🎃 Halloween Drag Racing Comes to Brainerd Motorsports Park in Ringgold on October 31st

Brainerd Motorsports Park is trading traditional trick-or-treating for high-octane Halloween thrills this fall, combining family-friendly festivities with competitive drag racing at its 1/8th-mile strip on Scruggs Road. The 4.40 Bad Boyz and Big Dog Brawl event promises a unique way for area families to celebrate the holiday while watching fast cars and skilled drivers compete.

🏁 What to Expect on Race Day

Gates open at 9 a.m. on October 31st, with time runs beginning at 11 a.m. for standard racing classes and shakedowns for the 4.40 and Big Dog Brawl divisions starting at 1 p.m. The event features multiple racing categories, including 4.40 Bad Boyz, 6.0 Index, 7.0 Index, Super Pro, 5.30 Door Cars, Juniors, No Box, Mean Street, Radical Street, and Outlaw 275 classes. ⚡

🎭 Halloween Activities Beyond the Track

The park is encouraging racers and spectators to embrace the holiday spirit. Pit decorating contests will be judged at 7 p.m., with prizes for the best-decorated racing pits. A costume contest kicks off at 5 p.m., and organizers are asking attendees to bring candy for a “trailer-or-treat” experience for kids. Inflatables will be set up for younger visitors, making the event accessible to families with children of all ages. 🍬

💰 Admission and Entry Details

Spectator admission is $20 per person, with children 10 and under admitted free. Racers can enter various classes with entry fees ranging from $30 for juniors to $200 for the 4.40 Bad Boyz category. Prize purses vary by class, with the 4.40 Bad Boyz offering $3,000 for first place, $1,000 for runner-up, and $500 for semi-finalists. 🏆

For questions or more information, spectators and racers can contact Brainerd Motorsports Park at (423) 802-1443. The park is located at 745 Scruggs Road, Ringgold, Georgia 30736.