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Beaver Springs Dragway is legendary for having many action-packed events throughout the year , and 2024 is no exception as the central Pennsylvania quarter-mile facility has a great roster of events to celebrate its 53rd year of operation . The track typically opens in April each year with a host of test-and-tune sessions and swap meets throughout the month . May ushers in a variety of events such as 5.50 / 6.50 index racing , along with a Volkswagen race and swap meet . The
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first scheduled WDRA bracket points race happens in May as well , along with the Ford Power event , which marks its fourth running at Beaver Springs . The Southern Bracket Racing Association ( SBRA ) also visits in May for their first of 10 events scheduled at Beaver Springs this year .
Among the most celebrated events any given season is the Memorial Holiday Classic , which packs the stands with fans , along with huge fields of race cars over the course of an extended four-day weekend held May 24-27 . Things get
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kicked off on Friday night with the Al Hanna Jet Car shows , featuring multiple runs by the “ Eastern Raider ” and “ First Strike ” Jet Funny Cars . Tons of other great attractions are enjoyed on Friday evening as well , including WFO , Insane 8 , Wicked Bike and test-and-tune sessions that go late into the night . The popular Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Drag Racing Association ( MANDRA ) is among the featured attractions on Saturday , with a diverse lineup of race cars from yesteryear . MANDRA is a touring series that routinely |
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