BUSHNELL MOTORSPORTS PARK
THURSDAY NIGHT THUNDER
The Thursday Night Thunder solo enduros puts you in the drivers seat for competitive, fun and intense wheel-to-wheel racing action. All you do is show up – we provide the rest. We supply everything you need to win. All racers will be using karts prepared by Bushnell Motorsports Park to ensure a consistent and level playing field, leaving the rest up to the skill of the driver.
This is not a series. You can sign up for 1 race or all races. The more you race, the more you may win!
Registration Price: $150 + tax
EVENT FORMAT
Registration is $150. $30 of your registration fee goes into the prize fund for that night. 1st will get 50% of the prize fund, 2nd will get 30% and 3rd will get 20%.
Qualifying is 6 minutes followed by a 1 hour race
1 Weight Class – Each driver will be weighted to 210lbs. Anyone over 210lbs will not need to add weight. If you weigh less than 150lbs, a time penality may be added.
2 Pit Stops Required
16 Spots Available, Pre-registration required
Race etiquette will be strictly enforced. Penalties will be given for, but not limited to, rough driving, cutting the race course, improper pit stop processes, missing pit stops, pre and post-race conduct of yourself and your guest with you. You will be required to follow the BMP Code of Racing.
BUSHNELL MOTORSPORTS PARK
EVENT TIMELINE
7:30pm: Drivers Meeting
7:50pm: 5 Minute Qualflying
8:00pm: 1 Hour Race Begins
9:00pm: Checkered Flag
HEY SPEED RACER
WINNING PENALTY LINES
If you win a race during the year, each race you register for the rest of the calendar year, you will have a 10 second time penalty. If you win another race, another 5 second time penalty will be enforced. Every race you win, another 5 seconds will be applied.
For example, Ryan wins 3 races during the year, he will have to start 20 seconds behind the field until December 31st 2025. However, if you win a race with a time penalty, you will win an extra $25.
BUSHNELL MOTORSPORTS PARK
EVENT DATES
All events will be on the full track layout.
- July 17th
- August 21st
- September 18th
- October 16th
- More dates may be added
AGE REQUIREMENTS
To drive the high-speed rental karts, you MUST BE 16 years of age with a valid drivers license (Permits/Learners License do not qualify) OR 18 years of age or over without a drivers license.
Anyone under the age of 18 is required to have a PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN waiver signed prior to racing. No Exceptions!
If you are under 18, you must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver on your behalf and present drivers license when you register. If your guardian will not be present during your race, you can download the minor waiver and have your guardian fill out prior to racing at BMP. Please print it, fill it out, and bring it in to BMP when you race.
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