Rule Book Disclaimer

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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 govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are required to comply with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANT OF SAFETY WILL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. 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.

 

Any interpretation or deviation of these rules will be left to the discretion of the officials of SRCA.

 

General Rule Statement

 

Vehicles participating in drag racing events will be presentable at all times. Vehicles that are improperly prepared may be rejected by a Tech Official. Any rider, driver, crew member, or person in association with a rider, driver, or crew member 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 crew member prior to the completion of their racing for the day.

 

SPEED LIMIT IN THE PIT AREA, RETURN ROAD AND OTHER AREAS IS 20 MPH. NO BURNOUTS OR TRANSBRAKE TESTS ARE ALLOWED ANYWHERE EXCEPT IN THE BURNOUT BOX. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED.

 

Violators endangering others with reckless and inconsiderate driving habits (whether it is in/on a race vehicle or pit vehicle) will be expelled from the race facility with the entire crew and race vehicle. Upon entering the race, racers agree to abide by the aforementioned rules and that all interpretation of rules, questions, or protests will be left up to the Race Director. He/She will direct you to the appropriate personnel to help with the situation. Their decision will be final. PROTESTS TAKEN TO THE TOWER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED!

 

SRCA is an NHRA Member Track.
We recommend you purchase a 2020 NHRA Rule Book which contains a complete set of rules. Rules books are available to NHRA members via nhra.com.

 

Paid Parking Stalls

 

Parking stalls are marked with white squares and blue numbers. All stalls marked this way have been rented and paid for the entire season. Those with paid parking stalls may have one tow vehicle and race car and one personal vehicle with pit stall # card in window per paid stall. That vehicle must have the parking permit displayed in the windshield at all times. All vehicles in the pit area need to remain in their pit area. They are NOT to be used as general transportation in the pit area. All other vehicles will park on the North side of the Expo buildings.

 

Armory Area Restrictions

 

All of the area (six acres) leased to the Armory, including the grass, is OFF LIMITS TO ALL VEHICLES. You may picnic on the grass, but please do not damage or leave trash on it.

Absolutely NO dumping of oil or any other product on the Armory Grounds!! Used oil container is located behind the equipment building behind the tower. Use them, NOT the trash cans!!

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

 

AutoStart

 

Our starter is in control of the starting line. His or her decisions are FINAL. SRCA utilizes the autostart system. When both competitors are pre-staged auto start takes over.

 

Tech

 

Our tech personnel have the final say in any technical matters. He or she is specially trained in the area.

 

Dial-ins

 

Dial-ins and car numbers must be on left side of car. Poorly written dial-ins will not be accepted. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT DIAL IN'S THAT ARE HELD UP BY DRIVER OR CREW WITH THE EXCEPTION OF JR DRAGSTER. Tower personnel must be able to read dial-ins at all times. One warning will be given if dials are too small or not legible. The next infraction will be grounds for disqualification. If you do not 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 tower staff as they enter racers into the computer. SRCA contestant may change dial-ins between rounds. Contestants may not dial out of their eliminators. ALL DIAL-INS MUST BE ON YOUR CAR AND CANNOT BE CHANGED ONCE YOU ARE MOTIONED INTO THE WATER BOX AND PAST THE WHITE LINE IN FRONT OF THE STAGING LANES. The competitors dial-in will be visible on the score-boards.

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”. After this point, no other consideration will be given.

If a competitor competes in a category that provides the cross talk option and that competitor does NOT want cross talk, they MUST place an “N” with a circle by the dial-in number and be legible from the tower. It is the competitor’s responsibility to verify a minus sign in front of the flashing dial-in number on the scoreboard. If this is not correct, competitor must notify starting line official before staging occurs.

 

Cross Talk

 

Cross talk will only be on during those classes that allow a delay box (Super Pro/Motorcycle). Cross talk will be used during any gamblers race or king of the track event. 

 

Burnout

 

No burnouts past the starting line unless NHRA rules state otherwise or starter allows. No burnouts may start until motioned by a SRCA starting line personnel!
DUE TO THE NEW ET INCREASE ALL CARS IN SUPER PRO WILL BE ALLOWED TO BURN ACROSS THE STARTING LINE DURING TEST AND TUNE AND COMPETITION.  THIS IS FOR DOOR AND DRAGSTER CARS AND IN SUPER PRO ONLY.

 

Staging Lanes

 

Once entering into the staging lanes which is defined by the stripe and suspended cable with lane numbers, you must remain in that lane. When staging lanes empty and competitors are lined up in one lane then the first car up has lane choice unless there is a bye car then that car will have lane choice. If a bye is accepted then that competitor will be pulled out of line and will either have a bye or lane choice depending on the number of cars left in that class. ONLY in the finals if both cars come up in the same lane a coin toss will determine lanes. Staging will be routed around the armory. Do not come to the staging lanes until your class is called. It is your responsibility to listen to the PA system or radio frequency (88.5 FM) for class call. Lane one – Jr’s. Lane two – Left hand lane. Lane three – Right hand lane. Lane four – Left hand lane. Lane five – Right hand lane. Lane six – Bikes. Time only can run during time trials with respective class. Deep staging will be allowed only with “DEEP” written on car. 

 

Bye Run Determinations

 

Bye runs are determined by the best reaction time. In the event of a tie, best total package  will decide the bye run. Once you have received a true bye, you are not eligible for another until all remaining competitors have also had a bye. A bye will be pulled every round in all classes except Jr. Dragsters. See Jr. Dragster rules below for bye run procedures. We will make every attempt  to let  competitor know how many cars remain given information we have at that time. Not responsible for cars that could not make call and did not inform starting line or a late buyback.

 

Time to stage

 

A reasonable amount of time will be permitted for drivers to stage. The time limit will be determined at the sole and absolute discretion of the official starter. Time limit will be activated upon being flagged into the water box.

 

Disqualification’s

 

Should a driver receive a red-light foul start and the opposing driver should cross 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 center line. In cases where both opponents cross the centerline or contact guard wall, both drivers will be disqualified. Anytime it has been judged that excessive braking has resulted in loss of control that results in contact with the guard wall and/or light fixtures, or crossing the center boundary lines, the contestant will be disqualified. Contact with barriers, or any other track fixture (rubber cones, when used, are considered visual aids not fixtures) is grounds for disqualification and/or other actions. Intentional crossing of boundary lines to leave the track or avoid depositing debris on the track is not grounds for disqualification.

 

Buybacks

 

Paid Entries over 125  may buy back 1st round only. Paid entries between 100-124 may buy back 1st or 2nd round. Paid entries 99 and below may buy back 1st and 2nd 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 buyback run, will be disqualified immediately from the event and have 25 points deducted from season points totals. Two incidents of the above action will result in the participant losing racing privileges at SRCA events. Only competitors who purchase their tech cards before the start of the first round of competition may exercise the right to buy back into competition. If you break in staging notify staging official prior to moving out of line. If you break in the pits or in staging you need to let head of staging know you broke. 

 

Track Personnel

 

Track personnel can be identified by red shirts. Some personnel have radios. If you have any questions, contact a track offical and they will help you. DO NOT GO TO THE TOWER!

 

Time Only

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Time only cars may time only during time trials except when juniors are running  and once eliminations start they may start time only again after track official makes decision to call back time only's, exception would be someone trying to complete their licensing runs or exhibitions. Any cars left in competition in any class are NOT allowed to time only between rounds.

 

Class Rules

 

The following section is intended to outline the class rules and regulations for each class.

 

All Classes

 

Nothing allowed on the door side windows or windshields that would impair drivers vision. Category dial and drivers name are allowed.
One functional taillight must be visible to the starter until the driver turns on to the return road and must be on when track personnel designate. Strobe lights except  jr. dragsters are NOT permitted. Driver will be given one warning if not on when designated. Racer will be disqualified from further competition for second violation. This rule also applies to BYE runs.

No multiple drivers in one car/bike entered in the same class. A vehicle may NOT be entered in a class with two drivers.

 

Warm Up Rules

 

It is mandatory that a driver be seated in the car in the normal driving position anytime the engine is running.  The practice of trans-brake testing, converter stalls, line-loc testing, and/or transmission warming is prohibited in all classes, in all areas of the event except in starting-line approach areas beyond staging, exceptions are if vehicle is on jackstands,  coupler or drive-line is removed from vehicle.. Non-compliance is grounds for disqualification or such other and/or action as deemed appropriate by NHRA.

 

SRCA Rule on Gold Cards

 

SRCA issued Gold Card for Summit points series
Gold card may only be used for the class it was issued in. We will not allow it to be used for a different class. Buy up or down for a class will not be allowed. If a driver ages out of the class the card was won in they will be required to name the class they intend to participate in for the upcoming year prior to the start of the season and a new card will be issued.

 

Summit E.T. Final issued Gold Cards
We will allow the holder of this gold card free entry into the class of their choice for Summit Series events only.

 

Lucas Oil Gold Cards
This card is only allowed in Lucas Oil events and must be used in the class that is on card. This card will not be honored for a Summit Series points event.

 

No gold cards are honored for any specialty race i.e. Big Bracket Race, Big Money Race etc.
We will not honor a gold card from another track.

 

Street Legal Type Drags/Not a points class

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Stock style suspension, bolt on allowed. Mini tubs allowed, so long as stock frame rails are in stock location.
Sportsman Tree
Trans-brake NOT allowed. (You are allowed to have it installed, but it cannot be used during the actual race.)
Fiberglass hoods allowed, add-on body kits allowed, other fiberglass body panels allowed where factory.
DOT approved tires only, maximum width of 2” past the furthest point out on the fender.
No electronics, single step high only rev limiter permitted. This means factory OEM equipped low side rev limiters must be disabled.
Factory dash panel, aftermarket gauges allowed.
Full interior from back of front seats forward.
Multiple power adders allowed.
No open headers. Must have street legal muffling device. (Catalytic converters, glass pack, etc.)
Working factory glass
Secured battery, if relocated follow NHRA rules
Fuel system must meet NHRA safety specs.
Multiple class entry allowed.
Must have current legal tag and insurance
2 wheel line lock allowed.
Must meet/follow NHRA rules for your E/T and MPH. (Helmet at 13.99 and faster.)
Delay boxes or other electronic devices not legal in these classes can not be in these cars during competition. If these devices are found to be in vehicle during competition, that would include the staging lanes before first round of elimination, you will be disqualified from event and asked to leave the premises.

Hub caps and trim rings must be removed.

NO MOTORCYCLES

 

High School

 

ET Break – 12.00 – Slower (NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES)
.500 Full Tree, Sportsman ladder
Foot Brake Only, Trans Brake Prohibited
Single Stage High Side rev limiter only
13.99 or quicker cars must wear a helmet meeting SFI M2015,  SA2015,  31.1/2015 ,2020 specs.
Seat belt mandatory in all cars, SFI 16.1 highly recommended. No matter what is used it must be installed correctly.
Driveshaft loop required if using Slicks
Passenger Type Tires DO NOT drive through water box
Hub caps & trim rings must be removed.
All cars must have functional neutral safety switch
Automatic Trans must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout
No tool boxes in trunk, all items in trunk must be securely fastened or removed.
1 pint minimum catch-can mandatory for coolant overflow.
Trucks must run with tailgates up or off
NO ELECTRONICS DEVICES – DELAY BOXES/DEVICES prohibited
All cars must be full bodied, full fender, hood, grille and must have functional windows and doors.

 

Sportsman

 

ET Break – 11.60 to 19.99 seconds 1/4 mile (NO ELECTRONICS DEVICES)
.500 Full Tree, Sportsman ladder
Foot Brake Only, Trans Brake Prohibited
Single Stage High side rev limiter only. LOW rev limiter is prohibited.
13.99 or quicker cars must wear a helmet meeting  SFI M2015,  SA2015, 31.1/2015 ,2020 specs.
Seat belt mandatory in all cars, SFI 16.1 highly recommended. No matter what is used it must be installed correctly.
Driveshaft loop required on all cars utilizing slicks, except vehicles running 11.49 or slower equipped with street tires.
Passenger DOT TIRES: DO NOT drive through water box
Hub caps & trim rings must be removed.
All cars must have functional neutral safety switch
Automatic Trans must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout
No tool boxes in trunk, all items in trunk must be securely fastened or removed.
1 pint minimum catch-can mandatory for coolant overflow.
Trucks must run with tailgates up or off
Delay boxes or other electronic devices not legal in these classes can not be in these cars during competition. If these devices are found to be in vehicle during competition, that would include the staging lanes before first round of elimination, you will be disqualified from event and asked to leave the premises.

 

Pro

 

ET break – 9.00 to 13.99 seconds 1/4 mile (NO ELECTRONICS DEVICES ALLOWED TO REMAIN IN CAR.) Data Recorders are permitted
.500 Full Tree, Sportsman ladder
All drivers must wear a helmet meeting SNELL or SFI specifications – check Gen Reg 10.7
Driveshaft loop required on all cars utilizing slicks, except vehicles running 11.49 or slower equipped with street tires.
Seal belt required. Three inch  belt meeting SFI Spec 16.1 highly recommended OR SFI 16.5 for a two inch belt. A two inch or three inch Seat Belt meeting SFI 16.1 or 16.5 is mandatory in any car running 11.49 or quicker, convertibles running 13.49 & quicker & dune buggies running 12.00 & slower. No matter what is used it must be installed correctly.
Automatic Trans. must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout
All cars must have functional neutral safety switch

Protective clothing, NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED

10.00 TO 11.49, SFI 3.2A/1 jacket

9.99 and faster or cars running 135 mph, SFI 3.2A/5 jacket and pants required, gloves SFI 3.3/1 required.

9.99 with nitrous oxide, supercharged or turbocharged front engine, open bodied (or closed bodied without OEM or steel firewall) jacket & pants SFI 3.2A/15, gloves& shoes or boots SFI 3.3/5 mandatory.

Drivers in open bodied cars 11.49 and quicker must wear protective gloves meeting SFI 3.3/1 and arm restraints.

9.99 or quicker cars  exceeding 135 mph , neck collar required. Head and neck restraint may be used in lieu of.

All drivers must wear a helmet meeting SNELL or SFI specifications, check Gen. Reg. 10.7 Helmets.

All 9.99 or faster closed bodied cars, mandatory full face helmet , shield permitted, no goggles.

All 9.99 or faster open bodied cars , mandatory full face helmet and shield, no goggles permitted. If using head and neck restraint in lieu of neck collar you must use head sock or skirted helmet.

Drivers of cars running 9.99 or quicker or 135 mph and faster must have NHRA Competition License.

Frame/ chassis inspection, see NHRA rule book 4.4 Frames.
OEM electronics play-back & shift light tachometer permitted. Printing tachometers prohibited.
Trans-brake; wiring must consist or a single continuous wire from the power source to the switch and a single continuous wire from the switch to the trans-brake solenoid. We will enforce the NHRA rule on buttons. Please refer to NHRA list.
Dual line-loc; Wire must consist of a single continuous wire from the switch to the line-loc(s) solenoid(s)
Shifter; mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical operated shifter permitted.
Rev limiter; two (2) step maximum permitted
Prohibited; throttle timers, drive wheel line-locks and any after market electronics
Delay boxes or other electronic devices not legal in these classes can not be in these cars during competition. If these devices are found to be in vehicle during competition, that would include the staging lanes before first round of elimination, you will be disqualified from event and asked to leave the premises.

No towing of vehicles.

 

Super Pro

 

ET break – 6.00 to 11.99 seconds 1/4 mile
.500 Full Tree, Sportsman ladder
Roll bar mandatory in all cars running 11.00 to 11.49, convertibles running
11.00 to 13.49.
Roll cage mandatory in all cars running 10.99 or quicker, or exceeding 135 mph.
Full bodied car, unaltered from firewall rearward (wheel tubs permitted). 10.00 to 10.99 roll bar permitted in place of cage.
Seal belt required. Three inch  belt meeting SFI Spec 16.1 highly recommended OR SFI 16.5 for a two inch belt(date labeled). A two inch or three inch Seat Belt meeting SFI 16.1 or 16.5 is mandatory in any car running 11.49 or quicker. No matter what is used it must be installed correctly.
Automatic Trans. must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout devise & functional neutral safety switch mandatory.
Protective Clothing: NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED
10.00 to 11.49 : SFI 3.2A /1 jacket
9.99 and faster or cars exceeding 135 mph: SFI 3.2A/5 jacket and pants required. Gloves SFI 3.3/1
9.99 with nitrous oxide, supercharged or turbocharged front engines, open bodied car (or closed bodied without an OEM or steel firewall) firewall jacket & pants.
SFI spec 3.2A/15, gloves & shoes or boots SFI spec 3.3/5 mandatory.
Drivers in open-bodied cars 11.99 and quicker must wear protective gloves meeting SFI 3.3/1 and arm restraints.
9.99 or quicker cars exceeding 135 mph; neck collar required. Head and neck restraint may be used in lieu of.
All drivers must wear a helmet meeting SNELL or SFI specifications – check Gen. Reg. 10:7 Helmets.
All 9.99 or faster closed body car, mandatory full face helmet, shield permitted, no goggles.
All 9.99 or faster open bodied car, mandatory full face helmet and shield, no goggles permitted. If using head and neck restraint in lieu of neck collar you must used head sock or skirted helmet.
Drivers of cars running 9.99 or quicker or 135 MPH and faster must have valid NHRA Competition License
Frame/chassis inspection, see NHRA Rulebook 4:4 Frames.
6.00-7.49 must meet advance ET rules car and driver
Seat Belts must be pulled tight.
DUE TO THE NEW ET INCREASE ALL CARS IN S/PRO WILL BE ALLOWED TO BURN ACROSS THE STARTING LINE DURING TEST AND TUNE AND COMPETITION. THIS IS FOR DOOR AND DRAGSTER CARS AND IN SUPER PRO ONLY.

 

Motorcycles

ET Break - 7.50 and slower,  ¼ mile (ELECTRONICS PERMITTED if running in MC or S/Pro.)
Valid NHRA Competition License Mandatory on Bikes running quicker than 9.99
Gasoline or racing gasoline only. Nitro methane prohibited
Full-face helmet with shield meeting   M2015,  SA2015 , 2020 mandatory. No goggles permitted.
Full all  leathers mandatory on Motorcycles running quicker than 120 MPH SFI Spec 40.1/2
Jacket and pants or suit meeting SFI Spec 40.1/1 or 40.1/2 (or leather jacket),
Leather boots/shoes above the ankle and leather gloves mandatory on all motorcycles. Gloves must be Kevlar-lined or equipped with slide buttons.
Motorcycles must break beams under own power.
For more information see NHRA 2020 rule book
Bikes may run with cars in S/Pro, Pro, Sportsman

Pants/jacket combo suits must use 360 degree metal zipper for attaching purposes.

 

Jr. Dragster

Classes 6-7 and 8-9 and 10-18 years of age
All cars MUST have helmet bars

SRCA is a NHRA Member Track and will operate by NHRA requirements and specifications. Your best source for the detailed safety, general guidelines, and bracket racing requirements for 2020 is the 2020 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook. All drivers must have a valid PARTICIPANT CARD from the Jr. Drag Racing League to be
eligible to drive.
Jr. Competitors will draw cards to determine what lane they are in and who they will run. Jr.’s will be called to the staging lanes with the first round of Sportsman class so that they can draw cards. The Jr. driver should draw their own card, however, if they are unable to draw for themselves the person in charge of the cards will pick a suitable replacement for that driver to draw in their absence. The bye run will be determined by the best reaction time from time trials for the first round. Bye runs for the following rounds will be determined by closest to dial in from the previous round. In the event there is an even number of cars, no bye run will be announced. A bye card will be put in the deck if the first one offered the bye refuses. The odd card drawn will receive the bye and CANNNOT REFUSE IT. The person in charge of the cards will be responsible for shuffling the cards and managing them during the card draw. Cards are to be returned to that person after pairings are matched. The drivers will find the competitor with the matching number or face card and that will be their competitor for that round. One card will be black and the matching one red. Black card is designated to the left lane and the red card the right lane. If there are 4 cars left in the semi finals, card draw continues. If there are 3 cars left in the semi’s and the 2 cars to be matched want the same lane, a coin toss will determine lane choice. The final round will be the same way if the two cars want the same lane, they will flip for lane choice.
Anytime a car is started in the staging lanes, a licensed driver must be seated in the car at all times.
Anytime car is started in the pits, the car must be on jack stands, or a licensed driver must be seated in the car at all times.
All contestants using motorized pit vehicles must have their competition numbers displayed on their vehicles.
All tow vehicles must be used for necessary transportation ONLY.
Tow strap may not be attached to any portion of the roll cage.
AT ALL TIMES when a Jr. Drag Racing vehicles is being towed, the driver must be seated in the cockpit. No passengers.
A fluorescent or brightly colored flag, is to be attached to the Jr. Dragster anytime vehicle is towed, mandatory. Minimum height above ground when attached, 5 feet. Jr. Dragster may not be pushed by any motorized vehicle. Tow strap may not be attached to any portion of roll cage.
NO recreational or fun riding allowed.
NO ONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE IS PERMITTED TO OPERATE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE WITHIN THE RACING FACILITY, (pits, staging lanes, return roads, etc.)
When Jr. Dragster contestants are called to the staging lanes, they must come to staging lanes and be prepared to stage.
NO additional runs will be permitted if drivers arrive late, or miss the call to the staging lanes.
A contestant cannot drive more than one car in the same category at the same event.
An individual vehicle cannot be used for multiple entries. Vehicles must remain in the same category entered, with one registered driver for the duration of the event
Only 2 people in addition to the driver will be allowed to enter the restricted area. Only 1 person in addition to the driver will be allowed to enter onto the starting line. 

A car can not be held in place during the burn out.
All pre-race preparations by both driver and crew must be concluded before the car stages.
No parent or crew member may touch or perform any function on the vehicle past this point, during time trials or eliminations, if something needs to be adjusted or changed, notify the starter or starting line crew for assistance.
The parent or crew may not help the driver pre-stage or stage. If the driver over stages
the starter or starting line crew will assist the driver.

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Age  5

 

Trainee only 20 seconds or slower, no competition, single run only.

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Age 6 - 7

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ET restricted to 13.90 seconds or slower. Any racer running Quicker than 13.70 will receive one warning, if same racer runs 13.70 or quicker again will be disqualified. Any racer running 13.50 will be immediately  disqualified.

 

Age 8 – 9

 

ET restricted to 11.90 seconds or slower based on either an ET dial-your-own or heads up basis, breakout rules apply
Any racer running quicker than 11.70 ET at any time during an event will receive one warning. If the same racer runs quicker than 11.70 ET again at the same event, he/she will be disqualified from the remainder of the event. Any racer running quicker than 11.50 ET at any time during an event will be immediately disqualified from the remainder of the event. (NO Second Chances.)

 

Age 10-12

 

ET restricted to 8.90 seconds or slower based on either an ET dial-your-own or heads up, breakout rules apply.
Any racer running quicker than 8.70 ET at any time during an event will receive one warning. If the same racer runs quicker than 8.70 ET again at the same event he/she will be disqualified from the remainder of the event. Any racer running quicker than 8.50 ET at any time during an event will be immediately disqualified from the remainder of the event. (NO Second Chances.)

 

Age 13-18

 

ET restricted to 7.90 seconds or slower based on either an ET, dial-your-own or heads up, breakout rules apply.
Any racer running quicker than 7.50 ET or faster than 85 mph at any time during an event, will be immediately disqualified from the event. (NO Second Chances.)

 

All Jr. Dragsters

 

Jr’s will run two classes 6-9 and 10-18 adhering to NHRA time breaks.

7-9 year olds will be allowed to run with 10-18 year olds if the participant so desires, however, they will all still adhere to NHRA time breaks.

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Tech Cards

 

Every driver must fill out a tech card for each class he or she participates in. All tech cards must be completely filled out, or it will not be accepted by the tech official. All tech cards must be signed by the driver.

 

Re-Runs

 

From time to time problems may occur that require a re-run in eliminations. It is the sole discretion of the race director  to allow re-runs for situations that may occur. It is the policy of SRCA Dragstrip to re-run pairs in the event of a computer malfunction or other uncontrollable circumstances whenever possible. These re-runs will be determined by the race director. Each situation is different, and will be dealt with in the most fair and expeditious manner possible. 

 

Driver Requirements

 

Each driver of a vehicle entered in any event conducted at SRCA with the exception of JR’s must have a valid state or government-issued driver’s license be16 years old and may be subject to inspection by officials at any time. Juniors must have a valid Junior Dragster license.

 

Time Trials

 

We will attempt 2 sessions of time trials and then go right into eliminations.  

 

Time Between Rounds

 

When 8 cars or less remain in competition in all classes, the following rule will come into effect. Upon the last car or cars leaving the starting line in their respective class, their next round will start in approximately 15 minutes.  This should give ample time for cars that are double entered or cars that require a little more attention to return to the staging lanes. This is at the discretion of the staging lane director. This will help keep the race moving.

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Support vehicles and age limits.

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ATV’s, Scooters, Bicycles and Tow Vehicles, Razors, Skateboards, Roller Skates/Inline Skates, Golf Carts

No one under the age of 16 is allowed to operate these vehicles at any time. These vehicles must also display an NHRA approved sticker and it is only to be operated on the dragstrip grounds. If no NHRA sticker is displayed, the support vehicle will have to be parked immediately. ATV’s and scooters are not to be used as recreational vehicles in the facility. Anyone doing so will be asked to park the vehicle or leave the facility. Anyone under the age of 14 must be in the tow vehicle (in cab) in the staging lanes or at any point beyond.

 

Rain-Out Policy

 

If rain or other inclement weather begins after an event has started. We will not cancel the event until there is not enough time to complete the event. If 1st round is complete, the purse will be split between remaining participants and the race will be deemed complete. If you lost first round and bought back into competition, your buyback money will be refunded and you will not be part of the splitting of the pot. A rain-out will also be called if other circumstances exist that bar start  of the race; I.E. computer failure, etc. There will be NO cash refunds, only rain checks.  No spectator refunds will be given! If forecast is calling for inclement weather: Friday race will be called by 6:00 pm and Saturday race will be called by 11:00 am. IF RAIN CHECK IS ISSUED YOU WILL NEED TO GO TO THE TOWER IF THEY HAVE YOUR TECH CARD AND TAKE IT TO THE FRONT GATE AND THEY WILL ISSUE YOU A  NEW TECH CARD.IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THIS RULE YOUR RAINCHECK WILL NOT BE HONORED. Events can be rescheduled at tracks discretion.

 

Refund Policy

 

Time only tech cards.  If a competitor breaks before lighting the pre stage bulb on their first time trial they will receive a rain check for future use.

Competition tech cards.   If a competitor breaks before lighting the pre stage bulb on their first time trial they will receive a rain check equivalent to the price of the tech card. If the competitor breaks after only one time trial run but before the first round of eliminations they will receive a refund equal to the difference of the price of their tech card minus the price of a time trial card. All refund tech cards must be taken to the front gate and they will issue you a new tech card or refund. If you do not follow this rule your rain check or refund will not be honored

 

High Wind Policy

 

On days with excessive strong winds management has the option  switch from 1/4 to 1/8 mile racing for the safety of participants. If the weather continues to deteriorate once the 1/8 mile call has been made the event may be cancelled due to safety issues. The wind must be 29mph sustained for 1 hour to initiate this policy. The Great Bend Airport weather station is used to determine the sustained wind speed.

 

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 NHRA for disciplinary action.

 

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. Any person who does not abide by these rules will be asked to leave the facility and face further suspension from future events.

 

Electrical Hookups

 

They are NOT to be tampered with for any reason!! Any tampering will result in the loss of electrical power to that outlet and possibly all hookups. If there is a problem with an outlet, contact a track official and we will try to get it repaired as soon as possible. After unhooking from outlets please CLOSE ALL DOORS OVER OUTLETS  AND TURN OFF BREAKERS. Again, these rules exist for your safety as well as the safety of your crew and the fans who support the sport of drag racing. Please follow these rules to prevent any problems.

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Payouts

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All payouts are paid after conclusion of class.

Pease go to tower to receive your payout before leaving facility, if we have to mail them to you ,don't expect your check for at least two weeks. If you break during a money round and win the race and can't make the call back to staging inform the starting line official and you will receive payout for the round you should have ran. I.E. if you ran and won going into the semi final , but could not make the call you will be paid semi money.

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Drones

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Any use of drones is strictly forbidden and will result in possible confiscation after first warning. Should person or persons request the use of a drone they must be given prior approval by Sunflower Rod and Custom Association G.B.

 

 

We hope you enjoy your season of racing at SRCA Dragstrip

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