MRP Motorsport Karting Arrive and Drive

Wednesday, May 11 and Friday, May 13

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 and more information, visit www.racepbir.com.

Quarter-Mile Test and Tune

Wednesday, May 11 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, May 13 at 6pm

The fifth installment of the 2011 Midnight Madness at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) is scheduled to hit the track this Friday, May 13 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.

SCCA Regional/National Event

Saturday, May 14 & Sunday, May 15

The Florida Region Sports Car Club of America makes its second appearance at Palm Beach International Raceway in 2011 this weekend.  The double SARRC (South Atlantic Road Racing Championship) & Vintage Races will take place on May 14-15 from 8am-5pm.  Two days of points races in the SARRC and a collection of vintage sports cars will highlight the track activity.  Gates open at 7am.  One-day spectator ticket is $10; two-day spectator tickets are $15 and children 12 and under are free.

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