IHRA Introduces The Summit Sportsman Spectacular

As the racing season comes to a close for the year we look ahead to the IHRA switching to an all-bracket racing format for the first time in the organization's history in 2018. The IHRA will produce both the Summit SuperSeries and the new Summit Sportsman Spectacular programs next season.

The very successful IHRA Summit SuperSeries returns for a 17th season and continue to be the leading bracket racing program for Top, Mod and Junior Dragster competitors in North America. The program is hosted by nearly 100 member tracks and has over 8,000 active and specifically registered participants.

There will be a major change in the IHRA lineup as it moves from the class racing-based Summit Sportsman National Championship series to the newly-created Summit Sportsman Spectacular. The new bracket racing-based program consists of 20 races over ten weekends. Summit Racing Equipment will support the program through a new multi-year sponsorship.

Over time the input from racers, partners, and tracks and resulted in these changes to an all-bracket racing program, and is designed to improve participation levels in IHRA class racing. The new Summit Sportsman Spectacular bracket events will be targeted to Top, Mod and Junior racers looking for a value-oriented and fun double-race weekend. The series will work in conjunction with the Summit SuperSeries to provide tens of thousands of grassroots bracket racers new opportunities and events that are designed to provide maximum value for the participants.

Check Out The International Hot Rod Association For News

To check out the upcoming schedules and other IHRA race information and news visit their website at http://www.ihra.com/.


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The Historic Talladega Superspeedway Welcomes The Alabama 500 and Fred's 250

Race fans will gather for the Talladega Superspeedway’s Alabama 500, and Fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola in Mid October. You can expect plenty of thrills and excitement as the racer's compete for the checked flag at this historic track.

The Talladega Superspeedway, previously called the Alabama International Motor Speedway, host some of the biggest races, and has come along way from just a simple soybean field. It's here, at this wild track where legends have been made since the first race in September of 1969. The Talladega 500 was named to honor the local folks who helped make the track possible. And, it was Richard Brickhouse who took the prize at the first race.

Did You Know? The world speed record for the time was set at a speed of 200.447 mph by Buddy Baker on the track in March of 1970. And, Lyn St. James set the 200 mph record herself in 1985 - she was the first woman to do so!

Legends like Darrell Waltrip made history at Talladega - Darrell was the 1st repeat winner at the track in 1982. The next year, Dale Earnhardt would go on the win at the track, and would become the its most winning driver - with 10 wins at Talladega.

With so much racing history, it's no wonder races fans return every year. Whether camping, or just in town for the race, we hope you have a great time at the Talladega Superspeedway!

Plan Your Visit To The Talladega Superspeedway

The Talladega Superspeedway is located at 3366 Speedway Blvd in Talladega, AL 35160. For ticket, events, and camping information visit the Talladega Superspeedway website.

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