Gary Blankenship didn’t know exactly what to expect with his first trip to the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals presented by Strange Engineering.

It turned out to be much more than he ever imagined. The 45-year-old who works in the paint department at the General Motors plant in Ft. Wayne, Indiana made it all the way to the final round of Sportsman eliminations.

Grant Zimmerman was one race from making history on Saturday, October 7 at Holly Springs Motorsports Park.

The Illinois driver in his familiar red Ford Mustang made it to the final round of Mod (No Box) eliminations at the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals presented by Strange Engineering. Zimmerman was attempting to become the first driver ever to win back-to-back IHRA Summit SuperSeries Mod World championships.

JULIAN, N.C. — Piedmont Dragway and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) have partnered for a multi-year sanctioning agreement it was announced today.

The North Carolina track, nicknamed the Doorslammer Capital of the World, has long been IHRA-sanctioned and a participant in the IHRA Summit SuperSeries, the most prestigious championship in all of bracket racing.

Tony Petersen set a new standard for himself when he reached the final round of Top (Box) eliminations at the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals presented by Strange Engineering. 

The Nebraska racer qualified for the World Finals by winning his track championship at Onawa (Iowa) Dragway. He was then able to compete in the IHRA Division 6 (Midwest) Team Finals before taking the trip South to Holly Springs Motorsports Park for the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals. 

BUNKER HILL, Ind. — There’s no magic formula for the growth at Bunker Hill Dragstrip since Terry and Cori McMillen have taken over and have gone with the International Hot Rod Association.

For the track owners, it’s all about working hard to make the IHRA-member track a great place to race. It’s why the McMillen’s have entered into a multi-year sanctioning agreement with the IHRA.

GLEASON, Tenn. — Halloween Havoc promises to provide fun for the whole family next weekend at Gleason Raceway Park.

Thrilling drag races, trick-or-treat fun and fierce competitions like the wheelie and burnout contests are all part of the two-day event on Oct. 20-21. The prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies will be handed out to winners of all classes during Saturday’s races.

Kane Austin put together a couple of back-to-back performances to remember at last week’s IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals presented by Strange Engineering.

He finished runner-up to fellow Music City Raceway competitor Jonah Allen in Friday’s Motorcycle Gamblers race at Holly Springs Motorsports Park. He followed up by becoming IHRA Summit SuperSeries Motorcycle World Champion in Saturday’s main event. 

LONDON, Ky. — London Dragway has three days of big racing and big payouts with the “Big Buck Sch-Bang” next weekend, Oct. 20-22.

There are guaranteed payouts with the prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies handed out on Saturday, Oct. 21 in the Top, Mod, Sportsman and Junior Dragster classes.

AJ Leung relished the moment he won the Junior Dragster championship at the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals presented by Strange Engineering.

The 17-year-old who represented Wisconsin International Raceway realized what a special accomplishment it was. He had beaten the best Junior Dragster racers in the country, which included Ty Janousek, the well-decorated racer from Texas representing Little River Dragway, in the final round.

CLAY CITY, Ky. — Kentucky Dragway is scheduled to finish its 2023 racing season with two huge events — the 53rd annual Ken-Mor Bluegrass Nationals on Oct. 19-22 and HalloThanksMas on Oct. 27-29.

Both of these feature races which the prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies will be handed out.