Whether it's roofing or racing, Vernon Rowland has it covered.The 48-year-old owner of a commercial roofing business in Oklahoma was one of the leading drivers in the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Sportsman National Championship all season.With three wins and four final-round appearances, Rowland became the IHRA Super Rod...

Winning an International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) World Championship is difficult no matter the circumstances; throw in a battle with Mother Nature and the task becomes even more daunting. IHRA Stock World Champion Myron Piatek was set to compete at the season's final two events at Dragway 42 in West...

If ever something was meant to be, perhaps it was the IHRA Summit Sportsman National Championship Troy Williams Jr. won in Top Sportsman this year. Williams had won multiple championships but none when he faced a significant health challenge and missed a large part of the season like he did...

Rob Harvischak from Warren, Ohio won Sunday's International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Sportsman National Championship race at Dragway 42 to become IHRA Top Sportsman National Champion.Harvischak's victory allowed him to overtake Marlon Goates, the Troy, Texas driver who came into the weekend as the class leader.Troy Williams Jr. from...

When International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) teams arrive at Dragway 42 later this week for the final weekend of the IHRA Summit Sportsman National Championship, they won't find one general manager; they'll be greeted by co-general managers. Gary Harper joined the Dragway 42 team in August after working at several...

Wikipedia defines Mechanical Engineering as a discipline that "applies engineering, physics and material science principles to design, analyze, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems." International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Sportsman National Championship driver Steve Furr applies the skills he uses in his vocation as a mechanical engineer to his advantage...

She comes from Campobello, in upstate South Carolina's Spartanburg County. The 2010 census counted just over 500 residents, but one of the town's families has contributed several racecar drivers and one gifted singer to International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) events.Meet the Volkman family: IHRA Summit Sportsman National Championship drivers Emily,...

Merrill Schrimscher doesn't subscribe to the theory that bigger is always better.Instead, the veteran racer from Lake Mary, Fla., found his quick success racing after switching to a smaller engine. He changed out the 396-cubic inch motor in his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro to a 350-cubic inch motor. And, it's hard...

Johnny Tolisano is proving that he can run with the big boys.After dominating in Junior Dragsters, Tolisano is now the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Sportsman National Championship leader in Top Dragster.It really should come as no surprise that the 21-year-old, who previously raced as John Tolisano III, is...

One of the worst natural disasters in American history couldn't keep James McPherson Jr. from the racetrack.The longtime resident of New Orleans was one of the victims when the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. The storm surge caused multiple failures of the levees holding back Lake Pontchartrain, and...