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33-403: IHRA may refer to: International Hot Rod Association International Hotel & Restaurant Association International Harm Reduction Association International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Intersex Human Rights Australia Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

66-592: A city , and the City of Norwalk dates from April 12, 1881. The gastroenteritis -causing virus norovirus is named after the city. It was initially named the "Norwalk Agent". The virus was discovered via electron microscopy of a stool sample from the town in 1972. Norwalk is located at the center of the Firelands , a subregion of the Connecticut Western Reserve . The subregion's name recalls

99-403: A 'junior' Pro Stock class for small-block and V6 engines, named Factory Modified, which lasted until the end of the 1990 season. However, financial failure meant that Meyer's reign lasted just one year before the association was again sold on. In 1988, the headquarters moved back to Bristol, Tennessee, under the ownership of Ted Jones and Jim Ruth. In 1990, an all new class, Pro Modified ,

132-589: A proposal to the Government. IHRA Australia does not have a published rulebook. ANDRA has periodically run Group One cars since (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock), as most teams have switched to IHRA and its 400 Thunder series. However, recently Top Fuel Australia (the organization that represents the Top Fuel Team owners) extracted itself from the 400 Thunder Series due to the series lack of National coverage and steady decline since its inception. More recently,

165-585: A sportsman only series with track sanctioning after 2014 with elimination of national events, leaving NHRA the only viable drag racing series for the general public. In addition to tracks in 30 states in the continental United States, IHRA oversees tracks in Canada , Hawaii , and Aruba . Despite the "international" in its name the IHRA was for years based solely in the United States . However, in recent years

198-422: A standstill. However, in 1815, Platt Benedict of Danbury, Connecticut , visited and examined the present site of Norwalk. He returned to Danbury and purchased 1,300 acres (5.3 km ) of land with an eye toward establishing a town. In July 1817, Benedict returned to Norwalk with his family and immediately built a house. This was the first permanent residence established within the limits of Norwalk. In May 1818,

231-643: Is hosted in the province of Ontario (Grand Bend) and one in Alberta (Edmonton). In addition to Canada, there are IHRA tracks outside the Continental USA in Hawaii ( Hilo Dragstrip ), Alaska ( Alaska Raceway Park ), and Aruba (International Raceway Park Aruba). In 2015, the IHRA also added three Australian tracks following the split from Australian National Drag Racing Association Perth Motorplex , Willowbank Raceway , and Sydney Dragway joining as part of

264-476: The Cleveland–Akron–Canton combined statistical area . Norwalk is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Lake Erie , 51 miles (82 km) west/southwest of Cleveland , 59 miles (95 km) southeast of Toledo , and 58 miles (93 km) west/northwest of Akron . On July 11, 1779, Norwalk, Connecticut , was burned by British Loyalists under Lieutenant-general William Tryon . In 1800,

297-473: The Ohio Turnpike , are approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Norwalk's city limits with an interchange at U.S. Route 250 . The U.S. highways that run through Norwalk include U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 250 . State highways that run through Norwalk include Ohio State Route 13 , State Route 18 , and State Route 61 . Furthermore, State Route 601 is an alternate two-lane highway that acts as

330-501: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.15 square miles (23.70 km ), of which 8.87 square miles (22.97 km ) is land and 0.28 square miles (0.73 km ) is water. The city of Norwalk is bound by Norwalk Township in each direction and a small portion of the west side is bound by Ridgefield Township. The city is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Lake Erie. As of

363-492: The census of 2010, there were 17,012 people, 6,764 households, and 4,385 families living in the city. The population density was 1,917.9 inhabitants per square mile (740.5/km ). There were 7,446 housing units at an average density of 839.5 per square mile (324.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White , 1.9% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 3.2% from other races , and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of

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396-536: The Australian Government appointed Motorsport Australia organization stated that it does not acknowledge IHRA Australia as a Drag Racing sanctioning body, for numerous reasons. Norwalk, Ohio Norwalk is a city in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio , United States. The population was 17,068 at the 2020 census . The city is the center of the Norwalk micropolitan area and part of

429-711: The IHRA-sanctioned 400 Thunder series. A few months later, Cairns ' Springmount Raceway joined the IHRA. Shortly thereafter, in 2016, Perth Motorplex returned to ANDRA sanctioning following an extensive tender process run by the Western Australia State Government, which owns the Perth Motorplex. ANDRA was deemed to have a more comprehensive set or rules and procedures which Drag Racing events would be run in accordance with, one major point being that IHRA Australia did not submit

462-589: The U.S. federal government gave an area in the Connecticut Western Reserve as compensation; and in 1806, 13 men arrived to make the first survey of what would be called the Firelands . Between 1806 and 1810, many families made the trip to look over land they had purchased in the Firelands. During the War of 1812 , because of the fear of British and Indian raids, settlement of the Huron County area came almost to

495-401: The average family size was 3.06. Age distribution was 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males. The median household income was $ 37,778, and the median family income

528-546: The city is served by the Norwalk City School District . Outlying portions of the city are also served by the Edison Local , Monroeville Local and Western Reserve Local School Districts. Norwalk is also home to multiple religious schools, including Norwalk Catholic Schools / Saint Paul High School (Roman Catholic), and Trinity Christian Academy . Interstates 80 and 90 , also known as

561-401: The city. The population density was 1,950.3 inhabitants per square mile (753.0/km ). There were 6,687 housing units at an average density of 803.1 per square mile (310.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.53% White , 1.95% African American , 0.22% Native American , 0.32% Asian , 1.86% from other races , and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82% of

594-466: The class was reinstated for the 1987 season. Carrier is also credited with initiating drag racing's long-term sponsorship association with the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company 's Winston brand, which has ended. IHRA headquarters briefly moved to Waco, Texas in 1988 after it was purchased by Texan racer and track operator Billy Meyer who made many changes to the organization, some of which proved controversial amongst racers such as completely restructuring

627-548: The county seat was successfully removed from Avery, Ohio , to Norwalk. Benedict was the first white permanent settler in Norwalk, when he came with his wife, Sarah DeForest, and their children. His descendants remained prominent in the area. On January 19, 1936, the Sandusky Daily Register published the obituary of John L. Severance , the multi-millionaire businessman and Standard Oil founding member. In

660-561: The founding of the area as one for settlers from cities in Connecticut that were largely destroyed by fire during the Revolutionary War . Several locations in the Firelands were named in honor of those cities, including Danbury , Greenwich , Groton , New Haven , New London , Norwalk, Norwich , and Ridgefield . Other locations were named for the settlers, including Clarksfield , Perkins , and Sherman . According to

693-588: The funny car class again due to sponsor problems caused by a deep recession in the American economy. In 1998, the organization was purchased by Bill Bader who significantly expanded the promotion in the Great Lakes from his headquarters in Norwalk, Ohio . He sold the IHRA to Clear Channel Communications , but remained as president until his retirement in October 2004. The headquarters remain in Norwalk, which

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726-400: The obituary, he is listed as "a great grandson of Platt Benedict, one of the founders of [Norwalk, Ohio]". Among the earliest settlers of Norwalk were other men of wealth and education. They brought with them not only the customs, but also the architecture of New England . Many of their homes are still standing today. In 1881, Norwalk's population reached the required minimum to incorporate as

759-512: The organization has made significant inroads north of the border. The IHRA's first major event in Canada was a one-off in 1992 at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario but it wasn't until later in the decade that Canadian events became the regular fixtures they are today. The IHRA is now the premiere motorsports sanctioning body in Canada, holding three national drag racing events. One event

792-405: The population. There were 6,377 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and

825-442: The population. There were 6,764 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

858-520: The sportsman classes overnight. Another radical change came as a result of Meyer's ownership of the Texas Motorplex , considered then to be the premier drag racing facility in the world. The Motorplex had previously been the NHRA's flagship track but for 1988 it hosted two IHRA national events and was the site of Top Fuel's first 4 second run by Eddie Hill . Other changes included the addition of

891-468: The title IHRA . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=IHRA&oldid=919412823 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages International Hot Rod Association The IHRA

924-427: Was $ 45,789. Males had a median income of $ 36,582 versus $ 22,165 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,519. About 6.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. Due to city annexations and previously determined school district boundaries, Norwalk is served by four public school districts. The majority of

957-428: Was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age in the city was 37 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female. At the 2000 census , there were 16,238 people, 6,377 households and 4,234 families living in

990-555: Was formed in November 1970 by businessman Larry Carrier. Throughout this period the organization was operated primarily in the south-eastern United States from its headquarters in Bristol, Tennessee . The IHRA initially followed the NHRA's professional class structure of Top Fuel , Funny Car and Pro Stock until the 1984 season when it decided to drop the premier Top Fuel category, an arrangement that only lasted three years before

1023-503: Was introduced which has since become a feature at IHRA events and has become one of drag racing’s most successful classes enjoying popularity in both North America and Europe . During this period Pro Modified became the IHRA's main asset in its recovery from the 1988 season that had nearly destroyed it. However, the nitromethane powered Funny Car class was dropped for the 1991 season only to be reinstated for 1992 before being dropped again, not to return until 2006. In 2009 IHRA dropped

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1056-412: Was once the site of the IHRA's flagship World Nationals event. In 2005, Clear Channel was split into Clear Channel Radio and Live Nation , with IHRA becoming part of the latter. Feld Entertainment bought Live Nation's motorsports division in 2008, and operated the IHRA for four years. In 2010, the IHRA adopted the "Chicago style" format for professional classes, which was criticised by racers. IHRA

1089-460: Was purchased by Palm Beach International Raceway owners in 2013 and was renamed IHRA Motorsports. PBIR also owns and operates Memphis International Raceway since 2011. Those companies were integrated into IRG Sports + Entertainment also in 2013. IRG also eliminated the Chicago format for 2014. IRG has since sold off its race tracks, and currently only operates the sanctioning body. IHRA became

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