2011 Annual Awards Banquet
Thanks to all the racers, fans and marketing partners that came out enjoying a great
night.
Banquet pictures are now posted on the
Pic's/Video's page Congratulations to following: Jr. Dragster Parents of the Year:
Ron & Jodie Lee
Jr. Dragster Most Improved: Austin Romine
Jr. Dragster Hard Luck: Tyler Gambrill
Jr. Dragster Female Driver of the Year: Nicole Little
Jr. Dragster Male Driver of the Year: Blake "Chief" Lee
Rookie of the Year: Travis "The Beast" East
Most Improved: Jesse Brant
Hard Luck: Tim Paap
Female Driver of the Year: Kassie Edwards-Wilson
Male Driver of the Year: Eric Cooper
Walt Crabtree Memorial Award: Rick Willenborg
Bob Chaney Memorial Award: Wright Family Racing
Employee of the Year: Jeff & Melissa Duncan
Person of the Year: Kevin Hunt & Carl "Coot" Giovanetti
Esprit de Corps Award: Bob Soper
Sponsor of the Year: Cedar City Motors
Hall of Fame Inductee: Bob Chaney
(Posted
1/23/2012)
Jan 11 Drivers Meeting Outcome
On January 11 there was a drivers meeting held to discuss recent events and changes at Coles County
Dragway USA. This was an invite only meeting in an effort to promote a successful dialogue
between Racers and Management of CCD. There was a diverse group of racers invited in hopes to
encompass most peoples concerns & opinions. Invited was Bob Paul, Walt Edwards, Mark Hopper, Chad Isley, Kevin Hunt, Tracy Parrot, Bubba Long, Tom Harlin, Max Lang, Travis East, Eric Cooper, Kim
Niemeyer, Terry Willard, Randy Protz, Brad Talbert, Jesse Brant, Tim Paap, Travis Buth, Larry Zahnd
and Rosalee Noble.
During the meeting the new Gate Fee/Points Fund was the main topic. It was determined by all,
the Points Fund wasn't something CCD racers felt was needed in 2012, but the "Racer" gate fee will
remain at $5. It will be paid at the tech booth while paying for race entry. See the
updated rules sheet for more details. (click
here)
Other outcomes from the meeting are the new Q32 330' Open series and Dial for Bucks.
The Q32 330' Open will be a 5 race series open to the fastest 32 PAID entries. Cost will be
$35 and the purse based on 32 cars is as follows: 1st $500, R/Up $300 & Semi-Finalist $100.
Dial for Bucks will be used during 2nd round for most classes. It will be optional at $10 per
person, per class. Winner in each class will have the option of 50% of the money collected or
1st round bye. R/up will get whatever the winner doesn't want. (Posted
01/14/2012)
NHRA Chassis Certification
Chassis certifications again will be done at Ron's Classics in Charleston, IL on Saturday,
February 25 starting at 9 am. Currently we are all booked up until 3:30 pm with only a few
slots left, so call soon to reserve your slot. Contact Rod at 217-512-0673 or e-mail:
colescountydragway@gmail.com to reserve your slot (Posted 12/10/2011)
2012 Schedule, Track Rules and Guaranteed Payouts
The 2012 schedule has be posted (click
here) along with the Track Rules (click
here) and Guaranteed Points Races Payout Tiers (click
here). The ET points program has been reduced from 32 races to 22 and Jr's from 21 to 16
races. Due to the overwhelming response to our Box/No-Box races last year, we've decided to
introduce a new points series in the 2012 season. This series will be competed 12 times next
year with a year end Points Champion in Box & No-Box with Gold Cards, Track Champion & Runner/Up
Jackets and trophies presented at the 2012 banquet along with the top three racers from each
category on the 2012 Bracket Finals team. Continued will be the Diesel Truck Series, Q8,
Bikes, Powder Puff, High School & Hoch Street Radial classes. Also new will be the Q330' series.
This series will be a winner take all, run what you brung and hope its enough class. No
dial-ins using a .500 Pro Tree. (Posted 12/01/2011)
Thanks for supporting CCD in 2011
Wow, its hard to believe the 2011 racing season is over with so many memories created and
friendships blossoming! We'd like to thank everyone for supporting us this past racing season and
look forward to an even better 2012!
The Banquet is set for 21 Jan 2012 at the Eagles Mattoon with more details to follow. See ya at the races.
2011 Billingsley BP Bounty Hunter
"Brad Talbert"
Congratulations to Brad Talbert on winning the Billingsley BP Bounty Hunter for 2011 season. Brad will
receive a 2012 Gold Card good for one free buy back in each points race next year. Brad won 4
BP Bounties this past year and had the lead since the 4th week of racing.
2011 Points Champions
Super Pro -- Bob Paul
Pro -- Tommie Harlin
Sportsmen -- Eric Cooper
Bike -- Chad Isley
Jr Dragster -- Nicole Little
Hoch Street Radial -- Lloyd McVey
Diesel Speed Repair Truck Series -- Aaron Finley
Powder Puff -- Kassie Edwards-Wilson
High School -- Terry Adams
5 Nov Results
Blickensderfer, Talbert, East & Shull take the final win of 2011
While the last day of racing was cold, windy and a we had an subpar track, at least everyone got to
make a few passes. In Box Jeff Blickensderfer from Oakley, IL beat Brad Talbert of
Mattoon, IL. Brad Talbert was tough all day in Box & No-Box taking the win in No-Box beating
Levi French of Lerna, IL in his 83 Malibu Wagon. Novice Street had a huge turnout and it
was Kristi East of Casey, IL driving Darwin's Ram 2500 with Julie Taber as her co-pilot beating
Jenny Shirley of Mattoon, IL in her 00 Alero. With little notice we had a Diesel
Truck race thanks to E & T Mowing (Erik & Tawnye Hedges) with Kevin Shull in his 09 Chevy 2500 of
Casey taking home the trophy and cash. Erik Hedges of Catlin driving his 08 F250 was the
runner up Congratulations to all our winners.
(Sat
Results). If you have any question don't hesitate to call us. If you're not getting our
e-mail updates on plans or cancelations and would like to be added to the group please e-mail us at
colescountydragway@gmail.com.
See ya at the race
Champion Racing Engines
Champion Racing Engines of McCordsville, IN has come on board as an Associate sponsor of the Quick
8. They will be randomly picking before qualifying one of the Quick Eight qualifying spots and
paying for their next Q8 Entry. Champion Race Engines is also the Sponsor for the Winners Circle.
Please visit their website at
http://www.gochampion.com
or contact them at (877) 98 CHAMP (877-982-4267) May 29 Quick 8 recipient of Champion Racing Engines
Free Entry was Brian Miller of O'Fallon IL
June 18 Quick 8 recipient of Champion Racing Engines Free Entry was Richard Briscoe of Oakley, IL
July 16 Quick 8 recipient of Champion Racing Engines Free Entry was Brandon Bergschneider of
Waverly, IL
August 21 Quick 16 recipient of Champion Racing Engines Free Entry was Tiffany Branon of
Madisonville, KY
Diesel Truck Series
Brought to you by Diesel Speed Repair Inc & Cedar City Motors
Coles County Dragway USA is proud to announce its 5 race schedule for Diesel Trucks sponsored by
Diesel Speed Repair Inc of Mattoon IL. This series includes $100 per event purse bonus from Cedar
City Motors also of Mattoon, IL and is a heads up series. This will be a 4 race series with a
5th race to determine a Championship with even more bonus money being provided by Cedar City Motors
to the Championship Race. The first race is set for 20 May with Gates opening at 5 p.m. and time
runs at 6 p.m. Spectators are $10 and race entry is $20. There will be a cash purse and
Trophies for the Winner and Runner-Up. See ya at the races Please see flyer (click
here) for more info
Racing Fuel
Just in case you forget to buy before coming to the track, want the convenience of getting it on
site or just need more fuel we are again offering Sunoco Racing Fuel for sale at CCD. We will
have in stock Sunoco Racing 110 and Methanol (Alcohol) on a regular basis. With rising/falling
gas price we will not post the price, but feel free to call for current prices. Our Sunoco Rep
is pretty sure Racing Fuel has reached its high and we will adjust our prices accordingly.
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