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#NEWENGLANDNATS - ANTRON AND CHAD GREEN ESTABLISH PERSONAL MILESTONES

#NEWENGLANDNATS - ANTRON AND CHAD GREEN ESTABLISH PERSONAL MILESTONES

04/06/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31237075


Ethridge Motorsports Park to Host IHRA Ironman Classic in One Week

Ethridge Motorsports Park to Host IHRA Ironman Classic in One Week

04/06/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31236661
Ethridge Motorsports Park to Host IHRA Ironman Classic in One Week

ETHRIDGE, Tenn. — The IHRA Ironman Classic is coming to Ethridge Motorsports Park on Saturday, June 10 as part of the IHRA Summer Madness.

Five classes — Super Pro (Top), Mod (No Box), Sportsman, Motorcycles and Junior Dragsters — will be in action as racers compete for the prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies. 

The Super Pro class, sponsored by K&R Performance Engineering, features a $2,500-to-win race with $800 to the runner-up based on 100 cars. It’s a $75 entry fee. The No Box class, sponsored by B&B Race Cars, includes a $1,500 winner’s purse and $500 to the runner-up.

The Sportsman class based on 7.50 and slower cars with no transbrake. Mashburn’s Collision Center is serving as sponsor for the Junior Dragster class, which has a $1,000 total payout. Finally, the Motorcycles will run separate if there is a 10-bike minimum.

Gates open at 11 a.m. with time trials to start at noon. Spectator tickets are $10 with fans 12-under admitted free.

The IHRA Ironman Classic program is offered to all IHRA member tracks. Prior to this program, a Sportsman racer could only win an Ironman if they traveled to an IHRA Summit Team Finals, Sportsman Spectacular or World Finals. This program gives local tracks a chance to create extra excitement in their bracket program and offer competitors a chance to win the prestigious Ironman.

For those interested in signing up early, call 931-231-9449 or 931-629-4323. You can click here to check out the track’s Facebook page and keep up to date about this and other Ethridge Motorsports Park events.

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#NEWENGLANDNATS - LEAH PRUETT AND CHAD GREEN LEAD FRIDAY NITRO QUALIFYING

#NEWENGLANDNATS - LEAH PRUETT AND CHAD GREEN LEAD FRIDAY NITRO QUALIFYING

03/06/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31234685


IHRA Member Tracks, We're Here to Help Promote Your Facilities

IHRA Member Tracks, We're Here to Help Promote Your Facilities

03/06/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31234373
IHRA Member Tracks, We're Here to Help Promote Your Facilities

HOUSE SPRINGS, Missouri — The staff at Humboldt County Dragway shared their appreciation on Facebook earlier today after the International Hot Rod Association posted news on the IHRA.com website and social media pages to help promote this weekend’s IHRA Ironman Classic and concert by breakout country music star Ashley Cooke.

As many of the track operators know through our conversations and more importantly, our actions, the IHRA is committed to helping you promote your track and events. We’ve assembled a courteous, knowledgeable staff that is here to help every IHRA member track. Over the past several months, you’ve noticed a difference on our website and social media pages in how active we’ve been getting the word out about the tracks, events and results of the races.

We ask with your social media coverage, mention the IHRA in your posts and use the IHRA logo on your fliers as it makes it easier for us to locate the IHRA member track posts. If you have something you really want us to share, feel free to contact us.

If IHRA mentions your track in a post, give it a like and share. It goes a long way in helping get the word out about your drag strip and the IHRA. We love seeing our member tracks do well and want to assist you in any way possible.

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Please feel free to contact any of us listed below:

Mel Roth, IHRA President  mel@ihra.com

Paige Hamlin, IHRA Director of Track & Racer Relations  PHamlin@ihra.com

Doug Foley Jr., IHRA Eastern Divisions Director  doug@ihra.com

Christopher Eager, IHRA Northern Divisions Director  Christopher@ihra.com

Cody Pollage, IHRA Southern Divisions Director  cody@ihra.com

 

 For the racers, make sure you’re IHRA membership is up to date so you get the full benefits of participating in our exciting programs like the IHRA Summit SuperSeries and the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering and FuelTech. Click here for our membership center or call our membership coordinator Heather at 85-JOIN-IHRA.



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Roxboro Motorsports Park Makes Major Investment with Timing System Before 3-Day Weekend

Roxboro Motorsports Park Makes Major Investment with Timing System Before 3-Day Weekend

02/06/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31233786
Roxboro Motorsports Park Makes Major Investment with Timing System Before 3-Day Weekend

TIMBERLAKE, N.C. — Roxboro Motorsports Park has made a major investment in the track’s future with a complete timing system checkup.

They’ve added a shiny new tree and stage-lock just in time for a big 3-day racing weekend. The entire staff at Roxboro wants to thank Russell (Crawford) and the other folks at Accutime Timing Systems for their quick and timely surface.

This weekend’s races includes a Gamblers’ race with an 80 percent payout tonight. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the track going hot 6 p.m. 

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Both Saturday and Sunday event feature $3,000-to-win IHRA Summit SuperSeries points races for the Top Eliminator and Footbrake (Mod) classes. The Junior Dragsters will compete for 100 percent payout. The Motorcycle class has races Saturday and Sunday with 80 percent payout.

Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The track goes hot at 10 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. It’s a $70 entry fee for the Top and Footbrake classes for each day on Saturday and Sunday, a 3-day pass is available for $150 and 3-day spectator tickets are $50.

The 1/8-mile track has a well-earned reputation for being one of the friendliest places to race. To keep up with the latest about this weekend’s races and other upcoming events, click here to visit the Roxboro Motorsports Park Facebook page.

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Humboldt County Dragway to Host IHRA Ironman Classic, Cooke Concert on Saturday

Humboldt County Dragway to Host IHRA Ironman Classic, Cooke Concert on Saturday

02/06/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31232001
Humboldt County Dragway to Host IHRA Ironman Classic, Cooke Concert on Saturday

HUMBOLDT, Iowa — It promises to be a fun-filled Saturday at Humboldt County Dragway with the Iowa track hosting its first-ever IHRA Ironman Classic followed by a concert by breakout country music star Ashley Cooke.

The prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies will be up for grabs in five classes — Top (Box), Mod (No Box), Sportsman, Street Eliminator and Junior Dragster — in this unique non-points event. 

The race is expected to attract some of the best bracket racers in the Midwest with Humboldt County Dragway less than 65 miles from the Minnesota border. The 1/8-mile drag strip, which has a rich history dating back to 1963, decided to join the International Hot Rod Association for its 60th anniversary season.

Track owners Tom and Melanie Monson promised a diverse schedule of events for the anniversary year. The IHRA Ironman Classic, followed by the concert, is one way they are delivering. Gates open at 11 a.m. with a test-and-tune from noon to 3 p.m. and racing to begin at 3:30 p.m.

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Cooke, best known for her hit “Never Til Now” with Brett Young, and the band Salty View cap off the night with their concert. A talented singer-songwriter, Cooke won the illustrious Country Showcase in 2019 joining an elite group of winners that includes Brad Paisley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida-Georgia Line. The Wisconsin native, who now lives in Nashville, has even been featured in People magazine.

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As for the IHRA Ironman Classic, the program is offered to all member tracks. Prior to this program, a sportsman racer could only win an Ironman if they traveled to an IHRA Summit Team Finals, Sportsman Spectacular or World Finals. This program gives local tracks a chance to create extra excitement in their bracket program and offer competitors a chance to win the prestigious Ironman.

Click here to check out the Humboldt County Dragway Facebook page and keep up to date with all the latest happenings at the Iowa track.



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IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser and FuelTech Attracts Tremendous Turnouts First Half o

IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser and FuelTech Attracts Tremendous Turnouts First Half o

02/06/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31231767
IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser and FuelTech Attracts Tremendous Turnouts First Half of Season

HOUSE SPRINGS, Missouri — Large car counts, big paydays and extreme excitement have highlighted the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering and FuelTech the first half of the 2023 season.

The drivers love the great competition and racing for the big checks and prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies. 

New for 2023, racers now earn an entry to the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals by winning an exclusive Sportsman Spectacular main event in conjunction and entering at least two other IHRA races (an IHRA-member track Summit SuperSeries team race or Sportsman Spectacular) before the 2023 IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals. Current IHRA membership is required.

Adding to the excitement, the overall World Finals prize package is now worth more than $275,000. 

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Count in the support from different track partners and we’ve seen tremendous turnouts for the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering and FuelTech this season. There were over 600 entries for races at Xtreme Raceway Park in Texas and London Dragway in Kentucky on April 29.

Other races have seen larger interest than years past. It’s easy to see why with the events tailored to each track’s programs and an emphasis on being fun. Along with the added value, making the events enjoyable was another goal of IHRA Owner Larry Jeffers and other IHRA officials.

Feedback from the racers confirm that’s the case.

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There’s a break in schedule for the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering and FuelTech before it returns with events at Motor Mile Dragway in Virginia and Muncie Dragway in Indiana on July 15.

It’s not too late to make sure your IHRA membership is up to date and you’re able to enjoy all the benefits of the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular races. Membership is available for this season through July 1 by clicking here for the IHRA membership center or by calling Heather at (85) JOIN-IHRA.



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LJ1 Oil Products Have High Performance Lubricants to Fit Your Needs

LJ1 Oil Products Have High Performance Lubricants to Fit Your Needs

01/06/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31229477
LJ1 Oil Products Have High Performance Lubricants to Fit Your Needs

HOUSE SPRINGS, Missouri — Whether racing at the track, driving down the road or working on the farm, LJ1 Oil Products, the official oil and lubricants of the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), feature high-performance products to meet your needs.

The Missouri-based company is the new world leader in high-performance lubricants. Their products and service are of the highest quality. They have been extensively researched and tested with the synthetic blend oil formulated to provide maximum engine protection.

LJ1 Oil Extreme Racing Oils are high-performance oils designed for extreme racing conditions. They are designed to offer maximum protection and performance for engines operating under high-stress and high-temperature conditions.

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For the track operators, LJ1 Extreme Track Prep brings the most advanced technology in the preparation of dragway surfaces.

The range of products extend beyond the race track. Whether it’s personal vehicles or heavy-duty machinery, LJ1 Oil Products have the right oil and lubricants for you.

LJ1 Street Performance Engine Oils are specially formulated for today’s sophisticated, high-revving and hot-running automobiles. They use only the finest solvent refined, high viscosity index, paraffinic base stocks. The chemistry permits superior pump-ability and lubrication to all moving parts during a cold start-up.

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For truck drivers, farmers and others who use heavy equipment, the LJ1 Extreme Fleet SHD Diesel Engine Oils provide outstanding engine protection. They protect against soot, corrosion, rust, wear, crankcase sludge, upper ring land deposits, piston and bearing varnish formation and oil thickening.

It goes beyond protecting the engine as LJ1 Oil Products Transmission Fluid provides excellent oxidation resistance, shear stability, frictional characteristics, seal compatibility and low temperature fluidity. 

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For more information about these and other LJ1 Oil Products, call 1-844-722-3645 or click here to visit the company’s website.



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Road to the Summit SuperSeries Championship Heats Up with the Start of Summer

Road to the Summit SuperSeries Championship Heats Up with the Start of Summer

31/05/2023, Australia, Motorsport - Drag Racing, Australian Drag Racing, Article # 31227946
Road to the Summit SuperSeries Championship Heats Up with the Start of Summer

HOUSE SPRINGS, Missouri — It’s the unofficial start of summer and action heats up with IHRA Summit SuperSeries action across North America.

You must be an IHRA member to be eligible for an IHRA SuperSeries track championship and qualify for the 2023 World Finals which feature over $275,000 in prizes and payouts. The good news for racers is you still have the opportunity to sign up for IHRA membership.

IHRA Summit SuperSeries Division 1 (Patriots) points racing comes to Elk Creek Dragway in Virginia on Saturday. Roxboro Dragway in North Carolina has points races both Saturday and Sunday.

There are also two days of Division 2 (Heat Wave) points races at London Dragway in Eastern Kentucky on Saturday and Sunday. Jeffers Motorsports Park in Missouri, Music City Raceway in Tennessee and State Capitol Raceway in Louisiana have Saturday races scheduled.

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Saturday is a busy day throughout the other divisions as well. A pair of Ohio tracks — KD Motorsports Park and Quaker City Motorsports Park — host Division 3 (North Stars) races. A big day of bracket racing is also planned at Muncie Dragway in Indiana and at Kentucky Dragway.

The track will definitely heat up in the Lone Star State with Division 4 (Renegades) racing at Paris Dragway in Texas. The rumble of Division 5 (Thunder) races can be heard with weekend races at US41 Dragway in Indiana and Bunker Hill Dragstrip on Saturday also in the Hoosier State.

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Great Lakes Dragaway and Wisconsin International Raceway also feature Division 5 races on Saturday as does I57 Dragstrip in Illinois. Onawa Dragway brings Division 6 (Midwest) bracket races to Iowa for the weekend.

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Alabama International Dragway has Division 8 (South) points races Friday and Saturday. There’s a $5,000-to-win race for the Super Pro (Box) class Friday and $10,000-to-win Saturday. Back to the Tar Heel State, Shadyside Dragway has Division 9 (Raiders) action Saturday, while Piedmont Dragway has races scheduled Saturday and Sunday.

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Be sure you’re eligible to compete for the IHRA Summit SuperSeries championships and have the chance to race for big money and big prizes at the IHRA World Finals. To make sure your IHRA membership is up to date, click here or call our membership coordinator Heather at 85-JOIN-IHRA



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