10th Annual JEGS Summer Door Car Shootout Shatters Records at I57 Dragstrip
The bar was significantly raised at I57 Dragstrip as racers packed the pits during the 10th Annual JEGS Summer Door Car Shootout presented by BTE.
Feature photo credit: Cole Thomas
BENTON, IL: After a one-year hiatus, racers were ready and willing to get back on track for the 10th Annual JEGS Summer Door Car Shootout presented by BTE, as evidenced by the impressive turnout.
Saturday’s BRODIX $10,000 main event boasted 220 entrants to create the largest car count in I57 Dragstrip history. Furthermore, over 1,500 fans flocked to the facility throughout the weekend which set a new spectator record.
A Special Event
Event promoter, Luke Bogacki, reflects by saying, “Our door car family never ceases to amaze me and turned out in record numbers. What’s even more incredible is the atmosphere in the pits, year after year. It’s such a brotherhood; this event is truly all about family and fun.”
He continues, “When you put it all together- an upgraded facility, a dedicated, hard-working staff, and loyal, enthusiastic racers- you get something really special. And that’s what the JEGS Summer Door Car Shootout is.”
Race Winners
During the three-day event, five drivers wheeled their way into the winner’s circle and into the JEGS Summer Door Car Shootout archives.
On Friday, John DiPiazza took the Ohio Crankshaft $10,000 victory over Cody Graham. Kevin Prior earned the BRODIX $10,000 win over Joe Davis on Saturday while Doug Hermann claimed the last $10,000 check on Moser Engineering Sunday by eliminating Corey Wood.
Jeff Mitchell prevailed during the APD Quick 16 competition as he defeated Kevin Reid in the final round.
Josh Harper and Derek Pearson quickly became fan-favorites as they respectively won the Goodyear Burnout and JEGS Wheelie Wagon contests.
Perhaps the most intriguing race of the weekend, ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE King of Illinois, was contested Saturday night as the payout skyrocketed to $40,000! Chris Wooley illuminated the final win light over Collin Estes to capture the richest purse in I57 Dragstrip history.
Bogacki concludes, “Thanks to our racers for continuing to make the SDCS so special. I’d also like to shout out the entire I-57 crew and SDCS staff: with [new track owner] Donnie [Ellis] taking over we had a lot of new faces this season, so I wasn’t completely sure what to expect. But everyone stepped up!”
Sponsor Support
The JEGS Summer Door Car Shootout presented by BTE also distributed over $35,000 worth of prizes throughout various awards and door prize giveaways. Keep in mind these sponsoring companies who support drag racing the next time you need to make a purchase.
- Drag Race Solutions
- J&J
- Fastronix
- Jesel
- Pro1 Safety
- Auto Meter
- APD
- Get’M Garage
- PortaTree
- Mark Sullens E85 Carburetors
- Digital Delay
- Bottom Bulb 150
- JEGS Performance
- BRODIX
- Dixie Racing Products
- Abruzzi Racing Transmissions
- Huntsville Engine
- Lucas Oil
- BracketLife
- Hoosier
- ATM Innovation
- Computech
- Tuffpaw Aluminum
- Mickey Thompson
- ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE
- DoorCarSolutions
- BTE
- Moser Engineering
- Weld Racing
- Folk Race Cars
- Dramatic Effects Photography
- FTI
- Cre-Oil
- Rick’s Powder Coating
- Siebert Performance
- May Race Carbs
- California Car Cover
- K&R Performance Engineering
- Top Bulb 150
- 5050 Race Cars
- Ohio Crankshaft
- Vintage Trailers
For the latest information about the JEGS Summer Door Car Shootout, you can sign up for event-related emails at thisisbracketracing.com/sdcs or visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/summerdoorcarshootout.
Winner’s circle photos courtesy of Dramatic Effects Photography.
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