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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
DRO’s resident ‘toonist couldn’t resist doing one more cartoon for us for the 2007 year so we give you our Happy New Year ‘toon courtesy of Jeff “Fink” DeGrandis and we echo his message. A happy and better 2008 for all of you from all of us! [12/28/07]
NEITHER SNOW NOR. . .
The 7th annual HangoverFest will go on in spite of nearly 6 inches of snow that fell on Cordova Dragway, Cordova, IL, on Friday, December 28. "The weather is what makes this event so special" said Track Operator Scott Gardner. "We will have pit area, return roads and race track cleared of the snow and ready to go" he continued.
The Hangoverfest is the only Midwest event with drag racing on New Years day. Gates open at 10 AM with racing underway at 11 AM into the late afternoon. "One year we had a winter storm warning as still had a great turn-out and a lot of fun; so this year should be a piece of cake" added Gardner. Admission is $10 to watch or race. In addition, free aspirin and can coozies will be given out at the gate. The heated Interstate Batteries Cafe will also be open with food and beverage as well as $1 Bloody Mary’s for those 21 and older and not racing.
For the latest information, visit Cordovadrag.com or call 309-654-2110. [12/28/07]
NOR HEAT. . .
The eighth-mile Barona (CA) Dragstrip will also hold Hangover Nationals
including A New Year's Eve Goblin Gambler Re-Run on Monday, Dec. 31.
Two classes: Electronics and Non-Electronics - both compete for
$2500 in each class to win. Following that - a $1000 run-of between the
winners! There will also be a Trophy Bracket race and a Run for the Money.
Test and Tune lanes will be open. There will be a live band and other
festivities to ring in the New Year.
On Tuesday will be the Hangover Nationals featuring QUICK EIGHT SHOOTOUTS, GAMBLERS, Run for the Money and a Trophy Bracket. Chase that headache away with the smell of burnt rubber and some High Powered Horse Power
Gates open each day at 7 am, tech at 8 am, racing starts at 9 am. Admission: $10 per person (including drivers, spectators and crew) Tech card and race entry fees vary, see the web site for more info at http://www.baronadrags.com/ [12/28/07]