FAIRFIELD, Ohio — The Worldwide Scorching Rod Affiliation introduced its acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway, marking a big milestone for the game of drag racing.
Established within the early Sixties, Maple Grove Raceway has earned nationwide recognition as one of many quickest and most revered drag racing venues in the US. For generations, it has served as a vacation spot for racers and households, constructing a legacy rooted in group, competitors and custom.
Underneath the management of the Koretsky household, Maple Grove has undergone a interval of
revitalization — pairing trendy operational enhancements with the family-focused tradition that has outlined the race observe for many years. Their dedication has preserved the observe’s heritage whereas positioning it for long-term development. The Koretsky household will proceed to play an lively function all through the transition and in guiding Maple Grove’s future path.
“It is a observe with deep roots and an excellent stronger future,” mentioned Darryl Cuttell, Proprietor of IHRA. “Maple Grove represents what racing ought to be—aggressive, welcoming, and centered round racers and households. Bringing it underneath the IHRA umbrella is not only a enterprise determination; it’s a dedication to strengthening the game and investing in its long-term success.”
The Koretsky household emphasised the non-public significance of this transition.
“Maple Grove has all the time been greater than a race observe to our household—it’s house, not only for us, however for generations of racers,” the Koretskys mentioned. “Our mission has all the time been to protect this facility and guarantee it stays a premier racing vacation spot. Seeing Maple Grove be a part of the IHRA household appears like a pure and significant subsequent step for the game.
“Assembly Darryl and Leah (Martin, IHRA President) from the IHRA was really eye-opening. Their imaginative and prescient, work ethic, and real ardour for racers and followers are unmatched. Their progressive, forward-thinking strategy is strictly what this sport has been lacking. The IHRA shares our values—making racing inexpensive, enjoyable, and family-centered. This new chapter is about honoring Maple Grove’s legacy whereas elevating the expertise for future generations.”
The Koretsky household appears to be like ahead to working carefully with the IHRA all through 2026 and past.
