Three New Venues Highlight O’Reilly Auto Parts “Thunder Jam” expansion into Sun Belt; U.S. ...

The 2009 O’Reilly Auto Parts “Thunder Jam” series will bring the explosive stand-alone drag racing exhibition and thrill show to drag strips across the country. In 2009, it will... read more

SPEED™ Extends Broadcast Deal for Feld Motor Sports Properties Through 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- SPEED has reached an agreement with Feld Motor Sports, Inc., to extend its broadcast rights deal for the Monster Energy® Supercross Series, an FIM World Championship,... read more

Drag Racing Action Magazine Recognizes Corker, IHRA

The highlight of the March 2009 issue of Drag Racing Action is the feature entitled “Best (& Worst) of 2008,” and both the IHRA and Top Sportsman champion Steve Corker were singled... read more

Drag Racing Action Magazine Recognizes Corker, IHRA

The highlight of the March 2009 issue of Drag Racing Action is the feature entitled “Best (& Worst) of 2008,” and both the IHRA and Top Sportsman champion Steve Corker were singled... read more

Tickets Now Available Online for Inaugural IHRA National Event at State Capitol Raceway

Fastest cars in the world and the long-awaited return of the “King of Quake” will highlight IHRA season-opener in Baton Rouge    ... read more

Corrections to 2009 Raiders Division Summit Pro-Am Schedule

The dates for the Farmington, Mooresville and Piedmont Raiders Division events have been adjusted. Please see the updated schedule below: 2009 Summit Racing... read more

Air Force Expands Relationship with IHRA for 2009 Racing Season

The United States Air Force has secured Official Military On-Site Sponsor rights with IHRA for the 2009 season. Air Force will be at all eight IHRA Nitro Jam events held in the United States to... read more

IHRA History Final Exam...Test Your Knowledge this Holiday Season and Win a Great Prize Package

IHRA has a rich history and we at the World Headquarters wanted to find out who out there knows this history better than anyone else. Consider this your IHRA final exam. These 20 questions will... read more

DRM Issue # 23 – Celebrating With The Class Of 2008

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O’Reilly Thunder Jam Schedule Coming in Early January

The 2009 O’Reilly Thunder Jam schedule will be released Monday, January 5th. The Thunder Jam is Feld Motor Sports’ stand-alone exhibition series featuring the biggest, baddest cars,... read more

Goforth Racing Commits to Full IHRA Schedule in 2009

With the 2009 racing season on the horizon the Oklahoma-based two-car team of Cary and Dean Goforth have one very specific goal in mind. They will go all-out in pursuit of the IHRA Pro Stock world... read more

Michael Dakin Eyes 2009 IHRA Top Fuel Return

Ohio-based racer excited to get back out on the circuit     In 2005 Michael Dakin brought his A-Fuel dragster to the IHRA World Finals, looking... read more

Economy Not Slowing Pete Berner's Winter Progress

CRETE, Ill. December 19, 2008:  The now two-time Mountain Motor World Champ, Pete Berner, is picking up the pace this winter, preparing to defend his title in the ’09 season. Despite... read more

Richard Freeman and J.R. Carr at Elite Motorsports Bring Frank Gugliotta on Board to form ...

The two-car team of Richard Freeman and J.R. Carr has entered into a multi-year agreement with veteran Pro Stock shoe Frank Gugliotta to bring him on board as the third Pro Stock driver for Elite... read more

VP Racing Fuels Sign on as Official Race Fuel of IHRA Drag Racing

Will also be the presenting sponsor of IHRA’s seven-event Sportsman Nationals schedule     VP Racing Fuels has agreed to enter into a... read more

IHRA Poised for Growth; National Sports Marketing Publication Recognizes IHRA’s Incredible Potential

Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal has released the results of its annual SBJ/SBD Reader Survey, and the results of one question in particular tell the story of IHRA’s future... read more

IHRA Introduces the “Boninfante Clutches Pro Stock and Pro Modified Top Qualifier” Program

The International Hot Rod Association, a division of Feld Motor Sports, has entered into an agreement with Boninfante Performance Clutch Parts to create the “Boninfante Clutches Pro Stock... read more

Amalie Oil Retains Title Sponsorship for IHRA’s National Event in Texas

Florida-Based Oil and Lubricant Company also Continues Sponsorship of IHRA’s North American Nationals at Epping, N.H.    Amalie Oil and the... read more

Champion System now Official Uniform Supplier of IHRA Drag Racing; Will also assume title ...

Champion System, the New York-based full service custom apparel and accessory manufacturer, has entered into an agreement with the International Hot Rod Association to become the sanctioning... read more

It was Norm all the time!

From the credit-where-credit-is-due department comes a sincere apology to Amarillo Dragway track operator Norm Henson.In the Team Finals edition of DRM we mistakenly identified the... read more

It was Norm all the time!

From the credit-where-credit-is-due department comes a sincere apology to Amarillo Dragway track operator Norm Henson.In the Team Finals edition of DRM we mistakenly identified the... read more

Rumors to rest: 16-Car Qualifying Fields remain in Pro Stock and Pro Modified

As IHRA continues its role as the premiere sanctioning body for door-slammer racing, the sanctioning body is putting to rest the rumors surrounding having full 16-car qualified fields in Pro Stock... read more

Former Owners Jim Turner and Bob Harris at Piedmont Helm Again

After several months of being on the market, IHRA-sanctioned Piedmont Dragway has officially been sold. The new owners, Jim Turner and Bob Harris, are actually both former owners of the central... read more

2009 Rule Book Updates

The information below is an overview of the major changes in the class requirements and competition standards from the 2008 rulebook.    TOP FUEL -... read more

Pittman a Real Threat with New Mullis Car

With the 2008 Racing season coming to an end, one driver can’t wait for 2009. Darrell Pittman, winner of the 2008 Summit Super Series Box Championship, is anxious to start his title defense... read more

Richmond Dragway's Dan Weis inducted into the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame

[img1 R]Henderson, NC – Drag racing announcer and historian Bret Kepner may have called it... read more

Management Group Acquires Weld Racing

Kansas City, Missouri, - November 6, 2008 - Weld Racing, LLC, led by Weld management and Granite Creek Partners, LLC (www.granitecreek.com), is pleased... read more

2009 Team Finals Dates Finalized

The 2009 Summit Team Finals schedule has been completed. Here are the dates and venues for the seven different team finals:Division 1 Farmington Dragway Oct. 14-18 read more

Free Car and Driver, plus three Crew Passes, for all Pro Mod and Pro Stock Competitors in 2009

Drivers in both the Pro Modified and Pro Stock classes will have added incentive to compete at all 2009 IHRA Nitro Jam national events. Participants in both classes will receive complimentary car... read more

1,320-Feet to Remain the IHRA Standard; Every 2009 National Event will he held on a full ...

By Mike Perry | IHRA Communications     The International Hot Rod Association, a division of Feld Entertainment, Inc., will keep its current  1/4 mile format for... read more