Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

News

Josh Hart Looks to PRO Superstar Shootout as Kick Off For Improved 2025 Season

As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winds down Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers team are already looking ahead to the 2025 season. For the second year in a row the championship contending team will start their season at the PRO Superstar Shootout, February 6-8, 2025, at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Joining Hart will be a “Who’s Who” of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock competitors. All the teams will take advantage of a private test session in advance of the three-day mega-event.
 
“Last year the PRO Superstar Shootout was a brand-new race, and we had a great time putting on a special show for the fans,” said Hart, two-time NHRA national event winner. “PRO wanted to promote an event that was new and different from the traditional NHRA national event. It was a huge success in my opinion and this year’s event will be even better.”
 
This year’s race will once again feature the full-time professional Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock drag racing teams. PRO is offering fans the opportunity to immediately purchase tickets here for an early bird discounted rate of $55/day or $150 for the three-day pass until October 31.

“I think the biggest advantage to attending the PRO Superstar Shootout from the fans perspective is the vibe of the race,” said Hart. “The teams aren’t racing for points and we are all very excited about getting the season started. It will be the first time in a long time we will be in front of fans, and we all want this to be a special event for everyone who attends. The track staff does a great job with the facility, and I think PRO learned a lot last season to make the show event better for 2025.”
 
The successful format of last year’s event will carry over in 2025.  After qualifying on Thursday and Friday, the elimination round matchups of the 8-car field on Saturday will be determined by a chip draw, a feature that is unique to the PRO Superstar Shootout. The higher qualified drivers will draw chips with competitor names to determine first-round match ups. Subsequent rounds will also be decided by random draws, giving fans and teams a thrill of uncertainty and excitement as the race day progresses. Additionally, Top Fuel and Funny Car will face off in a fan-favorite Top Fuel versus Funny Car Chicago Style race.
 
Additional announcements including additional sponsors and schedule of events, including open Testing on Thursday, February 6, will be announced shortly at www.prosuperstarshootout.com. Tickets can be purchased here.

This story was originally published on October 3, 2024. Drag Illustrated

You May Also Like

Exclusive

After ending the 2024 season on a high note by capturing the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ championship with...

Features

The inaugural West Coast Rumble made its debut at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California, Feb. 15-16. The event featured Truck Wars, along with several...

News

John Force, who overcame poverty and polio to become professional drag racing’s biggest all-time winner, was among those inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall...

News

Always looking for more opportunities to promote Burnyzz Speed Shop and feed his competitive nature Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart will...

Since 2005, DI has informed, inspired and educated drag racers from every walk of the racing life - weekend warrior and street/strip enthusiasts to pro-level doorslammer and Top Fuel racers. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-worthy videos to electric live events, DI meets hundreds of thousands of racers where they live, creating the moments that create conversations.