Thrilling New Year Resolution 5-Day Race Kicks Off at Bradenton Motorsports Park

Bo and Randi Lyn Butner, with Bradenton co-owner Victor Alvarez, launch the New Year Resolution 5-Day Bracket Race on December 29–January 2 at Bradenton Motorsports Park, Florida.

The winter-timed event targets a racer-friendly environment, strong payouts, and repeat appeal. It opens with Trailer Tuesday, followed by four $50,000-to-win bracket races, plus a 32-car Jr. Dragster Shootout.

The concept formed during Bo Butner’s visit to Bradenton for winter competition, where discussions with Alvarez focused on strengthening bracket racing during cooler months.

Alvarez, a businessman and racer, views bracket racing as a winter backbone for the venue. The objective is clear: predictable structure, meaningful payouts, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Trailer Tuesday sets the tone with a capped 128-car eliminator. The winner receives a premium trailer, establishing tangible value before the primary cash races begin.

The 32-car Jr. Dragster Shootout offers $5,000 to win, with payouts extending through the late rounds. That junior focus mirrors regional growth seen in events like the Quick 32 Series in Toronto.

The four primary bracket races carry $50,000 winners’ checks, with money for runners-up and semifinalists. Round money begins at round three, rewarding depth and participation.

Bradenton’s central location and track quality strengthen the offering. The facility’s winter reputation should help entries build quickly and support long-term sustainability.

The timing also sharpens competitors for early-season outings, aligning with momentum seen across off-season drag events, including the PDRA Thunder Valley weekend.

Organizers target a dependable, repeatable format. If the inaugural edition delivers, it can become a New Year staple for bracket racers seeking serious winter competition.

The concept borrows from established winter playbooks while aiming for a friendlier racer experience than past offerings, a goal echoed after showcases like the PDRA Throwdown.

Entries are open, expectations are measured yet optimistic, and the structure suggests a fixture that could attract national fields year after year.

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James William

James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.