Triple $15K’s at BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge

Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge on September 3-6, 2026 at Bristol Dragway.

BRISTOL, TN- Get ready for the upcoming 7th Annual BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge on September 3-6, 2026 at Bristol Dragway. This Labor Day weekend footbrake bracket race will feature three $15,000-to-win main events and two $3,000 Gamblers Races. All purses are 100% guaranteed and all racers will be eligible for round prizes and awards!

Pre-entry is open now and you’ll want to get pre-entered before August 14th to score discounted entries!

See full details below.

Pre-Entry Deals & Policy

Those who purchase a weekend entry by August 14th will be able to take advantage of the $450 price tag for an entry in all three $15,000 races ($150 savings). 

For those who don’t want to pre-enter at all, gate entries are welcome for $600. Each $15K also has a single entry fee for $200 if you want to come and run just one day.

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.

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

$3K Gamblers Races

Both Thursday and Friday 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 will test your skills with no time trial and no buybacks! On Thursday, drivers can also participate in Test n’ Tune from 1-5PM for only $40.

Zach Combs and Jeff Sowers claimed the 2025 Gamblers race wins.

Triple $15,000 Main Events

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will each host a $15,000-to-win and $3,000 to runner up main event. Semi-finalists will earn $1,000 each day and round money begins with second round win ($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.

Jordan Wilhelm, Brian Holbrook, and Michael Beard were the main event winners at last year’s event!

Special Awards and Prizes

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

Funny Bone Screen Printing & Embroidery will also be giving away FREE ice cold water keeping everyone refreshed throughout the weekend.

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, Pro 1, and Austin Hinds Motors.

Rules and Details

The BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge is an all-run event with no ET 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. 

For those missing out on the action in person, you can watch live on MotorManiaTV.

Schedule

Wednesday 

• 12PM: Early Parking Opens (Maximum of 2 spots saved per racer!)
• 4-8PM: Registration Open 
• Gates Open all night

Thursday 

• 8AM: Gates Open 
• 8:30AM: Tech Opens
• 10-3PM: Test n’Tune ($40)
• Gamblers Round 1 to Follow

Friday 

• 8AM: Gates Open 
• 8:30AM: Time Trial (1 per entry)
• Main Event Eliminations to Follow
• Gamblers Race to Follow (time permitting)

Saturday 

• 8AM: Gates Open 
• 8:30AM: New Entry Time Trial
• Eliminations to Follow

Sunday 

• 8AM: Gates Open 
• 8:15AM: Church Service
• 8:45AM: New Entry Time Trial
• 9AM: Eliminations to Follow

Spectator/ Crew gate fee: $10/day

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