2/1/10 - Thanks go out to EVERYONE for a great 2010 World Drag Expo
On behalf of all of your friends at the World Drag Expo, thank you to ALL of the manufacturers, business vendors, swappers and attendees for a great show. Stay tuned here for prize winner announcements and future info for the 2011 event.
1/25/10 - VP Race Fuels expands booth - features new VP Top/Sportsman car in display - See the VP Fuels booths 307 - 311 Visit the display to explore their expanded fuel product lines for the 2010 racing season and check out the new VP race car.
1/25/10 - ** Coupon Special** The Photo Gear to give out free 2010 World Drag Expo luggage tags to the first 300 who bring promo coupon to booth 508 - The free luggage tag will allow you to slip your own business car so your luggage will always find you (eventually). The Photo Gear will be exhibiting their exceptional printing capabilities on retail merchandise, custom car parts, and full color printing. They can print on nearly any product and look forward to helping you get high quality printing from your racing or hot rod images, logos, and designs.
1/24/10 - Performance Engineering and Manufacturing in booth #510 - See a big selection of quality gear and drivetrain components at a competitive price. From ring & pinions, QC gears, spools, and bearing kits, make sure to visit www.pemracing.com and their specific gears and components page and their complete rear end housings page to see what their booth will feature at the show.
1/24/10 - Visit the Winner's Seminar page - With the weekend schedule set, print out the weekend seminar schedule and make plane for some of the most interesting speakers offered in motorsports. With plenty of time scheduled between seminars, you can make sure to take-in both the show floor and your favorite seminar topics, all with the price of a general admission ticket.
1/24/10 - American Performance Engineering to exhibit line of torque converters - Stop in and visit booths 505 - 507 and see American Performance Engineering expansive line of performance and motorsports torque converters. You can also see their extensive part number line at their website, www.performance-converter.com along with viewing their specific converter products at the expo.
1/24/10 - One week and counting - What is gearing up to be a tremendous event with increased vendor, swap and car corral displays is only a week away. Make plans now with a weather forecast for a mild January weekend with lots of your racing and rodding friends on hand for the 15th annual show. Visit the attendee page for info on the Schaumburg Convention Center and to make plans to attend.
1/24/10 - *New vendor* Galto Racing Enterprises - Extensive services from Galto Racing Enterprises include 5-Axis CNC Cylinder Head Porting, Intake Manifold Porting, Cylinder Head and Intake Manifold Repair, Flow Testing. Tig Welding and general CNC machining. Visit the Galto Racing Enterprises website to see their company and visit them in booths 801 - 803.
1/23/10 - Common Sense Software to feature Crew Chief Pro 7.1 Drag Racing Systems - "Finish Line Manager" Analysis Program is part of the new developments from Common Sense Software and the data software products. Also see their long line of weather instruments, racing, trailer and race car hardware components.
There is also new software related to i-card and wireless data systems for racers along with a Crew Chief data software system for Junior Drag Racing at booths 1001 - 1003.
1/23/10 - Renaissance $99 Expo Hotel special extended though event weekend - Stay at the host hotel, the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, this year for only $99 per night for 2 people. Experience the luxury of this beautiful hotel and don't miss any of the happenings of the Expo.
Enjoy the indoor swimming pool and spa, socialize in the bar, treat yourself to Sam and Harry's restaurant, and more. Don't miss out on all of the bench racing that happens in the lobby after the show ends each night. Call 847-303-4100 or reserve online on the Mariott hotels reservation website for the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel.
Take a photo tour of the stellar Renaissance Schaumburg host Hotel connected to the Drag Expo Convention Center.
1/23/10 - Get the Wicks Aircraft and motorsports catalog at the Expo - Drop by the Wicks Aircraft and Motorsports booth and get their huge 190 page catalog at no charge. It features tone of hardcore components and materials for race car construction.
1/22/10 - Spaghetti Menders to feature their new New Quick Set Nitrous Controllers - Along with their complete line of race car electrical wiring systems Spaghetti Menders in booths 1000 - 1002 will feature their New Quick Set Nitrous Controllers. Single and multi-stage nitrous controllers feature stage time delayed activation with line purge and motor purge.
See lots of their new components and electrical wiring systems on their spaghettimenders.com website and at the Expo!
1/22/10 - Online Ticket Sales will end Monday, January 25th at 5pm - You can pre-purchase one to two day event tickets online through secure PayPal to avoid the admission lines on Saturday or Sunday morning, These online sales will end Monday January 25th at 5pm so order now. You simply pick-up your pre-ordered tickets at the lobby will-call booth and your in the Expo!
1/21/10 - Car corral filling quickly - Hey, we know the racers and hot rodders that want to take advantage of selling their rolling stock to over 6,500 show attendees. The weather forecast looks exceptional, and the local paper is not panning out on your sale? Call today to get your car corral spot in the show for January 30th and 31st. You can print downloadable purchase forms for both swap meet and car corral booths here.
Want a swap booth beside your car? We have just a couple of swap booths still available beside the car corral area.
1/21/10 - X-treme Graphics to vave vinyl graphics service trailer on hand in expo to supply all graphics needs -
X-treme graphics specializes in custom vinyl graphics and lettering for race cars, signs, banners, magnets, windows, watercrafts, cars, trucks, trailers, motorcycles and more.
From single color vinyl decals to laminated four color process full vehicle wraps, no job is too big or too small for the staff at X-treme Graphics. Most jobs can even be completed while you wait Whether you're decorating your custom car, truck or trailer, they can help you create the graphics you envision with over ten years of experience.
They will have a show special of 15% off vehicle wrap for customers making appointment at the drag expo show (includes race cars, junior dragsters, go karts, trailers and golf carts).
1/20/10 - Racechrome to feature 1,200 sq. ft. display at Expo along with coupon special - From complete race cars, dragsters and a wide display of racing components you will be able to get it all at the peninsula display booth #215 for JBM Race Cars and racechrome.com products. See their coupon special for stainless steel dragster headers on the World Drag Expo coupon page.
1/19/10 - Harlow Racing Tire FREE delivery special - Harlow Racing Tire is offering free delivery to the Expo on pre-order tires and wheels. Though Harlow Racing Tire brings a huge inventory to the Expo, make sure the Harlow team has you exact tire or wheel brand and size in stock at the show with your pre-ordered name on it.
To see their extensive inventory and brand lines, visit their website www.harlowracing.com
1/18/10 - Rh2 Racing Radios and Thecrewshirt.com expand to peninsula display and are offering an event special coupon - Visit their new website, thecrewshirt.com and see their lines of digital full color dye sublimated crew shirts. You can print out a coupon special for $49 crew shirt with no minimum!
1/18/10 - Wick Oil to display multiple fuel lines and
locations - Wick Oil, now featuring two locations in Marine, Illinois and their second location is in Otterbein, Indiana. Wick Oil has been in the race fuels business since 1985, supplying Sunoco Race Fuels, Torco Racing Fuels, and methanol. We offer many other products for the racing industry. Stop at booth 810 for all of their latest fuel info.
Remember... all weekend seminars are FREE with paid show admission!
1/18/10 - Track Data Systems seminar added to Saturday's Winner's Seminar Schedule- The seminar titled "Helping You Close the Gap" by russ holt of Track Data Systems will feature general advantaged of traction-based gathering data on your race car passes and the use of Track Data Systems TRAC 5 Traction Data Logger to GO GET the data you need for your specific race car. A low tech interactive discussion. Come and see what traction looks like!
See the entire weekend schedule including all both Saturday and Sunday seminars on the World Drag Expo schedule page.
1/17/10 - KillerRons.com hosting Nitroplate giveaway at the World Drag Expo - Nitroplate will be awarding a free header coating service valued at $250 at the Expo, to enter for the drawing, stop by the Nitroplate expanded display in booths1005 - 1007 OR all those viewing the World Drag Expo website can enter in this free drawing. Visit www.killerrons.com and click on the link that will direct you to a support page. On that support page click "OTHER" in the products field, enter your information and type "FREE NITROPLATE HEADER DRAWING" in the question field.
1/16/10 - Pit Pal to host annual spread, new products announced on their website - Some of the innovative line of products to help racers and rodders get organized from Pit Pal will again be featured in their spread at the Expo. New products such as their Aluminum Trailer Ramps with Ultra Track System, their stand-alone Modular Work System and their 12 Can Horizontal Rack will be on hand.
Pre-orders for Pit Pal products can be made before show days for those large and custom items.
1/16/10 - Trio of Gardner-owned tracks to feature 2010 schedules and feature events -Cordova Dragway Park (Cordova, IL), Cedar Falls Raceway (Cedar Falls, IA) and Eddyville Raceway Park (Oskaloosa, IA) will roll out their 2010 season schedules.
“We have been spending the off season making plans for events at all three tracks” said Scott Gardner. Visit booths 501 - 503 to see some of the some new events as well as the return of some other highly popular shows.
Some features include Doug Foley's Drag Racing Experience is coming to Cedar Falls Raceway in 2010.
1/15/10 - Visit the World Drag Expo website often right up to the event! - Make sure to bookmark the World Drag Expo website for tons of upcoming news, vendor specials, free delivery offers and special coupons and giveaways that will be release here between now and January 29th.
One of the popular components of the World Drag Expo website is the special expo coupon page where show-goers could load and print special coupon promotion from vendors.
Make sure to visit the Expo Coupon Page for show specials right up to this year's event
1/15/10 - New seminar added to 2010 Expo Schedule - Brad Smith of Rh2 Racing Radios and Thecrewshirt.com will host a seminar at 10 am to 11 am on Saturday on Total Racing Team Marketing as a Package - Bring a large notebook and learn how to combine many aspects that make your racing team sellable. Topics from properly representing businesses to your team apparel as profitable marketing tool.
See the entire weekend schedule including all both Saturday and Sunday seminars on the World Drag Expo schedule page.
1/14/10 - Autometer Next Generation Instruments - Autometer Competition Instruments will again have their annual display to show off their latest gauges and specialized instrumentation for racers and rodders. many of their own "Next Generation instruments"such as their Cs, Cobalt, MX, Sport Comp II and Ultra Lite II products will be a part of their wide choices. See Autometer and pick up their latest product literature in booths 208-210.
Visit the vendor/exhibit list page to see the latest 2010 featured businesses and links to their websites.
1/12/10 - Swap Meet filling rapidly, Expo arranges layout to provide more swap booths, call for your spots today - No junk, no greasy junkyard stuff, if you're looking for great hardcore racing goodies....
There are many booths spots left and we have the floor plan laid out to accept your entry for the racer and rodder swap meet area. Make plans with your friend and clean-out your shops in the 100,000 sq. ft. super show.
1/11/10 - *New vendor* BISA Drag Racing Insurance - BISA Insurance will be on display offering their full lines of drag racing insurance from a Jr Dragster to Pro/Modified. BISA offers many levels of protection of your race car, travel rig related tools and components and is the only insurer to offer "on track" insurance plans as well. BISA can also write policies for Owner/Sponsor liability and property damage liability along with worldwide shipping insurance od race cars and equipment.
1/10/10 - Seminar Schedule announced for 2010 - Stellar speakers that pack the huge 2,200 square foot seminar room each year are back. Bret Kepner, Bruce Deveau, Mike Tritle and Brad Smith are some of the featured speakers with hardcore racing and performance topics on hand throughout the weekend. Make sure to check out a couple of the "To Be Announced" seminar topics to come.
Visit the schedule page to see the latest 2010 seminar and show schedule.
1/9/10 - Pegasus Custom Car Coaches to feature 32' stacker and other trailers - To the left is a sneak peek of the new 2010 Pegasus 32’ Stacker being built to debut at the 2010 World Drag Expo. This trailer has several unique features, including honeycomb side and roof panels and custom built cabinetry.
The new trailer design will also include our standard features such as 3 - 7,000 lb. Dexter axles with air ride suspensions, 24’ Power Awning with Wind Sensor, a Stinger auto lift, and a full rear ramp with winch assist closure. See the Pegasus Custom Car Coaches multi trailer display in the center of the manufacturers/vendor display area.
1/8/10 - Free trolley shuttle service available - The Village of Schaumburg provides a Free trolley shuttle service to the Convention Center linking it with all major Woodfield area shopping attractions including many dining venues. Download the brochure here to see the details.
The trolley is a free service operating daily, averaging about every 20-25 minutes. Take advantage of this free service to get around Schaumburg while you're at the Expo!
1/8/10 - Alston's line of chassis components and fabrication facilities expand with their building - Alston Race Cars has been a mainstay in the racing community for over 30 years. Since moving to our present location in 1995, the company has continued to grow as evidenced by a recent 10,000 square foot expansion. See the wide display of Alston components, Fast Glass ultra light racing windows and their latest from the chassis service shop.
1/7/10 - Sullivan's Tire + - Sullivan's Tire + will be offering no freight on any tire and or wheel packages ordered at the show. Big discounts on sets of wheel and tire packages
Sullivan's Tire + will feature Mickey Thompson give aways and debut Welds newest wheels. Sullivan's Tire + is your exclusive Weld Racing and Mickey Thompson Tire dealer.
1/7/10 - Quickfuel Technology Free Shirt Offer Coupon - Quickfuel Technology will host a huge peninsula display of their latest carburetor, carb accessory and fuel system components for racers and rodders. The Quickfuel guys and gals will also feature a 2010 expo special with a free t-shirt with every carburetor purchase at the show. Download the Quickfuel coupon on the World Drag Expo coupon page for the 2010 event.
Need a very specific carburetor? Call the QFT order line an specify your carburetor pre-order to be delivered to you directly at the World Drag Expo.
1/7/10 - Altronics will feature their new DataQuest - Altronics will debut their new product line addition, the new DATAQUEST utilizes the latest technology in visual high speed, networked, and modular data acquisition systems. Expandable to a 43 channel capacity.
DATAQUEST’s components are comprised of a Main Control Unit (MCU), Networked Sensor Nodes (SN), high resolution Full Color Touch Screen Dash Display (TSD), and high capacity SD card Memory.
1/6/10 - Coupon specials here at the World Drag Expo website - Make sure to bookmark the World Drag Expo website for tons of upcoming news on the upcoming January 30th and 31st event in 2010.
One of the popular components of the World Drag Expo website is the special expo coupon page where show-goers could load and print special coupon promotion from vendors.
Make sure to visit the Expo Coupon Page for show specials right up to this year's event
1/6/10 - PhotoGear to provide unique service to racers and rodders with custom printing for you and your ride - the Photo Gear that is a division of McKennaPro can provide custom printing for you, the crew, and your ride! We put the ink to just about any material – switchboards, protective track skins, photo gifts, prints, and traditional papers for marketing”
Stay tuned to the World Drag Expo website for promotional offers to be announced by The Photo Gear and other manufacturers prior to the January 30th and 31st event.
1/4/10 - Stripmasters showing services for 2010 - Booth 408 will host Stripmasters Services which is a one stop shop for blasting, painting and coating offering a variety of blasting techniques to strip coatings such as lacquer, enamel, polyurethane, powder coatings, epoxies and decals from a variety of surfaces including steel, fiberglass, aluminum, plastic, brass, copper, composites and rubber. Some of their services include Plastic Media Blasting, CO2 (Dry ice) Blasting and Sand Blasting
1/3/10 - Drag Race Results exhibits for 5th year - DragRace Results.com has lots of new features to their popular bracket racing website along with their huge bracket-talk section as one of the top bracket racing forums in bracket racing on the world wide web. Visit the DRR booth and find out the latest racing news and features you can find on the popular website.
1/2/10 - Lyons Raceway Park added to long list of tracks in attendance - Lyons Raceway Park will be in attendance with a display for the 2010 expo in booth #506. The beautiful central Indiana 1/8 mile strip will feature their 2010 schedule and announce their 2010 special events such as Lyons own Midwest VP Quick 32 series plus special bracket racing purse events and much more.
1/2/10 - Attention exhibitors, Let the World Drag Expo know what you are featuring at the show - Every year, hardcore vendors bring the latest in racing and rodding technology to the World Drag Expo. Make sure to visit this website often for the latest news about the upcoming show January 24th and 25th, 2009. Get a sneak peek at what products companies will feature here as they send us product description and images (hint, hint).
1/1/10 - *New vendor* Nyes Automotive Racing Engines - Exhibiting in booth #207 will be the folks at Nyes Automotive Racing Engines. See there wide array of racing and pump gas performance engines, short blocks and dyno services.
1/1/10 - Chris Duncan Race Cars to have a busy month prior to the expo - Chris Duncan Race Cars usually puts a planned spread of his latest chassis designs along with CDRC chassis products. Best laid plans had them bringing the Hossler/Duncan Camaro to the expo, right off of their big with at the final ADRL event of 2009. Fortunately for them, that will be a problem as the team has been invited to compete in Doha Qatar at the Arabian Drag Racing League Pro/Modified nationals and the state-of-the-art 70 1/2 Camaro was loaded on a 747 just a couple of days ago.
Though the Camaro will still be in transit back from the middle-east at expo time, some of his other latest chassis creations will, along with Chris and some great stories at his booth 809 - 815.
12/31/09 - Do I panic now for swap meet booths? - Swap meet booth sales are picking up briskly during the holiday break. Past vendors, don't miss out on your favorite spot because we are starting to fill the voids. Many locations are still available but swap meet and car corral areas are filling fast. Those considering a car corral spot may not want to wait until the very last second, if swap booth sales sell-out, we will begin to retract the car corral area to swap booth sales.
12/31/09 - Fab Shop Headers to exhibit growing list of header products and accessories - The list of specialty headers from The Fab Shop grows by the year and their booth is filled tighter at the annual expo with their new designs for dragsters, door cars and hot rods along with Pro/Stock and Comp Eliminator applications. Fenderwell headers, zoomie headers and specialty headers for pulling and other motorsports are a click away to their website and a torch at their booth at the expo.
Call 1-800-816-8382 and get exhibitor info today.
12/30/09 - Happy new year and 1 month to go to the Expo - There is still a month to go on the countdown clock above. Business vendors can still make plans and get available booth to display for the January 30th and 31st event. There is no where also you can exhibit to over 6,500 racers and rodders and speak to the directly, eye-to-eye, than the big one!
12/29/09 - Attendees and exhibitors can stay at the Renaissance for less in 2010 - Stay at the host hotel connected to the expo, the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and be a part of the ultimate bench racers party, this year for only $99 per night for 2 people. Experience the luxury of this beautiful hotel and don't miss any of the happenings of the Expo.
12/28/09 - Subscribe and re-subscribe to Drag Illustrated at the expo - Drag Illustrated will be back on hand with their multi-booth display to sign-up readership with subscription specials and talk to all of the racers and hardcore fans about their upcoming season. Make sure to show the editorial staff your latest team efforts and news for their 2010 publishing schedule.
12/26/09 - *New vendor* Flaming River to exhibit in booth #510 - Racers and rodders alike think of Flaming River steering components and innovative components when it comes to their custom or performance car. The Flaming River folks will be exhibiting their lines of steering columns, steering wheels, racing battery disconnects and electrical components. Flaming River will also featuring some of their latest products you can see on their website at www.flamingriver.com
12/24/09 - World Drag Expo will award one lucky attendee with an engine test stand - Every year the World Drag Expo awards lucky attendee with a major prize from the expo and from business exhibitors. In the past, the show has given away welders, plasma cutters and hardcore performance products. For the January 30th and 31st, 2010 event, the expo will be giving away a new engine test stand. Each attendee will receive an entry blank with their paid admission. And remember, the expo does not sell or trade your private information to any entity outside of the World Drag Expo.
12/23/09 - Quickfuel Technology expands to peninsula booth for upcoming expo - With a wealth of new products and innovations recently announced by Quickfuel Technology, one of the leaders in carburetor, fuel supply and hardcore hot rod and racing components will expand to a 4 booth peninsula to house their trademark stacks of products available at the show. See all of the new and proven products in peninsula 315.
12/22/09 - The New Muncie Dragway to promote 2010 upgrades and events at their display - Wrapping up the 2009 season with extensive updates including a new Compulink timing system, Muncie Dragway will kick off 2010 with new event announcement at their booth and also will be talking about their 2010 planned improvements to the dragstrip including replacement and lengthening the cement burnout boxes, staging lane repair updating and repainting.
12/20/09 - Racepack Data Systems to display at 2010 Expo - racepack Data Systems will be on had to exhibit their extensive line of motorsports data recorders, sensors, modules, plus their complete line of performance instrumentation such as the new IQ3 display dash with 28 channel input. Make sure to visit booth #606 and get all of their data and thier data gathering products.
12/27/09 - *New vendor* Sullivan's Tire + to feature their Mickey Thompson and racing and performance wheel products - Noted midwest racer Craig Sill ivan with his multiple tire stores will feature his lines of racing and performance tires and wheels as well as showing new tire balancing technology featured for Sullivan's Tires + products in their double-booth display at booths .
12/18/09 - Ohio Crankshaft offers Drag Expo shipping special - Ohio Crank will deliver all pre-orders free to the Drag Expo for you to pick up at the event, as well as bring back any rebuilds, crank grinds, etc. Save some big shipping expenses with pre and post event transportation for Ohio Crank services.
Make sure to check out Ohio Crank's current Year End Clearance Sale. Take advantage of their specials now and have it delivered to the show!
12/17/09 - Sign-Up for the Drag Expo Mailing List - If you are not on the expo mailing list for the upcoming flyers and/or e-flyers for the expo, sign up on our registration page. Expo newsletter registration
... and remember, your info will not be disclosed to any parties outside of the World Drag Expo... no Viagra sales, no telephone companies, none of that hooey.
12/17/09 - Pre-event ticket sales - Over 1,400 attendees took advantage of the World Drag Expo events tickets pre-purchased by phone or online for the previous 2009 event. Save the long lines on Saturday morning and use our secure ordering to pre-purchase event tickets.
Visit the Pre-Purchase Tickets Page to see how you can pick-up your tickets at a will-call booth and avoid the Saturday and Sunday ticket lines. Deadline for pre-event ticket sales is January 19th.
12/16/09 - *New vendor* Urban Hillbilly Video to display - Urban Hillbilly Video, producers os some of the most entertaining action video in drag racing will have a wealth of DVD production on had to get you through the long winters days.
Famous videos such as their line of "Door Car Chaos" videos along with many new releases such as "Carnage Fe st" will be available at the Expo.
Stay tuned to the World Drag Expo website here for news updates on new production in the editing room right now and show specials at the Urban Hillbilly Action Videos display.
12/15/08 - Attention Exhibitors - Downloadable PDF forms of the Schaumburg Convention Services are available in the business pages inside of theof the World Drag Expo website.
You can download necessary electrical, carpeting or complete services for to receive early order discounts on building services. Deadline for discounted electrical and rental services is January 8th, 2010 so make you reservations today.
12/14/09 - *New vendor* Standard Industrial and Automotive Equipment is New Peninsula exhibitor - Since 1927, STANDARD is serving Transportation Industry in the sector of Automotive Equipment Sales since just three years after the invention of the hydraulic lift.
Specialization in automotive lifts and a huge inventory of specialized shop products such as tow, four and in ground post lifts, air compressors, floor jacks, stand and every major shop equipment component a hardcore racer and rodder would want for his shop.
View their extensive website inventory to see what Standard Industrial and Automotive Equipment will be displaying in their peninsula exhibit.
12/11/09 - Bruce Deveau to return as a featured speaker both days of the Winner's Seminar series at the Expo - Bruce Deveau, NHRA National Dragster Collumnist, author of The Racer’s Mind Concentration Skills Workbook, included 2 in-depth seminars and Peak Performance Newsletter will again be a featured speaker at the 2010 expo Winner's Seminar Weekend.
Bruce's topic for Saturday January 30th will be his "Reaction Time Clinic" that is updated for 2010. Based on some of his published collums and previous seminars, this seminar will be directly focused on how to improve your reaction speed and consistency.
The Winner's Seminar Weekend schedule will be updated often prior to to January 30th and 31st event, make sure to visit the event schedule page often as new seminar topics are added.
12/11/09 - More shop equipment from Toolin' Around for 2010 - Toolin' Around Tool Company has been the racers hangout at the Expo, well... for as long as there has been an Expo! With over 15 years of exhibiting, Toolin' Around, a division of Stars and Stripes Tools, vends over 800 square feet of tool buyers heaven for 2010.
From the smallest specialty hand tool
to top line name brand tools and shop equipment, grab one of their bags and fill it up with the latest goodies for your tool box.
Yes... 15 years of "Packing the Place" - 2009.
12/10/09 - Nitroplate expands display to feature coated products and services -Doubling their booth size, Nitroplate will expand their display of component coating services including their original Nitroplate aluminum-ceramic coating in booths 709-711.
NitroPlate Bright is a highly polished aluminum ceramic coating capable of withstanding 1300 degrees. It has excellent thermal properties. This cuts down on under hood heat, increases horsepower and helps in scavenging of the exhaust. Nitroplate Bright can also be used in areas such as intakes, rear end housings, control arms, and wheelie bars and steel wheels.
12/9/09 - BTE Racing and Memphis Performance expand booth display to promote 20th Anniversary Open House to the Expo - The BTE Performance expanded Expo booth display at the 2010 expo includes their sister company, Memphis Performance. BTE and Memphis performance are featuring their upcoming 20th anniversary celebration/open house. The open house at their Mount Pleasant Mississippi location will host clearance sales on a wide array of inventory items, from engine parts, tires, transmission parts, and fiberglass body parts. The event is February 20, 2010. Many of these specials and sale literature will be featured at their booth as part of their promotion at the World Drag Expo this coming January 29th and 30th, 2010.
The open house at the BTE Racing will host tours and demonstrations of the manufacturing facility and warehouse, seminars, free BBQ lunch along with thousands of dollars in prize give always, including a new racing Powerglide transmission and torque converter. View the BTE open house flyer PDF here.
12/1/09 - Where else can 6,500 hardcore racers and rodders personally look at your car for sale? - Got a hot rod or race car for sale? The Expo is the place to have over 6,500 hardcore racers personally look over your car. Success stories are long from racers who have sold their race cars every year.
Visit the Car Corral page to view how to sell your car at the expo.
Featured speakers Bret Kepner visiting with Arnie Beswick
11/25/09 - Bret Kepner back for 2010 Winners Seminar Weekend schedule - This will be the 15th year of the World Drag Expo popular Winners Seminar Weekend of hardcore racing and performance seminars. The seminar schedule will we updated as event draws closer. You can also view some of the past annual seminar rosters to see example of the seminar weekend the Expo hosts.
Bret Kepner, who missed last year's event due to last-minute back surgery, returns for two days of his standing room only "Mr. Dirt on Bracket Racing" seminars. Saturday's hour long session will be entitled "Steps to take during each pass to get more win slips." On Sunday, Bret will present "An In-Depth Seminar on Tracking Weather Changes alongside your ET Predictions." These are the seminars which were scheduled to take place last year, so if you know Bret, you know that he's probably added a lot of ideas since then so bring a notebook and plenty of sharp pencils.
11/20/09 - Kids Prices! - As always, Children 11 years of age and under are free with paid adult admission, Children 12 to 15 in age can purchase or pre order tickets for $5.00 one day pass - $8 for two day pass.
Make sure to visit the online ticket sales for both adult and youth ticket sales.
11/10/09 - Attention Vendors! - Send the World Drag Expo your new products, show specials and even take part in the new coupon page that is part of this web site.
Let the performance show attendees see and plan with your company in mind! Send info and any related images or logos to:
10/29/09 - Ohio Crankshaft expands display to Peninsula to exhibit a number of new feature engines and short blocks - Ohio Crankshaft's expanding line of racing engines, short blocks and engine kits will be a focus for hardcore racers and rodder attendees at the 2010 World Drag Expo.
The new Ohio Crankshaft Peninsula will also feature their extensive racing and performance crankshaft line that has now passes the 1,000 mark in racing and performance crankshaft inventory.
10/27/09 - Swap meet reservations pouring in -
For all or our hardcore annual swappers that enjoy your favorite booth location, annual renewal forms have been mailed for over a month.
Please make sure to get your reservation and deposit in soon as not to miss out on your favorite booth location as new swap booth application begin to come in.
10/20/09 - Call for Champions Row Exhibit - All of the World Drag Expo Exhibiting tracks are offered the display of season champion cars at the popular "Champions Row".
If you have any question on exhibiting your car in Champions Row, contact your track or contact us at (217) 636-8103 or email at:
10/1/09 - Stay at the Renaissance for less in 2010 - Stay at the host hotel, the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, this year for only $99 per night for 2 people. Experience the luxury of this beautiful hotel and don't miss any of the happenings of the Expo.
Enjoy the indoor swimming pool and spa, socialize in the bar, treat yourself to Sam and Harry's restaurant, and more. Don't miss out on all of the bench racing that happens in the lobby after the show ends each night. Call 847-303-4100 or reserve online on the Mariott hotels reservation website for the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel.
Take a photo tour of the stellar Renaissance Schaumburg host Hotel connected to the Drag Expo Convention Center.
A negotiated lower price for the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center this year, means lower prices on trade show booths. Reserve your space here!
9/1/09 - New lower pricing for 2010 - What better way to kick off the countdown to the 2010 World Drag Expo with the announcement of some savings for the attendees and the trade show vendors.
World Drag Expo trade show business vendors, enjoy a 10% savings over last year's booth pricing. When we save money, you save money. A negotiated lower price for the building this year, means lower prices on trade show booths. Reserve your space here!
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All latest news for 2010 World Drag Expo above Info from 2009 Show below and in archives pages
2/23/09 - Come to the Expo, win a drum of VP Racing Fuel - That is how easy it was for Paul Vander Velde from Lockport Illinois. Paul is the winner of a drum of VP Racing Fuels Methanol awarded by VP and Mateer Oils and Fuels.
Every year at the World Drag Expo, there are a number of hardcore goodies awarded to show attendees. The simple entry blank that is given with your paid admission is used for promotional purposes only for the following annual Expo and is not sold or traded to outside parties of the show.
We bet Paul is happy that he filled his entry out....
1/15/09 - Kepner still recovering - Bret Kepner and his popular annual seminars "Mr. Dirt on Bracket Racing to Win" was out of commission this year along with Bret's own ability to walk. As an update, Bret did have extensive spinal column surgery and is recovering at home.
Bret is optimistic that he can recover in time to begin his televised event work by 2009 season opening drag racing events.
But here at the World Drag Expo, we know if you spell out the name Bret Kepner enough times, Bret Kepner, Bret Kepner, Bret Kepner, the image on the left will appear first when someone Googles his name....
2/14/09 - Monroe unveils new dragster at Ron's Fuel Injection, Steve Schmidt displays at 09 Expo - James Monroe brought his new carbon fiber dragster out from under wraps at the recent World Drag Expo. The new dragster features a Steve Schmidt Racing 1200 horsepower 585 cubic inch Profiler engine outfitted with the new Ron's Fuel Injection Terminator X system. We asked James what the hardcore racers and rodders asked of his as they poured over the new Top Dragster/Superquick car, he commented, "Lots of racers asked about the new Mickey Thompson beadlock wheels the new car is outfitted with. We answered lots of questions about the new one piece design Pro-5 drag wheel and its design."
2/10/09 - DRE engine diaper prize winner - Dennis Ridgeway Enterprises awarded a sportsman engine diaper to the expo racer giveaway. The winner is Chris Newson from Joy, Illinois. Chris can contact the expo or DRE to claim his prize.
The DRE non-SFI Sportsman is available in various sizes; small, standard, XL, and dry sump models, racers can visit Dennis Ridgeway Enterprises at www.enginediapers.com.
2/3/09 - Featured Engine of the World Drag Expo 2009 - Ohio Crankshaft featured their new 763 cubic inch monster straight from the Ohio Crankshaft dyno to the 2009 Expo. With the new combination pulling 1500 HP on motor and 2048HP on N2O, the 763 features Brodix 5" bore center block with 11.2 deck, Brodix CNC heads, Comp Cams 55mm roller cam, Jesel lifters, belt drive, rockers, 5.5" Ohio Crankshaft custom crank, See much more information on the 763 on the Ohio Crankshaft.com Media Page.
2/2/09 - You can still see all of the special announcements leading up to the January 2009 event on our news/archives pages -View the archives to see special promotions for past show events from the World Drag Expo.
2/2/09 - Featured Cars of the World Drag Expo 2009 - Chris Duncan Race Cars burned their trademark "midnight oil" to make the Expo with the absolute latest design body from Cynergy Composites. The new 70 1/2 Camaro Outlaw Pro Modified for Alex Hossler was on display showing off the latest chassis design from the CDRC shop. See Chris Duncan Race Cars website for much more information.
Also on display was a bare CDRC Top Sportsman/Bracket doorslammer chassis for racers to view up close and personal. "It's worth the effort to have racers see an eye-catching new body and see how we incorporate our chassis designs into something new" Chris Duncan explained "We answered lots of questions this year on our base chassis on display and how we could incorporate that chassis into each racers favorite body they would want."
Yep... 15 years of "Packing the Place" - 2009.
1/31/09 - World Drag Expo grand prize winner - Out of over 6,400 entries for the grand prize vertical air compressor, the lucky single ticket was drawn and the award goes to Jack Browning from St. Louis Missouri. Jack came up with fiends for the entire weekend.
Jack told us when he traveled up last weekend to personally pick-up his prize that 'I joked between my friends while all filling out the prize entry slips that the winners buys the beer at the first race of the year" Well Jack, it's your turn... congratulations from the Expo.
The World Drag Expo award one major door prize along with exhibitor prizes annually. The entry info is used to promote the following annual show and not sold to parties outside of the Expo.
Featured speaker Bret Kepner with Arnie Beswick
1/29/09 - Kepner recovering - A big surprise came on the eve of the 14th annual World Drag Expo as 9 year featured speaker Bret "Mr Dirt" Kepner had been rendered bedridden due to a severe spinal injury to his back. Unable to travel, Bret sent a last minute letter to show attendees expecting to hear his seminars on "Mr. Dirt on Bracket Racing to Win". Bret's letter, complete with his own rye humor, stated to all:
Dear Friends,
I would like to publicly apologize for picking the worst possible weekend to undergo surgery for a badly-herniated disc in my spine. My annual trip to the World Drag Expo is one of the highlights of each drag racing season and, if it were possible in any way, I'd be there with you. If it's any consolation, rest assured that I am currently enduring the same agony experienced by those who sit through my seminars each year.
I'll be back in 2010! Sincerely, - Bret Kepner
An impromptu oversized get well card was signed by MANY and received by Bret wile on his way to recovery from surgery.
1/27/09 - The next Expo may be a year away, but visit worlddragexpo.com often - Just like the special releases from exhibitors building up for the 2009 show, visit often to see news and special activities and photos captured at the 2009 show. We will have many features that will show off what was at this Expo and will again start to build for 2010. Visit often!
1/26/09 - Thank You from Laurie and Todd - All of the staff and management wants to extend a personal thanks to all of the attendees and exhibitors who make the World Drag Expo the largest annual hardcore all Drag Racing trade show, seminar weekend and racers swap meet.... period
In these crazy economic times, we were thrilled to come out of last weekend's show with a dedicated group of business exhibitors, an increased hardcore racer's swap show and racer/rodder attendance numbers THAT MATCHED 2008! That's right race fans, it was only by a mere 50 paid exhibitors, but we outgrew last years records with our attendees growing to 6,450 for 2009. Consistency in any economic time... has value.
See you at the 2010 Expo... January 30th and 31st, 2010
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