MRP Motorsport Karting

Sunday through Sunday

Take a break from watching the races and get behind the wheel at MRP Motorsport at Palm Beach International Raceway. The unique 11-turn, 8/10 mile kart track offers all the versatility and flexibility needed for pros and amateurs alike. One of the smoothest driving courses around, the track features full lighting and is a Sanctioned Master Track by the World Karting Association. For pricing, times and more information, visit www.mrpmotorsport.com/pbir.

Quarter-Mile Test and Tune

Wednesday, June 8 at 6pm

Palm Beach International Raceway hosts the weekly Wednesday Test and Tune. Held on PBIR’s all-concrete drag strip, the Test and Tune is open to all makes and models. Bring your favorite drag car to PBIR and see what it can run in the quarter-mile. Gates open at 6pm. Test and Tune entry is $25, crew and spectator prices are $10 and children 12 and under are free.

Midnight Madness

Friday, June 10 at 6pm

The sixth installment of the 2011 Midnight Madness at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) is scheduled to hit the track this Friday, June 10 from 6pm-1am. In a two-fold event, test and tuners take to PBIR’s quarter-mile drag strip while amateur drifters help transform PBIR’s road course into a drifting circuit. Drag racers looking for the ultimate challenge can participate in the ‘Beat the Heat’ segment of the test and tune.  Bring your favorite street machine to PBIR and challenge a police officer in the Beat the Heat Challenge.  The program is dedicated to keep racing on the strip and off the streets. Drifting entry is $50; Test and Tune entry is $25.  Spectator and crew prices for Midnight Madness are $10 and children 12 and under are free.

Hooked on Driving

Saturday, June 11 at 9am

Hooked On Driving known as a high performance driving experience (HPDE), or high performance driving school (HPDS) to Palm Beach International Raceway on Saturday, June 11.  Hooked on Driving provides drivers of high performance cars and sports cars the opportunity to drive their cars on a race track with driving coaches.  Gates open at 1pm; sessions run from 4pm until 8pm.  Registration fee is $250, advanced registration only at www.hookedondriving.com.

IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Super Series Points Race

Saturday, June 11 at 4pm

The monthly points races for prizes and bragging rights continues this Saturday with the IHRA Summit Super Series Points race. Also featured this Saturday is the Quarter-Mile Challenge Races as Fords, trucks, Mopars and GMs compete for cash prizes. Gates open at 4 pm, time runs are at 5:30pm, eliminations begin at 7pm. A spectator or crew ticket is $15. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, prize and points structure, visit http://www.racepbir.com/events/icalrepeat.detail/2011/06/11/2235/-/summit-super-series-points.html

Go Kid Racing

Sunday, June 12 at 9am

On Sunday, MRP Motorsport will host the “Go Kid Racing kart school from 9am to 11:30am. Aspiring racers ages five to nine learn the fundamentals of karting with classroom and on-track instruction. Fees for children are $150 and advanced registration is required. For more info, visit www.mrpmotorsport.com/pbir

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