Glory.” Continue reading →

STEELE, AL — The 2025 International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit SuperSeries World Finals is set for October 15–18 at Alabama International Dragway.

Recognized as the most prestigious championship in bracket racing, the IHRA SuperSeries World Finals brings together the best of the best — champions from across North America — to battle for record purses and the right to be called an IHRA World Champion.

Competitors earned their place through a variety of paths: by finishing atop the IHRA SuperSeries points standings at their home track, winning their class at an IHRA Sportsman Spectacular, or earning a berth through IHRA Team Finals competition.

The event also welcomes back former IHRA SuperSeries World Champions, adding to the prestige and tradition of this celebrated weekend.

Friday features the Race of Champions and the Racer Appreciation Party, complete with free food and live music, before the spotlight shifts to Saturday’s main event. Racers will compete for IHRA SuperSeries World Championships in five classes — Top (Box), Mod (No Box), Sportsman, Motorcycle, and Junior Dragster — with more than $140,000 in total payouts up for grabs. Continue reading →

WEST SALEM, OH — Scott Palmer and Del Worsham posted No. 1 times for the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes Friday in IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series qualifying at Darana Dragway — West Salem, Ohio.

Palmer showed the way with a 3.079-second pass at 277.26 mph in the dragsters, with the event livestreamed on IHRA.TV. Daniel Mercier was second at 3.103 seconds and 275.74 mph. Todd Paton was third quickest at 3.107 seconds, but had a major uptick in speed at 281.07 mph.

Gary Pritchett posted the fourth-quickest time at 3.127 seconds, but had the most speed in qualifying at 282.13 mph. Greg Carillo rounded out the top five by going down the track in 3.127 seconds.

Worsham had the quick run of 3.320 seconds at 265.02 mph to position himself at the top of the Funny Car leader. Terry Haddock was next quick at 3.391 seconds and 241.29 mph. Dale Creasy, Joe Morrison and Jody Austin rounded out the top five.

Dwayne Rice went 4.088 seconds at 175.78 mph in Mountain Motor Pro Stock. John Montecalvo was second at 4.092 seconds and the fastest speed at 175.99 mph. Continue reading →

FAIRFIELD, OH – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has announced the acquisition of IHRA Australia, bringing the sanctioning body’s Australian and New Zealand operations fully under the ownership of Darryl Cuttell in Fairfield, Ohio.

This landmark move unites the IHRA under one vision, strengthening ties between the U.S. and Asia-Pacific regions at a time of unprecedented momentum for the sanctioning body. In 2025, IHRA is currently hosting a successful Outlaw Nitro Series season in the United States, marked by marquee Pro and Pro-Am competitions and a renewed energy that has signaled a true return to glory.

IHRA confirmed that local operations in Australia and New Zealand will continue as normal, with licensing, membership, and regulatory functions maintained within each country while also ensuring competitors are globally recognized IHRA members. The Asia-Pacific headquarters will remain based in Australia, working in close partnership with IHRA’s U.S. leadership team. Continue reading →

WEST SALEM, OH — The International Hot Rod Association’s (IHRA) Outlaw Nitro Series is set to take over Dragway 42 in West Salem, Ohio, Sept. 24-27, the second-to-last stop of the 2025 season. Fans will see some of the most powerful machines in motorsports across nitro, alcohol and doorslammer classes.

The event features headline action 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. Adding to the excitement, Fuel Altereds will make a special appearance, including a can’t-miss cacklefest in the pits.

“We are extremely excited as an organization to have a track like Dragway 42 in our portfolio,” Scott “Woody” Woodruff said, a member of the leadership team at IHRA. “We have made some great improvements focused on safety and have a plan for additional improvements to the facility centered around the fan experience. It’s an exciting time at IHRA and for the racing community.” Continue reading →

FAIRFIELD, OH — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) will spotlight Fuel Altereds during the upcoming IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series event at Dragway 42 in West Salem, Ohio.

The debut will feature eight invited Fuel Altereds – period-inspired, short-wheelbase machines that helped write drag racing’s early chapters – brought forward for today’s fans. Two qualifying sessions will set the eight-car field.

“We look forward to working with the organization and can’t wait to join the IHRA with this new class,” said Paul Miller of the Oliver & Miller AA/Fuel Altered team.

“Fuel Altereds are a living piece of the sport – big power, short wheelbase, and nothing cookie-cutter about them,” said Doug Foley, IHRA Vice President.“Bringing this class to Dragway 42 lets fans experience the attitude and ingenuity that helped shape drag racing, up close and on the track.” Continue reading →

HEBRON, OH — Shawn Reed and Dan Hix scored thrilling victories Sunday in the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series at Darana Raceway – Hebron. The winners of the two featured classes took home the special IHRA Ironman trophies and $50,000 checks, with the races streamed on IHRA.TV and SPEED SPORT 1.

Reed, a legendary multi-time boat racing champion, had more than a Sunday cruise on the track. He rocketed down the Ohio drag strip in 3.819 seconds at 327.75 mph to beat Larry Dixon in a strong Top Fuel final. Dixon trailed with a 3.855-second pass at 319.83 mph.

“It’s pretty cool,” Reed said of winning his first Ironman trophy. “That win was pretty epic for us. We won Bradenton [PRO Superstar Shootout] at the beginning of the year, and it’s been a long road, testing some parts, crashing the car in Seattle, so it’s a good job to Rob Wendlyn and the guys to get us down that right lane with a pretty good number too.”

Hix won Funny Car in a hotly contested final against Del Worsham, who had won the most recent race in Milan, Michigan, and where Hix was the runner-up. They were running neck-and-neck when Worsham’s car broke loose, and he made an incredible save to keep from crashing the car. Continue reading →

HEBRON, OH — Four racers captured wins Saturday at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series event at Darana Raceway – Hebron. Other eliminations and finals will be determined on Sunday and streamed live on IHRA.TV via YouTube and Speed Sport 2.

Jeff Chatterson won the Top Alcohol Dragster final with a strong 5.437-second pass at 262.85 mph. He beat Jared Dreher, whose dragster started to drift towards the center line in a 5.468-second run at 251.54 mph.

No. 1 qualifier Phil Esz romped to the Top Alcohol Funny Car victory. Esz posted a 5.422-second elapsed time at 265.33 mph. His final-round opponent, Ray Drew, had a little advantage at the tree, .021 to .035, but had trouble getting down the track.

John Jacklitch Jr. scored the Outlaw Snowmobile win, leaving in .180 seconds to .300 for Rob Lowe Sr. Jacklitch then skated down the track in 5.148 seconds to edge Lowe, whose time of 5.113 seconds was slightly faster. Continue reading →

HEBRON, OH — Doug Foley and Del Worsham posted No. 1 qualifying efforts Friday for the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes in the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series return to Darana Raceway.

Foley powered his 12,000-horsepower dragster down the track in 3.805 seconds at 321.66 mph to post the quick time in an ultra-competitive Top Fuel field.

Jasmine Salinas was next quickest at 3.844 seconds with a speed of 314.69 mph. Shawn Reed was the third quickest at 3.854 seconds with a top speed of 322.81 mph.

Krista Baldwin ranked fourth, followed by Lex Joon. The rest of the talent-filled ladder features Todd Paton, Mitch King and Larry Dixon Jr. set to race in Saturday’s eliminations. Scott Palmer, who won the season-opening race at Darana Raceway – Hebron in July, was the first driver to miss out in qualifying.

Worsham, winner of the last race in Milan, Michigan, paced the Funny Car ranks with a 4.094-second run at 302.62 mph. Jack Wyatt was second quick at 4.266 seconds at 250.14 mph. Dan Hix, Dale Creasy and Terry Haddock rounded out the top five. Continue reading →

Hebron, OH — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is turning up the intensity at this weekend’s IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series event at Darana Raceway – Hebron with the debut of the Outlaw Pro Mod class. The high-horsepower machines will hit the track Friday and Saturday in their first official appearance under the IHRA banner.

Outlaw Pro Mods are known for their wild variety of power combinations and body styles, with racers pushing the limits of speed, creativity and a “run what you brung” type of motto. Veteran driver Frankie “Mad Man” Taylor, who has been instrumental in helping launch the class within the IHRA, explained what fans can expect.

“We’ve been talking about doing the Outlaw Pro Mod class,” Taylor said, “we’ve got an eight-car field this weekend with plans to expand the class during the rest of the season.”

According to Taylor, the Outlaw Pro Mod rules are designed to showcase variety and performance rather than restrictions. Continue reading →