Chris Russell Creations Media

07/14/2026

https://www.chrisrussellcreationsmedia.com/photo-galleries/dennis-baileys-street-outlaws-memphis

“TRYING TO MAKE SOME RACING HAPPEN” Words from Dennis Bailey, his attempts at getting racing going in the Memphis area. Bailey has years of racing experience all over the country.

07/14/2026

"Trying to get some racing going", words from Dennis Bailey. He has years of racing experience all over the country with the help of his brother Derrick and others. Bailey is organizing a movement to do just that, give racers something to battle for.

Street outlaws Memphis

With tracks closed and no organized racing happening, Dennis Bailey and a group of racers are trying to make some racing happen. Street Outlaws Memphis, drag racing on a virgin surface. NoPrep drag racing, adrenaline filled action and some of the best people. Keep an eye out for future content.

07/14/2026

July 18th is another List Shake Up Race!

07/14/2026

I recently had extensive oral surgery, as many of you know. If you didn’t now you do. There were complications and I had to have a second surgery, this has slowed me down quite a bit. I was hoping to be back in the swing of things by now but unfortunately that’s not reality. The healing is a slow process and I’m learning to have patience.

I can’t spend as much time on content at the moment, the Dr. tells me it will improve in the months to come. Nothing is stopping I just slowed down for a brief moment. I appreciate your patience while I recover, lots of stuff on the way.

~Chris

07/12/2026

“When you bash IHRA, you’re also bashing real people and their families. The men and women behind the scenes poured countless hours into a sport they love, sacrificing time away from home, their spouses, their kids, and their own lives to give racers and fans the best experience they could.”

“This photo represents just a portion of those people, and there are many more not pictured. No one is saying every decision made by leadership was right, but don’t confuse those decisions with the hardworking people who gave everything they had.”

“They’ve lost something they were passionate about too. Show a little class and remember there are real people behind the headlines.”

Great words by Paul Salvatore

07/10/2026

From the IHRA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IHRA Announces Strategic Refocus on Drag Racing

Fairfield, Ohio — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) regrets to announce that the remaining events of the 2026 IHRA Nitro Drag Racing Series will not be contested as originally scheduled.

This was an extremely difficult decision. Following last week’s schedule update, IHRA’s management team continued evaluating the operational requirements necessary to complete the season at the level our racers deserve. It became clear we could not deliver the quality, safety, and professionalism that define IHRA competition. Rather than lower our expectations simply to complete the schedule, we believe concluding the 2026 Nitro season is the most responsible decision.

This announcement applies only to the 2026 IHRA Nitro Drag Racing Series. IHRA-owned drag racing facilities, weekly bracket racing, sportsman competition, Team Finals, and the IHRA World Championship will continue as scheduled. Racers should continue following their individual series and track communications for updates.

“Our roots started in drag racing,” said IHRA President Dustin Farthing. “The racers who fill the staging lanes every weekend are the foundation of IHRA. Our focus is on rebuilding from the ground up by investing in our member tracks, sportsman racing, and the grassroots racers who built this organization. We will not lower our event standards simply to say we completed a race.”

“This isn’t the end of national event drag racing, it’s a reset. By strengthening our foundation first, we’ll build a stronger future for our racers, tracks, sponsors, and fans.”

IHRA sincerely thanks its racers, teams, sponsors, volunteers, track operators, and fans for their continued support as we begin the next chapter of the organization.

07/10/2026

Posted by Don Baskin that Jackson Dragway will be open in August or September. Whether there is any fact to this is yet to be seen, everyone can’t help but be hopeful. This area has seen its ups and downs over the years with race tracks. Cross your fingers and hope for the best.