SPECIAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHTED FOR 2010
Door Car Shootout, June 4 & 5
This is a new event for 2010, and will feature an 8 car qualified field of Outlaw Pro Mods, plus the amazing Super Stock Mafia cars, Top Sportsman, Eddyville Stick Shifters, 10.5” Tire Street Car Shootout Class, heads up index classes, and bracket classes. Pro-Mod qualifying on Friday night and Sat. afternoon, with eliminations for everyone on Saturday night.
NHRA Jr Dragster Division 5 Event, June 25, 26, 27
This event will be for Jr Dragsters only, all three days. Junior Dragsters from around the Midwest will compete for NHRA `Wally` trophies and more.
Musco Lighting “Night of Fire,” July 3
Our biggest show of the year , featuring lots of Nitro cars, Jets cars, Fireworks, Ozark Mountain Super Shifters, Top Sportsman/Top Dragster Shootout Series, and many other race cars! Feature cars and details to be announced soon, watch our web site for details.
Nostalgia Drags, July 17
If you are interested in Nostalgia Drag Racing this event is for you! There will be race classes for nostalgia drag cars, as well as for street rods, street machines, etc. This event will feature the Nostalgia Super Stock Association, Eddyville Stick Shifters, and a special Nitro match race to be announced!
World Fuel Altered Nationals, Aug. 20 & 21
Do not miss this event! The 5th annual event featuring some of the wildest cars on the planet! Qualifying is on Friday night and Saturday afternoon, with eliminations Saturday night. Over 20 Fuel Altereds qualifying for 16 spots, plus nostalgia drag car classes, ERP Top Sportsman/Top Dragster Series, ERP Stick Shift class, and bracket classes.
Halloween Nationals Oct. 15, 16, 17
The magic is back with 3 days of Junior Dragster racing (Juniors Only) including Halloween contests, wacky races and lots of fun and prizes.
Plus …. Two day Big $$ Bracket Race Events: Sat/Sun. May 29 & 30, Sat/Sun. July 3 & 4, Sat/Sun. Sept. 4 & 5, Sat/Sun. Oct. 9 & 10. Special pay outs in Super Pro, Pro ET, & Sportsman classes. Plus Top Sportsman/Top Dragster shootout series on Saturdays of these weekends!
DATE SET FOR NHRA CHASSIS CERTIFICATIONS
NHRA will be conducting Chassis Certifications at Eddyville Raceway Park on Saturday, April 24 beginning at 9 AM. All vehicles that run 6.39 or quicker on the eighth-mile need to have a current certification. Certifications are good for (3) three years and are $150.00 (sportsman cars).
We are taking reservations beginning at 9 AM. Please call Gerald at 641-780-3534 to be put on the schedule. Saturday, April 24 is also opening day for drag racing in 2010 at Eddyville Raceway Park.
STEVE KLEMME TO BE GUEST ON DRAGBIKELIVE.COM
SUNDAY, JANUARY17TH
Eddyville Raceway and Midwest area racer Steve Klemme will be a guest on this week’s Doug and Rich show on DragBikeLive.com. Doug Ray and Radical Rich, host of The Doug & Rich Show bring you a high power 2 hours full of rock n roll mixed with hot topic conversation. The guys talk about anything on the mind and have special guest from time to time that join in. Tune in on Sunday night's at 9 pm eastern to talk about whatever is on your mind. A live chat room is provided for listeners to interact with the show and guest! Click here to go to DragBikeLive.com home page.
LOOKING FOR MARKETING IDEAS .............
We are trying to figure out how to increase our attendance in our entry level classes at ERP. Namely, the Street Bike, Pure Street and High School Classes. "Somehow we need to figure out how to get more people involved in these classes as they are an important factor for the future at ERP" said Gerald Kramer.
If you have some marketing ideas or can provide some insight on how to move these forward, please contact Gerald at 641-780-3534 or at manager@eddyvilleraceway.com. All positive comments and suggestions are welcome!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN 2010 AT ERP
Looking for a fast paced part time Summer job? Enjoy racing and cars? Then Eddyville Raceway Park just might be what you are looking for. We are in need of starting line help as well as in the ET booth, EMS and Tower.
If your interested in this opportunity contact Gerald at 641-780-3534 or e-mail manager@eddyvilleraceway.com. Eddyville Raceway Park is an equal opportunity employer.
DOUG FOLEY'S DRAG RACING EXPERIENCE COMING TO CEDAR FALLS RACEWAY
Doug Foley's Drag Racing Experience is coming to Cedar Falls Raceway in 2010. The Drag Racing Experience offers driving, ride-along and licensing opportunities. "We are really excited to have such a neat program come to the CFR and provide opportunities that many people could never get" said Dan Driscoll.
Doug Foley the lead instructor is also a Top Fuel Dragster driver and has competed at events both on the IHRA and NHRA level. The Drag Racing Experience is coming to Cedar Falls Raceway on July 17 & 18, 2010. Saturday (July 17) is the day for the public to take advantage of this program as Sunday is a private corporate event. Don't forget this package would make an awesome Christmas gift. For detailed information on this program click here.
GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR DRAG RACING IS A GREAT GIFT FOR RACERS & FANS
With Christmas coming soon, a great gift that any racer or fan would enjoy is a Gift Certificate for use at one of our race tracks! it's easy to order and can be mailed in time for Christmas. Certificates are available in any denomination and we accept credit card for payment.
Please call the main office at 309-654-2110 and tell us which track (Cordova, Eddyville or Cedar Falls) and how much you want to spend and we will make it happen! Please remember our office hours vary this time of year, so if we are not in please leave a message.
EDDYVILLE RACEWAY BANQUET SET AT A NEW LOCATION
The Eddyville Raceway Park Championship Awards Banquet is set for Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Great Caterers of Iowa Assembly Hall at Pleasant Hill, Iowa (Des Moines suburb). The Assembly Hall is located 1/4 mile north of East University Ave and next to the U.S. Post Office.
"We are tremendously happy to find this location and the availability of a buffet as well" said Manager Gerald Kramer. "It's my understanding that the food is exceptional" he continued. The Buffet will include two meats, mashed potatoes and gravy, two vegetables, salad, dessert and beverages. In addition, a full service bar will be open.
The awards presentations will include crowning of the various class champions, special awards, funny awards, videos and a look at 2010 and beyond. Everyone is welcome to attend but must be paid in advance.
Eddyville Raceway Park Awards Banquet Information
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010.
Location: Great Caterers of Iowa Assembly Hall
1250 N.E 56th Street
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Doors Open: 4:30 PM
Social: 4:30 PM - 6 PM
Buffet: 6 PM
Awards Presentations: Follow
Adults $25
Kids (6-12) $12
Under 6 Free
NOTE: Everyone must be paid in advance. Deadline for tickets is Saturday, February 20, 2010.
Reservation forms will be available on this site shortly and a mailing will also be sent out in January. for additional information you may contact Gerald at 641.780.3534.
Hotel Information
Sleep Inn (located approx 1 mile from Banquet facility)
5850 Morning Star Court
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
515-299-9922
A special block of rooms has been reserved under Eddyville Raceway Park.
Rate: $80 per night + tax
Deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool and spa included at this location.
The special rate and block of rooms is available until February 12, 2009
Heartland Inn (located approx 4 miles from Banquet facility)
515-967-2400
Rate: $69, ask for Sherida
Motel 6 (located approx 4 miles from Banquet facility)
515-967-5252
Rate: $55.95, ask for Sue.
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