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Berner falls short of incredible upset, finishes second in points

For the fourth year in a row Pete Berner finished in the top two in IHRA competition.   This year, however, that finish came as a bit of a surprise.   Berner entered the IHRA World Finals at Rockingham Dragway last month needing a miracle just to contend for the championship, sitting t Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Gulitti named IHRA Sportsman Driver of Year

When Chris Gulitti began the 2009 racing season he knew he had a car that could be competitive.   What he didn’t know, however, was that he would have the kind of season that would garner him national attention and one of the most prestigious awards in IHRA sportsman competition.   Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Nitro Jam to unveil Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car class in 2010

IHRA has announced a new class made up of the top Nostalgia Nitro Funny Car drivers in the country set to compete at all Nitro Jam events in 2010.   The new class, Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car, will accompany a brand new format and new look to the Nitro Jam series when the season gets underway Read More...
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New look, new format highlights 2010 IHRA Nitro Jam schedule

With a brand new look and format to the series comes a revamped schedule as the IHRA Nitro Jam series welcomes one brand new facility and one former track back to the fold as part of the 2010 Nitro Jam schedule which was released on Tuesday.   Palm Beach International Raceway, which signed wi Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Tournament of Champions a true assortment of sportsman stars

When it comes to the IHRA’s Tournament of Champions one thing is certain – it truly is an assortment of the best sportsman drivers from across North America.   A grand total of 178 drivers from a remarkable 28 states and two Canadian provinces converged on Rockingham Dragway last Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Tournament of Champions rescheduled for Rockingham Nitro Jam weekend

IHRA has announced that the Tournament of Champions sportsman runoff has been rescheduled for the Rockingham Nitro Jam event April 30-May 2 at Rockingham Dragway.   Weather forced the postponement of the originally scheduled Tournament of Champions at the IHRA World Finals in Rockingham last Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Hottest tickets in drag racing on sale Friday

    Tickets as low as $25 for inaugural Palm Beach Nitro Jam   After a decade long absence from the Sunshine State one of drag racing’s most popular brands will make its long awaited return to Florida for the inaugural Palm Beach Nitro Jam January 29-30 at Palm Beach Inter Read More...
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Pro Fuel class eyeing record season in 2010

As anticipation builds towards the debut of the brand new Nitro Jam season, so does the anticipation felt among many of the competitors preparing to make their Nitro Jam debut in one of two new IHRA classes.   Among the new classes set for 2010 are Pro Fuel, a spinoff of Top Fuel with more ni Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Excitement building for history making Nitro Jam at Palm Beach

With the first Nitro Jam of the New Year approaching in a hurry members of the IHRA are hard at work preparing for what could be one of the biggest events in International Hot Rod Association history. With 20 nitro dragsters and funny cars, the first ever IHRA showdown between jet trucks, wheelstan Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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IHRA returns to its roots as sportsman racing takes center stage

Quick 8 racing returns to Nitro Jam  IHRA is pleased to announce that Top Sportsman and Top Dragster will be featured during the professional elimination rounds at all Nitro Jam events in 2010. Since the mid-1970s sportsman drag racing and the International Hot Rod Association have walked han Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Looking Back and Moving Forward: A look back at the 2009 IHRA season and what lies ahead in the New Year

With 2009 down to its final days and the New Year just around the bend, the IHRA is looking back at yet another thrilling season of quarter-mile drag racing action while also preparing for big changes in the year ahead.   While 2010 promises to be one of the most exciting seasons to date with Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Nitro Jam ushers in a new era in drag racing

IHRA presents fan friendly series designed for families  NORWALK, Ohio (January 18, 2010) –Hours spent sitting in the sun, constant interruptions and unreliable racing are all symptoms of a day spent at most professional drag racing events  Not anymore.  When the first cars f Read More...
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Former Top Fuel champ Spencer Massey returns to IHRA at Palm Beach International

Palm Beach fans gear up for Battle of 300-mph Champions    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.(January 28, 2010) – Who is the best driver in Top Fuel racing today?   Find out this weekend at Palm Beach International Raceway.   With two of the last three IHRA Top Fuel World Champio Read More...
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Nitro Jam to debut Fan Fest this weekend at PBIR

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 27, 2010) – Get ready nitro fans for an experience unlike any other.   Along with providing a more fan-friendly schedule and format this season the IHRA Nitro Jam series also plans on giving spectators more to see and do than ever before at all of it Read More...
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It's a Hit: New Nitro Jam format draws largest Friday crowd in IHRA history

Lagana, Jacobsmeyer and Evans claim first Nitro Jam victories   WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 29, 2010) – Welcome to the new age in professional drag racing.   Despite the doubts of some, the voices of many echoed loud and clear Friday night as the debut of the new IHRA Nit Read More...
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Palm Beach International hosts sold out Nitro Jam

Lagana (Top Fuel) and Evans (Pro Fuel) repeat, Nichols (Prostalgia) picks up first win    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 30, 2010) – All eyes were on Palm Beach International Raceway Friday and Saturday night as the Nitro Jam series opened its season with the first major moto Read More...
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Thunder Road Raceway Park returns to IHRA

NORWALK, Ohio (April 9, 2010) – IHRA and Feld Motorsports is pleased to announce that Thunder Road Raceway Park, located just outside of Shreeveport, La., has rejoined the International Hot Rod Association as a member track, the IHRA announced Friday.   Thunder Road Raceway Park, whic Read More...
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Field is set, stage is ready – bring on the Tournament of Champions

IHRA Sportsman World Champions to be decided this weekend  ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (April 26, 2010) – After a grueling wait and months spent staring at the April 30 date the drivers making up the 2009 Tournament of Champions have less than a week left before returning to Rockingham Dragway w Read More...
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River Cree returns as title sponsor of Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals

Castrol Raceway expecting record crowds for June 25-27 Nitro Jam   EDMONTON, Alberta (May 18, 2010) – IHRA and Castrol Raceway is pleased to announce that the River Cree Resort and Casino will return as title sponsor of the Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals June 25-27 at Castrol Rac Read More...
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Big weekend for Boychuk at River Cree Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals

Lagana, Hamelink, dozens more take home Ironman hardware on championship Sunday    EDMONTON, Alberta (June 27, 2010) – It was a great day for Canadian race fans and an even better day for Canadian racers during championship Sunday at the River Cree Resort and Casino Rocky Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Friendly rivals add flare to Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field

Gallen and Nichols in dead heat for inaugural Nitro Jam Prostalgia championship   NORWALK, Ohio (July 29, 2010) – From the stands it certainly looks like just an ordinary race.   Peter Gallen, in his purple Vega, rolls into the staging beams. Across from him sits a bright yellow Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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Manners named Nitro Jam Sportsman of the Year; Lagana Pro Driver of the Year

NORWALK, Ohio (November 17, 2010) – With the 2010 season officially over, Nitro Jam officials are pleased to announce the winners of the top awards in Nitro Jam professional competition.   Topping that list is Pro Fuel racer Michael Manners who has been selected as the 2010 recipient of Read More...
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Nitro Jam launches brand new website

  More changes in store for IHRA family of websites   Norwalk, Ohio, November 23, 2010 – To accompany the recent changes that have been made to the new entertainment-oriented Nitro Jam series over the past year, Nitro Jam officials are pleased to announce a brand new website aim Read More...
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Quaker City returns to IHRA family

  Norwalk, Ohio, November 24, 2010 – The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to welcome Quaker City Motorsports Park back to the IHRA as the latest track to join the rapidly growing IHRA family. With the recent purchase of Quaker City Motorsports Park finally complete, Norm F Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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IHRA announces first quarter Summit Pro-Am races

  Stops at Immokalee, Dallas and Rockingham highlight first part of schedule   Norwalk, Ohio, November 24, 2010 – The International Hot Rod Association announced today its first quarter races for the 2011 Summit Pro-Am season which includes stops at Immokalee Regional Raceway, D Read More...
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NITRO JAM ADDS THREE NEW MARKETS TO 2011 SCHEDULE

NORWALK, Ohio (December 2, 2010) – After an extremely successful debut of the new Nitro Jam format in 2010, Feld Motor Sports is pleased to announce an exciting 2011 schedule that includes three new markets and a return to some of the top motorsports facilities in the country.   High Read More...
Author: Brian Wood
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Wichita Raceway Park becomes 10th new track to join IHRA

Racers overwhelmingly in support of move to IHRA   Norwalk, Ohio, December 29, 2010 – The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce the signing of Wichita Raceway Park as the latest track to join the sanctioning body and its family of member tracks.   With the Read More...
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IHRA and Summit Racing Equipment Announce Expansion of Popular SuperSeries Program

Summit SuperSeries field expanded from eight cars to 16 in each class   Norwalk, Ohio, January 21, 2011 – The International Hot Rod Association and Summit Racing Equipment are proud to announce the expansion of the highly popular Summit SuperSeries program for 2011 and beyond. &nb Read More...
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Summit Racing Increases Tournament of Champions Purse by $15,000

Norwalk, Ohio, January 24, 2011 – Summit Racing Equipment, new title sponsor of the International Hot Rod Association’s Summit Racing Tournament of Champions year-end sportsman championship tournament, announced today that it will increase the purse for the tournament by $15,000 beg Read More...
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‘Mr. Explosive’ travels nearly 4,000 miles to Nitro Jam opener

‘Force of the North’ Mark Sanders travels across the U.S. with sights set on Prostalgia championship JUPITER, Fla. (January 27, 2011) – Crazy? Maybe. But you can’t deny the drive that keeps the father and son duo of Mark and Jake Sanders on the fast track to success in thi Read More...
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Sanders wins east versus west Prostalgia Funny Car showdown

Lagana, Evans own Palm Beach once again; Dorn, Bennett win in debut   JUPITER, Fla. (January 28, 2011) – Just about the farthest point you can get from the sunny beaches of West Palm Beach, Fla. in the continental United States is the great state of Washington on the Pacific coast. Read More...
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Nitro Jam and IHRA coming to Tucson

Southwestern International Raceway to host third stop on 2011 Nitro Jam tour   Norwalk, Ohio, January 31, 2011 – After a few weeks of deliberation culminating with a unanimous vote by the racers, the International Hot Rod Association and Feld Motor Sports is proud to announce that Tu Read More...
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Memphis International Raceway joins IHRA family

Major events already in the works for 2011 racing season   Norwalk, Ohio, February 8, 2011 – Feld Motor Sports and the International Hot Rod Association are proud to announce that Memphis International Raceway has signed a multiyear sanctioning agreement with the IHRA and plans are a Read More...
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IHRA announces newly created Division 6 on Summit Pro-Am tour

  Norwalk, Ohio, February 14, 2011 – Just one month after announcing the creation of a new division in the Summit SuperSeries consisting of tracks in the western United States and Canada, the International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that it will also be expanding th Read More...
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Record crowds on hand to witness huge Mardi Gras Nitro Jam

Lagana breaks through with first State Capitol win; Gallen wins wild one   PORT ALLEN, La. (February 19, 2011) – Bobby Lagana didn’t cross the finish line first on Saturday, in fact he didn’t even finish first in his own lane, but he still broke through with his first e Read More...
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Gallen wraps up huge Mardi Gras Nitro Jam weekend with Prostalgia sweep

Litton, Maroney, Evans and Scott fill Sunday victory lane   PORT ALLEN, La. (February 20, 2011) – No Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without an abundance of beads, decorations, music and plenty of Cajun cuisine and that is exactly what the winners of Sunday’s Nitro Jam Read More...
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Ford Racing partners with IHRA as major contingency sponsor in 2011

  Norwalk, Ohio, February 16, 2011 – The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership with Ford Racing that will see the popular car manufacturer take on the role as a major contingency sponsor for the 2011 season.   Ford Racing will Read More...
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IHRA OFFERS FREE TICKETS FOR IHRA SUMMIT WORLD FINALS AT VMP

IHRA announces complementary tickets available for IHRA Summit World Finals at Virginia Motorsports Park Oct. 14-16   NORWALK, Ohio (September 15, 2011) – Race fans seeking tickets to the biggest sportsman drag race in IHRA history need to look no further than IHRA.com for their very o Read More...
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