
3/9/2026
Pro Pulling League
ARP Expands Longstanding Partnership with IHRA Pro Pulling Series for 2026
Fairfield, Ohio (March 9th, 2026) - Automotive Racing Products (ARP), "The World Leader in High-Performance Automotive Fasteners," marks its fifteenth season with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series with an expanded partnership in 2026.
"ARP's enduring commitment to the IHRA Pro Pulling Series and our pullers over the last two decades is a testament to the partnership we've mutually cultivated," Johnathan Mears of the IHRA Pro Pulling League. "They have expanded their presence for 2026, becoming the title sponsor of the Super Stock Diesel Truck class on the Fendt High Stakes Series in addition to continuing title sponsorship of not only the Super Stock Diesel Trucks on the Champions Tour, but also the Lightweight Super Stock Tractor division."
ARP's Art Venegas remarked, "We are excited for the 2026 pulling season with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series...being able to be a part of the groundbreaking Fendt High Stakes Series is a tremendous opportunity to connect with our customers and motorsports fans. We've also launched a whole new array of specialty fasteners and washers for 2026 to compliment our extensive catalog of fasteners and fastener kits, so that we can better meet the needs of our customers, no matter the application."
About ARP:
Automotive Racing Products offers over 5000 fastener kits manufactured to exactingly high standards at facilities across Southern California. Their website, www.ARP-Bolts.com, provides volumes of product and technical information while their catalog is available in print or digital form at www.ARPCatalog.com.
About IHRA Pro Pulling Series:
Entering its 21st season in 2026, the IHRA Pro Pulling Series continues as the world's largest truck and tractor pulling sanctioning body, featuring 300 sessions of competition across twenty states through the Champions Tour, Hart's Diesel Silver Series, Sancrest Western Series presented by Champion Seed, AP1 Insurance Midwest Region, and their member-states. The Pro Pulling League is the only sanctioning body to offer pulling coverage across all broadcast platforms, through their own in-house live stream service (www.propulling.tv),and Speed Sport 1 - The Motorsports Network, reaching more than 150 million homes.
For the latest in news from the Pro Pulling League stay tuned at www.propulling.com and follow us in social media: On our Facebook page, on X/Twitter (@propulling), and on Instagram (propullingleague). Our YouTube channel (@propullingleague) offers exciting truck and tractor pulling action from past events.
About International Hot Rod Association (IHRA):
Founded in 1970, IHRA is a major North American drag racing group. It organizes racing at all levels, from local to professional. The IHRA is now focused on elevating all motorsports, including Truck and Tractor Pulling, and improving the fan experience through collaboration and innovation.
For more info, visit www.IHRA.com or follow @IHRA on social media.
Submitted By: Bryan Lively





