US EditionRockingham Speedway Officially Sold to IHRA
IHRA plans to restore Rockingham Speedway into a multi-use venue with upgraded facilities, fan amenities, and entertainment alongside racing events starting in 2026.
- On Wednesday, the International Hot Rod Association announced it has purchased Rockingham Speedway, with Darryl Cuttell, Owner of IHRA, linked to the acquisition.
- Financial records indicate unpaid vendor and repair bills as documents showed Dan Lovenheim had more than $600,000 in unpaid bills, and the track sought $375,000 t for SAFER Barriers, Richmond County Commissioner Jamie Gathings said.
- IHRA plans to restore and enhance Rockingham Speedway into a multi-use destination with facility upgrades, improved fan amenities, and concerts and festival-style experiences.
- In the coming months, IHRA will release details about the Easter weekend event, with advance tickets available at www.racetherock.com and www.trackenterprises.com including NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series West activities.
- IHRA leadership framed the purchase as part of a broader strategy to revitalize historic motorsports venues and anticipates collaborating with Bob Sargent and Track Enterprises.
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More Big IHRA Moves: IHRA Purchases Rockingham Speedway and Shares Long-Term Vision for “The Rock”!
Well, we thought that the news about Heartland Park Topeka would be the last big IHRA announcement of 2025, but they squeaked another one in under the wire with a New Year’s Eve announcement that they have also just bought Rockingham Speedway! “The Rock” has been a huge part of American oval track racing and is one of the most iconic tracks in North Carolina, and that’s saying something. So what does this purchase mean? Read the full announcemen…
Rockingham Speedway sold to IHRA
The famed North Carolina track has been acquired by the International Hot Rod Association The IHRA buying spree continues. The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has purchased Rockingham Speedway. The track in Rockingham, North Carolina is a 0.94-mile oval. This is fresh off the news of the IHRA purchasing Memphis Motorsports Park. And, it pairs with a brand new oval stock car racing series coming in 2026. IHRA announces short track series…
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