IHRA going back to class racing

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Originally Posted by HR9121

I was positive they had gone WDRA but did they switch back to IHRA or was I dreaming? Apologies if I got this all screwed up but I'm hopeful they will have a NHRA division race since we lost Galot and I can't afford to camp out in Florida for several weeks with all the retired folks

Good evening. As I recall, Darlington went WDRA a couple years ago. I don't remember what caused the change, but they went back to IHRA, last year I believe. I seem to remember a big statement was made about how they had so much history with IHRA being one of the reasons. I'm sure there's someone who knows the details better than me and can clarify it.

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Is it true IHRA is advertising no entry fees for participants and spectators, while only charging for parking? I also heard they're going to allow teams/racers to keep 100% of their merchandising money as well. With increased payouts as I've heard rumored, where's the money coming from? Apparently sponsors with deep pockets?