World Series of Drag Racing is Back This Weekend

This weekend in Cordova, Illinois you can't miss "The Grand Daddy of Them All". It's the World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova International Raceway!

O'reilly Auto Parts presents the 67th Annual World Series of Drag Racing this weekend, August 27th, 28th, and 29th 2021 the Track is gonna be HOT for the world’s longest continually running drag racing event.

What You'll See

The World Series of Drag Racing features some of the most exotic racing machines on the planet such as fire-breathing Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Jet Cars, ground-pounding Pro Mods and gravity-defying Wheelstanders.

Tickets?

All the info you need about tickets and camping is right here in the link below:

https://tickets.thefoat.com/CordovaNPK/O'Reilly+Auto+Parts+World+Series+of+Drag+Racing/tickets/event-38198/

Plus, Dwyer & Michaels will have free Family 4 Packs for you all week. So keep it locked on 97X!

What to expect

If you’re a racing enthusiast, you owe it to yourself to attend a The Big Daddy of Them All. After all, nothing beats catching a glimpse of your favorite speed demons in action. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite driver or just want to see some serious cars push their engines to their limits, drag racing is full of excitement and spectacle. To get an up-close view, head over to Cordova International Raceway this weekend.

They bring out some of hottest classes in drag racing and turn it into an unforgettable weekend for you to enjoy with your family and friends. There are no bad seats at CIR!

Enjoy a day out with your family as you watch exciting, fast-paced action unfold.

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Ghost In Our Iowa Basement?

As a radio station, we have a lot of people here who have seen some scary stuff. Do you see any ghosts in these photos? I can't, but I also don't know what to look for.

This Isn't The First Face Caught On Camera Here!

In September of 2020 the band "Pit Lord" came to the building to shoot a music video. They shot it in the basement and for a split second in the recording, you can make out a face of what looks to be a woman. You can see that video here.

With a history of ghosts, it's safe to say the basement of our building is CREEPY!

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