Staging Light OktoberFast Bracket Nationals Coming to Ohio
Make plans now to attend the Staging Light OktoberFast Bracket Nationals on September 22-24, 2023 at Edgewater Sports Park.
CLEVES, OH- The Staging Light OktoberFast Bracket Nationals heads to Edgewater Sports Park September 22-24, 2023, bringing with it affordable big money bracket racing. It also happens to be scheduled right between the OG Million and the Fall Fling, making it an easy stop for those traveling between those events. The weekend main events will feature two $10Ks, and the One Sky Media $20K on Saturday all for a weekend entry of just $400! In addition, there will also be a Thursday “Bracket Racer’s” Test & Tune, Friday night $7K Legendary 64 Shootout, and a $3K Saturday night Gamblers Race.
MotorManiaTV will be on-site and covering the action all weekend long! The livestream sponsors are Hot Shot’s Secret and Vickers Performance Transmissions.
Fun Fact: Cincinnati is home to the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States, and the second largest in the WORLD, second only to the original in Germany!

Main Events $10K/ $20K/ $10K
Friday and Sunday, racers will have the opportunity to run for $10,000-to-win. On One Sky Media Saturday, racers will compete for $20,000. The gate weekend entry for all three days is only $400 which is a $130 savings over the single day prices. If you do want to get a single day entry, the $10Ks are $150 and the $20K will be $230. There will be a re-entry option if you lose first round. The $10K’s re-entry fee is $100 and the $20K is $150. See pay structures below.
Saturday $20K
- Winner: $20,000
- Runner-up: $5,000
- Semi: $2,000
- Rnd 6 Win: $800
- Rnd 5 Win: $600
- Rnd 4 Win: $400
- Rnd 3 Win: $200
Friday & Sunday $10K
- Winner: $10,000
- Runner-up: $3,000
- Semi: $1,000
- Rnd 6 Win: $400
- Rnd 5 Win: $300
- Rnd 4 Win: $200
- Rnd 3 Win: $100

No-Box Racers Welcome!
For the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday main events, a No-Box segment will be run separate, with a separate bye run, down to 1, earning the same round money as the Box main event. The No-Box winner receives a bonus and advances into the next round of the Box main event. The No-Box bonus for the $10K events is $500 and $1,000 for the $20K event. Bonus doubles if 32 or more in the No-Box segment. “N” after dial-in honored to turn off CrossTalk if faster car. Sorry, no deep staging allowed.

Extras
Thursday “Bracket Racer’s Test N’ Tune!”
Finally, REAL practice for Bracket Racers! All runs are handicapped. Dial-in every pass and practice in “race mode”, and keep running, “win or lose”! Prizes for Best Package, closest MOV, and more! Entry is $35 and will be run on Thursday from 5:30pm – 10:30pm.
Friday Night $7K Legendary 64 Shootout
Friday night will feature a $7K Legendary 64 Shootout! Winner takes home $7K and runner-up will claim $1,000. There will be no buybacks and no doubles allowed. The entry fee is $250.
Saturday Night Gamblers Race
Saturday night will feature a $3K Gamblers Race! Winner takes home $3,000 and runner up will earn $1,000. $50 round money starts with 3rd round winners. The entry fee is $100 and double entries are allowed. There will be a $50 buyback if there are more than 90 cars.

Schedule
Thursday
- Gates Open 2pm
- Test & Tune ($35) 5:30pm-10:30pm
- Parking open all night
Friday
- Registration Opens 8am
- Time Trial (1) 9am
- Eliminations to Follow
- Legendary 64 Friday Night
Saturday
- Registration Opens 8am
- New Entry Time Trial 9am
- Eliminations to Follow
- Saturday Night Gamblers
Sunday
- Registration Opens 8am
- Godspeed Services 8am
- New Entry Time Trial 9am
- Eliminations to Follow
Spectators and crew members gate entry is $10 per day and kids 12 & under are FREE!
Run Order: No-Box, Doorcars, Dragsters, No-Box Doubles, Doorcar Doubles, Dragster Doubles

If you need more information about the OktoberFast Bracket Nationals at Edgewater Sports Park, contact Michael Beard at 440-415-3541 or at staginglight@gmail.com. You can also visit their website at www.staginglight.com.
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