IHRA Motorsports

Gulitti named IHRA Sportsman Driver of Year

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:16:48 EST

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...

Gulitti named IHRA Sportsman Driver of Year

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:10:55 EST

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...

Sportsman Superstars: Chris Gulitti

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:48 EST

Chris Gulitti has always been a player in the Top Sportsman scene, but until this year that talent was mostly reserved for the Renegades Division. Gulitti, a multi-time divisional winner, finally...

Nitro Jam to unveil Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car class in 2010

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:53:20 EST

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,...

Montecalvo claims long overdue championship, commits to 2010 Nitro Jam schedule

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:19:23 EST

In an emotional and nerve-racking finish to the 2009 IHRA season, John Montecalvo clinched his very first IHRA Pro Stock World Championship after nearly two decades behind the wheel.

Sportsman Superstars: Anthony Bertozzi

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:21:16 EST

Anthony Bertozzi is the winningest sportsman driver to ever suit up in IHRA competition. Bertozzi has 16 career World Championships spanning four classes and has over 60 national event victories....

Dave Morgan is the New Manager at MCID

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:17:00 EST

Dave Morgan is the New Manager at MCID�Minot, ND. Jim Grote, president of the Flat Track Incorporated (DBA: Magic City International Dragway (MCID)) announced that Dave Morgan will be...

Berner falls short of incredible upset, finishes second in points

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:34:07 EST

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...

Rinehart named American Race Cars 'Free Ride' winner

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:04:19 EST

Life just got a little sweeter for Marty Rinehart.Rinehart, who spent the 2009 racing season chasing points in the IHRA Patriots Division in the Super Stock category, was named the 2009...

Rinehart named American Race Cars 'Free Ride' winner

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:50 EST

Life just got a little sweeter for Marty Rinehart.Rinehart, who spent the 2009 racing season chasing points in the IHRA Patriots Division in the Super Stock category, was named the 2009...

IHRA re-signs Summit Racing Equipment to a multi-year deal

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:55:00 EST

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – One of the longest ongoing relationships in all of motorsports, Summit Racing Equipment announced Saturday that it has re-signed with the International Hot Rod Association...

IHRA, Mountain Motor Pro Stock teams agree to multi-year deal

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:42:00 EST

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – The International Hot Rod Association announced Sunday a creative partnership that will insure the future of the Mountain Motor Pro Stock class in a restructured IHRA...

DRM Issue #20 � Extreme Makeover, Nitro Jam Style

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:54:10 EST

When the 2010 IHRA Nitro Jam season kicks off at Palm Beach International Raceway next January, fans will be treated each day to a breath-taking, nitro-fueled extravaganza the likes of which has...

Litton Closes Out IHRA Season with World Finals Victory

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:17:26 EST

The Lucas Oil Top Fuel Dragster went to its sixth final of the year, racking up victory number three as Bruce Litton...

Davey Boyd makes most of investment, wins No Box Championship

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:11:41 EST

Who knew a $40 investment could go so far?When Davey Boyd bought his ’65 Satellite all the way back in 1974 for a grand total of $40 he never dreamed that it would one day lead to a...

Scotty Phillips claims Summit SuperSeries Box title

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:05:37 EST

From one dragster to another, Scotty Phillips is one happy driver.Phillips, one of only two dragsters in the Box class over the weekend, maneuvered his way through a tough field on Sunday...

John Montecalvo, Your 2009 IHRA Pro Stock World Champion

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:10:39 EST

In an emotional and nerve-racking finish, John Montecalvo clinched his first IHRA Pro Stock World...

Three winners, three champions crowned at IHRA World Finals

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:47:00 EST

Three different winners and three different champions were crowned in the professional categories during final eliminations at the IHRA World Finals Sunday at Rockingham Dragway.Del Cox Jr....

Litton wins race, Cox wins championship

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:32:13 EST

Bruce Litton may not have had a shot at winning the championship on Sunday, but he did the next best thing.With Del Cox Jr. locking up the 2009 IHRA Top Fuel World Championship on Saturday,...

Lang seals championship; Russo gets second win of year

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:28:33 EST

When it comes to consistency, no one is better than Chris Russo.Not always the quickest or fastest during the race weekend, Russo makes a living by making consistent passes down the race...

Montecalvo wins championship in thriller; Bertsch gets victory

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:25:13 EST

No class in all of IHRA drag racing produced more drama this season than the Elite Motorsports Pro Stock class.And that certainly didn’t change on Sunday.With three drivers in...

Remainder of IHRA World Finals postponed due to weather

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:26:00 EST

Four consecutive days of rain and cold weather combined with a less than favorable forecast for the remainder of the week has forced the postponement of the IHRA World Finals at Rockingham...

Voting Ends Sunday at Midnight for The 2009 IHRA People's Choice Award

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:39:00 EST

This year IHRA is doing things a little differently for it's annual Awards Celebration. For the first time ever, we're having the ceremony the day after the Nitro Jam World Finals in...

Rain shortens Saturday qualifying; Lang, Cox seal championships

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:08:11 EST

Steady rain throughout the morning and�dew during the late evening hours made for a�crazy afternoon and left plenty of racing�still on the plate after two days of racing at the IHRA...

IHRA re-signs Summit Racing Equipment to a multi-year deal

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:07:45 EST

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – One of the longest ongoing relationships in all of motorsports, Summit Racing Equipment announced Saturday that it has re-signed with the International Hot Rod Association...

IHRA re-signs Summit Racing Equipment to a multi-year deal

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:04:35 EST

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – One of the longest ongoing relationships in all of motorsports, Summit Racing Equipment announced Saturday that it has re-signed with the International Hot Rod Association...

Weather halts first day of competition at World Finals

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:57:32 EST

A passing shower at just the right moment has put a halt to Friday’s opening day of competition at the IHRA World Finals at Rockingham Dragway just moments from the beginning of the evening...

Swedish Pro Mod racer Flamholc joins loaded field at The Rock

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:50:35 EST

Rockingham Dragway is known for attracting the best of the best when it comes to Pro Modified drag racing.And this weekend will be no different.Many of the best Pro Mod teams in the...

IHRA dominates North Carolina media

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:55:59 EST

From Greensboro down to Charlotte and everywhere in between the International Hot Rod Association is abuzz throughout the Carolinas as the IHRA World Finals roll into Rockingham, N.C. this weekend...

Rhonda Hartman-Smith returns to IHRA this weekend

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:45:00 EST

Rhonda Hartman-Smith is returning to her Top Fuel roots this weekend at the IHRA World Finals held at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, N.C. Marking her first appearance behind the wheel of a Top...