Ewing Cashes in for $20K at Great American Stars & Stripes New Year’s Spectacular
Seven racers claimed wins at the Great American Bracket Races SDPC Raceshop Stars and Stripes New Year’s Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering at Gulfport Dragway.
GULFPORT, MS- What better way to bring in the New Year than some big money bracket racing! The Great American Bracket Races SDPC Raceshop Racing Engines Stars and Stripes New Year’s Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering took place January 1-4, 2025 at Gulfport Dragway. The four-day event featured Out of the Gate Gamblers, Triple Top Bulb $10Ks, Triple Bottom Bulb $4Ks, and two days of $1,000-to-win Junior Dragster racing. The Top Bulb and Bottom Bulb events also offered BOGO entry fees, giving racers even more opportunities to win big. With rain in the forecast, the decision was made to combine Saturday’s and Sunday’s on-track events.
See results below!
Thursday Results
Out of the Gate
In Thursday’s 16-Car Out of the Gate Gamblers race, Zack Hitchcock from Shelbyville, TN claimed the final round win over David Hammons. With his win, Hitchcock earned a FREE entry to the 1st Annual SDPC Raceshop Red, White and Blue 5-Day coming up in March at Gulfport Dragway! The runner-up, Hammons took home a 3-Day Dream Team Challenge entry plus buybacks!
Friday Results
Top Bulb $10K
Cody Graham captured the Friday Top Bulb $10K win over runner-up, Wes Neely.
Dylan Rallinson was the lone semi-finalist. Ben Doucet had two entries left in the quarter-finals.
Bottom Bulb $4K
In Friday’s Bottom Bulb $4K final round, Chad Burleson claimed the win over Chris Stephenson.
The semi-finalist was John Burleson. Tyler Wied, Chris Cox, and Robby Mullins made up the round of six.
Saturday/ Sunday Results
Combined Top Bulb $20K
Todd Ewing picked up the Saturday/ Sunday Combined Top Bulb $20K final round win over Kyle Rumley.
The lone semi-finalist was Wes Neely. Slate Cummings and Chris Mohler made up the round of five.
Combined Bottom Bulb $8K
In Saturday/ Sunday’s Combined Bottom Bulb $8K, Larry Seguin captured the win over Kayden Hayman.
The semi-finalist was Zack Pearce. Chris Stephenson, Chad Burleson, and Robby Mullins made up the round of six.
Kayden Hayman, Saturday/ Sunday Combined Bottom Bulb $8K Runner-up (right)
Combined Jr Dragster $2K
In Saturday/ Sunday’s Combined $2,000-to-win Jr. Dragster class, Kegan Ortega picked up the victory over Carter Poplawski.
Alissa Ortego was the lone semi-finalist.
Jr Dragster Age Out Movin On Up Race
Colt Saum captured the Jr. Dragster Age Out Movin On Up race win over Alissa Ortego.
Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the Great American Bracket Races SDPC Raceshop Racing Engines Stars and Stripes New Year’s Spectacular, presented by Moser Engineering.
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