The 2024 Seekonk Speedway Spectator Drags season kicked off with a bang, delivering exactly what fans came to see—speed, chaos, and good old-fashioned, side-by-side racing action. With clear skies and packed grandstands, the opener had all the ingredients for an unforgettable night, and it didn’t disappoint.
Dozens of competitors lined up in an incredible mix of vehicles: everything from beat-up daily drivers to fully-built street machines. The crowd roared as each pair launched off the line, tires squealing and engines screaming, with drivers pushing their limits for bragging rights and the night’s glory.
One of the wildest matchups of the night came when a lifted pickup truck squared off against a lowered BMW coupe. On paper, it looked like a no-contest, but the truck driver threw it into the corners like he was driving a sports car, holding off the BMW for a surprise win that had the crowd on their feet. Moments like that define the unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat vibe of Spectator Drags at Seekonk.
But the real story of the night was the final showdown—an all-wheel-drive Audi versus a classic Camaro. The Audi launched quicker, but the Camaro clawed back on the straights with raw V8 power. They came into the final corner bumper-to-bumper, and in a daring move, the Camaro dove inside and crossed the line first by inches.
The energy at Seekonk Speedway was electric all night long, setting the tone for what promises to be an epic 2024 season. If the opener was any indication, this year’s Spectator Drags are going to be faster, wilder, and more unpredictable than ever. For fans of grassroots racing and pure adrenaline, Seekonk is the place to be.
