State Capitol Raceway in Port Allen, La., April 20-22

The International Hot Rod Association Summit Sportsman Spectacular makes its debut this weekend (April 20-22) at State Capitol Raceway in Port Allen, La. This is the opening weekend for the new 20-race series designed to be affordable for grassroots, bracket-racing competitors who support their local tracks.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.- The International Hot Association (IHRA) Summit SuperSeries program crowns a true Top (Box), Mod (No Box) and Junior Dragster World Champion each year.

The two ways to qualify for the annual IHRA Summit World Finals held in October at Memphis International Raceway are to win the IHRA Summit SuperSeries track championship at one of the participating IHRA member tracks or by winning the IHRA Summit Team Finals in your division.

Many tracks held banquets to recognize their 2017 IHRA Summit SuperSeries track champions including those featured here from Mo-Kan Dragway, Asbury, Missouri.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — With the racing season getting underway at many International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) tracks now is the best time to join the IHRA with exclusive benefits only available to members.

Upon joining the IHRA all members will receive $100,000 of excess insurance coverage, an IHRA Membership Card, a printed version of the most current IHRA rulebook, decals, access to the digital Drag Review Magazine via the IHRA website and bi-weekly newsletters through e-mail.

The competition at Evadale Raceway is intense, but it is only part of what makes the East Texas track so special.

Located just minutes from the Louisiana border, Evadale is home to great on-track action with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit SuperSeries and other racing events. But, it has also served as a place for the community to come together in the most difficult times.