The Professional Racers and Owners (PRO) Organization released the run schedule for the 2nd annual PRO Superstar Shootout, scheduled for February 6-8, 2025, at Bradenton Motorsports Park. This specialty race will showcase prominent names in drag racing from Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, competing for momentum entering the 2025 NHRA season.
The event includes two days of qualifying on Thursday and Friday, culminating in elimination rounds and exhibition runs on Saturday. All professional teams will participate in four qualifying rounds, with the top eight qualifiers in Top Fuel and Funny Car facing off in three elimination rounds on Saturday.
“Our goal with the schedule of runs is to provide fast-paced on-track action with a positive pit experience for our fans,” said Chad Head, PRO Vice President. “We wanted to maximize the runs the fans can see as well as give them time to meet the drivers and visit our sponsor displays in the pits.”
The event will feature a unique chip draw before each round of eliminations. After qualifying, the No. 1 qualifier will pick a chip to be randomly assigned a first-round opponent, with the same process being repeated after each round.
“I love the PRO Superstar Shootout because it is unpredictable and gives the fans a different format to see us getting after it on the track,” said Matt Hagan, driver of the TSR Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car. “Everyone wants to be in the quick eight so you can race for the trophy but if you aren’t one of those guys you get to race in a Top Fuel Dragster versus Funny Car exhibition.”
In addition to Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, three sportsman classes will compete. Bo and Randi Lyn Butner, along with Royce Freeman, will oversee Stock, Super Stock, and Top Sportsman classes throughout the event. These divisions will also utilize the chip draw system for qualifying and elimination rounds.
The event will feature autograph sessions, driver Q&As, and fan-friendly entertainment elements. The PRO Superstar Shootout will be broadcast on FloRacing all three days, with tickets available for purchase online.
