The first Summit Series Bracket Race was held at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California, this past week, March 15-16. The event gave racers an opportunity to see where they stacked up after the winter break and a launching pad for the rest of the 2025 season. In addition to the Summit Series race, a junior street, high school and association race also took place, as well as test and tune opportunities for racers.
Drag Illustrated contributing photographer Tom Macht was at the historic dragstrip to capture the action.
This story was originally published on March 17, 2025. 
