Peek, Morel, & Craft Claim Wins at GABR Back to School Jr Spectacular

Peek, Morel, and Craft captured wins from the Great American Bracket Races Back to School Jr. Dragster Spectacular at Gulfport Dragway.

GULFPORT, MS- Junior Dragster racers invaded Gulfport Dragway on August 25-27, 2023 for the  Great American Bracket Races Back to School Jr. Dragster Spectacular. The weekend featured twin $4K’s on Saturday and Sunday as well as two shootouts for racers to win entries to the upcoming Christmas on the Coast event. In addition, there were also age group bonuses for 7-9 and 10-12 in the main events.

See full results below!

Friday Results

Curtis Peek of Quitman, GA pulled off the rare double-up and won both legs of the Friday Night Christmas on the Coast Jr Dragster Shootouts Races. In the winner’s circle Peek was quoted as saying, “I would like to thank my parents and God for allowing me to do what I do”. “None of this is possible without them”.

Peek took the win in Shootout A over Stumpman Esneault of Donaldsonviile, LA. Stumpman was -.000 red in that final.

In Shootout B, Peek claimed the win over Kash Wilkinson from Houston, TX.

All 3 racers earned entries to the KOC Christmas on the Coast Event 5K/20K/5K.

Saturday Results

Kyler Morel of Lacombe, LA captured the $4K Saturday win over a red lighting Luke Tabor of Theodore, AL.

Kane Kern of Pierre Part, LA and Slade Olinde of Ventress, LA were the semi-finalists.

10-12 $350 Bonus

Kyler Morel picked up the 10-12 $350 Bonus Money win sponsored by the Green Family.

7-9 $350 Bonus

John Luke Brunson claimed the 7-9 $350 Bonus Money win sponsored by the Green Family.

1st Round Best Losing Package

Lauren Resmondo earned the $50 1st Rd Best Losing Package sponsored by the Peek Family.

Sunday Results

William Craft from central Florida defeats Bentley Wright of Mobile, AL in Sunday’s $4K final round.

Hutch Harger of Calhoun, LA and Chase Green of Shelbyville, TN take home semi-final money.

10-12 $200 Bonus

Bentley Wright earned the 10-12 $200 bonus.

7-9 $200 Bonus

Hutch Harger claimed the 7-9 $200 bonus.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the Great American Bracket Races Back to School Jr. Dragster Spectacular at Gulfport Dragway.

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