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Sportsman Class Added to IHRA Summit SuperSeries

Tuesday, 13 November 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-  Officials from the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announce the addition of a “Sportsman” class to the IHRA Summit SuperSeries program beginning in 2019. 
The Sportsman class is open to door cars only (12.00 & slower in the ¼-mile and 7.50 & slower in the 1/8-mile).  The use of trans brakes, two steps, and delay boxes are prohibited in the Sportsman class. 
 
Sportsman racers who win Summit SuperSeries track championships or Summit Team Finals events will be invited to compete at the Summit SuperSeries World Finals October 17-19 at Memphis International Raceway for their chance to win the first ever Sportsman National Champions and a $5,000 payout.  
 
“The Sportsman class was added after receiving a lot of feedback from our dedicated members about forming no electronics class,” IHRA Vice President Skooter Peaco said. “We are excited to have these competitors running for a spot in the Summit SuperSeries World Finals in 2019 and making the 18th season of the Summit SuperSeries one for the record books by crowning our first Sportsman World Champion in October.”
 
For the complete list of Sportsman class rules click here.
 
To become a member of the IHRA please call (561) 337-3015 or email membership@ihra.com.
 
For more information about Summit SuperSeries and the eligibility requirements of qualifying for the Summit World Finals click here
 
Last modified on Tuesday, 13 November 2018