8/17/2025
Rocket Raceway Park
The Mize shortened due to Rain. Next up. The 10th Annual Smackdown
Rocket Raceway Park in Paris, Texas, will roar to life on THIS Friday, August 29th, and THIS Saturday, August 30th with the highly anticipated 11th Annual Bryan Mize Memorial, honoring the life and legacy of Bryan Mize. The two-night show is one of the premier weekends on the Rocket Raceway schedule, bringing together fans, families, and some of the top dirt track drivers in the region.
The Touring Outlaw Modified Series (TOMS) takes center stage with big money on the line across both nights. Drivers will battle for $2,000 to win on Friday before upping the stakes to a whopping $3,000 to win on Saturday. Expect a stellar field of Outlaw Modifieds as competitors chase not only the purse but also the prestige of adding their name to the Bryan Mize Memorial record books.
Adding even more firepower to Saturday’s program, the American Crate Late Model Series will invade Rocket Raceway Park with $1,500 to win on the line. This growing series has showcased some of the most competitive crate late model racing in the region, ensuring Saturday’s finale will be nothing short of spectacular.
Alongside the touring series, a strong lineup of local divisions will keep the racing fast and fierce across both nights. The Friday/Saturday payout includes:
Stock Cars: $500 to win Friday / $750 to win Saturday
Factory Stocks: $500 to win Friday / $750 to win Saturday
Limited/B Mods: $500 to win Friday / $750 to win Saturday
Eco Mods: $300 to win Friday / $500 to win Saturday
Jr. Limiteds: $200 to win Friday / $300 to win Saturday
These support classes are fan favorites, often producing some of the most thrilling side-by-side racing of the weekend.
When: Friday, August 29th & Saturday, August 30th
Where: Rocket Raceway Park – 16369 US-82, Paris, TX
More Info: rocketracewaypark.com | Call 903-689-3881
Pit Pass Pricing: $40. Kids under 3 free
Friday:
General Admission: $20
General Admission Senior 62+/Military w/ ID: $15
Kids under 12: FREE
Spectator Gates open at 6pm. Racing Starts at 7:30pm
Saturday:
General Admission: $25
General Admission Senior 62+/Military w/ ID: $20
Kids under 12: FREE
Spectator Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 7pm
Don’t miss this chance to witness two nights of high-powered racing, honor a legacy, and be part of one of the biggest events of the summer at Rocket Raceway Park
Submitted By: Kevin Rogers