{"id":101577,"date":"2025-07-03T17:18:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/terry-haddock-returns-to-ihra-outlaw-nitro-series-to-finish-what-he-started\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T17:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:18:29","slug":"terry-haddock-returns-to-ihra-outlaw-nitro-series-to-finish-what-he-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/terry-haddock-returns-to-ihra-outlaw-nitro-series-to-finish-what-he-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Terry Haddock Returns to IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series to Finish What He Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been nearly two decades since Terry Haddock last strapped into his family-owned Nitro Funny Car for a IHRA national event on a regular basis \u2013 and when he did, he walked away as the champ.<\/p>\n

Now, 17 years later, Haddock and his family-run Terry Haddock Racing team are making their return to the newly revived IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series, set to open July 12-13 at National Trail Raceway outside Columbus, Ohio.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s incredible to see the IHRA Outlaw Nitro series making a comeback,\u201d said Haddock. \u201cThis organization has played a big role in my racing career, and to have the chance to compete again \u2013 especially after winning the final title before the series went away \u2013 means a lot to our entire team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In 2008, Haddock won the final IHRA Funny Car championship before the series was shelved, never getting the chance to defend the title or run the No. 1 on the side of his car. But this summer, he\u2019s finally getting that shot \u2013 and this time, he\u2019s not taking anything for granted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve really worked hard to refine our program and clean it up, and the car runs real well,\u201d Haddock said. \u201cIt\u2019s pretty awesome that we\u2019re going to get the chance to go defend it \u2013 even if it\u2019s 17 years later.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joining Haddock on the entry list for the series kickoff are Dale Creasy Jr. and Jack Wyatt \u2013 the only other drivers from that 2008 IHRA season returning to the fold. While many of the class\u2019s top names have moved on or stepped away from the driver\u2019s seat, this trio\u2019s participation brings a sense of full-circle energy to the rebirth of the series.<\/p>\n

Haddock\u2019s independent Nitro Funny Car operation has long been a staple of the NHRA tour \u2013 built on perseverance, grit, and a genuine love of the sport. The team\u2019s decision to focus on quality over quantity in recent years \u2013 racing only when fully funded \u2013 has helped stabilize the program and improve performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis whole thing\u2019s been about heart for us,\u201d Haddock added. \u201cAnd when you\u2019ve got the right people around you, and some help from great partners, you can do big things.\u201d<\/p>\n

Terry Haddock Racing\u2019s 2025 IHRA campaign is backed by a lineup of longtime supporters, including Concho Supply, T&D Express, Priority Systems Mechanical Services, P&C Cable, Tovar\u2019s Hutto Automotive, Temple Iron and Scrap, Precision Fence, and Silver Star Painting.<\/p>\n

With fresh momentum behind the IHRA and a new vision for the Outlaw Nitro Series, fans can expect a mix of nostalgia and new-school firepower when Haddock and company light up the scoreboard.<\/p>\n

Because for Terry Haddock, this isn\u2019t just another race \u2013 it\u2019s the long-overdue sequel to a story that never got its proper ending.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published on July 3, 2025. \"Drag<\/p>\n

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