Rain and Un-seasonally cold weather is forecast for the Calgary area this weekend. The CDRA executive have decided to postpone our August 28th/29th race to the next available date, Sept 11th/12th. With the high probability of Rain and daytime highs barely out of the single digits, track prep and driver safety are a serious concern. We hope to see you in September. 

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Congratulations to Joe Polito Our King of the Hill!

  Super Sportsman  Winner: Larry Howrish

Paving at Race City Drag Strip

Race City will be paving the drag strip shortly.  The paving to 1/8 mile will be paid for by Race City.  The track is good beyond 1000 feet.  An additional $17,000 is needed to repave to 1000 feet.  This will be done by selling signage and through other sponsorship.  All funds raised will go directly to repaving the track.  If anyone knows of a person, group or business that would be willing to help out, let the CDRA or Race City staff know this and they will be contacted with the details.  This is an opportunity to better the facility and improve racing for the next 2 seasons and perhaps beyond.

Thanks.

Andy Hockin
President
CDRA

Hello All, and welcome to another year of racing with the Calgary Drag Racing Association!!

In case some of you haven’t heard, Art Mackenzie has signed a 2-year extension with the City of Calgary.

As well, Race City is now officially sanctioned by the AHRA.

This year AHRA will be hosting 3 races here in Calgary.

The first race goes on June 18, 19, and 20^th.

This is part of their Reunion tour and continues Race City’s Fathers Day Funny Car Tradition. We are sure some of you remember the heyday of the AHRA!

Come to our next general meeting on April 19^th to find out more.

It’s still at the same place, the Laugh Shop at the Blackfoot Inn at 7:30PM.

One of AHRAs stipulations is you HAVE to be a member to race at one of their events.

A big plus if you renew your CDRA Membership before April 30^th is you get a free membership with the AHRA, which costs $65.00.

As well, you get reduced racing fees at all CDRA events, a chance for a trophy at the end of the year, ALL that prize money and a nifty sticker for your car too!

The AHRA events will cost $150 for the weekend, $125 if you preregister, and they feature large purses, even money for the juniors.

An added benefit of registering ahead of time is early pit entrance privileges, and likely a better pit area.

Thanks to all of you who have helped out in the past

We are looking for volunteers, for this year.

We need:

Gate/Admission staff

Track prep

Water box

Starting line

Staging, etc.

If you get knocked out early, don’t go home, pitch in and help. Working the water box is the best seat in the house. Just be sure to let a few others in on the fun.

See you all at the meeting!!

Andy Hockin

President CDRA

Performance Parts Center has notified the CDRA that members will recieve wholesale pricing on any purchase.  Members should indicate that they are a 2010 member to recieve the benefit.  Dwayne at Performance Parts will also be selling memberships at the store for anyone who wishes to take advantage of their offer. 

CDRA 2010 Racing Schedule (Revised):

• May 29, 30: CDRA Bracket Race, NHRDA
• Jun 5: CDRA Bracket Race, Sat Evening
• Jun 19, 20: AHRA Reunion Tour, Fathers Day
• Jul 3: CDRA Bracket Race, Sat Evening
• Jul 24: CDRA Bracket Race, Sat Evening
• Aug 7: CDRA Bracket Race, Sat Evening
• Aug 28, 29: AHRA Sportsman, Bracket Race
• Sept 11, 12: AHRA Sportsman, Bracket Race

The reason the schedule had to be revised was that Race City lost communication with each other and double booked the weekend. As usual we end up with having to move our events.

Thankyou volunteers for all the help at the World of Wheels. 

This also came from Rick Francescone:

Andy Hockin

President, CDRA