09/03/2026
🚨 THE RED RIVER VALLEY THROWDOWN IS HERE! 🚨
📅 September 4th–5th
📍 Paris Dragstrip — Paris, Texas
Racers have been working all week, the trophies are ready and the track is about to come alive! We’re kicking off the weekend with a five-hour test session Friday night, followed by a full night of heads-up racing, bracket action and an off-the-trailer Texas vs. Oklahoma showdown Saturday!
🔧 FRIDAY TEST SESSION
⏰ 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
Come test, tune and get your car ready for Saturday. Both lanes will be prepped and the timing system will be on.
🏁 SATURDAY RACE SCHEDULE
• Gates open at 7:00 PM
• Mandatory cruise leaves at approximately 7:30 PM
• Track goes hot at 8:30 PM
• Texas vs. Oklahoma runs off the trailer at 8:30 PM
• Approximately 10–15 minutes of cooldown time between rounds
• Drivers may compete in a maximum of two classes
🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION
• Pits: $25
• Spectators: $15
• Kids 12 and under: FREE
🔥 SATURDAY’S RACING PROGRAM
• True Street
• Daily Driver
• Small Tire
• PDS 5.30 Index
• Outlaw Daily
• Footbrake Bracket
• Beginner Bracket
💥 SMALL TIRE
• $40 tech card
• $200 buy-in
• $250 added on top
• 28x10.5 non-W maximum tire
• Steel roof and quarters unless a factory exception applies
• Door cars only
• Must start from the driver’s seat
• No wheelie bars
• Driveshaft safety loop required
This class is shaping up to be a battle. If you have a Small Tire car, get it ready and come earn it!
🏆 BEGINNER BRACKET
We had a great turnout for Beginner Bracket, so we’re bringing it back for the Red River Valley Throwdown!
This class gives newer racers a place to learn bracket racing, gain experience and have fun without having to jump straight into one of the regular classes.
Entry fee: $20
Payouts:
• 8–11 cars: $125 to win/$50 runner-up
• 12–15 cars: $175 to win/$75 runner-up
• 16 or more cars: $225 to win/$100 runner-up
Race format:
• Dial-your-own bracket racing
• Full tree
• Footbrake only
• No delay boxes
• No throttle stops
• No crossover boxes
• No transbrakes
• No automated shifting based on time
• Line locks permitted for burnouts only
• Two-step rev limiters permitted
• All vehicles must pass normal track tech requirements
Beginner Bracket is intended for racers with two years or less of regular bracket-racing experience. Previous adult bracket-class champions and NHRA/IHRA divisional or national-event winners are not eligible. Racers who regularly compete in Super Pro or another delay-box/electronics class are also not eligible.
Occasional test-and-tune participation, street-car racing or limited bracket experience does not automatically disqualify someone. Track management will have final approval on eligibility.
⚔️ TEXAS VS. OKLAHOMA — OFF THE TRAILER
Before the regular racing program gets rolling, two drivers representing Texas and two representing Oklahoma are going straight from their trailers to the starting line!
No test hit. No chance to figure out the surface. No excuses.
They’re coming to represent their states and put on a show for the fans at the very beginning of the night. Get through the gates early because the first pair is scheduled to roll into the lanes when the track goes hot at 8:30 PM!
🚗 MANDATORY CRUISE
True Street, Daily Driver and Outlaw Daily competitors will participate in the cruise before racing.
The cruise leaves at approximately 7:30 PM and follows the posted route through the US-82, Loop 286, Highway 271 and Airport Road area before returning to Paris Dragstrip.
Competitors must stay with the group, maintain the required pace and complete the entire cruise. Follow the directions of track officials and attend the drivers meeting for final instructions.
🏆 THE TROPHIES ARE READY
Six custom Speed For All trophies are waiting for our champions! These trophies were created specifically for the Red River Valley Throwdown and sponsored by Aaron Gibson Trucking.
Winning one of these won’t be easy—you’ll have to earn it one round at a time!
📣 RACER REMINDERS
• Read the complete rules for your class
• Make sure your vehicle is ready to pass tech
• Street-class vehicles must meet applicable registration and insurance requirements
• Cruise-class competitors must complete the required cruise
• Drivers may enter no more than two classes
• Handle any eligibility questions before race day
• Arrive early enough to unload, purchase your tech card and get through inspection before racing begins
This weekend is about competition, community and giving race fans the kind of show they came to see. Bring the family, invite your friends and get ready for an action-packed night at Paris Dragstrip!
A huge thank-you to our event sponsors:
• STR8LINE
• Aaron Gibson Trucking
• 82 Cafe
• Lone Star Mobile Dyno
Their support helps us continue putting on exciting events for our racers, fans and the entire racing community!
👇 COMPLETE RULES, UPDATES AND EVENT INFORMATION:
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🔥 TEXAS OR OKLAHOMA—WHO ARE YOU REPRESENTING? 🔥
