Kick off the 2025 Season with King of the Coast Event #1

The 21st Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series presented by David McMurtry Engines is back for 2025! Event #1 will be held February 14-16, 2025 at Gulfport Dragway.

GULFPORT, MS- Celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2025, the BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series, presented by David McMurtry Performance Engines, is gearing up to launch the season with Event #1 on February 14-16, 2025 at Gulfport Dragway! This exciting event will feature two days of $7,500-to-win Electronics, $4,000-to-win Footbrake, Sportsman, and over $5,000 in payouts for the Junior Dragster classes.

Looking for a new series with great promoters, fantastic payouts, and unforgettable good times? The BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series is where you want to be! Don’t miss out on the fun as the 2025 season begins.

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 $7,500-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 $80 if needed.

The weekend entry for both days of Electronics competition is only $250 and each single day is $150. Doorslammers and dragsters will be separated until 5th round and then combined.

Alliance Race Wear Footbrake 

In Alliance Race Wear Footbrake, $4,000 will be up for grabs for the winner and $750 will go to the runner-up finisher on both Saturday and Sunday. Semi-finalists will cash in for $400. The weekend entry will be $200 or $125 on each day. Buybacks will be available for 1st or 2nd round and will be $70. Round money also starts with 3rd round winners.

Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman

In Velocity Racing Carbs Sportsman class, racers will compete for $100 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 $15 spectator pass each day. There will also be a $10 buyback available 1st and 2nd round.

Junior Specialities / S&W Powersports Junior Dragsters

Once again this year, 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. Payouts are based on 15 entries.

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 ($30)

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 #1 at www.KOCbracketseries.com.

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