Bob Gilbertson forced to cut back, but will keep running,

Veteran drag racer Bob Gilbertson forced to cut back, but will keep running, looking By David Poole, The Charlotte Observer Veteran drag racer Bob Gilbertson will cut back on the number of races he enters in 2008 after losing associate sponsors Autolite and Prestone after five years of support from the Honeywell Consumer Products Group. … Read more

Happy New Year from IHRA!

The staff of the International Hot Rod Association wishes you a safe and joyous New Year celebration. This holiday season please take a moment to reflect on everything you have to celebrate…friends, family, country and the ability to be involved with our great sport. 2007 was a special year for everyone at the International Hot … Read more

Martin adds events to 2008 schedule

MARTIN — The Northern Nationals has been the featured event each summer at the Martin Dragway for many years. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room on the schedule for another marquee race. Officials at the Knoll Gas Motorsports Park at U.S. 131 have released their 2008 schedule, and popular events including the International Hot … Read more

IHRA Officials Honored at Live Nation Motor Sports Banquet

Six members of the International Hot Rod Association team were honored at the December Live Nation – Motor Sports season-ending banquet in Aurora, Ill. Skooter Peaco, Mike Baker, Tommy Dupree, Donna Harper, Ellen Watts and Mark Brafman were each individually recognized for their work in advancing the Knoll Gas Nitro Jam and International Hot Rod … Read more

IHRA Seeks Full and Part Time Help

From the IHRA Position: National Event Technical Services / Race Operations Status – Seasonal / Event Contact: Mike Baker at mbaker@ihra.com Description: This position works with the IHRA technical services team during the technical inspection process prior to the beginning of the national events. Day and evening work required beginning on Thursday morning of race … Read more