2012 Pre-Season Schedule

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ANOTHER BUSY YEAR BEING PLANNED FOR 2012

Another exciting season will kick off April 28 at Cedar Falls Raceway. "This is our 6th season running Cedar Falls Raceway and we are more excited than ever to get underway" said Operating Manager Dan Driscoll.

Highlights of the season include the return of the popular Midnight Mania Series for street legal cars, trucks and motorcycles. In addition several 2-day Points Bracket Series events are scheduled with the addition of the Michael Painting Quick 16 and special NHRA Programs as well. The H&W Speed Shop True 10.5" Street Car Challenge also returns with multiple dates on the schedule.

Several special and major events are also in the works. On Saturday, July 21 is the return of the Arnold Motor Supply Night of Fire. Of course the Night of Fire includes the Drag Racing Online Nitro Nostalgia Funny Car Series, the Nostalgia Gassers Association, the Ozark Mountain Super Shifters, Midwest Super Stock Mafia, Jets, Wheelstanders and more. Then in August the NHRA National Open is back with NHRA classes of Stock/Super Stock, Super Gas, Super Street and Super Comp. In addition the Midwest Top Sportsman Series will make their first appearance at Cedar Falls Raceway as well as a 2-day bracket program.

As fall rolls around the Terry Stumpf Memorial Race will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30. The race will again be conducted on the 1/8 mile format and feature big money payouts both days. The 2nd Annual Mopar Max event returns on Friday through Sunday, October 5-7. More information on the Mopar Max event will be coming soon.

The years wraps up at the Hallowild Event on Saturday, October 20 with costume contests, treat or treating and more. For the 2012 pre-season schedule click here.

2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TO BE RELEASED
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

The 2012 pre-season schedule of events will be released on Friday, January 20, 2012. While the information posted is accurate at this time please keep in mind that a few changes could take place before a final schedule is released in March. "We try to give everyone a heads-up on events as early as we can, mentioned Scott Gardner, but at this early date certainly events can be added or changed"

2011 WORLD FUEL ALTERED NATIONALS
FROM EDDYVILLE RACEWAY
TO BE AIRED ON FEBRUARY 11th

Mark Your Calendars for this Special Winter Television Treat on the Speed Network

The 2011 World Fuel Altered Nationals from Eddyville Raceway Park, Oskaloosa, Iowa will premier at 5 PM (CST) on Saturday, February 11, 2012 on Speed Network on the "Lucas Oil .. On the Edge" program.

"We are very excited to have this great event from one of the nicest race tracks in the country aired on national television" said Scott Gardner. "The racing was fantastic at the event and I can only imagine some of the video that was obtained of the unruly action of the nitro fuel altereds" he continued.

The 2012 World Fuel Altered Nationals is scheduled for August 17-18, please plan to see the action live.

Premier Airing: 5:00 pm CST on Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Repeat Airing: 6:00 am CST on Saturday, February 18th, 2012
World Fuel Altered Nationals (Class A) & Quick 8 Sand Drags

BANQUET DATE SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Celebration of Great Achievements and Bracket Finals Championship

The Cedar Falls Raceway Championship Awards Banquetis set for Saturday, February 18 at the Clarion Inn University Plaza in Cedar Falls, Iowa. "We are excited to go back to the Clarion and pleased that they were able to change our room configuration so that we can fit the number of people expected to attend" mentioned Track Operator Dan Driscoll.

Tickets are available using this order form or can be purchased by calling the main office at 309-654-2110.

GENERAL BANQUET INFORMATION
Clarion University Plaza, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Doors Open 4:30 PM
Social Hour 4:30-6 PM
Buffet Dinner 6 PM
Awards Presentations, Special Recognitions and Video Presentations, 7 PM
Racers "Bench" Party follows Banquet
Adults $22, Kids (6-12) $5 and under 6 Free
Note: Tickets are NOT available at the door, order deadline is February 13, 2012

Hotel Rooms are available at a special rate by calling the Clarion at 319-277-2230 at $69.00 per night and reserving by the deadline of February 5, 2012 (rooms at the Days Inn, located next door are $49.00 per night by calling 319-266-1222). You must mention "Cedar Falls Raceway Guest Rooms" to get the special rate.

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. 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. If more than 5 pictures, please use a disc.

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. All photos need to be received by Jan. 20th, 2011. We appreciate any help in this matter.

  CFR Management Team

LAST RACE OF THE SEASON
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Hallowild Ends a Great Season of Racing at CFR

The season finale is this Saturday, October 22 at Cedar Falls Raceway. The final event is "HALLOWILD" and features some great racing along with a lot of fun. In addition to open test-n-tune and grudge racing there will be a Gamblers Race Shootout. (enter in the staging lanes). Plus adult and kids costume contests, trick or treating for the kids and trailer decorating. Racers are encouraged to bring candy to hand out to the kids.

Gates will open Saturday at 10 AM with racing underway at 11 AM throughout the afternoon. Test-n-tune only $20 with adult admission $10 and kids (6-12) $3 and under 6 free. Please plan on joining us for the last blast of 2011 at Cedar Falls Raceway!

LAST CHANCE TO GO BRACKET RACING
THIS WEEKEND, SAT & SUN, OCT 15-16

Wild Fall Bash Returns After 30 Year Absence

It's the last chance to get some good bracket racing in this weekend (Oct 15 & 16) at Cedar Falls Raceway. The Wild Fall Bash returns after a 30-year absence. Classes include a Super Pro/Pro Combo, Sportsman/Street Class and Street Bike. The weekend begins on Friday (Oct 14) with the last Friday Fun Night of the year and open test-n-tune for everyone. The forecast as of this writing is looking pretty good with sunny conditions and high temperatures expected in the mid 60's. We hope you can attend!

WILD FALL BASH, OCT 15 & 16
TO BE CONTESTED ON 1/8 MILE

Based on the recent success of the Terry Stumpf Memorial Spectacular, track officials have decided to contest the Wild Fall Bash (Sat & Sun., Oct 15 & 16) on the 1/8 mile format. "Based on the attendance of the Terry Stumpf race and the likelihood of cool temperatures that weekend, we felt racing 1/8 mile is appropriate" mentioned Track Manager Dan Driscoll.

The 4th Annual (it's been 30 years since it was contested) Wild Fall Bash features a Box/No-Box Combo Class with $2,000 to win each day. The entry fee is a very low $100 total for the two days! In addition the Sportsman/Street Eliminator Class will be a fall back to 1981 with the same entry fee and payout as then. In addition, we have a Street Bike Class for this event.

The Junior Dragster Class that is normally contested will not be offered as our sister facility, Eddyville Raceway Park will be hosting the JR HALLOWEEN NATIONALS that same weekend.

ET Breaks for the Wild Fall Bash
Super Pro/Pro Combo Class 4.50 - 7.99
Sportsman/Street Eliminator 7.50 & Up
Street Bike  4.50 & Up

FINAL MIDNIGHT MANIA HIGHLIGHTS RACING
THIS WEEKEND

As the racing season begins to wind down, the action remains strong at Cedar Falls Raceway. This Friday (Oct 7) is a Fun Night with open racing for everyone. Then Saturday is a fall Fun Day with test-n-tune again open for everyone, The H&W Speed 10.5" Car Challenge, The Leer's Cycle Bike classes and an all run Gamblers race (if interest). Gates open Saturday at 1 PM with racing underway at 2 PM. Then the final Midnight Mania for 2011 get's underway Saturday evening as gates re-open at 8 PM. Midnight Mania is open for all street legal cars, trucks and motorcycles.

As the winter months get closer, don't miss a chance to have some fun and get out to Cedar Falls Raceway.

IT IS TIME ........ TERRY STUMPF MEMORIAL SPECTACULAR THIS SAT & SUN, OCT 1 & 2

Now that fall has arrived it is time for the Terry Stumpf Memorial Spectacular at Cedar Falls Raceway. This Saturday and Sunday, October 1 & 2 is the event and it features a $2,000 and $5,000 Box and No-Box Combo (separate sides of ladder) plus a Super Street Challenge and Junior Dragsters.

For complete information Click Here.

STEVE AND LORI HARVEY ARE GRAND PARENTS

Long time Cedar Falls Raceway Bracket Racer Steve Harvey and his wife Lori have became grand parents. Jaxson Joseph was born to Sara Harvey (Steve and Lori's Daughter) and Brandon McCrea on September 21. He is 9 lbs 1 oz and 22 inches long and reported to be doing fine. It is also reported that Grandfather Steve was caught toasting to his own Senior Citizenship after the birth. Best wishes go to the family!

TEAM CEDAR FALLS DOMINATES
NHRA DIVISION 5 BRACKET FINALS

Eddyville Finishes 2nd & Cordova 10th

The two main stories of the 2011 Bracket Finals held at Brainerd, MN, was the cool rainy weather and team Cedar Falls dominance of the event. With cloudy and cool conditions and rain most of the day on Sunday, Cedar Falls Raceway charged through multiple rounds and took a commanding lead that could not be overcome by any of the twenty teams in attendance. Although the Eddyville Raceway Park Team tried very hard to stop CFR, they had to settle for second place. Cordova Dragway Park finished half way in the pack at number 10.

"I'm very proud of all the teams and of course especially of Dumpster Dan and Team Cedar Falls who in previous years did not have full representation to now in 2011 taking the championship" said Scott Gardner. "He has turned Cedar Falls Raceway into a powerhouse with an excellent group of racers to back that fact." he continued.

For complete results click here.

MOPAR MAX EVENT ALIVE AND WELL

Make Plans To Attend September 23-25

The Mopar Max Event presented by Victory Performance Parts and Mopar Max.com is alive and well as plans move forward for the event at Cedar Falls Raceway. Plans were finalized today, September 8 with Dennis Mothershed of Victory Performance Parts on the feature cars for the event. A special Nitro match race will feature the Dunn and Gone Hemi powered Altered against the Funny Car Dodge Challenger driven by Chris Schneider and tuned by the legendary "Hawaiian" Roland Leong. In addition special AFX match race cars will be in attendance.

"This is one event that any true muscle car or Mopar fan must be at" said Dan Driscoll. "With drag racing, a car show and swap meet along with the special feature cars this will be a special one" he continued.

The event gets underway on Friday evening, September 23 with a special "Mopar Only" test-n-tune from 6:30 PM - 9 PM. Gates open Friday at 6 PM. Then on Saturday, the action heats up with drag racing competition, the swap meet, a Mopar Car Show (10 AM - 2 PM) and the special exhibition cars taking the track mid afternoon and evening.

The event concludes on Sunday as the swap meet continues and with the drag racing finals. For more information on the event click here.

CFR RE-OPENS THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 - 11

After a short break in racing, Cedar Falls Raceway will re-open this Friday, September 9 with a Fun Night and open racing for everyone. Then on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 & 11 it's Points Bracket Races # 11 & 12 along with the H&W Speed Shop 10.5" Tire Class (Saturday) and the Michael Painting and Decorating Quick 16 (Sunday). "This will be a busy weekend back, said Manager Dan Driscoll, along with all the special classes the Track Champion will be determined on Sunday as well"

Gates open Friday at 6 PM with racing underway at 6:30 PM. Please join us for some great action this weekend.

MAKE YOUR PLANS EARLY
TO ATTEND THE BRACKET FINALS

NHRA Division 5 Bracket Finals at Brainerd Sept 16-18

The NHRA Division 5 Bracket Finals is approaching fast and is on September 16-18, 2011. The 2011 Bracket Finals is at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) in Brainerd, MN. Because Brainerd, MN is a vacation location for people throughout the nation, it is vital that if you plan on attending the bracket finals that you make hotel reservations as early as possible. We were only able to secure blocks of hotel rooms until September 1, 2011. That does not necessarily mean there will not be rooms available, but they won't be in secured blocks.

HOTEL OPTIONS - BRACKET FINALS

Americinn
14466 Dellwood Drive
Baxter, MN 56425
218-829-3080

Located 10 minutes from BIR
Rooms reserved under: Midwest Raceways
Rate: $82.00 = Double Room (2-Beds)
Rate: $72.00 = Single Room
DEADLINE FOR ROOMS BLOCKED IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2011


Super 8 Brainerd/Baxter
14341 Edgewood Drive
Baxter, MN
218-828-4288

Located 5 minutes from BIR

Rooms reserved under: Midwest Raceways
Rate: $82.88 + Tax
DEADLINE FOR ROOMS BLOCKED IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

NOTE: Other hotel options are available by checking online.