GENERAL RACER INFORMATION FOR 2011
Chassis Certification
If you have a vehicle that runs 9.99 or quicker or over 135 mph in the 1/4 mile or you MUST have your chassis certified before you can run/race. If you currently have a sticker please look at it to be sure it is not expired. The chassis sticker is good for 3 years, and then the vehicle needs to be re-certified.
Certifications are available by appointment at all three of our tracks
Cordova Dragway Park, Sunday, April 17 – Call 309-654-2110
Eddyville Raceway Park, Saturday, April 23 – Call 641-780-3534
Cedar Falls Raceway, Saturday, April 30 – Call 309-654-2110
The cost of the chassis sticker is $150 and that gets paid directly to NHRA the day of the certification.
Helmets
If you use a Snell 2000 helmet for racing, please be advised that these helmets ARE STILL GOOD for the 2011 drag racing season but they WILL EXPIRE on 12/31/11 and you will need to get a Snell 2005 or newer helmet for racing starting on 1/1/12.
Motorized Pit Vehicles (NEW NHRA POLICY – A MUST READ)
New this season at ALL Division 5 NHRA racetracks is a requirement that all Motorized Pit Vehicles (Scooters, Sprees, Golf Carts, 4-Wheelers, etc) be registered at the Racetrack in order to be operated at the track. Here is how this will work. The first time you come out to one of our tracks or any other Division 5 race track, you will be asked to register your pit vehicle. The cost to do this is just $10. You will need to purchase a registration for EACH motorized pit vehicle you have. You will fill out the registration form and then the track will provide you with a registration sticker that will be put on your pit vehicle. This sticker will be good at all NHRA Division 5 race tracks for any event (EXCEPT National Events). You will not have to purchase a Pit Vehicle Sticker/Registration at each D5 track you go to. This Pit Vehicle Registration is not optional and is mandated by the NHRA. If you want to use your motorized pit vehicle at the track, then you MUST purchase a registration or you will not be allowed to operate the motorized pit vehicle. This new requirement is for both your protection and that of the race tracks. By signing the registration papers, you are taking full responsibility for the pit vehicle (no matter who you allow to drive it) and any liability caused as a result of any incident that it may be involved in and that causes injury or damage to anyone else or their property. Also a reminder that NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 who does not have a valid driver's license is allowed to operate any motorized vehicle at the track (race car or pit vehicle) unless they possess a Junior Dragster License which allows them to drive a Junior Dragster only. All Pit Vehicles MUST also display the owner's competition number as well as the Registration Sticker. The Pit Vehicle Registration Stickers will be good for one full season/year and then will be renewed the following season/year. If you would like to get a registration form prior to coming out and have it filled out and ready to go when you get to the track or would like to take care of the registration prior to the race season starting, please contact the Cordova Dragway Office at 309-654-2110.
Looking for some Good Employees
All three of our race tracks are looking for a few people who are interested in working in this industry. You must be dependable, like people, can handle long hours on some occasions in a variety of weather conditions Positions available vary from each track. However they could include trackside, gate operations, ET booth, concessions and more. If you are interested in a job you can complete an application (which is available on our websites) and mail it or for;
Cordova & Cedar Falls Raceways, Contact 309-654-2110 (Laura)
Eddyville Raceway Park, Contact 641-780-3534 (Gerald)