Eric Latino is one of the 20 Pro Stock drivers who are gearing up for an appearance at the inaugural SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout presented by Johnson\u2019s Horsepowered Garage set to take place Feb. 8-10 at Bradenton Motorsports Park. This event stands out in the drag racing calendar not only for its high stakes but also for its unique format and significant racer involvement.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited about the race because there is $125,000 on the line,\u201d said Latino. \u201cI\u2019m also excited because there are going to be fuel cars in Bradenton \u2013 the fans are going to crazy for it, and I think it will be a sell-out.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The substantial prize money, $125,000-to-win in Pro Stock, is a major draw for him and his KB Titan Racing team. However, the PRO Superstar Shootout holds more than just financial allure for Latino.<\/p>\n \u201cIf we win, we have $125,000 going straight to our race program, which will benefit us for the whole season,\u201d stated Latino, who returned to Pro Stock in September of last year. \u201cI am very dedicated to our race team. I would put that money back into our engine program and share it with the rest of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n Latino also expresses enthusiasm for the PRO Superstar Shootout\u2019s unique elimination format involving a chip draw. This format adds an element of unpredictability and excitement to the competition, something the experienced Pro Mod driver finds alluring.<\/p>\n \u201cI think the chip draw is cool,\u201d he continued. \u201cEvery Pro Mod race Wes Buck has put on has been done that way, and it\u2019s great.\u201d<\/p>\n Latino\u2019s familiarity with Bradenton Motorsports Park is another factor contributing to his confidence. Reflecting on his past experiences, Latino said, \u201cI\u2019ve raced at Bradenton Motorsports Park many times and can\u2019t pick just one. The track\u2019s owner, Victor Alvarez, is a super nice guy. They treat us really well there, and I have only great things to say about the facility, the owner, and the staff.\u201d<\/p>\n Latino acknowledges the importance of this race and that it would be the biggest win in his career.<\/p>\n \u201cI have won in a Shakedown Pro Mod race where there are no set rules, so to win the PRO Superstar Shootout race over some of the big dog races we have run would be one I would chalk up on the board and never forget,\u201d said Latino.<\/p>\n Furthermore, Latino also anticipates a diverse fan base at the PRO Superstar Shootout, different from typical nitro races. He believes the event will attract local spectators new to this caliber of drag racing.<\/p>\n \u201dThe fans coming to this race will be local people who have never really seen Pro Stock or fuel cars,\u201d he stated. \u201cI think the fans will be blown away and excited by this race. It will drag people in, and if they do the event next year, they will sell even more, and the fans will bring in friends and family from other parts of the states. I think it\u2019s going to be a big deal.\u201d<\/p>\n The SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout presented by JHG will also feature $250,000-to-win in Top Fuel and Funny Car. Tickets are now on sale at https:\/\/bit.ly\/scagpro<\/span><\/a>. Fans can also watch the entire race live through FloRacing at https:\/\/flosports.link\/3t04gHk<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The post Eric Latino Set for Pivotal Challenge at PRO Superstar Shootout<\/a> first appeared on Drag Illustrated | Drag Racing News, Opinion, Interviews, Photos, Videos and More<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Eric Latino is one of the 20 Pro Stock drivers who are gearing up for an appearance at the inaugural SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout presented by Johnson\u2019s Horsepowered Garage set to take place Feb. 8-10 at Bradenton Motorsports Park. 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