Message From the PresidentCalgary Drag Racing Association
Drag Racing has had solid roots in Calgary for many years. Some of the world’s best racers and most successful teams have called Calgary and Southern Alberta home. With Friday night’s Secret Street as popular as ever, and more cars being built and maintained for competition, it would be a shame if they could no longer participate locally. In the past year, Motorsport and Drag Racing enthusiasts have given City Hall notice that they will not go away quietly. Behind the scenes, negotiations and planning continues for next season and the next few years.
It is important that the CDRA and its members stay diligent and remain upbeat and enthusiastic about the future. For the 2010 season, it is likely that the CDRA will be required to put on a drag racing program at Race City. This requires participation of local enthusiasts and hopefully will attract some out of town supporters. There is a city election coming in the next year and since politicians pay close attention to numbers, membership is one way of showing them that there is keen interest in our sport. The cost of Membership in the CDRA will remain the same for the 2010 season. Becoming a member of the CDRA allows the participant to compete for yearend point championships. It also gives the member discounts at our local sponsor’s businesses. During planning for the upcoming season, other member benefits will be looked at such as reduced gate fees. The monthly general meetings are where the decisions will be made for the future of the CDRA and everyone is welcome to join in on the discussion. I look forward to seeing you there.
W.A. (Andy) Hockin
President
Calgary Drag Racing Association
I just wanted to pass this info on to everyone on the forum as we are trying to keep everyone up to date.
I will be posting as must info as I can about the 2010 season as I can.
Jason
V.P.
Calgary Drag Racing Association