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IHRA Pouring $1.25 Million Into Offshore Racing Purses - Now $2 Million and $650,000 Tow Money
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What's Happening
IHRA Payment Issues and Financial Troubles
Recent reports indicate that the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is facing serious financial and operational challenges, with multiple claims of unpaid dues and vendor payments.Vendor and contractor disputes
A vendor has publicly claimed the IHRA owes them $2,500 in unpaid dues, adding to other unpaid vendor and PR firm invoices EssentiallySports. In addition, a former consultant reported being over four months late on 2025 consulting, travel, and writing fees, despite having been used as a consultant and told he would be paid per race Nitromater. These disputes suggest ongoing cash flow problems.
Internal turmoil and leadership changes
The IHRA has also experienced executive firings — Chief Operating Officer Scott “Woody” Woodruff and Vice President of Advertising Brett Underwood were let go in early March 2026, reportedly through short emails or text messages EssentiallySports. These changes come amid reports of major track acquisitions (including Rockingham Speedway) and a push to expand the series, which may have contributed to the financial strain.
Possible impact on operations
The unpaid vendor claims and internal instability have raised concerns about the IHRA’s ability to run events smoothly. There is speculation that the series might reschedule or scale back its new stock car program, though no official confirmation has been made EssentiallySports.
How to address payment issues
If you are a vendor, contractor, or member affected by these issues:
- Contact IHRA directly via their official contact page at ihra.com/contact to discuss outstanding payments International Hot Rod Association.
- Provide documentation (invoices, contracts, proof of work) to support your claim.
- For membership-related disputes, reach out to the Racer Support department for membership and licensing questions International Hot Rod Association.
Ratickle
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It appears that Offshore are not the only ones having issues:
On Friday, March 7th, 2025 the IHRA dropped some huge news for the sport of drag racing: stating that under the leadership of its new owner, Darryl Cuttell, IHRA had agreements “in principle” to purchase seven major race tracks in addition to launching a new streaming platform and hosting the No Time Kings limited prep events. However, it was the IHRA track purchases that raised the most eyebrows, including by the owners of some of the tracks mentioned in the press release.
Maryland International Raceway was the first to come out publicly (on March 11th) and ask that IHRA clarify its statement. In fact, an employee of MIR even reached out to Dragzine to share this message. When asked about the post, the employee reinforced what was in their statement – that MIR remains a WDRA-sanctioned track and they knew nothing about the IHRA announcement until after it had been made. And when questioned whether they could confirm that there were at least discussions of purchasing the track or a signed letter of intent, no response was given.
MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY HAS NOT BEEN SOLD.
In response to a post from IHRA on Friday, March 7, 2025 that Maryland International Raceway was being acquired by IHRA, MIR would like to make it clear that the track is not being acquired by IHRA. The inclusion of MIR as one of the multiple racetracks being acquired by IHRA was an error. MIR was not made aware of the content of the post until after it had been released. To reiterate, MIR is not selling the track to IHRA. MIR has requested that IHRA clarify its post to remove MIR as one of the listed racetracks being acquired by IHRA.
On Friday, March 7th, 2025 the IHRA dropped some huge news for the sport of drag racing: stating that under the leadership of its new owner, Darryl Cuttell, IHRA had agreements “in principle” to purchase seven major race tracks in addition to launching a new streaming platform and hosting the No Time Kings limited prep events. However, it was the IHRA track purchases that raised the most eyebrows, including by the owners of some of the tracks mentioned in the press release.
Maryland International Raceway was the first to come out publicly (on March 11th) and ask that IHRA clarify its statement. In fact, an employee of MIR even reached out to Dragzine to share this message. When asked about the post, the employee reinforced what was in their statement – that MIR remains a WDRA-sanctioned track and they knew nothing about the IHRA announcement until after it had been made. And when questioned whether they could confirm that there were at least discussions of purchasing the track or a signed letter of intent, no response was given.
Maryland International Raceway,
March 11, 2025 ·MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY HAS NOT BEEN SOLD.
In response to a post from IHRA on Friday, March 7, 2025 that Maryland International Raceway was being acquired by IHRA, MIR would like to make it clear that the track is not being acquired by IHRA. The inclusion of MIR as one of the multiple racetracks being acquired by IHRA was an error. MIR was not made aware of the content of the post until after it had been released. To reiterate, MIR is not selling the track to IHRA. MIR has requested that IHRA clarify its post to remove MIR as one of the listed racetracks being acquired by IHRA.
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