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Stacy Announcement
🗓️ 2026/02/24 · IHRA

Stacy Compton Named General Manager of Pulaski County Motorsports Park

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) proudly announces that Stacy Compton has been appointed General Manager of Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the historic Virginia racing facility formerly known as Motor Mile Speedway.

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111 Tracks
🗓️ 2026/02/23 · IHRA

IHRA Surpasses 110 Sanctioned Tracks, Becoming Global Leader in Drag Racing Facility Sanctioning

We have officially reached 111 sanctioned drag racing facilities worldwide, marking the largest sanctioned track base in IHRA history and establishing IHRA as the global leader in drag racing facility sanctioning.

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Atlanta Dragstrip
🗓️ 2026/02/18 · IHRA

International Hot Rod Association Acquires Atlanta Dragway in Banks County, Georgia

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially acquired Atlanta Dragway in Banks County, just outside Commerce, Georgia, marking an important step in bringing one of the Southeast’s most historic drag racing facilities back to life.

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Bob Teague and Gary Stray
🗓️ 2026/01/31 · IHRA

IHRA Appoints Bob Teague as Chief Referee and Gary Stray as Technical Director for Offshore Powerboat Series

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the appointment of Bob Teague as Chief Referee and Gary Stray as Technical Director for the IHRA Offshore Powerboat Series, strengthening race operations and technical oversight as the organization continues building a professional, and…

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🗓️ 2026/01/29 · IHRA

IHRA Pro Stock to Replace Factory Stock Showdown (F.S.S.) Beginning in 2026

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced today that IHRA Pro Stock will officially replace the Factory Stock Showdown (F.S.S.) category beginning with the 2026 season. The IHRA Pro Stock class will feature factory-built, supercharged platforms, including the Chevrolet COPO Camaro,…

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SUPER CAT WEB HERO
🗓️ 2026/01/24 · IHRA

Super Cat Class Aligns With 2026 IHRA Offshore National Championship Series

The Super Cat class will align with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), joining the IHRA Offshore National Championship Series in 2026 as part of a continued effort to elevate offshore powerboat racing through a stronger, more unified national platform.

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Pulaski County Motorsports Park
🗓️ 2026/01/20 · IHRA

Ihra Announces The Leasing And Operations Of The Pulaski County Motorsports Park, Formerly The Motor Mile Speedway

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for the Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the landmark venue long known to racers and fans as the Motor Mile Speedway, marking a major step in IHRA’s mission to revive grassroots motorsports and…

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IHRA Rockingham
🗓️ 2025/12/31 · IHRA

IHRA Purchases Rockingham Speedway and Long-Term Vision for “The Rock”

FAIRFIELD, OH— The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the purchase of Rockingham Speedway, one of the most iconic and storied venues in American motorsports.

🗓️ 2025/12/31 · IHRA

IHRA Names Tommy Thomassie as Executive Vice President, Director of Powerboating; Releases 2026 Offshore Series Schedule

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the appointment of Tommy Thomassie as Executive Vice President, Director of Powerboating, and released the official 2026 IHRA Offshore Series National Championship schedule.

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IHRA Topeka
🗓️ 2025/12/30 · IHRA

IHRA Acquires Heartland Motorsports Park

FAIRFIELD, Ohio — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the acquisition of Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas, reinforcing IHRA’s long-term commitment to preserving motorsports history while reimagining legendary venues for the future.