Have you been to Cordova International Raceway?  If you haven't...you really need to go check out this Quad Cities Area treasure. Nestled off the banks of the Mississippi River in beautiful Cordova Illinois, you find an IHRA drag racing facility. It is a 1/4 mile drag strip with concrete walls.

They host racing from April thru October on Friday nights and Saturday nights. Plus, weekly racing along with many special events.

This weekend is one of those special events that you don't want to miss.

It's the fastest racing action in the Midwest! Cordova International Raceway is hosting its River Redemption Small Tire Racing Series this Saturday June 19, 2021.

Racers from around the country will battle it out for a $10,000 purse. That's right...a $10,000 purse! Watch these racers bend the laws of physics as they barrel down the quarter mile track.

26" Tire
28" Tire
Real Street
Stick Shift
Plus, 4.70, 5.00, 5.50, 6.00, 6.50, 7.00, & 7.50 Index Racing!

Gates open at 10am and the track is hot at Noon. Spectator admission is 20 dollars Kids 6 to 12 are five dollars.

Go check out raceCIR.com or for the most up-to-date racing info check them out on Facebook @RaceCordova.

Don't miss the fun on Friday June 18th...the night before the Small Tire Series it's Friday Fun Night with Trophy - where the gates open at 5 pm on track 5:30 pm
Upcoming events include:
June 25th Friday – FRIDAY FUN NIGHT W/GAMBLERS 5:00 PM
June 26th Saturday – JUNIOR NATIONALS 9:00 AM
June 27th Sunday – JUNIOR NATIONALS 9:00 AM

Times are subject to change and are determined by the events

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