STEELE, Ala. — Three HUGE days of bracket racing are coming to Alabama International Dragway for the 4th of July Ironman Shootout, July 3-5.

The All-American celebration features the IHRA Ironman Classic on Friday, July 4. Racers will compete for big money and the prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies.

Engines fire up on this three-day event on Thursday, July 3 with a $5,000-to-win Box race that has a $120 entry fee. The No Box class pays $1,000 to win with a $50 entry fee. There is also a $200 prize to the winner of the Junior Dragster class with just $25 to enter.

Gates open at 5 p.m. Thursday with time trials to begin at 6:30 p.m.

The excitement ramps up Friday and Saturday as the pay for the top finishers doubles. It’s a $10,000 to the winner in the Box class each day with a $220 single-day entry. The No Box winner earns $2,000 each day with a $75 entry. It’s $400-to-win each day in the Junior Dragster class with a $45 single-day entry.

Gates open at noon on Friday and Saturday. Time trials for new entries start each day at 2 p.m. Single-day crew and spectator costs are $20 or $50 for the entire weekend.

For the best value, racers have the option of a three-day entry fee. It’s $349 all three days in the  Box class, along with a $250 double-entry for the same car and driver based on a 90-car minimum. All three days for No Box is $150 with a $100 double entry on a 50-car minimum. Junior Dragsters can enter the whole weekend for $80 with a 20-car minimum.

Check out the track’s Facebook page for more great happenings at Alabama International Dragway, the home track of the 2025 IHRA Summit SuperSeries World Finals. Go to the IHRA Summit Super Series membership page and get registered to compete in the most prestigious national championship in all of bracket racing.