From Humid to Heated: IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Ignites at Darana Dragway
- Logan Morris
- Jul 26
- 1 min read
By Logan Morris
Friday marked the return of the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series for its second race of the 2025 campaign. The action took place at the freshly renamed Darana Dragway in Milan, Michigan. Event number two kicked off with high speeds and hot, muggy weather, but the conditions didn’t slow the excitement. Despite a rain delay that brought things to a halt for a considerable time, the energy around the track remained strong. Just like the season opener, a steady buzz filled the air.
In Alcohol Funny Car, Phil Esz secured the No. 1 qualifying position with a 5.5434 at 259.97 MPH. In Top Alcohol Dragster, Rachel Meyer topped the field with a blistering 5.2306 at 275.06 MPH.
In Top Fuel, Scott Palmer continued his impressive start to the season, earning the No. 1 qualifying spot with a 3.8886 at 293.73 MPH. In Funny Car, former IHRA champion Del Worsham ran a 4.2201 at 235.23 MPH.
Worsham continues to turn heads in his return from retirement. He stepped away from full-time competition in 2011 but has stayed deeply involved in the sport. He has mentored drivers like Alexis DeJoria and served as a crew chief for Kalitta Motorsports. His resume adds credibility to IHRA’s revival, and on Saturday, he will have a shot at earning his first Ironman of the season.
Eliminations in the Outlaw Nitro Series are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET in Milan, Michigan.
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