HUGE NIGHT OF FIRE SET FOR
THIS SATURDAY, JULY 4th

Celebrate Independence Day with at ERP

It is time for one of biggest events of the year this Saturday, July 4th with the Musco Lighting Night of Fire. Featured at this year's event include one of the most popular Nitro Funny Car drivers in the World as Tim Wilkerson brings his Supercharged entry to the facility. Racing against Wilkerson will be Iowa's only Nitro Funny Car owned and operated by Jack Wyatt. Wyatt made his last NHRA appearance in Topeka where he qualified for the tough AA/FC field. 

Also scheduled to appear are the very exciting Nitro Nostalgia Funny Cars of the Chi-Town Hustler, The Mo-Town Shaker, The Telstar and Dunn & Gone. In addition the Nitro Altereds will return lead by the king of burn-outs Sean Belt in the radical Nitro Madness entry of Scott Gaulter. If Nitro is one of your favorites this is an event for you!

Of course of the Musco Night of Fire would not be complete without Jets and a Wheelstander plus throw in the gear jamming Super Shifters and an awesome Fireworks display and you have an terrific show.

ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND AT EDDYVILLE RACEWAY PARK

As the temperatures rise, so does the competition at Eddyville Raceway Park. This weekend begins with Friday Fun Night (June 19) and open racing for everyone followed by Midnight Madness from 10 PM - 1 AM. New for the Midnight Event will be live music and the band, "Sunday Drive."

Saturday (June 20) is a combination event which includes the Street Bike Challenge (including a bracket class), The Street Car Challenge (10.5" Tire and Big Tire Classes), and a No-Box all-run Bracket Class. Gates will open at 1:30 PM with racing underway at 3 PM. Details in the heads-up classes are listed elsewhere on this website.

Sunday is an Autocross event presented by Central Iowa Mustang Club starting at 9 AM. Admission is FREE on Sunday!

Street Bike Bracket Class
Entry $30. 80% Payback. 1st round Buy Back $20

No-Box "Test-Fest" Bracket Class (Sleds and Bikes Welcome)
"Race for a purse for only the test-n-tune fee!"
Entry Only $25

Winner       $400
Runner-Up $200
Semi           $100 - if over 16 entries
Qtrs            $  40 - if over 32 entries
1st or 2nd Round Buy Backs $25

WILKERSON TO RETURN TO NIGHT OF FIRE, SATURDAY JULY 4th

It's with great pleasure that the Eddyville Raceway Park (Oskaloosa, IA), ownership announced today that popular Nitro Funny Car racer Tim Wilkerson will return the the Musco Lighting Night of Fire on Saturday, July 4, 2009. "We are more than elated to have Tim back at ERP to defend his title" said Scott Gardner, "It means a lot that Tim and his crew chose to participate at ERP based on testing limitations instituted by the NHRA and quite simply how many events that have to race on the NHRA Circuit" he continued.

The Musco Night of Fire will feature Wilkerson, affectionately known as the "Peoples Champion" against Iowa's only Nitro Funny Car owned and operated by Jack Wyatt. Wyatt made his 2009 NHRA debut at the NHRA National Event in Topeka, Kansas. In addition to AA-Nitro Funny Cars the Night of Fire will also feature Nitro Nostalgia Funny Cars of the Chi-Town Hustler, Mo-Town Shaker, Telstar and Dunn and Gone. Also on tap are the powerful Jet Cars, wheelstander, Super Shifters, Nitro Altereds and a Fireworks Display.

Spectator gates open at 12 Noon on Saturday, July 4 with the feature show at 6 PM. Adults are $25, Kids (6-12) $5.

DAY,  VANANTWERP  AND  DORSETT  TAKE  HOME  WALLYS  AT  EDDYVILLE

By Scott Watson

This past Saturday was a special day of racing at Eddyville Raceway Park where it was a National Dragster Challenge race with the Super Pro, Pro and Sportsman division winners would take home a coveted “Wally” trophy along with the prize money.

In the Sportsman it was Mackenzie Dorsett of Panora continuing her winning ways by taking home the win when her opponent in the final round, Kole Vogel of Lineville, left the starting line too early and lit the red light giving the win to Dorsett.

In the Super Pro finals it was John Day of Waterloo putting together an eighteenth-thousandths package in the win over Josh Kanselaar of Pleasantville.  Kanselaar broke-out trying to make-up the starting line advantage Day had over him.

It was a battle of Ford Mustangs in the Pro final with Tim Van Antwerp of Unionville having more than a tenth of a second better reaction time than Paul Songayllo of Indianola and thus Van Antwerp cruised to the win for his trip to victory lane and the “Wally” trophy.

Mackenzie Dorsett made it two wins on the day by capturing the Pure Street win in the finals over Tony Mahaffey of Agency who left the starting line too early.

The Top Dragster final pitted the Des Moines drivers of Dennis Livingston and Larry Easter.  Easter left the starting line just two-thousandths of a second too early giving the win to Livingston.

The Top Sportsman finals had Artie Craver of Montezuma and his Corvette against the 2004 Ford Mustang of Mark Bacon of Fort Dodge.  Bacon and his Mustang went broke out by four-thousandths of a second giving the win to Craver.  The win by Craver put him against Livingston in the Top Runoff which would produce the closest race of the day with Livingston getting the win over Craver by four-ten thousandths of a second which comes out to less than an inch at the finish line separating the two vehicles.

In Junior Dragster action, Chris Labs of Center Point bested Robbie Massey of Des Moines in the finals while it was a battle of brother against sister in the Jr Dragster Consi finals.  Chad Bacon got the better of his older sister, Chelsea, and took home bragging rights for the week.  In the Jr Dragster All Star Runoff it was Labs taking home the bonus savings bond provided by Sugar Grove Custom Cars.

SPECIAL CLASSES AT THIS SATURDAY'S BRACKET EVENT

This Saturday, June 6 is not just a regular bracket event at ERP. As a matter of fact, it's much more. In addition to the regular great competition in the bracket classes, the first Heartland Racing Engines Top Sportsman/Top Dragster race of the season will be contested. The Top Sportsman/Top Dragster Series matches the quickest and fastest doorslammers and dragsters in a unique contest. "We will be very sure the track is in tip top shape" said Gerald Kramer, who expects to see record runs made.

Also scheduled for the June 6 event is the NHRA National Dragster Challenge. The winners in Super Pro, Pro and Sportsman will not only get a cash payout but will also win a special NHRA Wally Trophy. It's definitely not something that is available very often.

The weekend will kick off Friday (June 5) with a Fun Night and open racing for everyone. Then Saturday the competition heats up with the Bracket Series program with the special classes.  

Weekend Recap 5/22 - 5/24

The 2 day race on Memorial Day weekend was the 1st race for the pro bike class this year with the best field of bikes we have had in years. Saturday`s winner was veteran bike racer Larry Christianson over no box racer Mark Bowser from Moline Il. who red lighted by backing out of the staging beams. Sunday featured an all Klemme final as Steve Klemme defeated NHRA national bike champion Tom Klemme in a very close race.

Jr Dragster class was dominated this weekend by Robbie Massey as he not only won the class both days but also the Sugar Grove Custom Cars Allstar run off both days. Runner up on Sat. was Dalton Dorsett , Sunday`s runner up was Morgan Walsh from Fairfax Ia. Jr consi winner on Sat. was Ben Haugen from Minnesota over Morgan Walsh, Sunday`s winner was Chelsea Bacon over Alix Risse from Waterloo.

Mackenzie Dorsett also had an awesome weekend defeating Jerry De Moss in Sportsman on Sat., defeated Tony Mahaffey on Sat. in Pure Street, and Robert Blackford on Sunday in Pure Street.

Sunday`s Sportsman winner was defending points champion Mike Wymore over Bobby Hayden from Corydon Ia.

Door cars dominated the Super Pro class as Mark Bacon won over Bruce Main in a very close double breakout race, and on Sunday Jerry Schartner defeated Troy Spaulding in another double breakout race.

Dennis Breeding was the Pro et winner on Sunday defeating Les Bronson, Saturday`s winner was Stan Livingston defeating Bill Gissible with both racers running on their dial ins and had almost identical reaction times.

This Saturday will feature several bracket classes, 2 heads up car classes, 3 heads up bike classes, with an early start time as we will have an autocross Sat. evening run by the Central Iowa Mustang Club. Check out the details on this week at ERP link.

Saturday May 30th Race

Heads up & Bracket Drag racing, followed by autocross with Central Iowa Mustang Club

Early Start! Open 8am T.T. 9:30 Elims about 1p.m. autocross at 5-6pm

Drag Race Classes:

(2) Heads up car classes (complete info under Heads Up Challenge on web site side bar)

(3) Heads up bike classes(Complete info under Bike Programs on web side bar)

(5) bracket classes (buy backs available for 1st rd. losers in all bracket classes)

Bracket Classes:

#1 Box/No Box, for cars,bikes & sleds 8:00 secs. & quicker,(final is box winner vs no box winner)

Entry fee:$75 buy backs $50  Payouts: Winner $1000 R.U. $400 $50 per rd. won starting with 2nd rd. win up to final.

#2 No box low roller for 7:00 sec. & slower cars & bikes. Entry fee $35 buy backs $20 Payouts 80% of entry fees

#3 Street Bike bracket Entry fee $30 buy backs $15 Payouts 80% of entry fees

#4Trophy Street Car Challenge Entry fee $20 Buy backs $10 winner & R.U. trophies

#5 Jr Dragster Entry fee $20 Buy backs $10 winner & R.U. trophies

WEATHER FOR BIG BUCKS MEMORIAL EVENT LOOKS AWESOME

It appears that the weather is going to be awesome for the Big Bucks Bracket Event this weekend at Eddyville Raceway Park. Weather forecasters are calling for temperatures in the 70's for each day of racing. "Hopefully we have paid the price in full with wet and windy conditions these past weeks here at Eddyville" said Gerald Kramer.

The Memorial Weekend of racing begins this Friday, May 22 with a Fun Night and open racing for everyone. In addition, if there is interest we will have a gamblers race Friday evening. Then on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 & 24, the heat is turned up with the special class payouts. For details on the class pay-out look under the "2-day special classes and payout" button and for event hours and details look under the "this week @ ERP Section."

MIDWEST BRACKET ALLIANCE POINTS BEGIN THIS WEEKEND AT ERP

The popular Midwest Bracket Alliance (MBA) Points Series begins this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 23 & 24 at Eddyville Raceway Park (Oskaloosa, IA). The MBA is a points series that is conducted at Eddyville, Cordova and Cedar Falls Raceways. The class champions in Super Pro (Box) and Pro (No-Box) win a special prize package from sponsors listed below. There is a nominal fee of $10 to participate in the MBA Points.

2009 MBA Sponsoring Companies 
Mickey Thompson Tires - Set of race tires.
Reher-Morrison - Prize Package or Certificate
Autometer - Product certificate
D&J Safety - Product certificate
Jaz Products - Product certificate
Quick Time  - Bellhousing
Sunoco Race Fuels - Drum of fuel
Nitrous Express - Certificate
Performance Bodies - Certificate
Flatout Gaskets - Certificate

Note: Posting companies are not guaranteed by the race tracks.

ONE MORE WARM-UP BRACKET RACE BEFORE
MEMORIAL WEEKEND BIG BUCKS EVENT

This Saturday, May 16 will be the last chance for bracket racers to sharpen their skills before the Big Bucks Bracket Event on Sat & Sun, May 23-24. "The competition is heating up with our Bracket Points Series" said Gerald Kramer, "this Saturday will be one more opportunity for the bracket racers to prepare for the big money event on Memorial Weekend" he mentioned.

Racing is underway this Friday, May 15 with a Fun Night and open racing for everyone. Then Saturday, May 16 is the third bracket points race of the season. "Car counts keep going up and we can see this weekend is likely to be busy" continued Kramer.

SHIFTING GEARS ... IT'S TIME FOR MIDNIGHT MADNESS AT ERP

The first Midnight Madness race of the season is this Friday, May 8th at Eddyville Raceway Park. "It's time to let our hair down" said Gerald Kramer "We love to see the incredible street legal cars, trucks and bikes."

The Midnight Madness event features street legal racing at ERP with instant green starts and burn-out contest and more. In addition, a Ms. ERP Flag Girl contest will also be held. "The event will start a little earlier this year to accommodate those who have a longer trip home" continued Kramer. Gates will open for Friday Fun Night at 5:30 PM with racing underway at 6:30 PM followed by Midnight Madness from 10 PM until 1 PM. Come early and join us for both events!

Weekend Results

Friday night May 1st we had our 1st trophy bike race, which was won by T.J. Ryererson from Knoxville Ia. on his Harley. It was good to see several new riders at the track most of them on Harleys. We will have this class every Friday as long as we have at least 3 entries.

Saturday was our 1st points race and the weather could not have been better! Our 1st Reaction Time Contest winner of $200 cash was Pro ET racer Rob Hatfield with an awesome .0002. The winner of the Jr. Dragster R.T.C. recieving a $50 savings bond (thanks to our starter Tim Brewer) was Chris Labs from Center Point Ia. with a .0076 reaction time. The 1st Jr Dragster winner of 2009 was Taylor Grimm of Des Moines over a red lighting Hailie Main also from Des Moines. Jr Dragster consi was won by Morgan Walsh over Emilee Novak both from Fairfax Ia. Morgan then picked up the 1st savings bond in our Sugar Grove Custom Cars Jr Challenge run off of the 2 jr winners with a hole shot win over Taylor Grimm. Tony Mahaffey from Agency Ia. won Pure Street over Jesse Bronson from Columbia Ia. in a heads up final. Sportsman was won by the defending points champion Mike Wymore from Oskaloosa over Tracy Donald from Colfax Ia. Local Eddyville racer Gary Shearer won Super Pro with his dragster over the Chevy Nova of George Garwood from Norwalk Ia. A pair of racers from Indianola Ia. met in the final of Pro ET with Paul Songayllo defeating James Knudson with a great .0026 reaction time.

Next week Saturday May 9 we will have all of our regular classes plus our 1st race for the Eddyville Stick Shift class.

ERP LOOKING FOR A BREAK WITH MOTHER NATURE

Points Bracket Series Begins This Saturday, May 2

The Points Bracket Series begins this Saturday, May 2 at Eddyville Raceway Park. "After two weekend of fighting rain, we are looking forward to some nice Spring weather and competitive racing" mentioned Gerald Kramer.

ERP will be open Friday, May 1st for a Fun Night and open racing for everyone. Then on Saturday, is the first Points Bracket Series event of the year. The Points Series includes Advance Transmission Super Pro & Pro, Goldy's Auto Sportsman, Wymore Automotive Pure Street and the Trick Tools Junior Dragster class.

Be sure to join the fun and action this weekend at Eddyville Raceway Park!

ERP TO BE OPEN THIS FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 24

With forecast looking very favorable and losing opening day to rain, ERP management has decided to add this Friday, April 24 to the schedule. "We really just want to give the racers an opportunity get some pre-season racing in" said Gerald Kramer. In addition to being open Friday, ERP will be open as scheduled on Saturday for a Spring Fun Day.

On Friday, gates will open at 5:30 PM with racing underway at 6:30 PM. The event is a Fun Night with open racing for everyone!

Please spread the word that we will be open!

New Junior Dragster Program

SugarGroveCars.com will sponsor a program for all Junior Dragster winners and Junior Dragster Consolation winners at the 15 points races. The winners at each race will have a run off for a $50 savings bond. All regular winners and all consolation winners, at the points races, will also qualify for a special race to be run during the Junior Dragster Halloween Nationals October 9 - 11. The winner at this race will receive a special trophy and a $1000 savings bond, the runner up will receive a trophy and a $500 savings bond, and semi finalists will receive a trophy and a $250 savings bond! Eddyville Raceway Park would like to thank Jim Woodsmall of Sugar Grove Custom Cars for this awesome Junior Dragster program.

OPENING DAY THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 18th AT ERP

Spring is in the air and it's time to go racing at Eddyville Raceway Park as this Saturday, April 18 is opening day. "We are anxious to get the season underway" said Gerald Kramer. Gates will open Saturday at 9 AM with racing underway from 11 AM until 4 PM. In addition to test-n-tune time runs there will be a gamblers race if there is interest. NHRA will also be on hand for chassis certifications by appointment. If you still need certification you may contact Gerald at 641-780-3534 for an appointment.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

APRIL 15 AN IMPORTANT DATE
AND NOT FOR TAXES

Arm Drop Live Racer Registration Opens at CFR

April 15 is an important date if you want to be sure you get your vehicle registered for the Arm Drop Live event (Sept 4 & 5) at Cedar Falls Raceway. Registration will open at www.cedarfallsraceway.com at 10 AM on April 15, 2009. So forget about your taxes and get your race entry placed for one of the greatest events in the Country!

Racers and fans if you like Rich’s TV shows you’re going to love the latest version of his live event “ArmDrop Live”. Rich Christensen over the past years has put a new spin on racing with Pinks™ and Pinks All Out™, now he has created a new live event for all you racers. Everyone will have the chance to qualify for one of the four groups of heads up hot lap races. These groups are chosen not by the fastest ET but by the closest ET’s. This will insure awesome heads up racing action all day. Racers make sure you run your rides All Out every pass, because much like the show were watching for the Sandbaggers. The final twist on this game is the Pinks™ style negotiating for lengths. The winners of any of the four groups have the option to parlay their prize in a one run out the back door race for all the cash!!!

Oh and for the fast crowd don’t worry “NO” hot lapping; we have a heads up quick eight race for CASH planed for you! So don’t even think about not turning on everything you got. Rich and the crew love the fast passes. So all you grass roots racers this is your chance to win some REAL CASH, meet Rich and keep old school racing.  

SPOTLIGHT ON SPONSORS

ERP is excited to announce our points series sponsors for the 2009 race season. We would like to encourage all of our racers to support these businesses whenever possible.

Pure Street will be sponsored by Wymore Automotive in Oskaloosa Ia.  Mike Wymore  (our sportsman points champion the last 2 years) is the owner and his son Ben also works there. If you live anywhere near Oskaloosa and you need auto repairs give Mike a call at 641-673-3017.

Sportsman class has a new sponsor, Goldy`s Auto in Ottumwa, Ia. They are drag race fans and own several old drag cars. If you are in need of a good used car, truck or van, give them a call at 1-866-881-4727.

Junior Dragster will be sponsored by Trick-Tools.com. Located in Pella Ia., owned by Bruce Van Sant, they sell all kinds of tools used in the fabrication industry worldwide. Check them out at Trick-Tools. Com or call them at 1-877-VAN-SANT.

Pro and Super Pro classes will again be sponsored by Advance Transmission in Knoxville Ia. They build some awesome racing transmissions, but also ones for your tow vehicle,  or your daily driver. They also do all kinds of general automotive repairs. Bruce and Chris have been big sponsors of E.R.P. for a long time, support them when you can!  Check out the link to their website on ours.

Pro Bike is once again sponsored by R/J Performance in Ottumwa Ia. And this year has additional support of American Cleaning Services in Oskaloosa Ia. R/J Performance is a dealer for Victory motorcycles, Polaris ATV’s, Yamaha motorcycles and ATV’s, scooters, and used bikes and ATV`s.  They have been a long time supporters of E.R.P. Check out the link to their website on ours or call them at 641-684-8400. American Cleaning Services is owned by Craig Fawcett a racer and past employee of E.R.P. His business does all kinds of residential and commercial cleaning, including fire and water damage. You can call them at 641-660-9847.

Our Top Sportsman/ Top Dragster series sponsor this year is Heartland Racing Engines in Nevada Ia. Owned by Craig Trickey  they build engines for Jr Dragster to Top Sportsman, including Div. 5 Top Sportsman champion Mike  Chitty. Craig also runs a NAPA auto parts store. Call them at 515-382-6529.

WITH RACING AROUND THE CORNER, IT'S TIME FOR VOLUNTEER DAY

Racing will start very soon at ERP but first it's Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 4th. "The good thing is that we are in pretty good shape here at Eddyville" said Gerald Kramer. "However, we could use people to work on several minor projects" he mentioned.

Those projects include; guardwall repairs, tree trimming, light construction work, clean-up, painting and more. In addition we are in need of the following tools; heavy duty (not Mike Schmitz) cordless impact wrenches with 1-1/4" socket or a generator air impact system, chainsaws, construction tools and paint handles and tools.

Volunteer Day will be underway at 9 AM Saturday, April 4 and last throughout the day. In addition to a free fun event pass, lunch will also be served. Should you have any questions or want to verify your attendance and/or equipment, contact Gerald at 641-780-3534

A FEW PAVED SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2009

We a few paved pit spots available to rent. For more information on these spots, contact Gerald at 641-780-3534 or e-mail manager@eddyvilleraceway.com

NEW BRACKET RACER CONTINGENCY PROGRAM FOR 2009

The Contingency Connection is a contingency program ran EXCLUSIVELY at 60 tracks nationwide including Cordova Dragway Park, Eddyville Raceway Park and Cedar Falls Raceway for 2009. Each Contingency Connection track will have over $50,000 in NATIONAL contingency awards up for grabs in 2009!

Click here for complete story

AWESOME BANQUET SETS STAGE FOR NEW YEAR

The Eddyville Raceway Park Banquet was a huge success and a great celebration for the points racers & crews. "The banquet is a great time to honor the champions and special award winners" said Gerald Kramer, "it also serves as a great kick-off for the season." he continued.

In all, more than 250 people attended the celebration that was held at the Best Western Airport location in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, February 28. In addition to honoring special award winners, several people received "Darwin" awards for funny things they did in 2008.

Of course, an ERP Banquet would not be complete without the video presentation prepared by Joy Custer. The video, which is approximately an hour long, features most if not all the points racers from the 2008 season. In addition, there were many funny moments caught as well. Ordering information for the video is below.

ERP 2008 Video $20 plus shipping.  
Call Joy Custer at 913-592-2108 or e-mail joycuster@aol.com (please use "ERP" in subject line)

ERP Racer Passes

Eddyville Raceway freind and racer Tom Hetzler passed away this week unexpectedly Tom raced at ERP for many years with his son and then continued on himself after his son moved away. All of us at ERP would like to express our simpathy to the family, and friends of Tom. Click Here for the Muscatine Journal Obituary.

2009 R/J Performance Pro Bike Class

Presented by American Cleaning Services

• Open to all bikes and sleds
• 8 races: May 23,24  July 4,5 Sept. 5,6 Oct 17,18
• New! Larger guaranteed payout with a minimum of only 5 entries.
  • 5 - 9 entries $400 Winner, $200 R.U.
  • 9-12 entries $500 Winner, $250 R.U.
  • 13-16 entries $600 Winner, $300 R.U.
  • 17 & up entries $700 Winner, $350 R.U.
• No end of season  points payout
• Round money: $50 per round won starting with 2nd round win up to final round
• New! Each race will have a box & no box side with the 2 sides joining when either side is down to 1 bike.
• Entry fee: $60 Bike & Rider
• Buy backs: First round losers can buy back for $30 Buy backs race each other, winner goes to round 3.
• Bye runs: First round by random chip draw, following rounds by best winning reaction time in prior round.
• Pairings:   Random by chip draw.
• Points: You can sign up for points to be eligible to be a team member of the ET Finals team. (1st  6 races)
• Bikes & sleds can run with cars for a $1000 to win on May 30, June 20, July 11, August 15, Aug. 22 (WFAN)  and Oct. 3.

New Street Bike Racing Program at
Eddyville Raceway Park for 2009

Heads Up Pro Street Bike

• No slicks, wheelie bars, 2 steps, electronic or air throttle stops, slider clutches, or deep staging allowed.
• Maximum wheelbase 70”
• Will be run on a 6.20 index. (breakout rules apply)
• .400 Pro Tree
• Turbos & nitrous allowed.
• Rules subject to change if needed
• Entry fee: $60 Bike/Rider
• Payouts:
  • 4 or less entries, 80% of entry fees
  • 5 - 8 entries $300 Win, $100 R.U.
  • 9 - 12 entries $400 Win, $150 R.U.
  • 13 or more entries $500 Win, $200 R.U., $50 Semifinals
• Misc: No buy backs, bye runs & pairings same as Pro bike class.
• Race dates:
  • Saturday May 30, June 20, July 11, August 15,and October 3.Sunday Sept.27 (R/J Performance Fun Day)
  • On May 30, June 20, July 11, Aug. 15, & Oct. 3, bikes can also enter box/no box combo bracket race with cars for $1000 to win.

Heads Up Super Street Bike

• Run on a 6.80 index. (breakout rules apply)
• Other class rules same as Pro Street class.
• Entry fee: $30.
• Payouts:
  • 4 or less entries, 80% of entry fees
  • 5 - 8 entries $150 Win, $50 R.U.
  • 9 - 12 entries $200 Win, $75 R.U.
  • 13 or more entries $250 Win, $100 R.U., $25 Semifinals.
• Race dates:
  • Saturday  May 30, June 20, July 11, August 15, and October 3.Sunday September 27 (R/J Performance Fun Day)

Heads Up V Twin Street  Bike

• Same rules as Pro Street class with no index.
• Same entry fee and payout as Super Street class.
• Same race dates as other heads up bike classes. ( can also enter  the low roller bracket race with cars)

Friday Fun Night Trophy Bike Class

• Open to street bikes, sleds, off road bikes, & ATV’s (no 3 Wheelers)
• Buy a test & tune card & make as many runs as time permits from 6.30 to  8pm
• Only $5 to enter trophy bike race, to be collected in the staging lanes between 8-8.30  pm.
• Bracket race format, no buy backs, bye runs  & pairings by chip draw
• Once you are eliminated you can make more time runs as time permits till 10pm.
• Need 3 or more entries to run this class.

NHRA safety rules apply in all classes; 6.40 and quicker require NHRA license.

Any questions, please contact Gerald Kramer at 641-780-3534
or email: manager@eddyvilleraceway.com

10.5 Rules Updated

In an effort to increase car count and mirror other 10.5 classes we have made the following rules changes.

Chassis/Suspension Front

Front suspension modifications are limited to bolt-in replacement components. Factory front frame rails must be in stock, unaltered position. Stock firewall must be retained and in stock location. Minor notching for clearance of bell housing, distributor, supercharger or intercooler permitted.

Rear Only

Stock type rear suspension or ladder bar rear suspension permitted. Aftermarket 4-links are not allowed. Stock rear frame rails required. Minor notching of outer portion of frame rails for tire clearance only permitted. Inboard section of rear frame rails must remain stock, unaltered, and in factory location. Mini-tubing permitted; no full tubs. Aftermarket anti-roll bars and coil-overs permitted. Wheelie bars are notallowed.

Chassis Certification Dates Set

The dates for racers to get their chassis certified have been set.  You will need to call and make an appointment.

Eddyville Raceway Park
Saturday,  April 18th, 9am - 4pm
For appointment call: 641-780-3534
Opening Day
Racing 11am - 3pm

Cordova Dragway Park
Sunday, April 19th, 9am - 4pm
For appointment call: 309-654-2110
Spring Warm Up & Swap Meet
Racing 11am - 4pm

Cedar Falls Raceway
Sunday, April 19th, 9am - 4pm
For appointment call: 309-654-2110
Spring Warm Up & Swap Meet
Racing 11am - 3pm

ERP BANQUET REMINDER
TICKET DEADLINE SOON

The deadline to order tickets for the Eddyville Raceway Park Awards Banquet is fast approaching and is set for February 23, 2009. The Awards Banquet is Saturday, February 28 at the Best Western Des Moines Airport location. Complete details are listed below. "We know that in today's world everyone seems to have a hectic schedule so we wanted to remind everyone of the banquet deadline" mentioned Operator Gerald Kramer. "The caterers need to know in advance how many to plan for"

BANQUET DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2009
Location: Best Western - Des Moines Airport. 1810 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, 515-287-6464
Doors Open: 4 PM 
Social: 4 PM - 6 PM
Dinner Served: 6 PM
Awards: Follow
Adults/Teens: $25
Kids (7-12): $12
Under 7: Free 
NOTE: Tickets WILL NOT be available at the door. Order deadline for Banquet tickets is Feb 21, 2009
See the BANQUET news article below for an order form or call 309-654-2110 to use your credit card.

MIDWEST BRACKET ALLIANCE RETURNS IN 2009

The Midwest Bracket Alliance (MBA) Series is set to return in 2009. The Series is conducted at Cordova, Eddyville and Cedar Falls Raceways. "We are happy to announce that we have already secured several major companies in this program for 2009 said Scott Gardner, with work continuing to secure even more."

The MBA Series crowns to Champions (Box and No-Box) in which winners get a race car makeover. The 2008 Champions, John Davis Jr (Box) and Bob Bash (No-Box) will each receive more than $10,000 in product and certificates.

Look for program details and event dates to be announced soon.

MIDWEST BRACKET ALLIANCE (MBA) SPONSORS (as of January 20, 2009)
Mickey Thompson Tires
Reher-Morrison
Autometer
D&J Safety
Jaz Products
Quick Time
Sunoco Race Fuels
Nitrous Express
Edelbrock
Performance Bodies

OUTLAW HEADS UP PRO STREET CLASS
ADDED FOR 2009

An exciting new class will come to Eddyville Raceway Park in 2009. The Big Tire Pro Street Class will be added with the Small Tire Class (10.5") on select Saturdays in 2009. Rules will be listed in the Heads-Up Challenge section of the website. As in any new class the rules are subject to modification as the season progresses. The Big Tire class will be ran off a 5.20 index to start the season. The Small Tire class will remain essentially the same as in 2008 with some minor rule changes.

ERP HEADS-UP CLASS RACE DATES & PAYOUT

Race Dates: Saturdays
May 30, June 20, July 11, Aug 15 & Oct 3

Entry Fee for either class is $60 car/driver.

Payouts based on the # of entries (per class).