BTE King of the Coast Event #5 Set for Sept 19-21

The 21st Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series presented by David McMurtry Engines Event #5 is coming up on September 19-21, 2025 at Gulfport Dragway.

GULFPORT, MS- Mark your calendars for September 19–21, 2025, as the BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series returns to Gulfport Dragway for another action-packed weekend of bracket racing. Competitors will battle it out in Electronics, Footbrake, Sportsman, and Junior Dragster categories. Plus, don’t miss out on the all-new Quick 16 Bracket class on Saturday, featuring a $1,000 winner’s purse and a FREE entry!

Searching for a racing series that delivers great payouts, and a can’t-miss atmosphere? The BTE King of the Coast is where it’s at. With Gulfport Dragway just minutes from the coast’s best casinos, beaches, and dining spots, this event has something for everyone!

Get all of the details below and be sure to visit their Facebook page & website for more information.

Rick’s Powder Coating & Customs Electronics

In Rick’s Powder Coating & Customs Electronics class, racers will compete for $5,000-to-win and $1,000-to-runner-up on both Saturday and Sunday. Semi-finalists will earn $500 with round money beginning with 3rd round winners. Buybacks will be available 1st or 2nd round and will be $75 if needed.

The weekend entry for both days of Electronics competition is only $200 and each single day is $120. Doorslammers and dragsters will be separated until 5th round and then combined.

Winner and runner-up payouts based on 75 entries. Remaining purse is guaranteed.

Alliance Race Wear Footbrake 

In Alliance Race Wear Footbrake, $3,000 will be up for grabs for the winner and $700 will go to the runner-up finisher on both Saturday and Sunday. Semi-finalists will cash in for $500. The weekend entry will be $150 or a single day entry will be $90. Buybacks will be available for 1st or 2nd round and will be $60. Round money also starts with 3rd round winners.

Winner and runner-up payouts based on 50 entries. Remaining purse is guaranteed.

Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman

In Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman class, racers will compete for $100 to win and $50 for runner-up based on 10 entries on both days. The purse is bumped to $200-to-win if there are 20 entries. The entry fee is FREE with a $20 spectator pass each day. There will also be a $10 buyback available 1st or 2nd round.

Junior Dragsters

There will be three Junior Dragster classes: Ages 6-9, 10-12, and 13-17. Ages 6-9 will be $200-to-win and $50 to runner-up based on 6 entries. The entry fee is $40 per race and a $20 buyback is available for 1st or 2nd round.

In the 10-12 & 13-17 year old classes, the winner will earn $800 with the runner-up claiming $200 on both days with a $75 entry and $30 1st or 2nd round buyback. Semi-finalists will also pocket $60 and if the race goes 7 rounds, quarter-finalists will also get paid $30. Payouts are based on 15 entries.

Quick 16 Bracket

The Quick 16 will feature the top 8 quickest door cars and the top 8 quickest dragsters going head-to-head for a shot at a $1,000 purse. Entry into the Quick 16 is FREE with the purchase of a Saturday Electronics tech card.

Racers will be qualified based on both time trial sessions. The higher-qualified car will have lane choice, except in the final round, where lane choice will be determined by a coin flip. Competitors cannot dial more than 0.05 seconds slower than their qualifying ET.

1st and 2nd round losers will be eligible to buy back into the Electronics class.

Payouts:

• Winner: $800
• Runner-up: $200

The final round is guaranteed to be a dragster vs. door car matchup, with the winner advancing to Round 5 of Electronics.

Event Extras

Wild Cards

Wild Cards will be available for Electronics, Footbrake, and Sportsman classes. Racers can buy up to 3 wild card tickets at $10 for 1, $20 for 2 or $25 for 3. The winner will advance to round 4. The wild card winners can never be the wait-n-see bye at any time during the race, even if the remaining entries have already had a bye run.

Schedule

Overnight Security Friday & Saturday Night

Friday

• 4:00pm- Gates Open
• 6:00pm-9:00pm- Test N’ Tune

Saturday

• 7:00am- Gates Open
• 8:00am- Junior Dragster Time Run (1)
• 10:00am- Footbrake Time Run (1)
• Followed by Electronics and Sportsman Time Run (1)

Sunday

• 7:00am- Gates Open
• 7:15am- Church Service
• 8:00am- Jr. Dragster Time Run
• 10:00am- Footbrake Time Run (1)
• Followed by Electronics and Sportsman Time Run (1)

Spectator/ Crew Pit Side Admission

• Friday Attendance- $10
• 1 Race Attendance- $20
• Complete Event Pass- $40
• Kids 8 and Under FREE!

Weekend Spectacular Bonus!

All spectators who arrive after 12 noon on Saturday or Sunday only pay $20 a car load or $15 per person!

Get all of the official event rules and more information on the BTE King of the Coast Event #5 at www.KOCbracketseries.com.

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