I had Meeting with the track manager of Onawa Dragway managed by Grai and Gary Harper - they are good operatorsj
- For those wanting to arrive on Friday July 23 gates will be open by 2PM To stay overnight. I will be there Friday Afternoon. Paul Stensland call(. 712-223-1962 cell)
- no problem running generators for power, they do not have power hookups.
- we will be parking in our own space “togther in our own area about 300 ft from the starting line in the pits facing the track - she said they will mark our area + additional cars be located all togther - extra car/ trailers can go between racing trailers or in front or behind the two rigs. our space is grass.
- our racers ( and our 348/409 vistors who could race,,,,,,,,enter on asphalt entrance racers road to the track and the paved return road in the pits. This RACERs GATE that has its own sign - access is located 1.1 miles south of the only stop light on Onawa , Iowa. Onawa Iowa which is only 2 miles east from north/south I -29
- gates open Saturday & sunday at 7:30 AM, Time Trails 10:00 AM Eliminations 1 or 2 PM.
- we could race both days - but I said Sunday only time trails on Saturday
- using sportsmans tree 3 yellow then green red
- track is treated concrete 1/8 mile ground for 1/4 mail - very smooth
- the track will keep track of our best reaction light on Sauturday‘s Time trails for the $500 award we will give to the best light.
- the track suggested the 1st round losres both of them could pay to run again and - the winner would then become at part of round 3
- we can set up random cars to run as we line up or the track can pick from our qualifiers to pair of cars. Our group runs together.
IHRA rules roll cage for 6:50 better or 135 mph in1/8 mile for roll cage, I am sure the correct helmet and seat belts apples
our inspection of our racer will be in our pit area by track
racer and crew member entry is free. More crew members & visitors are $15 per day and $25 for 2 days.
we will receive and gas pump type thropy for winner and runner up From the track
Entry for extra cars in our group not racing is $15 per day or $25 for 2 days.
I suggest extra cars consider a time trail.
I am strongly considering catering a beef bar beer and pulled pork sanwiches dinner for all our attendees and their quests . To be held in air conditioned large concession building at the south end of the starting line around 6PM Saturday night July 24th. I will have at least 2 pop up tents around my trailer
call me 712-223-1962 cell
or could call Randy Johnson 515-850-8234
the current cars to come to the race from track managers
- 12 AFX cars from 60’s
- 20 gassers
- 6 other gassers
- 10-20 348/409 car - need more guys....
- 72 & older class
- muscle car class
- bracket class
- Foot brake class
for lodging you can get a discount from American Best Value Inn right by I-29 will give
a discount if you mention Onawa Dragway call 712-223-2101 - if you called using the 800 number - call
at the number you i. Gave you and they should give you discount even if already registered .
Paul Stensland
712-223-1962 cell
if you need to e-mai address call or text me
With the Dragway 42 race the following week, the guys from the east won't be able to make it. That's just the way the scheduling had to be.
It would double my hp and make it way more likely I would break something too. 
