IHRA going back to class racing

[Keith 944]

Originally Posted by mcashman

Capitol Raceway in Crofton Md

They had a pro-am there once I believe it was a flood and not enough room. I didn?t know they were up and running again, that would be great

[BKSG1198]

Originally Posted by Keith 944

They had a pro-am there once I believe it was a flood and not enough room. I didn?t know they were up and running again, that would be great

Capitol is the highest north they come in D1, if heard from a few racers that run there it?s basically a grudge track now and somewhat unorganized, hopefully this announcement helps but for the most part all the IHRA D1 tracks disappeared (Richmond) or went to WDRA (MIR, US13, Keystone, Empire, Etc). So the D1 (or D3 as it?s called now) Capitol, Custom T?s, Dragway 42, Kuhnle Raceway Park, Pacemakers and Quaker City.

[1320racer]

it's known more for it's shootings!

[JP1738]

Just for clarification, there will be no pro-ams next year, just the three nitro jams with all the original classes (TD, TS, STK, SS, HR, SR, QR, JRS) and pro categories. The idea is to show potential marketing partners, track partners, and racers what IHRA class racing and national events would look like to get further support for a full class racing schedule in 2026. And to hand out the first of the original Iron Men.

I think it's great and will attend any race or nitro jam that's within 10 hours.

I haven't seen any specifics, but I really hope they return to all the original IHRA class indexes for 1/8th mile. No more of this 6.30 and 6.90 bull****. I want Super Rod to run 6.40 and Hot Rod to on a 7.00 index the God intended.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

IHRA was great back in the day...I think they could be headed the right direction....I wasn't sure how they would get it going or if they would be able to . I was there when they made the announcement at PRI,ended up I was standing close to guy Darrell that owns the company sponsoring IHRA, was a regular guy, I would have never guessed and didn't... as I stood a few feet from him, he would be introduced as their multi million $$ sponsor.
I'm racing stock and super stock where I can have the most fun, the least time off work and if lucky enough to win.... win the most money

[FLEMING]

I am hopefully optimistic.. its a huge undertaking.. alot of planning.. nothing i would rather see happen than to get back to the way things used to be..

[Rose Racing]

Originally Posted by JP1738

Just for clarification, there will be no pro-ams next year, just the three nitro jams with all the original classes (TD, TS, STK, SS, HR, SR, QR, JRS) and pro categories. The idea is to show potential marketing partners, track partners, and racers what IHRA class racing and national events would look like to get further support for a full class racing schedule in 2026. And to hand out the first of the original Iron Men.

I think it's great and will attend any race or nitro jam that's within 10 hours.

I haven't seen any specifics, but I really hope they return to all the original IHRA class indexes for 1/8th mile. No more of this 6.30 and 6.90 bull****. I want Super Rod to run 6.40 and Hot Rod to on a 7.00 index the God intended.

Hey Dawson I wonder where the Nitro Jams are gonna be held and I would imagine1/8 mile?

[JP1738]

I'm really not sure, honestly. I'd have to imagine Darlington Dragway would get one. Outside of that, IHRA has 15 more 1/4 mile tracks in their roster, so they'll have a few to choose from. They don't really have any 1/4 mile options within spitting distance of me outside of Darlington, but several in the Midwest and Texas. Here's a few more options:

Muncie Dragway
Albany, IN

US 41 Dragstrip
Morocco, IN

State Capitol Raceway
Port Allen, LA

Capitol Raceway
Gambrills, MD

Albuquerque Dragway
Albuquerque, NM

Dragway 42
West Salem, OH

Quaker City Motorsports Park
Salem, OH

Kuhnle Motorsports Park
Thompson, OH

Kil-Kare Raceway
Xenia, OH

Edinburg Motorsports Park
Edinburg, TX

Penwell Knights Raceway
Odessa, TX

Great Lakes Dragway
Union Grove, WI

Wisconsin International Raceway
Kaukauna, WI

[Model T]

At one time Rockingham was IHRA. They have been making a lot of improvements (restrooms, showers, timing system and paving) at the track with new owners. Don't know their NHRA contract but that might be one that would jump back to IHRA.

[Steve Stasko]

Originally Posted by JP1738

I'm really not sure, honestly. I'd have to imagine Darlington Dragway would get one. Outside of that, IHRA has 15 more 1/4 mile tracks in their roster, so they'll have a few to choose from. They don't really have any 1/4 mile options within spitting distance of me outside of Darlington, but several in the Midwest and Texas. Here's a few more options:

Kil Kare and 42 barely have enough shutdown for 9 second cars running the 1/4 without standing on the brakes. The hill at Quaker is prohibitive to 275"+ wheelbase cars...they scrape.

US41 and State Capitol held IHRA Nationals in the past, I believe WIR might have too? I think you're going to see IHRA embrace 1/8th mile Nitro racing again.