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Website Update: TECH
We are currently updating the CDRA website. There is a new main menu heading "Tech" for Technical articles, PDF Files, Application Notes, Data sheets, or links to tech on interesting websites, that may be useful to fellow racers. If you have information that we might share please send it along and we will get it up on the website. To send me E-Mail, go to the contacts page, click on 2010 Executive, and then select me (Ross Hay) from the list. Attach your file or link to your E-Mail and perhaps a quick note on how it has helped you.
Ross Hay Webmaster.
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Message From the President
Calgary Drag Racing Association
Drag Racing has had solid roots in Calgary for many years. Some of the world’s best racers and most successful teams have called Calgary and Southern Alberta home. With Friday night’s Secret Street as popular as ever, and more cars being built and maintained for competition, it would be a shame if they could no longer participate locally. In the past year, Motorsport and Drag Racing enthusiasts have given City Hall notice that they will not go away quietly. Behind the scenes, negotiations and planning continues for next season and the next few years.
It is important that the CDRA and its members stay diligent and remain upbeat and enthusiastic about the future. For the 2010 season, it is likely that the CDRA will be required to put on a drag racing program at Race City. This requires participation of local enthusiasts and hopefully will attract some out of town supporters. There is a city election coming in the next year and since politicians pay close attention to numbers, membership is one way of showing them that there is keen interest in our sport. The cost of Membership in the CDRA will remain the same for the 2010 season. Becoming a member of the CDRA allows the participant to compete for yearend point championships. It also gives the member discounts at our local sponsor’s businesses. During planning for the upcoming season, other member benefits will be looked at such as reduced gate fees. The monthly general meetings are where the decisions will be made for the future of the CDRA and everyone is welcome to join in on the discussion. I look forward to seeing you there.
W.A. (Andy) Hockin
President
Calgary Drag Racing Association
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CDRA 2009 Champions Our 2009 Banquet was time to crown our 2009 CDRA champions. Our award winners were; Taylor Leoppky Jr. Dragster and overall Point Champion Brandon Bowen 2nd Jr. Dragster John Way 3rd Jr. Dragster Joel Bowen Super Sportsman Champion Rod Hymas 2nd Super Sportsman Andy Hockin 3rd Super Sportsman Tom Bonin Pro Sportsman Champion Al Hunter 2nd Pro Sportsman Rick Butt 3rd Pro Sportsman Harry Svingen Sportsman Champion Eric Shenkenfelder 2nd Sportsman Andy Seabrook 3rd Sportsman Greg Westling Motorcycle Champion Mark Hall 2nd Motorcycle Mike Stairs 3rd Motorcycle |
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2010 CDRA Executive President Andy Hockin VP Steve Bunn VP Jason Born Treasurer Al Bailey (Temp) Secretary Lori Duncan Web Master Ross Hay A Special thanks goes out to our 2009 executive, who have worked so hard on our behalf under difficult circumstances. Thanks to Al Bailey, Marty Supple, Don Fergin, Tom & Nancy Bonin, Rick Butt, Darlene Montplaisir, Steve Bunn, and Larry Ernst for all your hard work. Please help your 2010 CDRA executive, and lend them your support for the uncertain and challenging times ahead. |
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A great big "Thankyou" is in order for 8 Ball Paving, and Burnco to make the track improvements to the racing surface. Without the tireless efforts of our "Pres" Al Baily this would never have happend. Thanks to all who helped. Now with a bit of help from mother nature we can have the best season ever. No Excuses come out and RACE!
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We need volunteers to help at various positions at Race City People who would like to work at the admission gates, tower computor, water boxes traffic directors etc. Contact Al Bailey 403-689-7053 or Marty Supple 403-860-6798. |
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If you want to go fast, you have to play by the rules. Some racers never seem to understand why they need to install precautionary items. It is all in the interest of keeping the sport as safe as possible and allowing you to return to do it again another day. Sure you can probably sneak by tech once in awhile, but is it worth it?
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The next general meeting of the CDRA will be held at The Laugh Shop in the Blackfoot Inn on Monday, Feb. 15th/2010 at 7:30 PM.
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