Ihra national events are back!!
 

I hope you enjoy IHRA racing this year as Nhra needs some competition, they've been keeping drag racing hostage for decades now.
IHRA Announces Five Round 2025 Outlaw Nitro Series

FAIRFIELD, Ohio ? The wait is over. The IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series is back, and it?s bringing thunder with it.

After years of anticipation, fans will finally experience the explosive return of one of drag racing?s most electrifying series. It all begins July 9?12 at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio, where Nitro flames, roaring horsepower, and side-by-side battles will light up the track.

The tour continues with Milan Dragway in Michigan hosting round two July 23?26 before the series returns to National Trail Raceway September 3-6.

It is followed by the adrenaline-pumping action at Dragway 42 in West Salem, Ohio, September 24?27 before closing out the season at the legendary GALOT Motorsports Park in Dunn, North Carolina, November 5?8.

On Friday and Saturday, the 2025 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series will feature a powerhouse lineup including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Pro Mod, Pro Nitrous, Outlaw Snowmobiles, and a full slate of sportsman classes?all backed by competitive purses (see purse sheet below).

IHRA Pro-Am events will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, featuring Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, Stock, Super Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod, and Hot Rod. These classes will compete in both the Pro-Am and throughout the Outlaw Nitro Series weekend, showcasing some of the best sportsman racing in the country.

More information about upcoming events will be released in the coming weeks.

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Wednesday and Thursday?

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1/4 mile or 1/8 mile?

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As far as I know it's all 1/4.

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It is going to be a double race for sportsman is what I've been told. Wednesday/Thursday and then Saturday/Sunday.

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I don't see how Wednesday and Thursday will help out the working man. Friday equals what then? Sorry so negative but this is not going to work well with racers who have jobs!

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Drag Racing hasn't been a working man's sport for decades in my observations. It's literally been a privileged class society and you can see that in the pit/tow vehicles attending these races. Nobody does this for the money. IHRA just gave the racers a "Money Reason" to race. $6000 to win Stock Eliminator and $2000 to Runner up is as good as it gets.

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Hopefully they can find their stride and have some success. I for one think that having two options for associations is a net positive for Drag Racing. I have the same obvious concerns based upon their recent history, but my hope is that it works out.

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I might give the Galot race a try. We will see how it goes. I am sure there will be some of a learning curve for them. Good purse for the entry fee.

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The recent history of big money events for Stk and SS have proven that the majority of people hate money. The majority seem to do it for the trophy and abusive relationship handed out by the promoter. In my opinion nothing bad comes from multiple people competing for our business. I appreciate anyone who will take on the risk to give me a place to race and hang out with like minded individuals. For a low budget guy with limited vacation time and a family at home I have to prioritize where I put my resources. 4 days at the track is an investment. But a Winning a National Event compared to what IHRA is willing to put up is a no brainer for me.

We should all ask ourselves has Class racing gotten better or worse since IHRA went away? We all hate quotas, new rules, AHFS but yet don?t want to support other options.