Beacon Top Bulb BOGO Bash Set for July 10-12

Four shots at $10,000 for only $300 at the 2nd Annual Beacon Top Bulb BOGO Bash, happening on July 10-12, 2026 at Beacon Dragway.

PADUCAH, KY- Hey Top Bulbers, its your turn! Get ready for the 2nd Annual Beacon Top Bulb BOGO Bash, coming up July 10-12, 2026, at Beacon Dragway in Paducah, Kentucky. This race will have a similar format to the Bottom Bulb BOGO Bash however, this is just for Top Bulb racers!

Racing kicks off Friday with Test n’ Tune, while both Friday and Saturday will feature $5,000-to-win Gamblers Races. Saturday and Sunday will each host $10,000-to-win main events, where racers can take advantage of buy-one, get-one-free entries each day!

This race is limited to 125 entries, and pre-entries are opening SOON. See more details below.

Saturday & Sunday $10Ks

Both Saturday and Sunday will feature $10,000-to-win main events, with $1,500 awarded to the runner-up and $500 going to each semifinalist. Third-round winners will begin earning $50 round money. If needed, a $100 re-entry round will be available, with all buybacks competing against each other in a separate round.

The two-race Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) package is $300, giving racers four opportunities to race for $10,000. Racers also have the option to split a BOGO package with another competitor. See the pre-entry details below for more information. All main event purses are guaranteed!

Gamblers Races + Test n’ Tune

Friday and Saturday evenings will host $5,000-to-win Gamblers races. The runner-up each day will take home $1,000 and the semi-finalists will claim $250. The entry fee is $100. Doubles are allowed and there will be no buybacks! Purse is based on 90 entries.

Test n’ Tune will take place from 4PM-6:30PM on Friday and will cost $50. However, the Test n’ Tune fee will be waived if you enter the Friday night Gamblers Race.

Pre-Entry Information

Pre-entry will be opening very SOON! So, stay tuned. There will be a 125-entry cap (with a 20% oversell). Registration is $50, with the remaining $250 due at the gate. If the event does not sell out by July 1st, gate entries will be sold for $350. The refund cutoff is also July 1st. Registration link: www.beacondragway.com. Stay tuned for when entries open up!

Schedule/ Admission

Friday

• Gates Open 10AM
• Test n’ Tune ($50) 4PM-6:30PM
• Gamblers Round 1 7:15PM

Saturday

• Gates Open 7AM
• Time Trial (1 per Entry) 9AM
• Eliminations to Follow
• Gamblers Race Sat Night!

Sunday

• Gates Open 7AM
• Church Services 7:30AM
• Time Trial (1 per Entry) 8:30AM
• Eliminations to Follow

Spectator/ Crew

• $15/ Day or $40/ Weekend
• Kids 12 & Under FREE!

Contact track general manager, Ryan Frye at 615-389-8044 or at ryanfrye16@yahoo.com for any questions about the 2nd Annual Beacon Top Bulb BOGO Bash at Beacon Dragway.

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