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 Batteries All wet cell batteries may NOT be re-located into the driver or passenger compartment. Batteries relocated to the trunk or rear of a vehicle must be isolated from the driver and must be securely mounted. Plastic battery hold down straps are not permitted. Minimum bolt size, 3/8 steel. Drinking by Driver Driver observed by track officials to be consuming any amount of alcohol while still in competition will be disqualified from the event. Driveline Cars with slicks must have a drive shaft loop located within six inches of the front u-joint. Firewall Must have full firewall to isolate driver from engine. Floor Floor required to isolate driver from track and tires. Flywheel/Clutch Solid-lifter engines with manual transmissions must have a flywheel (scatter) shield. Recommended on all manual transmissions. Ground Clearance All vehicles must have three inches of ground clearance as measured at the starting line, in either lane, with the car in the staged position. Helmet Helmets required on cars running 14.00 or quicker on the 1/4 mile. or 8.50 or quicker on the 1/8 mile. Snell 80 or newer recommended. Fuel System Fuel tanks and filler necks must be vented to outside of vehicle. Fuel tanks and lines must be located outside drivers compartment. Liquid Overflow Catch-can required on all radiators. One pint minimum capacity. Protective Clothing Fire jackets recommended in all classes 11.00 and faster. Front engine dragsters, altereds and closed cars with non-stock floor pans and/or firewalls must have long pants and gloves. Arm restraints recommended in all open body cars. Neck collar suggested for anyone wearing helmet, required at 8.99 or quicker 1/4 mile or 5.75 1/8th mile. Roll Bar/Roll Cage Roll bar required on vehicles running 11.49 or quicker 1/4 mile or 7.50 1/8 mile. Roll bar is recommended at 11.99 or quicker 1/4 mile. Roll cage required on vehicles running 9.50 or faster 1/4 mile or 6.00 1/8 mile. Seat Belt/Harness Seat belt required in all cars. Five point harness required in any vehicle running 11.49 or quicker 1/4 mile or 7.50 1/8 mile. Five point harness recommended at 11.99 or quicker 1/4 mile. On dragsters, an abrasion plate is mandatory where seat belts are wrapped around the frame and would be exposed to rubbing on the track surface should a wheel come off. Transmission Cooler Lines Neoprene fuel line not allowed on trans coolers. Steel line and/or braided hose is highly recommended. A minimum of two automotive type clamps on all high pressure rubber line at splice or junction is recommended. Throttle Linkage It is recommended that non-stock throttle linkage have two positive return springs. Upon request, it must be demonstrated to tech inspector that modified or non-stock linkage will work smoothly, with no binding or sticking. Tires Tires need to be free from defects, with no cords showing. Studded snow tires, temporary spares, space saver spares, farm implement or trailer tires are prohibited. Master Cutoff Mandatory when battery is relocated. An electrical power cutoff switch (one only) must be installed on the rearmost part of the vehicle and be easily accessible from outside the car body. This cut off switch must be connected to the positive side of the electrical system and must stop all electrical functions including magneto ignition. The off position must be clearly labeled with the word "OFF." If the switch is "push/pull" type, "push" must be the action for shutting off the electrical system. Neutral Safety Switch All cars must be equiped with a functioning neutral safety switch that prevents the car from being started in a forward or reverse gear.  No down track stutters. All wiring to trans brake and delay box must be identifiable to tech inspector. No-Electronics 0-15.50 (1/4 mile) No delay boxes, delay boxes must be removed from car. Throttle stop controllers, automated throttle stops or automated shifters (electric or pneumatic) must be disabled. Any device that relays vehicles on track performance, other than OEM, is prohibited. Line locks on non-driven wheels only. Line locks may not be used as a launching device. All wiring to line lock must be visible and traceable. Transbrakes may not be used as a launching device. Two or three step rev limiters are prohibited. Single stage rev limiter is acceptable but cannot be used as a launching device. Clutch launched, stick shift vehicles may use line lock on starting line to prevent vehicle from rolling. Clutch launched, stick shift vehicles may use single stage rev limiter to control starting line RPM. Tree blinder is used for No-E eliminations. Sportsman (13.00 - up) 13.00 and slower dial, D.O.T. tires, plus No-Electronics rules. Break Rule There is no break rule for bracket eliminations. If you win a round and cannot return for the next, you will receive points and/or money, if any, as if you appeared in the next round and lost. Car & Driver A single car may enter once in any class it is legal for. A driver may enter each class once. You must run the same car during eliminations that you start with. If your car breaks during eliminations, you cannot substitute it with another car. Staging, auto start, cross talk Must courtesy stage. Auto start will be on at all times in Super Pro and No-Electronics. Deep staging is not allowed. Staging must be with the front tires of the vehicle only. There must be at least 3" ground clearance for all parts of the race vehicle as it sets on the starting pad. If either of your stage bulbs are out when the tree activates, you will get a red light. The three bulb timer is also on in Super Pro and No-Electronics. Once your opponent has both stage lights on, and you have the pre stage on, you will get a red if you do not stage in a timely manner. If you have problems behind the starting line, your opponent will be given a single, once the starter has determined you cannot make it to the line in a reasonable amount of time. This call is the starter's discretion. For Super Pro, cross talk will be used. If you happen to be the fast car, and you want cross talk disabled, put an ïNî after your dial. Excessive braking If excessive braking causes loss of control, you will be given ONE warning. The second time will be a disqualification. This call is made by track officials only! Disqualifications Disqualifications are made on a first or worst basis. EXAMPLE: Crossing the centerline is considered worse than a red light. Since we cannot possibly cover all situations that may arise during eliminations, it is the Race Director's responsibility to make a judgment on disputed calls. If it is necessary to settle a dispute, the race director will speak with the drivers involved ONLY. Not the crews, wives and/or husbands. |
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