Famoso Dragstrip hosted the West Coast Classic Bracket Races, which drew bracket racers from across the country to compete Memorial Day weekend. There was fierce competition from Thursday to Sunday, as racers showcased their talents as they competed for prizes and the coveted Classic Trophy.<\/p>\n
Thursday kicked off with test and tune, followed by the West Coast Bracket Races\u2019 10-Year Anniversary $20,000 Shootout featuring 64 racers. The excitement continued on Kidd Performance Friday and Meziere Enterprises Sunday, where Super Pro Winners each received $10,000, and Pro Winners competed for $5,000.<\/p>\n
Drag Illustrated<\/em> contributing photographer Tom Macht was at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California, to capture the action from the pits to the track.<\/p>\n Val Torres Jr. and crew collects a $20,000 check for the West Coast Bracket Classic 64 car Shootout Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Jason Padd prepares for his pass down Famoso Dragstrip\u2019s quarter mile at the West Coast Bracket Classic Event<\/p>\n Val Torres Jr. smokes the rear slicks before he smoked the competition to a Victory in the West Coast Classic 64 Car Shootout at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Tony Marconi leave wheels in the air in the West Coast Classic Bracket race 64 car Shootout at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n KJ DeSA blazes the rear slicks at Famoso Dragstrip for the West Coast Classic Bracket race 64 car Shootout<\/p>\n Val Torres Jr. collects a $20,000 check for the West Coast Bracket Classic 64 car Shootout at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Shelby Williams test the Famoso Dragstrip starting line traction at the West Coast Coast Classic 64 car Shootout<\/p>\n Ryan Priddy sends his front wheels airborne on his pass down Famoso Dragstrip quarter mile at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race<\/p>\n West Coast Bracket Race Promoter Chris Forsyth looks over the Racing at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n DJ Houmard blazes the rear slicks on His \u201966 Nova Wagon at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Jason Padd leaves wheels airborne at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Pete Bothe leaves wheels up on his \u201978 Porsche at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Kevin McClelland tests the Famoso Dragstrip start line traction at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race<\/p>\n Steve Williams test the Famoso Dragstrip starting Line traction at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race<\/p>\n Chase Trimp scores a $5,000 Victory in the Pro Class at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Famoso Dragstrip\u2019s track prep specialist prep the racing surface at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race<\/p>\n Gabe Torres blazes the rear slicks on his winning Super Pro Dragster at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Gabe Torres pockets $10,000 for his Super Pro Class win at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Jordan Yeager smokes the rear slicks at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Jeff Taylor blazes the rear slicks at Famoso dragstrip in the West Coast Classic Bracket Race<\/p>\n Chuck Hawk put heat in the rear slicks at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Dennis Paz sends his \u201965 El Camino down Famoso Dragstrip\u2019s quarter mile at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race<\/p>\n Steve Allanach is the West Coast Classic Bracket Race $7,500 Pro Winner at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Junior Dragsters stage in the Famoso Grove before the compete in their part of the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Pierson Deming cashes in on a $20,000 Super Pro Victory at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Drag Strip<\/p>\n Daniel McClelland is Victorious at the West Coast Bracket Race $10,000 Door Car Clash at Famoso Dragstrip<\/p>\n Andy Schmall raps up his part in the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip with a $5,000 win in Pro class competition<\/p>\n Stan Deming sends his \u201976 Nova down Famoso Dragstrip at the West Coast Classic Bracket Race<\/p>\n K.J. Desa wraps up the West Coast Classic Bracket Race at Famoso Dragstrip with a $10,000 win in Super Pro class competition<\/p>\n This story was originally published on May 28, 2024. <\/p>\n The post GALLERY: West Coast Classic Bracket Races at Famoso Dragstrip<\/a> first appeared on Drag Illustrated<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Famoso Dragstrip hosted the West Coast Classic Bracket Races, which drew bracket racers from across the country to compete Memorial Day weekend. There was fierce competition from Thursday to Sunday, as racers showcased their talents as they competed for prizes and the coveted Classic Trophy. 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