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IHRA Rockingham
🗓️ 2025/12/31 · IHRA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

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Millington TN
🗓️ 2025/12/24 · IHRA

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially completed its acquisition of the historic motorsports facility in Millington, Tennessee, formerly known as Memphis International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park, and closed on the property on December 23, 2025.

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IHRA Professional Watercraft Racing Series
🗓️ 2025/12/23 · IHRA

IHRA Announces Launch of New Professional Personal Watercraft Racing Series

New IHRA Pro Watercraft Racing Series to Debut in 2026 with $250,000 in Prize Money and a Bold Vision for the Sport

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BREAKING NEW MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY ACQUISITION
🗓️ 2025/12/12 · IHRA

IHRA Announces Acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced its acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway, marking a significant milestone for the sport of drag racing.

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Maple Grove Raceway X IHRA
🗓️ 2025/12/15 · IHRA

IHRA Statement on Maple Grove Raceway, Sanctioning Responsibility, and Supporting Racers, Fans, and Communities Nationwide 

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today issued the following statement regarding the future of national-level motorsports events at Maple Grove Raceway and the responsibility of sanctioning bodies to support racers, fans, and host communities across all regions of the country. 

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IHRA F1 POWERBOAT SERIES
🗓️ 2025/12/11 · IHRA

IHRA Announces Acquisition of F1 Powerboat Racing, Marking a Major Expansion of Its Global Motorsports Portfolio

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced today that it has officially acquired the F1 Powerboat Racing, one of the world’s premier tunnel-boat racing series. This strategic acquisition strengthens IHRA’s rapidly growing footprint in water-based motorsports and continues the…

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Leah Martin, IHRA President
🗓️ 2025/12/02 · IHRA

IHRA Announces Leah Martin as President, Marking a Historic Moment in Motorsports Leadership

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announces Leah Martin as President of the rapidly growing organization. Leah brings a broad and distinguished background in executive leadership, national advocacy initiatives, organizational development, and large-scale motorsports operations.

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Acquisition of the World Drag Racing Alliance by the International Hot Rod Association
🗓️ 2025/11/26 · IHRA

Acquisition of the World Drag Racing Alliance by the International Hot Rod Association

The complete acquisition of the World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), first announced as a collaboration earlier this year, has now been completed and officially confirmed by both organizations.