07/23/2023
UPDATE: The family of Jay McCreery is raising funds to award additional prize money to the Winners at the Memorial Race on July 29, at Gulfport Dragway. Also, half the money will go to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, one of Jay's favorite charities. https://form.jotform.com/231977776017165.17085
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Jay McCreery Memorial Race/WDRA Points Bracket Race Fundraiser
GULFPORT, MS - On April 27, 2023, longtime bracket racer, Jay “The Stick” McCreery passed away from cardiac arrest shortly after finishing preparations to race that weekend at Gulfport Dragway for the BTE King of the Coast series. After moving to Mobile, AL, in 1999, McCreery often raced at the Gulfport and Mobile tracks. Jay moved to Ellisville, MS, 10 years ago when he married his wife, Teresa McCreery who also enjoyed and supported his love for bracket racing.
To honor Jay’s memory and his bracket racing hobby that he shared with his son Alex since he was two-years old, additional prize money is being raised to celebrate Jay’s life on what would’ve been his 60th birthday on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The McCreery’s are hoping to raise funds to not only celebrate Jay’s life, especially as
the driver of a Racecar Red, 1969 Fastback Mustang, but to also support his fellow bracket racers. Half of the donations will be awarded to the winner’s purse and half to Jay’s favorite charity, Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
“I’m asking for donations to honor the memory of my dad, Jay McCreery. He was a local bracket racer and had such a love and passion for drag racing. I’m hoping to raise $6,000 to add to the purse for the WDRA points race at Gulfport Dragway on July 29, which would have been my dad’s 60th birthday. This money will support the local, grassroots drag racing that my dad loved so much. Hopefully, by adding to the winnings, maybe more racers will be inspired to come out and race,” said Alex McCreery. “To be clear, all donations will go towards the winner’s purse and Jay’s favorite charity, Tunnel to Towers. No money will go to the McCreery family or the racetrack.”
Gulfport Dragway will announce the names of contributors during the weekend event in addition to displaying a “Thank You Banner” at the track. Donations in one-dollar increments can be made through the link: https://form.jotform.com/231977776017165.
Donations can also be mailed to: Race Promotions Group, ATTENTION: Jay McCreery Memorial Race, 1813
Roberts Ave, Gulfport MS 39501. The deadline to contribute to the additional prize winnings for this Memorial Race Fundraiser is July 27, 2023. Tax deductible receipts are available upon request.
Contact for more information: Gaylon Rolison at 228-323-7325 or Teresa McCreery at 601-580-2579.
Gulfport Dragway 17085 Racetrack Rd., Gulfport, Mississippi 39503 Contact: (228) 863-4408 or Email: [email protected]
