Labbous, Fouts pick up big checks at inaugural Bluegrass Big Bucks

John Labbous Jr. and PJ Fouts found the winner’s circle over the weekend at US 60 Dragway’s inaugural Bluegrass Big Bucks.

HARDINSBURG, KY – US 60 Dragway swung open the gates on Friday for the inaugural Bluegrass Big Bucks event, where racers came from all directions to check out the newly-renovated surface and “small-town” feel of the western Kentucky track.

John Labbous Jr. nearly swept the weekend, picking up Friday’s 64-car shootout win and Saturday’s $10K win. PJ Fouts made his return to the winner’s circle on Sunday, with a big $10K check in his hand.

Read the race recap below for more!

Bluegrass Big Bucks at the Burg

Friday

John Labbous Jr. picked up his first win of the weekend and defeated Big James Wester in the final round to take home the 64-car shootout win! In the no-split final, Labbous cashed in for $5,000 as well as a 2024 OG Million entry.

Saturday

John Labbous Jr. wheeled his truck to another winner’s circle after defeating Shane Williamson in the final round to take home the first $10K check of the weekend.

Jeremy Fey was the no-box bonus winner.

Landon Key defeated Hunter Adams in junior dragster final round.

Tyler Sizemore took both of his entries in Saturday’s pit vehicle race to the semi-finals and ultimately found his way to the winner’s circle for $1,000! He defeated Logan Kirby in the final round.

Sunday

PJ North cashed out big and defeated Joseph Steele in the final round to win the Sunday $10K.

Aaron Henning was the no-box bonus winner.

Ty Dodson defeated Hunter Adams in the junior dragster final round.

An avid racer herself, Megan Strassweg, 28, sees her two worlds collide with DragChamp – journalism and drag racing. Megan resides in Evansville, IN, and she pilots a 2015 American Dragster in the NHRA North Central Division 3 Super Comp series, along with some local bracket racing on the side. Her passion for racing began early, having grown up at the racetrack, and she remains committed to the sport. When she’s not racing, you can find her working at WDRB News as a Digital Producer, playing with her two dogs – Clutch and Goose, or spending time with her friends and family.

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