Track and Mailing Address: 4700 West State St, Charleston, IL 61920
Track Phone: 217-345-7777 - Office Phone: 217-512-0673 or 217-663-1982
e-mail: colescountydragway@gmail.com

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Home of Blake "Chief" Lee 2011 10-12 yr old Division 3 Champion


Schedule of Events


Countdown To Racing -
March 25, 2012...

2012

● Feb 25 NHRA Chassis Certification

● Mar 17  Track Clean-Up 9 am

● Mar 25  Test-n-Tune / ETI
Gates Open 11 am / Time Runs 12-4


Sponsor of the Week


Billingsley BP Bounty

Name Class Win Date
Steve Rogers S/P 7 May
Bob Crawford Pro 21 May
Pontiac Jack Pro 29 May
Brad Talbert Sportsmen 29 May
Brad Talbert Bike  (2) 4 June
Max Lang Pro 11 June
Tracy Parrott S/P 18 June
Kyle Wright Sportsmen 25 June
Walt Edwards S/P 26 June
Travis Buth Sportsmen 2 July
Ralph Craig Pro 9 July
Bob Paul S/P 16 July
Brad Talbert Bike  (3) 23 July
Ron Veach Sportsmen 30 July
Eric Rayburn S/P 6 Aug
Christi Yielding Pro 14 Aug
Andy Romine Sportsmen 14 Aug
Chris Sullivan S/P 20 Aug
Ken Walker Bike 21 Aug
Rick Shofner Pro 11 Sep
Eric Cooper Sportsmen 24 Sep
Ken Walker Bike (2) 25 Sep
Jeff Blickensderfer S/P 1 Oct
Max Lang Pro 2 Oct
Kyle Wright Sportsmen 9 Oct
Jeff Blickensderfer S/P (2) 15 Oct
Chad Isley Bike 16 Oct
Eric Rayburn Box (2) 22 Oct
Kassie Wilson No-Box 23 Oct
Brad Talbert Box (4) 5 Nov

 

 

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Phone App

***UPDATE***

We are pleased to announce that CCDLINK for iPhone is now available for download from the App Store. The link to install this free app is: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ccdlink/id503053410?mt=8
 

If you have an Android Phone and would like to stay up to date with what's happening at CCD, thanks to Warren Evans there is now an App that can be found on the Android Market (Search "CCDLINK "), http://waterboxlabs.com/ or email us at (Click Here).  For those with iPhone and iPads your App is being tested by Apple now and should be released to your market soon. Check our website for updates.

We’ve also created a “Racers” page which we hope will connect Race Fans to you and Coles County Dragway USA. Your information will only appear on CCD website if you want it to. If you'd like your information posted e-mail us the following: Name, Hometown, Type Race Car, Best ET & MPH, Crew Chief, Team Members, Accomplishments and pictures of your car

We hope you enjoy the new App and hope to see you on March 25th, Opening Day


(Posted 2/16/2016)


NHRA Chassis Certification

Chassis certifications again will be done at Ron's Classics in Charleston, IL at 313 N 7th St, Charleston, IL 61920 on Saturday, February 25 starting at 8 am CST.  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 Reserved Pit Spaces

Pit Spaces, which were reserved the prior season, have “first rental rights” for their respective spaces in the up coming season. All reserved pit spaces need to paid by 2 March, 2012. All spots not paid before 2 March 2012 are considered open and will be offered on a “first come, first served”, basis. Any Pit Space paid or post marked after 25 March 2012 will be $150 each.

Reserved Pit Spaces are $100 each unless paid after 25 March 2012. Reserved Pit Spaces are updated periodically on the web-site, but, please confirm availability via e-mail, colescountydragway@gmail.com, or phone, (217) 512-0673.

A current map is located on the Track Info button or (click here)


Welcome New Marketing Partners

We are proud to announce our new affiliation with: Fagen Truck Accessories of Champaign, Discount Tobacco of Mattoon, CARD'S Appliances of Mattoon, Cityscapes Restaurant & Lounge of Mattoon and Steward Restoration of Raymond, IL.  As always please remember to give our Sponsors first chance at earning your business and let them you are a CCD racer for special deals.  We couldn't operate without them!  Find more information on our Sponsors Page

Also our Q8 & Q330 Series Sponsor is JT Muffler.

(Posted 1/23/2012)


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)


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 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 2011 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


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.



 

NHRA Tech 101... Q & A

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Question: I have a Chevy S-10 that I’m building to go E.T. Racing at my local NHRA track.  I think it will run in the low 11-second range and I know it will need a roll bar.  It has the original floor and firewall.  My question is can I put the roll bar on 6” X 6” plates welded to the floor?

 Roll Bar Ronnie

Answer: No, all vehicles with OEM frame, such as an S-10 must have 1 ¾” roll bar welded or bolted to frame; also the installation of frame connectors on unibody cars does not constitute a frame.

(Posted 02/21/2012)

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Track and Mailing Address: 4700 West State St, Charleston, IL 61920
Track Phone: 217-345-7777 - Office Phone: 217-512-0673 or 217-663-1982
Email: colescountydragway@gmail.com

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