{"id":103969,"date":"2026-06-17T16:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-at-darana-raceway-hebron-schedule-drivers-storylines-live-coverage\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:44:08","slug":"2026-ihra-triple-crown-at-darana-raceway-hebron-schedule-drivers-storylines-live-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-at-darana-raceway-hebron-schedule-drivers-storylines-live-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 IHRA Triple Crown at Darana Raceway, Hebron: Schedule, Drivers, Storylines &amp; Live Coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"di-callout\">\n<div class=\"di-update-header\">ONE WEEK OUT. THREE RACES. ONE MILLION ON THE LINE. EACH.<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>2026 IHRA Triple Crown<\/strong> opens at <strong>Darana Raceway<\/strong> in Hebron, Ohio on <strong>June 19-20<\/strong>. Five classes \u2013 Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Mountain Motor Pro Stock \u2013 are each eligible for a <strong>$1 million bonus<\/strong> if a single competitor wins all three races on the Triple Crown calendar. Top Fuel and Funny Car go at 1,000 feet. Pro Mod, Pro Stock and Mountain Motor Pro Stock at the eighth-mile. Pre-race Street Party at Buckeye Lake Village Thursday June 18. Live broadcast on Speed Sport. Adult tickets $30 online (gate $40); kids 12 and under free. Gates Friday 8 a.m.; racing 10 a.m. Refresh through Sunday for live coverage powered by Larry Jeffers Race Cars.<\/div>\n<div class=\"di-quicklinks\">\n<div>Jump to Section<\/div>\n<div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#latest\">Latest Update<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#stakes\">$1M Triple Crown<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#storylines\">Storylines<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#schedule\">Schedule<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#drivers\">Driver Lists<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#street-party\">Street Party<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#partner-spotlight\">Partner Spotlight<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#tickets\">Tickets &amp; Watch<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#by-numbers\">By the Numbers<\/a><br \/>\n<span>|<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway#track\">Track Info<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The IHRA Triple Crown lands in Hebron, Ohio on June 19-20, opening the three-race series at Darana Raceway with five professional categories on the championship clock and a <strong>$1 million bonus<\/strong> riding on every one of them. Win all three Triple Crown races in your class and the seven-figure check is yours. Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, and Mountain Motor Pro Stock are all part of the program.<\/p>\n<p>The 15-car Top Fuel field is anchored by names that read like a Funny Car-era class reunion: Mike Salinas, Scott Palmer, Spencer Massey, Lex Joon, Krista Baldwin, Jasmine Salinas, Shawn Reed and Bernie Plourd among them. The 15-car Funny Car field counts Del Worsham, Dale Creasy Jr., Jon Capps and Paul Lee in the lineup. Nitro Harley brings 18 deep. Top Fuel Motorcycle features Larry \u201cSpiderman\u201d McBride. The Hemi Shootout, Outlaw Pro Mod, Nitro Harley, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car and Nostalgia Pro Stock round out a card that turns Darana into a full nitro showcase. Hub powered by <strong>Larry Jeffers Race Cars<\/strong>. Refresh through Sunday.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Stakes \u2013 $1 Million Triple Crown<\/h2>\n<div class=\"di-callout\">\n<div class=\"di-update-header\">5 CLASSES x $1M EACH<\/div>\n<p>The IHRA Triple Crown bonus is structured per class: win all three Triple Crown events on the calendar in your class and the $1 million bonus is paid on top of event purses. That offer is live in <strong>Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Modified, Pro Stock<\/strong>, and <strong>Mountain Motor Pro Stock<\/strong>. Hebron is Race 1 of 3.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Class<\/th>\n<th>Distance<\/th>\n<th>$1M Eligible?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Top Fuel<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1,000 ft<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Funny Car<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1,000 ft<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pro Modified<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1\/8 mile<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pro Stock<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1\/8 mile<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mountain Motor Pro Stock<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1\/8 mile<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Outlaw Pro Mod<\/td>\n<td>1\/8 mile<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Top Fuel Motorcycle<\/td>\n<td>1\/8 mile<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nitro Harley<\/td>\n<td>1\/8 mile<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fuel Altered<\/td>\n<td>1\/8 mile<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Top Alcohol Dragster<\/td>\n<td>1\/4 mile<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Top Alcohol Funny Car<\/td>\n<td>1\/4 mile<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hemi Shootout<\/td>\n<td>1\/4 mile<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nostalgia Pro Stock<\/td>\n<td>Exhibition<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a32ced80df67&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a32ced80df67\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ihra-triple-crown-event-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"2026 IHRA Triple Crown event graphic featuring Top Fuel dragster header fire.\" class=\"wp-image-96158\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3 races. 5 classes. One million on the line each.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storylines<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meyer Sisters Make Their IHRA Triple Crown Debut<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a32ced80e437&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a32ced80e437\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ihra-triple-crown-meyer-sisters-debut.jpg\" alt=\"Megan and Rachel Meyer pose ahead of their IHRA Triple Crown debut at Darana Raceway.\" class=\"wp-image-96153\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Megan Meyer (left, GUNK) and Rachel Meyer (right, Hedinger\u2019s Equipment \/ Dynamic Duo) make their Triple Crown debut at Hebron.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Megan Meyer<\/strong> arrives at Hebron in the GUNK dragster, with sister <strong>Rachel Meyer<\/strong> in the Hedinger\u2019s Equipment ride \u2013 the family\u2019s Dynamic Duo program lining up against a 15-car Top Fuel field. Their entry adds the kind of women-driven Top Fuel narrative the sport has not had at full strength since the Pruett-Force-Smith eras of the 2010s. Megan brings a championship-winning Top Alcohol Dragster pedigree forward; Rachel brings the next-generation rookie energy. Both ride for a family operation that has racked up multiple national-event Top Alcohol wins. They land in a field stacked with Mike Salinas, Spencer Massey, Lex Joon and Scott Palmer, so the show-up storyline starts immediately on Friday.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spiderman in Top Fuel Bike<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Larry \u201cSpiderman\u201d McBride<\/strong> headlines the Top Fuel Motorcycle field \u2013 the most decorated nitro Harley\/TFM rider in the sport\u2019s history. He pulls into Darana against Bob Malloy, Gerald Hunt, Jaska Salakari, Jason Pridemore, Micah Fenwick, Mitch Brown and Richard Deys for an 8-bike sprint at the eighth-mile.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nitro Harley Field is 18 Deep<\/h3>\n<p>Eighteen Nitro Harleys is the headline number that does not get said enough. Benny Stevens, Billy Jackson, Bob Malloy, Buddy Johnson, Cameron Gunter, Chris Smith, GT Tonglet, Jay Turner, Jimmy McMillan, John Toth, Jordan Peterson, Michael Balch, Rebel Glover, Rickey House, Ryan Peery, Spence Aguar, Tim Kerrigan, Tracy Kile. That is a fan-day Nitro Harley card.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A 15-Car Funny Car Field With Worsham, Creasy and Capps<\/h3>\n<p>The Funny Car entry shows up 15-strong, headlined by 2-time NHRA world champ <strong>Del Worsham<\/strong>, Alky FC mainstay <strong>Dale Creasy Jr.<\/strong>, NHRA veteran <strong>Jon Capps<\/strong>, and PEAK Antifreeze\u2019s <strong>Paul Lee<\/strong>. Add Alex Barker, Bobby Bode, Dan Hix, Dave Gallegos, Jack Wyatt, Jeff Diehl, Jody Austin, Joe Morrison, John Smith, Joseph Haas and Terrence Haddock and you get a card built for the type of side-by-side Funny Car racing fans came up on \u2013 body off, nitro on, fire-bottles-mandatory level of intensity.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheelstander Fire Truck. Yes, Really.<\/h3>\n<p>The crowd-favorite wheelstanding fire truck is on the entertainment card. Family-friendly, photo-friendly, and almost certainly the only place this weekend you can watch nitro Top Fuel cars run next to fire-pulling exhibitions on the same property. Tickets are $30 online for adults; kids 12 and under are free. Friday afternoon starting 3 p.m. is a $40-carload special.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekend Schedule<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a32ced80ea5c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a32ced80ea5c\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"267\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ihra-triple-crown-2026-schedule-flyer.jpg\" alt=\"Official IHRA Triple Crown 2026 schedule and event flyer for Darana Raceway, Hebron, Ohio.\" class=\"wp-image-96152\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Official IHRA Triple Crown schedule and event flyer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday, June 17<\/h3>\n<p>\u00b7 12:00 p.m. Parking begins<br \/>\u00b7 3:00 p.m. Registration opens<br \/>\u00b7 6:00 p.m. Registration closes<br \/>\u00b7 8:00 p.m. Parking ends<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, June 18 \u2013 Test Day + Street Party<\/h3>\n<p>\u00b7 8:00 a.m. Parking begins<br \/>\u00b7 9:00 a.m. Registration opens<br \/>\u00b7 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. Testing (Triple Crown competitors, $500\/car fee)<br \/>\u00b7 5:00 p.m. Registration closes<br \/>\u00b7 6:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. <strong>IHRA Triple Crown Street Party \u2013 Buckeye Lake Village<\/strong><br \/>\u00b7 7:00 p.m. Autograph Session (mandatory for promoter bonus)<br \/>\u00b7 8:00 p.m. Parking closes<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, June 19 \u2013 Qualifying Day<\/h3>\n<p>\u00b7 7:00 a.m. Racer Gates open<br \/>\u00b7 8:00 a.m. Fan Gates open<br \/>\u00b7 10:00 a.m. Racing begins (Q-1 across all classes)<br \/>\u00b7 4:30 p.m. <strong>Funny Car Q-1<\/strong>, then <strong>Top Fuel Q-1<\/strong>, then Q-2 for the supporting classes<br \/>\u00b7 6:00 p.m. Racer Appreciation Dinner<br \/>\u00b7 7:00 p.m. <strong>Funny Car Q-2<\/strong>, then <strong>Top Fuel Q-2<\/strong><br \/>\u00b7 10:00 p.m. Track Secure<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, June 20 \u2013 Race Day<\/h3>\n<p>\u00b7 7:00 a.m. Racer Gates open<br \/>\u00b7 8:00 a.m. Fan Gates \/ Chapel Service<br \/>\u00b7 10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies, R-1 in all supporting classes<br \/>\u00b7 2:00 p.m. <strong>Funny Car R-1, Top Fuel R-1<\/strong>, Pro Stock R-2, Pro Mod R-3, plus supporting R-2 across the card<br \/>\u00b7 5:30 p.m. <strong>Funny Car R-2, Top Fuel R-2<\/strong>, Pro Stock R-3, Pro Mod R-4 (final), and supporting class finals<br \/>\u00b7 7:00 p.m. <strong>Funny Car FINAL<\/strong>, then <strong>Top Fuel FINAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"di-callout\"><strong>Live broadcast:<\/strong> Speed Sport. <strong>Tower Radio:<\/strong> 88.5 FM. <strong>Camping spaces available:<\/strong> 740-928-5706.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver Entry Lists<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a32ced80f062&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a32ced80f062\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ihra-triple-crown-drivers-tf-fc.jpg\" alt=\"Top Fuel and Funny Car entry lists for the 2026 IHRA Triple Crown at Darana Raceway.\" class=\"wp-image-96155\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top Fuel and Funny Car entries \u2013 15 cars each.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Fuel \u2013 15 Cars<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Driver<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bernie Plourd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chuck Loftin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gary Pritchett<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jake Sanders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jasmine Salinas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Krista Baldwin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kyle Satenstein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kyle Wurtzel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lee Callaway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lex Joon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mike Salinas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scott Palmer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shawn Reed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spencer Massey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tripp Tatum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funny Car \u2013 15 Cars<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Driver<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Alex Barker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bobby Bode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dale Creasy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dan Hix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dave Gallegos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Del Worsham<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jack Wyatt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jeff Diehl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jody Austin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Joe Morrison<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>John Smith<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jon Capps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Joseph Haas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paul Lee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Terrence Haddock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a32ced80f546&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a32ced80f546\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ihra-triple-crown-drivers-nitro-harley.jpg\" alt=\"Nitro Harley entry list for the 2026 IHRA Triple Crown at Darana Raceway.\" class=\"wp-image-96156\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nitro Harley \u2013 18 deep at Darana Raceway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nitro Harley \u2013 18 Riders<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Rider<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Benny Stevens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Billy Jackson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bob Malloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Buddy Johnson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cameron Gunter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chris Smith<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GT Tonglet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jay Turner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jimmy McMillan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>John Toth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jordan Peterson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Michael Balch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rebel Glover<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rickey House<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ryan Peery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spence Aguar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tim Kerrigan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tracy Kile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a32ced80fa17&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a32ced80fa17\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ihra-triple-crown-drivers-bike-fuelaltered.jpg\" alt=\"Top Fuel Motorcycle and Fuel Altered entry lists for the 2026 IHRA Triple Crown at Darana Raceway.\" class=\"wp-image-96157\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top Fuel Motorcycle (8 entries) and Fuel Altered cards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Fuel Motorcycle \u2013 8 Riders<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Rider<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Bob Malloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gerald Hunt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jaska Salakari<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jason Pridemore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Larry \u201cSpiderman\u201d McBride<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Micah Fenwick<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mitch Brown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Richard Deys<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Street Party \u2013 Buckeye Lake Village, Thursday June 18<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a32ced80fee5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a32ced80fee5\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ihra-triple-crown-buckeye-lake-street-party.jpg\" alt=\"IHRA Triple Crown Street Party at Buckeye Lake Village - Thursday, June 18 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-96154\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IHRA Triple Crown Street Party at Buckeye Lake Village \u2013 Thursday June 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Free event<\/strong> Thursday June 18 from <strong>6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong> in the DORA District at Buckeye Lake Village. Driver meet-and-greets, vehicle showcases, autograph sessions, photos with the Triple Crown trophies, live music, vendors and official IHRA merch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locations:<\/strong> Buckeye Lake Village parking lot, Boat Yard, Buckeye Lake Brewery, Escape to Buckeye Lake parking lot, Margarita\u2019s, Barrel Bar, Coffee Shack, Roadhouse Cycles parking lot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public parking:<\/strong> Buckeye Lake State Park, Our Lady Catholic Church, Boat Yard, Buckeye Lake Brewery, North Shore Bait &amp; Tackle Shop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More info:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/buckeyelakevillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BuckeyeLakeVillage.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coverage Powered By Larry Jeffers Race Cars<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"di-spotlight\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Sponsor spotlight\">\n<div class=\"di-spotlight-eyebrow\">Event Hub <span>Powered By<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"di-spotlight-inner\">\n<div class=\"di-spotlight-body\">\n<h3>Larry Jeffers Race Cars<\/h3>\n<p>Drag Illustrated\u2019s coverage of the 2026 IHRA Triple Crown at Darana Raceway is powered by <strong>Larry Jeffers Race Cars<\/strong> \u2013 one of the most prominent chassis builders in Pro Modified drag racing. From their facility in House Springs, Missouri, LJRC produces championship-winning, world-class race cars across every Pro Mod power adder configuration: nitrous, roots-style, ProCharger and twin turbos.<\/p>\n<p>LJRC\u2019s craftsmanship runs at the front of the field in NHRA, IHRA, PDRA, MWDRS, and outlaw Pro Mod competition. Turn-key Pro Mods. Updates on existing chassis. Headers and rear-end housings. Carbon fiber components. Critical at-track support when the wrench needs to swing fast. LJRC is the kind of partner this brand of drag racing is built on.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"di-spotlight-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.larryjeffersracecars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More \u2013 LJRC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets &amp; How to Watch<\/h2>\n<div class=\"di-callout\">\n<div class=\"di-update-header\">TICKETS \u2013 GENERAL ADMISSION<\/div>\n<p><strong>Online:<\/strong> $30 (advance) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/ihra.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IHRA.com\/events<\/a><br \/><strong>Gate (adult daily):<\/strong> $40<br \/><strong>Kids 12 and under:<\/strong> Free<br \/><strong>Veterans &amp; Active Military:<\/strong> Free + one guest 50% off<br \/><strong>Friday Night $40 carload special<\/strong> starting 3 p.m.<br \/><strong>Camping spaces available:<\/strong> 740-928-5706<\/div>\n<div class=\"di-callout\">\n<div class=\"di-update-header\">LIVE BROADCAST \u2013 SPEED SPORT<\/div>\n<p>Speed Sport carries the live IHRA Triple Crown broadcast from Darana Raceway. Track-side fans tune Tower Radio 88.5 FM for round-by-round audio.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By the Numbers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"di-bynumbers\">\n<h3>2026 IHRA Triple Crown \u2013 Race 1 Hebron<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">$1M<\/span><span class=\"label\">Per Class Bonus<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">5<\/span><span class=\"label\">$1M-Eligible Classes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">3<\/span><span class=\"label\">Triple Crown Races<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">15<\/span><span class=\"label\">Top Fuel Entries<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">15<\/span><span class=\"label\">Funny Car Entries<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">18<\/span><span class=\"label\">Nitro Harley Entries<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">300+<\/span><span class=\"label\">MPH Top Fuel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">12,000<\/span><span class=\"label\">Top Fuel Horsepower<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">$30<\/span><span class=\"label\">Adult Online Ticket<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"num\">FREE<\/span><span class=\"label\">Kids 12 &amp; Under<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track Info \u2013 Darana Raceway<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Darana Raceway (formerly National Trail Raceway)<\/strong><br \/>2650 National Rd SW<br \/>Hebron, OH 43025<\/p>\n<p>Hebron sits just east of Columbus on US-40. The facility is one of the longest-tenured drag strips in the Midwest and now operates under Darana Raceway branding. Tower Radio: 88.5 FM. Camping available \u2013 740-928-5706.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drag Illustrated Coverage Hub<\/h2>\n<p>Drag Illustrated\u2019s 2026 IHRA Triple Crown coverage rolls live from Hebron Wednesday through Sunday. Round-by-round qualifying results, eliminations, photo galleries, storylines and winner\u2019s circle coverage refresh on this page. Powered by Larry Jeffers Race Cars.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a live event hub \u2013 refresh through Sunday for updates. Tag <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DragIllustrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@DragIllustrated<\/a> with your trackside photos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-modified-info\">This story was originally published on June 17, 2026. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DI_flat_red-e1711481551475.png\" width=\"20px\" alt=\"Drag Illustrated\"><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/2026-ihra-triple-crown-hebron-darana-raceway\/\">2026 IHRA Triple Crown at Darana Raceway, Hebron: Schedule, Drivers, Storylines &amp; Live Coverage<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/dragillustrated.com\/\">Drag Illustrated<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ONE WEEK OUT. THREE RACES. ONE MILLION ON THE LINE. EACH. The 2026 IHRA Triple Crown opens at Darana Raceway in Hebron, Ohio on June 19-20. Five classes \u2013 Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Mountain Motor Pro Stock \u2013 are each eligible for a $1 million bonus if a single competitor wins [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-103969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103969"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103969\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}