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, the CDRA will be putting on a drag racing program at Race City.There will be the traditional 5 bracket classes as well as the possibility of Heads Up Outlaw racing and a Street Legal 4 cyl entry-level class. The AHRA is also going to host several races including a Reunion Tour Fathers Day Event and Sportsman Big Buck Brackets.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 includes free membership in the AHRA as well as 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 held on the 3rd Monday at the Laugh Shop in the Blackfoot Inn 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) HockinPresidentCalgary Drag Racing Association
