Beech Bend Track Record Under Threat from Nitro Dragster at Speedfest

History could be made at Beech Bend Raceway in two weeks when Top Fuel driver Cameron Ferre takes a shot at the track record during the Speedfest event, May 28-30.

Speedfest combines three street-legal drag racing series (Sick, Street Car Takeover, and Braggin Rights) with a thrilling package of horsepower including jet funny cars, a laser show, and Ferre in the Freeman Top Fuel Dragster.

Ferre, who recently went to the final round of Top Fuel at the IHRA Spring Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, said the team is excited to be making an appearance in Kentucky.

“The Freeman team is based out of Huntsville, Alabama, so they are extremely excited to make runs so close to home,” he said. “There aren’t many options to run a Top Fuel Dragster in Alabama itself, so it’s going to be great for our local fans.

“I am very excited to make some laps at Beech Bend. It's a great facility and I have been there many times for other events over the years, but have never got the chance to make any passes. Hopefully we can put a big number on the board for all the fans!”

The number Ferre would especially like to put up is anything quicker than 5.15 seconds over the quarter-mile, which is the current track record for Beech Bend Raceway. The team certainly has experience on their side, with team owner Jerry Freeman a veteran of Top Fuel. He has raced in places as far afield as Japan and Puerto Rico across his career in the sport.

“We have our sights set on that record for sure,” Ferre said. “After a great performance last week at the IHRA event where we went to the finals, I think that we have a great shot of putting the Freeman Top Fuel Dragster in the record books of Beech Bend Raceway!”

The nitro-fueled dragster will not be the only highlight of Speedfest, with flame-throwing jet cars and a spectacular laser show adding to the atmosphere.

Speedfest will take place across three days of action. Thursday, May 28 will feature tech and testing, followed by qualifying on Friday, May 29 and racing on Saturday, May 30. The Freeman Top Fuel team will make their record attempts on both Friday and Saturday night.

Online discount tickets are now available at sickthemagazine.com/speedfest. Kids 12 and under are FREE, so don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime drag racing show!

Image courtesy Robert Richard.