After two Countdown to the Championship playoff races in the NHRA playoff series, 10 different fans from across the country have taken home one-of-a-kind Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB) winner plaques.
Drag Race Bracket Bonanza, the first dynamic bracket competition for drag racing fans, opened the brackets Saturday night following qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals from World Wide Technology Raceway outside St. Louis.
Following the rain-delayed Reading Nationals overall winner Payton P. of Castle Rock, Wash., took the overall win with the most combined points from Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Scott W. of Mogadore, Ohio, won Top Fuel, David L., of Marlton, New Jersey won Funny Car and Dave D. of Elgin, Texas, and Abe H. of Cleveland, Ohio, took Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle honors respectively.
Last weekend at the Carolina Nationals, Dujeanna B. of Valdosta, Ga., won the overall title with Mike H. of West Hills, Calif., and Zhen B. from Tuscaloosa, Ala., winning in Top Fuel and Funny Car. Mike C. from Mooresville, NC won Pro Stock and Cori M. from Elkhart, Ind. Won Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Throughout the current Midwest Nationals fans have had the opportunity to sign up for Drag Race Bracket Bonanza online, in table topper located in the World Wide Technology Raceway suites and in the Budweiser Pavilion.
“It is very exciting to see winners coming from all over the country,” said Elon Werner, Drag Race Bracket Bonanza creator. “We have seen our numbers grow race over race and we expect to really see our momentum take off after the Midwest Nationals over the final three Countdown races.
"The biggest issue we have run into is people remembering to make their picks. This is a brand-new game so people are still getting used to working it into their routine. We are encouraging fans to set an alarm or calendar hold as a reminder. Saturday, we will start at noon ET so fans will have about 18 hours to make their picks after qualifying ends in St. Louis.”
One of the goals of DRBB is to drive fan interest online through social media posts and encourage fans to watch the NHRA broadcasts on FOX and FS1. Several Twitter and Facebook posts have shown that people are engaging and watching to see how their bracket turn out.
Fans can follow Drag Race Bracket Bonanza social media for stats, updates, and info on Twitter/X at @dragracebb or Instagram and Facebook, @DragRaceBracketBonanza.
For additional information and to sign up anytime fans can visit www.dragracebracketbonanza.com.
About Drag Race Bracket Bonanza: Drag Race Bracket Bonanza is the first dynamic bracket competition for drag racing fans. During the remaining 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events fans will be able to fill out brackets for all four professional categories at the conclusion of professional qualifying.
Developed and owned by Werner Communications, Drag Race Bracket Bonanza is the first fan-centric offering from the Dallas-based public relations and media services company.
