DRAG RACE BRACKET BONANZA KICKS OFF THIRD COUNTDOWN SERIES AT READING NATIONALS

By: Werner Communications

DALLAS (September 10, 2025) — The playoffs aren’t just for the drivers. As the NHRA Countdown to the Championship blasts off this weekend at the NHRA Reading Nationals, fans of Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB) will also begin their own championship chase with the launch of the free game’s third annual Countdown series.
 
The DRBB Countdown series runs across the final six NHRA national events of the season, combining player point totals to crown the ultimate bracket champion. At the conclusion of the season in Pomona, the top three finishers will receive one of the game’s most sought-after prizes, an iconic wrestling-style Countdown championship belt, personally signed by all four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world champions.

“This is the third year in a row for the DRBB Countdown series, and I get more excited about it every season,” said DRBB creator Elon Werner. “We wanted to give our players something that mirrors the intensity of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and there’s nothing cooler than a giant wrestling-style belt autographed by all four world champs. It’s bragging rights, it’s a trophy and it’s the ultimate fan prize all rolled into one. The belts have truly become a fan-favorite tradition, and they’re all for playing a game that is completely free.”
 
Player engagement and competition has grown exponentially since the Countdown prize belts were introduced when DRBB launched in 2023. Since then, over 200 plaques, trophies and other prizes have been awarded to players in 43 different states and at least 6 countries outside of the U.S.

“I love seeing our fans get fired up over their brackets,” said Werner. “Every round matters, every point counts and the competition is incredible. You can feel the same pressure the drivers feel in the Countdown, only in our case it comes down to bragging rights and those massive belts. I can’t wait to see who comes out on top this year.”
 
Since its launch, Drag Race Bracket Bonanza has given fans a unique way to engage with NHRA drag racing, letting them pick winners round by round in head-to-head matchups, much like filling out a NCAA college basketball bracket. The Countdown series elevates the fun, aligning the game with the high stakes of the NHRA’s championship chase.
 
This weekend, DRBB players will have the opportunity to compete for the Reading Nationals Overall, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle plaques, all signed by the eventual race winners. Each plaque winner will also receive a Summit Racing Equipment gift certificate from the season-long plaque sponsor.
 
Brackets will open after qualifying concludes at Maple Grove Raceway on Saturday September 13. Players will have until the first round of eliminations kicks off for Top Fuel on Sunday, September 14 at 11 a.m. EST to submit their picks.
 
Fans can follow DRBB on social media for cool stats, prize updates and info on Twitter/X at @dragracebb or @DragRaceBracketBonanza on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. They can watch the NHRA broadcast on FS1.