FRIDAY FUN NIGHT TO KICK OFF HOLIDAY WEEKEND

This Friday, July 3 is a Fun Night at Cedar Falls Raceway and a great way to kick-off the Holiday Weekend. Gates open at 5:30 PM with racing underway at 6:30 PM. "We wanted to include some racing this weekend before people begin their other holiday weekend activities" said Dan Driscoll. The Friday Fun Night event features open racing for everyone which is a great opportunity to make several runs at the historic quarter-mile race track.

BACK TO BRACKETS THIS WEEKEND

Event Time Change on Saturday, June 20th

This weekend it's back to bracket racing at Cedar Falls Raceway. On Saturday, June 20 gates will now open at 11 AM with time trials underway at 1 PM. "We are responding to the overwhelming request to start earlier by the racers with our Saturday bracket and bike events" said Dan Driscoll. The Sunday schedule will remain the same.

The bracket program this weekend will include Super Pro/Pro combo with $1500 to win (these run separate until final round). In addition we have the return of the MBS Series along with Sportsman ET and Street Classes. Junior Dragsters will not have points because of the JuniorFest at Cordova Dragway Park (Cordova, IL), however Juniors can attend at CFR for a trophy race.

CFR will be open Friday Night (June 19) with a test-n-tune open for everyone.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, June 19. Open 5:30 PM, Race 6:30 PM
Saturday, June 20. Open 11 AM, Time Trials 1 PM, Elims to follow (RTC)
Sunday, June 21. Open 9 AM, Time Trials 10 AM, Elims to follow (No RTC)

STREET BIKES, OUTLAWS, OPEN COMP & TEST-N-TUNE RETURNS THIS SATURDAY

After an event earlier this season that featured the Street Bikes, the 10.5" heads-up doorslammers, Open Comp and Test-n-Tune, CFR is ready to do it again this Saturday, June 13. "At the first race of this type we had high winds that forced us to race 1/8 mile with the motorcycles" mentioned Driscoll "we hope to be able to see the bikes race on the quarter-mile this time" he continued.

Gates open at 11 AM with time runs underway around 12:30 PM. "If you haven't seen these cars and bikes race before it'll be one that you don't want to miss" said Driscoll.

IT'S TIME FOR MIDNIGHT MANIA
THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 6

The crazy and wild Midnight Mania Street Drags return to Cedar Falls Raceway this Saturday, June 6. "This event is just amazing, said Dan Driscoll, it's awesome to see the great variety of street cars at this event." The Midnight Mania Street Drags feature street legal cars, trucks and motorcycles in instant green action. In addition the famous "Ms. Cedar Falls Raceway Flag Girl' contest returns. Gates open Saturday evening at 8 PM with race action underway at 9 PM until 1 AM.

In addition to Midnight Mania on Saturday night, CFR will be open Friday evening for a Fun Night with open racing for everyone.

BEST BRACKET ATTENDANCE IN YEARS AT CFR POINTS RACES

Cedar Falls Raceway had it's best regular bracket race attendance in several years this past weekend, May 30 & 31. Nearly 175 entries made the first round call on Sunday. The hot hands in racing appeared to be Rob Livingston and Charlie Hamma although several other racers had very good weekends at well. Livingston took a win on Saturday in Super Pro and backed that up with a win in the Flaherty Truck and Auto Sales Quick 16 class on Sunday. Hamma won the Super Pro Class on Sunday and went on to win the NHRA King of the Track run-off as well. "Scott and I are very happy with the attendance and really appreciate the support from all over including the MDRA racers from Minnesota" said Dan Driscoll.

The next bracket points race of the season is June 20 & 21 and also includes a Flaherty Truck and Auto Sales Quick 16 on Sunday. 

BRACKET RACING, FLAHERTY Q-16 & KING OF THE TRACK THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31 will feature the return of bracket racing to Cedar Falls Raceway. In addition to the regular bracket classes there will be the Flaherty Auto, Truck and Trailer Sales Quick 16 and NHRA King of the Track on Sunday. "We are excited to have the first Flaherty Quick 16 of the season and the King of the Track race" mentioned Dumpster Dan Driscoll.

The Flaherty Q-16 features the quickest eight doorslammers and quickest eight dragsters. The NHRA King of the Track race will take the class winners in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Pure Street in a shoot-out for the special NHRA Wally Trophy. For complete details on this weekends events including Friday Fun Night with test-n-tune for everyone, please refer to the "this week @ CFR section" of our website.

2009 Flaherty Q-16 Purse 
Winner          $1,000
Runner-Up    $   400
Semi-Finals   $   100
Entry Fee      $   100 per vehicle

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.

NEW EVENT COMBINATION LOOKS PROMISING

Last Saturday (May 16) Cedar Falls Raceway hosted a new event that featured Street Bikes, 10.5" Outlaw Doorslammers, Open Comp and Test-n-Tune. While the weather conditions were less than ideal with very windy and cool conditions, the attendance and racing that took place was very encouraging for future scheduled events. "We had to limit racing to the 1/8th mile because of wind gusts of more than 40 mph, said Dan Driscoll, I can't wait to have the street bikes and open comp back with quarter-mile racing" he continued.

The next race that features these classes of competition plus test-n-tune is Saturday, June 13. "I can see that the fields will grow across the board with all the classes" concluded Driscoll.

CLASS DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR THE RACE
THIS SATURDAY MAY 16

This Saturday at Cedar Falls Raceway marks the beginning of what several racers and the track operators hope will be a great new program. The event, that should probably be known as Unpredictable Nationals features a new combination of race classes and vehicles probably never assembled together at one place at one time.

Below are the class details.

STREET BIKE SERIES

Heads-Up Pro-Street, 9.50 Index, .400 Pro-Tree
Heads-Up Super Street, 10.90 Index, .400 Pro-Tree
Street Bike ET Challenge, ET Race, Sportsman Tree
Note: Street Bike ET Challenge class will follow the same rules as the other street bike classes. $30 Entry Fee. See Bike Class Rules

10.5" TIRE DOOR CAR CHALLENGE

10.5" Heads-Up Challenge, 1/8 Mile, .400 Pro-Tree.

OPEN COMP
Open Comp class is designed for any year, make, and model car & truck. Dragsters and roadsters prohibited. Door vehicles only.
The Open Comp class will run on an Open Comp format with a 1-tenth (1/10th) breakout.

Qualifying Information, Ladder Type, & Tree
All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, Pro .500 Tree, Handicap Start.

The class will be qualified by positive reaction time (r/t) closest to “.000” based on a Pro .500 Tree. “.000” is considered perfect. Any negative r/t (-.001, -1.231, etc.) will be placed at the bottom of the qualifying ladder, the more negative the r/t is, the farther down the ladder the run will be placed. For cases in which identical reaction times are made, qualifying position will be based on a first-come first served: the first occurring r/t will be placed #1, the second occurrence of said r/t will be placed #2, and so on. Class will be paired according to qualifying positions, and then advance to eliminations. For more information go to www.mustangcentral.net

TEST-N-TUNE (Grudge Runs)
Race for your best time and or race your friends. It's fun and easy and great cheap entertainment. Bring out your car, truck or bike and have some FUN.

THE WILD "MIDNIGHT MANIA" RETURNS THIS SATURDAY TO CFR

The Rev-Hard Midnight Mania Street Drags returns to Cedar Falls Raceway this Saturday, May 9. The event features head-up grudge racing with street legal cars, trucks and motorcycles. "It's a neat event to race or watch" said Dan Driscoll "The racing is fast with a lot of cool vehicles from all over the area" he continued.

In addition to the instant green starts, CFR also hosts the Ms. Cedar Falls Raceway "Flag Girl" contest. Gates open Saturday at 8 PM with racing scheduled for 9 PM until 1 AM.

LOOKING AHEAD ...........
10.5" CARS, STREET BIKES & MORE

Coming soon on the Cedar Falls Raceway schedule of events is the first speciality race of the season. On Saturday, May 16 is the 10.5" outlaw cars, street bikes, open comp and test-n-tune event.

To stay consistent with our sister facility of Eddyville Raceway Park and the ADRL we have decided to race the 10.5" outlaw cars on an 1/8th mile format. The other classes contested at this event will all be on the quarter-mile including test-n-tune.

Gates open Saturday, May 16 at 11 AM with time trials underway at 12 Noon. The payout for the 10.5" class will be similar to what is posted at Eddyville and based on the total car count.

The Street Bike Series will also debut on May 16. "The future of the street bikes and an event dedicated for them rests on how many turnout" said Dan Driscoll. For the race on May 16, all the Street Bike classes including the Street Bike Bracket eliminator will have a payout based on the number of entries per class but not less than 80%. "Once we get a base of how many bikes to expect we will post standard payout's by class" continued Driscoll.

In addition, Open Comp returns as well as test-n-tune time runs open for everyone.

POINTS BRACKET RACES RE-SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND, MAY 2 & 3

Because of heavy rain throughout this past weekend, the Points Bracket Races originally scheduled for April 25 & 26 has been moved to Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3. "We definitely made the correct call as it rained almost all the time this past weekend" said Dan Driscoll. "The early forecast for this coming weekend is decent" continued Driscoll.

Cedar Falls Raceway will open Friday evening, May 1st for a Fun Night and open racing. Then on Saturday (May 2) gates will open at 11:30 AM with time trials underway at 1 PM. On Sunday (May 3), gates will open at 9 AM. Saturday and Sunday, bracket classes of Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Pure Street and Junior Dragster will be conducted. Test-n-tune is also always available.

FIRST BRACKET POINTS RACES THIS WEEKEND

This weekend, Saturday and Sunday April 25 & 26 is the first points bracket races of the season at Cedar Falls Raceway. "The forecast looks pretty decent for racing both Saturday and Sunday" said Dan Driscoll "it appears the temperatures will be in the 70's and that's awesome."

The new payout schedule will also be in effect with round money beginning with a second round win in both Super Pro and Pro classes. Additional classes of Sportsman, Pure Street and Junior Dragster will also be contested. Gates will open Saturday at 11:30 AM with time trials underway at 1 PM with eliminations to follow. On Sunday, gates re-open at 9 AM with time trials at 10 AM again followed by eliminations.

In addition, CFR will be open on Friday Night for an open test-n-tune. Watch the "Live Update" section of the CFR website for any weather or race updates that might happen throughout the event.

BRACKET CLASSES AT A GLANCE  
Super Pro & Pro (final round is Super Pro Vs Pro)
$1500 to Win. Round money begins with second round win.
Entry $80 per day or $150 2-day

Sportsman (12.00 & Up)
$200 to Win. Round money begins with second round win.
Entry $35 per day

Pure Street (12.00 & Up)
$50 to Win plus Trophy!
Entry $25 per day

Junior Dragster
Winner $50 Bond & Trophy
Entry $20 per day

CFR ADDS BONUS RACE
THIS FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 24

With an awesome forecast, Cedar Falls Raceway will be open this Friday, April 24 for a Fun Night. "Because we lost much of this past opening weekend due to rain, we decided to open this Friday for test-n-tune" said Dan Driscoll. "This Saturday and Sunday is our first points races of the season and we wanted to give those racers along with the test-n-tuners some track time" he continued.

Gates will open Friday at 5:30 PM with racing underway at 6:30 PM. Then on Saturday and Sunday, we will have Bracket Points Races #1 & #2. On Saturday, gates will open early at 11:30 AM with time runs underway at 1 PM with eliminations to follow. Sunday, gates open at 9 AM.

NEED A SUMMER JOB? ........ READ BELOW

Cedar Falls Raceway has immediate openings for the following part-time positions:

Concession Manager (must have experience in food operations & safety)
Concession Workers
Starting Line 
Security
Announcer (must have some knowledge of drag racing)
Miscellaneous

We will train individuals who are motivated and want to be on great team with fun people. If you don't mind working weekends and you like the racing environment, we want to hear from you!

Contact Dan Driscoll at cfrmanager@aol.com or call our main office for details (309) 654-2110.

OPENING WEEKEND IS HERE

THIS SAT & SUN, APRIL 18-19

It's finally time to hear the sound of race engines, as Cedar Falls Raceway opens for the 2009 season this weekend, April 18 & 19. "We have been doing a lot of work to get the place ready" said Dan Driscoll, "the help from volunteer day was awesome."

Gates open Saturday at 10 AM and both days include a "Low Roller" Bracket race in addition to test-n-tune, Jr Points & Trophy. Racing on both days will start at 11 AM. However, gates on Sunday will open at 9 AM to accommodate those racers who are having their chassis certified. In addition, a swap meet will be held each day. "It's a great way to get those old parts sold" continued Driscoll.

OPENING WEEKEND FAST FACTS
Sat & Sun, April 18 - 19
Open Saturday at 10 AM & Sunday at 9 AM
Racing 11 AM each day
Adults $10, Kids (6-12) $3, Under 6 Free
Test-n-Tune $25
Trophy $30 - All Run (No Slicks or Open Headers)
Swap Space $15 per day (all the room you need & Includes 1 person)

Junior Dragster (Sat & Sun)
Winner $50 Savings Bond + Trophy
Runner-up Trophy
Entry $20

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.  

FORECAST LOOKS GOOD FOR VOLUNTEER DAY

The forecast for this Saturday's Volunteer Day (April 11) at Cedar Falls Raceway is for sunny conditions with a high in the mid-50's. "That's a great forecast and we are anxious to get going on various projects around the facility" said Manager Dan Driscoll.

Volunteer Day will get underway at 9 AM and last throughout the day. All those who volunteer will be get a free race voucher. For more information you may contact Dan Driscoll at 309-738-7446.

VOLUNTEER DAY PROJECTS ANNOUNCED

With the Cedar Falls Raceway Volunteer Day (Saturday, April 11) around the
corner, a list of projects has been announced. "We have our work cut out for us
and winter has been hard on the facility" said Dan Driscoll "We hope many people
will come out to lend a hand"

2009 Volunteer Day Project List
Install guardrail
Renovate Pit Food Stand  
Scrape and Paint exterior of pit side food building & bathrooms
Scrape and Paint exterior of Tower
Fix wooden window on spectator food building 
Move new Novelty Building into place 
Fix plumbing in bathrooms
Pick garbage

Tools and Equipment
Skid Steer
Backhoe
Heavy lawn roller
Cutting torch
Electric Impact
Paint Rollers, Pans & Tools
Ladders 
Wrenches and basic Tools 

VOLUNTEER DAY MOVED
TO SATURDAY, APRIL 11th

The Volunteer Day for Cedar Falls Raceway originally scheduled for April 4, 2009 has been moved to Saturday, April 11, 2009. "We hope the word get's out for Volunteers for Saturday, April 11th" said Dan Driscoll. "There is always a lot to work to get doneafter aharsh winter" he mentioned.

Volunteer Day will be underway beginning at 9 AM and goes throughout the day. Often, we have people drop in throughout the day to help out as well. AllVolunteers will receive a Free Fun Day Pass. In addition a lunch will be provided. If you plan on attending and can bring tools, please do so. Typically, we are in need of paint brushes and handles, rakes, shovels, trimmers, etc.

Should you need more information, please contact Dan at 309-738-7446.

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

CEDAR FALLS RACEWAY EMPLOYMENT RALLY SCHEDULED

The Cedar Falls Raceway Employee Meeting and Rally is scheduled for Friday, March 20 at the Cedar Falls Holiday Inn at 6:30 PM. The meeting is for current employees and those interested in working during 2009. Cedar Falls Raceway is in need of several part-time employees in a variety of positions. "We like to get everyone together to talk about 2009 plans as well as invite any interested people who want to be on the team to attend" said Manager Dan Driscoll.

Available Part-time Positions
Track-side (starting line, waterbox, etc)
Concessions (cook and staff)
Technical Services
Gate Security
Etc

Cedar Falls Raceway is an equal opportunity employer. If you interested in working for us you must be a highly motivated individual looking to work in a fun environment.

OPEN COMP DATES PLUS FORD FUN DAY ADDED FOR 2009

Race dates for the 2009 Open Comp Series are now set for 2009. For details onthe "Open Comp"class (that features pro-light racing) go to www.mustangcentral.net(Open Comp is open to all brands).

Another race event now scheduled for 2009 at Cedar Falls Raceway is a Ford Fun Day on Saturday, Oct 3rd. "Originally the October 3rd date was a Street Bike Shoot-out event, however that event date changed as listed elsewhere on our site" said Dan Driscoll. "Now that October 3 is availablewe will have an exclusive Ford Event on that date" continued Driscoll.

In addition to a Ford test-n-tune and theOpen Comp class there will additional Ford classesconducted. Additional information will beforthcoming.

2009 OPEN COMP DATES
Saturday, May 16
Saturday, June 13
Saturday, Oct 3 - (with Ford Fun Day)

SCHEDULE CHANGES ANNOUNCED

While the additional dates for the Flaherty Auto, Truck and Trailer Sales Quick 16 has been announced, there are also some additional changes to the 2009 Schedule of Events. “We moved some things around to accommodate the new Street Bike and 10.5” Car classes we have in the works as well as a rain date for the first bracket points races” said Dan Driscoll.

Details on the Street Bike Series and new 10.5” class will be announced soon. In the meantime, all the additional schedule changes are listed below.

• Sat & Sun, May 2 & 3 is the rain date for April 25 & 26 Points Bracket Races #1 & #2.
• Saturday, May 16 is now Street Bikes, 10.5” Outlaw Cars & Test-n-Tune
• Saturday, June 13 date has been added with Street Bikes, 10.5” Cars & Test-n-Tune.
• Saturday, July 11 the track is closed
• Saturday, July 18 is now Street Bikes, 10.5” Cars & Test-n-Tune
• Saturday, Oct 3 the track is now closed

QUICK 16 RETURNS TO CFR FOR 2009

Flaherty Signs for Program

The Quick 16 Series will return to Cedar Falls Raceway in 2009 with support from Flaherty Auto, Truck and Trailer Sales. “We are pleased to announce the dates for this year and special thanks goes Denis Flaherty for supporting this program” said Dan Driscoll.

The Quick 16 is a popular class featuring the quickest and fastest dragsters and door slammers on the property in bracket showdown. Details on the pay-out will be forth coming as additional associated sponsors are being sought. “Clearly the more sponsorship we get the better the purse will be” continued Driscoll.

2009 QUICK 16 DATES

Sunday, May 31

Sunday, June 21

Saturday, July 25 (Night of Fire)

Sunday, Aug 16

Sunday, Sept 13

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.

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

Eddyville Raceway Park
Saturday,  April 18th, 9am - 4pm
For appointment call: 641-969-5596
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

MEETING FOR STREET BIKE RACERS SET

A meeting has been set for any street bike racers who are interested in a program at Cedar Falls Raceway in 2009. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn (Cedar Falls) on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7 PM.

We will discuss the classes, dates and more. If you have an interest in street bikes and racing be at this meeting!

PLANS FOR A QUICK 16 SERIES ARE COMING TOGETHER

A popular question seems to be; will there be a Quick 16 Series at Cedar Falls Raceway in 2009? The answer is YES. We are happy to say that we are in negotiations with several companies to sponsor the series. "We know how important quick racing is to a lot of people" said Operator Dan Driscoll. "We hope to have the dates and details set by the Banquet on Saturday, February 21"  In addition, all the information will be released on this site.

BANQUET DEADLINE FOR TICKETS FAST APPROACHING

The Cedar Falls Raceway deadline for ordering banquet tickets is fast approaching and is on February 16, 2009. "We have had a decent response so far and have had several people indicate their planning on attending that have not sent their reservations in yet" said Dan Driscoll. "We just though we should remind everyone to get their reservations in" he continued. The Cedar Falls Raceway Banquet is scheduled for February 21st at the Holiday Inn at Cedar Falls.

"It's a great time to honor racers from 2008" mentioned Driscoll. In addition to the banquet facilities, the Holiday Inn has rooms available for overnight stays. However, the special rate and room availability are only guaranteed through February 7. Contact the Holiday Inn at # 319-277-2239 should you want to make reservations. You can also make your banquet reservations using a credit card by call the main race track office at 309-654-2110.

SPRING WARM-UP BRACKET DETAILS ANNOUNCED

OPENING WEEKEND APRIL 18 & 19

The sound of engines will come to life at the Spring Warm-Up and Swap Meet on April 18 & 19 at Cedar Falls Raceway. “Opening weekend is always a lot of fun as everyone gets their groove back” said Manager Dan Driscoll.

In addition to test-n-tune, trophy and the swap meet, CFR is announcing a two day “Low Roller” bracket race. “We have heard from some racers that they want more bracket days” explained Driscoll. “So we decided to add April 18 & 19 to the bracket schedule with a “Low Roller” class and if things go well we will add more dates for 2009” he continued.

The bracket program will consist of a Box/No-Box Combo (non-points) plus Junior Points Races # 1 & 2.

Saturday and Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2009
Gates Open 10 AM, Time Trials 11 AM
Adults $10, Kids (6-12) $3, Under 6 Free
Test-N-Tune $25
Trophy $30 - All Run (No Slicks or Open Headers)
Swap Space $15 per day (all the room you need)

Junior Dragster (Sat & Sun)
Winner $50 Savings Bond + Trophy
Runner-up Trophy
Entry $20

THE SPIN STOPS HERE ..............

Now that the preliminary 2009 schedule has been released, we have received some calls concerning the changes to the schedule. Some positive and some negative. There is really no spin to be made here as we are doing what is needed to keep CFR open. We don't think some racers understand actually how many bracket events there will be at CFR in 2009.

We do wish we could have a bracket race every weekend and specials on the holidays, but the cold hard facts is that there is just not enough support (now) for that to happen. Additionally, work continues on a Quick 16 Series for 2009. We do need some sponsor help to make this a decent racer program. So, if you are in the position to get involved or know someone that is, let us know. We will also have higher pay-out bracket races on Night of Fire and the Terry Stumpf Race. It should also be noted that we are working on another big money race, should the sponsorship come through we will set a date.

2009 BRACKET DATES (As of Jan 21, 2009)
April 18 & 19 -- Non-Points Bracket Race (payout to be announced soon) + Jr Pts #1 & 2
April 25 & 26 -- Points Races + Jr Pts #3 & 4
May 30 & 31 -- Points Races + Jr Pts #5 & 6
June 20 & 21 - Points Races / No Jrs (JuniorFest of Drag Racing @ Cordova)
July  25 -- Night of Fire (payout to be announced- non points) + Jr Points #7
Aug 1 & 2 -- NHRA National Open, Brackets Each Day + Jr Points #8 & 9
Aug 15 & 16 -- Points Races + Jr Pts #10 & 11
Sept 12 & 13 -- Points Races + Jr Pts #12 & 13
Oct 10 & 11 -- Terry Stumpf Memorial Race / No Jrs (Jr Halloween Nats @ Eddyville)

10 Bracket Points Races with 17 Bracket events total. 
13 Junior Points Races

NATIONAL HOT ROD DIESEL ASSOCIATION
COMES TO MIDWEST

The National Hot Rod Diesel Association is bringing their brand of racing to the Midwest this year with events at Cordova Dragway Park (Saturday, April 25) and Cedar Falls Raceway (Saturday, Sept 26). The NHRDA events feature five classes of competition for diesel powered vehicles. "I was shocked when I heard how fast some of these diesel entries run" said Scott Gardner. "I know here in the Midwest we have a decent amount of interest in this type of vehicle."

The classes of competition that will be conducted at both CDP and CFR events are Top Diesel, Pro-Stock Diesel, Pro-Street Diesel, Super Street Diesel & Sportsman Diesel ET. Along with the diesel competition, both tracks will also have a Fun Day event with racing open for everyone. Complete event details will be forthcoming. For more information on the diesel drags go to www.nhrda.com 

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

SCHEDULE CHANGES MADE FOR 2009 AT CFR

Significant changes have been made to the 2009 schedule of events at Cedar Falls Raceway. “The changes are necessary to keep the facility in operation” said Dan Driscoll. “With the current economic conditions we have to make smart business decisions and for CFR that means fewer events with the ones we host being better” he continued.

Cedar Falls Raceway will be open every Friday Night for a Fun Event which will include test-n-tune, trophy and a gamblers race. “We have added to gamblers race to our Friday night’s for our local bracket racers so that they can race in competition for a cash pay-out” mentioned Driscoll.

The Points Bracket Series will be made up of five 2 day events (10 events total), in addition we have a few Saturday Fun Days (test, trophy and gamblers) with a street bike shoot-out class as well. The street bike racers have been asking for some consideration and now they have their chance.

Major events returning in 2009 include the Night of Fire (July 25), The NHRA National Open (Aug 1 & 2), The Harleys and Hot Rods (Aug 22) plus the Terry Stumpf Memorial Bracket Bash (Oct 10 & 11).

A new event expected to be one of the most popular ever at Cedar Falls Raceway is Arm Drop Live starring Rich Christensen (Sept 4 & 5). Arm Drop Live is exactly like Pinks All-Out but doesn’t have the hassle of TV cameras present. More information will be released soon on the Arm Drop event including pre-entering, advance tickets and more. Click here for the 2009 Schedule of Events.

CEDAR FALLS RACEWAY ANNOUNCES
2009 REVISED BRACKET PROGRAM

Cedar Falls Raceway will make some changes to the 2009 bracket racing program. “We had a lot of things to consider” said Dan Driscoll. “We wanted to be sure we looked at the program from the standpoint of economics” he said.

The 2009 bracket program will consist of 10 points races. These events will all be contested in a 2-day (Sat & Sun) format to ease the cost associated with transportation. After much consideration, the bracket classes will continue as quarter-mile races with the same class structure as 2008. Some of the other special bracket events (Terry Stumpf Memorial, etc) will be conducted on the 1/8th mile format.

The pay-out for Super Pro/Pro classes will be modified as it will now feature guaranteed 2nd round win money. “With the pay from the top program we had in 2008, the classes didn’t always have second round win money and with today’s economy we wanted to be sure that was the case in 2009” mentioned Driscoll.

The 2009 points bracket classes and payout is listed below.