Who will be braving the cold this year? Last year was my first year for Hangoverfest(as well as my first time down the strip.)

WINTER WEATHER WILL MAKE HANGOVERFEST A BLAST
PLANS BEING MADE FOR WINTERTIME EVENT ON NEW YEARS DAY

Even with old man winter making an early arrival in the Midwest, plans continue to forward for the HangoverFest on Tuesday, January 1st. "The snowy weather only makes this event more special" said Scott Gardner. "We are going to do everything we can to be open on January 1st as I can't imagine starting the season any other way" he concluded.

HANGOVERFEST FAST FACTS

When: Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Where: Cordova Dragway Park, Cordova, IL

What: Open drag racing for everyone (mostly street cars, trucks and bikes). Gates open at 10 AM with fun runs beginning at 11 AM.

Admission: Race or watch $10, Kids (6-12) $3 ... Plus free aspirin for everyone!

General Notes: The heated Interstate Batteries Cafe will be open with food and beverage. Racing normally concludes around 4 PM. This is a great family fun event. Race or enjoy the action at CDP!

For more information call CDP at 309-654-2110


Directions:
From Des Moines IA:
http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en...=UTF8&z=8&om=1

From STL:
http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en...=UTF8&z=7&om=1

From Chicago IL:
http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en...35352&z=8&om=1

From Madison, WI:
http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en...=UTF8&z=8&om=1

Hope to see some Cobalts there. That is if your man enough to brave the weather.

 

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that sounds like fun. I may try and make it there

 

5 day bump!

 

Set to go!

THE SHOW MUST GO ON .......... HANGOVERFEST AT CORDOVA DRAGWAY

7th ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY TRADITION CONTINUES

The 7th annual HangoverFest will go on in-spite of nearly 6 inches of snow that fell on Cordova Dragway, Cordova, Illinois on Friday, December 28. "The weather is what makes this event so special" said Track Operator Scott Gardner. "We will have pit area, return roads and race track cleared of the snow and ready to go" he continued.

The Hangoverfest is the only Midwest event with drag racing on New Years day, January 1, 2008. Gates open at 10 AM with racing underway at 11 AM into the late afternoon. "One year we had a winter storm warning and still had a great turn-out and a lot of fun; so this year should be a piece of cake" mentioned Gardner.



Admission is $10 to watch or race. In addition, free aspirin and can coozies will be given out at the gate. The heated Interstate Batteries Cafe will also be open with food and beverage as well as $1 bloody marys for those 21 and older and not racing. For the latest information, visit Cordovadrag.com or call 309-654-2110.


IF YOU GO
Where: Cordova Dragway Park, Cordova, Illinois (10 minutes north of I-80, exit #1 on Route #84)

When: Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Gates open 10 AM. Racing into the late afternoon

What: Drag Racing in a winter wonderland -- open for everyone

Cost: $10 to race or watch (kids 6-12) $3

Notes: The cafe will be open and food and beverage will be available

 

Welp...******* snows been ******* me over all ******* night...whats one more.

Notice:

Due to the deteriorating weather conditions we are forced to cancel tomorrows HangoverFest. While we made every effort to get the event in, the 4 – 6 inches of snow combined with the strong winds and cold temperatures predicted overnight and into tomorrow have made this event to unsafe for our customers and employees.