The NHRA has entered into a strategic partnership with the Florida-based motorsports venue development company RPM Group to explore a possible return of NHRA racing to South Florida.

The RPM Group, which is behind a current effort to preserve Palm Beach International Raceway, is a motorsports and marketing company focused on helping to resurrect racing venues in the South Florida area. Led by an experienced group of automotive professionals and passionate enthusiasts, their goal is for NHRA Drag Racing to return to facilities across the area.

"We're extremely excited for the future and working with NHRA to bring top-tier drag racing back to South Florida," RPM Group Vice President Tim Moceri said. "We are working diligently on several locations, and we're optimistic about that progress. By teaming and aligning with NHRA, it ensures what we are building in South Florida is not experimental--it is proven.

"NHRA is not just a sanctioning body; it is the gold standard of organized drag racing. With 75 years of history, a national footprint and a legacy of delivering world-class events, NHRA brings an unmatched level of structure, credibility and operational excellence to this effort. With the strength and credibility of NHRA alongside our group, we are positioned to deliver something truly impactful."

RPM Group has evaluated several potential locations for tracks and facilities, with each offering the potential for a premier motorsports destination to return to the South Florida area, generating a strong local economic impact in the process, the NHRA said.

Along with the RPM Group's partnership with NHRA, it has also received endorsements from Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, actively engaging with local and state leaders.

"South Florida was home to a thriving motorsports and drag racing community for years, and we believe the demand and culture for the sport has never left," Moceri said. "But a project of this magnitude cannot be accomplished alone. It requires strong partnerships with local, county, and state leadership and the support of our local communities, and that is why our partnership with NHRA is so critical. NHRA understands every detail of what it takes to operate at the highest level, from grassroots racing programs all the way to premier national events."

"We are thrilled to announce this partnership with the RPM Group. It is a group that is filled with passion for NHRA Drag Racing, and they are determined to see it return to the South Florida area," NHRA Director of Field Operations Rob Park said. "The area has significant potential with a strong fanbase and a reputation as a vibrant motorsports region. We look forward to working with RPM Group and offering our expertise and rich history to see this project continue to move forward."

For more information, visit nhra.com or rpm-grp.com.

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