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Final Few Days to Pre-Enter IHRA Summit Sportsman Spectacular at Wilkesboro Dragway

Thursday, 14 June 2018
 
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Once known as the “Moonshine Capital of the World”, Wilkes County, N.C., boasts a rich history of motorsports. Nestled in the foothills of North Carolina sits Wilkesboro Dragway which hosts the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Sportsman Spectacular June 29-July 1. 
With only a few days left to pre-enter, now is the best time to take advantage of a great opportunity to buy one entry and get one entry for free for Saturday and Sunday’s IHRA Summit Sportsman Spectacular.
 
The double-race weekend will be June 29-July 1 at Wilkesboro Dragway, Wilkesboro, N.C. The event features huge payouts with $10,000-to-win on Moser Engineering Saturday and $5,000-to-win on Sunday.
 
IHRA Ironman trophies and large championship checks will be presented to event champions on Saturday and Sunday.
 
IHRA partner Imagine That Customs will award a one-of-a-kind custom painted display helmet to one competitor that weekend.
 
Pre-entries are available until June 18. Click here for online registration.
 
On-site entry fees are $150 for Moser Engineering Saturday with a $10,000-to-win payout, $2,000 for the runner-up, $1,000 for the semifinals, and $100 per round starting with Round 3 winners.  For Sunday, entry fees are $100 (for anyone not pre-entered) with a $5,000-to-win payout, $1,000 for the runner-up, $500 for the semifinals and $100 per round starting with Round 3 winners. 
 
In addition to having the opportunity to get two races for the price of one, the Summit Sportsman Spectacular events feature a set of unique bonus opportunities for all current IHRA Summit SuperSeries racers. There are cash bonuses for the Summit SuperSeries member that goes the furthest in eliminations or wins the event.  
 
The national contingency program is also available for all IHRA members who advance to the final two rounds each day. As part of its contingency program, Summit Racing Equipment will now pay for the win, runner-up and semifinal positions.
 
The weekend program includes a test & tune, racer appreciation cookout, and the thrilling Scrubblade golf cart race.  The race weekend features several rounds of prizes awarded to the best losing package of first through third rounds. Runner-up finishers will receive prestigious medals as part of their prize package.
 
All valid competition licenses and chassis certifications will be honored at the Summit Sportsman Spectacular events regardless of sanction.  All drivers running 0-6.39 in the 1/8-mile must have an IHRA, NHRA or accepted competition license.  A valid chassis certification is required for vehicles running 6.00 or quicker.  Chassis certifications and license renewals will be available on site.  Competitors obtaining an IHRA license for the first time are encouraged to complete the licensing process through the IHRA membership department prior to the event to ensure all documents are acceptable.
 
To become a member of the IHRA please call (561) 337-3015 or email membership@ihra.com.
 
Visit IHRA.com  and wilkesborodragway.com  for more information.
 
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Last modified on Thursday, 14 June 2018