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    Rules & Regulations

    Safety is Foremost
    • All race cars are subject to IHRA rules and specs that apply to your vehicle and category. You are responsible for knowing and implementing these regulations.
    • Sportsmanlike conduct at ALL times.
    • There shall be no alcoholic beverages in the race cars on racetrack or staging lanes.
    • ALL Pit Vehicles may ONLY BE OPERATED BY THOSE WITH VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE.
    • ALL Pit Vehicles not directly associated with race car are subject to $20 Fee.
    • 15mph Speed Limit in PITS w/ Racecars having the right of way at all times. 
    • Glass containers are NOT allowed on the property.
    • No unauthorized personnel will be allowed on the racetrack.
    • Race cars must pass through “tech,” and your tech card must be filled out and turned in at “tech located lanes 10 & 11.
    • Speeding vehicles or careless driving in the pits is strictly forbidden, and it can result in being asked to leave facility up to indefinite suspension from facility.
    • Pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are to be kept out of Staging Lanes and all on site roads.
    • If you test on the top end of the track, helmets and safety equipment must be fastened.
    • Spectators are NOT Allowed in Restricted Area. Restricted Areas are Marked on Premises.
    • Firearms are NOT Allowed at Facility.
    • Race Vehicles have Right of Way. All Non-Race Vehicles MUST YIELD to Race Vehicles.
    • 0-6.49 eighth mile; 0-9.99 quarter mile. –HELMET: SA, SN, M or K-2015 or newer mandatory. Open bodied entries must utilize a full-face helmet. DRIVER PROTECTIVE GEAR: 3.2 A-5 jacket is required. 3.2A-5 Jacket and Pants and 3.3 neck collar are required on vehicles running 9.00 or quicker
      quarter mile or 6.00 or quicker eighth mile. 3.3-1 gloves are required on
      vehicles running 8.49 or quicker quarter mile or 5.49 eighth mile. 3.3 arm
      restraints and 3.3-1 gloves are mandatory on all on open bodied vehicles. 
    • 6.50-7.49 eighth mile; 10-11.49 quarter mile– HELMET: SA, SN, M or K-2015 or newer required. Open bodied entries must utilize a full-face helmet. DRIVER PROTECTIVE GEAR: Open bodied vehicles require SFI 3.2A-5 jacket, arm restraints and SFI 3.3-1 gloves. 3.2A-1 jacket required on full bodied
      vehicles. 
    • 7.50-9.00 eighth mile; 11.50-13.49 quarter mile- HELMET: SN, SA, M or K-2015 or newer required. 
    • DRIVER PROTECTIVE GEAR FOR MOTORCYCLES.  Full-zip leathers or SFI Spec 40.1/1 or 40.1/2
      recommended. Must use footwear that covers the ankle, leather gloves and
      a leather or Kevlar jacket. 10.99 quarter mile or 6.99 eighth mile or quicker
      must also have leather or Kevlar pants. Nylon or textile clothing not
      permitted.
    • Any misconduct by racer/spectator can result being escorted off of property with no refund,

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    Speed Considerations
     
    BRAKES Front Mandatory
    CHAIN GUARD Mandatory
    CLUTCH COVER Mandatory
    IGNITION Functional “Kill” Switch or a Factory Tip-over Switch is Required on 0-9.99 1/4 Mile and 0-6.99 1/8 Mile Vehicles
    HELMET Full-face Helmet With a Shield
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Leather or Kevlar jacket, leather or denim pants, leather gloves, & above ankle boots. Any rider running quicker than 9.99 1/4 mile or 6.99 1/8 mile must have leather pants. Pants are not required to be zipped together. Nylon or textile jackets & pants are NOT PERMITTED
    THROTTLE “Snapback” Throttle
    TIRES “Smooth” Roadway-type Tires. Dirt Type Prohibited. 

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