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$80,000 Guaranteed Purse$80,000 Guaranteed Purse
PARTICIPATINGMOTELS
HILTON GARDEN INN(208) 938-9600
HAMPTON INN & SUITESI-84 and Eagle Road
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3050 E. Jewel St., Meridian(208) 898-0009
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P.O. BOX 1398EAGLE, ID 83616-1398
DEFENDING CHAMPIONSAA/Fuel Dragster
JIM MURPHY AA/Funny Car
JASON RUPERTAA/Fuel AlteredBRYAN HALL
Xtreme Pro ModifiedMIKE MAGGIO
BracketeerTIM WALLACE JR.
BRAD PATTANTOM CLARK
Bracketeer AllstarMIKE COLTRIN
ProCHRIS STOUT
DAVID DEMINGHOWARD DEVORE
Pro AllstarJOE WITHERSPOON
HeavySTEPHANIE FRISCH
JOSH FUERSTENBERGPAUL SANDERS
Lucas Oil Top FireOpen Wheel Top Qualifier
JASON COVINGTON Full Bodied
TERRY WILCOXSled/Bike
ASHTON DAVISDON TRAFFORDZAK PEDRAZA
Bracketeer Allstar DashSEAN SHAFFER/TROY PECHT
Pro Allstar DashMARK KIDD
August 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 2018August 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 2018
BRACKETEER & PRO DASHRETURNS IN 2018!
Bracketeer Dash
$1,000 TO WIN!4-Day Entry ($440 value) to Runner-Up!
Pro Dash$500 TO WIN!
4-Day Entry ($310 value) to Runner-Up!Both of these special eliminators have been offered to racers who have supported the Bracketeer or Pro class for an extended number of years. If you've competed in 8 or more "Bracketeers" or raced in 4 or more "Pro" Nightfire events, you're eligible to run in the Dash (please note years of attendance on pre-entry). To be eligible for the Dash, pre-entering the Nightfire is a requirement. Qualifying takes place during time trial run on Saturday morning. Four will earn a spot in each Dash based on "best package" (handicapped with dial-in's, green light start/over dial-in package). The final four in each class will run off on Saturday evening at 7:00 pm. On behalf of the New Crew, it's our way of saying thanks for your continued support.
ONE DRIVER IS SELECTED EACH YEAR, IN EACH CLASS, TO JOIN A VERY SIGNIFICANT LIST OF FORMER ALLSTAR PICKS EACH AND EVERY YEAR. A SPECIAL EMBROIDERED JACKET AND LASER ENGRAVED PLAQUE IS PRESENTED TO BOTH HONOREES EVERY AUGUST.
FORMER ALLSTARS
RACE FUEL PRE-ORDERS AREAVAILABLE FROM UNITED OIL
2018 NIGHTFIRE SERIES(BRACKETEER, PRO, SLED/BIKE & HEAVY)Points Breakdown (Points Start Thursday)
Entry/Qualify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 pts1st Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 pts2nd Round Win. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 pts3rd Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 pts4th Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 pts5th Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 pts6th Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 pts7th Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 ptsInformation• Plus addt’l/pts. to finalist: (3 pts. - Win, 2 pts. - RU, 1pt. - Semi.)• Each driver will earn 50 pts. per round win depending on total number of entries.• The points apply to each driver, not the car or bike and are non-transferrable.• If a tie should occur for first, a one shot run-off will be staged Sunday night. No time runs
permitted prior to the tie-breaker.• Ties for second thru fourth will be split.• TruStart: will be in effect (worst red light).• Bracketeer: car can only go down track once per round. Door cars/roadsters and dragsters run
separate in time runs and elims (until ladder round).• Pro and/or Heavy: car can only go down track once per round. No sharing of cars in separate
classes. Same car not permitted to run both Pro and Heavy• Driver will receive payout for last round won. Collect payouts in Race Contol Tower (2nd floor).
Making the Nightfire even more special, the following Champions will be receiving “Wally’s” at the Nightfire as part of the National Dragster Challenge.
Best Appearing Car & CrewBest Engineered
Quickest Door Car, Sled/Bike,Roadster & Open Wheeler
Long Distance
BRACKETEERCHAMPION . . $1000 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
PROCHAMPION . . . . . . $400 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
HEAVYCHAMPION . . . . . . $200 + NHRA WALLY
SLED/BIKECHAMPION . . . . . . $200 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
SCHEDULEWednesday, August 8th
Parking (or when hwy. is reached) ................ 2:00 pmGates closed for parking ............................... 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 9thOpens ............................................................8:00 amTech Closes ....................................................3:00 pmTournament Eliminations ................................3:00 pmNew Crew Cookout & Prize Give-away .........9:00 pm
Friday, August 10thOpens ............................................................8:00 amTournament Eliminations ..............................12:00 pmProfessional Qualifying ...................................2:00 pmProfessional Qualifying ...................................7:30 pm
Saturday, August 11thOpens ............................................................8:00 amTournament Eliminations ..............................12:00 pmProfessional Qualifying ...................................2:00 pmProfessional Eliminations ...............................7:30 pm
Sunday, August 12thOpens .............................................................8:00 amTournament Eliminations .............................. 11:00 amProfessional Eliminations ...............................2:00 pm
BRACKETEERSECOND CHANCE
THURS ., FRI ., SAT ., & SUN .CHAMPION . . . . $1000 .00Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 .00Semi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 @ 75 .00Open to first 32 closest to dial-in (over or under, reaction time not a variable) after first round loss.
PRO-HEAVY SECOND CHANCETHURS ., FRI ., SAT ., & SUN .
CHAMPION . . . . . $600 .00Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 .00Semi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 @ 55 .00Open to first 32 closest to dial-in (over or under, reaction time not a variable) after first round loss.
ReigningBracketeerChampion
MIKE COLTRIN
CAMPING IS FREEEXCLUSIVELY TO ALLPRE-ENTERED TEAMS
...IT’S ONE OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF
ADVANCEREGISTRATION
LATE ENTRY FEES (AT GATES)
CLASS CHANGEShould you need to change categories (Bracketeer to Pro, Pro to Heavy...)
difference in entry is non-refundable regardless of situation during the event.
Class ValueBracketeer 4-night entry $450Pro 4-night entry $320Heavy 4-night entry $270Sled/Bike 4-night entry $210 *Must be present to win and pre-registered.
ENTRY: $55 at Sport Shop
ENTRY: $75 at Sport Shop
Open Wheel: 7.99 or quickerFull-Bodied: 8.99 or quicker
-vs-
TOPFIRE Former AllStars congratulate honoree
Mike Coltrin, holding plaque.
Time permitting.
Time permitting.
Bracketeer (Thurs, Fri or Sun): $130Bracketeer (Sat): $160Pro (Thurs, Fri or Sun): $100Pro (Sat): $125Sled/Bike (per day): $80
Heavy (per day): $60Top Fire: $150-Full Event Crew Pass (for staging lane/start line access) required for all Crew Members
QUALIFYINGThursday. . . . 11 am & 1:30 pmFriday. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pmSat. 1st Round. . . . . . 6:30 pm
Continues on Sunday
4-2019Full Event
FREE Entries! During Thursday night’s Post-race party, we’re going to randomly draw 4 names (1 per class) for 2019 Nightfire full event FREE entries.
Contact Dave at (208) 891-0578or purchase direct at 120 N . Curtis Rd ., Boise (208) 343-5474
MARK KIDD
Full Event Crew Pass: $80 (purchased at gates)
1986PETER BERKUTA
Thousand Oaks, CA1987
KEN HEARDRidgefield, WA
1988AL YOUNGSeattle, WA
1989STAN LEERKAMP
Olympia, WA1990
RICHARD MCFARLANDYucca Valley, CA
1991DON ELGINSeattle, WA
1992VIC HOBBS
E. Palo Alto, CA1993
BILL HEARDPortland, OR
1994DENNIS FULLER
LaGrande, OR1995
JOHN SHAFFERBoise, ID
1996GARY ERICKSEN
Portland, OR 1997
GARNET ROSESt. Albert, Alberta
1998MARK BARNHART
Emmett, ID1999
GORDON TURNERW. Valley, UT
2000JIM DONALDSON
Vancouver, WA
2017 BktrMIKE COLTRIN
Boise, ID 2003 Pro
JACKIE ALLEYEagle, ID2004 Pro
CHRIS WOODNampa, ID2005 Pro
RICKY JOHNSONOntario, OR2006 Pro
DAVE VARNERModesto, CA2007 Pro
LARRY HALEBuhl, ID
2008 ProLARRY GILLEY
Hilmer, CA2009 Pro
KENT WILSONBoise, ID2010 Pro
LISA THOMASMeridian, ID2011 Pro
DAVID CHUN JR.Vancouver, WA
2012 ProSTEVE KELLYVancouver, WA
2013 ProCHRIS HALL
Brigham City, UT2014 Pro
TROY PECHTCaldwell, ID2015 Pro
STAN DEMINGNampa, ID2016 Pro
NICK SHEPHERDVancouver, WA
2017 ProJOE WITHERSPOON
Caldwell, ID
2001RON NICKELSLivermore, CA
2002MARK FAUL
Spanaway, WA2003
JIMMY POWERSPocatello, ID
2004MARK KIDD
Twin Falls, ID2005
DALE GREENKent, WA
2006CHUCK HAWK
Tucson, AZ2007
JEFF DEVEYTwin Falls, ID
2008NICK NICHOLSON
Vancouver, WA2009
J.R. LEERKAMPOlympia, WA
2010DAN LAFFERTY
Wendell, ID2011
MATT SCHOENFELDMagna, UT
2012KEN NELSON
Hayden, ID2013
BOB SEAMONSOgden, UT
2014GORDON BOVEN
Boise, ID2015
BLU HAYBALLFort Hall, ID
2016DON JUEL
Spokane, WA
If you elect not to pre-enter and wish to pay your entry fees at the gates upon arriving, the individual daily tech card entry will be:
SPECIAL AWARDSALLSTAR PRESENTATIONS
Win . . . . . . . . . .Runner up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800Semi finalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
14th Annual
Quickest 16 Open Wheeled Qualifiers vs. Quickest 16 Full Fendered Qualifiers
PRE-ENTRY:$125
$2000
BRACKETEER BRACKETEER BRACKETEERFRIDAY, AUGUST 10THTHURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH
11.99 & Quicker, .5 TREE/CROSS TALK/AUTO START
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .400Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .175Eighth-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .110
WIN....11.99 & Quicker, .5 TREE/CROSS TALK/AUTO START11.99 & Quicker, .5 TREE/CROSS TALK/AUTO START
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .400Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .175Eighth-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .110
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .400Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .175Eighth-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .110
WIN....WIN....$5000
Electronics-OK, door cars/roadsters and dragsters run separate daily until laddered round (16 or fewer).
11.99 & Quicker, .5 TREE/CROSS TALK/AUTO START
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .500Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .200Eighth-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .120
WIN.... $7500
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
WIN.... $500(11.50-14.99) DAILY PURSE – .5 TREE
OPEN TO FULL-BODIED CARS AND TRUCKS EXCLUSIVELY
SLED/BIKE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
WIN.... $300SPLIT TREE .4 PRO or .5 FULL
DAILY: THURSDAY – SUNDAY
CUT HERE AND MAIL TO FIREBIRDPEPSI NIGHTFIRE NATIONALSPRE-ENTRY FEE(S)
PLEASE MARK APPROPRIATE BOX(ES) FOR CATEGORY:
q4-DAY BRACKETEER* PRE-ENTRY – $450qFULL EVENT TOP FIRE* PRE-ENTRY – $125q4-DAY PRO* PRE-ENTRY – $320q4-DAY SLED/BIKE* PRE-ENTRY – $270q4-DAY HEAVY* PRE-ENTRY – $210
Note: Gold Cards are not accepted at this event for race entry or crews*By pre-entering the Nightfire, you will receive a savings on entry fees, Wed. pre-event parking, camping and express lane into track daily (first hour daily).
2018 PEPSI NIGHTFIRE NATIONALS PRE-ENTRY APPLICATION(IMPORTANT NOTE: PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE – MONDAY, JULY 30, POSTMARK)
DRIVER’S NAME _______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: _____________________________________________________________________ STATE_______________
ZIP:_____________ PHONE:_________________________RACE CAR/BIKE NUMBER_____________________
EMAIL (for confirmation) ________________________________________________
All funds: Make your check, money order or cashier’s check payable in U.S. funds to Firebird.
Policy concerning breakage: (pre-entrants) Should your entry be unable to enter the lanes for time trials for a given
day(s) or entire event, a credit (no cash refund) will be applied to the 2019 Nightfire for the race(s) missed. We are
making this commitment to you in “good faith” in consideration of your pledge to participate in our pre-entry program.
Purse pays out to round finished in competition (finish in eighths, receive eighth payout, same with semi, qtr.).
MAIL TO: FIREBIRD NIGHTFIRE PRE-ENTRY, P.O. BOX 1398, EAGLE, ID 83616HOTLINE: (208) 938-8986
PRE-ENTRY FEES(PLEASE MAKE YOUR REMITTANCE TO: NIGHTFIRE PRE-ENTRY)
ENCLOSED IN US FUNDS:
ENTRY FEE(S): _________________(total from left panel)
CREW _______ x $75 = $_________
KIDS _______ x $20 = $_________(6-12)
TOTALAMOUNT ENCLOSED: __________PRE-ENTRIES ACCEPTED BY MAIL ONLY – PHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EVENT.
CIRCLE YEARS YOU RACED IN BRACKETEERS OR PRO: 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 TOTAL # YEARS:(Bracketeer not contested in ‘81, first year of Pro: '95)
PROTHURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH
(7.50 - 13.99) .5 TREE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .250Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .75
WIN....$2000
PROFRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH
(7.50 - 13.99) .5 TREE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .250Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .75
WIN....
PROSATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH
(7.50 - 13.99) .5 TREE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .300Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .100
WIN....
PROSUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH
(7.50 - 13.99) .5 TREE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .250Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .75
WIN....$2000
PROCHAMPION . . . . . $400 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
HEAVYCHAMPION . . . . .$200 + NHRA WALLY
SLED/BIKECHAMPION . . . . . $200 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
BRACKETEERCHAMPION . . . . $1000 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
FOUR NIGHTPOINTSCHAMPIONSHIP
B O N U S
$2000 $3000
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
WIN.......... $200016 OPEN WHEEL VS 16 FULL BODIED
HEAVY
Oldest Bracket Tournament in the Country! Since 1976!
No Electronics No Electronics No Electronics No Electronics
Electronics-OK, door cars/roadsters and dragsters run separate daily until laddered round (16 or fewer).
Electronics-OK, door cars/roadsters and dragsters run separate daily until laddered round (16 or fewer).
Electronics-OK, door cars/roadsters and dragsters run separate daily until laddered round (16 or fewer).
Payout Guaranteed
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH
$5000 $5000
BRACKETEER
$80,00000$80,00000
PRE-ENTRY: $125
TOP FIRE
AUGUST9th•10th11th•12th
AUGUST9th•10th11th•12thREIGNING CHAMPS!
TROY PECHTSEAN SHAFFER
BRACKETEER & PRO DASHRETURNS IN 2018!
Bracketeer Dash
$1,000 TO WIN!4-Day Entry ($440 value) to Runner-Up!
Pro Dash$500 TO WIN!
4-Day Entry ($310 value) to Runner-Up!Both of these special eliminators have been offered to racers who have supported the Bracketeer or Pro class for an extended number of years. If you've competed in 8 or more "Bracketeers" or raced in 4 or more "Pro" Nightfire events, you're eligible to run in the Dash (please note years of attendance on pre-entry). To be eligible for the Dash, pre-entering the Nightfire is a requirement. Qualifying takes place during time trial run on Saturday morning. Four will earn a spot in each Dash based on "best package" (handicapped with dial-in's, green light start/over dial-in package). The final four in each class will run off on Saturday evening at 7:00 pm. On behalf of the New Crew, it's our way of saying thanks for your continued support.
ONE DRIVER IS SELECTED EACH YEAR, IN EACH CLASS, TO JOIN A VERY SIGNIFICANT LIST OF FORMER ALLSTAR PICKS EACH AND EVERY YEAR. A SPECIAL EMBROIDERED JACKET AND LASER ENGRAVED PLAQUE IS PRESENTED TO BOTH HONOREES EVERY AUGUST.
FORMER ALLSTARS
RACE FUEL PRE-ORDERS AREAVAILABLE FROM UNITED OIL
2018 NIGHTFIRE SERIES(BRACKETEER, PRO, SLED/BIKE & HEAVY)Points Breakdown (Points Start Thursday)
Entry/Qualify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 pts1st Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 pts2nd Round Win. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 pts3rd Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 pts4th Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 pts5th Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 pts6th Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 pts7th Round Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 ptsInformation• Plus addt’l/pts. to finalist: (3 pts. - Win, 2 pts. - RU, 1pt. - Semi.)• Each driver will earn 50 pts. per round win depending on total number of entries.• The points apply to each driver, not the car or bike and are non-transferrable.• If a tie should occur for first, a one shot run-off will be staged Sunday night. No time runs
permitted prior to the tie-breaker.• Ties for second thru fourth will be split.• TruStart: will be in effect (worst red light).• Bracketeer: car can only go down track once per round. Door cars/roadsters and dragsters run
separate in time runs and elims (until ladder round).• Pro and/or Heavy: car can only go down track once per round. No sharing of cars in separate
classes. Same car not permitted to run both Pro and Heavy• Driver will receive payout for last round won. Collect payouts in Race Contol Tower (2nd floor).
Making the Nightfire even more special, the following Champions will be receiving “Wally’s” at the Nightfire as part of the National Dragster Challenge.
Best Appearing Car & CrewBest Engineered
Quickest Door Car, Sled/Bike,Roadster & Open Wheeler
Long Distance
BRACKETEERCHAMPION . . $1000 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
PROCHAMPION . . . . . . $400 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
HEAVYCHAMPION . . . . . . $200 + NHRA WALLY
SLED/BIKECHAMPION . . . . . . $200 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
SCHEDULEWednesday, August 8th
Parking (or when hwy. is reached) ................ 2:00 pmGates closed for parking ............................... 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 9thOpens ............................................................8:00 amTech Closes ....................................................3:00 pmTournament Eliminations ................................3:00 pmNew Crew Cookout & Prize Give-away .........9:00 pm
Friday, August 10thOpens ............................................................8:00 amTournament Eliminations ..............................12:00 pmProfessional Qualifying ...................................2:00 pmProfessional Qualifying ...................................7:30 pm
Saturday, August 11thOpens ............................................................8:00 amTournament Eliminations ..............................12:00 pmProfessional Qualifying ...................................2:00 pmProfessional Eliminations ...............................7:30 pm
Sunday, August 12thOpens .............................................................8:00 amTournament Eliminations .............................. 11:00 amProfessional Eliminations ...............................2:00 pm
BRACKETEERSECOND CHANCE
THURS ., FRI ., SAT ., & SUN .CHAMPION . . . . $1000 .00Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 .00Semi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 @ 75 .00Open to first 32 closest to dial-in (over or under, reaction time not a variable) after first round loss.
PRO-HEAVY SECOND CHANCETHURS ., FRI ., SAT ., & SUN .
CHAMPION . . . . . $600 .00Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 .00Semi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 @ 55 .00Open to first 32 closest to dial-in (over or under, reaction time not a variable) after first round loss.
ReigningBracketeerChampion
MIKE COLTRIN
CAMPING IS FREEEXCLUSIVELY TO ALLPRE-ENTERED TEAMS
...IT’S ONE OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF
ADVANCEREGISTRATION
LATE ENTRY FEES (AT GATES)
CLASS CHANGEShould you need to change categories (Bracketeer to Pro, Pro to Heavy...)
difference in entry is non-refundable regardless of situation during the event.
Class ValueBracketeer 4-night entry $450Pro 4-night entry $320Heavy 4-night entry $270Sled/Bike 4-night entry $210 *Must be present to win and pre-registered.
ENTRY: $55 at Sport Shop
ENTRY: $75 at Sport Shop
Open Wheel: 7.99 or quickerFull-Bodied: 8.99 or quicker
-vs-
TOPFIRE Former AllStars congratulate honoree
Mike Coltrin, holding plaque.
Time permitting.
Time permitting.
Bracketeer (Thurs, Fri or Sun): $130Bracketeer (Sat): $160Pro (Thurs, Fri or Sun): $100Pro (Sat): $125Sled/Bike (per day): $80
Heavy (per day): $60Top Fire: $150-Full Event Crew Pass (for staging lane/start line access) required for all Crew Members
QUALIFYINGThursday. . . . 11 am & 1:30 pmFriday. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pmSat. 1st Round. . . . . . 6:30 pm
Continues on Sunday
4-2019Full Event
FREE Entries! During Thursday night’s Post-race party, we’re going to randomly draw 4 names (1 per class) for 2019 Nightfire full event FREE entries.
Contact Dave at (208) 891-0578or purchase direct at 120 N . Curtis Rd ., Boise (208) 343-5474
MARK KIDD
Full Event Crew Pass: $80 (purchased at gates)
1986PETER BERKUTA
Thousand Oaks, CA1987
KEN HEARDRidgefield, WA
1988AL YOUNGSeattle, WA
1989STAN LEERKAMP
Olympia, WA1990
RICHARD MCFARLANDYucca Valley, CA
1991DON ELGINSeattle, WA
1992VIC HOBBS
E. Palo Alto, CA1993
BILL HEARDPortland, OR
1994DENNIS FULLER
LaGrande, OR1995
JOHN SHAFFERBoise, ID
1996GARY ERICKSEN
Portland, OR 1997
GARNET ROSESt. Albert, Alberta
1998MARK BARNHART
Emmett, ID1999
GORDON TURNERW. Valley, UT
2000JIM DONALDSON
Vancouver, WA
2017 BktrMIKE COLTRIN
Boise, ID 2003 Pro
JACKIE ALLEYEagle, ID2004 Pro
CHRIS WOODNampa, ID2005 Pro
RICKY JOHNSONOntario, OR2006 Pro
DAVE VARNERModesto, CA2007 Pro
LARRY HALEBuhl, ID
2008 ProLARRY GILLEY
Hilmer, CA2009 Pro
KENT WILSONBoise, ID2010 Pro
LISA THOMASMeridian, ID2011 Pro
DAVID CHUN JR.Vancouver, WA
2012 ProSTEVE KELLYVancouver, WA
2013 ProCHRIS HALL
Brigham City, UT2014 Pro
TROY PECHTCaldwell, ID2015 Pro
STAN DEMINGNampa, ID2016 Pro
NICK SHEPHERDVancouver, WA
2017 ProJOE WITHERSPOON
Caldwell, ID
2001RON NICKELSLivermore, CA
2002MARK FAUL
Spanaway, WA2003
JIMMY POWERSPocatello, ID
2004MARK KIDD
Twin Falls, ID2005
DALE GREENKent, WA
2006CHUCK HAWK
Tucson, AZ2007
JEFF DEVEYTwin Falls, ID
2008NICK NICHOLSON
Vancouver, WA2009
J.R. LEERKAMPOlympia, WA
2010DAN LAFFERTY
Wendell, ID2011
MATT SCHOENFELDMagna, UT
2012KEN NELSON
Hayden, ID2013
BOB SEAMONSOgden, UT
2014GORDON BOVEN
Boise, ID2015
BLU HAYBALLFort Hall, ID
2016DON JUEL
Spokane, WA
If you elect not to pre-enter and wish to pay your entry fees at the gates upon arriving, the individual daily tech card entry will be:
SPECIAL AWARDSALLSTAR PRESENTATIONS
Win . . . . . . . . . .Runner up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800Semi finalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
14th Annual
Quickest 16 Open Wheeled Qualifiers vs. Quickest 16 Full Fendered Qualifiers
PRE-ENTRY:$125
$2000
BRACKETEER BRACKETEER BRACKETEERFRIDAY, AUGUST 10THTHURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH
11.99 & Quicker, .5 TREE/CROSS TALK/AUTO START
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .400Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .175Eighth-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .110
WIN....11.99 & Quicker, .5 TREE/CROSS TALK/AUTO START11.99 & Quicker, .5 TREE/CROSS TALK/AUTO START
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .400Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .175Eighth-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .110
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .400Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .175Eighth-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .110
WIN....WIN....$5000
Electronics-OK, door cars/roadsters and dragsters run separate daily until laddered round (16 or fewer).
11.99 & Quicker, .5 TREE/CROSS TALK/AUTO START
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .500Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .200Eighth-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .120
WIN.... $7500
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
WIN.... $500(11.50-14.99) DAILY PURSE – .5 TREE
OPEN TO FULL-BODIED CARS AND TRUCKS EXCLUSIVELY
SLED/BIKE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
WIN.... $300SPLIT TREE .4 PRO or .5 FULL
DAILY: THURSDAY – SUNDAY
CUT HERE AND MAIL TO FIREBIRDPEPSI NIGHTFIRE NATIONALSPRE-ENTRY FEE(S)
PLEASE MARK APPROPRIATE BOX(ES) FOR CATEGORY:
q4-DAY BRACKETEER* PRE-ENTRY – $450qFULL EVENT TOP FIRE* PRE-ENTRY – $125q4-DAY PRO* PRE-ENTRY – $320q4-DAY SLED/BIKE* PRE-ENTRY – $270q4-DAY HEAVY* PRE-ENTRY – $210
Note: Gold Cards are not accepted at this event for race entry or crews*By pre-entering the Nightfire, you will receive a savings on entry fees, Wed. pre-event parking, camping and express lane into track daily (first hour daily).
2018 PEPSI NIGHTFIRE NATIONALS PRE-ENTRY APPLICATION(IMPORTANT NOTE: PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE – MONDAY, JULY 30, POSTMARK)
DRIVER’S NAME _______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: _____________________________________________________________________ STATE_______________
ZIP:_____________ PHONE:_________________________RACE CAR/BIKE NUMBER_____________________
EMAIL (for confirmation) ________________________________________________
All funds: Make your check, money order or cashier’s check payable in U.S. funds to Firebird.
Policy concerning breakage: (pre-entrants) Should your entry be unable to enter the lanes for time trials for a given
day(s) or entire event, a credit (no cash refund) will be applied to the 2019 Nightfire for the race(s) missed. We are
making this commitment to you in “good faith” in consideration of your pledge to participate in our pre-entry program.
Purse pays out to round finished in competition (finish in eighths, receive eighth payout, same with semi, qtr.).
MAIL TO: FIREBIRD NIGHTFIRE PRE-ENTRY, P.O. BOX 1398, EAGLE, ID 83616HOTLINE: (208) 938-8986
PRE-ENTRY FEES(PLEASE MAKE YOUR REMITTANCE TO: NIGHTFIRE PRE-ENTRY)
ENCLOSED IN US FUNDS:
ENTRY FEE(S): _________________(total from left panel)
CREW _______ x $75 = $_________
KIDS _______ x $20 = $_________(6-12)
TOTALAMOUNT ENCLOSED: __________PRE-ENTRIES ACCEPTED BY MAIL ONLY – PHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EVENT.
CIRCLE YEARS YOU RACED IN BRACKETEERS OR PRO: 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 TOTAL # YEARS:(Bracketeer not contested in ‘81, first year of Pro: '95)
PROTHURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH
(7.50 - 13.99) .5 TREE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .250Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .75
WIN....$2000
PROFRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH
(7.50 - 13.99) .5 TREE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .250Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .75
WIN....
PROSATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH
(7.50 - 13.99) .5 TREE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .300Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . .100
WIN....
PROSUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH
(7.50 - 13.99) .5 TREE
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . .250Quarter-finalist . . . . . . . . . . .75
WIN....$2000
PROCHAMPION . . . . . $400 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
HEAVYCHAMPION . . . . .$200 + NHRA WALLY
SLED/BIKECHAMPION . . . . . $200 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
BRACKETEERCHAMPION . . . . $1000 + NHRA WALLYSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
FOUR NIGHTPOINTSCHAMPIONSHIP
B O N U S
$2000 $3000
Runner-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800Semi-finalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
WIN.......... $200016 OPEN WHEEL VS 16 FULL BODIED
HEAVY
Oldest Bracket Tournament in the Country! Since 1976!
No Electronics No Electronics No Electronics No Electronics
Electronics-OK, door cars/roadsters and dragsters run separate daily until laddered round (16 or fewer).
Electronics-OK, door cars/roadsters and dragsters run separate daily until laddered round (16 or fewer).
Electronics-OK, door cars/roadsters and dragsters run separate daily until laddered round (16 or fewer).
Payout Guaranteed
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH
$5000 $5000
BRACKETEER
$80,00000$80,00000
PRE-ENTRY: $125
TOP FIRE
AUGUST9th•10th11th•12th
AUGUST9th•10th11th•12thREIGNING CHAMPS!
TROY PECHTSEAN SHAFFER
$80,000 Guaranteed Purse $80,000 Guaranteed Purse
PARTICIPATINGMOTELS
HILTON GARDEN INN(208) 938-9600
HAMPTON INN & SUITESI-84 and Eagle Road
(208) 887-3600MY PLACE HOTEL
3050 E. Jewel St., Meridian(208) 898-0009
Be sure and tell ‘em you areracin’ at Firebird for best rates.
P.O. BOX 1398EAGLE, ID 83616-1398
DEFENDING CHAMPIONSAA/Fuel Dragster
JIM MURPHY AA/Funny Car
JASON RUPERTAA/Fuel AlteredBRYAN HALL
Xtreme Pro ModifiedMIKE MAGGIO
BracketeerTIM WALLACE JR.
BRAD PATTANTOM CLARK
Bracketeer AllstarMIKE COLTRIN
ProCHRIS STOUT
DAVID DEMINGHOWARD DEVORE
Pro AllstarJOE WITHERSPOON
HeavySTEPHANIE FRISCH
JOSH FUERSTENBERGPAUL SANDERS
Lucas Oil Top FireOpen Wheel Top Qualifier
JASON COVINGTON Full Bodied
TERRY WILCOXSled/Bike
ASHTON DAVISDON TRAFFORDZAK PEDRAZA
Bracketeer Allstar DashSEAN SHAFFER/TROY PECHT
Pro Allstar DashMARK KIDD
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