Skyview Drags is pleased to announce a new division to be added this year at the IHRA sanctioned eighth-mile track located in the heart of Tioga Center, N.Y.

The new division, Teen Championship Racing (TCR), allows teenagers 13 to 17 years old to compete against each other in street legal cars and trucks. The TCR program is an inexpensive way for families to get involved in drag racing and offers a chance for parents to cultivate a close working relationship with their children.

According to Track Director, Amy Culver, the new division will get kids involved in drag racing. “These kids are our future racers,” said Culver. “I’m very excited to see how many kids will get involved.”

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In February of 2009, Amy Culver, Skyview Drags Track Director and Program Manager, learned that her mother had Stage III Colon Cancer. Following the diagnosis, and throughout months of receiving chemotherapy and treatment, the American Cancer Society offered support to her mother who was without adequate insurance. Now, with her mother's cancer in remission, Culver wants to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society so others can be given the life-saving treatments offered to her mother.

Skyview Drags announced today that it will be forming a team to participate in the Tioga County Relay for Life planned for July 23 and 24 at the Candor High School in Candor, N.Y.

Read more: Skyview Drags Joins in the Fight Against Cancer

From left, Greg Zyla, publisher of The Daily & Sunday Review, is pictured with Skyview Drags Track Manager Amy Culver, and Skyview Drags Track announcer Bob Russell. Russell co-hosted the event with Zyla.Photo by Mojo Photos.

NICHOLS, N.Y. -- The sounds of thunder rolled on Saturday at Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols, N.Y. as over 200 guests viewed a recap of the 2009 season at Skyview Drags in Tioga Center, N.Y. during an annual dinner that recognized drivers and supporters of the 1/8 mile track.

The event, which recognized dozens of drivers for Rookie of the Year, Sportsman of the Year and even a Hard Luck Award, was announced by The Daily Review's own Greg Zyla, publisher; and Bob Russell, track announcer for the 1/8 mile track at Skyview Drags.

Track Manager Amy Culver organized the event to bring what she considers a "track family" together in celebration of their best year ever. According to Culver, the track - when it opened mid-season in 2004 - had ten cars that arrived to run the track. By 2009, the track had approximately 108 drivers that were officially signed up for weekly Summit Series racing points.

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Skyview Drags has released its 2010 drag racing schedule following the IHRA sanctioned eighth-mile dragway's most successful season in 2009. A total of 25 point races, 22 Test & Tune nights and numerous special events highlight the new season of racing. 

Test & Tune, where competitors can test their cars, learn the sport, have fun making unlimited passes, engage in grudge runs, and experience side-by-side action begins on two consecutive Saturdays in conjunction with Skyview Drags popular "Swap Meet," set for April 17 and 24 with daytime shows with gates opening at 11 a.m. The Test & Tune then moves to Friday on May 1, and from that point on, all Test & Tune nights will be run on Friday evenings. Gates open Fridays at 5 p.m. with racing from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be three special Test & Tune Until Midnight shows on Aug 6, 13, and 20 with a possible Gamblers Race these evenings being discussed.

Awarded the 2007 IHRA Sportsman Track Of The Year award, Skyview Drags weekly Summit Series 660 IHRA bracket racing series, which features racing in Super Pro, Pro, Street, Trophy, Bike/Sled and Junior Dragster each Saturday throughout the year, will be joined in 2010 by co-sponsor Interstate Auto Parts, Tioga Center.  

Read more: Skyview Drags Announces 2010 Schedule!