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Outlaw 10.5 Drag Racing Invades a New World!
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 The Extreme Drag Race and Miramichi Dragway Park will make history in the world of motorports by introducing Atlantic Canada to Outlaw Drag Racing. It truly is high-energy action-packed family entertainment!
Can you imagine going back to the early days of street legal drag racing, where everywhere you went was a new world waiting to see the unpredictable mega-horsepower action that this on-the-edge "extreme" sport had to offer. As this movement matured and began its natural progression there came several more new classes within the sport itself. One of them is Outlaw Drag Racing, which in turn spawned the Outlaw 10.5 class. more...
Nostalgia Lives at the Extreme Drag Race Shootout
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 Wild machines from days gone by will return to the asphalt of Atlantic Canada August 1-3rd 2008, to relive their Extreme Drag Racing roots!
"We owe it to the future of this sport to honor its past!" Explains EDRS Event Director Raymond Knight. "Drag Racing as a whole was considered 'Extreme' back in the day. I mean these cars had insane power for back then and drag racing was considered a sport for the 'bad boys' (and girls) of the time. These racers shaped the racing of today and the Extreme Drag Race Shootout is proud to honor that history by bringing two cars that raced in both USA and Canada, but had roots to Atlantic Canada, back home to do battle!"
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EDRS Releases Preliminary Event Schedule
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The Extreme Drag Race Shootout Releases the Preliminary Event Schedule
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EXTREME DRAG RACE PRESENTS FAMILY DAY FESTIVITIES
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 For Immediate Release May 27, 2008 The Extreme Drag Race Shootout (EDRS) presents Family Day, Saturday August 2nd as part of the EDRS International Motorsports Festival August 1-3rd, 2008! "We cannot say it enough, that the EDRS is a total package event; call it a Family Festival of Motorsports!" Explains EDRS Event Director Raymond Knight. "With so many, 'grown up only' things in today's world we feel strongly that our events must maintain a family atmosphere, which has brought about our EDRS Family Day celebrations." "Many thanks goes out to the fine folks at Tim Hortons, Bowtie Performance, Lucas Oil Products, Wavetech R/C Hobby Shop, Greater Moncton Street Rods, Miramichi Police Force and Sky Designs for making our Family Day festivities possible." more...
EXTREME DRAG RACE OFFERS UP CASH FOR KING OF EUROPE EAST CHAMPION!
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 For Immediate Release May 21, 2008 The King of Europe has continued to grow over the last four years to the point that it needed to be divided into two events for 2008, East and West. With a wide variety of competitors from 16 European Countries involved, the racing is incredible. "In North America we just don't see an 8 second all wheel drive Corvette face-off against a turbocharged Honda in the finals of a street class!" Explains EDRS Event Director Raymond Knight.
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Welcome to Miramichi!
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This is what will greet the Racers, Spectators and Sponsors of the Extreme Drag Race Shootout August 1 - 3rd, 2008 in Miramichi, New Brunswick.....
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EXTREME DRAG RACE RELEASES EXTREME TICKETS, POSTERS & FLYERS
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 Like never before in the history of this sport the Extreme Drag Race Shootout is covering all the bases when it comes to promoting and getting the word out to the mainstream public and "Potential" drag race fan.
"How can we ensure the growth of this sport unless we break out of the box and attempt to reach new audiences to generate fresh interest in what the sport of Extreme Drag Racing has to offer", explains Event Director Chris Biro. more...
EXTREME DRAG RACE SHOOTOUT ADDS STOCK/SUPER STOCK CLASS & SPONSOR "PARTS FOR TRUCKS"
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 Maritime Stock/Super Stock Championship Series set to join forces with Extreme Drag Race Shootout Festivities
It is with great pleasure that the Maritime Stock/SuperStock Championship Series announces they will be joining forces with the Extreme Drag Race Shootout to add a Stock/SuperStock event as part of the festivities August 1 – 3, 2008 at Miramichi Dragway Park, in New Brunswick, Canada. more...
EXTREME DRAG RACE SHOOTOUT ADDS NITRO CARS
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Gotcha! ...We Mean R/C Scale Nitro Cars Of Course!
 "What's the one slow moving part about this great sport of Drag Racing?" Asks Event Director Chris Biro. "Down Time! Waiting for things like track clean-ups, breakdowns or crashes to be cleared; all you fans know exactly what I mean."
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SOBEY'S MEET THE STARS CHARITY CRUISE NIGHT & BBQ
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 "It just keeps getting better with every day that passes!" Explains Extreme Drag Race Event Director Raymond Knight. "We are very excited to have such a prominent member of the business community on board as sponsor of our Meet The Stars Charity Cruise Night & BBQ. Sobeys, a large state of the art grocery store located in heart of Miramichi, is a fantastic place to shop and represents the type of community involvement and commitment that we have seen across the board, not only from Miramichi but from Atlantic Canada as a whole!"
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PROPELLER BREWING BECOMES OFFICIAL BEVERAGE OF THE EXTREME DRAG RACE EVENT
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 "It is our great pleasure to announce Propeller Brewing and their all-natural craft beers and sodas as the Official Beverages of the Extreme Drag Race Shootout!" Explains EDRS Event Director Chris Biro. "What is most refreshing (no pun intended) is the genuine outlook that Propeller has on supporting the East Coast community and events that promote true growth to the tourism base and local economy. These folks weren't interested in just coming in and selling as many beverages as they could, but rather they have taken a true interest in being involved in the EDRS Festival style event, it's racers and fans. I challenge anyone to find that in any other local or mega brewery. You know my motto, support those who support your sport; and in this case those who support your community and local industry growth as well."
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EXTREME DRAG RACE SUPPORTS TROOPS WORLDWIDE
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 “We had always wanted to express our thanks to Military Personnel and their families for the many sacrifices they make for us on a continual basis. With the strong presence of Military Forces in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, the site of the 2008 Extreme Drag Race Shootout August 1-3, 2008, we felt that this would be a fantastic opportunity to do just that." explains Event Director, Raymond Knight. "The EDRS will provide FREE entry for any active military personnel from anywhere in the world (with current "active duty" military ID/credentials) and their family into the Extreme Drag Race Shootout." more...
POWERHOUSE VIDEO RETURNS TO PRODUCE DVD FOR 08 EVENT!
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Powerhouse Video Workshop will be returning for the 5th Anniversary Extreme Drag Race Shootout event to be held in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada. Rich Sulko and Powerhouse have been a part of the Events since the beginning and we are proud to have the entire Powerhouse Team back to take care of producing the DVD of the Extreme Drag Race Shootout. This DVD will also include complete coverage
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EURODRAGSTER SIGNS SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH EDRS
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 Eurodragster.com has stepped up as an Associate Sponsor of the Extreme Drag Race Shootout. “We are very pleased to support the second World Street Race and that being based in the UK, we are bound to support the UK team although we will be happiest if every competitor has a quick, fast and safe race”, stated Tog at Eurodragster. more...
EXTREME DRAG RACE SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITY - MIRAMICHI YOUTH HOUSE
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 "Our youth is our future", exclaims EDRS Event Director Chris Biro. "We need to look after them now so they can look after us down the road. I can see no better way to give back to our event host community while at the same time exposing them to this incredible sport. Miramichi Youth House, and similar facilities around the world, play a very important role in the community and it is up to us to help let everyone know this, and that is exactly what we plan to do."
The Extreme Event is expected to host thousands of people and approximately 300 top drag racing competitors from around the world in August of 2008, and also boasts over $100,000 in prizes up for grabs for competitors. It is certainly a family atmosphere that is ... more...
MASTERS OF TRACK PREPARATION COMING TO MIRAMICHI TO WORK THEIR MAGIC!
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Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we're here to tell you it can, and will!
 Mike Kolne, known as the Master of dragstrip track surface preparation from coast to coast, will be in Miramichi in 2008 at the Extreme Drag Race Shootout along with his two sons to work their magic.
"You know last year I worked at 19 or so different events in two countries but this race in Miramichi is the one I am most excited about", explained Mike Kolne from his York. Ontario home this week. "I love all drag racing with my heart and soul, but I gotta say that the street cars and doorslammers blow my mind. We will be there, and we'll do the best we know how to give the racers of the EDRS the best track surface that we can. The funny part is that I think I can only bring one of my sons along which has caused a bit of an upset. But he laid it on the line and said that if I didn't take him he wouldn't work for me on another track; I guess he means business!"
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EXTREME DRAG RACE SUPPORT VEHICLE RECEIVES AN EXTREME MAKEOVER!
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 The Extreme Drag Race would like to thank New Age Grafix in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada for their EXTREME GRAFIX work on the 2008 Extreme Drag Race Event Support Vehicle pictured here.
Allie Howe and his staff put together this amazing grafix design and applied it to our support vehicle just days before we departed Miramichi for Fredericton for Part II of our Eastern Promotional Tour.
We welcome New Age Grafix as ... more...
THE BRITISH ARE COMING, AND SO ARE THE AUSSIES!!
written by CFSC
For Immediate Release April 23, 2007
There are now 4 countries confirmed to compete in The WORLD STREET II Class to be contested as part of the 2008 Extreme Drag Race Shootout August 1st - 3rd,  Miramichi Dragway Park, New Brunswick, Canada. (GO TO www.cfscshootout.com for complete details)
THE BRITISH ARE COMING... AGAIN!! SO ARE THE AMERICANS AND CANADIANS, AND NOW THE AUSTRALIANS are also onboard for this exciting "Once In A Lifetime Event".
The Brits have a WORLD title to defend and promise not to disappoint. But rest assured the Americans, Aussies and Canadians will be coming "loaded for bear" (as they say in Canada), to take the title of WORLDS Fastest REAL Street Car home with them! more...
LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS TAKES "WORLD STREET" BY STORM!
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For Immediate Release April 25, 2007
The CFSC Extreme Drag Race Shootout is pleased to announce that Lucas Oil Products has returned as Official Class Sponsor, and Official Oil for the 2008 Extreme Drag Race Shootout August 1st - 3rd, 2008 at Miramichi Dragway Park, Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada.
REAL STREET OUTLAW will once again bear the Lucas Oil Products name. An exciting addition to the LUCAS involvement in 2008 will be the LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS WORLD STREET II class of racing.
Real Street Outlaw and World Street go hand in hand and are focused on bringing the fastest street machines in the world to Eastern Canada to battle it out on the racetrack! "This class sets an example for our youth", explains CFSC's Chris Biro. "Showing them that racing is for the Track Not The Street. We parade the RSO and WS II class cars for everyone to enjoy, and then take them to the track to let loose and race in a safe and controlled environment, just as should be done. We are extremely pleased to have Lucas Oil Products back onboard to help us spread this very important message, not to mention be part of the only race of its kind in the world." more...
THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN MADE. THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE HAVE BEEN SET.
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For Immediate Release March 21, 2007
The Big Question IS...
Do YOU Got What It Takes?.... Then Bring It!
The CFSC Officially Announces The WORLD STREET II To Be Contested At The 2008 Extreme Drag Race Shootout August 1st - 3rd, Miramichi Dragway Park, New Brunswick, Canada.
As a major force in the organization of the first-ever World Street held at Belle Rose, Louisiana's No Problem Raceway in 2005, the CFSC has done it again and announced the WORLD STREET II. "This will once and for all stop the talk and truly decide who has the WORLD'S quickest Real "Street Legal" machine", says CFSC's Raymond Knight. "The invitation is there. If you choose to participate then you can say you backed up your claim, if you don't, you can't, it is that simple."
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CFSC EXTREME DRAG RACE GOES INTERNATIONAL FOR 2008!!
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For Immediate Release February 18, 2007
CFSC EXTREME DRAG RACE GOES INTERNATIONAL!
CFSC Extreme Drag Race Shootout Heads East With International Event
"EXTREME", by definition - The Highest Level Of Intensity
"It was time for the CFSC to do what the name implies... go National, spread it's wings and leave the confines of Ontario. Explains CFSC's Raymond Knight. "We've always had racers come from as far away as Florida in the USA and the East Coast in Canada, but as an event we needed to grow. We seriously researched dozens of venues, and in the end this area stood out as #1. Our goal has always been to bring not only a unique fast-paced, high-energy form of motorsports to a particular area, but to also raise awareness of Extreme Motorsports and Drag Racing in general within that area; making the racers of the CFSC the stars of the show." more...
Extreme Drag Race Ads Extreme Physical Action To The After-Hours Excitement!
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"That's right" explains EDRS Event Director Raymond Knight, "We said we were bringing a festival to town, and now we have added an Extreme Sport of a different kind to the mix, something to give our adult and teenage audiences some added action once racing is done for the day! We have said from the start; the Extreme Drag Race Shootout is a different kind of event, it has more action and more fun than you can image, it's more than just a drag race! We want to capture our fans attention the second they walk into the gates and never let them down till they get home and say, WOW! Partnering with professional organizations like Innovative Hybrid Wrestling will help do just that. This deal is complete with ring and all, set up right in the middle of the EDRS midway... imagine that!"
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Innovative Hybrid Wrestling Gets EXTREME! ...All thanks to new EDRS supporter