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Stewart Cashes In for $5K at KOC Event #2

Nine racers captured wins at Event #2 of the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series at Gulfport Dragway.

GULFPORT, MS- Event #2 of the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series presented by David McMurtry Engines series took place on April 26-28, 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. This event featured an array of classes including $5,000-to-win Electronics, $3,000-to-win Footbrake, Sportsman, and several Junior Dragster categories.

Mark your calendars for Event #3, scheduled to take place from May 31- June 1, 2024, once again at Gulfport Dragway.

See Event #2 results below!

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Saturday Results

Rick’s Powdercoating & Customs Electronics $5K

Trampus Stewart captured the Saturday $5,000 Electronics win over Jeff Gaddis.

Freddy Fails was the lone semi-finalist.

Trampus Stewart, Saturday $5K Electronics Winner
Jeff Gaddis, Saturday $5K Electronics Runner-up

Alliance Race Wear Footbrake $3K

Tim Pace picked up the Saturday $3K Footbrake final round win over Jock Greene.

Tim Pace was also the semi-finalist.

Tim Pace, Saturday Footbrake Winner
Jock Greene, Saturday Footbrake Runner-up

Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman

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

The lone semi-finalist was Layne Lewis.

Jonathan Hardy, Saturday Sportsman Winner
Robby Watson, Saturday Sportsman Runner-up

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

Berry Performance Ages 7-9

Bo Smith picked up the Saturday Berry Performance 7-9 Age Group Junior Dragster win over Hutch Harger.

Hutch Harger, Saturday 7-9 Year Old Junior Dragster Runner-up

Bone Shaker Motorsports Ages 10-12

In Saturday’s Bone Shaker Motorsports 10-12 Age Group Junior Dragster class, Dawson Rogers earned the final round win over Bentley Wright.

Jesse Varner was the semi-finalist.

Dawson Rogers, Saturday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Bentley Wright, Saturday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Runner-up

Pearce Automotive Ages 13-17

Zack Pearce claimed the Pearce Automotive 13-17 Age Group Junior Dragster win over Josiah Varner on Saturday.

The lone semi-finalist was Alissa Ortego.

Zach Pearce, Saturday 13-17 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Josiah Varner, Saturday 13-17 Year Old Junior Dragster Runner-up

Sunday Results

Rick’s Powdercoating & Customs Electronics $5K

Sunday’s Electronics $5K was split at 9 cars due to rain.

  • Wayne Henry
  • Johnny Holley
  • Chris Dyess
  • Trampus Stewart
  • Larry Smith
  • Evan McAlpin
  • Johnny Coleman
  • Trey Sholar
  • Gant Gatwood

Alliance Race Wear Footbrake $3K

Sunday’s Footbrake $3K was split at 3 cars due to rain.

  • Timmy Fieramusca
  • Opie Pearce
  • Jock Greene

Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman

Sunday’s Sportsman finalists were Jerry Rogers and Jonathan Hardy. They were unable to run the final due to rain.

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, Kegan Ortego claimed the final round win over Addi Paul.

Bradley Smith was the lone semi-finalist.

Kegan Ortego, Sunday 7-9 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner

Bone Shaker Motorsports Ages 10-12

Dawson Rogers captured the Bone Shaker Motorsports 10-12 Age Group Junior Dragster win over Jesse Varner.

Bentley Wright was the lone semi-finalist.

Dawson Rogers, Sunday 10-12 Year Old Junior Dragster Winner
Jesse Varner, 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, Luke Tabor defeated John Varner.

Alissa Ortego was the semi-finalist.

John Varner, 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 #2.

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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