RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events
and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules will govern the condition of all events,
and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED WARRANT OF SAFETY WILL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND /OR REGULATIONS.
They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport of drag racing and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death
to a participant, spectator or official. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION
OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials.
GENERAL RULE STATEMENT
The track holds the right to change a rule if the track manager deems the situation
warrants such action. Vehicles participating in drag racing events will be presentable at all times. A Tech
Official may reject vehicles that are improperly prepared. Any rider/driver, crewmember, or person in association with
a rider/driver or a crewmember who is considered to be under the influence of any drug, alcohol, or any other judgment impairing
substance will be expelled from the race and escorted off the premise together with the entire crew and vehicle associated
with the offender. Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited from being consumed by any racer or crewmember prior
to the completion of their racing for the day. Speed limit in the pit area, return road, and other areas is 10 M.P.H.
and no burn-outs or transbrake tests are allowed anywhere except the burn-out box. Violators endangering others with
reckless and inconsiderate drive habits (whether it is in/on a race vehicle or pit vehicle) will be expelled from the
race facility wi th the entire crew and race vehicle. Upon entering the race, racers agree to abide by the previously
mentioned rules and that all interpretation of rules, questions and protests are left up to the starter, staging official
or tech personnel. We recommend you purchase a NHRA rulebook, which contains a complete set of rules.
Rules in Alphabetical Order
BURNOUT
No burn-outs past the starting line. Super Pro only is permitted to burn past starting line.
BUY-BACKS
First round losers may buy back into competition. Buy-backs will be inserted directly into the second round.
Buy-backs MUST be purchased prior to the Buy-back rounds. Any participant that makes a pass (accepts the tree)
without having purchased the buy-back run will LOSE 500 track points for each offense. No shows (car breaks) for
first round may buy-back into second round.
BYE RUN DETERMINATION
Bye runs are determined by closest to dial in. In the event of a tie, reaction times will decide
the bye run. Once you have received a bye, you are not eligible for another until all remaining competitors have also
had a bye. First round bye will be pulled randomly by tower.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POLICY
Any participant found to be under the influence of any controlled substance is in violation of NHRA's substance abuse policy
and will be referred to Track Management for disciplinary action. Disciplinary action could mean suspension from competition
for a period of one year.
DIAL-INS
Dial-ins and car numbers must be on the right side window of your car and windshield. Poorly written
dial-ins will not be accepted. Tower personnel must be able to read dial-ins at all times. One warning will be given
to drivers whose dials are too small or not legible. The next infraction driver will be disqualified. If you do not
a have a permanent number from NHRA, you will receive a track appointed number the first time you enter a race. Please
use this number for the remainder of the season. It will help the tower staff as they enter racers into the computer. Contestants
may change dial-ins between rounds. Contestants’ dials ins must stay within the parameters of their class. All
dial-ins must be on your car and cannot be changed once you are motioned into the water box. The competitors dial-in
will be visible on the scoreboards. If you feel a dial-in is entered incorrectly, DO NOT PRE-STAGE YOUR CAR until
you are sure the dial-in is entered correctly. Once you have PRE-STAGED your vehicle, you are accepting race conditions
"as is". Once you have PRE-STAGED your car there will be no re-runs. CREW MEMBERS ARE NOT ALLOWED to touch
the car, starter, or interfere in any manner what so ever once the car is PRE-STAGED. If your car is PRE-STAGED,
and a crewmember interferes, the racer will be disqualified. After this point no other consideration will be given.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
This track will operate under the first or worse rule. Should a driver receive a red-light foul start and
the opposing driver crosses the lane boundary line, the latter infraction would prevail and the driver committing the foul
start would be reinstated. In determining lane boundary crossing violations, it is considered a disqualification when
any portion of a tire completely crosses the painted line surface. In cases where both opponents cross the centerline
and outside line, both drivers will be disqualified. Excessive braking will not be tolerated. The track reserves the
right to disqualify a driver for excessive braking. Contact with the guardrail, barriers, or any other track fixture (rubber
cones when used, are considered visual aids and not fixtures) is grounds for disqualification and/or other actions.
Intentional crossing of boundary lines to leave the track or avoid depositing debris on track is not grounds for disqualification.
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
All NHRA member tracks require that a driver have a valid state/government-issued driver’s license. Learner’s
permits will not be accepted as a valid driver’s license. In addition to a valid driver’s license, some classes
require that you have a valid NHRA driver’s license as well. The track reserves the right to request to view your driving
credentials at any time during our events.
GOLF-CARTS, ATV'S, MOTOR SCOOTERS, AND TOW VEHICLES
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE A GOLF CART, ATV, MINI-BIKE, MOTOR SCOOTER,
MOTORIZED SKATE BOARD, OR ANY OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLE WITHOUT A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. These vehicles are not to be
used as recreational vehicles at the facility. Anyone doing so will be asked to park the vehicle or to leave the facility.
Any child under the age of 14 must remain in the tow vehicle in the staging lanes or return road.
PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
These rules apply to all racers, pit crew, and spectators alike. Please conduct yourself in a professional manner.
There will be NO ALCOHOL allowed in the staging lanes or at any point beyond there. Absolutely NO GLASS BOTTLES allowed
on the facility. No firearms or weapons are allowed on the grounds. Should it come to the attention that the afore
mentioned items exist, you will be turned over to local authorities. Any person who does not abide by these rules will
be asked to leave the facility and face further suspension from future events.
RAINOUT POLICY
If an event is canceled due to in climate weather, the following will apply:
BRACKET RACE: If your class has not completed 1 st round, a full credit will be issued to all drivers. Once
1 st round has been completed, no credit will be issued. This credit will be good for 60 days from issue. If the racing season
ends sooner than 60 days, the credit will expire on the last race. If 1st round has been completed, the purse will
be split equally among all remaining competitors. If the race is canceled during the final round, both competitors shall
split the winner and runner up purse.
STREET RACE: If racing is canceled 1 hour after time trials have begun, no credit will be issued. If a race is canceled
before the 1hr cut off, a credit will be issued. The credit will be good for 30 days from issue. If the racing season ends
sooner than 30 days, the credit will expire on the last race.
REFUND POLICY
If a competitor breaks on or before their first burnout, they will receive a rain check worth the amount of
each Tech card. If a car has staged, there will be no refund. If a car breaks before eliminations, an alternate
vehicle may be used per Track Manager approval. No additional time trials will be awarded. If a driver is using an alternate
vehicle, that vehicle cannot be used by another driver. You cannot use your buddy's car that he is also running in another
class. Also, the alternate car you are using must be the right car for the class. For example, you cannot run
a streetcar in Super Pro.
RE-RUNS
From time to time problems may occur that require a re-run in eliminations. The track manager has the final say so in deciding
whether a round will be re-run or not. It is track policy to re-run pairs in the event of a computer malfunction or other
uncontrollable circumstances whenever possible. Each situation is different, and will be dealt with in the most fair and expeditious
manner possible.
STAGING LANES
Do not come to the staging lanes until your class in called. It is your responsibility to listen to the PA system or radio
for class call.
Cars will be motioned from the staging lanes to the burn-box by the lane master. When there is one single lane remaining,
the first car will be motioned to the left lane and the second car into the right lane. If there are two cars remaining,
then the car that was awarded the "bye run" from the previous round will be awarded lane choice.
TECH
Our Tech Inspectors have the final say in any technical matters. They are specially trained in the area.
All vehicles must complete a tech inspection before going down the track.
TECH CARDS
Every driver must fill out a tech card for each class he or she participates in. Please fill out tech
cards completely. All tech cards must be signed by driver.
TIME ONLY
Any cars left in competition, in any class, will NOT be allowed to make time only runs
between rounds.
TIME TRIALS
Every effort will be made to provide a fair amount of time trials for each racer before eliminations.
There is no guarantee on the number of sessions offered.
TRACK PERSONNEL
GRAY shirts can identify track personnel.
Some have radios. If you have any questions, contact a track employee and they will help you.
