The 12th Annual Bottom Bulb Bash + Jr. Dragster Bonanza, held from July 24–27, 2025, at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, MI, showcased 13 racers capturing victories across various categories. The event featured bracket racing, including two $5,000 races for Bottom Bulb competitors and a $10,000 main event on Saturday. Junior Dragster racers also participated, competing in several age groups and index classes, including a warm-up race.

Friday’s highlights included Jon Lowery winning the first $5K Bottom Bulb race, defeating Aaron Disinger, while Riley Sherbondy claimed victory in the Junior Dragster warm-up race against Aly Hurst. Other winners included Hannah Peterson (7.90 Index), Ethan Russell (8.90 Index), and Addie Farrell (11.90 Index).

On Saturday, Kelly Smith won the $10,000 Bottom Bulb event over Joe Brown. In the Junior Dragster Masters class, Alayna Thompson emerged victorious in a runoff after rain interrupted the finals, with Nellie Ford as the runner-up. Ethan Russell also won in the Advanced category, while Joseph Chavez triumphed in the Beginner class.

Sunday concluded with Stan Jones Jr. winning the $5,000 Bottom Bulb race against Nick Hastings. Molly Parish and Cassidy Becker won in their respective Junior Dragster classes, and Derek Peters took the Beginner win, surpassing Mia Sanders. Congratulations were extended to all winners and finalists from this exciting weekend of racing.



Source: dragchamp.com