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BEAUTIFUL WEATHER FORECASTED FOR THIS WEEKEND'S NATIONAL OPEN
The weather forecasters are calling for outstanding conditions for this weekends NHRA National Open at Cedar Falls Raceway. The forecast is calling for partly sunny skys with highs in the upper 60's. "Should the weather predictions be correct it would assure that racers would travel longer distances to get here" said Dan Driscoll. "With gas prices being high, a good weather forecast takes the risk out of traveling. he continued.
In addition to NHRA classes of Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Super Stock/Stock and Top Stock, there will be a big bucks Bracket race (both days) as well as a Sportsman ET and Junior Dragster classes. Time trials and qualifying begin Saturday at 10 AM.
NEW SCALE COMPLETED FOR NATIONAL OPEN
Just in time for the NHRA National Open, a new scale has been installed. "Basically we took out what was there and salvaged what we could and re-built the rest" said Dan Driscoll. "The new scale located in the same area, now has a digital readout" mentioned Driscoll. CFR has made numerous facility improvements for the past year and will continue with even more. A new track drag has been in use now for a couple of weeks.
LOT'S OF BRACKET RACING INCLUDED WITH NHRA NATIONAL OPEN, MAY 17-18
$2,000 A DAY BRACKET RACE
PLUS... SPORTSMAN ET AND JR DRAGSTERS
"When the NHRA comes to town with a National Open program, bracket racers are welcomed with open arms" said NHRA Division Director Rob Park. "Sometimes racers think that National Opens are for class competition cars only" mentioned General Manager Dan Driscoll. "When in reality the bracket racers are a very important part of the event" he continued.
In addition to the NHRA competition classes, there will be a $2,000 to win bracket race a sportsman bracket class and a Jr Dragster class both Saturday and Sunday. In addition a test-n-tune open for everyone is set for Friday night. "We hope the word gets out on the bigger bracket pay-outs as the car count for this event dictates if we will host it again in 2009." mentioned Driscoll.
For detailed information on the National Open click here.
BIG BLOCK SHAWN DOMINATES OPENING WEEKEND POINTS RACES
With spring in the air (well, we could have hoped anyway), Big Block Shawn dominated this past weekend’s Flaherty Auto & Truck Points Bracket races. Competing in the No-Box side of the class, Shaun took overall wins on both Saturday and Sunday for a total of $4,000 in payout. While the car count wasn't what is should have been, Shawn had his work cut out for him with several late round close races. In the final rounds, Shawn defeated Terry Kruse (Saturday) and John Davis Jr. (Sunday). The next Flaherty Auto & Truck Center Points Bracket races are May 31 & June 1.
This Saturday, May 3rd is a Fun Day event with open racing for everyone from 5 PM till 8:30 PM followed by our first Midnight Mania from 9 PM till 1 AM (for street legal cars, trucks and motorcycles). Plan on attending!
THE PUMPS KEEP RUNNING
BRACKET RACE ON FOR SAT & SUN APRIL 26 & 27
The first bracket points & MBA race of the 2008 season is set for this Saturday and Sunday, April 26 & 27. "We have been pumping water out of the pit area since noon Friday" said Dumpster Dan Driscoll. "We believe we will get this place dried out in time to race Saturday" continued Driscoll.
Gates will open Saturday at 11:30 AM with time trials underway at 1 PM. The forecast is for partly cloudy skies with a high near 60 degrees. Please plan to attend it should be an awesome race weekend!
MIDWEST BRACKET ALLIANCE KICKS OFF
AT CEDAR FALLS, APRIL 26 & 27
Year number two of the Midwest Bracket Alliance (MBA) gets underway Saturday and Sunday, April 26 & 27 at Cedar Falls Raceway. The MBA is a three track series where the Champion in Super Pro and Pro categories win a race car make-over. The Series is conducted over the course of the season at Cedar Falls, Cordova and Eddyville Raceways.
The 2007 Pro ET Champion Eric Bjorheim said “Receiving all these prizes has been incredible, the companies have been great to deal with, and very generous with all of their awesome products they let me choose from.” “Heck, I even got a personal “Thank You” letter from Vic Edelbrock himself” he continued. In all, Eric received more than $15,000 in product awards.
“This year we are working on securing additional sponsors for more than just the two champions” said Dan Driscoll. “We will continue to update the participating companies as the season goes on” He said.
2008 MBA EVENTS
| April 26 & 27 | Cedar Falls Raceway, Cedar Falls, IA |
| May 24 & 25 | Eddyville Raceway Park, Oskaloosa, IA |
| Aug 9 & 10 | Cedar Falls Raceway, Cedar Falls, IA |
| Aug 24* | Cordova Dragway Park, Cordova, IL |
| Aug 30 & 31 | Eddyville Raceway Park, Oskaloosa, IA |
| Sept 28* | Cordova Dragway Park, Cordova, IL |
| Note: 9 of 10 races count for points | |
| * These dates ran in conjunction with an additional race day with a non-MBA points classes | |
2008 MBA SPONSORING COMPANIES
(As of 4/15/08)
| Autometer | D&J Safety |
| DRE - Engine Diapers | Edelbrock |
| F.S.S. Electronics | JAZ Products |
| K & E Auto | Nitrous Express |
| Perfomance Bodies | Quick Time |
| Ron's Fuel Injection | Sunoco Race Fuels |
| Superwinch, Inc | Trick Tools |
Note: The posting companies are responsible for the distribution of all products. The race tracks do not express a guarantee of these postings.
SPRING WARM-UP AND SWAP MEET THIS WEEKEND
With Spring finally in the air, Cedar Falls Raceway will open the 2008 season with the Spring Warm-Up and Swap Meet this Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20. "We can't wait to get the season underway" said Dan Driscoll. "We have been working on the facility and getting everything ready, looking for a great season" he concluded.
Gates open Saturday, April 19th at 10 AM with racing underway at 11 AM till 4 PM. On Sunday, gates will open earlier (9 AM) to accommodate NHRA Chassis Certifications with racing again from 11 AM to 4 PM. Those who need to get an NHRA Chassis Certification should call then main office at 309-654-2110 for an appointment. The Swap Meet will take place both days and is open to everyone! Racers are encouraged to bring out those parts to sell and trade.
Adults $8 per day (kids 6-12) $3
Test-n-tune $20
Trophy $25
Gamblers $20 (fee taken in the lanes)
Swap Space $15 (includes 1 admission) or $25/2-day
VOLUNTEER DAY ACTIVITIES MOVED TO
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
With the weather forecast looking rather poor for Saturday, officials have decided to move the Cedar Falls Raceway Volunteer Day to Sunday, April 13th. "It's going to be really cold and crappy at the least on Saturday" said Manager Dan Driscoll. "Therefore we will go for Sunday as a better alternative to get things done here at the track" he continued.
While Saturday (April 12) will not be the official "Volunteer Day", there will still be work going on at the track. Those who cannot make it on Sunday or can provide help for both days are encouraged to attend Saturday as well. Anyone attending any of the Volunteer Weekend activities are also asked to bring hand tools, rakes, shovels, or anything that might be helpful in upgrading the facility.
EMPLOYMENT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 11th
A Cedar Falls Raceway employment meeting will be held Friday, April 11 at the Holiday Inn, Cedar Falls at 6 PM. The meeting is for all existing employees who wish to return to work for the 2008 season as well as any new people interested in a position at Cedar Falls Raceway. "The jobs we offer are a lot about having fun while making some money" said Manager Dan Driscoll. "Anyone who is interested in working at the track is invited to attend this meeting" continued Driscoll.
Job opportunities include, but are not limited to; tech, starting line area, gate operations, food service operations, novelty sales, EMS and more. "We have a great base team of employees, but as we grow, we need more people for back-up positions as well as open areas" commented Driscoll. All applicants must be a minimum of 16 years-old (and some positions require a minimum age of 18). Please feel free to attend.
Ankeny, IA (January 25, 2008) – Karl Chevrolet offers a reward to competitors, utilizing GM Performance Parts 602 and 604 Crate Engines, to win feature events. In an effort to further promote the use of GM Performance Parts Crate Engines, Karl Chevrolet will award any competitor who wins their bracket class with a GM Performance Parts Crate Engine purchased through Karl Chevrolet, with a contingency Certificate valued at $100. “Winners of the $100 certificate can come into the dealership to purchase parts, items from our Pro Shop, GM Accessories or even use it toward the purchase price of a new vehicle” stated Carl Moyer, avid race fan and owner of Karl Chevrolet.
The NHRA West Central Division announced today that it will run Top Stock at three National Open Events. The three stops for Top Stock are: Cedar Falls Raceway (May 17), Kearney Raceway Park (Oct. 4), and Kansas City Int’l Raceway (Oct. 25). Top Stock will be run on the Saturday of the event with the cars being eligible to run on Sunday. Entry into the National Open is required to run Top Stock. Entry for Top Stock is