"The race place for the Flaherty Auto & Truck Center Two Grand per day Points Bracket Series"
GIFT CERTIFICATES A GREAT CHRISTMAS ITEM
As Christmas draws near, don’t forget that gift certificates are available for all three tracks (Cordova, Eddyville and Cedar Falls) through our office. These certificates are available in any denomination and are a great gift and easy to obtain as we take credit cards for your convenience. Please give us a call at 309-654-2110 and place your order today.
NHRA NATIONAL OPEN DATE SET
FOR AUGUST 1 & 2 AT CFR
The NHRA National Open is set for August 1 & 2, 2009 at Cedar Falls Raceway. "We decided to move off the early spring date to hopefully stay away from the rainy spring weather" said Dan Driscoll. "The new date is also the week before the LODRS Event at Cordova" he continued.
The National Open at Cedar Falls Raceway will include a Stock/SS combo, Super Street, Super Gas and Super Comp along with an ET Bracket Program. "This is truly an event that caters to the pure sportsman racer" said Scott Gardner. More information including a detailed schedule and pay-outs will be forthcoming.
A CELEBRATION FOR A GREAT CHAMPION
WILKERSON HONORED AT BANQUET
A tribute for Tim Wilkerson and crew was held on Saturday, November 29, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois. The banquet was put together by the Wilky Warriors, a group of enthusiast supports of Wilkerson Racing.
Serving as the Masters of Ceremonies were Scott Gardner and Dan Driscoll (substituting for Tazz Hines who had the flu). Nearly 300 people attended the tribute as awards were presented to the Wilkerson Crew and Family.
Several special guests made it the podium, including Dick Levi from Levi, Ray & Shoup who have sponsored Wilkerson for several years. Dick talked about how the company enjoyed their association with Tim Wilkerson and see the future as very bright. Next up was drag racing journalist and announcer extraordinaire, Bret Kepner. He pointed out the absolute underdog position that Wilkerson came from and how stunning it was to see him rise to the top, ahead of multi-car high financed race teams. Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin then made a proclamation that November 29, 2008 was Tim Wilkerson Day. The formal part of the tribute concluded as Tim Wilkerson took to the podium and thanked his supporters, sponsors, crew and family as he held back tears.
“This tribute was well deserving of a great man, family and team” commented Scott Gardner. “Both Dan and I were highly honored to be included in this celebration.”
PHOTOS WANTED
Once again, the management of CFR is requesting that anyone who took any photos at the track this season allow us to have a copy for the banquet presentation this year. We have a few, from special events and from the weekly series’. We’re looking for racing and casual (pits/stands etc.) pictures. Digital pictures can be e-mailed directly to tazz@cordovadrag.com, or mailed on a disc to CFR at P.O. Box 442 Cordova, Il. 61242.
Please make all digital in the jpeg format at minimum 600x800 resolution. We will also take 35mm photos for scanning and will return them if you include a self-addressed envelope. We appreciate any help in this matter.
CFR Management Team
WEATHER LOOKING BETTER FOR FINAL RACE DAY
After a week long poor forecast for this Saturday, Oct 25 (Hallowild) at Cedar Falls Raceway, it appears the weather will be fine. "Currently the forecasters are saying that we will have mostly cloudy sky's with a high near 60 degrees" said Dan Driscoll. "Hopefully that will be case and we can have a nice day to end the season" he continued.
Hallowild is not only the final race of the 2008 season, but also a chance to get wear a costume and have some Halloween fun. In addition, we will have trick or treat for the kids. Gates open at 10 AM with racing underway at 11 AM. There will also be Trophy and Gamblers Races.
We will have current race information on the "Live Update" section of the website as needed.
FINAL RACE DAY OF 2008 THIS SATURDAY
The final race day of the 2008 season is this Saturday, Oct 25 at Cedar Falls Raceway. "In spite of a tough year weather wise we are pleased with the final outcome" said Dan Driscoll. "We are working on plans for 2009 including a revised program for the bracket racers" he concluded.
On Saturday (Oct 25) gates open at 10 AM with test-n-tune set to get underway at 11 AM. In addition to open time runs, there will be a Trophy and Gamblers race. "We know that it's going to be a cool day, but we really want to give everyone one more shot at the track this year" mentioned Driscoll.
FALL FUN DAY SET FOR THIS SATURDAY, OCT 18
If want to satisfy your craving for some racing yet this season, this Saturday, Oct 18 is a Fall Fun Day at Cedar Falls Raceway. "We know that at the end of the season there are a lot of racers and test-n-tuners who want a shot at the quarter-mile" said Dan Driscoll. "This Saturday is the day for everyone" he said. Gates open at 10 AM with open racing underway at 11 AM. In addition CFR will have a Gamblers Race, a Junior Dragster Race and a Trophy dash. Join us this Saturday!
The final Fun Night of 2008 is scheduled for this Friday, Oct 10 at CFR. Gates open at 5:30 PM with racing underway at 6:30 PM. Racing has returned to the quarter-mile format for the balance of the 2008 season. "The forecast looks great for the Friday evening" said Dan Driscoll. "I'm happy to see decent temperatures forecasted."
Cedar Falls Raceway is closed on Saturday for a private track rental. However, the following Saturday, Oct 18 is a fall Fun Day with open Test-n-Tune, Trophy, Gamblers and Jr Dragsters. Gates will open for that event (Oct 18) at 10 AM with time trials underway at 11 AM.
TERRY STUMPF MEMORIAL RACE
THIS WEEKEND AT CFR
The Terry Stumpf Memorial Race will be this weekend (Oct 4 & 5) at Cedar Falls Raceway featuring "Big Money" racing both Saturday and Sunday. "Terry was a good friend of mine that was killed in a racing accident at Cedar Falls Raceway back in the 80's" said Scott Gardner. "He was great bracket race competitor and won many races at all the area tracks and we wanted to dedicate an event in his memory" concluded Gardner.
Gates open Friday at 5:30 PM with a test-n-tune (open for everyone). Then on Saturday, gates open at 9 AM with time trials underway at 11 AM followed by eliminations. On Sunday, gates open at 8 AM with time trials at 10 AM again followed by eliminations. As a reminder the event will be raced on the 1/8-mile format. For event details click here.
CFR RETURNS TO QUARTER-MILE RACING
REPAIRS COMPLETED IN SHUTDOWN AREA
After the extreme flooding of the facility this past summer, Cedar Falls Raceway is now ready to return to quarter-mile action this weekend, Sept 26 & 27. "It's been a lot of work and we could have never got the work done without the help of the volunteers" said Dan Driscoll. "I know many people are looking forward the return of quarter-mile action" he concluded.
Cedar Falls Raceway will race quarter-mile for the balance of the season with the exception of the Terry Stumpf Memorial Race on Oct 4 & 5. That event will remain on the 1/8 mile format as previously released.
HOTEL INFORMATION FOR HALLOWEEN NATIONALS AT ERP
Eddyville Raceway Park has secured a block of rooms for the Bars Leak's Jr Halloween Nationals presented by Renegade Trailers at the Super 8 Motel in Oskaloosa, IA. The Halloween Nationals is Oct 3-5 at Eddyville Raceway Park. The room rate is $50.30 per night for a double occupancy room. The cut off date for the block is Oct 1st. You must mention Eddyville Raceway Park to get the special rate. The Super 8 is located about 15 minutes from the race track.
An additional hotel option is the Heartland Inn located in Ottumwa, IA (about 15 minutes from ERP). As of this writing they have rooms available for $69.99 per night (double occupancy). You must mention "Eddyville Raceway Park" to get the discounted rate.
WEATHER LOOKS GOOD FOR WEEKEND AT CFR
After a rain ruined last weeks racing, the forecast looks awesome for this next weekend at CFR. Friday is a Fun Night with open racing for everyone. "I know we probably won't get many more great evenings for racing" said Dan Driscoll. "This will be a great chance to bring out your car or bike and make some runs."
Following the Friday Fun Night on Saturday is a Super Combo Bracket Race. The Super Combo Bracket class is a Box versus No-Box (separate sides) that features $1,000 to win with a modest entry fee of $55. In addition, a Trophy and Junior Dragster Class are also contested as well as test-n-tune. We look forward to seeing you here at CFR this weekend!
THE TRI-FECTA OF BIG MONEY RACES
HAPPENING THIS FALL
Our family of race tracks will be hosting three big money bracket events this fall. The action begins September 27-28 with the OktoberFest of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway Park. The following weekend, Oct 4-5 is the Terry Stumpf Memorial Race at Cedar Falls Raceway. The tri-fecta is concluded with the Fall Classic, Oct 11-12 at Eddyville Raceway Park. “We scheduled these events to let everyone have the opportunity to participate for a bigger purse including those racers who want to attend all the events” said Scott Gardner.
OKTOBERFEST OF DRAG RACING, SAT & SUN, SEPT 27-28
CORDOVA DRAGWAY PARK, CORDOVA, IL
Features ….. $4,000 to Win & $2,000 Runner-Up!
Click here for event details
TERRY STUMPF MEMORIAL RACE, SAT & SUN, OCT 4-5
CEDAR FALLS RACEWAY, CEDAR FALLS, IA
Features …… A 2K & 5K Race!
Click here for event details
FALL CLASSIC, SAT & SUN, OCT 11-12
EDDYVILLE RACEWAY PARK, OSKALOOSA, IA
Features individual Big Money bracket classes
Click here for event details
Eddyville Raceway Park to take reigns of 12th JR Dragster Halloween Nationals
BARS PRODUCTS & RENEGADE AS TITLE SPONSORS
A new addition to the 12th annual Bar’s Leak Rislone Products Junior Drag Racing Halloween Nationals presented by Renegade Trailers will be the new location and management of the event. Eddyville Raceway Park (Oskaloosa, IA) will be the new host facility for the event coming up on October 3, 4 and 5, 2008. “We are delighted with the new direction for the Halloween Nationals" commented Laurie Silvey of the GoFast Group, partner of the event series since its conception in 1996, "Eddyville Raceway is a terrific, picturesque facility. The 1/8 mile track with shutdown and return road features that are very junior friendly. Eddyville's many park-like pit facilities will make for a great host track for years to come."
The success of the 2007 Halloween Nationals event is credited in part to Scott and Laura Gardner or Cordova Dragway Park. Eddyville Raceway Park is part of the Gardner owned facilities and the chemistry of event success will continue at Eddyville. Laurie and Todd Silvey will take a promotional support status with the annual event creating the promotional work with their GoFastgroup.com agency.
“We enjoyed hosting the Halloween Nationals at Cordova Dragway Park in 2007” said Scott Gardner. “However, now is a good time to move the event to Eddyville Raceway as it’s more centrally located for many racers and the weather tends to be a bit better in the later part of the year.” He continued. The traditional All-Junior event known as the JuniorFest of Drag Racing is likely to return to Cordova in the Summer of 2009.
The entire management of the our facilities would like to formally thank Todd and Laurie Silvey for all the dedication and hard work they have poured into the Halloween Nationals and Junior Drag Racing in Particular” Gardner stated. “Gerald Kramer at Eddyville will roll out the red carpet for this event and will continue with the tradition of fun and excellence that Todd and Laurie have created.”
