Brown's Oil E.T. Bracket Series
July 19, 2025, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Venue: Lucas Oil Indianapolis 12617 East U.S. Highway 136 Indianapolis, Indiana, 46234 Read More...Brown's Oil E.T. Bracket Series - Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway parked is pleased to announce new and exciting changes to the Brown’s Oil E.T. Bracket Series in 2025! By far the most popular form of drag racing is a handicapped form of competition known as E.T. Bracket Racing. In this form of racing, two vehicles of varying performance potentials can race on a potentially even basis. The anticipated elapsed times for each vehicle are compared, with the slower car receiving a head start equal to the difference of the two. With this system, virtually any two vehicles can be paired in a competitive drag race.
Brown's Oil E.T. Bracket Series. The accepted standard for that distance is either a quarter-mile (1,320 feet) or an eighth-mile (660 feet). A drag racing event is a series of two-vehicle, tournament-style eliminations. The losing driver in each race is eliminated, and the winning drivers progress until one driver remains. WHEN Pit Gate Opens at 8:00 AM ET Time Trials Begin at 10:00 AM ET Eliminations immediately follow Time Trials. *There will only be ONE time trial run on Sundays* WHERE Enter through the Main Gate off U.S. Highway 136 Pit on the East Side unless otherwise noted. CAR & DRIVER COST Super Pro – $65 ($70 gate) Indy Beach Properties Pro ET – $55 ($60 gate) Allgaier Performance Parts Sportsman – $40 ($45 gate) Millennium Trailers Super Pro Bike – $40 ($45 gate) Dearry Automotive Junior Dragster – $30 ($35 gate) Indy Beach Properties Junior Street – $30 ($35 gate) CREW AND SPECTATOR COST Friday Night Camping – $20 Crew – $20 Spectator – $20 Kids 12 & Under FREE PARKING Enter through the Main Gate off U.S. Highway 136 Pit on the East Side unless otherwise noted. FUEL PRICES 98 – $9.70 110 – $8.99 112 – $9.75 116 – $12.15 What is a Bracket Race? Brown's Oil E.T. Bracket Series. A bracket drag race is a straight-line acceleration contest between two cars, usually starting at different times, from a standing start over a specified distance, usually a quarter-mile or an eighth-mile. Racers line up in front of a countdown device called a Christmas Tree. When they leave the starting line, timers record how long it takes them to reach the finish line. This is called elapsed time, or ET for short. Top speed is also recorded. Getting Started The best way to get your feet wet on Brown's Oil E.T. Bracket Series is to go to a “test and tune” session. Most tracks have them weekly, including Lucas Oil Raceway at our Wild Wednesday events. For a small fee, you can practice your starting line procedure, learn how the car reacts to tuning changes, and make passes down the track without the pressure of racing against someone. You should also take time to watch how other racers do things, and most importantly, ask questions. Most racers will be happy to give you pointers on improving your technique. Competing When you’re ready to race against other people at Brown's Oil E.T. Bracket Series you can compete in your track’s weekly series. Your car will be put in a category, or class, based on the elapsed time of your car. Top speed is not a factor in bracket racing. You will need to determine how quick you think your car will be. This is called the dial-in. When you are matched up with another car, the dial-ins are compared, and the slower car is given a head start equal to the difference between the two. To win, you want to run as close to your dial-in as possible without going faster, or “breaking out. For further information: https://raceirp.com/schedule/