The sport of drag racing is getting a boost in 2024 as the first PRO Superstar Shootout debuts at Bradenton Motorsports Park in February. 

Some of the best drag racers in the world will arrive at Bradenton for the inaugural event that features 2023 NHRA Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta as well as two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force and four-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence, among other drivers. 

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Brittany Force’s father, the legendary John Force, will also race in the Funny Car division. 

The PRO Superstar Shootout is a one-of-a-kind drag racing event promoted by Drag Illustrated and the Professional Racers Owners Organization. Alan Johnson, President of PRO, called the event "a dramatic new leap for professional drag racing."

Here’s what to know about the PRO Superstar Shootout. 

When Is The PRO Superstar Shootout At Bradenton Motorsports Park?

The event begins on Feb. 8 and ends Feb. 10 at the Bradenton Motorsports Park.

The PRO Superstar Shootout Stream: What To Know

Every race will stream live on FloRacing and the FloSports app. Race replays, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms. 

PRO Superstar Shootout Schedule On Thursday

• 10:00 AM    PRO TESTING
• 1:30 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
  • SUPER STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
• 2:00 PM    GATES OPEN
• 3:00 PM    PRO DRIVER Q&A SESSION (SCAG Stage)
• 5:15 PM    PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION #1
• 6:15 PM    FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
  • TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION #1
• 7:00 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2
  • SUPER STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2

PRO Superstar Shootout Schedule On Friday

• 9:00 AM    GATES OPEN
• 9:30 AM    STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
  • SUPER STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 3
  • TOP SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING SESSION 3
• 10:00 AM    FAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION (DI WELCOME CENTER)
• 11:15 AM    PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 2
• 12:00 PM    FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION 2
  • TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION 2
• 1:00 PM    PRO DRIVER Q&A (SCAG STAGE)
• 1:00 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
  • SUPER STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 4
• 2:30 PM    PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 3
• 3:15 PM    FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
  • TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION 3
• 4:00 PM    FAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION
• 4:00 PM    TOP SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING SESSION 4
• 5:00 PM    PRO STOCK FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
• 6:15 PM    FUNNY CAR FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
  • TOP FUEL FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
• 7:30 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
• 7:30 PM    CONCERT: THE BLAKE FREE BAND

PRO Superstar Shootout Schedule On Friday

• 9:00 AM    GATES OPEN
• 10:00 AM    DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS (SCAG STAGE)
• 11:00 AM    PRE-RACE CONCERT: THE VINDYS
• 12:00 PM    PRO STOCK ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
• 12:45 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
• 1:00 PM    PRE-RACE CEREMONIES
• 2:00 PM    TOP FUEL ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
  • FUNNY CAR ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
• 2:30 PM    PRO STOCK ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
• 3:00 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
• 4:00 PM    TOP FUEL ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
  • FUNNY CAR ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
• 4:15 PM    PRO STOCK ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
• 4:45 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
• 6:00 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • PRO STOCK FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • FUNNY CAR FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP FUEL FINAL ELIMINATIONS
• 7:00 PM    TROPHY PRESENTATION, CONCERT: THE VINDYS

*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Which Divisions Will Race During The PRO Superstar Shootout?

Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock teams will be competing during the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout. 

What Is The PRO Superstar Shootout Purse?

The PRO Superstar Shootout will pay out more than $1.3 million in total prize money, with $250,000 going to the Top Fuel and Funny Car winners, and $125,000 to the Pro Stock winner.

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Who Will Race In The PRO Superstar Shootout? 

The PRO Superstar Shootout will be an invitation-only race, with invitees to be announced very soon. Drivers will run four qualifying sessions to determine the eight-car fields in Top Fuel and Funny Car and the 16-car field in Pro Stock. Random chip draws will determine the pairings for all rounds of eliminations up to the final rounds.

Who Owns Bradenton Motorsports Park?

Victor Alvarez is the owner of Bradenton Motorsports Park. 

Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the historic facility plays host to one of the longest running independent events in drag racing, the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, as well as the U.S. Street Nationals, FL2K, and more. It’s also a favorite for Pro Stock and Pro Modified teams looking to test over the offseason. The PRO Superstar Shootout will also be the first time Bradenton Motorsports Park has hosted an event with 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars.

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