4th Annual Sean Serra Memorial Drag Race Set for June 4-7

The 4th Annual Sean Serra Memorial Drag Race is coming up on June 4-7, 2026 at Darana Motorsports Park Benson, NC.

BENSON, NC- Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Sean Serra Memorial Drag Race presented by Brown Line Construction, taking place on June 4-7, 2026, at Darana Motorsports Park in Benson, North Carolina. In 2022, we lost one of Bracket Racing’s very best, Sean Serra. To commemorate his legacy, Big Block Promotions started this race, now in its fourth installment.

This year’s event will showcase two 20,000-to-win races and one $50,000-to-win main event over three days in addition to the Strickland Custom Homes Fast 48 10,000 Shootout on Thursday. Racers can also enjoy event extras such as the golf cart showdown, VFS Energy Services racer party, a fireworks display, the always thrilling Team W Racing Products Burnout Battle and FTI On-Site Wheelstand Showdown.

If you won’t be able to attend the 4th Annual Sean Serra Memorial Race in person, you can watch the event LIVE on Youtube Thursday-Sunday. The livestream is sponsored by Patriot Growth Insurance Services.

See full event details below.

Strickland Custom Homes Fast 48 10K Shootout

Strickland Custom Homes Fast 48 10K Shootout will be contested on Thursday with a scheduled time slot at 2PM. This shootout will be open to the first 48 entires and pre-entry will open up on 4/29/2025 at 6pm EST. There will be a $400 entry fee with a $200 deposit due at sign up with the remaining $200 due at gate. Pre-enter at seanserramemorial.com. This shootout will be $10,000 to win and $2,000 to runner-up and $1,000 going to semi-finalists and $500 to quarter-finalists. This year’s shootout will feature a 1/8 mile finish line.

Michael Paschal was the 2025 Fast 48 Shootout winner.

Main Events– Two $20Ks & $50,000 Saturday

Friday and Sunday will each feature a $20,000-to-win race, with $4,200 awarded to the runner-up and $1,500 to each semi-finalist. Round money of $150 will begin with third-round winners. Paul Campanella’s Auto & Tire Center and Trailer Ranch are the presenting sponsors of the $20K races.

Dreamweaverz Saturday will host a $50,000-to-win race, with $7,500 for the runner-up and $2,000 for each semi-finalist. In addition to round prizes, $250 round money will be awarded starting with third-round winners.

T.G. Paschal, and Kevin Brannon (x2) were the 2025 Main Event winners.

Entry Fees

The three-race weekend entry fee is $700 and the single day entry fee is $220 on Friday or Sunday and $400 on Saturday. The 1st round re-entry fee on Friday and Sunday will be $160 and on Saturday it will be $260.

Event Extras

Golf Cart Showdown

Thursday night will feature the Golf Cart Showdown and it will be 100% payback. The winner will take home 50%, Runner-up 25%, and semi-finalists $12.5%. The entry fee is $25 and there can be up to 4 entries per cart. The Golf Cart Showdown winner also gets rights to the Friday round 1 bye run!

Saturday Night Racer Party + More

Saturday night will feature a VFS Energy Services racer party, fireworks, FTI On-Site Wheelstand Showdown, and Team W Racing Products Burnout Battle.

MVP Award

The driver who earns the most round wins over three days will earn a custom painted helmet courtesy of Champs Performance and Schuster Paint Works.

Schedule

Thursday

• 10AM- Gates Open
• 12-6PM- $40 Test and Tune
• 2PM- 1000′ Shootout Time Trial
• 8PM- Golf Cart Showdown

Friday

• 8AM- Gates Open
• 9AM- 1 Time Trial
• Eliminations to Follow

Saturday

• 9AM- New Entry Time Trial
• Eliminations to Follow
• 10PM- Racer Party
• Fireworks, Best Burnout and Wheelie Competition

Sunday

• 9AM- New Entry Time Trial
• Eliminations to Follow

Gate Fees

$20 per day or $40 for the weekend. Kids 12 and under are FREE!

Contact Jeff Serra (484-364-0296), Jamie Sarracco (203-305-3847), or Kyle Cultrera (207-475-4965) with any questions regarding the 4th Annual Sean Serra Memorial Drag Race at Darana Motorsports Park Benson, NC.

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