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<\/p>\nThe 2025 International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit SuperSeries World Finals, scheduled for October 16-18, will take place at a new venue: Alabama International Dragway.<\/p>\n
The Steele, Alabama, track boasts a long-standing relationship with IHRA, dating back to its opening. Alabama International Dragway hosted the IHRA Super Nationals from 1993-95, with notable winners including IHRA Hall of Fame drivers Scotty Cannon and Anthony Bertozzi. Other champions included Top Fuel drivers Clayton Harris and Rhonda Hartman, Pro Mod standout Tommy Mauney, and Pro Stock legend Roy Hill.<\/p>\n
The venue features both 1\/8-mile and 1\/4-mile track configurations, earning it the well-deserved tagline, \u201cWhere Records Fall.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spanning 100 acres, the facility includes asphalt pit areas, 10,000-seat bleachers, concessions, restrooms, and trackside RV lots. One of its most significant advantages is its convenient location between Gadsden and Birmingham, just off Interstate 59 at Exit 174.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlabama International is a fantastic location centrally positioned and, in the South, which gives us an advantage with the weather,\u201d IHRA President Rich Schaefer said. \u201cOf course, weather is always a factor, but temperature isn\u2019t a concern here. It\u2019s an outstanding IHRA track in an ideal spot.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the past three years, Holly Springs Motorsports Park in Mississippi hosted the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals. The move isn\u2019t a reflection on the previous venue but rather an effort to refresh the event and highlight IHRA\u2019s premier national championship in bracket racing.<\/p>\n
\u201cHolly Springs has been a great partner, and I\u2019m sure it will continue to be, along with (track co-owner) Dominic Blasco and his team,\u201d Schaefer noted. \u201cThis decision wasn\u2019t about their performance or anything they\u2019ve done in the past. We just wanted to rotate the location and ensure the World Finals weren\u2019t held at the same venue as a Division Finals.\u201d<\/p>\n
The updated schedule also benefits racers who qualify for both the IHRA and WDRA World Finals. The WDRA Finals are set for October 25-27 at Montgomery International Dragway, just two hours south of Alabama International Dragway.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving the WDRA Finals so close is a huge advantage. Some racers qualify for both series by competing at different home tracks,\u201d Schaefer said. \u201cA racer can compete for an IHRA World Championship at Alabama International, then either stay in Alabama or head home before returning for the WDRA Finals. It\u2019s a great opportunity and a cost-saving option for many competitors.\u201d<\/p>\n
With thrilling events happening year-round at both Alabama International Dragway and Holly Springs Motorsports Park, fans and racers can stay updated by visiting the tracks\u2019 websites and social media pages.<\/p>\n
For more news on the IHRA Summit SuperSeries program, be sure to check IHRA.com and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n
This story was originally published on February 27, 2025. <\/p>\n
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