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Beacon Dragway Racers Have Big Opportunities at IHRA Sportsman Spectacular

IHRA - Beacon Dragway Sportsman Spectacular

PADUCAH, Ky. — Racers at Beacon Dragway have to look no further than last season to see the fantastic opportunities presented by the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular, which is coming up August 23 at the Western Kentucky drag strip.

Isaac Fulcher, the 2023 track champion in Top (Box), Justin Minton in Mod (No Box), Chad Eaton (Sportsman), Kasey Chandler (Junior Dragster) and Jessie Grooms (Teen Street) all raced to wins at last year’s IHRA Sportsman Spectacular at Beacon to qualify for the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals.

Moser Engineering Reaffirms Unwavering Support of IHRA Sportsman Racers

Portland, IN – Moser Engineering is proud to announce its continued and unwavering support of the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and the grassroots racers that drive the heart of the sport. As one of the few long-standing sponsors to maintain an unbroken commitment to the IHRA—it started in the early days of Mountain Motor Pro Stock and has continued into today’s Sportsman programs—Moser is once again standing firmly behind the racers who define the true spirit of drag racing.<

Dillon Voss Scores First Mountain Motor Pro Stock Victory in Emotional Win at Darana Dragway - Milan

Dillon Voss’s first Mountain Motor Pro Stock victory at the IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals wasn’t just a milestone in his racing career - it was a win that carried deep personal meaning.

“We ran up here two weeks ago, so we knew we had a good car,” Voss said. “I drove great all weekend, drove great last weekend, and we just were able to put all the pieces together this time and continue our string of good runs. I think we’ve made 15 or 16 runs - we haven’t had an aborted run yet.”

For Immediate Release

Earlier this morning, a post was made regarding our 2026 schedule. Unfortunately, due to an internal error, a working draft was mistakenly published by a member of our team. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

We are actively working to correct the issue and will share more of the finalized information as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support of the IHRA.

Thank you,

Josh Peake

President of IHRA

Darryl Cuttell

CEO of IHRA

2026 IHRA Schedule below:

Two Decades Later, Randy Weatherford Scores Second Ironman at IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals

MILAN, Mich. — Randy Weatherford captured the win at the IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals at Darana Dragway - Milan with a 3.60-second pass in the final round — exactly the number he and his team had planned. The margin of victory was tight, but Weatherford’s sharp reaction time made the difference.

“That’s what we planned on running — 3.60, just like we did in qualifying,” Weatherford said. “It was a close race. This is what it’s all about.”

IHRA Owner Darryl Cuttell Acquires Piedmont Dragway, Continuing Vision for Growth in Drag Racing

Julian, NC — International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) owner Darryl Cuttell has officially purchased Piedmont Dragway, adding another historic venue to his growing portfolio and reinforcing his long-term vision for the future of drag racing.

Piedmont Dragway, a storied track with decades of grassroots racing heritage, is the most recent drag strip to join the fold of IHRA tracks, which include Darana Raceway - Hebron (formerly National Trail Raceway) and Darana Dragway - Milan (formerly Milan Dragway).

IHRA Unveils Dates for 2026 Schedule with New Venues to Be Revealed

FAIRFIELD, Ohio — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has announced dates for its 2026 season schedule, featuring 10 events across the year.

Focusing on 2026 dates early ensures racers, teams, and fans can begin making plans for the season as the IHRA finalizes the locations with premier venues.

2026 IHRA Schedule: