The World Drag Racing Alliance Welcomes Street Legal Dragway to its Member Track Family

Springfield, IL – The World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) proudly announces the addition of the cutting-edge Street Legal Dragway to its esteemed member track family. Spearheaded by visionary Andy Marocco, this brand-new “street tire only” 330-foot drag racing facility is located at the Southern California Fairgrounds in Perris, California. Street Legal Dragway aims to provide a safe and legal platform for regional street car enthusiasts to unleash their horsepower and compete.

Illegal street racing remains a persistent nationwide concern, and WDRA saw an opportunity to address the issue head-on by partnering with Andy on his revolutionary project. Jon O’Neal, representative of WDRA, expressed, “Working with Andy on this endeavor is not just an acknowledgment of the illegal street racing problem—it’s an actionable solution. Street Legal Dragway’s concept of a nationally recognized and sanctioned short track format (330 ft) presents a scalable model that can be readily adopted across the country, making a significant impact in curbing illegal street racing. We believe this is a blueprint for others to follow.”

JJ SUPPLY OF NC TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE WDRA DISCOUNTS AND AWARDS

Springfield, IL – The World Drag Racing Alliance announced today that Joey “The Fire Guy” Cudmore of JJ Supply of NC has joined the ever-growing list of partners that have joined the Alliance to support the sportsman racing community.  JJ Supply of NC will become the Official Fire Protection supplier of WDRA.  As with the other partnerships that WDRA has announced, this one also includes exclusive benefit offers for WDRA members and WDRA Member Tracks.

Cudmore has long been a supplier of the fire safety needs of the drag racing community and looks forward to offering the opportunity to provide safety equipment to both WDRA racers and tracks while reducing the expenses for both groups. Not only do WDRA racers and Tracks receive exclusive pricing, but Cudmore will also be building and awarding the WDRA Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series presented by Suncoast Performance World Champions with safety based prize packages valued at over $350.

WDRA WELCOMES CANADA’S EASTBOUND DRAGWAY TO THE MEMBER TRACK FAMILY   

Springfield, IL – The World Drag Racing Alliance is proud to have Eastbound Dragway, located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador join the WDRA member track family.  

The 1/8^th mile track is part of Eastbound International Speedway and Concert Park which encompasses 55 acres and features a NASCAR and INEX sanctioned 3/8^th mile asphalt oval, a monster truck and motorcross course and a world class music and entertainment venue.  

Eastbound Dragway opened in 2014 and the passion of Eastbound Park Director Mike James has been to get racing off the streets. The track’s “take it to the track” program has the involvement of the local police and each year the program gets bigger and more well known. Mike also visits local schools in his effort to raise awareness of the sport and gets his message in front of 10,000 students annually. 

WDRA Releases First Look At New Award

When the WDRA was being created, one of the very first things we discussed was our trophy. One of the things that bothered us about our past sanctioning body experience is that the most important thing we were awarding to racers who worked their tails off to win is produced in China.

When the WDRA was born, we vowed that the award we were going to present would have to meet 3 criteria. First, it had to be designed by racers. Second, it had to be produced by racers. Third, it had to be crafted and assembled by hands and with materials 100% sourced in the USA.

After 6 months of design and production edits we have met those criteria and arrived at what we want to award WDRA champions. Our award is custom designed and CNC machined from a block of billet. It is 21″ tall and weighs in at a little over 11 lbs. Even the assembly hardware is USA made stainless steel. The plating is laser engraved by WDRA member track owner Greg Miller from Keystone Raceway. We are serious about only car guys having a hand in creating this award before it goes to it’s forever home.

RENEGADE RACE FUEL JOINS THE ALLIANCE   

Springfield, IL – The World Drag Racing Alliance announced today that Renegade Race Fuels has joined the rapidly growing list of sponsors that will be supporting the bracket racing community by joining the WDRA in 2023.  Renegade will become an Official Partner of WDRA and offer various discounts and programs exclusively for WDRA Member tracks and racers.  Renegade has become the title sponsor of the Free Friday 5k race at the Summit World Championships presented by Suncoast Performance for Sportsman class competitors.  Beyond the free $5k race, Renegade will also provide access to the Renegade Rewards program for WDRA members.  WDRA member tracks also benefit by having an exclusive and industry first traction compound offer to earn free product.

In addition to the Summit World Championships, Renegade will have a presence at all WDRA Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports events and will be providing $250 in fuel prizes to the Summit World Champions. 

WDRA Chassis Certification Dates Announced

The WDRA Chassis Certification program has been created and the first set of WDRA Chassis Inspectors have been confirmed and are listed on the website with their contact information here https://www.racewdra.com/chassis-certification/

Thanks to John Vogel, Gary Hood, Dustin Teter, Robert Kinton, Brian Savani, Brad Roorda, Bob Fragoman, Bob Jaus, Vito Antinocelli, Korey Herman and Rodney McLaughlin for getting the chassis cert program up and running.

The first set of WDRA Chassis Certification dates have been scheduled for Maryland International Raceway, US 13 Dragway and Beaver Springs Dragway. Call to schedule your time.

More chassis inspectors and dates will be announced as they become finalized.

UPCOMING CHASSIS CERTIFICATION DATES:

MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL:  3/19  Contact John Vogel 443-336-0951 for appointment

US 13 DRAGWAY:  4/1 and 4/2  Contact Track 302-846-3911 for appointment

BEAVER SPRINGS DRAGWAY:  4/22 and 4/23 Contact Track 814-329-0810 for appointment

DISCOUNT PROGRAM SECURED FOR WDRA MEMBER TRACK FACILITY SUPPLIES

WDRA has put together a 50% off discount program, specifically for WDRA member tracks, aimed at reducing the costs of facility and track related supplies while streamlining the process of ordering what is needed.

WDRA has teamed up with 1^st AYD, an Illinois based bulk supplier of products for the industrial, municipal and commercial markets.  1^st AYD was selected based on their product line matching up with many of the items drag racing facilities use.  1^st AYD carries full lines of chemicals, cleaning supplies, trash can liners, concession and restroom paper and plastic goods, drum pumps, oil absorption mats, shop maintenance items, brooms, mops, mop heads, laquer thinner, solvents and much more.

WDRA SUMMIT SPRING BRACKET FINALS AT DARLINGTON DRAGWAY CANCELLED

An unfavorable forecast along with cold temperatures for this week have forced the cancellation of the WDRA Summit Spring Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports at Darlington Dragway.

“With the required travel component of a Summit Bracket Finals event we needed to make this decision today instead of waiting until closer to move-in day,” said WDRA’s Josh Peake.  “Friday is looking like a lost day due to rain and that has been consistent in the forecast since last week.  Saturday, because of colder temperatures, we will have a limited amount of time on the track and the amount of racing we need to do will be cut short.  All of the tracks we spoke with have concerns about having their racers put their time and money into traveling and be forced into giving them less of an event.  Jeff Miles and the Darlington crew were ready to give it 100% to make this happen.  We are grateful to Jeff for the opportunity to make up a hurricane effected event from 2022.”     

Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series presented by Suncoast program flyer released

Program details for the season ending $250,000 WDRA Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series presented by Suncoast have been released.

The race for the WDRA Summit World Championship presented by Suncoast will be held at the legendary Darlington Dragway October 19-21, 2023. In addition to the free main event entry, quailfied racers will also get $500 in tow money and free entry into the $5k winner take all gamblers races on Friday night. American Race Cars and Laris Motorsports Insurtance have already stepped up to sponsor the Box and No Box Free Friday 5k events.

The WDRA Summit World Champions will take home $20,000 in Box and No Box while Sportsman and Junior champions will each earn $10,000.

In addition to winning the track championship at WDRA member tracks, registered racers can also qualify for the Summit World Championship event by winning a Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports event. The first of the six event Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports series kicks off at Darlington Dragway February 16-19.

Racers can register for the WDRA Summit Sportsman Drag Racing Series online or via mail by visiting the WDRA membership page HERE.

The SSDRS flyer with the program rules and Summit World Championship information can also be found on the WDRA website HERE.

The Summit World Championship presented by Suncoast is an invitation only event which will feature SSDRS track champions from WDRA member tracks and qualified WDRA Summit Bracket Finals presented by Laris Motorsports champions race head-to-head for the WDRA Summit World Championship. The Summit World Championship schedule can be found HERE.

SSDRS or Summit Bracket Finals program questions can be directed to info@racewdra.com