8/7/2025
Crate Racin' USA
Gauntlet Weekend Up Next for the Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series
(Eastaboga, AL – August 7, 2025) — The stakes are high, the pressure is rising, and only the toughest will survive as the Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series roars into action for the most intense weekend of the season — GAUNTLET WEEKEND.
This special double-header event spans two nights, two tracks, and features three full-feature events, each paying $2,000 to win and $200 to start, setting the stage for one of the most grueling and rewarding weekends in Southern Crate Late Model racing.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, August 8
Hattiesburg Speedway
One 30-lap Feature Event
$2,000 to Win / $200 to Start
Points awarded toward the $5,000 Series Championship
Saturday, August 9
Jackson Motor Speedway
Double Feature Night
Make-Up Feature for drivers previously qualified on May 26
Complete Show to Follow
Each Feature: 30 Laps, $2,000 to Win / $200 to Start
Both races count toward Crate Racin’ USA National Weekly Points
Each event on Gauntlet Weekend plays a vital role in shaping the championship battle, with valuable points up for grabs toward the $5,000 season championship payout. With three features on the docket, drivers will have to be fast, smart, and resilient to come out on top.
All events are sanctioned under the Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Late Model division. Tech rules can be found at: www.crateracinusa.com/rules
This weekend is more than just another race — it’s a test of endurance, equipment, and determination. With over $20,000 in total purse money available across the weekend, the Gauntlet will draw the best from Mississippi and beyond.
Race fans are encouraged to arrive early, bring the whole family, and enjoy two nights of wheel-to-wheel action featuring some of the South’s most talented Crate Late Model competitors.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Wall 2 Wall Performance Engines, Cliburn Tank Lines, Onshore Companies, Allstar Performance, Hoosier Racing Tire, Lookout Graphix, Jackson Industrial Services, Brunini Attorneys at Law, M&G Enterprises, INC., and Lawson, PLLC
Article Credit: Cody Earley
