Heartland Drag Racers Series

Description: "Race Away Hunger" 2009 Charity Event Hosted by: HDRA Racing Series With Special Guests MSSM Chicago Wise Guys When: Sunday, September 20, 2009 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CDT (End Time Estimated) Where: Byron Dragway Byron IL Description THE HEARTLAND DRAG RACERS ASSOCIATION HAS ANNOUNCED "RACE AWAY HUNGER 2009" TO BENEFIT NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK With a lingering down economy and an ever increasing unemployment rate, Illinois has experienced an unprecedented rise in the number of families who are turning to food banks and pantries to make ends meet. As more and more families struggle to pay for surging costs of energy and other essentials, money left over at the end of the week for food is scarce. The Heartland Drag Racers Association and Exclusive Radio Sponsor 104.9 WXRX is teaming up and doing their part this September, during Hunger Action Month with "Race Away Hunger" a charity drag racing event that will be held on Sept. 20, 2009 at Byron Dragway, in Byron IL. Spectator admission is $10, racer admission is based on class entered. Information and details regarding entry fees and payouts can be found at http://www.hdraracingseries.com/rahindex.htm in the upcoming weeks as sponsors and media partners are secured. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring this event or becoming a media partner, please contact Jason Schadewalt at Admin@hdraracingseries.com or download the sponsor form from the event page. About HDRA The Heartland Drag Racers Association launched in March 2009. The organization was founded and is organized by racers, with racers and community in mind. The main goal of HDRA is to create a organization that not only gives the budget minded racer a place to race and have fun with great competition without breaking the bank, but also an organization that can give back to the community through charity and promotional events the benefit the families in the region. About Northern Illinois Food Bank Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is a non-profit organization that provides food to all those in need through its 520 partner agencies in 13 counties including - Boone, DuPage, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. NIFB acquires, gathers, handles, and distributes donated, government, and purchased food to more than 50,000 different people each week through local food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth activity centers and other food assistance sites. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These are the payouts and classes we are running. Classes will be paid as follow based on a 8 car field, less than 8 cars will pay half of payout amount- 1-4 cars pays winner 5-8 cars pays winner and runner-up 9-32 cars pays winner, runner-up and semi 32-up cars pays winner, runner-up, semi, quarter Street Muscle - $45 Entry (11.99-17.99 bracket) Winner- $300, plus Trophy and $1500 contingency certificates Runner up- $150, plus Trophy and $1500 contingency certificates Semi- $75 plus $750 Contingency certificates Quarter- $25 plus $375 Contingency certificates +++++ over 35 cars pays 600 winner / 300 runner up +++++ Street Muscle Xtreme- $65 Entry (6.50-11.99 bracket) Winner-$500 Plus Trophy and $1500 Contingency certificates Runner-Up-$250 Plus Trophy and $1500 Contingency certificates Semi-$125 Plus $750 Contingency certificates Quarter- $75 plus $375 Contingency certificates +++++ over 35 cars pays 1000 winner / 500 runner up +++++ Modified Muscle - $55 Entry (11.60 Index Heads Up) Winner-$400 Plus Trophy and $1500 Contingency certificates Runner-Up-$200 Plus Trophy and $1500 Contingency certificates Semi-$100 Plus $750 Contingency certificates Quarters-$50 plus $375 Contingency certificates Pro Muscle - $65 Entry (10.20 Index Heads Up) Winner-$500 Plus Trophy and $1500 Contingency certificates Runner-Up-$250 Plus Trophy and $1500 Contingency certificates Semi-$125 Plus $750 Contingency certificates Quarter- $75 plus $375 Contingency certificates Ultimate Muscle - will not be ran. Instead will be replaced with Midwest Super Stock Mafia. MSSM racers will be awarded a trophy for Best Burnout and Best Wheelstand _________________ HOPE SEE YOU OUT THERE Heartland Drag Racers Association The Heartland Drag Racers Association (HDRA) is ready to kick off its inaugural season of racing action in 2009 with the season opener to be held at Byron Dragway in Byron Illinois this April the 19th. The primary objective of HDRA is simple, we wanted to create a series in which all racers of every make and model can be treated equal and participate in a competitive environment on friendly budget. In this time of great financial turmoil, it saddens us to see racers not be able to race because they can no longer afford the travel expenses of larger series, or cannot afford the increased membership fees of other series that are struggling to make it. We willingly open our doors to members of the drag racing and Street racing communities to come and race with us if their looking for a little extra action at the track in addition to their other racing programs, or if they are looking for somewhere to race without breaking the bank. Our events are designed around all levels of racing enthusiasts. Our ultimate goal is to establish a standard and mark our place in the racing community that welcomes everyone to come and participate in our motorsports events without a huge cost to them. To support these ideas HDRA has established 4 main racing classes to accommodate racers of all levels. While designing the classing system special attention was made to make sure all racers could participate in a level they could be competitive in and allow them to advance to the next class relatively easy as their cars became faster. Our Street Muscle class is a Open Comp format style racing class that offers a place for all cars running 11.99-17.99, this class is ran on a NHRA Sportsman Ladder with a .500 Tree, Handicap Start, and a 1/10th Breakout. The Street Muscle class offers the armature racer, racer with a stock car, or the weekend warrior the ability to start out in an Open Comp class, while others with faster cars and more experience, that want to, have the ability to compete in any of the 3 heads-up classes The other 3 classes are Heads-up Style Index classes, • Modified Muscle is the next step up from Street Muscle and is a 11.6 Index class, • Pro Muscle come next and features a 10.2 Index, for the pro racers out there we offer • Ultimate Muscle, which is an 8.5 Index Class. Using this formula for class designation members of HDRA no longer have to worry about conforming to strict class rules that may exclude them for the smallest items, nor due they have to worry about losing out to drivers with faster cars and larger budgets. Our goal is to match up the drivers in the class that best fits their cars and their abilities on the track, with an entry fee they can afford. The 2009 season of HDRA is scheduled to run 4 events at Byron Dragway, with a potential for 2 dates to be announced for Cordova Dragway. For up to date information on the HDRA racing series, race dates, class structure, or to just stop in and give your input, please visit our website at: http://www.hdraracingseries.com/ We look forward to meeting you!!! HDRA Staff _________________
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