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Palmer, Worsham Lead Qualifying at IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series in Milan

Submitted by jbirchfield@ihra.com on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 23:24

MILAN, Mich. — Scott Palmer and Del Worsham paced Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series race at Darana Dragway.

Palmer posted both the quickest time (3.888 seconds) and fastest speed (293.73 mph) in Top Fuel time trials which was broadcast live on IHRA.TV. It comes on the heels of Palmer winning the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series race in Hebron, Ohio.

Mitch King was second at 4.038 seconds and 283.02 mph. Chuck Loftin, Lex Joon and Kyle Satenstein rounded out the top five.

$125K-to-Win IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals Moves to Darana Dragway in Milan


Submitted by IHRA1 on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 18:47

Same Dates. New Location. Same Great Racing.

The IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals is moving — but the action isn’t going anywhere.

Originally set for Kil-Kare Raceway in Xenia, Ohio, the event will now take place at Darana Dragway - Milan (formerly Milan Dragway) in Milan, Michigan, on the same dates: August 8-9. 

The change in venue brings the event to a facility that’s recently been revitalized under IHRA ownership, with the same commitment to putting on a top-tier show for fans and racers alike.

IHRA Welcomes New Contingency Partners at Milan Outlaw Nitro Series Event

Submitted by kayla on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 11:21

MILAN, Mich. — While the action heats up at Darana Dragway - Milan during this weekend’s IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series event, the International Hot Rod Association is proud to announce the addition of five new contingency partners, effective immediately and continuing throughout the 2025 season.

Newly joining the IHRA contingency program are:

Elrod Continues Winning Ways at IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Pro-Am at Milan

Submitted by jbirchfield@ihra.com on Thu, 07/24/2025 - 20:47

MILAN, Mich. — Jacob Elrod was racing in a different class, but was still class of the field at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Pro-Am at Darana Dragway.

Elrod won the Top Sportsman race Thursday at the Michigan drag strip with the event streamed live on IHRA.TV. Jacob, the son of IHRA Hall of Famer Dave Elrod, won the Super Rod class at the Pro-Am opener two weeks ago in Hebron, Ohio.

IHRA Outlaw Nitro Field Features Top Veteran Campaigners in Milan

Submitted by IHRA1 on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 17:09

MILAN, Mich. — The IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series heads to Darana Dragway – Milan (formerly Milan Dragway) this weekend, July 23-26, with an exciting driver lineup piloting the 12,000-horsepower, fire-breathing Top Fuel and Funny Car machines down the Michigan drag strip.

 

TOP FUEL

IHRA World Champion Johnson has Plenty to Celebrate at Music City

Submitted by jbirchfield@ihra.com on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 16:52

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Jordan Johnson keeps piling up the big victories.

The defending IHRA Summit SuperSeries Sportsman World Champion doubled up again Tuesday at Music City Raceway.

Johnson won the Trophy Stock and Super Street races at the Nashville-area track.

At another recent Music City race, he won the Texas Roadhouse Sportsman race over final-round opponent Kitty Martin. Then, he doubled up with a $1,000-to-win Pro (No Box) victory over Justin Conatser.

Milan Dragway Renamed Darana Dragway Following Purchase by IHRA Owner Darryl Cuttell

Submitted by IHRA1 on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 11:03

MILAN, MI — A new era of drag racing is set to launch in Southeast Michigan as Milan Dragway officially becomes Darana Dragway, following its recent acquisition by Darryl Cuttell, owner of the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). 

This weekend, the newly renamed facility will host a highly anticipated stop on the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series, marking a bold and exciting chapter for the beloved track.

IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Announces: Darana Dragway - Milan, Pro Entry List

Submitted by tylers on Mon, 07/21/2025 - 06:42

 

 

 

 

 

 

The IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series is proud to announce its current Pro entry list for Darana Dragway - Milan.*

Top Fuel

Scott Palmer
Kyle Satenstein
Mitch King
Chuck Loftin
Lex Joon 

Funny Car

Jody Austin
Del Worsham
Tod Barker
Dale Creasy Jr
Jack Wyatt
Dan Hix

Pro Mod

Don Garlits Celebrates His 93 ½ Birthday with a Sweet Surprise

Submitted by tylers on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 17:46

Drag racing icon Don "Big Daddy" Garlits got a surprise celebration for his 93 ½ birthday - an inside joke that was started by Ted Wolf! Wolf, who used to compete against Garlits in Top Fuel in the ‘70s, started celebrating half birthdays when his father turned 90 1/2. It’s a tradition that he’s kept up until this day, and he shared the story with IHRA owner Darryl Cuttel at the season opener at Darana Raceway - Hebron.

Quaker City Motorsports Park to Host IHRA Sportsman Spectacular in July

Submitted by tylers on Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:48

SALEM, Ohio — Quaker City Motorsports Park will host the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular this Saturday, July 19.

Racers in Top (Box), Mod (No Box), Sportsman, Motorcycle and Junior Dragster classes will compete for prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies and the very popular oversized championship checks.

They can gain entry to the 2025 IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals by winning Saturday’s main event.

Current IHRA membership is required to qualify for the World Finals. Click here to get your membership up to date.