2nd Annual BTE Thanksgiving Footbrake Challenge Set for November 27-28

Mark your calendars from the upcoming 2nd annual BTE Thanksgiving Footbrake Challenge at Montgomery International Dragway on November 27-28, 2026.

MONTGOMERY, AL – The 2nd annual BTE Thanksgiving Footbrake Challenge is coming up on November 27-28, 2026 at Montgomery International Dragway. Footbrake racers from around the country will get one more chance at their time in the winner’s circle, spending two days fighting for over $45,000 in winner’s purses as well as round money, special awards, and round prizes.

Get all of the details below!

Pre-Entry Deals & Policy

Those who purchase a weekend entry by November 13th, will be able to take advantage of the $400 price tag ($100 savings).

For those who don’t want to pre-enter at all, gate entries are welcome! Entries are a 1-day entry, $250 each.

The World Footbrake Challenge double friendly pre-entry policy allows racers to essentially “lock-in” their discounted rate, as they can add a second entry at the gate for the same price. As always, all pre-entries are 100% refundable if for some reason you are unable to attend the event.

To pre-enter, visit the World Footbrake Challenge website. You can also send a check or money order to Coalburg Racing Promotions (see flyer for address) or pay by phone by calling (205) 612-3502 or (662) 587-3581. Visa and Mastercard is accepted. There is no pre-entry minimum required!

Gamblers Races

Both Friday and Saturday will feature gamblers races where drivers pay a $100 entry fee for their chance to win $3,000. The runner-up will earn $1,000 while payout continues all the way back to second round winners! The gamblers races are 100% guaranteed!

The gamblers races will test your skills with no time trial and no buybacks.

Twin $20K Main Events

Friday and Saturday will each host a $20,000-to-win and $5,000 to runner-up main event. Semi-finalists will earn $1,000 each day and round money begins with second round winners ($50). 

If you fail to turn on the first round win light, drivers can pay $100 to compete in the re-entry round where those winners will advance into second round of the main event.

Special Awards and Prizes

RBZBillet.com will award one Richardson Boyz billet steering wheel to the Best Appearing Car while BRODIX hands out a product certificate for the longest tow courtesy of the Long Distance Award. 

Additionally, each round of the main event has their own prize for the best losing package from these generous sponsors: Hoosier Racing Tire, Plourd Racing Products, BRODIX, Moser Engineering, Auto Meter, Meziere Enterprises, and Austin Hinds Motors.

Rules and Details

The Thanksgiving Footbrake Challenge is an all-run event with no E.T. break and deep staging is honored. Only door cars and left hand steer roadsters are permitted, no dragsters or electric vehicles.

Air and/or electric shifters are allowed, no manual or electric RPM controlling devices are allowed, and you cannot have a transbrake button on the steering wheel. 

Hurry and grab your pre-entry deal by visiting the World Footbrake Challenge website or by calling either (205) 612-3502 or (662) 587-3581. 

For those missing out on the action in person, you can watch live on MotorManiaTV powered by Weldon High Performance. The live stream is also presented by Stevens and Son Locksmiths.

Schedule

Thursday

• 2PM: Early Parking (maximum of 2 spots saved per racer)
• 5-8PM: Registration Open
• Gates Open all night

Friday

• 8AM: Gates Open
• 9AM: Time Trial (1 per entry)
• Eliminations to follow
• Gamblers Race to Follow (time permitting)

Saturday

• 8AM: Gates Open
• 8:15AM- Church Service
• 9AM: New Entry Time Trial
• Eliminations to follow
• Gamblers Race to Follow (time permitting)

Spectator/crew gate fee is $10 per day.