Make plans to attend the Montgomery International Dragway Rumble in the Gump Junior Dragster event on June 12–14, 2025.
Featured photo by Lou Crouch
MONTGOMERY, AL- Get ready for the Rumble in the Gump Junior Dragster racing event at Montgomery International Dragway, happening June 12–14, 2025! This event will showcase the sport’s rising stars as they compete for big money and bragging rights. The lineup includes a $2,000 Warm-Up Race on Thursday, Friday age group races, the Friday Night $5,000 Team Race, a Golf Cart Race, and the highlight of the weekend, the $10,000-to-win Main Event on Saturday!
See more event details below!
Thursday $2K Warm-up + Test n’ Tune
Thursday kicks off the weekend with a $2,000-to-win Warm-Up Race, featuring $500 to the runner-up and $250 to semi-finalists. The entry fee is $75, or you can opt for the $325 weekend entry (covers Thursday through Sunday main races). A $50 buyback will be available, and the purse is based on 50 entries.
Also on Thursday, a Test n’ Tune session will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and is available for $30.
Thursday Golf Cart Race
Thursday night will host a $500-to-win Golf Cart Race. All are welcome to enter as long as you have a golf cart to race with. The entry fee will be $50.
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Friday Age Groups
Friday during the day will feature three separate age group races: Ages 6–9, Ages 10–12, and Ages 13 & Up. The single race entry for all age groups is $75, or you can opt for the $325 weekend entry.
Age 6-9- $1,000-to-win
Age 6-9 will pay $1,000 to the winner, $300 to the runner-up and $150 to the semi-finalists. A buyback will be available for $40. Payouts are based on 30 entries.
Age 10-12- $1,500-to-win
In the 10-12 age group, the winner will earn $1,500 and the runner-up will cash in for $500. The semi-finalists will also earn $250. There will also be a $40 buyback and the payouts are based on 40 entries.
Age 13 & Up- $2,000-to-win
The 13 & Up age group will pay the most with $2,000 going to the winner, $500 to the runner-up, and $250 to the semi-finalists. There will be a $40 buyback and payouts are base don 50 entries.
Friday Night $5K Team Race
Get ready for some team action with the Friday night $5,000-to-win Team Race at the Rumble in the Gump! Teams will compete for big money and bragging rights. The team entry fee is $300, with buybacks available for $150. Payouts are based on 16 teams.
Saturday $10K Main Event
Saturday heats up with the $10,000-to-win main event! Racers will be divided by age groups, with each group racing separately. The winner of each class will earn $500 and move up to the next age group. The age groups will be split up by 13 & Up, 10-12, and 6-9.
The main event winner will take home $10,000, with the runner-up earning $1,000. Semi-finalists will pocket $500, and quarter-finalists will receive $250. The single-day entry fee is $200, or you can opt for the $325 weekend entry. A $100 buyback will also be available. Payouts are based on 75 entries.
Photo by Lou Crouch
Schedule
Thursday
Gates Open: 8AM
Test & Tune 10-2PM ($30)
Warm-up Time Run: 2PM
Friday
Gates Open: 8AM
Time Run: 10AM
Saturday
Gates Open: 8AM
Time Run: 10AM
For more information on the Montgomery International Dragway Rumble in the Gump Junior Dragster race, visit the track’s Facebook page.
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