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Jeff Birchfield

Jeff Birchfield

Saturday, 12 August 2023

Junior Dragster Profile: Chase Egan

HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. — The future of drag racing seems to be in good hands with the great Junior Dragster drivers across North America.

The International Hot Rod Association is highlighting these young racers. Chase Egan is the latest in the series.

MOUNT OLIVE, Ala. — New track operators Marvin “Frogg” and Tessa Rogers see a diamond in the rough with Lassiter Mountain Dragway presented by Mobsquad Performance.

The drag strip 15 miles north of Birmingham enjoyed a good reputation and strong support in the past as an IHRA-member track. In more recent years, it has struggled . When the Rogers family inspected the facility, they saw plenty of good things like concrete walls and restrooms still in decent shape.

ROXBORO, N.C. — Big money will be up for grabs three days with the IHRA Ironman Fall Bash Challenge at Roxboro Motorsports Park on August 18-20.

There are guaranteed purses for the Top ET (Box) and Footbrake (No Box) classes each day as the cars rumble down the 1/8-mile drag strip. The prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies will be awarded for Saturday’s race.

HAVANA, Ill. — The IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering and FuelTech at Central Illinois Dragway is just one week away, Saturday, August 19.

The Top ET (Box) and Modified (No Box) classes are racing for a $2,000 winner’s purse. Sportsman, Motorcycle and Junior Dragster — also have the opportunity to race for big checks, prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies and entry into the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals.

HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. — International Hot Rod Association members continue to race for IHRA Summit SuperSeries track championships at facilities across North America this weekend.

The IHRA-member track champions and winners of IHRA Summit Team Finals in each division, who meet IHRA membership requirements, automatically qualify for the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals at Holly Springs Motorsports Park in Mississippi, where they will compete for over $275,000 in payouts and prizes on October 5-7.

MOROCCO, Ind. — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Division 5 (Thunder) Summit Team Finals are one month away, September 7-9, 2023 at US41 Dragstrip.

HOLLY SPRINGS, Ms. — International Hot Rod Association officials released today the schedule for the 2023 IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals on October 5-7 at Holly Springs Motorsports Park.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s time to rev your engines up as New Mexico’s premier drag racing facility is hosting the IHRA Ironman Classic on Saturday.

CLAY CITY, Ky. — Plenty of history and great payouts highlight the 43rd annual King of the Bluegrass event rescheduled Saturday at Kentucky Dragway.

The IHRA Ironman Classic is part of the event with Ironman trophies awarded to the Top ET, Modified, Footbrake, Jr. Dragster and Sportsman classes. At the end of the day, there will be a run-off for the King of the Bluegrass crown.

HARTSVILLE, S.C. — Welcome home, Darlington Dragway.

It was announced Saturday the legendary South Carolina track is returning to the International Hot Rod Association in 2024. The 1/4-mile drag strip was constructed by Harold Brasington, who built nearby Darlington Raceway, and Woodrow Hall under the guidance of IHRA founder Larry Carrier. Opened in 1976, the venue served as a mainstay on the IHRA schedule.

 

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