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MID AMERICA DRAGWAY CLINCHES TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP AT WDRA SUMMIT MIDWEST BRACKET FINALS
Mid America Dragway leaves with three Champions out of the six classes contested at Eddyville Raceway Park.
OSKALOOSA, IA – The 2025 WDRA Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance launched at Eddyville Raceway Park 
for the Midwest stop on the series tour. Rosters of racers who represented Mid America Dragway, Cordova Dragway, I-29 Dragway, Mo-Kan Dragway, and the host facility competed in two gamblers races and the main event. Mid America clinched the overall team championship with 46 points over the reigning champions, Cordova, with 44 points. The remaining standings saw Eddyville in third with 41, I-29 with 25, the bracket buster team with 10, and Mo-Kan Dragway with 4 points.
The on-track action began with Friday’s Gamblers Race with four classes for drivers to cash in. In the Box class, Mid America’s Jeremy Hook put together a .015 total package to leave Cordova’s Mark Clark mathematically ineligible with his .021 reaction time. It was an all-Eddyville No Box final round where Pam Vogel earned the stress-free win after Dustin De Haan left a red light shining on the tree. A family feud was witnessed in the Junior Dragster final as Jillian Pfohl took the .015 margin of victory over James Pfohl, both representatives of Cordova. Mid America snagged another early win in the Teen Racing class as nearly identical reaction times ended with Jaleigh Lightsey earning the win over Nolan Masseil’s breakout run while representing I-29 Dragway. Continue reading
IHRA President’s Cup Nationals Returns to Maryland International Raceway
MECHANICSVILLE, MD — The roar of 11,000-horsepower Nitro Top Fuel and Funny Cars will once again echo through Maryland 
International Raceway (MIR) as the IHRA President’s Cup Nationals makes its highly anticipated return on August 8-9, 2025.
After a nine-year hiatus, one of the International Hot Rod Association’s (IHRA) most celebrated events is back, bringing with it a legacy of unforgettable moments. First held from 1992 to 2010, and again from 2014 to 2016, the President’s Cup Nationals has long been a staple of the drag racing community, showcasing some of the sport’s most thrilling performances.
The event has seen historic milestones, including the first-ever all 6-second Pro Stock qualified field in drag racing history on September 24, 1994. It has also crowned champions across multiple classes—Scotty Cannon’s Pro Mod victory over Al Billes in the 1992 debut event, the introduction of Funny Car in 1993 when Mark Thomas took the title and the addition of Nitro Harleys in 1999 with Jay Turner’s win. Continue reading
WDRA AND IHRA UNITE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SPORTSMAN RACING
NORWALK, OH – In a groundbreaking move for the world of drag racing, the World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) and the International Hot 
Rod Association (IHRA) have announced their first-ever collaboration, setting the stage for an exciting future on race tracks across the nation. This partnership marks a new era where both sanctioning bodies join forces to elevate the experience for racers and racing venues alike.
The IHRA and WDRA are now united in their mission to manage sanctioned facilities, ensuring insurance compliance, licensing, and organizing dynamic bracket racing programs and events. “We have a unique opportunity to combine the strengths of both IHRA and WDRA to help our collective facilities and provide opportunities and stability for our bracket racing members,” said WDRA’s Don Scott. “WDRA’s expertise is on the member track, licensing, and bracket racing side of the sport. As IHRA launches new pro racing programs and events, there is a need for making sure the IHRA tracks and bracket racers get taken care of. The WDRA team is going to make sure that we are there to support the IHRA facilities and bracket programs because this arrangement is simply good for our sport.”
IHRA’s Darryl Cuttell shares this enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Both groups have the best interests of the tracks and racers at heart. We all agree that we will make our sport better by working together, and each group complements each other perfectly. Anyone that has been around me or our group knows that we are going to make it happen.” Continue reading
MAHLE MOTORSPORT NAMED OFFICIAL PISTON OF THE WDRA
Mahle Motorsport is the latest prestigious marketing partner committed to working with the WDRA in 2025
NORWALK, OH – The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) announces MAHLE Motorsport as the “Official Piston of the WDRA” as part of 
a new marketing partnership for the 2025 season. The most practical connection for the signature WDRA Rod trophy would undoubtedly be a piston, which is why MAHLE Motorsport has stepped up to become the title sponsor of the Race for the Rod events.
“It makes perfect sense for the signature WDRA Rod trophy to be accompanied by a piston company, and MAHLE Motorsport is one of the most respected names in the industry,” said Jessica Spears with the WDRA. “We are thrilled to have their support and look forward to promoting their brand at WDRA MAHLE Motorsport Race for the Rod events throughout our member racetracks this season.”
The WDRA Rod trophy is CNC machined from a block of billet aluminum, stands 21” tall, weighs approximately 11 pounds, and is soaked in 100% Made in the USA prestige. MAHLE Motorsport is etched into the laser-engraved plating to be proudly displayed in the homes of 2025 MAHLE Motorsport Race for the Rod winners. Every WDRA member racetrack is encouraged to add one of these events to their schedule each season as an incentive for their local racers. Continue reading
WDRA WELCOMES WILKESBORO DRAGWAY TO THE ALLIANCE
North Carolina’s longest-running drag strip joins the Alliance for the 2025 season
NORWALK, OH – The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) and Wilkesboro Dragway will join forces, effective immediately, as the historic 
North Carolina facility has signed a multi-year sanction agreement to become part of the Alliance.
The Ellis family built the historic facility in 1955 as a quarter-mile dirt dragstrip with no return road. Seventy years later, David and Stacey Staten have taken control of North Carolina’s longest-running dragstrip with full intentions of continuing the track’s legacy. Several renovations are underway on the track and the facility buildings, with an opening day scheduled for March 1st. Racing will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to include various programs, such as grudge, no prep, bracket racing, daily driver, and test and tune events.
“Wilkesboro Dragway is very important to the North Carolina drag racing community,” said Josh Peake with the WDRA. “The track is going on seventy years now, and multiple generations of racing families have called Wilkesboro home. I appreciate David and Stacy Staten for placing their trust in the WDRA to help them with their new venture running the facility. Continue reading
WDRA WELCOMES NEW INSURANCE PROVIDER TO THE SPORT
The WDRA’s mission of reducing operating costs for member tracks continues with a new program introduced to the sport
NORWALK, OH – The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) announces the launch of a new insurance provider option aimed at helping 
member racetracks navigate the expensive world of insuring their facilities. Crafting a specialty program alongside Laris Motorsports Insurance has been a goal for drag racing’s newest sanctioning body from the start.
“We are proud to welcome a familiar name to our track insurance program,” said Skooter Peaco with the WDRA. “Laris Motorsports Insurance, who has been a WDRA partner from the very beginning, will now extend its expertise into the track benefits program with the launch of their track insurance offerings.”
Racetracks will now have the opportunity to receive quotes from Laris Motorsports Insurance in addition to WDRA’s other insurance providers. Adding another option to the mix will allow tracks to carefully consider the best route for their business and add another element of stability to all the work that goes on behind the scenes. Continue reading
STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY BECOMES THE 60TH TRACK TO JOIN THE ALLIANCE
The WDRA expansion continues by adding State Capitol Raceway as the latest member racetrack
NORWALK, OH – The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) surges to sixty racetracks heading into its third year of operation with the 
addition of State Capitol Raceway. The Port Allen, Louisiana, facility has entered into a multi-year sanction agreement with the WDRA, effective immediately.
“We are very grateful to have the support of Lanny Lewis, Gary Carter, and Cody Pollage,” said Frank Kohutek with the WDRA. “Starting 2025 with another vote of confidence from another track joining our family is very rewarding. State Capitol Raceway has been operating for nearly fifty-five years and has hosted major NHRA and IHRA events in the past. The SCR team is doing their part to keep the sport growing in Louisiana, and we look forward to helping their efforts.”
The action is nearly non-stop at the southern site, with events filling State Capitol Raceway’s calendar from January to December. They provide an exciting environment for various racers and fans, including points races, Sunday Funday test-n-tunes, big money bracket races, Import Faceoff, the Southwest Junior Dragster Series, car shows, and more. Continue reading
WDRA PARTNERS WITH GEARHEAD COFFEE TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS TO MEMBER TRACKS
NORWALK, OH – The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Gearhead Coffee, a family-owned 
coffee company specializing in high-quality, motorsports-inspired coffee.
Through this exclusive agreement, WDRA member tracks will gain access to significant discounts on Gearhead’s full line of coffee products- including whole bean, ground, and single-serve Piston™ pods compatible with most Keurig 2.0 brewers.
“We believe in supporting our member tracks by providing them access to high-quality products at competitive prices,” said Jon O’Neal with the WDRA. “This partnership with Gearhead Coffee allows tracks to provide a premium product at the similar costs to the mundane. To those who can see the big picture, there is an opportunity here for a positive fan experience, facility branding opportunities, and the support of a family-operated company willing to work directly with the WDRA tracks. This stands as a shining example of how the WDRA is different by design.”
In addition to bulk coffee, WDRA member tracks can expand their souvenir stand offerings by selling a range of Gearhead merchandise, including branded drinkware, apparel, and custom co-branded tumblers featuring their track logo at no extra cost. Continue reading
WDRA GROWTH CONTINUES WITH THE ADDITION OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN DRAGWAY
Northern Michigan Dragway becomes the latest facility to choose a sanctioning agreement with the WDRA
NORWALK, OH – Michigan racers will have another World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) facility to compete during the 2025 season with 
the addition of Northern Michigan Dragway.
The eighth-mile racetrack in Kaleva was founded in 1970 by Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famers Tom and Jim Ledford. Now entering its 55th season, Northern Michigan Dragway has experienced tremendous support, with over two hundred racers registering for the points chase in 2024. This growth is credited to the friendly atmosphere and family-forward management of Brian and Wayne Ledford.
Northern Michigan Dragway has made various improvements in recent years, including a complete resurfacing of the racetrack and increased paving throughout the vast pit area, staging lanes, and return roads. Becoming a sanctioned facility again has rejuvenated the excitement and camaraderie that comes with earning a coveted spot in the year-end festivities. Continue reading
FOD CONTROL CORPORATION OFFERS EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT TO WDRA MEMBER TRACKS
This partnership with the FOD Control Corporation can assist racetracks in cutting costs on track maintenance in 2025
NORWALK, OH – The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) has procured a partnership with the FOD Control Corporation in 2025, adding to 
its already impressive line-up of discounts and perks that come with being part of the Alliance. The FOD Control Corporation will provide a ten-percent discount to WDRA member racetracks who purchase a FOD-Razor Motorsports Sweeper, which is an innovative drag mat that picks up FOD (foreign object debris) from the racing surface, pits, and staging lanes.
“The beauty of this system is that it doesn’t send the debris airborne,” said Jon O’Neal with WDRA. “Most racetracks have traditionally used air power to move debris off the racing surface, but that becomes sketchy near cars in the pits or the lanes. This concept of a sweeper was built for airfield use, but the effectiveness of these drag mats on racing surfaces has amazed me. The only other way I know to lift material is a vacuum truck, and the cost savings with a device like this are extraordinary in comparison.”
The FOD-Razor Motorsport Sweeper is an ingenious pull-behind sweeper built to ensure a clean surface while enhancing performance and safety during competitive events. The durable design quickly removes rocks and aggregate, loose tire rubber, glass, fiberglass, carbon fiber debris, and other foreign substances. It’s an easy and low-maintenance way to prevent tire and vehicle damage, operates seamlessly on various track surfaces, and is compact, lightweight, and easy to deploy. To drive home the positives, the FOD-Razor Motorsport Sweeper can be connected to any motorized vehicle, has a lifetime warranty, and is manufactured in the USA. Continue reading
