Attention Racers
Don't forget that we will not be running any regular classes this week because of the Holzhauer Jr Super Series. We would like to let all of you know that Midstate Dragway in Havana is having a big 3 day race as well, with the Jegs Super Quick on Saturday and a big payday for Pro class on Sunday for $1500. We will resume our regular race action next Sunday when our track and Indy points series starts.
Holzhauer Midwest Jr Series is coming to Coles County Dragway!
The Midwest Jr Series is scheduled to make it's next stop at CCD May 9th -11th and it's going to be a Luau! Wear your wildest luau attire and join us for a great weekend of racing and activities. Click on the Jr Dragsters button for info. Gates open Friday at 4 pm, test & tune from 5-9 pm. Gates open at 8 am Saturday & Sunday, time runs begin at 9 am both days.
Visit the Midwest Jr Super Series website for contingency info.
http://www.midwestjrseries.com
Days Inn
The Days Inn motel in Charleston has signed on as a track sponsor for the 2008. They will be buying a sign, as well as offering discounts to racers who stay there. Just say you're with CCD and get a discount on your stay! The phone number 217-345-7689 so call ahead and make your reservation for 2008.
Peavler Wins Super Pro
Al Peavler of Olney is our most recent winner in S/P, edging out Shelbyville's Craig Minor for a very close win on 5/4. Other winners included Villa Grove's Rusty Hill taking the money in Pro class over Charleston's Max Lang. Travis Hill of Decatur got the victory in Sportsman over Andy Romine of Tuscola. Decatur's Richard Russell took out Brian Davis in the Motorcycle class. In the Jr Dragster class, it was Holden English of Metcalf with another win, this time over Nick Mistrata, and in the Ray Evans consolation race it was a win for Vince Mistrata over Christopher Lee. For a complete listing of all results, click on the results tab and click on May 4th.
Staging Lane Asphalt Improved
Work was completed today on the staging lanes. We put down asphalt in front of the tech building, by making it more of an angle from the pit road and widened and improved the lane coming from the west side. This will make access from both sides of the tech building better, and make driving from pit road onto lanes 1 and 2 much easier. It is part of our commitment to the racers in our efforts to make CCD a better place.
Ron
Pershing Auto Body Parts
Matt and Kevin Sliney of Pershing Auto Body Parts in Warrensberg are signed on again for the 2008 racing season. They are once again going to sponsor the Indy Bracket finals team and will also have a 4 x 8 sign on the east side
of the track. They will be at the track on May 18th for the start of the Indy points series. We thank them again for the continued support!
Attention Racers
We have now completed the repair of the uneven asphalt in the pit side lane, inner groove. Ne-Co asphalt of Charleston cut a groove out of the lane, and re-filled it with new asphalt to take the "bumps" out of it at about the 250 foot mark. Mike Pinkston and I were there when they did it, and we took some pics. It should make the right lane much better, especially for the Jr Dragsters.
Ron
Novice Street Class
Coles County Dragway is adding to this
years schedule a Novice street class. It
will be open to all street legal vehicles that
are running on DOT approved tires. There
is no helmet required for cars running 8.60
or slower ET's. One passenger is allowed
in the vehicle. A driver may accumulate up
to 3 wins (lifetime) and then must advance
to the Sportsman, Pro or Super Pro class.
the class will be run as part of our weekly
program. Cash and trophies will be given
to the winner and runner-up each week.
Guaranteed Payout Increased at CCD
That's right! The guaranteed payout for the
2008 racing season has increased at CCD.
The runner-up in S/P will now receive $450,
the semis will pay $125. In the Pro class,
runner-up money has gone to $250 and the
semis will pay $100. In the Sportsman class,
the semi's is bumped up to $50. This is a
total increase of an additional nearly $300
each and every week. Plus, there is NO
increase in entry fees. Good luck racers!
