We have officially reached 111 sanctioned drag racing facilities worldwide, marking the largest sanctioned track base in IHRA history and establishing IHRA as the global leader in drag racing facility sanctioning.
This milestone represents a 70 percent increase over last season and the most significant year-over-year growth our organization has ever recorded. Since December alone, 58 new tracks have chosen to join the IHRA family. This total does not include facilities recently acquired by IHRA.
The last time IHRA sanctioned 100 tracks was in 2012. Today, our sanctioned facilities span six countries, reflecting renewed global confidence in our leadership and long-term vision.
“This milestone is not just about numbers. It is about belief,” said Darryl Cuttell, IHRA Owner.
“This growth represents track owners around the world who believe in what we are building and where we are taking the sport. The foundation of drag racing has always been the weekly racer and the independent facility. Their vote of confidence speaks volumes.”
Our expansion in 2026 signals a meaningful shift within the grassroots drag racing community. Track owners have cited racer-first policies, operational transparency, safety innovation, and enhanced marketing support as key factors in their decision to sanction with IHRA.
Dan Crownhart, Owner of Cordova Dragway, shared:
“The group IHRA has assembled to lead member tracks is second to none. We feel part of a bigger stage as IHRA moves forward in becoming the dominant sanctioning body. I am thrilled to be an IHRA member track. The enthusiasm, inspiration, and growth of the sanctioning body over the last 12 months has been truly remarkable.”
Gaylon Rolison, Owner of Gulfport Dragway, added:
“Gulfport Dragway is proud to be a part of IHRA. The IHRA Member Track and Bracket Racing group puts priority on assisting and helping the tracks they represent and goes out of their way to help all tracks operate efficiently. A true 10 out of 10.”
For the first time in our history, we now sanction more facilities globally than any other drag racing body. This benchmark reflects the confidence and commitment of track operators worldwide.
We are incredibly grateful to the track owners and operators who believe in our mission and have chosen to be part of the IHRA family. Your trust, partnership, and commitment to the future of drag racing are what make this growth possible.
