World Footbrake Challenge
LOCKHAART WHEELIES INTO FRIDAT $20K WIN DURING BTE LABOR DAY FOOTBRAKE CHALLENGE
BRISTOL, TN – Friday morning, the BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge launched with the last guaranteed time trial as racers gathered 
data to use for the remainder of the weekend. Opening ceremonies began with a sincere moment for Coalburg Racing Promotions’ two-time $50,000 winner and drag racing legend Scotty Richardson, who recently passed away. Co-promoter Jared Pennington recognized Richardson’s on-track accolades and contributions to the sport, but more importantly, the impact on his family and friends.
After an invocation from Steve Riggins and the playing of our national anthem, Friday’s main event eliminations rumbled onto the starting line. 362 entries made the first round call of the now $20,000-to-win race under sunny skies and blistering heat. Eventually the field narrowed to only five remaining drivers in round number eight: Ricky Greer, Michael Collier, Charlie Lockhart, Howie Adams, and Cole Mason. Continue reading
YOUNG CELEBRATES FIRST WIN ON DAY ONE OF THE BTE LABOR DAY FOOTBRAKE CHALLENGE
BRISTOL, TN – Bristol Dragway roared once again with the sounds of footbrake racing as Coalburg Racing Promotions returned for the BTE 
Labor Day Footbrake Challenge. Drivers utilized a track-operated test and tune session to get dialed in for the weekend of competition before Thursday’s Gamblers Race.
Shortly before staging lanes were closed, an unexpected storm saturated the facility, annihilated E-Z UP tents, and added an extra creek to the upper-level parking. Anyone in attendance certainly understands that when it rains at Bristol, it pours, but as usual, the sun quickly reappeared, and the track surface was race-ready in record time.
The purse for Thursday’s Gamblers Race was increased to $4,000 to win, and 174 entries rolled through the water box in round one of competition. The single entry and no buyback format rapidly eliminated the field and left no room for driver error. Soon, only six drivers remained in the sixth round: Brian Cireddu, Daniel Young, Kyle Feebeck, Lucas Walker, Robby Mayne, and Cody Barnhart. Continue reading
BIDDLE CONQUERS SUNDAY CROWN AT WORLD FOOTBRAKE CHALLENG XVI
Bristol, TN – Apparently, the quote that time flies when you’re having fun was written about drag racing since the BTE World Footbrake 
Challenge XVI has rapidly approached its final day. Sunday opened with a chapel service and new entry time trials, followed by the two remaining rounds of Saturday’s Gamblers Race.
The surviving competitors were hoping that win lights were on the breakfast menu this morning and Joe Foley was served the bye run. A pair of Tims battled to see who would advance into the final to face him. The .004 reaction time of Tim Douglas essentially sealed the deal as he took the win over Tim Curry.
In the final, Douglas was .004 again and runs dead on with an eight to earn a $4,000 payday beside the breakout pass of Foley.
Another large payout was still on the table as 400 entries raced down the eighth mile first round of Sunday’s Main Event. Several rounds later there were only five drivers left in the running for $15K. The all-Chevrolet driving quarterfinalists were Caleb Ellison, Brandon White, Chad Dotson, Kaleb Greene, and Randy Biddle Jr.
FITTON FINDS $15K AT BTE WORLD FOOTBRAKE CHALLENGE XVI ON SATURDAY
Bristol, TN – Patchy clouds hovered over the facility on Saturday as day three of the BTE World Footbrake Challenge XVI began at Bristol 
Dragway. New entries were rewarded with a time trial before the footbrake field dove into to first round of eliminations. Racers had to be rushing to get in the gates as the official car count climbed to 450 entries for the second $15,000 payday of the weekend.
The Coalburg Racing Promotions staff is always looking for ways to create a unique experience for the drivers, crew, and fans who attend their events. Throughout the weekend, numerous prizes are awarded to participants based on skill, vehicle fabrication, best losing packages, perfect reaction times, humorous awards, etc. These are all possible due to the support of prestigious companies such as Hoosier Racing Tire, Plourd Racing Products, BRODIX, Moser Engineering,JEGS Performance, AutoMeter, Austin Hinds Motors, Push Button Latches, and so many more.
During the BTE World Footbrake Challenge XVI, a new interactive segment with Cade Caufield was debuted with high praise from the crowd. Footbrake Fast Facts is a trivia gameshow-type experience in which anyone on the property may be surprised with a WFC related question, which if answered correctly, instantly earns them an item from the prize vault!
ELLISON EMERGES AS $15K CHAMPION ON FRIDAY DURING THE BTE WORLD FOOTBRAKE CHALLENGE XVI
Bristol, TN – Bristol Dragway was once again filled with eager footbrake racers as the first of three $15,000 main event races kicked off Friday at the BTE World Footbrake Challenge XVI. Drivers were given one time trial per entry in order to get their cars dialed in for the mountain air which was then followed by opening ceremonies.
This year, Coalburg Racing Promotions acknowledged recently departed competitors and friends, John DiBartolomeo, Greg Rushing, and Lucas McKinney. In remembrance of Lucas, twenty-two seconds of silence befell the racetrack, followed by a memorial pass down the racetrack by his father, Todd. The impact of these losses will be felt for a lifetime, but we will continue to honor their memory and love of the sport.
Once the tears were wiped away, it was officially time to get down to business. By the time first round was completed, an impressive 434 entries had made their way onto the racing surface in hopes of cashing in for $15K.
BTE World FootBrake Challenge XVI Thursday Collides with a Clash of the Titans
Bristol, TN – Thursday marked the beginning of the sixteenth installment of the BTE World Footbrake Challenge, where the competition has 
obviously been preparing to show off on the big stage. Track temperatures started warming up with the Test n’ Tune session followed by a Gamblers Race featuring the increased $5,000 payout.
Co-promoter, Jared Pennington said, “Steve and I are very appreciative of the large number of racers [263 pre-entries] that are choosing to attend the WFC, and we want to start the week right by increasing the gamblers purse, with no added entry fee.”
Thursday’s Gamblers Race began with a healthy 221 entries, but with no doubles or buybacks allowed, drivers had an all-or-nothing mentality. Within the first four rounds of competition, two drivers laid down perfect runs: Dennis Coffey and Dean Harmon.
By sixth round, only seven drivers remained for the quarterfinal quarrel: Brad Plourd, Tim Griffith, @Morgan Carroll, Nathan Sexton, Michael Beard, Daniel Johnson, and Dean Harmon.
World Footbrake Challenge by Jared Pennington
Bristol, TN – Once again, Footbrakers showed up in large numbers for ‘The World’s Greatest Footbrake Race’ at Bristol Dragway. The 
7th version of the BTE World Footbrake Challenge was the largest in the event’s history as well as setting the record for the biggest Footbrake only race (based on current class rules) in the history of our sport.
Friday saw 440 racers on the track while the Saturday/Sunday numbers grew to 459 and 455 respectively. 2nd round winners got paid each day, including the Thursday and Friday night gambler’s races which led to hundreds of participants visiting the pay window over the 4 days of racing. The weather was the best we’ve ever had for a WFC event and it was much needed with the huge crowd on hand. 25 states and 2 countries were represented in the pits.
