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World
Series of Drag Racing Returns to Cordova Int'l Raceway |
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PALM BEACH, Fla. - The World Series of Drag
Racing is returning to Cordova International
Raceway in Cordova, Ill., after a one-year stay
in Memphis, Tenn., IRG Sports + Entertainment announced
today. The 2017 World Series of Drag Racing is set
for Aug. 25-27, 2017; ticket information will be
available in March.
The World Series of Drag Racing has a storied history with
its inaugural event taking place in Lawrenceville, Ill.,
in 1953 and later transitioning to IRGSE-owned Cordova International
Raceway. Since its inception, the event has featured many
of the world's best drag racers in a family-friendly environment.
The event comprises activities for the whole family including
the kids zone, an array of food options, driver meet-and-greets
with autograph sessions and fireworks shows.
"We heard
you Cordova and the entire greater Quad Cities - you wanted
your race back, and we are glad to make it happen,"
vice chairman and CEO of IRGSE, the parent company of
Cordova International Raceway, Chris Lencheski said. "As
they say, 'absence makes the heart grow fonder,' and the
out crying for the return was palatable.
"Memphis (Memphis International Raceway in Millington,
Tenn.) was a tremendous host providing terrific corporate
support, but candidly, the jewel in their eye is NASCAR.
We have now delivered for Memphis as well with the return
of a NASCAR event on June 3.
"With great respect for everyone in Memphis and the
clearest understanding that Cordova/Quad Cities wanted
the WSOD back, we are proud to bring the race back and
expect that, with our increased purse, this year's edition
of the WSOD will be a true homecoming!"
The
World Series of Drag Racing attracts sportsman and professional
racers from around the country to compete. The top names
in drag racing participate in exhibition runs, match racing
and competitive elimination action in front of capacity
crowds. Notable participants in previous World Series of
Drag Racing events include: IHRA president Mike Dunn, Clay
Millican, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney,
Del Worsham, T.J. Zizzo, Cruz Pedregon, Tony Pedregon, Tim
Wilkerson, Bruce Litton, Chris "The Greek" Karamesines,
Warren Johnson, Larry Morgan, Dom Lagana and many more.
"Drag racing at Cordova International Raceway has been
a mainstay of the summer scene in the Quad Cities for more
than 60 years," Quad Cities Convention & Visitors
Bureau president and CEO Joe Taylor said. "Motorsports
fans, not just locally but from across the nation, are thrilled
that major drag racing will return this summer to its traditional
August dates at its traditional home, Cordova International
Raceway."
"When
rumors of the return of the World Series of Drag Racing
began to circulate, lots of emotion and excitement began
to stir," Cordova International Raceway president
and general manager Rod Wolter said. "As the rumors
gained traction, the track phone never quit - everyone
wanted to know if it was true. Guess what? IT IS!"
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