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Woodburn Dragstrip
7730 Highway 219
Woodburn, OR 97071

Phone: (503) 982-4461
Fax: (503) 982-1621

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM


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Track Photographer: George Adams
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Welcome to Woodburn Dragstrip

cover webThe 2010 Schedule has just gone to printer and should be ready for distribution within one week.  You should have received yours in the mail by February 20th if you are on the mailing list.  We also suggest you pick up your copy at all Les Schwab Tire Centers, Bi-Mart Stores, Auto Parts Stores, and other friends of Woodburn Dragstrip.
This is the opportunity of a lifetime.  Scotty Richardson is bringing his Drag Racing School to Woodburn Dragstrip July 15 and 16, 2010.  The  5-time NHRA and 1-time IHRA World Champion will teach you the best drag racing skills available.  You will have both classroom and on-track experience during this two-day class.  In addition, there will be opportunity to race against your fellow classmates and put your new-found knowledge to a test.  More information is available at: www.scottyrichardsonsdragracingschool.com or you may call Woodburn Dragatrip (503) 982-4461.  There is limited space for enrollment so you may want to sign up early.
   

We have just received the word and been invited to join in the fun at an all you can eat Crab feed.  In the words of Steve Kelly, "FYI for anyone interested. I can tell you that this is a very fun event and a good fund raiser for Tom and Lori Avgerakis’ church they attend. The $30 per person may seem expensive on first glance, but I believe you might realize the VALUE of it when you factor in that the beer and wine is included!" You can contact Tom and Lori to make your arrangements.

   
OLDIES BUT GOODIES and LODRS racers:  Attention !!  Conventions are scheduled in town for these two weekends.  It would be wise to book your motel rooms early!!!   If you would like a motel for either of those weekends, we suggest you make your reservation early.  Please contact Super 8 Motel (503-981-8881), La Quinta Inn and Suites (503-982-1727), Holiday Inn (503-682-2211), or Keizer Renaissance Inn (503-390-4733) to make those reservations for your 2010 race schedule.
   

Woodburn Dragstrip is proud to announce the major events for the 2010 drag race schedule.  The season will run from March 6 through October 10.  Gates will open for Test-n-Tune sessions on March 6,7,13, and 14.  March 20 & 21 will add the option of a gambler’s race to the Test-n-Tune sessions.  Saturday, March 27 will be the annual SFI and Chassis Certification date as well as a Test-n-Tune session and an optional gambler’s race. 

   

If you are like me, you are counting the days until Woodburn Dragstrip opens in the spring.  Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7 are the 2010 dates for the first test-n-tune sessions.  We are all anticipating another great season of rapid acceleration.  Now that December is here, we all know that Christmas is just around the corner.  And then one week later will be New Years Eve and New Years Day celebrations.  There are several events in January that merit your participation.  The Winter Rod and Speed Show will be held at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, Oregon on January 23rd.  It is a benefit show which assists a young girl with severe medical complications.  Information for attending or for showing your car is available at www.capracing.com.  Another must for racing enthusiasts is the NWDRA Winter Swap Meet held at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield, Washington on January 31st.  Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for additional information regarding items you may have for sale. 

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and be sure to circle March 6 and 7 on your calendar so we can "do it again in 2010."

   
On behalf of the staff and management of Woodburn Dragstrip, we say "Happy Thanksgiving!"  May you all have an enjoyable time with family, friends, and food.  the office will open again on Monday, November 30th.
   

You might be interested in the unofficial 1000 point club: 

Steve Kelly was the first ever to achieve this honor – in 2007 Steve earned 1010 points; 

Derrick Jackson was the second – last year he also earned 1010. 

This year  we have ten persons earning 1000 or more points: They are as follows -
 Thomas Jackson III – 1000;
 Roger Wolff – 1034;
 Pat Figini and Bryce Moilanen – 1050;
 Adam DePeel – 1090;
 Nicholas Shepherd – 1110;
 Steve Kelly – 1144;
 Steve Stuart – 1160;
 Gordon Cady Jr – 1174; and
 Derrick Jackson – 1310.

   

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Drag Racing School - The Track & The Tree

Burnout Box

Small depressions in the track surface just before the starting line which are sprayed down with water.  You pull the car forward until the rear tires are just at the edge of the water, then do a quick burnout to warm up the tires and get rid of any debris lodged in the tread.

60 Foot Timer

Measures the time it takes the car to cross the first 60 feet of the quarter-mile.  This shows you how well the car launches, which affects your elapsed times.  Most street-tired cars have 60 foot times around 2 seconds.

660 Foot Timer

The 660 foot mark is the halfway point of a quarter-mile track.  Your elapsed time is recorded. At some tracks, speed (in miles per hour) is also recorded. Some tracks also have timers at 330 and 1,000 foot intervals.

Mile Per Hour Timer

Also known as the speed trap, this timer is located 66 feet before the finish line.  It records the car's average speed between it and the finish line.  This is the mile per hour figure on your timeslip.

Finish Line

When you cross the light beam at the end of the quarter-mile, you stop the ET clock.  The amount of time (in seconds) between when the timer was activiated and when it stopped is the ET figure on the timeslip.

Shutdown Area

Beyond the finish line is the shutdown area, usually a quarter-mile or more in length, where you can safely slow the car down to take the turnout that takes you to the timeslip booth.  If something goes wrong and you can't stop the car, most tracks have a sand trap, net, or other setup at the end of the shutdown to stop you.

The Tree

Getting a good reaction time at the starting line (better known as cutting a light) all starts with the Christmas Tree.  A "good light," will give you a big advantage over your opponent, especially if you are running the slower car.  Some guys, like NHRA Super Stock driver Dan Fletcher, are known for their consistently quick reaction times.

In simple terms, the Tree is a set of vertical lights that gives the driver a visual countdown to the start of a race.  Referring to the illustration, the lights are as follows, from top:

Pre-Stage Indicator Lights

Round yellow bulbs that warn you when you are getting close to the starting line and the "staged" (ready to race) position.

Stage Indicator Lights

Second set of round yellow bulbs that tell you when you are on the starting line and ready to race.  The bulbs light up when the front wheels of the car cross a beam of light that goes to a set of photo cells.  These cells trigger the timer when the car leaves the light beam.

Countdown Lights

Round amber floodlights that count down to the green "go" light.  There are two types of countdowns, or starts.  The pro start flashes all three lights simultaneously, with a .400 second difference between the amber and green lights.  This is called a Pro or .400 Tree.  The bracket start flashes one light at a time, with a .500 second difference between the last amber and the green light.  This is known as a .500 or sportsman Tree.

Green Light

This is the one you're waiting for.  When the green light flashes, it means you're free to mash the gas pedal and make a run.  This is called the launch.

Red Light

If this bottom bulb flashes, you're out.  The red light will go off when you leave the starting line before the green light is activated, resulting in a disqualification.  Known as redlighting, this action automatically gives the win to your opponent.

Most drivers try to begin their launch just as the last of the three amber lights goes off.  That puts the car in motion when the green light activates.  This is where most bracket races are won or lost, so time practicing your staging and launching techniques is time well spent.

Drag Racing School - What is Bracket Racing?

Bracket, or ET, racing is a great way to get into the sport of drag racing.  You don't need a lot of money or special equipment to get started, but it helps to know "the basics."

What is a Bracket Race?

 

A bracket drag race is a straight-line acceleration contest between two cars, usually starting at different times, from a standing start over a specified distance, usually a quarter mile or an eighth mile.  Racers line up in front of a countdown device, called a Christmas Tree.  When they leave the starting line, timers record how long it takes them to reach the finish line. This is called elapsed time, or ET for short.  Top speed is also recorded.

Getting Started

 

The best way to get your feet wet is to go to a "test and tune" session (most tracks have them weekly). For a small fee, you can practice your starting line procedure, learn how the car reacts to tuning changes, and make passes down the track without the pressure of racing against someone.

You should also take time to watch how other racers do things, and most importantly, ask questions. Most racers will be happy to give you pointers on improving your technique.

Competing

 

When you're ready to race against other people, you can compete in your track's weekly series.  Your car will be put in a category, or class, based on the elapsed time of your car.  Top speed is not a factor in bracket racing.

You will need to determine how quick you think your car will be.  This is called the dial-in.  When you are matched up with another car, the dial-ins are compared and the slower car is given a head start equal to the difference between the two.  To win, you want to run as close to your dial-in as possible without going faster, or "breaking out."

You can also win if both cars run faster than the dial-ins (called running under) and you are closest to your dial-in. If both of you get down the track exactly at your dial-in or have the same breakout, the driver who reacted quickest to the Christmas Tree - called reaction time, or RT - wins the race. Here are possible outcomes for a race betwen Car A with a 14.50 second dial-in and Car B with a 15.25 second dial-in:

Car A runs 14.55 seconds, Car B runs 15.35 seconds
Car A wins (runs closest to dial-in without breaking out)

Car A runs 14.40 seconds, Car B runs 15.20 seconds
Car B wins (both cars run under, Car B runs closest to dial-in)

Car A runs 14.50 seconds with .510 RT,
Car B runs 15.25 seconds with .505 RT
Car B wins (runs at dial-in, has better reaction time)

Where Can I Race?

Woodburn Dragstrip, of course!!  Come on down!