March 7, 2026 — Backside Brawl at Mid America Dragway

No prep, no tree, no mercy. Backside no-prep racing returns to MAD with classes for Small Tire, Outlaw Street, Tailgate, Modern Muscle, and Hot Rod.

Saturday, March 7th No Prep • No Tree • No Mercy Lugi on the Light
This page is an informational repost based on the flyer. Times, pricing, sponsor money, and class rules can change at the discretion of event staff. Because chaos loves race day.
Classes Times

Overview

Mid America Dragway
Backside Brawl no-prep event
Backside No Prep Racing No Tree Meeting at Noon Racing After
Heads Up
All racers must purchase a $40 tech card per class. So yes, entering multiple classes means your wallet gets to participate too.
Event Highlights
  • Backside Brawl returns to MAD
  • No prep racing format
  • Sponsor money added on top
  • VIP parking available
  • Kids 16 and under free
Sponsor money is listed for Small Tire, Outlaw, Tailgate, Modern Muscle, and Hot Rod.

Schedule

9:00 AM Driver gates open
11:00 AM Public gates open
12:00 PM Meeting at noon
After Meeting Racing starts after the drivers meeting

Admission and Entry

Racers
  • $40 tech card per class
  • Buy-in amount depends on class
  • 100% payback listed for class buy-ins
Spectators and Crew
  • $15 per person
  • Kids 16 and under free
  • Public gates open at 11:00 AM
VIP Parking
  • $30 each
  • Does not include spectator entry
  • Limited availability

Sponsor Money Added

Sponsored by Goose & Lizzie and A&S Metal — $2500 on top

Classes and Rules

Small Tire — $200 Buy In
Payout: 100% payback
  • Factory roof and quarters
  • 28x10.5 non-W or 275 drag radial
  • Must start from inside the car
Outlaw Street — $125 Buy In
Payout: 100% payback
  • Current tags and insurance
  • 28x10.5 non-W or 275 radial
  • All glass, no Lexan
  • Must have dash, carpet, and door panels
  • Windows must roll up and down
  • Back seat deleted ok
  • Working charging system and cooling system
  • All working lights and blinkers
  • No fiberglass or carbon body panels except hood, deck, and bumpers
Hot Rod — $100 Buy In
Payout: 100% payback
  • Engine swaps ok
  • Factory interior (race seats and cage ok)
  • Must have door panels, carpet, stock dash that must appear stock as possible
  • Only aftermarket body part allowed is hood
  • All glass, no Lexan
  • Must have wipers
  • Single power adder
  • Must drive into the track
  • DOT radial 275 or smaller unless factory size was larger
Tailgate — $150 Buy In
Payout: 100%
  • 28 or 275 radials
Modern Muscle — 2008 & Newer
Buy In: $100
Payout: 100%
  • Must be full interior
  • No drag cars
  • Must be driven to the track
  • Full factory amenities

Important Notes

  • Backside no prep racing is back at MAD
  • All racers must purchase a $40 tech card per class
  • Spectators and crew are $15 per person
  • Kids 16 and under are free
  • Limited VIP parking available for $30 each and it does not include spectator entry
  • Driver gates open at 9:00 AM
  • Public gates open at 11:00 AM
  • Meeting at noon, racing after
This transcription is based on the flyer image. A few tiny details on the image are slightly blurry, because apparently event flyers still believe legibility is optional.
Informational repost only. Confirm final rules, payouts, and event procedures with event staff before loading up the trailer and making life decisions.