The Boise Muffler Gold Cup chase presented by NAPA Auto Parts kicks into high gear on the first of two days of racing with the 37th Annual Bronco Motors Hot Truck Nationals. The full day race `n show is Saturday, May 3.
Racing will be contested in Gold Cup classes, along Pro Truck, Street Truck and the return of the C-10 class for trucks 1960-1987 (no box classes are open to slicks/DOT/Street Tires, and be muffled or unmuffled). All three classes are handicapped bracket categories with awards up for grabs. Street Truck premium points will be available to all track competitors (note: 31 pts. awarded in St. Truck for any class you might wish to compete in).
In addition to all of Firebird’s Gold Cup divisions (Super Pro, Pro, Sled/Bike, Sportsman, Nostalgia, Jr. Dragster and Jr. Street), the Comfort Source Pro Comp eliminator will kick off its point’s series on both Sat (qualifying) and Sun (eliminations).
Thanks to Neil Ramey at Neil’s Rod & Custom, several Truck classes that participate in the show and race will benefit from added bonus bucks, along with special event awards .
Save today by purchasing your tickets, race and show entries online (click on the logo below)
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CLASSES
Super Pro (eighth-mile)
Pro (9.00-13.99, quarter-mile)
Sportsman (11.60 and slower, quarter-mile)
Pro Comp (dragsters, altereds, old school FC’s, 1950 & older door cars)
Sled/Bike (13.99 or quicker, quarter-mile)
Jr Dragster (age 5 – 17, eighth)
Jr. Street (age 13-16, eighth)
Pro Truck (14.99-quicker)
Street Truck (15.00-slower)
C-10 Eliminator (1960-1987 trucks)
Nostalgia (13.99 or quicker, 1979 or older)
Test Only card
RACE FEES
Super Pro Full Event: $185 (day of event $205)
Pro Full Event: $145 (day of event $165)
Pro Comp Full Event: $125 (day of event $145)
Sled/Bike Full Event: $110 (day of event $130)
Jr. Dragster Full Event: $80 (day of event $90)
Sportsman Full Event: $80 (day of event $90)
Jr. Street Full Event: $50 (day of event $65)
Tech card Saturday (choice of Nostalgia, Pro Truck, Street Truck, C-10): $40 (day of event $50)
One Day Test only card: $80 (paid at the gates)
Show `n Shine Truck Entry (includes 1 admission pass): $15 (day of event: $18)
Annual permanent number/license card: $10
CREW
Adult Full Event (wristband): $35 (day of event $40)
Ages 6-12 Full Event: $10
Ages 5 & Under: Free
ADMISSION
Adult Spectator (w/pit access): $15 ($18 day of event)
Ages 6-12: $5
Ages 5 & Under: Free
RACE SCHEDULE
Opens: 8 am
Time Trials start at: 9:15 pm
Racing: 2:00 pm
Concludes: 6:30 pm
Note for teams that pre-register on the FOAT: Early Bird Racer Parking, Fri., May 2 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm)
Defending Hot Truck champions include:
- Super Pro
Blu Hayball - Pro
John Bryant - Sled/Bike
Jacob Wood - Sportsman
Chris Townsend - Jr. Dragster
Wyatt Hunt - Nostalgia
John Bryant - Pro Truck
J.R. Boyett - Street Truck
Alicia Bernal - C-10 Truck
Payton Stocker - Jr. Street
Race Fuller - Show `n Shine Award Winners
Jason Johnson, Joe O’Dell, Paul St. Cyr, C-10 club, Brandon Burtwell, Bruce Stewart, Mike Eagy, Brian Harris
SPORTSMAN RACER TECH CARD
(Fill-In and Printable Tech Card link)
TECH CARD: As a convenience to both you and Firebird’s tech team, please completely fill out the .pdf form on your computer (click on hyperlink above, both sides) and print. Please bring printed copy to this event to expedite the inspection process.