Palm Beach International Raceway will hold a racer appreciation event on January 8 at the drag strip. Racers will receive a free tech card.

With support from All American Trailers, Pep Boys and VP Racing Fuels, the event is a winner takes all $5,000 dollar purse.

Gate entry is $10, with racers receiving a tech card on behalf of PBIR. Time permitting, buy backs can be purchased for first and second rounds for $25.

Jr. Dragsters can also get in on the action for the same $10 gate fee and a free tech card. A trophy for the winner and runner up will be provided by K & S Trophies.

Gates open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 8 with time runs beginning at 11 a.m. Eliminations start at 1 p.m.