World Footbrake Challenge XVIII Coming 4th of July Weekend
Mark your calendars from the upcoming BTE World Footbrake Challenge XVIII at Bristol Dragway July 4-7 2024.
BRISTOL, TN- An event that most would consider the Mecca of Footbrake racing, the BTE World Footbrake Challenge is gearing up for their eighteenth installment at Bristol Dragway, July 4-7, 2024. Footbrake racers from around the country will spend four days fighting for over $60,000 in winner’s purses as well as round money, special awards, and round prizes.
Get all of the details below!
Pre-Entry Deals & Policy
Those who purchase a weekend entry by June 4th will be able to take advantage of the $575 price tag ($175 savings).
If you miss that deadline but enter by June 24th, you will pay $650 ($100 savings).
For those who don’t want to pre-enter at all, gate entries are welcome for $650.
The World Footbrake Challenge double friendly pre-entry policy allows racers to essentially “lock-in” their discounted rate, as they can add a second entry at the gate for the same price. As always, all pre-entries are 100% refundable if for some reason you are unable to attend the event.
To pre-enter, visit the World Footbrake Challenge website. You can also send a check or money order to Coalburg Racing Promotions (see flyer for address) or pay by phone by calling (205) 612-3502 or (662) 587-3581. Visa and Mastercard is accepted.
Gamblers Races
Both Thursday and Friday will feature gamblers races where drivers pay a $100 entry fee for their chance to win $5,000 on Thursday and $3,000 on Friday. The runner-up will earn $1,000 while payout continues all the way back to second round winners!
The gamblers races will test your skills with no time trial, no buybacks, and no double entries. On Thursday, drivers can also participate in Test n’ Tune from 10am-3pm for $40.
Photo by Holloway Photography
Triple $20K Main Events
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will each host a $20,000-to-win and $5,000 to runner-up main event. Semi-finalists will earn $1,000 each day and round money begins with second round win ($50).
If you fail to turn on the first round win light, drivers can pay $100 to compete in the re-entry round where those winners will advance into second round of the main event. All re-entry drivers also receive a complimentary ice cream courtesy of Third Amber Racewear.
Todd McKinney and Taylor Bowling were the 2023 main event winners.
Photo credit: Holloway Photography
Special Awards and Prizes
Threesome Auto Center is the Hard Luck Award sponsor where one racer will earn a $500 cash award after having a not-so-lucky weekend.
RBZBillet.com will award one Richardson Boyz billet steering wheel to the Best Appearing Car while BRODIX hands out a $500 gift certificate for the longest tow courtesy of the Long Distance Award.
Threesome Auto Center will also award a $500 cash prize to the best package and best losing package of the weekend.
Funny Bone Screen Printing and Embroidery will be giving out free hats for competitors at the event.
Additionally, each round of the main event has their own prize for the best losing package from these generous sponsors: Hoosier Racing Tire, Plourd Racing Products, BRODIX, Wiseco, Moser Engineering, Auto Meter, Meziere Enterprises and Austin Hinds Motors.
Rules and Details
The World Footbrake Challenge XVI is an all-run event with no ET break and deep staging is honored. Only door cars and left hand steer roadsters are permitted, no dragsters or electric vehicles.
Air and/or electric shifters are allowed, no manual or electric RPM controlling devices are allowed, and you cannot have a transbrake button on the steering wheel.
Hurry and grab your pre-entry deal by visiting the World Footbrake Challenge website or by calling either (205) 612-3502 or (662) 587-3581.
For those missing out on the action in person, you can watch live on MotorManiaTV powered by Weldon High Performance.
Schedule
Wednesday
- 12PM: Early Parking (maximum of 2 spots saved per racer)
- 5-9PM: Registration Open
- Gates Open all night
Thursday
- 8AM: Gates Open
- 8:30AM: Tech Opens
- 10AM-3PM: Test n’Tune ($40)
- Gamblers Race to Follow
Friday
- 8AM: Gates Open
- 8:30AM: Time Trial (1 per entry)
- 1PM: Main Event Eliminations
- Gamblers Race to Follow (time permitting)
Saturday
- 8AM: Gates Open
- 8:30AM: New Entry Time Trial
- Eliminations to Follow
Sunday
- 8AM: Gates Open
- 8:15AM: Church Service
- 8:45AM: New Entry Time Trial
- 9AM: Eliminations to Follow
Spectator/crew gate fee is $10 per day.
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