Kil-Kare to Host Inaugural Buckeye Bracket Shootout

Get ready for the Inaugural CP Racing Promotions Buckeye Bracket Shootout, from August 1-3, 2025.

XENIA, OH- CP Racing Promotions is gearing up for the Inaugural Buckeye Bracket Shootout taking place on August 1-3, 2025, at Kil-Kare Raceway. This bracket racing event will feature three days of Box $10Ks, No Box $5Ks, and $2,500-to-win Jr. Dragster classes all with affordable entry fees. Saturday night will also bring the heat with a time permitting Box Shootout and a No Box Shootout.

Whether you prefer to race one day or take advantage of a discounted weekend entry fee, this event has something for everyone.

See below for more details!

Box $10K Main Events

Friday through Sunday will feature a $10,000-to-win Box Main Event each day. The runner-up earns $2,000, while semi-finalists will collect $500. The single day entry costs $200 with a first-round buyback option is available for $75. Buybacks will be 1st or 2nd round if there are under 200 entries. Payouts are structured based on 150 entries. A full three-day weekend single entry is priced at $400, or racers can opt for the weekend double entry at $600.

No Box $5K Main Events

No Box racers will race for a $5,000 prize each day, while the runner-up will claim $800 and semi-finalists will receive $400. The single-day entry fee stands at $125, with a $60 buyback available for the first round. Buybacks will be 1st or 2nd round if there are under 200 entries. Payouts are calculated based on 125 entries. The three-day weekend single entry is $300 or you can double enter for $500.

Jr. Dragster $2,500 Main Events

Junior Dragster racers will compete for a $2,500-to-win each day with the runner-up claiming $400, while semi-finalists will take home $200. If you would like to race only one single day, the entry fee is $125, or racers can opt for a three-day weekend entry fee priced at $300. Additionally, a first-round buyback is available for $30. Payouts are structured based on 40 entries.

Event Extras

Lotto tickets will be on sale daily at $10 each. The lotto winner will advance to the 4th round of competition.

Saturday night will also feature time permitting Box and No Box Shootouts.

Schedule

Thursday

• Parking & Registration

Friday

• Gates Open 8AM
• Time Run (1) at 10 AM
• Eliminations to Follow

Saturday

• Gates Open 8AM
• New Entry Time Run Only at 8:45 AM
• Eliminations 9 AM

Sunday

• Gates Open 8AM
• New Entry Time Run Only at 8:45 AM
• Eliminations 9 AM

Spectators

• $15/Day
• $30/Weekend

If you have questions about the CP Promotions Inaugural Buckeye Bracket Shootout, contact Cody Pollage at 225-776-6818.

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