The rejuvenated IHRA announced via its social media channels that it has named a new CEO and President.
“We at IHRA are thrilled to announce a significant aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the sport,” the statement read.
IHRA’s new CEO will be Alex Roach, while the President will be Rich Schaefer. a former NHRA Division 2 director who brings to the table significant experience in race direction and operations.
“This dynamic duo is committed to expanding the drag racing community, focusing on engaging the younger generation,” IHRA said. “Under the stewardship of Cuttell Motorsports, the ownership group of IHRA, we are proud to have board members from diverse sectors, including AI, Automotive, Private Equity, and Logistics Industries, ensuring a robust and forward-thinking approach to our beloved sport’s future.”
IHRA said its next update next week will conclude the weekly updates related to the IHRA’s transition as it expects its final organizational structure, sponsorship information, and racing structure to be in place. A profile of the ownership group, board members, and senior leadership team is said to follow in future posts.
