WDRA SUMMIT SPRING BRACKET FINALS AT DARLINGTON DRAGWAY CANCELLED

An unfavorable forecast along with cold temperatures for this week have forced the cancellation of the WDRA Summit Spring Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports at Darlington Dragway.

“With the required travel component of a Summit Bracket Finals event we needed to make this decision today instead of waiting until closer to move-in day,” said WDRA’s Josh Peake.  “Friday is looking like a lost day due to rain and that has been consistent in the forecast since last week.  Saturday, because of colder temperatures, we will have a limited amount of time on the track and the amount of racing we need to do will be cut short.  All of the tracks we spoke with have concerns about having their racers put their time and money into traveling and be forced into giving them less of an event.  Jeff Miles and the Darlington crew were ready to give it 100% to make this happen.  We are grateful to Jeff for the opportunity to make up a hurricane effected event from 2022.”     

Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series presented by Suncoast program flyer released

Program details for the season ending $250,000 WDRA Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series presented by Suncoast have been released.

The race for the WDRA Summit World Championship presented by Suncoast will be held at the legendary Darlington Dragway October 19-21, 2023. In addition to the free main event entry, quailfied racers will also get $500 in tow money and free entry into the $5k winner take all gamblers races on Friday night. American Race Cars and Laris Motorsports Insurtance have already stepped up to sponsor the Box and No Box Free Friday 5k events.

The WDRA Summit World Champions will take home $20,000 in Box and No Box while Sportsman and Junior champions will each earn $10,000.

In addition to winning the track championship at WDRA member tracks, registered racers can also qualify for the Summit World Championship event by winning a Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports event. The first of the six event Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports series kicks off at Darlington Dragway February 16-19.

Racers can register for the WDRA Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series online or via mail by visiting the WDRA membership page HERE.

The SSDRS flyer with the program rules and Summit World Championship information can also be found on the WDRA website HERE.

The Summit World Championship presented by Suncoast is an invitation only event which will feature SSDRS track champions from WDRA member tracks and qualified WDRA Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports champions race head-to-head for the WDRA Summit World Championship. The Summit World Championship schedule can be found HERE.

SSDRS or Summit Bracket Finals program questions can be directed to info@racewdra.com

Laris Motorsports Creates Two WDRA Racer Bonus Programs For 2023

Laris Motorsports Insurance, who recently joined the alliance by supporting the WDRA Summit Bracket Finals and Summit World Championship programs, will deepen that commitment by offering WDRA members that are Laris Motorsports customers the opportunity to cash in on a perfect run.

The Laris Motorsports Insurance Perfect Run program will be contested at all Summit Bracket Finals events and the Summit World Championships presented by Suncoast Performance.  The program will start next month at the WDRA Summit Spring Southeast Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports at Darlington Dragway.  The first Laris Motorsports customer that has the Laris decal on their car before 1^st round of eliminations and puts down a perfect run will win a $1,000 cash bonus.  If there is no winner at the event, the bonus will roll over to the next Summit Bracket Finals event and will continue to roll over throughout the Summit Bracket Finals Series of events.  If no one claims the prize during the Summit Bracket Finals series of events there will be a $6,000 Laris Motorsports bonus on the line at the Summit World Championships in October.

WDRA Launches Drag Racing’s Only All-Digital Licensing System With Trackside Systems

Springfield, IL – The WDRA is proud to announce a first of its kind, secure, online licensing system powered by Trackside Systems.  Trackside, the Official Technology Partner of the WDRA, built this sanction-level capability to drive efficiency and provide an easy, streamlined racer experience.  Launched as a soft open on January 1^st, 2023, this is the only system of its kind in the industry and is the manifestation of WDRA and Trackside’s mutual goals.

“In addition to making licensing simpler and faster for racers, this system is part of a long-term plan to continue to help our member tracks become more efficient at managing their businesses.  The licensing and membership capabilities of Trackside will provide automation and streamlined digital tools for member tracks to validate licenses and easily interface with the WDRA at a sanction level.  This means better-run events, streamlined processes, and lower costs of operating,” said WDRA’s Don Scott.

Winlight Bets Brings The Fun To Summit Spring Bracket Finals

As WDRA’s official Fan Engagement partner, Winlight Bets will be kicking off their partnership at the upcoming WDRA Summit Spring Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports at Darlington Dragway. 

Winlight Bets will debut drag racing’s first outdoor casino February 17-18.  The outdoor casino will feature the Winlight Bets game play app, big screen TV’s, Drag Racing themed table games, Drag Racing themed slots along with a practice tree.  No casino would be complete without showgirls and the Winlight Bets showgirls will be on hand to assist players during the weekend.

Laris Motorsports Insurance Joins The WDRA Partner Alliance

Springfield, IL – The World Drag Racing Alliance announced today that Laris Motorsports Insurance has become a major marketing partner and will be supporting the sportsman racing community by joining the WDRA in 2023.  Laris Motorsports Insurance will become the Official Racing Equipment Insurance      partner of WDRA as well as the presenting sponsor of the Summit Bracket Finals series of events.

Laris Motorsports Insurance provides unique products for the racing community including on track and off track racing vehicle damage as well as trailer, tools and equipment coverage.  Laris Motorsports Insurance president Laris Holden, as a drag racer himself is committed to supporting the racing community and was heavily involved in developing insurance lines specific to what racers need.

Suncoast Performance Signs On To Support Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series

Springfield, IL – The World Drag Racing Alliance announced today that Suncoast Performance has joined the WDRA alliance of sponsors supporting bracket racers. The Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series and the Summit World Championships are now both presented by Suncoast Performance.

Suncoast Performance is a leader in Transmissions, Converters and related accessories for OEM gas and diesel applications for Dodge, Ford and Chevy. Suncoast Performance controls all aspects of their products from design to manufacturing in their 75,000 square foot facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

“This is yet another racer owned business joining the alliance to support sportsman racers” said WDRA’s Josh Peake. “The guys at Suncoast Performance are sportsman racers and wanted to join the Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series program so they could add to the support for their fellow racers.”

The WDRA Welcomes 2023

The WDRA Welcomes 2023 and the racer’s rulebook and membership-license forms are available here on the website.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WDRA ONLINE RULEBOOK
CLICK HERE TO VISIT WDRA MEMBERSHIP PAGE
Visit the racers and tech/info pages to view. For any questions, visit the WDRA contact page.

Industry Veteran Jon O’Neal Joins the WDRA

“I had the pleasure of working with Jonny O when I was managing my track. I needed help with a lot of things and Jon worked with me 24/7 until I was able to get my issues resolved,” said WDRA’s Don Scott

O’Neal will be based in Ohio and can be reached at Jon@racewdra.com..

“Here was a guy willing to get in his car and drive the 8 hours to fix my problem. It was then I realized that some of the big things a sanctioning body does for member tracks is problem solving and guidance. Jon is unbelievable at servicing tracks and working with racers on making sure their needs are quickly taken care of.”