Champion Racing Results for May 4-6

Racing results for Friday, May 4 are posted here

Bracket Racing results for Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 are posted here

Total Season Points are posted here

 

Champion to Host Pacific ProComp at the Nite of Fire Drags July 6-7

Champion Raceway will be hosting a Pacific ProComp event on July 6-7 during the Night of Fire Drags. Pacific ProComp is an open "run what you brung class" but it's mostly made up of blown alcohol dragsters and occasionally a funny car or two. The teams will make one pass on Friday July 6, then qualifying continues on Saturday with eliminations Saturday night.

Racers: If you have a car that can run a low seven or a mid to high six second pass you are welcome to pre-enter. Email us here

2012 CHAMPION RACEWAY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
April 13	Orientation & Street Legal race
May 4	Street Legal race Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
May 5	Castrol ET Series bracket racing, brought to you by Hays Oil Company Gates open at 10 am and qualifying at noon, eliminations will be started one half hour after racers get two or at most three passes.
May 6	Castrol ET Series bracket racing, brought to you by Hays Oil Company Gates open at 8 am and qualifying at 10 am, eliminations will be started one half hour after racers get two or at most three passes.
May 25	Street Legal race Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
June 8	Street Legal race Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
June 10	Swap Meet
June 15	Medford Cruise Stop light drags (Pre 1972 cars only) Gates open at 4 pm for spectators and to have all race entries get their car inspected (teched) and racing starts at 6 pm. Racer entry - $25.00 - includes car, driver and one passenger. Any additional person with race entry is $10.00 Spectator entry - $10.00 per person for adults $5.00 for ages 11 - 16. Kids under 10 are free. Medford Cruise Assn. will be presenting trophies to winners.
July 3	Corvette Connection & Street Legal – Battle of Detroit Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
July 6	Street Legal race & Test - Tune for Nite of Fire Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
July 7	Nite of Fire, Pacific ProComp Blown Alcohol Dragsters & Castrol ET Series bracket racing, brought to you by Hays Oil Company
July 20	Street Legal race Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
August 3	Street Legal race Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
August 17	Street Legal race Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
August 18	Nitro Summerfest, Slant 6/Killers Bees & Castrol ET Series bracket racing, brought to you by Hays Oil Company
August 19	Slant 6/Killers Bees & Castrol ET Series bracket racing, brought to you by Hays Oil Company
August 31	Seattle E.T. Finals – Champion Raceway closed
Sept. 2	Seattle E.T. Finals – Champion Raceway closed
Sept. 14	Street Legal race Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
Sept. 28	Final Street Legal race Entry at 5pm racing at 6pm
Sept. 29	National Dragster Challenge – Castrol ET Series bracket racing, brought to you by Hays Oil Company Gates open at 10 am and qualifying at noon, eliminations will be started one half hour after racers get two or at most three passes.
Sept. 30	King of the Track, Junior Drag Racing League Championship, Castrol ET Series bracket racing, brought to you by Hays Oil Company Gates open at 8 am and qualifying at 10 am, eliminations will be started one half hour after racers get two or at most three passes. Rain dates for this last weekend will be Oct. 12, 13, & 14
Don`t forget – to have points count in Champion`s E.T. points championship you must pay $10 before the first points race. The National Dragster Challenge is open to anyone attending to compete for the Wally`s. The King of the Track event is open to everyone as well but you must pay the $10 to be in the points system prior to eliminations. Times and details to posted soon but will probably will be close to last years times.

Scheduled Starting Times Announced for Upcoming May 4,5,6 Racing Events

By Track Promoter by Bob Lidell

I think I have almost worn out my prayer card but it looks like it was worth it for the Kool April Drags because the weather for Fri & Sat looks like both days at least 85-90 degrees both days. This is going to be a pretty good show. Come down if you can.

I delayed somewhat about the starting times for the May 4, 5, 6 race until I checked with some key people. After some advice, the starting time for the Street Legal will be the same, entry at 5pm race at 6pm. Sat bracket race: Gates open at 10 am and qualifying at noon, eliminations will be started one half hour after racers get two or at most three passes.

This time will be used for drivers meeting and employees time for their break. Then run until completed. Sunday: Gates open at 8am, qualifying starts at 10, have two at most three qualifying (depending on car count) then go into eliminations after drivers meeting and employees break. So, Fri May 4 will be Street Legal Drags, Sat & Sun will both be bracket races.

I am hoping a little later start on Saturday and an earlier start on Sunday will encourage out of town racers to come. The only delays may be in some of the final rounds to allow for cool downs and track cleanups which we cannot prevent. This will allow the paying spectators more action and the racers to get home earlier. I hope this works for most of you.

 

 

Champion Racers Enjoy Successful Reopening In Spite of Some Rain

Champion Raceway had a successful reopening this past Sunday even though some rain moved through the area late in the day, cutting the event short. Racers raved about the track conditions and even the food provided by Drive-By Deli. The race also attracted a good amount of spectators too. Not bad for a test-n-tune. New track operators Bob and Joye Lidell must be pleased.

 

Champion Raceway is Now Under New Management Track Opens Sunday, 4/15

Champion Raceway is under the management and guidance of Bob and Joye Lidell. The Lidells are also the operators of Redding Dragstrip in Redding, California.

Champion Raceway will feature "Friday Night Street Legal Drags" twice monthly throughout the season and will hold points meets on select Saturdays & Sundays throughout the 2012 season.

New to Champion Raceway this year is catering by "Drive By Deli!" Champion Raceway will also celebrate Independence weekend with their traditional "Night of Fire" race, Friday & Saturday, July 6th & 7th. Featuring; Jet Car, Funny Cars, Blown Alcohol dragsters, Pro Mods and Top Sportsman cars! Plus open bracket racing competition

Jackson County welcomes the Lidells along with their great reputation and expertise in the drag racing world. Racers will be glad to know that Bob Lidell, is a racer himself who owns owns and drives a 1966 Pontiac GTO with a blown big block that is expected to run in the mid-seven second range in the quarter mile.

Remember, opening day for the "ALL NEW CHAMPION RACEWAY" is Sunday, April 15th!

Further info and or an interview: lidell@charter.net
Phone: 530-227-8185

 

Special thanks to the Jackson County Commissioners for their support. They really care about this track. And a big thanks to all of the volunteers who have worked to get the track back into great shape in time for the first race of the season!

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