A NEW DIRECTION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ERP
ERP TO HOST NATIONAL OPEN IN ‘07
(Saturday, October 7, 2006) After weeks of consideration, Eddyville Raceway Park, Oskaloosa, IA will become an NHRA Member Track in 2007. “We were contacted by the people at NHRA with some ideas and opportunities” said Track Operator Gerald Kramer. “We look forward to hosting an NHRA National Open in 2007 with the possibility of a Junior Dragster Regional Race“ he concluded.
“The opportunity to keep Eddyville Raceway Park and Cordova Dragway, Cordova, Illinois in the same Division was very important” stated facilities promoter Scott Gardner. “Both tracks will attend the NHRA Division 5 Bracket Finals in Topeka, Kansas in 2007” he continued.
“While we were not necessarily dissatisfied with the IHRA, the direction that they are going doesn’t afford opportunities that we will have with the NHRA, for either of our race tracks” Gardner reflected. “We wanted to be absolutely sure that this move would not only be good for the tracks themselves, but also the racers” he stated. "The racers need to know that NHRA is as sportsman friendly as the IHRA has been, and I can personally assure them that this is indeed the case as I have reviewed their programs and procedures" concluded Gardner.
Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., the NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 23 national events through its NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The NHRA has more than 80,000 members and 140 member tracks. The NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series’ provide competition opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series, NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series and the NHRA Street Legal Program presented by AAA. The NHRA also offers the NHRA O’Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League for youths ages 8 to 17.
Complete details on NHRA sportsman programs and procedures will be forthcoming. Below are a few Q & A for frequently asked questions.
How do I get my NHRA License and Membership?
While membership to NHRA is always recommended it is not required unless you run quicker than 6.29 (1/8th Mile). For those with a current IHRA License, NHRA will allow us to cross you over, however you will need a basic physical completed. Memberships will be available at a discounted rate. We will have forms available.
How do I get a chassis certification?
For those requiring a chassis certification, there will be a chassis certification event in the Spring of 2007. In addition we hope to have a local certification person on board soon.
Will race classes and events change at ERP?
There will be little day to day changes at ERP created by the change in sanctions. The bracket classes will have some slight revisions. We will continue to have the Quick 16, Fun Nights, Test-n-Tunes and more.
Can I run faster than 4.50 in bracket competition?
Yes, you’ll just need to fulfill the requirements of the Advanced ET Section of the NHRA rulebook.
How far away is the Bracket Finals in Topeka and what time of the year is it conducted?
The NHRA Division 5 Bracket Finals will be in Topeka, Kansas in September. Topeka is located approximately 250 miles from ERP. Team size will consist of 36 racers plus 4 High School racers. Juniors do not participate at the Bracket Finals as they will have a separate all-Junior Dragster Divisional event.
What classes are conducted at the Bracket Finals?
Super Pro 7.00 to 12.00 ¼ Mile (Electronics)
Pro ET 7.00 TO 13.00 ¼ Mile (No Electronics)
Sportsman 13.00 and slower ¼ Mile (No Electronics)
Pro-Bike 7.50 to 14.00 ¼ Mile (Electronics)
High School 10.99 and slower ¼ Mile (No Electronics)
