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Speed, brakes and track length are among the areas an NHRA task force will investigate after initial findings determined several factors contributed to Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta’s fatal crash on June 21. Kalitta, 46, died after his Toyota Solara burst into flames near the end of a qualifying run at Englishtown, N.J., and continued … Read more
In preparation for the July 4-6 CARS RV, Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Race Fuels, the track at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway has undergone a major makeover. In May the old asphalt from the eighth-mile to the quarter-mile was ground up and replaced. Following that, IHRA track prep expert Jim Weinert and… … Read more
Introducing the revolutionary new DRM advertiser’s coupon program, designed to save IHRA members money on a wide range of performance parts and racer services. In today’s economy spending within your means is vitally important, and many members of IHRA’s fine family of advertisers are committed to… Read the full article
The entire Live Nation – Motorsports family wishes to extend its most sincere condolences to the entire Kalitta Family. Scott Kalitta, 46, was pronounced dead at Old Bridge Township Hospital following a crash during Saturday qualifying at the NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown, New Jersey. “This is a sad day for the drag racing community,” IHRA … Read more
The mood was understandably somber and the winner’s circle celebration subdued as champions were crowned at the 39th annual Lucas Oil SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, a day after the qualifying accident that claimed the life of popular Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta. Following a day of tears and tributes, Tony Schumacher, Tim … Read more
Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta, age 46, passed away this afternoon as a result of a tragic crash at the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown, NJ. The crash occurred during the fourth round of qualifying at the track where Scott started his drag racing career. Near the end of the run, he had a … Read more
Due to the rain shortened event on Saturday, June 14th at the IHRA President’s Cup Nationals and the cancellation of the final qualifying session, the following policy is in effect. All Saturday tickets that were purchased BEFORE… Read the full rainout / ticket credit policy at IHRA.com
A torrential downpour and a tornado warning pushed backed the final round of Top Fuel qualifying by more than three hours, but racers, fans, and staff persevered to complete Saturday’s activities at the 11th annual Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago. Those who waited were awarded with milestone No. 1 … Read more
The ever-expanding list of IHRA Member Tracks has grown to include Union CountyMotorsports Park, a facility currently under construction near Union, South Carolina. New owner, businessman Curtis Teems of Greer, South Carolina, purchased the former Broad River Dragway property and plans to finish construction on the new track and have it open for business within … Read more
The first Knoll Gas Nitro Jam television show of the season, featuring the Nitro classes from the 2008 Amalie Oil Texas Nationals held at San Antonio Raceway, will be shown Saturday, April 3 at… Read the full article