The 2012 NHRA Rule Book is now available ONLINE.  Please copy and paste this web link into your browser to get the download!

http://www.nhra.com/members/rulebook-v12/pdf/2012_NHRA_RuleBook.pdf

Significant changes apply to several categories of racing this year.  Make sure you read and understand these changes prior to the beginning of the season.

You will need an NHRA membership number to be able to access the book.  Lost Creek Raceway does have a couple books available for sale at $5 each.

LOST CREEK RACEWAY RULES

LOST CREEK RACING RULES and REGULATIONS

PLEASE READ ALL RULES   

INFRACTIONS OF ANY AND ALL RULES COULD RESULT IN IMEEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION!!!!!

GENERAL RULES:

·          ALL CARS and DRIVERS are subject to N.H.R.A. rules and regulations.

·          VEHICLES can only be entered in one class per event.

·          Passengers allowed riding in a vehicle that runs 8.60 and slower (1/8^th mile).  Passengers must be 16 and or possess a driver’s license and N.H.R.A. Snell approved helmet.  Passengers not allowed riding during competition.  If a vehicle is capable of running quicker than 8.60 than you must get approval and signature of the track manager.  Under no circumstance is the driver allowed to run quicker than 8.60.  ANY VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION AND ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES.

·          Return road speed is 30 M.P.H.  NO STOPPING ON RETURN ROAD TO PICK UP PASSENGERS!  Pit area speed limit is 15 M.P.H.

·          NO reflective mirror tint on any windows outside of factory O.E.M.

·          NO recreational riding of vehicles (ATV’s, go-carts, motorcycles, bicycles, any motorized RV. etc.) in the pit and tow area.  The number of seats that are on the ATV determines maximum amount of riders.  This is due to insurance reasons.

·          Across the starting line burnouts not permitted in High School / Sportsman / Pro.  Dragsters running pro are ok to go across the starting line for a burn out.

·          NO water burnouts with street tires, excluding drag radials and ET Street tires.

·          ALL safety equipment must be on until the vehicle has entered the return road.  Don’t remove your helmet, seat belts, gloves, etc until your vehicle has entered the return road.  It is recommended to leave all safety equipment on until you have exited your race vehicle back in the pit area.

·          Racecar and tow vehicles only allowed in YOUR designated pit areas.

DRIVERS:

·          Must have proof of valid drivers license. 

·          Must have proof of valid N.H.R.A. license in cars quicker than 6.39.

·          Must wear a minimum of an N.H.R.A. approved helmet, LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS, LONG PANTS and NO OPEN TOED SHOES.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

·          Must wear all N.H.R.A. approved safety equipment in vehicles that are required by E.T.

·          Must act in a safe manner or will be asked to leave the facility.

·          Must at ALL times act in a professional and courteous manner or will be asked to leave the facility.

RAINOUTS:

·          All Non Electronic / Electronic / Summit Series / Jr. Dragster / Special Additional Races will be run on a porta-tree in the event of any uncontrollable weather experiences.  The payouts / trophies / points will be awarded as they would on a regular race.  This gives the racer the opportunity to try to recuperate some of their racers expenses.

·          All Friday night classes and test n tunes will be refunded a rain check in the event of any uncontrollable weather experiences.

·          All spectators will receive a rain check in the event of any uncontrollable weather experiences.

TECH CARDS:

·          You will be issued a new tech card each race weekend.  You must complete, sign and pass tech before any passes are allowed down the track.  After passing tech you must bring your tech card to the tower to be entered into the computer system.  ENSURE THAT ALL YOUR INFORMATION IS FILLED OUT ACCORDINGLY ON YOUR TECH CARD PRIOR TO BRINGING YOUR VEHICLE TO TECH.  THIS INCLUDES THE INFORMATION LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CARD FOR SFI CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPIRATION DATES.

NO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY RESTRICTED AREAS!!!!

·          Drivers are responsible for pit crew and family members.

·          Possession of any alcoholic beverages in a restricted area at any time by driver, pit crew or family members, WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE DRIVER!!!!!

·          Restricted Areas Consist of: STAGING LANES, TOWER & SPECTATOR RACING LANES and RETURN ROAD DURING THE SCHEDULED EVENT.

·          ANY DRIVER CAUGHT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AND OPERATING THEIR VEHICLE DURING COMPETITION WLL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FACILITY INDEFINATELY. 

TIME TRIALS:

·          Time trials will be ran before competition of each race event.  With weather permitting it is possible that only one time trial minimum will given on each race day.

·          During competition when vehicles must qualify for a specific class, time trials will be completed by session ONLY.  Do NOT go to staging until your bracket is called.  In the event that a time trial is ran and your class was not called that time trial will NOT be allowed for qualifying.

DIAL IN RULE;

·          You can change dial-in between rounds but once you pass the head of staging all dial-ins is FINAL.  You may only dial in as fast and or slow as your competition class allows.

TIME ONLY PASSES:

·          Permission must be obtained from staging, have a T.O. on windows.

·          Person driving the car must have completed a tech card or alternate drivers card in the tower.  Tower and staging lanes must be notified of the time only run and WHO is driving the car.  Alternate driver must abide by ALL NHRA safety rules.  If the car is capable of running quicker than 6.39 (1/8^th mile) than the alternate driver must be licensed by the NHRA.

·          Cars will be run in Time Only as time permits.  Be prepared at all times to run when called to the line.

LADDERED CLASSES:

·          All classes will be laddered prior to first round of competition on the Summit Series and special events only.  Each round after will also be laddered until a winner is determined.

·          Ladders will be determined by reaction time during one qualifying round session.  All Summit Series racers will be given at least one qualifying session on either Saturday and Sunday race day.  Lost Creek Raceway will try its best to allow at least 2 time trials during these events unless unable to due weather or technical difficulties.  Please listen to the PA system to ensure the qualifying session.  The run order will be Jr. Dragster, High School, Sportsman, Pro, and Super Pro.  During the Summit Series races held on Saturday we will allow time only during the later rounds of the first race ONLY.  Do not expect to get time only in the first couple of rounds during the first Saturday race.

·          This will be the only qualifying session you will be allowed to qualify your vehicle for your laddered position.  If for some reason you are not able to make the qualifying session you will automatically be put into the bottom half of the ladder.  If more than one vehicle does not make the ladder session than the qualifying position will be determined by racers last name alphabetically at the bottom of the ladder. 

·          If there is a tie with the best reaction time during the qualifying session the winner will be determined by a flip of a coin for the number one position on the ladder.

LANE CHOICE:

·          Lane choice during competition will be determined by the flip of a coin, unless otherwise specified during special race events.  Lane choice does not automatically go to the quicker of the two race vehicles.

COOL DOWN TIME:

·          Track officials and weather permitting will determine cool down time.  In the event that possible weather delaying storms are present, cool down time will be shortened accordingly. 

RERUNS:

·          Any reruns will be raced in the same lane, same dial-in and same car and driver.  Anyone caught deviating from this will be disqualified.

SCOREBOARDS:

·          Your Dial-In will be displayed on the scoreboards during eliminations.  A PRO TREE or FULL TREE to be used by a racer will be shown with a “P” for PRO TREE or “F” for FULL TREE preceding your dial in on the scoreboard.  If this is not correct DO NOT STAGE!  Point to the scoreboard, your tree preference and or dial in on the car.  THERE WILL BE NO RERUNS for incorrect dial in or tree preference.  IT IS THE DRIVERS RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT LOST CREEK RACEWAYS.

STAGING:

·          Deep staging is allowed.  It is the driver’s responsibility to stage his/her vehicle immediately if you prefer to deep stage.  Once your competitor has staged the starter has the option of starting the tree immediately.  Do not wait or hesitate to deep stage.  Do not courtesy stage.  This responsibility is solely your decision and if the tree is activated prior to you deep staging then the run is final.

·          ENSURE E.T. IS WRITTEN PLAINLY AND VISIBLE TO TOWER.  THIS IS TO BE LOCATED ON PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW.  IF USING A PRO TREE ENSURE THAT A “P” IS PLACED NEXT TO YOUR DIAL IN.

·          Essential people only in staging lanes, any minors must be seated in cab of tow vehicle.  Parent must sign release at the ticket booth in order for children to be in restricted areas.

·          Time limit for pre-staging is 20 seconds after the 1^st car has pre-staged.  Staging is 10 seconds after both vehicles have pre-staged and one vehicle has staged.  The tree will be activated after the 10 seconds has elapsed. 

·          Roll-through only allowed in the High School and Junior Dragster Brackets.

·          YOU MUST STOP AT THE WHITE LINE located at the start of the concrete launch pad and wait for the starter to motion you forward.  DO NOT PULL FORWARD UNTIL THE STARTER HAS MOTIONED YOU TO DO SO!  THIS IS FOR SAFETY REASONS ONLY.

SUPER PRO ET (1/8 MILE 4.40 – 7.49):

5 TENTHS FULL TREE AND OR 4 TENTHS PRO TREE ALLOWED (SEE SCOREBOARDS & STAGING RULES FOR PRO AND FULL TREE DEFINITIONS)

·          Computer prohibited unless stock OEM equipment.  See general regulation rule 9:1  Data recorders permitted.  See general regulation rule 9:2 & 9:9.

·          Delay boxes permitted.  One box/device only attached to trans brake and or throttle timer only.  Delay box may only display delay amount.  All wiring must be clearly identifiable for inspection.        

·          Trans brake permitted. Line Lock: 4-wheel line lock permitted.  Automated shifter permitted. Throttle control permitted per NHRA rulebook. 

·          Ignition: Stutter boxes prohibited.  Starting line or high side rev limiter permitted.  2 steps, rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices, legal unto themselves but altered or installed so as to function as a down track RPM controller prohibited.  Traction Control Device is prohibited under NHRA general regulations 9:11.

·          Switches and buttons:  All switches and or buttons must be standard mechanical connection type.  Infrared lasers, retinal scans, fingerprint light source, or other non-mechanical type switch prohibited.

·          Cross talk will be used during Super Pro and Electronics classes.  If you do not want to use cross talk then you MUST HAV THE LETTER “N” AFTER YOUR DIAL IN.

·          Tow Vehicles Permitted.

PRO ET (1/8 MILE 5.65 - 8.59):  5 TENTHS FULL TREE WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED IN THE PRO CLASS.

·          Computer prohibited unless stock OEM equipment.  See general regulation rule 9:1 Data recorders prohibited.  See general regulation rule 9:2 & 9:9.

·          Delay Box: Prohibited Transbrake: Permitted   Line Lock: 4 wheel line lock permitted           

·          Automated Shifter: Permitted the shift however MUST be a function of the driver, which means you can use an automated shifter but the driver must push a button to make it shift.

·          Throttle control: the driver must manually operate Throttle.  Electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics or any other device may in no way affect the throttle operation.  A dead stop under the carburetor or throttle pedal is permitted.  Throttle timers, counters prohibited.

·          Ignition:  Stutter boxes prohibited.  Starting line and or “high side” rev-limiters permitted.  2 steps, rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices, legal unto themselves but altered or installed so as to function as a down track RPM controller prohibited.

·          Switches and buttons:  All switches and or buttons must be standard mechanical connection type.  Infrared lasers, retinal scans, fingerprint light source, or other non-mechanical type switch prohibited.

·          ALL electronics must be removed from the vehicle in order to race in the Pro class.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

·          Tow Vehicles Prohibited.

SPORTSMAN (1/8 MILE 7.50 - SLOWER):   5 TENTHS FULL TREE WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED IN THE SPORTSMAN CLASS.

·          Computer prohibited unless stock OEM equipment.  See general regulation rule 9:1   Data recorders prohibited.  See general regulation rule 9:2 & 9:9.

·          Delay Box: Prohibited.  Transbrake: Prohibited   Line Lock: 4 wheel line lock prohibited.  2-wheel line lock permitted on non-drive wheels only. 

·          Automated Shifter: Prohibited unless OEM equipped.       

·          Throttle control:  the driver must manually operate Throttle.  Electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics or any other device may in no way affect the throttle operation.  A dead stop under the carburetor or throttle pedal is permitted.  Throttle timers, counters prohibited.

·          Ignition: Stutter boxes prohibited.  Single stage rev-limiters permitted.  Rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices, legal unto themselves but altered or installed so as to function as a down track RPM controller prohibited.  Crank trigger ignition system prohibited unless OEM distributerless ignition

·          Switches and buttons:  All switches and or buttons must be standard mechanical connection type.  Infrared lasers, retinal scans, fingerprint light source, or other non-mechanical type switch prohibited.

·          Exhaust:  Mufflers Required.

·          Tow Vehicles Prohibited.

HIGH SCHOOL:  (1/8 MILE 7.00 – SLOWER)

·          N.H.R.A rules regarding High School apply to ALL cars running 7.00 (1/8 mile) and slower.  It is each driver’s and parent’s responsibility to know the N.H.R.A. rules and abide by them at all times.  Failure to abide by all N.H.R.A. mandated rules would lead to immediate disqualification.

·          Must have a parent or guardian complete a parental consent form at the ticket booth the first race attended.  High School racers will NOT be allowed to race or compete until this form is filled out each year.

·          Same rules as Pro or Sportsman apply with the following exception that delay boxes and trans brakes are NOT allowed.  The High School Class is a foot brake class only.  No cars quicker than 7.00 allowed.

·          Must have proof of valid driver’s license. 

·          Must wear N.H.R.A. approved safety equipment applicable to the E.T. of the car being raced.

JR DRAGSTER ET:

·          Must have a parent or guardian complete a parental consent form at the ticket booth the first race attended.  JR Dragster racers will NOT be allowed to race or compete until this form is filled out each year.

·          All Jr. Dragster drivers must self-stage, no assistance from anyone is allowed to pre-stage or stage the Jr. Dragster.

·          The starter is the only one allowed to push a Jr. Dragster back in the event that the car has rolled through during the staging process.

·          Must wear N.H.R.A. approved safety equipment applicable to the E.T. of the JR Dragster being raced.

·          JR Dragster must pit in the designated JR Dragster pit area.  This area is located east of the head of staging.

·          JR Dragster participants are only allowed to run as quick as the N.H.R.A. rules apply to specific age categories.

LOST CREEK RACEWAY SUMMIT SERIES POINTS:

·          Every participant that enters a Summit Series Race Event is automatically entered in the Lost Creek Raceway point’s series.  $5 from every Summit Series entry will go towards the year-end prizes, trophies and awards for their perspective class.

·          In the event that a race is called due to weather or technical difficulties, that driver must have paid for his/her entry and be present and on the premises of Lost Creek Raceway to receive his show up points.  This rule will be strictly enforced.

·          Points will only be awarded in the class raced on any race day.  Drivers will only be allowed to transfer points from different classes twice (2 times) a year.  Example.  A driver is racing and collecting points in Super Pro during the year.  His / Her vehicle breaks down during time trials and they opt to race sportsman for the remainder of the day.  The sportsman points accumulated will be allowed to transfer to Super Pro for that race.  This however can only be done twice during the race season. 

·          The class that any driver has accumulated the most points in is the class that transfer points can be sent to.  However if a driver decides to race more than one class during the Summit Series program they will not be allowed to transfer points during the race weekend. Example:  A driver decides to race multiple classes on one day.  The driver has entered race vehicles in Super Pro and Sportsman.  You will not be allowed to transfer your points between classes on this situation. The transfer of points will only be allowed when a racers vehicle is no longer able to compete in the designated class that they have signed up for.

ELECTRONICS (1/8^th MILE 4.40 – 7.49) / NON-ELECTRONICS (1/8^th MILE 5.65 – SLOWER):

·          Non-Electronics:  The Non-Electronics class will follow the same rules as Pro / Sportsman.  (SEE PRO & SPORTSMAN RULES DEFINITIONS) 

·          Electronics:  The Electronics class will follow the same rules as Super Pro.  (SEE SUPER PRO RULES DEFINITIONS).  The driver has the option of a 5 tenths full or a 4 tenths pro tree in the electronics class.  All racers in Electronics that DO NOT want Cross Talk must place the letter “N” after their dial in.  Otherwise cross talk will be used.

BUYBACKS:

·          With time and weather permitting, first round loss buy backs will be allowed during the Electronics / Non-Electronics classes.  Also if another class is racing during the Electronics / Non-Electronics (Quick 8, etc.) and a vehicle loses first round, they will have the option to buy back into the Electronics / Non-Electronics class.  Under no circumstance will a race vehicle be able to race in 2 separate classes at the same time.  (SEE GENERAL RULES)  The cost of the buy back is $20.

·          There will be a loser out bracket for ALL first round losers during the Summit Series events.  The cost for the loser out will be $10 and will be split 65/35 for winner and r/u.  Cross Talk will NOT be allowed in the Loser Out Buy Back “Summit Series” race.

PAYOUTS;

·          Payouts and/or trophies will be awarded according to car count in S/P, Pro, Sportsman, Electronics, Non-Electronics and all other money event classes.  Trophies and/or medallions will be awarded for winners of High School and Jr. Dragster classes.