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IHRA Announces 2025 Summit Team Finals Dates and Locations

Seven Exciting Events Set Across the country

HAMILTON, Ohio – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially released the schedule for the 2025 Summit Team Finals, a series of thrilling races that bring together some of the most talented drag racers in the country. These competitions, held at seven tracks across the South and Midwest, are among the most anticipated events of the year.

While the on-track action is a major draw, IHRA members consistently praise the sense of camaraderie and teamwork that define the Summit Team Finals. Representing their home tracks, racers not only compete for individual titles but also contribute to their teams’ overall success, making for an electrifying atmosphere.

2025 IHRA Summit Team Finals Schedule

Division 6 (Midwest) – Humboldt County Dragway (Aug. 21-23)

The 2025 Summit Team Finals will kick off at Humboldt County Dragway, where Thunder Valley Dragway will seek to defend its 2024 team championship. Individual champions from last year include:

• Top: Brian Wood

• Mod: Colton Bierle

• Sportsman: Wade Lardy

• Motorcycle: Mike Robbins

• Jr. Dragster: Kaden Crawford

Division 5 (Thunder) – Muncie Dragway (Sept. 4-6)

Next, the action moves to Muncie Dragway in Indiana, a historic track that first opened on Easter Sunday in 1960. The track also enters the 2025 finals as the reigning team champion.
Defending individual winners include:

• Top: TJ Trench

• Mod: Greg Dillman

• Sportsman: Jimmie Barrett

• Motorcycle: Thomas Bixler

• Jr. Dragster: Owen Zwetow

Division 2 (Heat Wave) – Holly Springs Motorsports (Sept. 11-14)

For the third consecutive year, Holly Springs Motorsports will host the Division 2 Summit Team Finals. Last year, Gleason Raceway Park claimed the team title. The 2024 individual champions were:

• Top: Lonnie Rice

• Mod: John Burleson

• Sportsman: Chris Foster

• Motorcycle: Billy Warren Jr.

• Jr. Dragster: Gavin Jones

Division 3 (North Stars) – Quaker City Motorsports Park (Sept. 18-20)

Racers will then head to Quaker City Motorsports Park in Salem, Ohio, as the home track aims for an impressive fourth consecutive team championship. Defending individual winners include:

• Top: Brittany Dumonte

• Mod: Mark Miller

• Sportsman: Joe Tharp Jr.

• Motorcycle: Austin Stidham

• Jr. Dragster: Kaiden Travis

Division 9 (Raiders) – Union Dragway (Sept. 25-28)

The Division 9 Summit Team Finals will take place at Union Dragway, where Darlington Dragway took the 2024 team title.
Individual winners from last year include:

• Top: Adam Keir

• Mod: Staten Nichols

• Sportsman: Trey Sikes

• Motorcycle: Todd Payne

• Jr. Dragster: Rylan Williams

Division 4 (Renegades) – Xtreme Raceway Park (Sept. 25-27)

Taking place the same weekend as the Division 9 event, the Division 4 Summit Team Finals will be hosted by Xtreme Raceway Park. The home track is aiming for its third straight title, and last year’s individual champions were:

• Top: Scott Wallace

• Mod: Jake Howard

• Sportsman: Robert Schoemer

• Motorcycle: Chaz Landers

• Jr. Dragster: Tate Hildebrandt

Notably, both Scott Wallace and Tate Hildebrandt secured victories in both the Division 4 Finals and the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Championships in 2024, making them racers to watch in the upcoming season.

Division 8 (South) – Rocket City Dragway (Oct. 2-4)

The 2025 Summit Team Finals will conclude at Rocket City Dragway, where Knoxville Dragway looks to defend its 2024 team championship. Individual winners from last year include:

• Top: Steve Breeden

• Mod: Chris Blair

• Sportsman: Chester Lay

• Motorcycle: Corey Lee

• Jr. Dragster: CJ Handy

Looking Ahead

As the 2025 Summit Team Finals approach, fans and racers alike can expect high-stakes competition, passionate rivalries, and unforgettable moments at each event. More detailed schedules and updates will be released as the events draw closer.

For the latest information, visit IHRA.com and follow IHRA on social media.

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