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Leah Martin’s IHRA Presidency is Over

May 19, 2026 Anne Proffit 1

Martin is the latest victim of IHRA’s revolving door of leadership, even as participation grows.

Langdon, C. Green, A. Stanfield, M. Smith Win in Windy City

May 19, 2026 Anne Proffit 0

Langdon again on the leaderboard in the 6th matchup of the NHRA professional season.

Dodge, Mopar support NHRA Countdown to the Championship starter

May 14, 2026 Anne Proffit 0

NHRA’s start of its Countdown to the Championship at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, will be backed by Dodge and Mopar, bringing a national NHRA event to Michigan for the first time in 66 years.

Langdon, Vandergriff, Glenn, M. Smith Victors in South Georgia

May 4, 2026 Anne Proffit 0

With a quarter of NHRA’s Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitions in the book, this 75th anniversary season is looking to be one for the record books, even if those record books don’t count for points as they once did.

The Motorsports World Mourns the Loss of Adria Force Hight

May 4, 2026 Anne Proffit 0

The Force family lost one of its bedrocks when Adria Force Hight left this world at age 56. The eldest daughter of John Force, Adria was the sole daughter – of four total – who didn’t pick up a helmet, gloves or put on a fire suit to be successful in NHRA drag racing.