Maryland International Raceway to host huge IHRA race July 8-10
NORWALK, Ohio (June 29, 2011) – In 40 years of IHRA drag racing, there has never been a sportsman drag race bigger than this.
A grand total of $5,000 to win in each IHRA class, completely open fields consisting of both IHRA and NHRA competitors and a spot in the year-end Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions up for grabs makes this the must-attend sportsman drag race of the summer.
And in just a few short days, the biggest sportsman drag race in IHRA history will finally come to life as many of the nation’s top racers will be in attendance at the historic Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular July 8-10 at legendary Maryland International Raceway.
“The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular is an event designed by the racers for the racers. We have listened closely to what racers want and we are giving them just that and that is what makes this race so special,” said IHRA President Aaron Polburn. “This is their weekend to shine. We have opened the doors to racers of all levels and all backgrounds to come together in one place and battle it out with the best for big money and bragging rights.
“This is what sportsman drag racing is all about and we are proud to give back to those that support us while also welcoming new racers to the IHRA family.”
The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular all gets underway on Friday, July 8 with a test and tune for all racers followed by a full day of qualifying and first round eliminations on Saturday. Racers will conclude the event on Sunday with a huge purse, Ironman, national event contingency and a spot in the Summit Racing Tournament of Champions for IHRA members all up for grabs.
Racing will be conducted in IHRA’s seven regular classes of Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod and Hot Rod, in addition to competition in Top ET, Mod ET and Junior Dragster.
Entry into the event is only $200 with $5,000 to win plus national event contingency going to the winner in each of the regular IHRA touring classes.
And to add to the grandness of the event, for the first time ever, the IHRA has opened its doors to allow all IHRA and NHRA members to compete in one event for the top prize at IHRA’s biggest-ever sportsman drag race July 8-10.
And the entire event will take place at one of the finest drag racing facilities in the world – Maryland International Raceway.
MIR features a state-of-the-art facility and a track known for its ability to produce record times. Over the years Maryland International Raceway has become well known as the place to set records thanks to an elevation of only 80 feet and many current IHRA national records still stand thanks to the Budds Creek facility.
There are also amenities galore at MIR, for fans as well as racers. Maryland International Raceway boasts plenty of paved parking, spectator seating for over 12,000 fans and tons of extras including a playground, full-service pit-side café, beautiful restrooms and more making each racers stay at MIR an unforgettable experience.
Don’t miss the biggest sportsman drag race this season at Maryland International Raceway as the IHRA celebrates 40 years of thrilling drag racing action July 8-10.
For more information visit www.ihra.com or call Maryland International Raceway at (301) 884-9833.
