TJ Pruitt
The final day of the last GallStar Bracket Races event of the 2024 season was certainly one to remember! The Advantage RV’s CASH HARVEST powered by GO Lithium saw 280 entries battle through the heat towards a $11,000 pay check.
Zack Marcum raced with his late father Kyle for the last time at Cash Harvest a year ago, and made his return to the racetrack for the very first time this weekend. Zack raced in tribute to his father, driving Kyle’s dragster all weekend. Zack laid down his first-ever perfect lap during round one of eliminations, picking up a $500 bonus from #CMTransport.
“This is amazing.. I’ve already won at this point.” said Zack after going trips dead-zero. “That one was for Dad.”
Zack wasn’t done yet. He raced through a field of the toughest racers in the midwest to match up with red-hot no-box hitter Brandon Schmall in the final round. Brandon remained doubled all day and had to race himself in the no-box final just two rounds earlier. Zack used a .013 reaction to grab a starting line advantage, and that’s what it took to turn on the win light. Both drivers broke-out by .008 at the finish line.
Zack pulled the chute on his way back up the track towards an emotional winner circle celebration.
“I can’t talk..” said Zack.
Friends and fellow racers hoisted Zack on their shoulders during photos as he wore his McKinney and Son Bracket Racing ALLSTAR PERFORMER Title Belt for his unforgettable performance.
