The IHRA has acquired Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School, the organization announced.

For more than four decades, Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School has delivered instruction to drag racers around the world. Its alumni include national event-winning drivers in both Professional and Sportsman categories, with more than 25,000 graduates having completed the school's renowned programs.

The school will continue to operate with the same staff, curriculum, equipment and instructors, including Frank Hawley, under IHRA ownership.

"When I met [IHRA Owner] Darryl Cuttell, I was very impressed with his ambitious vision to grow the popularity of motorsports around the world," said Hawley. "Darryl is working to coalesce motorsports entertainment with other traditional forms of entertainment at IHRA facilities. Our industry has been looking for leadership like this, and we are ready to join in the mission. My entire life has been devoted to the sport of drag racing, and I can't think of a better way to continue the legacy of our school than under the ownership of the IHRA."

"Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School is one of the most important institutions our sport has ever known," said Cuttell. "This is not about changing what works—it's about protecting a legacy, investing in education and safety, and ensuring that racers at every level have access to the very best training in the world. IHRA is honored to carry this responsibility forward."

"Education is the foundation of safe, competitive, and sustainable racing," said IHRA President Leah Martin. "Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School represents the gold standard in driver development. By bringing the school into the IHRA family, we are reinforcing our commitment to racers—giving them the tools, training, and pathways they need to grow from grassroots competition to the highest levels of the sport."

Additional details regarding future programs and expanded offerings will be announced in the coming months.

For more information, visit ihra.com or frankhawley.com.