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 MECHANICSVILLE,
MARYLAND (January 19, 2023) – For
the first time since 1991, MIR has
changed sanctioning bodies. MIR is
officially a member track of the
World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA).
This will be the fourth different
sanctioning body that MIR will be
apart of after opening in July of
1966. In 1966, the facility was
apart of the NASCAR sanctioning body
when it had a drag racing division.
Several years later, MIR made the
switch to National Hot Rod
Association (NHRA), and at the start
of the 1992 season, became a part of
the International Hot Rod
Association (IHRA). The WDRA is the
first sanctioning body created since
November of 1970, when formed by
Larry Carrier.
Under the ownership of Don Scott, a
former track operator at Central
Illinois Dragway and long-time
competitor, the WDRA looks to fill
voids left with recent sanctioning
body changes. The WDRA’s mission is
to provide drag racing facilities
and sportsman racers a platform to
flourish for decades to come.
 Don
Scott also has some of the best
resources available at the WDRA.
This includes former sanctioning
body president and multi-track
owner, Scott Gardner. Plus, a Track
Advisory Council has been formed to
assist in helping fellow member
tracks as well as provide direction
and input as the WDRA continues to
grow out of its infancy. The council
consists of Jason Peterson (US 131
Motorsports Park), Royce Miller
(Maryland International Raceway),
Carl Blanton (Mo-Kan Dragway) and
Jeff Miles (Darlington Dragway).
These individuals will play key
roles in the development of the WDRA.
We also see other familiar faces
that include former Division
Directors John O’Neal and Josh Peake.
While many details are still coming
together over the next few months
for a program still in the growing
stages, familiar favorite events
will be continuing. The WDRA will
hold a Sportsman Series event here
at MIR. In 2023, the Bracket Finals
will also be run, but MIR racers
will be making a trek to New
Alexandria, PA to Keystone Raceway
Park for a change of scenery. In
2024 however, MIR racers will have
home track advantage as MIR will be
the host track for the Bracket
Finals. The Summit World
Championships will be run at
Darlington Dragway where the Summit
Drag Racing Series Champions will
all race for the World Championship.
The 2023 season continues to shape
up to be a fantastic one and MIR is
excited to become part of WDRA. The
WDRA will be “The New Home of
Sportsman Racing” and will focus on
the backbone of the drag racing
industry; The men, women, and
juniors that will be racing at the
weekly programs that are supported
by so many racers and business. You
can find out more about the WDRA by
visiting:
https://www.racewdra.com/
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