Monday, November 9, 2026

Brener Dominates King of the Coast Event #5

Nine racers captured wins at Event #5 of the 21st 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 held its fifth event of the season on September 19-21, 2025, at Gulfport Dragway. Gaylon Rolison Jr. and his team continue the tradition of wealthy paydays, unforgettable competition, and plenty of fun throughout their events. Event #5 featured an array of classes including $5,000-to-win Electronics, $3,000-to-win Footbrake, Sportsman, and several Junior Dragster categories. Also back again for this event was the $1,000-to-win FREE entry Quick 16!

Mark your calendars for Event #6, scheduled to take place from October 31- November 2, 2025, once again at Gulfport Dragway.

See Event #5 results below!

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Saturday Results

Rick’s Powdercoating & Customs Electronics $5K

Nick Brener captured the Saturday $5,000 Electronics win over Roy Stewart.

Tristian Sholar was the lone semi-finalist.

Nick Brener, Saturday $5K Electronics Winner
Roy Stewart, Saturday $5K Electronics Winner

Quick 16

Back again for Event #5 was the $1,000-to-win Quick 16, which offered FREE entry with the purchase of an electronics tech card. In the final, it was Nick Brener who came out on top, earning the win over Russell Truitt.

Billy Fuller Sr. and Tony Lulei Jr. were the semi-finalists.

Quick 16 Qualifying Order

Dragsters

  1. Dalton Bermond- 4.243
  2. Todd Schmurt- 4.278
  3. Darian Boesch- 4.309
  4. PJ Lulei- 4.334
  5. Jason Sandrock- 4.386
  6. David Jenkins- 4.405
  7. Tony Lulei- 4.434
  8. Nick Brener- 4.44

Doorcars

  1. Desten Brock- 5.361
  2. Kalib Polosky- 5.466
  3. Greg Rolison- 5.506
  4. Billy Fuller Sr.- 5.545
  5. Donnie Torres- 5.583
  6. Russell Truitt- 5.591
  7. Derek Thibodeaux- 5.642
  8. Guy Darr- 5.711
Nick Brener, Quick 16 Winner

Alliance Race Wear Footbrake $3K

Aaron Hill picked up the Saturday $3K Footbrake final round win over Michael Payne.

Larry Seguin and Opie Pearce were the semi-finalists.

Aaron Hill (left), Saturday $3K Footbrake Winner

Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman

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

Michael Lewis and Tommy Overstreet was the semi-finalist.

Robby Watson, Saturday Sportsman Winner
Brian Manning, Saturday Sportsman Winner

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

Pearce Automotive Junior Dragsters

In Saturday’s Junior Dragster class, Linly Hatcher earned the final round win over Layne Lewis.

Bentley Wright was the semi-finalist.

Linly Hatcher, Saturday Junior Dragster Winner

Sunday Results

Rick’s Powdercoating & Customs Electronics $5K

Jake Levatino picked up the $5,000 Sunday Electronics win over Nick Brener.

Matthew Chavers and Jeff Gaddis were the semi-finalists.

Jake Levatino, Sunday $5K Electronics Winner

Alliance Race Wear Footbrake $3K

Larry Seguin defeated Roger Marcomb in the Sunday Footbrake $3,000-to-win final round.

The semi-finalists were Jerod Franklin and Mike Payne.

Larry Seguin, Sunday $3K Footbrake Winner

Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman

Jerry Rogers earned the Sunday Sportsman final round win over Jimmy Cox.

Lora Levatino and Ric Babin were the Sunday Sportsman semi-finalists.

Jerry Rogers, Sunday Sportsman Winner
Jimmy Cox, Sunday Sportsman Runner-up

Pearce Automotive Junior Dragsters

Ryan Alexander captured the Junior Dragster win over Layne Lewis.

Brodie Darty and Ansley Paul were the semi-finalists.

Ryan Alexander, Sunday Junior Dragster Winner

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the 21st Annual BTE King of the Coast presented by David McMurtry Engines Series Event #5.

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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