FAIRFIELD, Ohio — The International Hot Rod Association announced the appointment of Dustin Farthing as the president of the organization, marking a major step forward in the company’s continued expansion across multiple motorsports disciplines.
Farthing brings decades of experience as both a world champion racer and successful business leader. Widely recognized as one of the most accomplished personal watercraft racers in the world, Farthing has earned more than 30 professional world championships throughout his career while also competing across multiple forms of motorsports including offshore racing, snowcross, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo competition.
Farthing replaces Leah Martin, who led the company from early December through mid-May.
Beyond racing, Farthing has built and operated multiple successful businesses nationwide, including powersports dealerships, motorsports operations, sponsorship programs, and large-scale construction companies.
Farthing will oversee the continued growth and strategic direction of the IHRA across all divisions including drag racing, offshore powerboat racing, personal watercraft, stock car racing, pulling, snowmobile competition, concerts and future motorsports expansions.
“IHRA has an incredible foundation, an iconic brand, and some of the most passionate racers and fans in motorsports,” said Dustin Farthing. “This organization has the opportunity to become one of the most powerful motorsports platforms in the world by uniting multiple disciplines under one vision. Our focus moving forward will be growing the sport, supporting racers and tracks, building stronger sponsor partnerships, and creating world-class experiences for fans, competitors, and communities across the country.”
Founded in 1970, the International Hot Rod Association has long been recognized as one of the premier sanctioning bodies in North American motorsports. Originally built around drag racing, the organization has rapidly expanded in recent years into offshore powerboat racing, stock car racing, pulling, and personal watercraft competition.
Under the ownership of Darryl Cuttell, the IHRA has entered an aggressive growth phase with expanded national schedules, acquisitions of additional racing properties, and the continued development of new motorsports divisions.
“Dustin is exactly the type of leader this organization needs as we continue building the future of the IHRA,” said Cuttell. “He understands racers, sponsors, promotion, operations, and the business side of motorsports at the highest level. More importantly, he brings energy, vision, and a racer-first mentality that aligns perfectly with where we are taking this company. We believe Dustin will play a major role in helping elevate IHRA into one of the most recognized motorsports organizations in the world.”
