There are payouts of $10,000 to the Box winner and $2,000 to the runner-up on Saturday and Sunday. The event also includes an IHRA Ironman Classic where both days the drivers will vie for the prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies in the Box, No Box and Junior classes.
In addition, there is a $4,100 Gamblers race on Friday night. It’s important to get your entry fee in early as it increases to $130 after today. Also keep in mind, that No Box will be capped at 64 entries on Saturday and Sunday. The No Box winner will then join the Box eliminations.
Gates open Thursday, May 18 from 4-10 p.m. for parking. Friday gates open at 9 a.m. with a test-and-tune from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Gamblers race takes place at 2 p.m.
Saturday gates open at 8 a.m. with one time trial for all racers at 9:30 a.m. followed by eliminations. Sunday gates also open at 8 a.m. with new entry time runs and eliminations to follow.
Spectators and crew entry are $20 per day or $40 for a weekend pass. Kids 12-under get in for free.
The IHRA Ironman Classic program is offered to all member tracks. Prior to this program, a sportsman racer could only win an Ironman if they traveled to a divisional or IHRA national event. This program gives local tracks a chance to create extra excitement in their bracket program and offer competitors a chance to win the prestigious Ironman.
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