Cordova Dragway will be hosting the 1/8th mile River Redemption Series for four big events in 2022. The events will be held May 28, June 25, July 30, and Sept 3. These events will host OUTLAW 28” TIRE, LIMITED 28” TIRE, 5.00, 5.50, 6.00, 6.50, 7.00 & 7.50 INDEX CLASSES. The events will also host Real Street competition by Central Illinois Street Cars.
Midwest Top Sportsman will also be held on Saturday’s on May 21, June 25, July 30 & Sept 3
River Redemption Series Class Information
OUTLAW 28” TIRE – Entry Fee $275 Winner $3000 – Runner Up $1000 – Semis $ 275 – PAY BASED ON 16 entries Winner $2200 – Runner Up $700 – Semis $ 150 – PAY BASED ON 11-15 entries Winner $1500 – Runner Up $600 – PAY BASED ON 5-10 entries 4 or less entries is 100% payback against entry fees. Winner 75%, Runner Up 25%
LIMITED 28” TIRE – Entry Fee $220 Winner $2500 – Runner Up $600 – Semis $ 220 – PAY BASED ON 16 entries Winner $2000 – Runner Up $500 – Semis $ 100 – PAY BASED ON 11-15 entries Winner $1400 – Runner Up $400 – PAY BASED ON 5-10 entries 4 or less entries is 100% payback against entry fees. Winner 75%, Runner Up 25%
OUTLAW RULES – 28” or 29.5” tires, no W’s – Open to any power adder – Must be a Door car Card Draw – first round, Ladder for remaining
LIMITED RULES – Stock body lines Door Car – 26” or 28” tires, no W’s = +/-2” wheelbase from stock Standard bore space, Small blocks: Single Turbo, Single Blower, Nitrous Big blocks: Single nitrous, cast intake – No Billet Card Draw – first round, Ladder for remaining
5.00 & 5.50 INDEX CLASSES – Entry Fee $150 80% Payout against Entry Fees
6.00, 6.50, 7.00 & 7.50 INDEX CLASSES – Entry Fee $75 80% Payout against Entry Fees
Real Street by Central Illinois Street Cars on Saturdays; May 28, June 25, & Sept 3 For information specific to Real Street Rules see their Facebook page or email cistreetcarshootouts@gmail.com Winner $1200 – Runner Up $500 – Semis $ 200 – 12 Car minimum for full payout Entry $ 135 (includes tech card fee)
GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION Gates Open 10 AM. Track Hot 12 Noon & Eliminations Follow – Adults $20, Kids (6-12) $5
2 run sessions per class. Cool down time; 28” Tire minimum of 45 minutes; True Street & MWTS not to exceed 30 minutes, Index classes vary. Track committed to run a safe yet timely program.
The Cordova Dragway 2022 Kamper Korner Bracket Points Series will feature 13 points race events with the final points race scheduled for Saturday, October 1st during the OktoberFest of Drag Racing event.
Racers leading points at the conclusion of the O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing (all points count/no dropped events) will represent ‘Team Cordova’ at the IHRA Team Finals at Eddyville Raceway Park, September 9- 11, 2022.
The Cordova Bracket Points Series Class Championships will be based on the best 10 finishes of the 13 points races scheduled to allow racers to attend other race events and/or non-racing activities.
Classes contested at Cordova Dragway Kamper Korner Bracket Points Series events include Top ET, Modified, Sportsman, Super Junior, Novice Junior and Trophy (no points in trophy class). Top ET and Junior Dragster classes will be contested on the one-eighth mile format with all other classes being quarter-mile competition.
“Deciding the details of the bracket classes and format has been one of the more difficult decisions for me thus far as the new operator of the track,” said Dan Crownhart.
In addition to the Bracket Points Series, on select non-points race events (see schedule) Cordova Dragway will feature a Low-Roller Bracket Class. The Low-Roller class will feature a modest entry fee and payout with box and no-box racing separately until the final round. More information will be coming soon specific to Low-Roller events. Work also continues on structure for competition classes specific to motorcycles and quick style formats. “Having only owned the track now for just over 3 weeks, it’s been a challenge to get everything completed as quickly as we would have liked” mentioned Crownhart.
The IHRA Summit SuperSeries remains one of the most prestigious and financially rewarding programs available to the Bracket racer.
“We chose to remain an IHRA Member Track for 2022 based on the incredible awards opportunities offered to the racers at the Team Finals and Summit World Finals plus the convenient location of the Team Finals at Eddyville Raceway Park just 150 miles from Cordova,” continued Crownhart.
“We chose to remain an IHRA Member Track for 2022 based on the incredible awards opportunities offered to the racers at the Team Finals and Summit World Finals plus the convenient location of the Team Finals at Eddyville Raceway Park just 150 miles from Cordova,” continued Crownhart.
It should also be noted that Cordova Dragway is now solely and independently owned and operated with no ownership affiliation with IRG or the IHRA sanctioning body.
To punch your ticket as a racer to qualify for the Summit World Championship with a $200,000 cash purse, Cordova’s Top ET, Modified, Sportsman and Jr Dragster Class Champions as well as the four class winners at the Team Finals held at Eddyville Raceway Park will have an opportunity to attend the World Finals if you join the Summit SuperSeries by the May 1st deadline.
SUMMIT SUPERSERIES WORLD FINALS
Holly Springs Motorsports, Holly Springs, MS October 12-15, 2022
Race for World Championship!
CORDOVA DRAGWAY 2022 BRACKET POINT SERIES CLASSES & PAYOUT
Top ET (0-7.49 1/8th Mile – Box)
WINNER
$1000
RUNNER UP
$400
SEMI-FINALS
$200
4th Rd Win
$125
3rd Rd Win
$80
2nd Rd Win
$40
Entry Fee
$80
Buy Back
$50
40+ Entries $1500 Win, $500 R/U & $250 S/F
MODIFIED (4.50-7.99 1/8th Mile – NO Box)
WINNER
$1000
RUNNER UP
$400
SEMI-FINALS
$150
4th Rd Win
$100
3rd Rd Win
$65
2nd Rd Win
$30
Entry Fee
$65
Buy Back
$40
40+ Entries $1200 Win, $500 R/U & $200 S/F
SPORTSMAN (12.00 & Slower 1/4th Mile – NO Box)
WINNER
$250
RUNNER UP
$125
Entry Fee
$45
Buy Back
$30
$25 per round beginning with Rd 2 win up to the final round.
25+ Entries $400 Win, $200 R/U
32+ Entries $500 Win, $250 R/U
SUPER Junior Dragster
Winner $50 Runner Up $25 Entry Fee $30
*Complimentary entry for first round losers into a combo consi class (time permitting).
NOVICE Junior Dragster
Winner $25 Runner Up $10 Entry Fee $25
*Complimentary entry for first round losers into a combo consi class (time permitting).
TROPHY Class
(1/4 Mile) Winner and Runner-Up Trophies!
Entry Fee $30
BASIC BRACKET RACING RULES
TOP ET
0-7.49 ET 1/8 Mile Dragsters, cars, and motorcycles. Delay Boxes Allowed. Entry Fee $80 Buy Back $50
MODIFIED ET
4.50-7.99 ET 1/8 Mile Dragsters, cars, and motorcycles. No Delay Boxes Allowed. Trans-brakes, 2 steps, and electric shifters allowed. Entry Fee $65 Buy Back $40
SPORTSMAN
12.00 & Slower 1/4 Mile Door Cars Only. No delay boxes, trans-brakes, air throttles, or two-steps allowed. Line-locks permitted for burn-out process only. Entry Fee $45 Buy Back $30
TROPHY / TEST-N-TUNE
All Run Entry Fee $30
SUPER Junior
10 years old or older up to rulebook age limitation. Entry $30
NOVICE Junior
Limited to 7 to 9 years-olds or first year competition of another age. Entry $25
POINTS RACE EVENTS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY Open 12:30 pm Time Runs 2 pm Eliminations follow 2 time runs sessions & Reaction Time Challenge.
SUNDAY Open 8 am Time Trials 9:30 am Eliminations follow 1 time run session (no reaction time contest)
Note: Best 10 of 13 count for final points standings.
#1 Saturday, May 7, 2022 #2 Saturday, May 21, 2022 (deadline to enter for retroactive points) #3 Sunday, May 22, 2022 #4 Saturday, June 4, 2022 #5 Saturday, June 11, 2022 #6 Saturday, July 16, 2022 #7 Sunday, July 17, 2022 #8 Saturday, August 13, 2022 #9 Sunday, August 14, 2022 #10 Saturday, August 20, 2022 #11 Sunday, August 28, 2022 – WORLD SERIES OF DRAG RACING 1.5 Points! NOTE: All above event totals count for participation at Team Finals. #12 Saturday, September 17, 2022 #13 Saturday, October 1, 2022 – OktoberFest of Drag Racing
POINTS MEMBERS GET THESE GREAT BENEFITS & MORE!
Champioinship Points Fund plus Prize Packages from Kamper Korner (Top, Mod, and Sportsman classes)
Grand Championship Run-off for bonus $$$ and Gold Card!
Eligible for Contingency Connection Banquet Awards!
Cordova Points Membership only $45 (does not include IHRA Membership)**
Cordova Points Membership Jr Dragster only $20 (does not include IHRA Membership)**
** Must join IHRA Super Summit Series by May 1, 2022!!
2022 CORDOVA DRAGWAY POINTS FUNDS
TOP
MOD
Sportsman
Super Jr
Novice Jr
1st
$1000
$1000
$400
$100
$50
2nd
$400
$400
$100
$50
$25
3rd
$200
$200
$50
$25
–
4th
$150
$150
$25
$25
–
5th
$100
$100
$0
$0
–
Note: Special Prize Packages will also be provided to the class Champions in Top ET, Mod and Sportsman from our friends at Kamper Korner. Total additional value is $2000!
CD GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Awarded to the winner of a run-off at Saturday of Oktoberfest between TOP, MOD & SPORTSMAN CLASS. Class Champions Winner receives at 2023 Gold Card & $1000! Run-Off will be contested on an 1/8 mile format.
CD JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Awarded to the winner of a run off at Saturday of Oktoberfest between Super and Novice Jr Class Champions. Winner receives at 2023 Gold Card!
The opportunities that are in front of us far too great to list. I want to take a minute and try to express the emotion and enthusiasm I have for this facility. Now that the sale is closed and final, I can speak of my vision for Cordova Dragway.
First things first, I am humbled at the chance to be the caretaker of its long history. Cordova has been the setting for many memories in all our lives. This is not just a racetrack. Cordova is truly a way of live. What started as just a piece of asphalt on farmland has become the backdrop of Midwest drag racing history.
We now have the opportunity to write the next chapter. Every car, every team member, every fan and every member of the staff will play a role. My hope is to provide the setting, so you all can write your story. – Danny
Over the next week we will announce our 2022 schedule with exciting new events and many of the staples of Cordova. Events like: Summernationals with Funny Car Chaos, 777 bracket event, Midwest Junior Drag Racing League, Hollowierd, Demo drags, Midwest Super Comp Series, Oktoberfest, Hangoverfest and of course the World Series of Drag Racing. We will also be able to announce the bracket program, along with my vision for improvements to the track.
There is a great deal of work ahead of us. However we need to remember when we work hard for things we love it is called passion.
I am beyond gitty at the chance to help create something special for all of us. I hope you join me.
