CORDOVA NEWS ARCHIVE
Big fans of everything to do with wild – wheelstanding – gear banging – gasser competition will not want to miss DOOR WARZ featuring the Nostalgia Gasser Racing Association on Saturday, July 29th. See the complete event flyer on our media viewer page.
$7,000 TO WIN – all three days on the Cordova Dragway 1/8th mile. Dragsters vs, dragsters and door cars against door cars until one class exhausted. That is an all-run event with no-box competing until winners joins all-run. THIS IS A PRE-ENTRY EVENT! – So sign up early to be a part of this bracket racing blowout on JULY 21-23. See all information on the Wells Racing Promotions event on their website and the event flyer on our Cordova Dragway media viewer page.
Saturday, July 29th is going to be the doorslammer fan’s biggest blowout at Cordova Dragway. The newly revitalized Midwest Pro Stock Association will be in force with huge RPM clutch-dumping action that makes drag racing’s Pro Stock category so popular. See the complete DOOR WARZ FLYER and information here on our media viewer page.
Door Warz is coming Saturday, July 29th featuring Verified Street Doorslammers competition. – Many have asked for the official Verified Street Doorslammer rules for the group’s small Tire and Big tire categories – the rules flyer is now listed here on out Cordova Dragway Media Viewer Page.
Also, see the complete Cordova Door Warz event flyer here.
The CICS Shootout and Stroll day one begins at Cordova Dragway in combination with our Friday Fun Night. The competitors will the take their hot rod to Central Illinois Dragway for the second day of their shootout. See the complete event flyers here on our media viewer page.
The Midwest Super Comp Series is coming with their second stop at Cordova Dragway for their 2023 racing series. Not only will we offer great 8.90 index racing, but we will host two days of hotly contested bracket racing as part of our Quartermax/RJ Race Cars 2023 Bracket point competition. Come out ans be a part of a great weekend of hardcore sportsman drag racing.
Coming on July 29th, Cordova will host the baddest race cars with doors AND THE SPECTATOR PRICE IS ONLY $15 FOR THE COMPLETE EVENT! ** Featuring** VERIFIED STREET Doorslammer Series ⦿ MIDWEST TOP SPORTSMAN ⦿ NOSTALGIA GASSERS ⦿ MIDWEST PRO STOCKS ⦿ and THE BEST SPORTMAN RACERS IN THE REGION!
See the complete DOOR WAR flyer on our Cordova website media viewer.
The latest points competition data for the Cordova Dragway • QUARTERMAX and RJ Race Cars Bracket Points Series is on our CURRENT BRACKET POINTS PAGE. Congrats to our current points leaders:
Pat McGlynn • Top Eliminator
Grant Zimmerman • Modified Eliminator
Mark Rosenbohm • Sportsman Eliminator
Gaven Adams • Super Junior Eliminator
PJ McGlynn • Novice Junior Eliminator
Keep it up everyone! You have some tough competition right behind you!
Thank you to all our hard working staff, the huge array of great racers and of course our loyal spectators who got a heck of a show! The Summer Nationals was epic!
See 360 Steel and Twisted Shifterz at The Summer Nationals this weekend. These two great sister companies are helping to bring you the BIGGEST Funny Car spectacular and weekend showcase event this June 16 and 17!
*At Twisted Shifterz, they have the largest selection of custom-made shift knobs available anywhere. Their stock includes thousands of customized shift knobs for a wide variety of new and old vehicles.
*360-STEEL features unique steel wall art for indoor and outdoor use. We design and carry custom metal wall décor and signs, wall hangings, specialty metal gifts, metal shelf brackets, and more.
Visit the the Twisted Shifterz 360-Steel display in the Summer Nationals Midway.
The Twisted Shifterz Summer Nationals presented by 360-Steel announces a great event feature:
The FUNNY CAR CHAOS WARM-UP session that features a THROTTLE WHACK CONTEST! Have you experienced one of these Funny Cars in their pits giving a quick rap of the NITROMENTANE?
The fans who have will be first in line for this additional event within the event!
At NOON on Saturday, June 17th, you will witness nitro watering your eyes, the up-close thunder of these race cars pounding your chest, and a RAP of the throttle that will make you jump! Over 30 Funny Cars will feature individual warm-up sessions within their pit area.
DON’T >>> FORGET >>> YOUR >>> EAR PLUGS!
The Twisted Shifterz Summer Nationals presented by 360-Steel is not only about FUNNY CAR CHAOS! You will also witness some of the wildest action from: JETS – NOSTALGIA GASSERS – NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCKS – BRACKET RACING BASH – OZARK MOUNTAIN SUPER SHIFTERS – MIDWEST PRO STOCKS – QUICK 8 – Make plans for this weekend!
It Just a few days away and the Twisted Shifterz Summer Nationals presented by 360-Steel will host a larger field than the competition ladder will hold! Check out the Summer Nationals Funny Car poster on our Media Viewer Page to see the entries!
Pre-purchase you Summer Nationals tickets here on our secure ordering page for the either or BOTH DAYS, June 16 and 17th !
Monday was DAY One of Sick Summer!! at Cordova Dragway is in the books and coming FRIDAY – June 9th is the Finale’ of this marathon five-day, drag-n-drive racing event of the year, Come out for the final day and see the champions crowned for 2023. The gates will open at 10AM. Racing will begin soon after.
Don’t be left out of the Midwest’s STAND-OUT Funny Car event also with – Jets – Gassers!- Nostalgia Pro Stockers – Super Stockers – and Sportsman Racing! You can pre-purchase you event tickets online HERE!
View the detailed flyer on the Cordova Media Viewer Page.
Visit the CORDOVA SUMMER NATIONALS PAGE HERE! – Visit the FUNNY CAR CHAOS EVENT PAGE HERE!
The ultimate week-long Drag-N-Drive event will begin at CORDOVA DRAGWAY on Sunday, June 4, for entry and test-n-tune; then Monday, June 5, is the first day of competition, again at CORDOVA DRAGWAY. The week continues at Byron Dragway, Great Lakes Dragaway, and Tri-State Raceway. Then, on Thursday, June 8, The Sick Week comes to a head BACK AT CORDOVA DRAGWAY. If you are a big Drag-N-Drive fan or want to see what the series is all about, see more info at the Sick Summer website and come on out to CORDOVA DRAGWAY for the SICK EXPERIENCE.
Coming up May 20th, is the first of four INDEX RACING weekends during the 2023 racing season. The other three events include July 29th during our special DOOR • WARZ event, August 19th during the nest First or Final Bracket Event, and September 16th during the Texas Hold’em race. The index classes to compete are 5.50 – 6.00 – 6.50 – 7.00 – 7.50 on the Cordova 1/8th mile.
We will offer See the event flyer with much more Head-Up specific information, along with the specific rules on our Cordova Dragway Media Viewer Page.
The First or Final event series will be offered on MAY 20th, AUGUST 19th, OCTOBER 22nd.
Bracket racers will compete in BOX and NO BOX COMBO competition for a $100 entry fee. THE KICKER??? First round winners get their $100 back! Each class will compete independently until the final round where they will compete for additional purse winnings.
See the event details on our Cordova Dragway Media Viewer Page.
Twice for 2023, Cordova Dragway invites the mayhem on Friday MAY 26th and Friday SEPTEMBER 1st
Fastest Import and Fastest Domestic face off to win $200, Run ’til they blow Burnout Contest,
Flag Girl / Flag Guy Contest, Db Sound Drags
View the event flyer on our Cordova Dragway Media Viewer Page.
Drag racing would be nothing if not for the support from friends that see the true value in what we do. Cordova Dragway is proud to announce one of those friends is the family that makes up RJ Race Cars and Quarter-Max.
Today we are announcing Quarter-Max Chassis & Racing Components will be the official sponsor of the 2023 Cordova Dragway Quarter-Max.com Bracket Racing Series. The Quarter-Max.com Bracket Series will consist of 12 races beginning on May 6, with Champions being crowned at our Ocktoberfest event on October 14. See the series info here on our Cordova Dragway 2023 Quarter-Max.com Bracket Series page.
Rick and Rickie Jones are the owners of RJ Race Cars and its entity Quarter-Max, located in nearby Galesburg, IL. Quarter-Max is a manufacturing leader of chassis and racing components, and is also a major retailer for more than 100 of today’s top racing brands, all available at quartermax.com. They offer nearly everything for your racecar, from chassis components, safety equipment, wheels, electronics, carbon fiber, and even tools to work on your hotrod.
“We are proud to be expanding our support to the local racing community. Cordova Dragway is a big part of our history and origin. Cordova has always been our hometown track and there is no telling where we would be today without it. We personally love racing there and hope to continue that for generations to come. The Crownhart family has done a great job with the facility, and the care and passion they have for the racers and fans really does shine.” said Rickie Jones.
The team at RJ Race Cars has built cars for many champions in Pro Stock, Pro Mod, No Prep, Drag Radial, and Sportsman categories. They welcome customers for new car builds, as well as modifications, updates and repairs to your current car.
Please support the companies that support the sport. For all your components and fabrication needs give Rick, Rickie and the team at Quarter-Max a call or shop online at quartermax.com.
Joe Zolper is for the first time ever in drag racing history building a new form of racing that brings knowledge to the starting line not the almighty dollar. AND THE EVENT IS COMING TO CORDOVA DRAGWAY!
Builders Brawl is having builders from all over the country whether it’s in a small two car garage, a shops in the backyard or the mom and pop companies that are building chassis, motors etc.
PLUS! – This event will be filmed as a television show pilot! – See more info at buildersbrawl.com
To be able to compete against their knowledge of one another versus the deep pocket check books. All participants will need to through A screening process to as a builder to be a part of this race. The ones that have qualified already won to be a part of something big before they even pulled into the track.
View the complete flyers on the Cordova Dragway Media Viewer Page.
Please thank the sponsors listed here for the increased Junior Dragster payout:
Barsema Racing, D&M Embroidery, Mannys 2 – Fulton, Sterling Box Company, Race Day Safety, Twisted Shifterz, Beale Racing, Pfohl Lawnscapes, Adams Racing
At all Cordova Dragway Bracket Points Series Events, The class purses have increased to:
SUPER Junior Dragster – Winner – $200, Runner-Up – $85, Entry Fee – $35
NOVICE Junior Dragster, Winner – $120, Runner-Up – $50, Entry Fee – $25
ee more information on the 2023-bracket-program page.
Cordova Dragway wants to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out for Volunteer Day this past Saturday!! Even with the weather we got so much accomplished! Thank you so much for the continued support!
Cordova Dragway is proud to announce our Teen Racing Program for 2023. We have 2 different variations, here’s how it breaks down! See the full flyer here.
Teen Racing Class – Drivers 13-15 require an adult “co-driver” who rides in the passenger seat during all runs to supervise and coach the driver and to participate in the fun.
High School Class – Drivers 16-18 with a valid Drivers License.
High Schoolers will converge on Cordova Dragway the day of April 23rd for the always popular BATTLE OF THE HIGH SCHOOLS.
This event features: All-Run Bracket Racing, Team Points By High School, Awards For Individual Racers, and the hugely popular Burn-Out Contest.
Gates open at 8AM – Time Trials at 9AM and Eliminations to follow, See the full size flyer on our Media Viewer Page.
** SPECIAL NOTICE** Cordova Dragway will be holding a job fair on Saturday, April 8th from 12noon to 4pm. We will be holding interviews at the Pit Cafe’ where you can meet the hiring team. You can also “beat the rush” by filling out applications by emailing resume or filling out our website form here.
Cordova Dragway is currently looking for enthusiastic and responsible individuals!
We have many positions open, see out full list of opportunities on our employment page.
All employment positions are on a part-time, seasonal basis (Friday-Sundays, April-October). If the position you’re interested in is currently full, we encourage you to submit your application regardless. If an opening were to happen, we will have your information and can contact you right away.
View our employment page for multiple way to apply!
It was so much fun celebrating with everyone this past weekend at our Bubbles and Burnouts Celebration of Champions! It was so great to see everyone and celebrate the 2022 season! We can’t wait to see everyone on opening day!
April 29th – Test and Tune – Class 1,2,3 Mud Makeup for 2023
July 22nd – Sand Drag and Mud Race
September 16th – Sand Drag and Mud Race
September 30th – Heads-Up Single Elimination
October 28th – Sand Drag and Mud Race
Bubbles and Burnouts will be a celebration of our champions SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11th 2023 at 5 PM.
Join us for your chance to walk the Red Carpet with a photo opportunity so dress to impress! A cocktail hour with a cash bar will be held from Five to Six O’clock with dinner to follow. Kids Corner will be open throughout the night, with the Awards Ceremony starting at Seven O’clock.
Wild Rose Casino & Resort
777 Wild rose Dr.
Clinton, IA 52732
We have a room block secured for February 10th & 11th. Rooms can be reserved at $119+tax. To make a reservation please call 563- 243-9000 and request a room for the Cordova Dragway dinner room block, and the hotel staff will be happy to help! Cancellation Policy: Guests have until 6PM the night of the reservation to call and cancel or they will be charged for 1 night.
If you need anything else, or if this wasn’t what you were looking for please let us know! – info@cordovadragway.com
We are excited to release the new Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Drag Racing Series presented by SunCoast Performance program details. Full announcement on the WDRA website www.racewdra.com or visit the Cordova Media Viewer for larger views of the program flyers.
Get registered now before your first WDRA member track points race so all your points count. racewdra.com/membership/
First SSDRS qualifying event is the WDRA Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance at Darlington Dragway in two weeks.
The Central Illinois Street Car Shootout two-day drag-n-drive event will begin at Cordova Dragway on July 14th then drive to Central Illinois Dragway for the second half of the event on July 15th. You can find more details on the Central Illinois Street Car Shootout Facebook page.
See their flyer on the Cordova Dragway Media Viewer page.
WDRA RELEASES 2023 RACER INFORMATION AND MEMBERSHIP – LICENSE INFORMATION
cordovadragwaypark.com/WDRA/
“Thank You for the great Cordova Dragway attendance at Hot Rod Drag Week 2022. We saw many new faces during the big Thursday event; bookmark our schedule page for great additional upcoming events.”
October continues to be busy month with several special events at Cordova Dragway.
This Friday, October 7 is a Fun Night with open racing for everyone! Then Saturday, October 8 is a River Redemption event. See flyer for updated event details!
Then the popular Triple 777’s Series makes is debut at Cordova Dragway, Friday through Sunday, October 14-16. This is one of the last Midwest big bracket events remaining for 2022. Don’t miss it!
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That’s a wrap on our 2022 Kamper Korner R.V. Points Bracket Series!! Over the weekend we had not one, not two, but THREE points races to determine who our points champions would be. Below are the final standings for our points members. The red highlighted for each racer are the two lowest points races which was taken off at the conclusion of Sunday’s race.
See the final points roster for 2022 here!
Thank you to all of our racers for supporting us and being patient with us as we were learning through our first year!! We may be biased but we have some pretty dang awesome racers going down our track! We look forward to another amazing points series in 2023!
On Thursday, Sept 22, Day Four of the HOT ROD MAGAZINE – DRAG WEEK stops at Cordova Dragway. The premier proving ground for the world’s fastest drag-and-drive entrants takes place, spanning five major Midwest dragstrips including Cordova Dragway. See the complete schedule and latest news working up to the week long event.
The love and support shown to us this past weekend at The 68th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing was something we could have never imagined! This whole event would not have been possible without our hard-working staff members who put in countless hours to make this amazing, and
(more…)The upcoming River Redemption small tire race that was set for this Saturday, September 3, is canceled. After this past weekend’s “World Series of Drag Racing,” We will not have enough glue to properly prep the track. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Please plan to join us at the final River Redemption Event of 2022 on October 8.
Jim “Tazz” Hines will return to the mic and co-announce the 68th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing, Friday and Saturday, August 26 & 27 at Cordova Dragway, Cordova, IL.
Hines was a fixture at the Cordova Dragway Park from the 1990’s through 2014 when the track was sold to a corporate entity. In 2022, Cordova Dragway was purchased by local couple Dan and Shelly Crownhart and Hines accepted their invitation to return behind the mic at the World Series of Drag Racing.
“This is a bucket list item of sorts for me as I have no plans to be back to Cordova Dragway on a regular basis, said Hines. However, I’ve known the Crownharts and their family for decades and felt an obligation and responsibility to accept their invitation to present the best World Series of Drag Racing the area has seen in eight years” he continued.
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Instigated by the return of the iconic “Peppermint Twist” 1955 Chevy to its original creator, Bob Mayerle and family from Pro Glass Windows. All of the old rivalries have resurfaces in good drag racing fun. One of those is with the equally famed “Shake, Rattle and Run” 1957 Chevy still owned by the Mensino family.
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With a successful Junior event last weekend, we are back live following our major track improvements.
Friday, August 12 is a Fun Night with OPEN RACING for everyone! Gates open at 5 PM with on-track action underway at 6 PM.
Saturday and Sunday, August 13 & 14 is the return of the KAMPER KORNER R.V. Bracket Points Series plus the side by side action of Midwest Super Comp Series!
The 2022 Kamper Korner ET Series Points Standing through 6/11/22 are posted on a new points page under the RACERS menu. Visit the points page.
For everyone’s safety, we are limiting use of pit vehicles by non-racers, as well as limiting the type of pit vehicles allowed. We must do our best to “reel this in”. The pit policies are linked on all of this website’s racers and fan pages. The gate staff will have full discretion. We realize this will not make everyone happy. There is certain area of the facility where foot traffic only will be allowed. Safety of all involved must take priority.
While Cordova Dragway has been closed for race track surface renovations, another major improvement has been made with the installation of green LED Scoreboards. The green LED Scoreboards feature incredible illumination during both daytime and nighttime conditions and will no doubt be something both racers and fans will like.
Cordova Dragway re-opens this weekend, August 5-7 for an all-junior dragster race with the Midwest Junior Super Series as scheduled operations resume. Visit our complete schedule information page.
As we get ready to re-open Cordova Dragway, after a short pause for paving work and as we prepare for the O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing, we need additional team members and are hiring!
Positions include: Gate Attendants, Ticket Sellers, Grounds Clean-up and Maintenance, Trackside, Security, Concessions, Merchandise, Bar, and more.
Visit our CAREERS PAGE or contact Shelby or Teagan on weekdays at 309-654-2110 for more information. Cordova Dragway is a great place to work!
Check it out the new World Series of Drag Racing video at the home page of the World Series website. Make sure to share it with your friends!
With the large-scale track surface improvement coming along, plans are in place for to re-open the dragstrip beginning with the Midwest Junior Super Series event. See the flyer by selecting the READ MORE link on this post. The event features all-junior drag racing on Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7. See details for this event attached here.
Following a marathon 15+ hour work day on Monday, the crew from Centennial Contractors of the Quad Cities, Inc. lead by Dan Beale completed pouring concrete for a new very flat race surface. Special thanks goes out to Centennial for working this project into their schedule and for such a quality finish.
The next phase of track surface work is to grind finish the concrete surface while the asphalt contractors work in the extended shutdown area. Everything is moving together nicely!
We are super excited to announce that the new Cordova Dragway website is now up and running! The website is complete with latest news, guest and racer’s pages plus a dedicated World Series of Drag Racing page.
The new site contains much more information and will be updated on a regular basis. Special thanks to Todd and Laurie Silvey for their efforts in getting the site built and operational.
The recent BEHIND THE CHAOS video from Cordova Dragway SUMMER NATIONALS is out! See the historic event where piston powered and turbine powered went at it in this exhibition competition on the Funny Car Chaos 2022 season. Select the READ MORE on this news post to watch the video.
With an early morning start, contractors began work on the race track surface at Cordova Dragway. It’s out with old as the contractors are grinding out the asphalt in preparations of replacing it with an all-new hard hooking concrete surface.
Cordova Dragway is temporarily closed for the resurfacing of portions of the race track and shutdown area. The re-opening date is August 5-7 with the Midwest Junior Event. We’ll keep you updated on the progress!
We can use old drag slicks or stock car tires to use to season the new surface in. If you are interested in donating tires, please reach out to Dan Driscoll on Facebook Messenger.
Here are some key Metallurgy terminology nuggets to help you understand how the apply various manufacturing processes.
“The granddaddy of them all is coming August 25-28, 2022 and we have created dedicated web pages with all of the info fans and racers will need to attend the event. Go to cordovadragwaypark.com/world-series to see the PRO SHOW, TICKET INFORMATION, EVENT SCHEDULE, and SPORTSMAN RACER information pages.
A major resurfacing project will interrupt races scheduled in July as paving/concrete contractors will take over Cordova Dragway.
The plan is to mill the asphalt surface and replace it with concrete just past the eighth-mile mark. In addition, a section of the top-end shut down will be milled and resurfaced.
During recent events, it has been brought to our attention that the surface applied in 2017 will not hold up for the long term.
We must ensure that Cordova has the premier surface we all expect. Having a concrete surface beyond the 1/8 mile will create a racing surface that will hold up for many, many years. Just imagine what your E.T. slips will read on this new surface!
While we know this is an interruption of planned events, we want to be sure Cordova has the smoothest, best hooking, and safest racetrack for all of you. I’m confident our racers and fans will understand that we are investing in the future, and when doing so, it sometimes requires a change in plans.
I am truly sorry for the need to change the schedule, but rest assured it will be worth it as we create the track we all want.
Events Cancelled:
Friday, July 15, Fun Night
Saturday, July 16, Bracket Points Race
Sunday, July 17, Bracket Points Race
Friday, July 22, Fun Night
Saturday, July 23, Test-n-Tune, Low-Roller, Etc.
Friday, July 29, Fun Night
Event Postponed:
Saturday, July 30, River Redemption moved to Oct 8, 2022
Cordova Dragway will re-open on Friday through Sunday, August 5 – 7, for the Midwest Juniors event and move forward with events as scheduled.
The KAMPER KORNER, R.V. Bracket Series, will now be based on the best 7 of 9 races.
Thank you for your continued patience.
Having been contacted by two of groups that planned on participating at River Redemption that they are not planning to attend based on the forecast plus the latest weather predictions that now show an increasingly high chances of rain throughout the day tomorrow (Saturday), the River Redemption race has been cancelled.
“We are aware of the ever increasing expense involved with transportation/towing for events like the River Redemption Series where many of the competitors are from a distance away, said Dan Crownhart. Knowing that we took the most sensible approach based on the forecast and elected to cancel drag racing for Saturday” he continued.
The good news is that the Mud Bog event on the mud track will go on rain or shine on Saturday as rain and wet conditions doesn’t change that game plan.
Gates for Mud Racing open at 8 AM and mud flyin’ action underway just after 11 AM. Admission is $15 for adults.
Our first major event is in the books. The energy and momentum at Cordova Dragway is off the charts following the Summer Nationals! Everyone helped play a role in building a successful event. The show was on time, racing was intense and the track crew went above and beyond. We am confident the fans got a good “bang for their buck”. We plan to carry this momentum into the rest of the season and especially the World Series in August!
We hope to announce the World Series lineup very soon. The drivers list will be full of many fan favorites. Some have been to Cordova many times, some are new to our track. You might want to tell your boss you will not be at work the Monday after, because there is no way you will be able to focus after a weekend that intense.
Thanks for your continued support as we all restore our church!
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.
Holly Springs Motorsports, Holly Springs, MS
October 12-15, 2022
Race for World Championship!
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
Winner $50
Runner Up $25
Entry Fee $30
*Complimentary entry for first round losers into a combo consi class (time permitting).
Winner $25
Runner Up $10
Entry Fee $25
*Complimentary entry for first round losers into a combo consi class (time permitting).
(1/4 Mile) Winner and Runner-Up Trophies!
Entry Fee $30
0-7.49 ET 1/8 Mile
Dragsters, cars, and motorcycles.
Delay Boxes Allowed.
Entry Fee $80
Buy Back $50
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
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
All Run
Entry Fee $30
10 years old or older up to rulebook age limitation.
Entry $30
Limited to 7 to 9 years-olds or first year competition of another age.
Entry $25
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)
Admission (per day)
Adult $15
Kids (6-12) $5
Under 6 Free
Test-N-Tune $35
Trophy $40
No attempted runs made – Full credit less $15 admission portion.
At least one run or staged – No credit or refund
Oil down – No credit or refund
Open 5pm
Race 6pm – 10pm
If over 100 entries, will run past 10 pm
Admission
Adult $12
Kids (6-12) $5
Under 6 Free
Test-N-Tune $35
Trophy $40
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
** Must join IHRA Super Summit Series by May 1, 2022!!
| 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!
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.
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!
Racers – Fans – Partners….. The 2022 Cordova Dragway Overall Schedule
Plan your vacation time, reschedule the family reunions, practice calling in sick. Do whatever you have to do to get to the track.
“We are very excited to present this schedule. Work is still going on to add events, so keep checking in.
An announcement about the bracket series and River Redemption will come in a few days. I want to invite you all to come back to Cordova and “collect memories – not just time slips”
– Danny
APRIL
Saturday, April 23 Volunteer Day
Sunday, April 24 Volunteer Day Rain Date / Employee Training
Weekend, April 30 – May 1 Ignitor Season Opener Test N Tune / Swap Meet / Chassis Day
MAY
Friday, May 6 First Friday Fun Night
Saturday, May 7 Kamper Korner Points Race #1
Friday, May 13 Fun Night, HS Points #1
Saturday, May 14 Test N Tune / Lo Roller / Juniors / Trophy
Sunday, May 15 Battle of the High Schools
Friday, May 20 Fun Night
Saturday, May 21 Kamper Korner Points Race #2 / MWTS
Sunday, May 22 Kamper Korner Points Race #3
Friday, May 27 Fun Night & Midnight Mayhem
Saturday, May 28 River Redemption #1Central IL Street Cars
JUNE
Friday, June 3 Fun Night
Saturday, June 4 Kamper Korner Points Race #4
Friday, June 10 Fun Night, HS Points #2
Saturday, June 11 Kamper Korner Points Race #5 / Verified Street
Weekend June 17&18, Thisted Shifters/360 Steel Funny Car Chaos SUMMER NATIONALS
Friday, June 24 Fun Night
Saturday, June 25 River Redemption #2
MWTS / Central IL Street Cars / Mud Bog Race #1
JULY
Friday, July 1 Fun Night & Midnight Mayhem
Friday, July 8 Fun Night, HS Points #3
Saturday, July 9 Test N Tune / Lo Roller / Juniors / Trophy
Friday, July 15 Fun Night
Saturday, July 16 Kamper Korner Points Race #6
Sunday, July 17 Kamper Korner Points Race #7/ MWSC
Friday, July 22 Fun Night
Saturday, July 23 Test N Tune / Lo RollerJuniors / Trophy / Mud Bog Race #2
Friday, July 29 Fun Night
Saturday, July 30 River Redemption #3 / MWTS
AUGUST
Weekend, Aug 5 – 7 Midwest Juniors
Friday, Aug 12 Fun Night
Saturday, Aug 13 Kamper Korner Points Race #8 / MWSC
Sunday, Aug 14 Kamper Korner Points Race #9 / MWSC
Friday, Aug 19 Fun Night, HS Points #4
Saturday, Aug 20 Kamper Korner Points Race #10
Saturday, Aug 25 World Series parking
Weekend, Aug 25 – 28 ORELLY AUTO PARTS World Series of Drag Racing
Sunday, Aug 28 WORLD SERIES
Kamper Korner Points Race #11
SEPTEMBER
Friday, Sept 2 Fun Night / Midnight Mayhem
Saturday, Sept 3 River Redemption #4
MWTS / Central IL Street CarsFriday, Sept 9 Fun Night / AMC Nationals Opening Night
Weekend, Sept 9 – 10 AMC Nationals by AMC RACES
Weekend, Sept 9 – 11 ET Finals at Eddyville Raceway
Friday, Sept 16 Fun Night
Saturday, Sept 17 Kamper Korner Points Race #12
Sunday, Sept 18 Battle of the High Schools
Friday, Sept 23 Fun Night, HS Points #5
Saturday, Sept 24 Buick / Olds / Pontiac Nationals
Friday, Sept 30 Fun Night
OCTOBER
Saturday, Oct 1 OktoberFest / Kamper Korner Final Points Race #13
Sunday, Oct 2 OktoberFest / Iron Man Classic
Friday, Oct 7 Fun Night
Weekend, Oct 8 – 9 TBA
Weekend, Oct 14 – 16 Triple 777’s Bracket Event
Friday, Oct 21 Fun night
Saturday, Oct 22 Fall Fun Day / Mud Bog Race #3
Saturday, Oct 29 Hallowierd with Car Show
NOVEMBER
Saturday, Nov 5, 12, 19 Fun Day (weather permitting)
JANUARY
Jan 1, HangoverFest Returns!!!
To the Cordova Family;
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 life. What started as just a piece of asphalt on farmland has become the backdrop of Midwest drag racing history. – Danny
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.
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.
See you at the track.
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.
See you at the track.
