Is Mike Dunn still with IHRA?

Is Mike Dunn still with IHRA?

The former nitro racer turned television analyst and now IHRA President has a grand vision for the IHRA. He’s suspended the professional show until 2018, and will head into this season with a new television package and a sportsman-only program aimed at rebuiding the organization from the ground up.

How old is Jim Dunn Funny Car Owner?

Dunn, 82, is the owner and tuner of the Circle K HEMI® engine-powered Dodge Charger R/T nitro funny car driven by John Hale.

Is Larry Dixon racing again?

Dixon was suspended indefinitely in 2017 by the NHRA after showing off a two-seater dragster meant to give rides to customers as part of a drag racing experience. Dixon has 62 career wins, which places him fifth on the NHRA all-time wins list among pro racers.

Who’s the president of the IHRA?

Presidency 2022 The IHRA President is Ambassador Ann Bernes.

What does IHRA stand for in racing?

IHRA Abenity Perks Program — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Sportsman Spectacular presented by Hagerty and Moser Engineering will return to Onawa (Iowa) Dragway with a two-day event on July 9-10.

Is Jim Dunn married?

Jim Dunn (Washington politician)

Is Jim Dunn alive?

Jim Dunn, co-founder and namesake of luxury retailer J.R. Dunn Jewelers in Lighthouse Point, has died. He was 78. Originally from Massachusetts, Dunn founded what would become known as J.R. Dunn in 1969 with his wife, Ann Marie.

What is the difference between NHRA and IHRA?

NHRA is in the business of controlling drag racing in effort to line their own pockets, not actually promoting it. IHRA will accept NHRA licensing and rules, but not necessarily the other way around for an official event. – Most smaller tracks will accept either credentials though.

How much does it cost to ride in a Top Fuel dragster?

* THE BOTTOM LINE: Assuming all the equipment is paid off, the crew worked for free, & for once, NOTHING BLOWS UP, each run costs an estimated $1,000 per second. It will be at least $7K.

Did Larry Dixon win his lawsuit?

A U.S. district judge has largely sided with the National Hot Rod Association in its fight with three-time champion drag racer Larry Dixon, dismissing most of the claims in Dixon’s antitrust lawsuit against the California-based group. Two claims survived, and U.S. District Judge James R.

Who owns Great Lakes Dragaway?

Current track owners Randy Henning and Marcel Kuper have continued to build upon that glorious past and have made improvements to the facility highlighted by a quarter-mile drag strip. Henning is an accomplished racer, first going down the track as a 16-year-old in a 1952 Chevrolet.

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