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IHRA season kicks into high gear this month

Thursday, 06 March 2014

If you are looking for some great racing during the early part of the 2014 season, then clear your calendars because the months of March and April are a busy one for the racers of the International Hot Rod Association. Beginning next weekend, the series shifts into high gear with the start of the Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series, Sonic Rush Tour and the first races in Divisions 1, 4 and 9 on the Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL.

The IHRA’s Nitro Jam and Sonic Rush Tour will begin a stretch of five consecutive events beginning March 15 with the debut of the Sonic Rush Tour at Immokalee Regional Raceway, followed by the Southwestern Nationals at Southwestern International Raceway (March 21-22), San Antonio Nationals at San Antonio Raceway (March 28-29), Sonic Rush Tour at Edinburg Raceway (April 5) and Southern Nationals at Bradenton Motorsports Park (April 11-12).

Throw in five races on the Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL in Divisions 1, 2, 4 and 9 and you have a busy schedule ahead for sportsman racers. Check out the quick glance below for all of the upcoming racing opportunities in your area.

Sonic Rush Tour
MARCH 15

WHAT: Sonic Rush Tour
WHERE: Immokalee Regional Raceway
INFO: The debut of the brand new Sonic Rush Tour at Immokalee Regional Raceway will include Mark Smith’s Jet Fire Truck, the “Eastern Raider” and “GOJO” Jet Funny Cars and the “Chevy Rebellion” wheelstander. Sportsman racers will enjoy competition in an Ironman Classic.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top, Mod, Junior Dragster
PRO CLASSES: Jet Fire Truck, Jet Funny Cars, Wheelstander
CONTACT: (239) 657-5954 | www.immraceway.com

Summit Pro-Am Tour
MARCH 14-16

WHAT: Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL
WHERE: Pine Valley Raceway
INFO: The first race of the Division 4 season will include a regular Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL double race weekend Saturday and Sunday at Pine Valley Raceway.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, Hot Rod, Junior Dragster
CONTACT: (936) 699-3227 | www.pinevalleyracing.com

Nitro Jam Logo
MARCH 21-22

WHAT: IHRA Southwestern Nationals
WHERE: Southwestern International Raceway
INFO: The all-new IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series will make its debut at Southwestern International Raceway while local racers will take part in an Ironman Classic.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top, Mod, Motorcycle, Junior Dragster, Big Wheel
PRO CLASSES: Nitro Funny Car, Nitro Harley, Nitro Altered, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Jet Dragster
CONTACT: (520) 762-9700 | www.raceswir.com

Nitro Jam Logo
MARCH 28-29

WHAT: IHRA San Antonio Nationals
WHERE: San Antonio Raceway
INFO: Always one of the biggest events on the entire Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series tour, San Antonio Raceway will host race two of the NJDRS with a double points night for its regular bracket racers. Race two of the San Antonio Raceway points meet will award an Ironman to the winners.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top, Mod, Junior Dragster
PRO CLASSES: Nitro Funny Car, Nitro Harley, Nitro Altered, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Jet Dragster
CONTACT: (210) 698-2310 | www.sanantonioraceway.com

Summit Pro-Am Tour
MARCH 28-30

WHAT: Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL
WHERE: Mooresville Dragway
INFO: The first race of the Division 9 season will include a regular Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL double race weekend Saturday and Sunday at Mooresville Dragway.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, Hot Rod, Junior Dragster
CONTACT: (704) 663-4685 | www.mooresvilledragway.com

Sonic Rush Tour
APRIL 5

WHAT: Sonic Rush Tour
WHERE: Edinburg Raceway
INFO: The second race of the year on the Sonic Rush Tour will take place at Edinburg Raceway and will include Mark Smith’s Jet Fire Truck, the battle of the Jets and the “Chevy Rebellion” wheelstander. Edinburg Raceway will also host a regular points meet throughout the day.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top, Mod, Junior Dragster
PRO CLASSES: Jet Fire Truck, Jet Funny Car vs. Jet Dragster, Wheelstander
CONTACT: (956) 318-3724 | www.edinburgraceway.com

Nitro Jam Logo
APRIL 11-13

WHAT: IHRA Southern Nationals | Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL
WHERE: Bradenton Motorsports Park
INFO: Bradenton Motorsports Park will host the first double event of the season as the track hosts the Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series and Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour over the three day weekend. The first two days will feature competition in the NJDRS, while Saturday and Sunday will feature a combination of Division 2 Summit Pro-Am Tour competitors and an ET bracket race.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, Hot Rod, Junior Dragster, Top, Mod
PRO CLASSES: Nitro Funny Car, Nitro Harley, Nitro Altered, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Jet Dragster
CONTACT: (941) 748-1320 | www.bradentonmotorsports.com 

Summit Pro-Am Tour
April 11-13

WHAT: Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL
WHERE: State Capitol Raceway
INFO: The second race of the Division 4 season will include a regular Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL double race weekend Saturday and Sunday at State Capitol Raceway.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, Hot Rod, Junior Dragster
CONTACT: (225) 627-4574 | www.statecapitolraceway.com 

Summit Pro-Am Tour
April 25-27

WHAT: Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL
WHERE: Richmond Dragway
INFO: The first race of the Division 1 season will include a regular Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by AMSOIL double race weekend Saturday and Sunday at Richmond Dragway.
SPORTSMAN CLASSES: Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, Hot Rod
CONTACT: (804) 737-1193 | www.richmonddragway.com

 

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