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Treasure Valley motor sports calendar and points: Friday, Aug. 26

Jack Beckman, one of the leaders in the NHRA Funny Car national standings, competes in the Bracketeer division at the Pepsi Nightfire Nationals on Aug. 12 at Firebird Raceway.
Jack Beckman, one of the leaders in the NHRA Funny Car national standings, competes in the Bracketeer division at the Pepsi Nightfire Nationals on Aug. 12 at Firebird Raceway. Firebird Raceway

FIREBIRD RACEWAY (DRAG RACING)

SATURDAY

What: Peterson Chevrolet Midnight Drags with unlimited grudge racing under the lights

When: Gates open at 7 p.m., and racing runs from 8 p.m. to midnight

Admission: $12 adults, $3 children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger

Location: Five miles north of Highway 44 on Highway 16, about 10 minutes northwest of Eagle

Web: firebirdonline.com

SANDHOLLOW RACEWAY PARK

SUNDAY

What: Outlaw Kart and Midget racing

When: Spectator gates open at 11 a.m., and racing starts at noon

Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors and children ages 6-14. Free for children 5 and younger

Location: 10 miles west of Caldwell, take I-84 exit 17

Web: facebook.com/racesrp

LOCAL POINTS STANDINGS

FIREBIRD RACEWAY

Super Pro 1. Sean Shaffer, Boise, 573; 2. Christopher Northup, Boise, 513; 3. Chris Jaggers, Middleton, 503.

Pro 1. Joe Witherspoon, Caldwell, 623; 2. Chris Wingert, Boise, 583; 3. Phil Sielaff, Pine, 577.

Sportsman 1. Troy McDonald, Nampa, 639; 2. (tie) Luke Jacobson, Caldwell, 579; 2. Glen Phillips, Middleton, 579.

Sled/Bike 1. Jacob Wood, Meridian, 553; 2. (tie) Zak Pedraza, Boise, 543; 2. Chad Hofert, Meridian, 543.

Junior Dragster 1. Hannah VanderMeer, Nampa, 346; 2. Layne Fiscus, Boise, 338; 3. Justin Hof, Nampa, 266.

This story was originally published August 25, 2016 at 11:48 PM with the headline "Treasure Valley motor sports calendar and points: Friday, Aug. 26."

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