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!

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.

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.


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

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.

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.


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.


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.


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.

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


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.

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.


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.


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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