IHRA Buys Rockingham Speedway, Plans Revival as Multi-Use Motorsports Hub

The purchase launches a plan to restore The Rock as a broader destination with national-series racing confirmed for Easter Weekend 2026.

Overview

The International Hot Rod Association has acquired Rockingham Speedway, taking ownership of the one-mile North Carolina oval.
IHRA says the venue will add facility upgrades, enhanced fan amenities, concerts, and festival-style programming alongside racing.
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series East are scheduled to race there on Easter Weekend 2026.
IHRA owner Darryl Cuttell framed the move as stewardship that respects the track’s legacy and collaborates with the community to bring back quality events.
Local tourism leaders voiced support for the new ownership, and IHRA says more details on improvements and future schedules will be announced in the coming months.