Maryland Int'l Raceway  •  27861 Budds Creek Road  •  Mechanicsville, MD  20659

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Site Last Modified:  05.06.2008  04:58:43 PM    

05/06/08:::::::Congratulations to the "Pick Royce's Pocket" Challenge Winner - Jake Milstead

Congratulations to Jake Milstead (#1169) of La Plata, MD for his victory in the "Pick Royce's Pocket" Challenge held at the Mountain Motor Nationals on Saturday, May 3, 2008. His one-shot challenge run hit the number, running a 7.917 on a 7.91 dial - as the rules only require a match to the hundredth, not the thousandth.

05/06/08:::::::American Muscle Cars and Classic Rock - 1320x Launches July 4th & Comes to MIR on Sat., September 13

It's billed as a celebration of the American Muscle Car, a lifestyle-community of racers who love the sport of grassroots drag racing, fast cars and great music. But it's much more than that. From Pullin Television, the producers of the hit series PINKS on SPEED Channel comes 1320x, a series of regional drag racing and concerts. The events held around the country combine racing with a festival atmosphere, a manufacturer's midway and car show, followed by a classic rock concert as the nightcap - all captured on video as content for the www.1320x.com web portal.

04/30/08:::::::Bob Taylor Succumbs to Brain Cancer at the Age of 65

The racing community has lost a true lion of a racer and a role model for us all to look up to. Bob Taylor, of “Tempest Tantrum” fame, lost his battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, April 29th, at the age of 65. During the 70’s, Bob was the man to beat with numerous wins and titles at tracks in the mid-atlantic area. As great a racer as Bob was, his character as a man was even greater. He loved people and would enjoy swapping racing stories with anyone. Bob was also a man of great faith in God and he shared that faith with many people. But more importantly, he walked the walk for others to see. He will be truly missed by all that knew him, loved him and respected him.

04/30/08:::::::Test & Tune Rain Check Policy Adjusted

Due to increasing operating costs (and no increase in ticket prices to our racers and spectators), the following adjustment has been made to the Test & Tune Rain Check Policy. On any Test & Tune, should rain cancel racing for the day at or near the halfway point of the event, all spectator & driver tickets will be honored for half of their value at any future MIR event.

04/29/08:::::::$5,000 Top ET Payout This Saturday, May 3rd at the 30th Annual Mountain Motor Nationals

Plan to be at Maryland Int’l Raceway this Saturday, May 3rd for the Mountain Motor Nationals and take your shot at the huge Top ET $5,000 payout! Win 2nd round and you're already in the money with $100 per round. Gates will open at 11:00 am with Top ET time runs beginning at 2:00 pm, followed by the start of eliminations at 4:00 pm. The pro show for the Mountain Motor Nationals then kicks off at 7:00 pm.

04/18/08:::::::Weather Holds Off at the IHRA Summit Pro-Am Tour With a Double-Header Completion

Rain did not hold anything back at Budds Creek on Saturday, and the skies cleared by early-afternoon at the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour’s Division 1 Double-Header race at Maryland Int’l Raceway.  There were some shockers early that will be sure to cause a shakeup in the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour point standings. Michael Beard from North Carolina went down and out early to local driver Michael Bolton.

04/16/08:::::::$10,000 to Win in Top ET at the Return of MIR’s Legendary U.S. Pro Stock Open

The exciting return of the U.S. Pro Stock Open on Wednesday, October 8th will feature a special 1/4 mile, Top ET class paying an incredible $10,000 to win jackpot! Racer gates will be opening at 1:00 pm (spectator gates at 3:00 pm). Time trials will begin at 3:00 pm; and Top ET eliminations will start at 6:30 pm. Car and driver entry for Top ET is $160, and re-entry is $100. There will be a 1st and 2nd round re-entry option as well as the Mulligan drawing – all time permitting of course. No other ET classes run at this event. This will be the only 1/4 mile, $10,000 to win Top ET race of the year – so don’t miss it!

03/11/08:::::::Bunny Burkett In Recovery from Accident Ending In Full Hip Replacement Surgery

On Friday, February 22nd, Bunny Burkett suffered a fall at her home in Spotsylvania, VA, which broke her femur and also dislocated the ball and socket attached to it. She was taken to Mary Washington Hospital where they decided to do a total hip replacement (since the usual pinning process would take too long to heal). Fortunately, Bunny & the Boys will not lose any bookings due to the elected type of surgery; which is her third one in only 17 months.

03/03/08:::::::Photo Coverage by Stephen Jones of the 2007 MIR Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 23, 2008

02/22/08:::::::Exciting Seasonal Job Opportunities Now Available at MIR!

Maryland Int’l Raceway is currently accepting part-time job applications for the 2008 season! We're looking for enthusiastic and responsible individuals for the following positions: EMT’s, Track Officials, Tower Personnel, Security, Ticket Sellers & Concession Staff. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the fun and thrill that Maryland Int’l Raceway has to offer through its various positions, please give us a call at 301-884-9833 or send an email to info@mirdrag.com. You can also submit your employment application right now using the form on our website at www.mirdrag.com.

02/21/08:::::::Hump Day $10K Pay Day on Wednesday Night, July 30th!

Why wait for the weekend? Spend your Hump Day at MIR and take a shot at $10,000 CASH! The Hump Day $10k is an 1/8 mile, Top ET only event that will be run on Wednesday Night, July 30th. Gates will open at 12:00 noon, time trials will begin at 3:00 pm and eliminations start at 7:00 pm. The car and driver entry for Top ET is $160, and re-entry is $100 (there will be a 1st and 2nd round re-entry option). No other classes will be run that night.

02/15/08:::::::Reserve Your Day & Come to Play With a Private Track Rental of Your Very Own

Maryland Int’l Raceway is available year around for weekday testing, weather permitting of course. This is a very easy and affordable program available to racers looking for that extra edge through private track time. Private test sessions are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (eight full hours of daylight fun).

02/14/08:::::::Download the Exciting 2008 MIR Season Schedule Today!

01/25/08:::::::Feel the Thrill of Winning an IHRA Ironman at the May 10th Ironman Classic presented by Drag Review Magazine

Have you ever dreamed of having an IHRA Ironman in your trophy case, but without the worry or expense of having to compete in a Divisional or National event to get it?  Well dream no further, because here’s your chance to take home your very own IHRA Ironman!  Four IHRA Ironmans will be awarded – one in Top ET, one in Modified ET, one in StreetBike ET and one during the second race of the Junior Dragster Open.

05/06/08 - Speed Unlimited Top ET Points [CURRENT]
05/06/08 - Speed Unlimited Top ET Points [SEASON]
05/06/08 - Speed Unlimited Mod ET Points [CURRENT]
05/06/08 - Speed Unlimited Mod ET Points [SEASON]
05/06/08 - Speed Unlimited Streetbike ET Points [CURRENT]
05/06/08 - Speed Unlimited Streetbike ET Points [SEASON]
05/06/08 - Speed Unlimited Junior Dragster Points [CURRENT]
05/06/08 - Speed Unlimited Junior Dragster Points [SEASON]
05/06/08 - Race Results - Sunday, May 4, 2008
05/06/08 - Race Results - Saturday, May 3, 2008
05/06/08 - Race Results - Friday, May 2, 2008
05/06/08 - Congratulations to the "Pick Royce's Pocket" Winner - Jake Milstead
05/06/08 - American Muscle Cars and Classic Rock - 1320x Launches July 4th
04/30/08 - Bob Taylor Succumbs to Brain Cancer at the Age of 65
04/30/08 - Congratulations to the Qualifiers for the Pick Royce's Pocket Challenge
04/30/08 - Test & Tune Rain Check Policy Adjusted
04/29/08 - Speed Unlimited Top ET Points [CURRENT]
04/29/08 - Speed Unlimited Top ET Points [SEASON]