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It's just over two weeks until Big River opens its gates to host the 2009 Season Points Opener sponsored by Graphic Options. We will also attempt the first ever of its kind KID'S EASTER EGG DASH. So, come out and have fun; gates open @ 2p, Time Trials 3-5:30p, Racing @ 6:30p - EASTER EGG DASH @...

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Well, the weather outside is frighful...But the future is seeming so delightful!;) Twelve weeks from now, Big River Sand Drags will open its gates for the 19th season of sand drag racing in Bonne Terre. With 26 events on the 2009 calendar, 17 of which are points races, BRSD is planning many...

Hey everyone! Well, the 2008 points season has concluded; the rules meeting was held last Saturday and it was probably the shortest in history! That's not a bad thing, though. More were interested in the test n tune that followed (LOL!). The Awards Banquet was made as a seperate event and...

Story by Jason Harris The race is on… Points race, that is, as Big River Sand Drags has laid down 14 points races – and only 4 remain… Labor Day Weekend at BRSD was as to be expected with an equal turn out for both nights of racing. The biggest highlight of the weekend (I think) was the...

Hey Everyone! Remember how I've been announcing that BRSD is now on MySpace? Well, tomorrow night they will host a live chat session starting at 8pm. If you can, please stop by as it should be pretty cool! ;) Here's the url: www.myspace.com/bigriversanddrags Current points standings...

Story By Jason Harris BONNE TERRE, MO – Have you ever had one of ‘those weeks’? You know – when one terrible thing happens right after another. Then, things begin to look up… But, is it a mirage? Hmmm… Definitely could be. After all, we are in Missouri’s desert. That’s right. The all “sand”...

Hey everyone! How's it going? I'm sorry I haven't posted a story for the past few weeks, but I'm working on a new format and honestly the last two "slow" races have helped me! Don't get me wrong, though...WE NEED RACERS! The fans seem to have found their way in, but the racers haven't. I...

Story by Jason Harris For a show that has often carried the name of "Summer Sizzler", the only thing sizzling Saturday night at Big River Sand Drags were the BBQ grills. The racing wasn't that bad either! 103 competitors from four states wide took part in the Independence Day weekend points...

Story by Jason Harris BONNE TERRE, MO – Big River Sand Drags was certainly the place to be last Saturday night as they hosted the Open 4x4 Nationals, an event established to promote the vehicle classes of the sport. Highlighted were the Open 4x4, Competition Eliminator and Vehicle E.T...

Story by Jason Harris BONNE TERRE, MO – Despite 90-degree temperatures and a one-hour delayed start, Big River Sand Drags managed to host a field of 65 racers through a steaming hot show in less than four hours last Saturday night. Pee Wee ATV featured a best 2 of 3 competition with Lee Bess...

Story by Jason Harris BONNE TERRE, MO – Sand drag fans experienced an emotional roller coaster as Big River Sand Drags hosted their first two-day show of the 2008 season. But, emotions weren’t the only things caught in a corkscrew. Once again, BRSD fought a harsh battle with the unexpected...

Story by Jason Harris BONNE TERRE, MO - After the wicked storms of last week’s dreaded rain out, racing returned to normal with the conclusion of the "Racing for Seth" benefit and King's Construction night at Big River. Sixty-seven racers participated in this pre-holiday points race all while...

BONNE TERRE, MO – What began as a partly sunny, 68-degree day in Bonne Terre soon brought soggy sorrows of a botched benefit and an abrupt end to racing action at Big River Sand Drags. The track was in great shape. Work had been completed to ready the Port-a-Tree timing system printer and 60...

BONNE TERRE, MO – With beautiful, sunny skies and temperatures in the 70’s, Big River Sand Drags opened the 2008 points season last Saturday evening with above-average attendance, new ownership and what most would label a bright future. Seventy-four competitors participating in ten different...

Hey everyone! I will have a story about Big River's Season Opener as well as the race results posted a little later. Sorry it isn't available yet. Thanks for your patience and support. Jason Harris aka Spongebob

Hello everyone! I can't wait to see all of you at the 2008 BRSD Season Points Opener on April 26th. Remember, our times have changed! The gates will open at 2PM, Time Trials begin with ATV's at 3PM, Vehicles at 3:45PM and Open Practice (late arrivals) at 4:30PM. Registration will close...

As a member of the WC alumni, I try to stay on top of current events. One thing I have always enjoyed was the annual holding of the Jr. Class Carnival & Parade. West County will be holding the 2007 Jr. Class Carnival & Parade on Saturday, May 5th. CINCO DE MAYO!!! How ironic... If you would...

:rolleyes: Hey, Everyone! Spring has almost sprung and in we go to the Year of Good Luck...Right? Ya know, July 7th... 7 - 7 - 7 Anyway... I haven't heard from many of you this winter and I was wondering how everyone is doing. I've got a lot going on at work right now, so I am...

Hey, isn't the banquet tomorrow night? I just wanted to congratulate once again those attending on behalf of the track. I hope you all enjoy your experience and don't forget to party hard for me! I also wanted to wish everyone out there a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you all...