What time does Cordova Dragway open?
Gates open at 5 PM with racing starting at 6 PM.
How much are tickets to the World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Illinois?
Admission Information: Friday Adults - $20 – Free parking in the spectator lot! Saturday Adults - $35 – Free parking in the spectator lot!
Is Milan Dragway open in 2022?
The NEW Milan Dragway thanks you for the warm welcome and we are excited to get 2022 underway!
How long is Cordova Dragway?
This 1/4-mile drag racing facility features bracket racing on Saturday nights. An IHRA National event and many other specialty events are held here, including the World Series of Drag Racing.
Who won Funny Car chaos?
Congratulations to our 2022 Champion Kirk Williams and the entire Williams Brothers Racing "200 Proof" team on their win in the Rodak's Custom Roasted Coffee 'A' Field at the Funny Car Chaos Championship Finals!
When was Cordova Illinois founded?
In the spring of 1837 the Baker and Rathburn families loaded their Pennsylvanian Schooner, drawn by four yoke of oxen, with their household goods and started on their way to their new home, which was later to be called Cordova, Illinois. On the 17th day of March in the year 1837 the families arrived at their new home.
Who just bought Milan Dragway?
Milan Dragway is the latest addition to the NHRA Member Track Network. Located in Milan, Mich., the track is co-owned and operated by Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock. Merlo and Bullock obtained ownership of the property at the end of December 2021.
Who now owns Milan Dragway?
Milan Dragway, the 1/4-mile drag strip in Milan, Michigan, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network. Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock purchased the track in December 2021, and the pair plan to repave the racing surface and staging lanes before the 2022 season begins.
What is happening to New England Dragway?
On the evening of December 2, 2021, a meeting was held, with the shareholders of New England Dragway, located in Epping, New Hampshire. The primary topic of the meeting was a proposal to sell New England Dragway and its property. Sources indicate the shareholders voted the proposal down by a 428-78 margin.
Who bought Cordova Dragway?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cordova Dragway oozes with history, best displayed by the 68th annual World Series of Drag Racing. Few people appreciate the history as much as new track owner Dan Crownhart.
When was Cordova Dragway built?
Cordova Dragway is an IHRA quarter-mile drag racing facility along the Mississippi River in Illinois. Built in 1956, it is one of the oldest drag strips in the country.
Where is Drag Week this year?
Day one of Drag Week 2022 takes racers along a 240-mile route, starting from World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What time do the gates open at Milan Dragway?
2022 Schedule:OCTOBER1SatWashtenaw Community College Battle of the Schools16SunBracket Race – Box & No Box $1,000 To Win 35 Cars Minimum – Gates Open 919WedLivernois Motorsports Test & Tune 3-9 PM $40 to Race & $20 to Watch21FriTBA18 more rows
What year did Milan Dragway open?
Milan Dragway opened in 1964 on repurposed farmland unlikely to be plagued either by civilization's creep or noise complaints. Entrepreneur Bill Kapolka bought the facility in 1989. Over the years, Milan hosted both NHRA and IHRA national drag racing events as well as frequent swap meets, car shows, and rock concerts.
Who did the Detroit Dragway commercials?
The Detroit Dragway spots were performed by two local disc jockeys, Joel Sebastian and Rube Weiss, and broadcast relentlessly on the region's major teen station, CKLW, the 50,000-watt blowtorch across the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario.
Is Detroit Dragway still open?
History. The track opened in 1959 and closed in fall of 1996. In 1959 and 1960 the track hosted the U.S. Nationals. The U.S. Nationals were moved to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in 1961.