Millington, TN (April 30, 2013) As the Summit Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams progresses throughout the season, the current points leaders in each class are emerging, but it still anyone’s game. The point’s leaders in Super Pro, Pro Footbrake, R.T. Turbines DOT and R.T. Turbines Jr. Dragster classes at the end of the season earn the opportunity to participate in the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Team Finals October 4-6 and possibly the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Finals October 11-13 both hosted at Memphis International Raceway.
Sunday, April 28th may have been a reschedule date for the Summit Bracket Race presented by COMP Cams originally scheduled for April 27th turned out to be a memorable night of racing for the Ferrell family. Buddy Ferrell from Brighton, TN took the win in the Super Pro Class over his son Jason Ferrell by .002 seconds. Buddy Ferrell with .006 second reaction time, 4.83 dial in time, 4.846 ET at 140.37 mph. Jason Ferrell with .014 reaction time, 6.21 dial in time, 6.226 ET at 109.01 mph. Congratulations to both for a wonderful race.
Greg Rushing from Jackson, TN received the automatic win in the Pro Footbrake Class over TJ Tracey who was -.019 seconds too fast from the line. Rushing finished with .019 second reaction time, 6.91 dial in, 6.899 ET at 98.20 mph.
Jimmy Ray from Atoka, TN took the win over Cliff Hubbard from Millington in the R. T. Turbines DOT Class. A night which included a special “double purse” sponsored by R. T. Turbines in a program that is building week in and week out. Ray and his ’65 Malibu finished with .027 second reaction time, 10.54 dial in, 10.499 ET at 124.94. Hubbard finished with a .067 second reaction time, 14.91 dial in, 14.817 ET at 92.63 mph.
In the R.T. Turbines Junior Dragster Class – Winner Justin Poindexter from Millington, TN took the win over Clay Combs from Bells, TN. Poindexter finished with .071 reaction time, 8.01 dial in, 8.013 ET at 76.97 mph. Combs close behind with .059 second reaction time, 7.95 dial in, 8.117 ET at 79.95.
Check out the excitement at Memphis International Raceway for yourself. With 200+ events on the 2013 schedule, MIR has something planned for every race enthusiast. Be sure and mark your calendar for these upcoming MIR events:
May
2 – Test N Tune
3 – Midnight Madness presented by TN National Guard (Rescheduled)
4 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
9 – Test N Tune
9-11 – F-Body Rental
11 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Night
11 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
16 – Test N Tune
17-18 –Memphis Fuel & Gas Nostalgia Drags
18 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
18-19 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
19 – BMW Autocross
23 – Test N Tune
24 – Midnight Madness presented by TN National Guard
25 – OUTLAWS – THE COMEBACK – Heads Up Havoc
25 – Cars & Coffee Test N Tune
30 – Test N Tune
June
1 -2 – Porsche Club of America Driver’s Ed
1-2 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
4 – Hot Rod Power Tour – Cruise Stop
6 – Test N Tune
7-8 – Fun Ford Weekend
8-9 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
13 – Test N Tune
14-16 – IHRA Pro Am Division 4
20 – Test N Tune
22 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
22 – All American Auto Show
23 – Traction Optional Drift
27 – Test N Tune
28 – Midnight Madness presented by TN National Guard
28-30 – National Auto Sports Association Road Course
29 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Nite
29-30 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
July
4 – Test N Tune
5-6 – Mopars in Memphis
11 – Test N Tune
13 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
18 – Test N Tune
20 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
25 – Test N Tune
26 – Midnight Madness presented by TN National Guard
27 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Nite
27 – 28 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
31 – Test N Tune
August
1-4 – ADRL
8 – Test N Tune
10 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
15 – Test N Tune
17 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams / IHRA Iron Man Classic
17 – Porsche Club of America Autocross
17-18 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
22 – Test N Tune
24 – Summer GRUDGE Fest
29 – Test N Tune
30 – Midnight Madness presented by TN National Guard
31 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Nite
September
1 – Traction Optional Drift
5 – Test N Tune
6-8 – Great American Bracket Race
12 – HotRod Drag Week
12 – Test N Tune
14-15 – SEJRA 4th Annual Tommy’s Used Cars Back To School Drags
19 – Test N Tune
20-22 – Porsche Club of America
21-22 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
26 – Test N Tune
27 – Midnight Madness presented by TN National Guard
27-29 National Auto Sports Association Road Course
28-29, Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
October
3 – Test N Tune
4-6 – IHRA Summit Bracket Racing Team Finals
10 – Test N Tune
11-13 – IHRA Nitro Jam & Summit World Finals
17 – Test N Tune
19 – Fall GRUDGE Fest
24 – Test N Tune
25 – Midnight Madness presented by TN National Guard
26 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Nite
31 – Test N Tune
November
2 – KMS Drift
2-3 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
8-10 – National Auto Sports Association Road Course
9-10 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
9 – Test N Tune
16 – Test N Tune
29-30 – Thanksgiving Bracket Brawl $5K
DECEMBER
1 – Thanksgiving Bracket Brawl $5K (Cont.)
7 – Test N Tune
14 – Test N Tune
21 – Test N Tune
*Schedule Subject to Change
About Memphis International Raceway:
Memphis International Raceway is a multi-faceted venue and one of the most popular raceways in the Mid-South for racers and spectators alike. As a leader in its operating form and function, MIR seeks to provide its drivers with a higher level of challenge, excellence and opportunity. MIR boasts three complete tracks, including a high-performance road course, an historic drag strip and a 3/4 mile paved tri-oval. The 1.8 mile road course features fast and challenging corners all set up by long straight-a ways and is considered one of the most competitive in the Mid-South. MIR is sanctioned by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). The IHRA is one of the largest motorsports sanctioning organizations in North America and is a leader in sports entertainment. For more information on MIR, please visit the venue’s website at www.RaceMIR.com like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RACEmir and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/racemir.
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