The ECTA is having so much fun racing at their venue in Arkansas that they have added a race to the 2018 schedule and it is easier than ever to participate. No membership is required for this last meet and even more fun is the fact that cars from 2009-present are allowed to go 185mph without needing a roll bar. That’s right, if you have a modern muscle car or sports car, you can go 185mph without needing to put a bar in it. That is huge!
The racing has been hot and heavy in 2018 at the Blytheville International Airport in Arkansas and it has been so good and the place has been so welcoming that the organization decided that they were not done quite yet. Racing is held on Saturday and Sunday November 10/11 and if history has a guide you will have ample opportunity to crank down the course.
This is the last chance this year that you’ll have to hit the mile. Don’t miss it! Details below as well as a registration link. BE THERE!
The Arkansas 1-Mile Challenge
MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT!
Come and compete for top speeds at The Arkansas 1-Mile Challenge! The event takes place at the Bytheville International Airport located at 4701 Memorial Drive, Blytheville, AR.
The event opens on Friday, November 9 for registration and tech inspection. The entry fee of $385.00 includes two exciting days of racing from Saturday to Sunday, November 10-11 plus two crew member passes (arm band).
Tech Inspection is the first stop after you arrive and pit. Bring your completed tech form(s) with your vehicle to tech inspection; you will go to registration after you receive tech approval. The tech forms, aerial maps, etc. are available for download by clicking “library” located in the same black strip as “signout” (in your Race Day account).
The host hotel is the Holiday Inn at 1121 E. Main Street. Mention East Coast Timing Association to receive a discounted room rate. Call 870-763-5800.
RV/Camper parking is located outside the main gate of the airport.
If you want to register additional drivers, please email that information to [email protected]. Each additional driver is $25.00.
If you need help with anything, please call CJ at 708-769-3522 or email at the above address.
Refund Policy: If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, each participant will receive a refund of $300.00. In the event ECTA does not secure 90 entries by Nov. 2, ECTA reserves the right to cancel the event and refund entrants $325.00.
- Location:
- Blytheville Int’l Airport – Blytheville, AR 72315 US
- Registration opens:
- 10/09/2018
- Registration closes:
- 11/03/2018
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Wish I could go. Folks, this is worth doing and I’d love to see a great turnout. If you haven’t done LSR this is an opportunity to try it on for size. So suit up and GO FOR IT!
Would like to run our LSR rear engien modified roadster there BUT the rules require four wheel brakes since we have rear brakes only and two chutes to stop we are not able to pass tech oh well. Car passes tech in Maine and at Bonneville
typical LSR car rear brakes only.
So…. everyone who has set records there before, had to pay for a membership. Now anyone off the street can show up and scoop their records away.
I have to disagree with this. Just don’t see it as fair.
Good point. What’s the incentive to pay for a membership next year?