BENTON, Ill. — What a first year it turned out to be for Ellis I-57 Dragstrip under IHRA sanction.

The Benton, Illinois track, which was built in 1970, decided to forgo its outlaw status and team with the International Hot Rod Association in 2023. It worked out well for both parties as Ellis I57 Dragstrip saw good turnouts for its bracket program.

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Get ready for the rumble of thunder when the IHRA Hot Rod Classic brings ground-pounding Pro Mods and other exciting classes to Darlington Dragway on May 2-4.

Racers, this is your chance to compete for big money and awesome prizes like unique black and chrome IHRA Ironman trophies and specially-designed IHRA medals. It’s important for bracket racers to get your entries in early as pre-sale for 64-car, $5,000-to-win Box and No Box Shootouts. There are limited spaces on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. — The International Hot Rod Association continues to bring attention to the great young racers across North America.

Chas Warpenburg, a 15-year-old from Rochester, Indiana, is the latest driver to be highlighted. Warpenburg is one of the top Junior racers in he Midwest, the defending champion IHRA Summit SuperSeries track champion at Bunker Hill Dragstrip.

HAVANA, Ill. — Midstate Dragway is going back to its roots in 2024.

The track has changed its name from Central Illinois Dragway which it has been known the last several years back to the name when it opened in 1969. It’s similar to the IHRA bringing back the Hot Rod Classic this season with exciting Pro Mod and class racing.

PARIS, Texas — Paris, France is known for its romantic settings. Paris, Texas is known for its love of drag racing.

The historic Paris Dragstrip continues to be a site where that love of the sport is shown throughout the year. Paris Dragstrip, which has renewed its sanctioning agreement with the International Hot Rod Association, features a busy schedule of events at the North Texas track.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. — Strange Engineering and the International Hot Rod Association announced today a renewal of their partnership for the 2024 season.

The global leader in drag racing rear ends serves as a major marketing partner of the IHRA and the presenting sponsor of the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals presented by Strange Engineering.

FERRIS, Texas — The time is finally here. Starting Thursday, you can register to be part of history and incredible racing action when the IHRA Hot Rod Classic makes its highly anticipated return April 11-13 to Xtreme Raceway Park.

Big money and fantastic prizes like prestigious black and chrome IHRA Ironman trophies and specially designed IHRA medals are on the line and you have this unique opportunity to be a part of the first event. Pre-sale for 64-car, $5,000-to-win Box and No Box Shootouts begins Thursday at 7 p.m. (Central time) with limited spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click here for the link to pre-sales.

HILO, HI — Surfing is the sport most associated with Hawaii, but there’s also a great tradition of IHRA drag racing on the islands.

Hilo Drag Strip first opened in 1978 and has continued to provide great racing with the Hawaii Drag Racing League and the Big Island Auto Club. With the tropic setting, there is activity all 12 months of the year.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Stroud Safety owner Tommy Cunningham is a believer in his company and the International Hot Rod Association.

In fact, Stroud’s motto of “designed by racers for racers,” also describes the IHRA. That’s why the Oklahoma City-based manufacturer and provider has become the official safety supplier of the IHRA.

HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. — Don’t miss out on the fun as there’s never been a better time to become an International Hot Rod Association member.

The momentum has continued to build with exciting IHRA programs and events like the IHRA Summit SuperSeries, the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser and FuelTech and the IHRA Hot Rod Classic.