IHRA’s “Make Stuff Happen” man Scott Woodruff revealed a major change on the latest CompetitionPlus.com POWER HOUR, announcing that the IHRA will move to eighth-mile racing across all categories beginning in 2025.
The decision marks one of the biggest shifts in IHRA’s modern history, signaling a return to grassroots-style competition and putting the focus squarely on racer safety, cost control, and side-by-side entertainment for fans.
🎙️ Hear the full announcement and breakdown on the POWER HOUR episode with Dujennea Bland and Dave Wesolowski, presented by Weldon Performance.
For more on Scott Woodruff’s career of turning bold ideas into reality, read:
👉 Scott Woodruff Has Made a Drag Racing Life of Making Things Happen
And to see how IHRA’s final race of the year set the tone for this new direction, check out:
👉 IHRA’s Final Race Aims to Redefine the Drag Racing Experience
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