The historic Texas track, established in 1960, has hosted some of the biggest names in drag racing. Amarillo Dragway is also is a great supporter of grassroots, Sportsman action as part of the IHRA Division 4 (Renegades) family.

The upcoming IHRA Ironman Classic features $2,000-to-win purses for both the Super Pro (Box) and No Box classes with $750 for the runner-up. The Sportsman and Junior Dragster classes each have a $500 winner’s purse. Racers will also try to earn IHRA Summit SuperSeries points and to win the sought-after IHRA Ironman trophy.

There’s an $80 entry fee for the Super Pro and Box classes, and a $40 entry for Sportsman and Junior Dragster. Gates open at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 26 with time trials to begin at 5 p.m. 

The IHRA Ironman Classic program is offered to all IHRA member tracks. Prior to this program, a Sportsman racer could only win an Ironman if they traveled to an IHRA Summit Team Finals, Sportsman Spectacular or World Finals. This program gives local tracks a chance to create extra excitement in their bracket program and offer competitors a chance to win the prestigious Ironman.

You can click here to check out the Amarillo Dragway Facebook page for updates on this and other events at this great historic facility.