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Thursday, May 29, 2008...
Run order for Saturday, May 31, 2008:

Time Trial Session #1

Novice Junior

Super Junior

Pro ET

True Street

Super Pro

Super ET

Pro-Bike

Trophy/Test-n-Tune

MJ Construction & Fabrication Top Sportsman

MJ Construction & Fabrication Top Dragster

Repeat above order for Time Trial Session #2 followed by Reaction Time Challenge.

Eliminations Order (Subject to Change)

Novice Jr

Super Jr

MJ Construction & Fabrication Top Sportsman

MJ Construction & Fabrication Top Dragster

Pro ET

True Street

Super Pro

Super ET

Pro-Bike

Trophy

********** Repeat ************


Friday, February 1, 2008...
NHRA UPDATES TOP DRAGSTER AND TOP SPORTSMAN RULES.

NHRA has updated the rules for both Top Dragster and Top Sportsman classes, including E.T. limits by division. T/D and T/S will both be conducted at the LODRS at Cordova in August. Click here Top Dragster Rules, Click here for Top Sportsman Rules.


Tuesday, December 11, 2007...
NHRA ANNOUNCES SEVERAL RULE CHANGES

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) announced several rule changes and updates as  the 2008 rule book was released.

Included in the rule changes is the follow:

Oil-retention device: All vehicles running 7.49 or quicker must utilize an NHRA-accepted lower engine oil-retention device; may use a belly pan in lieu of a device attached to the engine. The belly pan must extend from frame rail to frame rail and extend forward of the harmonic balancer and rearward of the flywheel and must incorporate a minimum 2-inch-high lip on all sides. A nonflammable, oil-absorbent liner mandatory inside of retention device. See NHRA General Regulations 1:8. Cordova Dragway Park applauds NHRA for this rule update that will provide additional safety on the track.


Thursday, June 21, 2007...
NOTICE TO RACERS AND SPECTATORS TRAVELING ON I-88 FROM CHICAGO AREA:

At Exit 18 on the Erie/Albany Road going west is temporarily closed for some bridge repair.  The road closure should be completed by the end of July 2007. 

OPTION 1: Please use Exit 36 and take Hwy 30 west to Hwy 84.  Take Hwy 84 south 12 miles thru Albany, IL to Cordova Dragway.  Highway 30 takes you thru Morrison, IL that has recently had its roads resurfaced for better traveling.

OPTION 2:  Please use Exit 18 and go East (left) into Erie, IL.  Watch the speed limit signs on the outside edge of town.  Go into Erie and at the stop sign take a right on Moline Rd.  About one block will be sign for Cordova, take a right at that sign.  Follow the "Cordova Road"  13 miles to Hwy 84.  At the stop sign take a right and go 3 miles north to Cordova Dragway. 


Wednesday, March 28, 2007 …
2007 MIDWEST BRACKET ALLIANCE RULES & REGULATIONS ANNOUNCED.

The Midwest Bracket Alliance will follow the general class rules as posted on each tracks websites for each class. All vehicles must meet those rules to participate at each individual track. We have made an effort to make the rules as similar as possible between participating tracks.

ET Breaks: Vehicles entered into the MBA Points Series will be allowed to participate at each track under these ET guidelines.

Cedar Falls Raceway
April 28-29 & June 16-17
Super Pro         6.50 - 12.49 ET
Pro                   6.50 - 12.49 ET

Eddyville Raceway Park
May 16-27, Sept 1-2
Super Pro         3.66 - 7.49 ET (1/8TH)
Pro                   4.50 - 7.99 ET (1/8TH)

Cordova Dragway Park
Aug 26 & Sept 30*
*Note: CDP will have additional days of bracket racing on each of these weekends.
Super Pro         6.50 - 12.49 ET
Pro                   6.50 - 12.49 ET

Note: Entries running 11.50 - 12.49 ET in either of these classes must be officially entered into the MBA Series no later than May 16, to be allowed to run at Cordova Dragway Park in these classes on these dates. In addition, you may not enter an additional class with the same vehicle at CDP and points races. 


March 15,2007...

CDP Rules

CDP general rules and bracket class rules are being finalized at this time and should be posted later this week of the first part of next.


December 22, 2006...
HangoverFest - Monday, Jan 1, 2007

Gates Open at 10 AM

Racing underway at 11 AM till ??

Race or watch only $10 (test-tune/fun runs)

Trophy Class $20

$1 Bloody Mary's (for those not in competition and 21 and over)

Free Asprin at the gate plus a special door prize (while they last)

Concession open in the heated "Interstate Batteries Cafe"

Note: This race is designed for vehicles running 12.00 or slower. Because of cold weather conditions, vehicles faster than 12.00 may participate, however conditions are not guaranteed. 


November 14, 2006...
2007 NHRA Rule Change Summary

Click the link below for a summary of certain rule changes for 2007.

http://www.nhra.com/content/news.asp?articleid=17364&zoneid=8


September 12, 2006...
FreeFest Will Be 1/8 Mile

The Saturday Sept. 23 race (OktoberFest Saturday) will be a Freefest 1/8 mile race. This will give those box and no-box racers that qualify to attend the bracket finals an opportunity to practice 1/8 mile racing. Remember entry fee will be only the fee to normally test/grudge race and the winner takes home a cool $1,000. The Reher-Morrison Frantic 14 will be quarter mile as usual. The Sunday, Sept 24 (OktoberFest Sunday) will be  regular Quarter Max Points Series (final pts for 2006) with normal classes and quarter mile racing.


September 6, 2006 ...
Summit Super Series Deadlines

The Summit Super Series Points deadline is this weekend. Therefore, the last race you can get "X" points at CDP is Saturday, Sept 9th. The Summit Super Series contingency program has ended. There will not be contingency on Saturday, Sept. 9th. CDP thanks all the racers who participated in the Series.


August 21, 2006...
World Series Sportsman Schedule Released

The WS of Drag Racing Sportsman schedule is released below. Please arrive as early as possible and remember the schedule is subject to change. Parking and tech open Thursday at 4 PM.

Friday, August 25, 2006 
9:00am
Happy Hour Time Trials (open to entries including Sunday only entries)
11:30am
Lunch Break
12 Noon
Bracket Time Trials by Box, No-Box & Jr’s (that are entered in the Friday Race)
1:30pm
MWSC Qualifying #1
Final Box & No-Box Bracket Time Trials (must be entered into Friday Race)
3:00pm
MWSC Qualifying #2
Stock/SS Qualifying #1
Eliminations Bracket Classes 
MWSC Rd #1
Final Jr Qualifying Session 
Stock/SS Eliminations Rd #1
Bracket Eliminations Continue including Jr's Rd #1
6:30pm
Track Prep
7:00pm
Invocation & National Anthem
Pro Show
Following
Balance of Bracket, Jr's, MWSC & Stock/SS Eliminations throughout evening  

Saturday, August 26, 2006
8:00am - 11:30am
Bracket Time Trials (Box, No-Box & Jr’s including Sunday only entries)
11:30am
MWSC Qualifying #1
12:00 noon
Brackets Rd #1
1:30pm

MWSC Qualifying #2
Bracket Eliminations Continue 
MWSC Eliminations Rd #1
Frantic 14 Qualifying #1
Bracket & MWSC Eliminations Continue
Frantic 14 qualifying #2
Pro Mod Qualifying  
Bracket & MWSC Eliminations Continue
Frantic 14 Rd# 1 & Combo (non-qualifiers) Rd # 1

Track Prep
7:00pm
Professional Show Kick-off
NOTE:
Every effort will be made to conclude most Sportsman Eliminations prior to start of Feature. (with the exception of Frantic 14 which will conclude during feature show)

Sunday, August 27, 2006
8:00am
Victory Light "Chapel Service" at Pavilion
9:00am Final Sportsman Time Trials by class
(Top, Mod, Super, Street, Bike, Stock/SS. Trophy & Juniors)
Final Eliminations Follow
NOTE:
MWSC are Friday & Saturday Only
Heartland Stock / SS races are Friday and Sunday only.


August 15, 2006...
Layne Automotive Increses Pay-Out

Anthony Layne of Layne Automotive has sweetened the purse for this weekend Points Race. This weekend winners in Top, Mod, Super & Street classes who display the Layne Automotive decal on their vehicles will receive bonus money. Top and Mod winners will each receive $100 and the winners in Super and Street will each receive $50. Layne will have decals available at the track on Saturday for anyone wishing to participate.

Cordova Dragway would like thank Anthony for his continued support of racing and events here at the track.

Thanks Anthony


August 11, 2006...
World Series Nitrous Filling

Beyer Motorsports out of Waterloo, IA will be filling nitrous bottles at the World Series starting Friday August 25.   


August 11, 2006...
World Series Reserved Pit Spots Deadline

Reserved racer pit spots for the World Series  - deadline to save your spot from last year is Saturday August 12th.  Call the track or stop out to buy those spots. 


August 1, 2006...
World Series Reserved Pit Spots

World Series of Drag Racing discounted advance entries are now being taken as well as reserved spots. Those racers that have reserved pit parking spots, need to have those renewed by August 12th or those spots will be sold to those waiting.

 

July 25, 2006 ...
Heartland S/SS Canceled

Heartland Stock and SS Association has canceled the Association race on Saturday, August 5th because of a scheduling conflict.


July 17, 2006 ...
Time Between Rounds

Effective immediately during the Reher-Morrison Frantic 14 races, a minimum of 20 minutes will be provided between rounds. This is from the time the last pair cross the finish line, till the next round is fired. Cordova will make every attempt to increase the time between rounds for maintenance of these vehicles.


May 16,2006
Points Membership Deadline

The deadline to join  and become a member of the QuarterMax Points program is Saturday May 20th.  There is still time to get a Summit Super Series number also. 


April 18, 2006
Junior Rules Clarification

Please note the following rule clarificatons:

  • No WD-40 or similar tire dressing can be applied in the staging lanes or on paved roads.
  • In addition, “courtesy staging” is now required by IHRA. Refer to p. 111-115 of the 2006 IHRA rulebook for info

For additional information click here.


April 18, 2006 ...
Helmet Update

IHRA has clarified their position concerning helmets. If you run quicker than 11:50 E.T. you will required to use a SN 95 or newer helmet. The SN 90 helmet is still legal for those running slower than 11:50. We apologize for any inconvenience this matter might have caused.  


February 10, 2006...
RACER RESERVED PAVED SPOTS SOLD OUT

Paved spots for the Quarter Max Points Series are sold out for 2006. Should you be interested in obtaining a spot in the future, contact CDP to be put on the waiting list.


December 28, 2005 ...
Pro-Bike will run at Quarter Max Events in 2006

Cordova Dragway Park is pleased to announce the return of the motorcycle class at all Quarter Max Points Races in 2006. The purse again will be based on the number of entries, therefore we encourage all bike racers to attend and invite others to join them.

2006 PRO-BIKE PAY-OUT (No-Box)

 Entry Fee $35 Re-entry $25

                   4 Round Race          5 Round Race          6 Round Race

Winner                   $200                      $300                      $400

Runner-Up             $100                      $150                      $200

Semi                      $  35                      $  35                       $  75

1/4 Final                                                                           $  35

 


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