2025 IHRA Summit SuperSeries

The IHRA Summit SuperSeries is a prestigious bracket racing championship series organized by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), considered the top level of grassroots Sportsman drag racing, where racers compete at their local tracks to qualify for the ultimate "Summit SuperSeries World Finals" event with large prize payouts and championship titles across various classes like Top, Mod, Sportsman,  Motorcycle, and Junior Dragster; essentially the pinnacle of bracket racing within the IHRA.

Key points about the IHRA Summit SuperSeries:   

• Focus on Sportsman Racing: Primarily designed for grassroots bracket racing competitors in different Sportsman classes. 
• Qualifying Process: Racers earn points at their local IHRA member tracks to qualify for the World Finals. 
• World Finals Event: The  culmination of the series, where the best racers from across the  country compete for the IHRA World Championship titles in various classes. 
• High Stakes: Offers significant prize money and recognition for champions at the World Finals. 
• Prestige in Bracket Racing: Considered one of the most prestigious championship events in bracket racing.

Wisconsin International Raceway is a participating IHRA Summit SuperSeries track. Our drag racing bracket program is available to IHRA members and non members.  Non members are eligible to win WIR class championships.  IHRA competition requires an IHRA membership and license.  You may visit the IHRA membership center at https://www.ihraracer.com/members/membership-center or chat with a track official at WIR on race day for more information.  IHRA member or not, everyone is welcome to participate in the bracket racing program at any point during the season.

WIR's 2025 Bracket Drag Racing Program has 4 scheduled rounds and one rain date (if needed).  

~ Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Gertrude's Ice Spring Kick Off

~ Saturday, June 21, 2025 - WIR Ironman Classic

~ Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Summer Nationals Jet Show

~ Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Les Stumpf Ford Jet Car Nationals

~ Rain Date, if needed, September, 20, 2025

There are five competition classes. 

~ Top Eliminator (Box) - 1/8 mile competition

~ Hot Rod Eliminator (No Box/Mod) - 1/8 mile competition

~ Street Eliminator - 1/4 mile competition

~ Junior Dragster - 1/8 mil competition

~ Motorcycle/Snowmobile* - 1/4 mile competition

     *Bikes and sleds can run against cars if they qualify in Top or Hot Rod.

The first round of 2025 IHRA Summit SuperSeries racing is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025.  Be sure to get your membership and complete license passes by the first date you race to ensure your points count towards winning an IHRA championship.

IHRA Summit SuperSeries championship will go to the track champion in each class. In the event, the WIR IHRA Summit SuperSeries champion has already secured a 2025 championship at another track, the next eligible competitor will be awarded WIR IHRA Summit SuperSeries champion.  If the track champion is not an IHRA  licensed member the next highest ranking licensed member is the IHRA World Finals qualifier.

Licensed IHRA member champions are eligible to compete in the  IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals October 23 - 25, 2025 at Holly Springs Motorsports track in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

All IHRA safety rules and general race regulations are in effect for ALL classes.  https://www.ihraracer.com/programs/super-series/

Race procedures, class and facilities rules specific to WIR may be referenced at link coming soon. 

The IHRA Suspended Drivers list will be enforced.