President and General Manager Dominic Blasco says the "awesome lineup" of drivers and cars, that started in 1955, is due to Cordova's good timing and good location.
"This has been going on so long because next week is Indianapolis which is the biggest and probably the best drag race of the year. And all the pros are coming through the week before which is the week of the World Series and that's how we end getting them all."
And each year, except for last year when it was canceled due to the pandemic, it gives a big boost to the regional economy.
"All our surrounding businesses, all the way to the Quad Cities, the whole surrounding area depends on this event. It brings them lots of money, lots of people, and all the hotels are filled up."
Blasco says up to 20,000 people attend the World Series each year.
There'll be a variety of races and other events Friday and Saturday, with the featured professionals competing Friday night and Saturday night.
