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Knoxville Dragway to Have Ironman Classic as Part of Branded Rat Nationals

Friday, 18 October 2024

MAYNARDVILLE, TN — Knoxville Dragway saw its reputation as the track of champions added to last week with Grady Powell winning the Motorcycle class at the IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals.

More Knoxville racers will have the chance to compete for the prestigious Ironman trophy next Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of the Branded Rat Nationals in memory of Don Cox Sr.

It’s a three-day event starting with a test-and-tune along with shootouts for Friday. There’s a $3,000-to-win Pro 32 Shootout with a $150 entry and a $1,000-to-win No Box 16 Shootout with a $100 entry. There are also Sportsman 16 and Junior 16 shootouts.

Saturday is the IHRA Ironman Classic with a Super Pro race which pays up to $7,500 to the winner and a $5,500 guarantee. It’s a $125 entry fee. The No Box class pays up to $2,000 to win and a $1,550 guarantee with a $60 entry.

The Sportsman and Junior classes pay $300 to win the winner with 20 entries and $100 added with every 5-car increase. It costs $35 to enter the Sportsman race and $25 to enter the Junior Dragster race.

Sunday features time trials and eliminations to follow. Weekend Super Pro entries for Saturday and Sunday are $180 with No Box entries $110. Additional discounts are available for double entries.

There’s a $15 admission for spectators with a $30 weekend special Friday through Sunday. Kids 10-under are admitted free.

Gates open at 3 p.m. with shootouts at 7 p.m. Saturday has gates opening at 8 a.m. with timed runs at 10 a.m. followed by eliminations. Gates open at 9 a.m. followed by a church service at 10 a.m. The new entry time run at noon with eliminations to follow.

Click here to check out the Knoxville Dragway Facebook page.

 

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