NATIONAL OPEN THIS WEEKEND AT CFR

NHRA Classes & Brackets on Tap, Sat & Sun, July 31 & Aug 1

The NHRA National Open is this Saturday and Sunday, July 31 & Aug 1 at Cedar Falls Raceway. The event features NHRA sportsman classes, brackets and junior dragsters. "We like having the NHRA and their classes here at CFR" said Dan Driscoll.

The event also includes Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman (12.00 & up) along with Junior Dragsters with competition both days. Friday, July 30 is a Fun Night with Open Racing for everyone. For more details click here.

CROWD FAVORITE "BENNY THE BOMB" RETURNS TO ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY NIGHT OF FIRE

Crowd favorite and self proclaimed crazy man, "Benny the Human Bomb" returns to Cedar Falls Raceway this Saturday evening, July 24 as a part of the Arnold Motor Supply Night of Fire. "He makes me more nervous than any other features, mentioned Dan Driscoll, his fire show is totally insane and then to be inside the car is down right crazy."

Benny the Bomb is one of several features slated for the Night of Fire show on Saturday evening, July 24 including the Jet School Bus, Chevy Rebellion Wheelstander, Nitro Funny Cars and Top Fuel Dragsters, the Midwest Super Stock Mafia, Ozark Mountain Super Shifters, Nitro Fuel Altereds, Geezer Gassers, Fireworks and more!

Friday, July 23 is a Fun Night that also features the Drag Racing Online Nitro Funny Car Series qualifying presented by Lucas Oil. Admission for Friday, July 23 is $10 and on Saturday, July 24 is $25 for a HUGE night of awesome entertainment.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY NIGHT OF FIRE

Below is information for those attending the Arnold Motor Supply, Friday and Saturday, July 23 & 24.

Q) What is going on Friday versus Saturday for this weekends Night of Fire Event?
A)  Friday is a Test-N-Tune Fun Race with the addition of a Nitro Nostalgia qualifying session in the evening. Saturday is the main Night of Fire event with a full line-up of feature cars.

Q) What are the hours of operation?
A)  Gates open Friday at 4 PM, Test-n-Tune is 6:30-9 PM and gates secured by 10 PM. Saturday the Pit Gate (racers entrance) opens at 9 AM and the Spectator Gates (Bennington Road Entrance) opens at 10 AM. Time Trials on Saturday for the sportsman cars get underway at 10 AM. There will be a Nitro Nostalgia qualifying session around 1 PM on Saturday afternoon. The feature show (Night of Fire) gets underway at 6 PM.

Q) What are the admission prices?
A)  Friday admission is $10 for adults, kids (6-12) $5. Saturday admission is $25 adults, kids (6-12) $5 (USING THE SPECTATOR BENNINGTON ROAD ENTRANCE). The Friday Night Test-n-Tune racers fee is $20.

Q) Is there a fee to park or extra charge to get into the pits?
A) There is no additional fee to park on the spectator side of the track. Also, you may cross into the pits FREE of charge.

Q) What are the sportsman classes for this weekend?
A)  On Friday Night we have an open Test-n-Tune. On Saturday we have various sportsman classes (listed below). We will NOT have Test-n-Tune available on Saturday.

Q) Is there Food and Beverage available at the track?
A) We have concession stands on each side of the track in addition to several food vendors. In addition we sell Pepsi and Miller Beer Products.

Q) Is there grandstand seating available?
A) Yes, we have thousands of grandstand seats.

NITRO FUNNY CARS TAKE CENTER STAGE
THIS WEEKEND

Dragracingonline.com Funny Car Series Presented by Lucas Oil Friday and Saturday

The Arnold Motor Supply Night of Fire will make a big move forward this Friday and Saturday, July 23 & 24 with the addition of the Dragracingonline.com Nitro Funny Car class presented by Lucas Oil. The DRO Series feature some of the best Nitro Nostalgia Funny Cars in the Country including former IHRA Top Fuel World Champion Paul Romine with his 250 mph entry. In all, at least eight entries are expected to attend. As a bonus, a Friday evening qualifying session is planned. In addition, a final Saturday afternoon qualifying session will be held before the feature show and Funny Car eliminations begin at 6 PM.

Plan on attending the Friday evening (July 23) Funny Car qualifying session along with open test-tune for only $10. The Saturday Super Finale of the Arnold Motor Supply Night of Fire gets underway at 6 PM (however racing will be conducted throughout the day). Admission for Saturday, July 24 is $25 for adults (Bennington Road Entrance) with kids (6-12) $5. Parking and Pit Passes are FREE.

Gates open Friday, July 23 at 4 PM with test-n-tune 6:30-9 PM. Saturday gates open at 9 AM (racers Pit Gate) and 10 PM spectator (Bennington Road Entrance).

2010 NIGHT OF FIRE SPORTSMAN PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

The Arnold Motor Supply Night of Fire, Saturday, July 24 will have an exciting sportsman program in addition to the spectacular feature show. Sportsman details are listed below.

Super Pro 6.50-12.49                RUN-OFF              Pro 6.50 - 13.99
Winner                                         $2,000
Runner-Up                                   $   850
Rd 6 Win (if needed)   $300                                            $300
Rd 5 Win                     $250                                          $250
Rd 4 Win                     $200                                          $200
Rd 3 Win                     $150                                          $150
Rd 2 Win                     $ 50                                           $  50
Entry                           $ 95                                           $  95
Buy-Back                    $ 50                                            $  50

Junior Dragster - All Run
Winner        $50 Savings Bond
Runner-Up  Trophy
Entry            $20
Re-entry      $10

Sportsman/Pure Street Combo 12.00 & Up
No-delay box, Trans-brake, 2-step, etc.
Line-loc for burn-out only. Slicks OK
Winner        $200
Runner-Up  $100
Rd Money   $  20 per round beginning with round #2 win. (does not apply to final round)
Entry           $  35

Quick 16 - Regular CFR Rules Apply
Winner        $1,000
Runner-Up  $   400
Semi            $   100
Entry            $   100

Street Bike Bracket
No-Slicks, wheelie bars, 2-steps, electronic or air throttle stops,
slider clutches. (OEM Clutches only). Max 70" wheelbase.
Winner         $400
Runner-Up   $200
Semi             $100
Qtrs              $  50 - if over 24 entries
Entry             $  35
Buy-Back      $  20

SCHEDULE OF NIGHT OF FIRE, SAT. JULY 24, 2010
Gates Open    8:30 AM
Time Trials     10 AM
Eliminations     Follow
Feature Show   6 PM

SCHEDULE CHANGE BRINGS BRACKET RACING TO CFR THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday and Sunday, July 17 & 18 is a Points Bracket Race at Cedar Falls Raceway. Originally the schedule was for the Doug Foley Driving School and a Midnight Mania Event. However, the Doug Foley event was canceled (because the corporate sponsor canceled) and allowed us to make this schedule change.

Therefore, this weekend's schedule is a follows:
Friday, July 16       Fun Night (Open Racing for Everyone)
Saturday, July 17  Points Bracket Race --> NO MIDNIGHT MANIA EVENT
Sunday, July 18    Points Bracket Race plus Quick 16

NOTE: The Midnight Mania that was scheduled for this Saturday, July 17 has been MOVED to Saturday, October 9.

Special thanks to all the racers & fans who attended the Bracket Races this past weekend (July 10 & 11). Especially those who stayed on Sunday as we did get the race completed!

BACK TO POINTS BRACKETS
THIS WEEKEND AT CEDAR FALLS

PLUS NHRA KING OF THE TRACK ON SATURDAY & QUICK 16 ON SUNDAY

Cedar Falls Raceway re-opens this Friday, July 9 with a Fun Night and open racing for everyone! Then on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 & 11 it's a Points Bracket Weekend.

Both Saturday and Sunday have special races and classes added to the regular brackets. On Saturday it's the NHRA King of the Track with a special run-off of select class winners for an NHRA "Wally" Trophy. Then on Sunday, the action is hot with the addition of the Quick 16 Class. This will be a great weekend to visit Cedar Falls Raceway.

For more details on these events, please go to the "This Week @ CFR" section of the website.