Champion Raceway
Racer Notices
Friday Night Points
(5/4/08)
On April 25th at our first Cascade Block Friday
Night Drags race we announced that we would not be tracking points toward a
class champion this year, as the cost and time to administer was not offset by a
high enough participation level. At that time, a number of you petitioned
to keep this part of the program alive, and indicated that there was sufficient
interest (30+ people said they wanted points) to make it worthwhile. So,
we agreed to move forward with it, with the understanding that you would all
sign up for points.
Well, as of today (5/4/08) only 14 racers have
signed up, with the following break-down: Hot Rod - 3; Motorcycle - 5;
Street DOT - 6. Since we average 70+ racers on Friday night this is
only a 20% participation level.
If you truly want this program to continue, you need
to get your fellow racers to participate. For those of you who are not
aware, winning the points championship gives you free racer entry to the Friday
Night Series the following year. Depending on the number of races
scheduled, this is worth at least $400.
We also indicated the deadline to sign up was by the
race on 5/9/08. You can sign up for points at the front gate ticket booth
- ask for the form as you come in, fill it out and return it to the front gate
with your $10. So, you still have time to save this program -- get
your points form turned in as soon as you come in Friday. We will tally
the number we have by the last round of time trials. If we do not have at
least double what is in so far we will not run points this year.
Track Rules & Regulations
(5/4/08)
Track Rules and Regulations have been updated in
several areas. It is important that you all read this information.
If you have questions on any of the changes, email
manager@championraceway.com.
This update also addresses how bye runs will be administered.
The changes are all highlighted in red so it will be
easier to see what's changed. To access the Rules and Regulations, either
click the "Track Rules" button on the home page, or use the following link:
rules.
Points Sign-Ups
(4/28/08)
We will again be running points series for
both our Cascade Block Friday Night Drags, and our ET Championship
Series races. Top points earners will be crowned season
champions in each series, and get free admittance to all the races in
their series for the following year. In addition, the Summit ET
Finals team eligibility is set based on season points in the ET
Championship Series.
If you want to run for points you need to
sign up by the second race in the series. Ask for the points
signup form at the front gate, fill it out and return it to the front
gate with your fee ($10 per series). If you have questions, please
contact the track manager.
Lucas Oil Series - Division 6 Changes for
2008
The following information was copied from Division
6's website -- for your information and review.
New For 2008 - Lucas Oil Series
Monday, January 14, 2008
The 2008 NHRA Northwest Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing
Series kicks off at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho, April
25-27. Before you load the race car and head for Firebird,
here are a few new things to know for the 2008 Lucas Oil
Series in Division 6. Purse: Racers who win an event in
Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super
Street, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Sportsman Motorcycle
will win an extra $200 thanks to a purse increase. Winners
now earn $1000 in Sportsman Motorcycle and $1200 in the
other classes.
Entry Fees: For the first time in several years, racer
entry fees will increase at Lucas Oil Series events in
Division 6. The fee to race is now $165. All participating
tracks have agreed to make this fee "all inclusive" which
means no additional fees for parking, camping, or overnight
security.
Top Dragster: The field size in Top Dragster is now 48.
The top 48 qualifiers who run 7.99 and quicker will race on
Sunday. Top Sportsman remains the top 32 who run 8.19 and
quicker.
2008 Northwest Division Lucas Oil Series Schedule
Firebird Raceway, Boise, Idaho -- April 25-27*
Mission Raceway Park, Mission, B.C. -- May 23-25
Pacific Raceways, Kent, Washington -- June 20-22
Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Oregon -- July 11-13
Yellowstone Drag Strip, Acton, Montana -- August 15-17
Champion Raceway, Eagle Point, Oregon -- September 26-27
* denotes no Top Alcohol
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Summit ET Finals - Division 6 Rules/Requirments
for 2008
The following information was copied from Division
6's website -- for your information and review.
New For 2008 - Summit Racing Equipment ET Finals
Monday, January 14, 2008
The 2008 NHRA Northwest Division Summit Racing Equipment ET
Finals are set for August 29-31 (Labor Day weekend) at
Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho. Here's what's new for
racers participating in the Summit Series. Purse: Sunday's
purse at the ET Finals has been increased a whopping $5000.
The Super Pro winner will take home $3000 in 2008, a $1000
increase over previous years. The Pro winner will see a
similar increase, earning $2500 this year. Racers in
Sportsman and Motorcycle/Sled will now compete for $1000 to
win each class. Runner-up and semi-final payout has also
been increased in all classes.
Participation: A track must schedule a minimum of six
Summit Series points events in 2008 to be eligible to send a
team to the ET Finals. Racers in all classes must
attend a minimum of three events at their home track to be
eligible to participate at the ET Finals. Race of Champions
participants must attend 50% of their track's points events
to be eligible for Saturday's special event. That rule
remains unchanged from previous years.
Jr. Dragster Classes: While the classes will still have
the same names, racers will now be split based on age. Jr.
Thunder will be for racers 8 to 12-years-old, while Jr.
Lightning will be for racers 13 to 17-years-old. Should a
racer have his 13th birthday after the season begins, he or
she can continue to race in Jr. Thunder but must follow the
ET and speed rules for that class.
Tech: The biggest change is that racers in Pro who use a
trans-brake must use a NHRA-accepted trans-brake switch. For
a complete list of ET Finals rules, please go to this link:
http://nhradiv6.com/apcm/templates/divtech.asp?articleid=384&zoneid=28.
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