Take a look at this Epic Small Tire No Prep Racing: “KING OF THE CONCRETE 2025” at George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip!
A thunderous weekend unfolded at the legendary George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip in Paragould, Arkansas, as racers, fans and crews descended on the event titled “KING OF THE CONCRETE 2025” — a small-tire, no-prep showdown on old-school concrete.
Historic Venue, Raw Surface
The venue is steeped in grassroots drag-racing lore: George Ray’s Wildcat began as a quarter-mile strip and now hosts high-octane 1/8-mile concrete battles.The “concrete” in the name isn’t just marketing — the entire surface remains un-prepped in the sense of no excessive traction compound, giving drivers one of the trickiest, most unpredictable launches in the sport.
Format & Cars: Small Tire, No Prep
“Small tire” means racers run on limited rear tire width — heightening the challenge of getting big power hooked. Combined with “no prep”, it means limited or no track preparation to boost grip. The result: wild, smoky launches, tire-hop, and spectacular winners in real conditions.
Highlights from the Event
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The event was scheduled for October 4, 2025 — marking a prime fall date for the big showdown.
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One face-off captured by fans: veteran racer Roger Marple versus “Tag Driver” in the first round — both battling the concrete surface and rear-end torque.
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Fans noted the sheer unpredictability: one post read “George Ray’s one of the trickiest never-prepped tracks in the country.”
Why It Matters
For the small-tire and no-prep community, events like this hold a special place because:
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They test raw driver skill and car setup more than just horsepower.
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The concrete surface levels the playing field: traction is limited, so reaction time, launch technique and suspension tuning matter big time.
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They preserve the underground, grassroots ethos of drag racing, rather than high-budget, heavily-prepared tracks.
What to Watch For Next
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Times & winners announced: Once full results drop, keep an eye on breakout ETs, car types (Pro Stock style, doorslammers, or hard-tail open drag cars) and any upsets.
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Driver reactions: Many drivers will share launch footage to illustrate how the concrete surface punished setups and rewarded good ones.
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Future dates & growth: If “King of the Concrete 2025” delivers big attention and participation, expect 2026 to be even bigger — possibly more classes, more cars, and maybe even live-streaming.
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Technical takeaways: Car builders will study this event: which tire compounds held up, what chassis tricks helped on the slick concrete surface, how launch strategy changed under limited grip.
Final Take
“King of the Concrete 2025” at George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip brought fans a raw, no-frills display of small-tire, no-prep drag racing at its finest. With a historic venue, brutal surface, and fierce competitor lineup, it reaffirmed why such events remain a hotbed of innovation and excitement in the drag-racing world. For fans of real launches, bare-metal battles and driver-vs-surface drama — this was must-watch.
