A historic moment in drag racing history is set to take place this week with the inaugural running of the SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout presented by Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage at Bradenton Motorsports Park. We get you ready for the event with everything you need to know heading into three action-packed days of racing in the Sunshine State.
What Is The PRO Superstar Shootout?
The PRO Superstar Shootout is a one-of-a-kind drag racing event promoted by Drag Illustrated and the Professional Racers Owners Organization. Alan Johnson, President of PRO, called the event “a dramatic new leap for professional drag racing.”
Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock teams will be competing during the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout.
Official Event Website: www.superstarshootout.com
Where Is Bradenton Motorsports Park?
Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Bradenton Motorsports Park is a quarter-mile drag strip that plays host to one of the longest-running independent events in drag racing, the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, as well as the U.S. Street Nationals, FL2K, and more.
Bradenton Motorsports Park is owned by Victor Alvarez.
The track is a favorite for Pro Stock and Pro Modified teams looking to test over the offseason. The PRO Superstar Shootout will be the first time Bradenton Motorsports Park has hosted an event with 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars.
Who’s Racing In The PRO Superstar Shootout?
The inaugural, one-of-a-kind event will feature many of drag racing’s biggest stars competing across the Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock divisions.
Top Fuel Drivers
Doug Kalitta, Kalitta Motorsports
Shawn Langdon, Kalitta Motorsports
Brittany Force, John Force Racing
Leah Pruett, Tony Stewart Racing
Tony Schumacher, JCM Racing
Justin Ashley, Maynard Ashley Racing
Antron Brown, AB Motorsports
Josh Hart, Josh Hart Racing
Steve Torrence, Torrence Racing
Billy Torrence, Torrence Racing
Clay Millican, Rick Ware Racing
Mike Salinas, Scrappers Racing
Funny Car Drivers
J.R. Todd, Kalitta Motorsports
John Force, John Force Racing
Austin Prock, John Force Racing
Matt Hagan, Tony Stewart Racing
Tim Wilkerson, Maynard Wilkerson Racing
Bob Tasca III, Tasca Racing
Alexis DeJoria, DC Motorsports
Paul Lee, Paul Lee Racing
Ron Capps, Ron Capps Motorsports
Blake Alexander, Head Racing
Cruz Pedregon, Cruz Pedregon Racing
Chad Green, Chad Green Motorsports
Dave Richards, Paul Richards Racing
Pro Stock Drivers
Greg Anderson, KB Titan Racing
Dallas Glenn, KB Titan Racing
Camrie Caruso, KB Titan Racing
Matt Hartford, KB Titan Racing
Dave Connolly, KB Titan Racing
Deric Kramer, KB Titan Racing
Eric Latino, KB Titan Racing
Erica Enders, Elite Motorsports
Troy Coughlin Jr., Elite Motorsports
Aaron Stanfield, Elite Motorsports
Fernando Cuadra Sr., Elite Motorsports
Fernando Cuadra Jr., Elite Motorsports
Cristian Cuadra, Elite Motorsports
Jerry Don Tucker, Elite Motorsports
Jeg Coughlin Jr., Elite Motorsports
Chris McGaha, Southwest Performance
Mason McGaha, Southwest Performance
Mark Beaver, Beaver Motorsports
What Is The PRO Superstar Shootout Purse?
The PRO Superstar Shootout will pay out more than $1.3 million in total prize money, with $250,000 going to the Top Fuel and Funny Car winners, and $125,000 to the Pro Stock winner.
How To Watch The Pro Superstar Shootout
The entire PRO Superstar Shootout will be streamed live via FloRacing, the official live streaming coverage partner.
FloRacing has tapped veteran sportscaster Ralph Sheheen, Funny Car world champion “Fast Jack” Beckman, seasoned motorsports reporter Jamie Howe, and FloRacing Drag Racing Content Creator Courtney Enders as broadcast talent for the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout.
STREAMING: Watch the 2024 PRO Superstar Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE.
On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV.
Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs.
On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.
Tickets Available for Purchase: TheFoat.com
PRO Superstar Shootout Schedule
Thursday, February 8
10:00 AM PRO TESTING
1:30 PM STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
SUPER STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
TOP SPORTSMAN ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
2:00 PM GATES OPEN
3:00 PM PRO DRIVER Q&A SESSION (SCAG Stage)
5:15 PM PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION #1
6:15 PM FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION #1
7:00 PM STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2
SUPER STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2
TOP SPORTSMAN ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2
Friday, February 9
9:00 AM GATES OPEN
9:30 AM STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
SUPER STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 3
TOP SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING SESSION 3
10:00 AM FAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION (DI WELCOME CENTER)
11:15 AM PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 2
12:00 PM FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION 2
TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION 2
1:00 PM PRO DRIVER Q&A (SCAG STAGE)
1:00 PM STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
SUPER STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 4
2:30 PM PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 3
3:15 PM FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION 3
4:00 PM FAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION
4:00 PM TOP SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING SESSION 4
5:00 PM PRO STOCK FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
6:15 PM FUNNY CAR FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
TOP FUEL FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
7:30 PM STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
SUPER STOCK ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
7:30 PM CONCERT: THE BLAKE FREE BAND
Saturday, February 10
9:00 AM GATES OPEN
10:00 AM DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS (SCAG STAGE)
11:00 AM PRE-RACE CONCERT: THE VINDYS
12:00 PM PRO STOCK ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
12:45 PM STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
SUPER STOCK ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
1:00 PM PRE-RACE CEREMONIES
2:00 PM TOP FUEL ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
FUNNY CAR ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
2:30 PM PRO STOCK ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
3:00 PM STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
SUPER STOCK ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
4:00 PM TOP FUEL ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
FUNNY CAR ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
4:15 PM PRO STOCK ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
4:45 PM STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
SUPER STOCK ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
6:00 PM STOCK ELIMINATOR FINAL ELIMINATIONS
SUPER STOCK FINAL ELIMINATIONS
TOP SPORTSMAN FINAL ELIMINATIONS
PRO STOCK FINAL ELIMINATIONS
FUNNY CAR FINAL ELIMINATIONS
TOP FUEL FINAL ELIMINATIONS
7:00 PM TROPHY PRESENTATION, CONCERT: THE VINDYS
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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