Gear up for the wildest burnout showdown at Mustang Week Texas! The Mustang Week Smoke Show is the ultimate burnout competition, bringing together top-tier drivers and adrenaline-fueled performances. With two exciting classes to choose from, competitors will have the chance to showcase their skills in an all-out tire-smoking spectacle.
Ford vs. The World Class – $5,000 Purse Package
Event Details:
- When: Saturday Night @ Mustang Week Texas, April 26, 2025
- Type: 100 x 100 Open Burnout Pad
- Who Can Enter: Open to all makes and models in a Ford vs. The World format
- Entry Requirements: Application and $25 entry fee. Approval required for Ford vs. The World (may be moved to Street Class).
- Prize Package: $5,000 in cash and prizes
- What to Expect: High-energy performances, massive smoke, and top-tier competition
This is not a competition for beginners. Ford vs. The World is where serious competitors battle it out for the ultimate prize, proving who truly dominates the burnout scene.
Street Class – $500 + Prizes
Event Details:
- When: Sunday @ Mustang Week Texas, April 27, 2025
- Type: 22’ wide x 75’ long Burnout Area (no donuts)
- Who Can Enter: Ford-powered or Ford-bodied vehicles only
- Entry Requirements: $25 open registration, first come, first serve
- Prize Package: $500 cash plus a prize pack
- What to Expect: A fun, competitive burnout contest for real street cars
This is the perfect opportunity for street-driven Ford vehicles to showcase their skills in a controlled environment while competing for cash and prizes!
Check out the Competition
You might recognize some of the burnout vehicles competing in the Mustang Week Texas Smoke Show. Seth Cavanaugh is bringing out “Frost the Ice Cream Truck”, Shannon Serig is bringing “Scumbag” the 1998 LS Swapped R34 GTR, Collin the Video Guy is bringing his Blown 1940 Chevy Rat Rod, and Colt Tompkins will be bringing his blown 2005 Mustang.
A little more about Frosty
Meet ‘Frosty,’ Seth’s 1969 International delivery van turned burnout beast! Seth built this thing from a real former ice cream truck that now melts tires instead of serving treats. With a 555 big block engine and a Powerglide transmission, ‘Frosty’ has been lighting up burnout pads across the country. You can catch ‘Frosty’ in action at Mustang Week’s Smoke Show – Fords vs the World in Galveston, Texas, on April 26th!
A little more about Colt
Colt Tompkins built his 2005 Mustang with the goal to be a Burnout Monster. Its a pretty simple setup though if you look into it. He utilizes the Modular 4.6l 3v with a Department of boost manifold and 2.3l m122 blower. He then rebuilt and installed a th400 transmission and built 8.8 rear end. This is a MUST SEE car!
From the Man Himself
“Alright, y’all—this isn’t your average burnout show. My guy Shannon and I are rolling into the Mustang Week Smoke Show with some serious tire-shredding machines—Frosty the burnout ice cream truck and his wild R34 Skyline. But here’s the deal… we don’t wanna just put on a show, we wanna throw down with some killer Fords! That’s why we’re hosting the burnout show—because nothing’s better than big smoke, big noise, and a whole lotta fun. So if you’ve got a Ford that can hang, bring it to Galveston and let’s see what you got. It’s all about having a blast and melting some tires—who’s in?!” – Seth Cavanaugh
How to Register
Think you have what it takes to compete? Visit www.mustangweek.com and select your class:
- Ford vs. The World – Requires an application and approval.
- Street Class – Open registration for Ford-powered or Ford-bodied vehicles.
Ford vs. the World Application Requirements:
- Year, make, and model of your vehicle
- Engine/powertrain setup
- Burnout experience background
- Social media handles
- Photos and/or videos of past burnouts
Rules & Regulations
Ford vs. The World Vehicle Rules
- Helmet required.
- Neck collar required.
- Fire suit required for methanol entries (SFI 3.2A/5 minimum).
- Seat belts/harness required.
- Fire-retardant shoes, gloves, and head sock recommended. Closed-toe shoes required.
- Hot fluids must be contained under the hood.
- Complete firewall with no holes into the driver compartment.
- Scatter-shields required for supercharged clutch entries. Ballistic transmission protection required.
- Exhaust safety – Two bolts must be placed in a cross pattern within 1 inch of each other.
- Battery disconnect switch required and must be easily accessible.
- No hubcaps, wheel trim, or wheel weights permitted.
- Steel wheels required for tire pop attempts.
- Additional tethering required for hatches, tailgates, and wings.
- No Nitro Methane allowed.
- Burnouts must not begin until instructed by an official.
- No standing burnouts – Vehicles must maintain movement.
- Driver must stop immediately if instructed by event staff.
- No passengers allowed.
- No externally mounted nitrous bottles.
- Battery must be secured.
- No fireworks permitted.
- Driver must be 18 years or older.
Ford vs. The World Competition Rules
- Burnouts limited to 2 minutes.
- Judging Criteria:
- Instant smoke
- Constant smoke
- Volume of smoke
- Driving skill
- Use of entire skid pad
- Point deductions for wall contact resulting in damage or pad alteration.
- Automatic disqualification for any vehicle that backs up.
Street Class Vehicle Rules
- Street Vehicles Only – Must be an actual street-driven car.
- DOT-Approved Tires Only – Drag radials permitted.
- Battery Must Be Secured – No loose batteries allowed.
- Coolant Containment Required – Functional radiator overflow required.
- Functional Braking System – Front and rear brakes must be operational.
- No Fireworks or Pyrotechnics – No flame throwers, fireworks, or hazardous modifications.
- No Exotic Fuels – Pump gas, E85, and methanol (with safety gear) are permitted.
- No Hubcaps, Trim Rings, or Wheel Weights – Must be removed before competition.
- Helmet Required.
- Seat Belt Must Be Worn.
- Closed-Toe Shoes Required.
- Fire Jacket Recommended – Required for methanol entries.
Street Class Competition Rules
- Burnouts Begin on Official Command.
- Time Limit: 90 Seconds.
- Standing or Rolling Burnouts Only – No reverse driving.
- Judging Criteria:
- Instant smoke
- Consistent smoke production
- Volume of smoke
- Vehicle control if rolling
- Driver Must Stop Immediately if Directed.
- Passengers Allowed – Must remain inside the vehicle.
- Disqualification for exiting burnout area.
🔥 Get ready to light up the pad and prove your skills! 🔥
