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Rockingham Speedway has a new owner as IHRA purchases historic track

Story byMotorsport photoNick DeGrootWed, December 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM UTC·2 min readRockingham Speedway has a new owner, again. This time, it's the IHRA that has stepped in to acquire 'The Rock' with plans to preserving the once-abandoned facility. The IHRA is bankrolled by owner Darryl H. Cuttel, who also owns the Ohio-based Darana Hybrid electrical-mechanical contractor, which does work for Elon Musk companies such as xAI, Tesla, and SpaceX.

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Key Highlights

  • Over the past year, Cuttel purchased the IHRA, numerous tracks (mostly drag strips), tractor pulling and even a power boat series.
  • The IHRA recently launched its own Stock Car Series as well. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“IHRA recognizes what Rockingham Speedway means to this community and to motorsports fans around the world,” said Darryl Cuttell, Owner of IHRA.
  • “This is a special place with a strong foundation.
  • Our goal is to be good stewards of the facility, respect its history, and work collaboratively to bring quality racing and entertainment back to The Rock.”Rockingham hosted NASCAR Cup races between 1965 and 2004.
  • There was an attempt to revive the track by Andy Hillenburg, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series held races there in both 2012 and 2013.
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