Tickets are available at RaceCIR.com and O’Reilly Auto Parts StoresCordova, Ill – The 67 Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing features a star-studded lineup including three-time Top Fuel Champion Larry Dixon and Funny Car driver Jack Wyatt, who has burning nitro since 1987. The historic event takes place August 27-29 at Cordova International Raceway. A second-generation racer, Dixon has over 60 national-event wins, including four victories in the prestigious U.S. Nationals. He will face Wyatt in a Funny Car (Wyatt) v. Top Fuel (Dixon) bout, as both look to add to their... Read More

CORDOVA, Ill. – Four legends and contributors to the sport of drag racing will be inducted into the 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing Hall of Fame, Saturday, August 28 at Cordova (Ill.) International Raceway. Each inductee will receive a plaque to commemorate their achievements located in the pavilion. Additionally, each inductee will also receive a lifetime pass to Cordova International Raceway. The Class of 2021 Inductees for the 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing Hall of Fame are: Rick Jones A man with over 30-plus years of experience,... Read More

CORDOVA, Ill. — The 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing, the world’s longest continually running drag racing event, returns to Cordova International Raceway August 27-29. The 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing features the most exotic racing machines on the planet, including fire-breathing Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Jet Cars, ground-pounding Pro Mods, and a gravity-defying Wheelstander. Event Date: Friday, August 27 – Sunday, August 29 Spectator Parking – enter venue through Gate Two off Hwy. 84 Racer, RV, and Camping... Read More

What to do this weekend… what to do this weekend… Need some help? Need some tips? Want to know what’s going on? Check out our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! It runs every week on your fun, free, local QuadCities.com! This week, All Sweat presents Abbey Road, new shows open at Music Guild and Playcrafters, Bix Fest celebrates 50 years, the fair continues to rage on, there’s outdoor music, art exhibits and more as well in this week’s Weekend!  Read More

Street Outlaws Live is coming to Cordova International Raceway at 19425 Route 84 N Cordova! There two great camping options for the event on the weekend of August 6-7 at Cordova International Raceway: Standard camping (RV/camper/tent): $150 plus admission per person Trackside Premium RV Camping: $250 plus admission per person – Limited availability Click the link for more info and to get your tickets ->http://ow.ly/b5oT50FE08F #StreetOutlaws #NoPrepKings #RaceCIR #Racing  Read More

Ready for some racing later this month? Start your engines! Drag Racing legends Don “Big Daddy” Garlits and Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick will serve as the Grand Marshals for the 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing, August 27-29 at Cordova International Raceway. Garlits and Beswick will participate in pre-race ceremonies Saturday evening. Additionally, they will be available for meet and greets as well as autographs Friday and Saturday. Tickets for the 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing start at just $35 for Friday, $45 Saturday, and $15... Read More

It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free,... Read More

Looking for some exciting racing action! Check out Cordova International Raceway at 19425 Route 84 N Cordova! Tonight is Friday Fun Night / Juniors Gamblers Race! Gates open at 5 pm and cars are on track at 5:30 pm. There’s also MIDNIGHT MAYHEM! Gates open at 10:30 pm on track 11 pm – 2 am And tomorrow night, there’s the Kamper Korner Bracket Points Race #8 with Midwest Top Sportsman! Gates open at 11 am on track at 1 pm Mud Race #2 – Gates open at 8 am on track 11 am For more information, click here!  Read More

Drag Racing legends Don “Big Daddy” Garlits and Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick will serve as the Grand Marshals for the 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing, August 27-29 at Cordova International Raceway. Garlits and Beswick will participate in pre-race ceremonies Saturday evening. Additionally, they will be available for meet and greets as well as autographs Friday and Saturday. Tickets for the 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing start at just $35 for Friday, $45 Saturday, and $15 Sunday. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are $15 for Friday,... Read More

It’s time for a Spring Warm Up at Cordova International Raceway! Saturday Apr 21 from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Cordova International Raceway (19425 Route 84 N Cordova) will be hosting their Spring Warm Up and Swap Meet/Car Show! With the winter behind us and spring just around the corner, this event allows racers to get everything ready for their 2018 racing season! Even if you are not a racer and want to bring your car out, the Cordova International Raceway staff will teach you how to race. Every car at the track is a race car and the friendly staff would love to show you how to have a ton of fun... Read More