Major Advertising Opportunity Available
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Business owners, here is your chance to become the second most popular thing to see at Dragway 42 (right after Theresa
at the Payout Window) as the sponsor of Dragway 42's water truck.
Imagine the attention your company would receive as Jack makes his way through the pits during the race weekend spreading the word about your business while keeping the dust under control as your company name, phone, website, etc. are displayed on the sides of the water truck.
This is a serious advertising opportunity that can not be replicated anywhere else at the track. Share your message, expose racers and spectators to your product or service, and take home the satisfaction of being the sponsor of the most requested Dragway 42 enhancement for 2008.
Please, no tire kickers! Legitimate players should contact the Dragway 42 Marketing and Media Office at 330-475-7774 or by email at Advertising@Dragway42.com
Business owners, here is your chance to become the second most popular thing to see at Dragway 42 (right after Theresa
at the Payout Window) as the sponsor of Dragway 42's water truck.
Imagine the attention your company would receive as Jack makes his way through the pits during the race weekend spreading the word about your business while keeping the dust under control as your company name, phone, website, etc. are displayed on the sides of the water truck.
This is a serious advertising opportunity that can not be replicated anywhere else at the track. Share your message, expose racers and spectators to your product or service, and take home the satisfaction of being the sponsor of the most requested Dragway 42 enhancement for 2008.
Please, no tire kickers! Legitimate players should contact the Dragway 42 Marketing and Media Office at 330-475-7774 or by email at Advertising@Dragway42.com
Time Trial Survey For Top and Mod Class Drivers
Monday, January 28, 2008
As promised by Toby at Saturday's Awards Banquet, a survey has been created for the Top and Mod class drivers concerning their preference on what distance to run for time trials for their class. Eliminations in Top and Mod will be run on the 1/8th mile again in 2008.
In 2007, all time trials for all classes were run on the 1/4 mile.
The survey is ONLY for drivers who plan to run in the Top or Mod classes at Dragway 42 in 2008. You will be required to include your name, email address, and car number for us to consider your response. Your individual responses WILL be kept private. You may respond to the survey through Friday, February 8.
For the Top Class time trial survey, click
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For the Mod Class time trial survey, click.
As promised by Toby at Saturday's Awards Banquet, a survey has been created for the Top and Mod class drivers concerning their preference on what distance to run for time trials for their class. Eliminations in Top and Mod will be run on the 1/8th mile again in 2008.
In 2007, all time trials for all classes were run on the 1/4 mile.
The survey is ONLY for drivers who plan to run in the Top or Mod classes at Dragway 42 in 2008. You will be required to include your name, email address, and car number for us to consider your response. Your individual responses WILL be kept private. You may respond to the survey through Friday, February 8.
For the Top Class time trial survey, click
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For the Mod Class time trial survey, click
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Increased Cash Purses & New Special Events Highlight
2008 Season Announcements From Dragway 42 Banquet
2008 Season Announcements From Dragway 42 Banquet
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Several hundred racers, family members, sponsors, and fans gathered Saturday night as Dragway 42 honored the top racers from the track's 50th Anniversary and unveiled the approximately 140 race event, 2008 season plans.
The honorees shared heartfelt stories from their championship seasons and one junior dragster competitor delighted the crowd by sharing his dad's fatherly advice about how a certain body part would feel when he finally goes "really, really fast".
In addition to the racers who received their championship prizes, awards, and checks, all of those in attendance had a chance to share in a huge door prize pool of over 200 items valued at more than $9,000. The "grand prize" door prize of the winner's choice of any pair of Goodyear racing slicks courtesy of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company went to Mod racer Jeff Pishner while the special events gold card went to "Anything Goes" racer Steve Dembowski.
The evening finished with the release of the 2008 event schedule at Dragway 42 as well as the announcements of several new events and higher purses in upper classes of competition.
Below are some of the 2008 season highlights.
The $250,000 Summit SuperSeries program returns to Dragway 42 in 2008 with 14 point races being held on Sundays, April 20 and 27; May 11 and 18; June 1, 8, 22, and 29; July 13 and 27; August 10 and 24; and September 7 and 14.
Racers are NOT required to a member of track points nor the IHRA to compete at any or all of these events and will receive the the full purse however those who wish to competed for the season long track championships as well as the Summit SuperSeries awards and contingencies will be required to be both a member of the Dragway 42 points program and a member of the IHRA.
Top Class
The Top Class e.t. guidelines and rules remain the same for 2008 (0-7.99 1/8th mile; delay boxes allowed; no bikes) while the PURSE has been INCREASED in the class for all 14 points events. The season-long track points champion in Top will be crowned the Summit SuperSeries "Box" champion from Dragway 42.
When the Top Class car count is 64 or more, the class will pay $2,000 to win; $700 to runner-up; $200 to semi-finalist; and $25 round money beginning with a driver's 2nd round win of the day. If the Top Class car count is below 64 entries, Dragway 42 still guarantees a minimum purse of $1,000 to win; $350 to runner-up; and $100 to the semi-finalists with the $25 round money.
The car and driver entry fee for the 2008 Top Class is $50.00
Mod Class
The Mod Class sees a small adjustment in e.t. guidelines for 2008 (expanding by 1/2 second to 0-9.49 1/8th mile), while the remaining class rules stay unchanged (no delay boxes allowed; no bikes) and a PURSE INCREASE for the 14 points events. The season-long track points champion in Mod will be crowned the Summit SuperSeries "No Box" champion from Dragway 42.
When the Mod Class car count is 64 or more, the class will pay $1,500 to win; $500 to runner-up; $150 to semi-finalist; and $15 round money beginning with a driver's 2nd round win of the day. If the Mod Class car count is below 64 entries, Dragway 42 still guarantees a minimum purse of $750 to win; $250 to runner-up; and $75 to the semi-finalists with the $15 round money.
The car and driver entry fee for the 2008 Mod Class is $40.00
Street Class
The Akron Horsepower Street Class sees a tightening in e.t. guidelines for 2008 (changing to 12.00-17.99 1/4 mile), while the remaining class rules stay unchanged (footbrake only; no bikes) and a guaranteed PURSE INCREASE for the 14 points events.
The class will pay $250 to win and $50 to runner-up with $10 round money beginning with a driver's 2nd round win of the day.
The car and driver entry fee for the 2008 Street Class is $20.00
Street class racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship will be working towards year-end bonuses of $500 cash, a 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, plaque, and Kruger's Photo package for the track champion; $200 cash and a plaque for the track runner-up; and $100 cash and a plaque for the 3rd place racer. Point racers are also eligible for the Summit SuperSeries contingency awards for an event win or runner-up.
Pro Bike Class
The Vanson Leathers Pro Bike Class returns in 2008 the same guidelines and purse as 2007. The Pro Bike class remains an all-run, no-box class for dial-ins of 0-9.50 on the 1/8th mile.
At the 14 points events, bike racers will competed for 50% of the total bike and rider entry fees to the class winner and 25% of the total bike and rider entry fees to the class runner-up. The bike and rider entry fee is $35.00
Pro Bike racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship in the class will be working towards year end bonuses of $500 Vanson Leathers certificate, 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, plaque, and Kruger's Photos package for the track champion; $300 Vanson Leathers certificate and plaque for the track runner-up; $200 Vanson Leathers certificate and plaque for the 3rd place finisher; and $100 Vanson Leathers certificate and plaque to the 4th place finisher. Point racers are also eligible for the Summit SuperSeries contingency awards for an event win or runner-up.
Junior Dragster - Junior Fuel Class
The Pat Catan's Craft Centers Junior Fuel Class returns in 2008 the same guidelines and purse as 2007.
The Junior Fuel class is open to 13-17 year olds, with dial-ins of 7.90 and slower racing for $100 cash to win and $35 cash to runner-up with $5 cash round money beginning with the racer's 2nd round win of the day. The car and driver entry fee is $20
Junior Fuel racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship in the class will be working towards year end bonuses of $500 Savings Bond, 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, plaque, and Kruger's Photos package for the track champion; $250 Savings Bond and plaque for the track runner-up; and $100 Savings Bond and plaque for the 3rd place finisher. Point racers are also eligible for the Summit SuperSeries contingency awards for an event win or runner-up.
Junior Dragster - Junior Super Stock Class
The World Cup Coffee Junior Super Stock Class returns in 2008 with a PURSE INCREASE, but otherwise unchanged guidelines from 2007.
The Junior Super Stock class is open to 10-12 year olds, with dial-ins of 8.90 and slower racing for $100 cash to win and $35 cash to runner-up with $5 cash round money beginning with the racer's 2nd round win of the day. The car and driver entry fee remains unchanged from 2007 at $20
Junior Super Stock racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship in the class will be working towards year end bonuses of $350 Savings Bond, 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, plaque, and Kruger's Photos package for the track champion; $200 Savings Bond and plaque for the track runner-up; and $100 Savings Bond and plaque for the 3rd place finisher. Point racers are also eligible for the Summit SuperSeries contingency awards for an event win or runner-up.
Junior Dragster - Junior Stock Class
The World Cup Coffee Junior Stock Class in 2008 the same guidelines and awards as 2007.. The Junior Stock class is open to 8-9 year olds, with dial-ins of 12.90 and slower racing for trophies to all round winners. The car and driver entry fee remains unchanged at $20
Junior Super Stock racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship in the class will be working towards year end bonuses of a 5 foot tall trophy, 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, and Kruger's Photos package for the track champion; 2 foot trophy for the track runner-up; and 1 foot tall trophy for the 3rd place finisher. There is no charge to sign up for the track points program in Junior Stock.
The following dates offer special, non point events with guaranteed purses of $1,500 or more to win.
Dragway 42 "ALL OUT"
From April through October, the first Friday night event of the month* will feature Dragway 42 "ALL OUT" presented by Akron Horsepower.
Run in addition to the scheduled test and tune, street race, and grudge race night program, for no additional entry fee Dragway 42 "ALL OUT" will feature the 8 closest matched cars of the evening racing "ALL OUT", heads-up, no breakout, on a pro tree for a minimum purse of $200.
Since it's the closest 8 cars, it may be eight 9 second cars or it may be eight 15 second cars, but they will be no sandbagging, judges decisions final, "ALL OUT" events.
*The July event will be run Friday, July 11
Dragway 42 "100 MPH Club"
The highly successful, Dragway 42 "100 MPH Club" presented by Akron Horsepower will return for 2008 and is better than ever.
From April 1 through October 29, each Tuesday Night street race, grudge race, and test & tune program will feature 3 qualifying sessions for the Dragway 42 100 MPH Club for street legal cars.
For just $1 per qualifying attempt, racers try to earn a 100 MPH Club decal and a spot on the Dragway42.com list of members, listed by MPH.
New this year is the awarding each Tuesday night of a custom trophy for the fastest MPH car from the 3 qualifying sessions that evening.
Dragway 42 Friday Night Gambler Races
For 2008 Dragway 42 has added a 100% payback, Gambler Race program to the regularly scheduled Friday night street race, grudge race, and test & tune events.
For those who wish to participate, an additional $20 entry will be collected in the staging lanes that will fund the 100% payback purse.
It's a great way to take home some $$$ while keeping your driving skills sharp.
More details concerning the 2008 season at Dragway 42 will be posted on the website over the upcoming days.
To view or download the printable, day-by-day 2008 Dragway 42 schedule, click.
Several hundred racers, family members, sponsors, and fans gathered Saturday night as Dragway 42 honored the top racers from the track's 50th Anniversary and unveiled the approximately 140 race event, 2008 season plans.
The honorees shared heartfelt stories from their championship seasons and one junior dragster competitor delighted the crowd by sharing his dad's fatherly advice about how a certain body part would feel when he finally goes "really, really fast".
In addition to the racers who received their championship prizes, awards, and checks, all of those in attendance had a chance to share in a huge door prize pool of over 200 items valued at more than $9,000. The "grand prize" door prize of the winner's choice of any pair of Goodyear racing slicks courtesy of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company went to Mod racer Jeff Pishner while the special events gold card went to "Anything Goes" racer Steve Dembowski.
The evening finished with the release of the 2008 event schedule at Dragway 42 as well as the announcements of several new events and higher purses in upper classes of competition.
Below are some of the 2008 season highlights.
Sunday Summit SuperSeries Events
The $250,000 Summit SuperSeries program returns to Dragway 42 in 2008 with 14 point races being held on Sundays, April 20 and 27; May 11 and 18; June 1, 8, 22, and 29; July 13 and 27; August 10 and 24; and September 7 and 14.
Racers are NOT required to a member of track points nor the IHRA to compete at any or all of these events and will receive the the full purse however those who wish to competed for the season long track championships as well as the Summit SuperSeries awards and contingencies will be required to be both a member of the Dragway 42 points program and a member of the IHRA.
Top Class
The Top Class e.t. guidelines and rules remain the same for 2008 (0-7.99 1/8th mile; delay boxes allowed; no bikes) while the PURSE has been INCREASED in the class for all 14 points events. The season-long track points champion in Top will be crowned the Summit SuperSeries "Box" champion from Dragway 42.
When the Top Class car count is 64 or more, the class will pay $2,000 to win; $700 to runner-up; $200 to semi-finalist; and $25 round money beginning with a driver's 2nd round win of the day. If the Top Class car count is below 64 entries, Dragway 42 still guarantees a minimum purse of $1,000 to win; $350 to runner-up; and $100 to the semi-finalists with the $25 round money.
The car and driver entry fee for the 2008 Top Class is $50.00
Mod Class
The Mod Class sees a small adjustment in e.t. guidelines for 2008 (expanding by 1/2 second to 0-9.49 1/8th mile), while the remaining class rules stay unchanged (no delay boxes allowed; no bikes) and a PURSE INCREASE for the 14 points events. The season-long track points champion in Mod will be crowned the Summit SuperSeries "No Box" champion from Dragway 42.
When the Mod Class car count is 64 or more, the class will pay $1,500 to win; $500 to runner-up; $150 to semi-finalist; and $15 round money beginning with a driver's 2nd round win of the day. If the Mod Class car count is below 64 entries, Dragway 42 still guarantees a minimum purse of $750 to win; $250 to runner-up; and $75 to the semi-finalists with the $15 round money.
The car and driver entry fee for the 2008 Mod Class is $40.00
Street Class
The Akron Horsepower Street Class sees a tightening in e.t. guidelines for 2008 (changing to 12.00-17.99 1/4 mile), while the remaining class rules stay unchanged (footbrake only; no bikes) and a guaranteed PURSE INCREASE for the 14 points events.
The class will pay $250 to win and $50 to runner-up with $10 round money beginning with a driver's 2nd round win of the day.
The car and driver entry fee for the 2008 Street Class is $20.00
Street class racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship will be working towards year-end bonuses of $500 cash, a 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, plaque, and Kruger's Photo package for the track champion; $200 cash and a plaque for the track runner-up; and $100 cash and a plaque for the 3rd place racer. Point racers are also eligible for the Summit SuperSeries contingency awards for an event win or runner-up.
Pro Bike Class
The Vanson Leathers Pro Bike Class returns in 2008 the same guidelines and purse as 2007. The Pro Bike class remains an all-run, no-box class for dial-ins of 0-9.50 on the 1/8th mile.
At the 14 points events, bike racers will competed for 50% of the total bike and rider entry fees to the class winner and 25% of the total bike and rider entry fees to the class runner-up. The bike and rider entry fee is $35.00
Pro Bike racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship in the class will be working towards year end bonuses of $500 Vanson Leathers certificate, 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, plaque, and Kruger's Photos package for the track champion; $300 Vanson Leathers certificate and plaque for the track runner-up; $200 Vanson Leathers certificate and plaque for the 3rd place finisher; and $100 Vanson Leathers certificate and plaque to the 4th place finisher. Point racers are also eligible for the Summit SuperSeries contingency awards for an event win or runner-up.
Junior Dragster - Junior Fuel Class
The Pat Catan's Craft Centers Junior Fuel Class returns in 2008 the same guidelines and purse as 2007.
The Junior Fuel class is open to 13-17 year olds, with dial-ins of 7.90 and slower racing for $100 cash to win and $35 cash to runner-up with $5 cash round money beginning with the racer's 2nd round win of the day. The car and driver entry fee is $20
Junior Fuel racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship in the class will be working towards year end bonuses of $500 Savings Bond, 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, plaque, and Kruger's Photos package for the track champion; $250 Savings Bond and plaque for the track runner-up; and $100 Savings Bond and plaque for the 3rd place finisher. Point racers are also eligible for the Summit SuperSeries contingency awards for an event win or runner-up.
Junior Dragster - Junior Super Stock Class
The World Cup Coffee Junior Super Stock Class returns in 2008 with a PURSE INCREASE, but otherwise unchanged guidelines from 2007.
The Junior Super Stock class is open to 10-12 year olds, with dial-ins of 8.90 and slower racing for $100 cash to win and $35 cash to runner-up with $5 cash round money beginning with the racer's 2nd round win of the day. The car and driver entry fee remains unchanged from 2007 at $20
Junior Super Stock racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship in the class will be working towards year end bonuses of $350 Savings Bond, 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, plaque, and Kruger's Photos package for the track champion; $200 Savings Bond and plaque for the track runner-up; and $100 Savings Bond and plaque for the 3rd place finisher. Point racers are also eligible for the Summit SuperSeries contingency awards for an event win or runner-up.
Junior Dragster - Junior Stock Class
The World Cup Coffee Junior Stock Class in 2008 the same guidelines and awards as 2007.. The Junior Stock class is open to 8-9 year olds, with dial-ins of 12.90 and slower racing for trophies to all round winners. The car and driver entry fee remains unchanged at $20
Junior Super Stock racer's wishing to compete in the season-long points championship in the class will be working towards year end bonuses of a 5 foot tall trophy, 2009 Gold Card, champion jacket, and Kruger's Photos package for the track champion; 2 foot trophy for the track runner-up; and 1 foot tall trophy for the 3rd place finisher. There is no charge to sign up for the track points program in Junior Stock.
Big $$$ Special Events
The following dates offer special, non point events with guaranteed purses of $1,500 or more to win.
Sunday, May 4 - Ohio Bracket Series - $2,000 to Win
Sunday, May 25 - Ohio Bracket Series - $2,500 to Win
Monday, May 26 - Ohio Bracket Series - $1,500 to Win
Friday, June 13 - Ohio State Championship - $2,000 to Win
Saturday, June 14 - Ohio State Championship - $10,000 to Win
Sunday, June 15 - Ohio State Championship - $5,000 to Win
Friday, July 4 - Ohio Bracket Series - $2,500 to Win
Saturday, July 5 - Ohio Bracket Series - $1,500 to Win
Sunday, August 17 - Ohio Bracket Series - $2,000 to Win
Sunday, May 25 - Ohio Bracket Series - $2,500 to Win
Monday, May 26 - Ohio Bracket Series - $1,500 to Win
Friday, June 13 - Ohio State Championship - $2,000 to Win
Saturday, June 14 - Ohio State Championship - $10,000 to Win
Sunday, June 15 - Ohio State Championship - $5,000 to Win
Friday, July 4 - Ohio Bracket Series - $2,500 to Win
Saturday, July 5 - Ohio Bracket Series - $1,500 to Win
Sunday, August 17 - Ohio Bracket Series - $2,000 to Win
Additional Special Events
Saturday, April 13
51st Anniversary Racer Appreciation Event and IHRA Ironman Classic
$1,000 To Win - Box; $1,000 To Win - Pay $10 General Admission, Then Race For Free
Saturday, May 31 - JET FIRE! Summer Kickoff
Jet Cars, UMTR Stick Shift Racers, and Box/No Box Combo
Saturday, June 7 - Import Face Off!
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - July 18, 19, and 20
Dragway 42's Third Annual "Rock and Race" Nostalgia Drags, Cruise-In, Car Show
Swap and Vendors, Pin-Up Girl Contest, Burnout Contest, Car Corral, and 12 Live Bands
Saturday and Sunday - August 2 and 3
Ohio State JUNIOR DRAGSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, August 9
UMTR Stick Shift Racers, Box / No Box Combo, Street Trophy, and Flashlight Drag Racing
Saturday, August 16
#1 Digger Street Wars - Presented by Akron Horsepower
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - August 29, 30, and 31
Ohio State No Box Championships
Saturday, August 30
Dragway 42 NIGHT OF THUNDER
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - September 19, 20, and 21
Ohio Bracket Series - World Series Weekend
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 10, 11, and 12
10th Annual Halloween Thing Weekend
51st Anniversary Racer Appreciation Event and IHRA Ironman Classic
$1,000 To Win - Box; $1,000 To Win - Pay $10 General Admission, Then Race For Free
Saturday, May 31 - JET FIRE! Summer Kickoff
Jet Cars, UMTR Stick Shift Racers, and Box/No Box Combo
Saturday, June 7 - Import Face Off!
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - July 18, 19, and 20
Dragway 42's Third Annual "Rock and Race" Nostalgia Drags, Cruise-In, Car Show
Swap and Vendors, Pin-Up Girl Contest, Burnout Contest, Car Corral, and 12 Live Bands
Saturday and Sunday - August 2 and 3
Ohio State JUNIOR DRAGSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, August 9
UMTR Stick Shift Racers, Box / No Box Combo, Street Trophy, and Flashlight Drag Racing
Saturday, August 16
#1 Digger Street Wars - Presented by Akron Horsepower
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - August 29, 30, and 31
Ohio State No Box Championships
Saturday, August 30
Dragway 42 NIGHT OF THUNDER
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - September 19, 20, and 21
Ohio Bracket Series - World Series Weekend
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - October 10, 11, and 12
10th Annual Halloween Thing Weekend
Speciality Programs
Dragway 42 "ALL OUT"
From April through October, the first Friday night event of the month* will feature Dragway 42 "ALL OUT" presented by Akron Horsepower.
Run in addition to the scheduled test and tune, street race, and grudge race night program, for no additional entry fee Dragway 42 "ALL OUT" will feature the 8 closest matched cars of the evening racing "ALL OUT", heads-up, no breakout, on a pro tree for a minimum purse of $200.
Since it's the closest 8 cars, it may be eight 9 second cars or it may be eight 15 second cars, but they will be no sandbagging, judges decisions final, "ALL OUT" events.
*The July event will be run Friday, July 11
Dragway 42 "100 MPH Club"
The highly successful, Dragway 42 "100 MPH Club" presented by Akron Horsepower will return for 2008 and is better than ever.
From April 1 through October 29, each Tuesday Night street race, grudge race, and test & tune program will feature 3 qualifying sessions for the Dragway 42 100 MPH Club for street legal cars.
For just $1 per qualifying attempt, racers try to earn a 100 MPH Club decal and a spot on the Dragway42.com list of members, listed by MPH.
New this year is the awarding each Tuesday night of a custom trophy for the fastest MPH car from the 3 qualifying sessions that evening.
Dragway 42 Friday Night Gambler Races
For 2008 Dragway 42 has added a 100% payback, Gambler Race program to the regularly scheduled Friday night street race, grudge race, and test & tune events.
For those who wish to participate, an additional $20 entry will be collected in the staging lanes that will fund the 100% payback purse.
It's a great way to take home some $$$ while keeping your driving skills sharp.
More details concerning the 2008 season at Dragway 42 will be posted on the website over the upcoming days.
To view or download the printable, day-by-day 2008 Dragway 42 schedule, click
.
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