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Neely and Barnett Win $7.5K at KOC Event #1

Twelve racers picked up victories at Event #1 of the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series at Gulfport Dragway.

GULFPORT, MS- The BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series presented by David McMurtry Engines series launched its twentieth season with Event #1 on February 16-18, 2024, at Gulfport Dragway. Gaylon Rolison Jr. and his team continue the tradition of wealthy paydays, unforgettable competition, and plenty of fun throughout their events. The season opener featured an array of classes including $7,500-to-win Electronics, $4,000-to-win Footbrake, Sportsman, and several Junior Dragster categories.

Mark your calendars for Event #2, scheduled to take place from April 26-28, 2024, once again at Gulfport Dragway.

See Event #1 results below!

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Saturday Results

Rick’s Powdercoating & Customs Electronics $7.5K

Wes Neely captured the Saturday $7,500 Electronics win over Steven Barnett.

Jeff Gaddis was the lone semi-finalist.

Wes Neely, Saturday $7.5K Electronics Winner
Wes Neely, Saturday $7.5K Electronics Winner

Alliance Race Wear Footbrake $4K

Jonathan Booth picked up the Saturday $4K Footbrake final round win over Matt Nowling.

Caden Stites and Jordan Martin were the semi-finalists.

 Jonathan Booth, Saturday Footbrake Winner
Jonathan Booth, Saturday Footbrake Winner
Matt Nowling, Saturday Footbrake Runner-up
Matt Nowling, Saturday Footbrake Runner-up

Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman

In Saturday’s Sportsman class, Robby Watson earned himself the final round win by defeating Aden Williams.

Robby Watson, Saturday Sportsman Winner
Robby Watson, Saturday Sportsman Winner

Junior Specialties/ S&W Powersports Junior Dragsters presented by Bone Shaker Motorsports

Berry Performance Ages 7-9

Grayson Herbert picked up the Berry Performance 7-9 Age Group Junior Dragster win over Addi Paul.

Grayson Herbert, Saturday 7-9 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner

Bone Shaker Motorsports Ages 10-12

In Saturday’s Bone Shaker Motorsports 10-12 Age Group Junior Dragster class, John Varner earned the final round win over Grayson Herbert.

Brody Cummings was the semi-finalist.

John Varner, Saturday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Grayson Herbert, Saturday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Runner-up

Pearce Automotive Ages 13-17

Luke Tabor claimed the Pearce Automotive 13-17 Age Group Junior Dragster win over Harlie Nye on Saturday.

The lone semi-finalist was Grace Varner.

Luke Tabor, Saturday 13-17 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Luke Tabor, Saturday 13-17 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Harlie Nye, Saturday 13-17 Year Old Junior Dragster Runner-up

Sunday Results

Rick’s Powdercoating & Customs Electronics $7.5K

Steven Barnett captured the Sunday $7.5K Electronics final round win over Kyle Rumley.

Slate Cummings and Joe Boone were the semi-finalists.

Steven Barnett, Sunday $7.5K Electronics Winner
Kyle Rumley, Sunday $7.5K Electronics Runner-up

Alliance Race Wear Footbrake $3K

Timmy Fieramusca ran himself in Sunday’s Footbrake final to earn the win and runner-up.

Jordan Martin was the semi-finalist.

Timmy Fieramusca, Sunday $4K Footbrake Winner and Runner-up
Timmy Fieramusca, Sunday $4K Footbrake Winner and Runner-up

Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman

Aden Williams earned the Sunday Sportsman final round win over Jonathan Hardy.

Aden Williams, Sunday Sportsman Winner
Aden Williams, Sunday Sportsman Winner
Jonathan Hardy, Sunday Sportsman Runner-up

Junior Specialties/ S&W Powersports Junior Dragsters presented by Bone Shaker Motorsports

Berry Performance Ages 7-9

In Sunday’s Berry Performance 7-9 Age Group Junior Dragster class, Addi Paul claimed the final round win over Bo Smith.

Addi Paul, Sunday 7-9 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner

Bone Shaker Motorsports Ages 10-12

Bentley Wright captured the Bone Shaker Motorsports 10-12 Age Group Junior Dragster win over Elleigh Sykes.

Kylie Ortego was the lone semi-finalist.

Bentley Wright, Sunday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Bentley Wright, Sunday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
 Elleigh Sykes, Sunday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Runner-up
Elleigh Sykes, Sunday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Runner-up

Pearce Automotive Ages 13-17

In Sunday’s Pearce Automotive 13-17 Age Group Junior Dragster final, Zack Pearce defeated Reagan Wells.

Lane Lewis was the semi-finalist.

Zack Pearce, Sunday 13-17 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Zack Pearce, Sunday 13-17 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Reagan Wells, Sunday 13-17 Year Old Junior Dragster Runner-up

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast presented by David McMurtry Engines Series Event #1.

For more upcoming events information and the complete race schedule, visit www.rolisonmotorsportspromotion.com or their Facebook page, BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series. 

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