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2026 IHRA Acquires Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, Preserving a Legendary Legacy While Expanding the Future of Driver Development FAIRFIELD, OH — March 31, 2026 — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the acquisition of Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, one of the...

IHRA just bought Frank Hawley’s drag racing school.

I think the Lord would have understood if you would have left a little early for a NASCAR race. 🙂

That’s usually the same with Bowman.

Alex was an awesome kid when he first started driving quarter midgets and he is still an amazing young man. It really sucks seeing him have so many physical problems at this point in his career. He has been caught up in so many accidents that were no fault of his own. I hope he has a full...

The 48 crew drops the ball again. 😞

That guy should be banned from ever singing the National Anthem ever again. That was brutal. :eek:

The truck went back to Fitzgerald / Semi Casual for some upgrades after it was sold when Alex stopped competing in pro-stock.

Herre is a Rolling CB interview with Ken when he was driving the hauler for Alex Laughlin when he was in pro-stock. Fitzgerald built this truck in 7 days.

Here is a tour of Elite Motorsports with Erica Enders.

Here are a couple of videos some of you gearheads might enjoy., This is when Fitzgerald custom trucks did a custom build on a 389 Pete for Elite Motorsports. This is the truck that pulls Erica Enders pro-stock trailer. You might have to rewind the second video to the start.