WDRA, Contingency Connection Sign Multi-Year Agreement Benefitting Tracks and Racers

In an unparalleled move, the World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) has announced a multi-year partnership agreement with the Contingency Connection to offer an incredible opportunity to WDRA member tracks and racers.

Through an exclusive alliance, the WDRA and Contingency Connection will deliver national sponsorship opportunities to local racetracks. WDRA will offer member tracks a $1,000 discount towards enrollment in Contingency Connection’s Racer Rewards program. Additionally, Contingency Connection and WDRA will reward each class champion at each of the 2023 WDRA Bracket Finals events and WDRA Sportsman Drag Racing Series World Championships a Racer Awards Book valued at over $4000, totaling a program value of benefits to WDRA racers at $112,000.

In addition to the opportunity to join Contingency Connection at an exclusive discount, one WDRA member track will win a free enrollment into the 2023 Contingency Connection awards program valued at $2850.

Details on this opportunity will be announced soon.

“Our partnership with Contingency Connection is a prime example of WDRA building benefits for our track operators and member racers,” said WDRA President, Don Scott. “Contingency Connection has been providing undeniable value for 30 years with their awards program and allowing racers to save real money on parts and accessories they use on a regular basis. The WDRA is happy to provide a chunk of the cost toward providing that value.”

WDRA track operators now have an affordable opportunity to bring sponsorship through this program to their track. Contingency Connection will guarantee $50,000-$100,000 in national contingency awards to each WDRA member track that opts in and will provide Mid-Season awards and Champions Bonus Banquet Awards packages to all participating WDRA member tracks

“While our reach is great – the concept is simple,” said Contingency Connection’s President, Jackie Ressa. “Tracks and racers need sponsors. Sponsors need tracks and racers. Contingency Connection is the connection between the two.” Racers simply run decals of sponsors with products they use (or would like to use) to win valuable manufacturer coupon awards. Winning racers receive a Racer Rewards Book worth thousands of dollars in discounts towards the purchase of performance products. Ressa noted, “While most sponsorship programs require racers to buy or use a particular product on their race car to earn awards – Contingency Connection sponsors believe in rewarding and supporting all grassroots racers and tracks through the Racer Rewards program.”

The WDRA is delivering major benefits to everyone involved in their new sanction by partnering with Contingency Connection. Racers can race with parts that pay for themselves and race more often.

Manufacturers can build loyalty to their brands while supporting well-deserving racers and tracks.

About WDRA: The mission of the WDRA is to provide value as a sanctioning body to racers and facilities through process modernization, unparalleled service and value driven partnerships.

For more information about Contingency Connection: www.contingencyconnection.com info@contingencyconnection.com 423.288.0285

American Race Cars Offers WDRA Racers a FREE $5K Race

Springfield, IL – American Race Cars has joined the list of companies supporting the WDRA Sportsman Drag Racing Series and their quarter million-dollar bracket racing program in 2023.
The World Drag Racing Alliance will conclude the season with the Sportsman Drag Racing Series World Championships in October of 2023. The invitation only, free race entry event will feature WDRA track champions and Bracket Finals Champions in head-to-head competition for their share of the $200,000 main event cash points fund. American Race Cars has made that weekend even better as they have joined the alliance of businesses supporting bracket racers by providing a no entry fee, $5,000 to win race for the qualified Box racers who are invited to World Championship event.
“American Race Cars provides world class race cars to some of the best bracket racers in the country and to have them step up this early to support the Sportsman Drag Racing Series is incredible” said WDRA founder Don Scott. “Box racers now have two free entry races to enjoy during the SBRS World Championships which is an awesome value,” said Scott.
As a part of the program, American Race Cars will also have a presence at all WDRA Bracket Finals events as well as being a part of the live stream coverage of the SBRS World Championships.
“Many of our customers get a lot of national attention on the big money bracket racing scene, but the majority of our customers are fighting it out at their local track for track championships” said American Race Car owner Travis Colangelo. “We wanted to recognize and support those men and women who support their local bracket racing programs week in and week out. We can’t wait to add some fun and excitement to the WDRA World Championships by putting on this free race.”
More updates and information on the WDRA Sportsman Drag Racing Series will be released in the coming weeks and posted on www.racewdra.com and on the WDRA Facebook page.

About WDRA: The mission of the WDRA is to provide value as a sanctioning body to racers and facilities through process modernization, unparalleled service, and value driven partnerships.

About American Race Cars: Since its inception in late 2004, American Race Cars has quickly become one of the premier chassis builders in sportsman racing. Several championship drivers and teams have made American Race Cars their weapon of choice for competition in Super Comp (Quick Rod), Top Dragster, and bracket categories. www.americanracecars.net

WDRA Track Advisory Council

Springfield, IL – A Track Advisory Council has been formed to assist in helping fellow member tracks as well as provide direction and input as the WDRA is built. The council will consist of Jason Peterson (US 131 Motorsports Park), Royce Miller (Maryland International Raceway), Carl Blanton (Mo-Kan Dragway) and Jeff Miles (Darlington Dragway). These individuals will play key roles in the creation of the WDRA.

World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA) Formed

Springfield, IL – A new drag racing sanctioning body has been formed as the World Drag Racing Alliance (WDRA). Under the ownership of Don Scott, a former track operator at Central Illinois Dragway and long-time competitor in grassroots racing programs, the WDRA will fill voids left with recent sanctioning body changes. The WDRA’s mission is to provide drag racing facilities and sportsman racers a platform to flourish for decades to come. 

The WDRA has secured the services of former sanctioning body president and multi-track owner, Scott Gardner. Gardner has committed to a consulting role to help build the foundation of this new organization and to work with tracks in securing sanction commitments for the 2023 season. With the help of Gardner, the WDRA will prioritize communication with those who have managed tracks, run successful programs, and provide access to insurance agencies. 

The WDRA has identified the concern for the future of sportsman racing programs. It is the WDRA’s intent to bring all bracket racers together and create an evolving community that will survive the current threat to our industry. 

The WDRA is founded in the belief that together we can secure our own future in the manner we choose.