2025 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge
Event Details
2025 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge
St. Louis Dirt Burners is thrilled to announce the 2025 Protek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge on September 5-7, 2025! Don’t miss your chance to compete in one of gnarliest and most competitive outdoor racing events in the Midwest! We are very excited to announce the return of our title sponsor, ProTek RC, for 2025. We have been hosting this historical event now for 22 years. Come out and show your skills, or simply enjoy the fun racing atmosphere and good times with friends.
Event Details 📅
- Location: St. Louis Dirt Burners
- Address: 2330 Marshall Road, Kirkwood, MO 63088
Schedule Highlights 🗓
- Friday, September 5th
- Check-in and open practice: 10 AM-10 PM.
- Saturday, September 6th
- Last chance practice: 7 AM–8:30 AM
- Registration closes: 8:30 AM
- Driver’s meeting: 9 AM
- Qualifying (3 rounds): 9:30 AM–11 PM
- Sunday, September 7th
- Last chance practice: 7 AM–8:30 AM
- Raffle Drawing: 9 AM
- Mains: 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Event Info 🎯
- Multiple racing classes for all ages and skill levels!
- Fresh in-house MX-style track build.
- Awards for the top 5 finishers in each class by BOOM Graphics.
- Raffle drawing for awesome prizes from ProTek RC, Cayote, Mayako, Hitec, Hobbywing, XRAY, FX Engines, and RCAmerica.
- FREE Event T-shirt with paid entry from Dirt Slingers.
- Food concessions available to purchase at the track, courtesy of Ink Slingers.
- 45 Minute Expert 1/8 Nitro Buggy A-main, 20 Minute Sportsman/40+/Open Nitro A-mains.
- Double 8 minute electric A-mains.
- Plenty of track time is offered for all racers.
- RV and trailer parking are both available; camping is permitted. No RV or trailer hook ups are available.
- Affordable hotels and entry fees.
Event Links 💻
- Pre-registration available online at: www.RCSignup.com
- Live results and scoring on: www.StLouisDirtBurners.LiveRC.com
- Event pages posted online at: www.Facebook.com/St.LouisDirtBurners and www.DirtBurners.org
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Track Details
| Track Name | St. Louis Dirt Burners |
| Address |
2330 Marshall Road
Kirkwood, MO, US 63122 Map |
| Contact | Wes Miravalle |
| Phone | (314) 495-1685 |
| paypal@dirtburners.org | |
| Website | http://www.dirtburners.org |
| Hobby Shop | No |
| Hotel Info | Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Southwest |
Dates & Times
| Start | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Practice | 09/05/25 10:00 AM | 09/05/25 10:00 PM |
| Controlled Practice | 09/06/25 7:00 AM | 09/06/25 8:30 AM |
| Qualifiers | 09/06/25 9:30 AM | Depends on entries |
| Mains | 09/07/25 9:30 AM | Depends on entries |
Track Amenities
Event Cost
| 1st Class | $50.00 USD |
| 2nd Class | $40.00 USD |
| 3rd Class | $30.00 USD |
| Qual Type | Qual Points |
Entry Details
| Registration Opens | 02/06/25 12:00 PM EST |
| Registration Closes | 09/02/25 10:00 AM EST |
| Entries | 263 / 425 |
Sponsors
| Company | Level |
|---|---|
| A Main Hobbies | Platinum |
| ProTek R/C | Platinum |
| FX Engines | Gold |
| Hitec | Gold |
| Hobbywing | Gold |
| Mayako | Gold |
| XRAY | Gold |
Classes - Nitro Offroad
| Name | Qualifiers | A Main | B Main | C Main | D Main | Lower | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | 20 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 20 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 45 min | 20 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 20 min | 10 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. | ||||||||
Classes - Electric Offroad
| Name | Qualifiers | A Main | B Main | C Main | D Main | Lower | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | 8 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. Triple A Mains. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 8 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. Triple A Mains. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 8 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. Triple A Mains. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 8 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. Triple A Mains. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 8 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. Triple A Mains. | ||||||||
| 5 min | 8 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | 7 min | |||
| 3 qualifiers - 5 minutes each. 10 car mains + 2 Bumps. Triple A Mains. | ||||||||
Extras
| Name | Description | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV Parking Spot | RV Parking Spot | number | 0.0 |
| Trailer Parking Spot | Trailer Parking Spot | number | 0.0 |
| ADA Pitting | ADA Pitting | number | 0.0 |
| Small T-Shirt | Small | number | 0.0 |
| Medium T-Shirt | Medium | number | 0.0 |
| Large T-Shirt | Large | number | 0.0 |
| X-Large T-Shirt | X-Large | number | 0.0 |
| 2X-Large T-Shirt | 2X-Large | number | 0.0 |
| 3X-Large T-Shirt | 3X-Large | number | 0.0 |
| 4X-Large T-Shirt | 4X-Large | number | 0.0 |
| 5X-Large T-Shirt | 5X-Large | number | 0.0 |
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