Rogers & Miller Win $5K at Back to School Jr. Dragster Spectacular

Eight Junior Dragster racers captured wins from the Great American Bracket Races Back to School Jr. Dragster Spectacular at Gulfport Dragway.

GULFPORT, MS- Junior Dragster racers took center stage at Gulfport Dragway from August 9-11, 2024, for the Great American Bracket Races‘ Back to School Jr. Dragster Spectacular. The action-packed weekend featured twin $5,000 events on both Saturday and Sunday, along with three shootouts on Friday that offered racers the chance to win entries to the upcoming Christmas on the Coast event. Additionally, age group bonuses were awarded for the 7-9 and 10-12 categories in the main events.

See full results below!

Friday Results

16-Car Christmas on the Coast Entries Shootouts

In addition to the Test & Tune session, Friday evening delivered more excitement with three 16-Car Christmas on the Coast entry shootouts. Each of these shootouts saw drivers battling for top honors, with the shootout winners securing a weekend entry into the upcoming Christmas on the Coast event and buybacks. Those who came in as runner-ups didn’t leave empty-handed, as they too earned a Christmas on the Coast weekend entry.

Shootout #1

In Shootout #1, Grace Varner faced off against Ryan Alexander in an exciting final round, ultimately earning the win.

Shootout #2

In Shootout #2, Kane Kern captured the final round win over Luke Tabor.

Shootout #3

The excitement continued in Shootout #3, where Brody Cummings claimed victory over Kay Goldstein in another intense final round.

Saturday $5K Results

In Saturday’s highly anticipated $5,000 Main Event, Dawson “D-Pain” Rogers from Lufkin, TX emerged as the champion, securing the win in the final round against Zack Pearce from Gulfport, MS.

Lauren Resmondo from Loxley, AL also delivered a strong performance as the lone semi-finalist.

The round of 5 included Ryan Alexander from Mobile, AL and Bo Smith from Pace, FL.

The round of 9 included Curtis Peek from Quitman, GA, Maddie Chesne from Simmesport, LA, Jesse Varner from Temple, GA, and Trenton Tindle from Santa Rosa Beach, FL

10-12 $400 Bonus

Dawson “D-Pain” Rogers claimed the $400 bonus in the 10-12 Year Old age group by defeating Jesse Varner in the final round. Rogers then carried his momentum into the $5K Main Event.

7-9 $400 Bonus

Bo Smith secured the $400 bonus in the 7-9 Age Group by winning the final round against Trenton Tindle. Smith continued his strong showing in the Main Event before bowing out with five competitors remaining.

Sunday $5K Results

Sunday’s $5K Main Event featured a thrilling face-off between two Alabama competitors, Hayden Miller and Ryan Alexander. In the end, it was Hayden Miller who triumphed, securing the $5,000 grand prize and the big check.

Brodie Darty from Gulfport, MS also made an impressive run, advancing to the semi-finals as the lone competitor at that stage.

The round of 5 included Kane Kern from Pierre Part, LA and Eston Carpenter from Labadieville, LA

The round of 8 included John Varner from Temple, GA, Ryan Alexander from Grand Bay, AL and Makensley Berry.

10-12 $400 Bonus

Brodie Darty earned the $400 bonus in the 10-12 Age Group by defeating Eston Carpenter in the final round. Darty carried his momentum into the Main Event, where he advanced to the semi-finals.

7-9 $400 Bonus

In the Sunday 7-9 Age Group, Eston Carpenter captured the $400 bonus win over Makensley Berry.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the Great American Bracket Races Back to School Jr. Dragster Spectacular at Gulfport Dragway.

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