It’s Almost Time for the Fat Boy Mafia Super $70K

In just over five weeks, racers will have the opportunity to claim well over $100,000 during the Fat Boy Mafia Super $70K at Xtreme Raceway Park.

FERRIS, TX – If you are looking for an event with tons of opportunities to win big but the appeal of a lower entry fee, look no further than the Fat Boy Mafia Super $70K. This race, presented by Environmental Oil Recovery, will be April 22-24 at Xtreme Raceway Park in Ferris, Texas. The Fat Boy Mafia promotions team is pulling out all the stops to make this first-time event one to remember.

They say everything is bigger in Texas and this event has so much racing packed into three days, you won’t want to miss it!

Thursday Test-N-Tune and Gamblers Race

Gates open at 10AM on Thursday and racers can pay $30 to Test-N-Tune from 2-6 PM, or $80 for the Gamblers Race which includes free testing. At 6PM, drivers who are entered in the Gamblers Race will receive one time run, followed by eliminations. The Gamblers Race will keep Electronics and No Electronics cars separate until the quarterfinal round.

The Gamblers Race winner earns $1,000 and an entry into the Super $70K Shootout, runner up gets $500 and an entry into the Super $70K Shootout, and semifinalists receive a regular weekend entry for their class.

Friday Electronics and No Electronics

Gates open at 8AM on Friday with one time trial beginning at 9AM, followed by Friday’s Main Event. Friday’s time run will have a Dial In For Dollars option where racers can pay $20 to try to put together the best package. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Texas Star Rescue Animal Shelter and the winning driver takes home the rest of the cash.

In the Electronics class, Friday’s winner earns $5,000 while the runner up takes home $1,000. Semifinalists get $500 and $50 round money starts accumulating with a third round win light. The weekend entry fee is only $275, or you can enter Friday for $125.

Bottom bulb racers are running for a $2,500 top prize on Friday with $500 going to the runner up and $250 for the semifinalists. The weekend entry for No Electronics is only $175, or you can enter Friday for $100.

No Electronics Double Down

The No Electronics drivers have an opportunity to bet on their skills with the double down option. Drivers will pay a weekend entry of $275 and will earn the same round money as the Electronics class. If the No Electronics winner is a double down driver, they will collect their winnings and move on into the Electronics class for a chance to win the $5K or $10K that day.

Friday GABR Guaranteed Million Shootout

After the completion of Friday’s main event, 16 drivers will race for an entry into the Great American Bracket Race Guaranteed Million. The runner up will earn their $200 entry fee back.

Friday’s Golf Cart Race

Time permitting, a $40 entry fee and $2,000 to win Golf Cart Race will be contested Friday night. Drivers can enter a maximum of three times and only golf carts are allowed (no scooters). The race will be ran to the 330 foot cone and payout is based on 70 entries.

There will also be a free racer appreciation dinner on Friday night.

Saturday Electronics and No Electronics

Gates open at 8AM on Saturday with new entries receiving a time run at 8:30AM. Eliminations for Electronics and No Electronics will immediately follow.

Top bulb drivers will be racing for $10,000 to win, $2,000 for runner up, and $1,000 in the semifinals on Saturday. Starting with a third round win, racers will earn $100 round money. As mentioned earlier, the Electronics weekend entry is only $275 for a $5K and $10K. If you decide to race only Saturday, it’ll cost you $200.

No Electronics racers also get an increased purse on Saturday. The winner will take home $5K, runner up earns $1K, and the semifinalists get $500. The bottom bulb weekend entry is only $175, but if you race Saturday only you will pay $125 at the gate.

Don’t forget, No Electronics drivers also have the option to double down!

Saturday Super $70K Shootout

Someone will leave Xtreme Raceway Park with $70,000 on Saturday night! 128 entries will compete for $70K to win, $7K for runner up, $3,500 to the semifinalists, and $1,500 for the quarterfinalists. The entry fee is $750 and you can pre-enter NOW on the Fat Boy Mafia Promotions website.

Saturday No Electronics Shootout

Bottom bulb drivers will have their own 32-car Shootout that pays $5,000 to win. The runner up earns $1,000 and semifinalists get the $250 entry fee back. You can pre-enter this Shootout on the Fat Boy Mafia Promotions website.

Saturday Low Roller Race

Time permitting, a Low Roller Race will begin after third round of XX. A $100 entry fee will give you the chance to take home $2,000 to win, $500 for runner up, or $250 for the semifinals. Electronics and No Electronics entries will be separated until the quarterfinal round. There will be no double entries or buybacks in this race!

The Details

The Fat Boy Mafia Super $70K will be at the premier eighth-mile drag racing facility in the Dallas Fort Worth area: Xtreme Raceway Park. The track is conveniently located off I-45 in Ferris, TX by taking Exit 262. The host facility has clean restrooms and showers on site as well as gas and methanol available for purchase.

The featured hotel for this event is the Holiday Inn Express. It’s located in Ennis, TX, just 15 minutes from the racetrack.

Just one week before the Fat Boy Mafia Super $70K rolls into Texas, Wanna-B’s Spring Training will be held at I-30 Dragway. Out of town racers can create their own big money bracket racing Texas Swing by competing at both events.

For the latest event updates, check out the Fat Boy Mafia Racing Facebook page. Check out their website to register for the Super $70K Shootout or the No Electronics Shootout.

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