it hasn ’ t entirely affected the way things are done at Cecil . “ We probably do a 50 / 50 split between the quarter mile and eighth mile ,” he says .
The Modern Street Hemi Shootout is another exciting event that gathers once-yearly at Cecil , and the Midwest Drags was a brand-new event for the track that was held in July . “ The Midwest Drags is something reminiscent to Drag Week – they drove from Virginia to southern New Jersey , to Cecil , and back to Virginia .”
Another group that visits Cecil eight times per season is the United Nostalgia Stock / SS Series .
“ That ’ s a small , local group of older Stock / Super Stock cars that are all but period correct , and it ’ s a neat deal that averages about 40 cars .”
Cecil County hosts many great events throughout the year , and about the only time Jim and Cathy aren ’ t here is when they ’ re traveling the PDRA Pro Nitrous circuit , where Halsey and his team have experienced great success , winning the championship four years in a row . “ I ’ ve got a great and capable staff that runs this place while I ’ m gone , so I don ’ t have to worry about it ,” Halsey asserts . “ When I go on the road , there ’ s nothing that happens any different at this place than it would when I ’ m here .”
Track manager Chad Porter is quick to return praise and point out the dedication that starts at the top . “ To see Jim and Cathy do this for 25 years is impressive . They pour so much time and effort into this place , and unless they ’ re gone racing , they ’ re here ... this place is their life ,” says Porter .
So , with 60 years being accomplished in fine style , and a host of updates now completed , Cecil County Dragway is gearing up to make the 2024 season the best ever . DI
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