FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Round three of the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series and IHRA Small Tire BRATZ Series will be relocated from Montgomery (Ala.) International Dragway to Darana Raceway in Hebron, Ohio.
The event will begin with testing May 6, following by racing on May 7-9 at the track formerly known as National Trail Raceway.
IHRA officials made the announcement in a statement on Friday afternoon.
“This decision follows a recent shooting at the Montgomery facility,” the statement read. “While the situation is unrelated to our operations, we agreed alongside track leadership that relocating the event is the most responsible course of action out of an abundance of caution. The safety of our racers, their families, crews, partners, fans, and staff remain our top priority. This decision reflects our commitment to providing a safe and professional environment for everyone involved.”
With this move, the May 7–9 event in Hebron will now be branded as the IHRA Spring Nationals.
As the third race of the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series season, this event remains a key stop in the race for IHRA championships.
Due to the relocation, adjustments have been made to the existing event schedule at Darana Raceway to accommodate the IHRA national event weekend.
“To support the IHRA National Series, we’ve adjusted our schedule by moving our points race weekend to June 12–14 and canceling the Darana Triple 5’s event,” said Derrick Beach, General Manager of Darana Raceway. “We will communicate additional details, including schedule updates and ticketing information, directly with racers, teams, and ticket holders.”
