RULES AND REGULATIONS
LITTLE RIVER DRAGWAY TRACK RULES
…These Rules are subject to change at any time. If there is any question,
please check with the track officials for clarification. The current IHRA
Rule Book mandates specific safety requirements for vehicles participating
at all member tracks. Safety requirements specified in the current IHRA
Rule Book for a specific class or E.T. Bracket will be in effect during all
Little River Dragway race events and take precedence over information
contained here. Additionally, Little River Dragway representatives have the
right to disqualify an entry if, in their opinion, the vehicle presents a
potential risk for the driver, crew members, other racers, track personnel
or spectators. THE DECISION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS IS FINAL.
All vehicles running slicks are required to utilize an engine diaper belly pans.
CONDUCT IN THE PITS – Speed limit in the pits is 10 MPH. No vehicle testing
of any type is allowed. NO BURN-OUTS in the pits are allowed. Bicycles,
Golf Carts, 3 & 4 Wheelers MAY BE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION in the facility.
Persons operating these vehicles must be at least 16 years of age and have
a valid driver’s license. Skateboards & roller skates are strictly
forbidden. Improper use of these vehicles may result in expulsion from
the facility and forfeiture of all entry fees.
VALID DRIVERS LICENSES – and a minimum age of 16 is required to compete in
all classes except Junior Dragster.
IHRA MEMBERSHIP – Or an IHRA Competition License is NOT required to race at
Little River Dragway unless a competitor is participating in the IHRA
Summit Super Series or where specified in the IHRA Rule Book.
TRACK POINTS PROGRAM – A racer must register at Tech in order to be
included in the points program. Points are acquired as follows: 25 “show
up” points (must take the tree in the 1st round), 10 points for each round
won. Racers that “buy back” receive no further points.
LONG PANTS – Which reach the ankle, a shirt with sleeves and closed toed
shoes, (no sandals) are required by all racers in EVERY Class along with
IHRA requirements for each class. Shorts are specifically forbidden.
SEAT BELTS – Are mandatory in all cars. Additional Driver Restraint systems
may be required per IHRA Class Regulations (See Applicable Class
Regulations)
TAILLIGHT – All vehicles in competition at any time the dragstrip’s
nighttime lights are turned on is required to have at least one working
taillight.
RACE VEHICLE BREAKAGE – In order to keep fluids off the racing surface,
racers experiencing problems with their vehicle during any pass are
requested to pull over to pull over to the edge of the racetrack and stop.
DOUBLE ENTRY – No Driver may compete twice in the same eliminator.
VEHICLE CHANGES – No Driver may change vehicles after the first round of
competition.
PASSENGERS – Passengers are not allowed in competition vehicles in any
paired pass. Every passenger pass is done at the Track Starters digression.
Pre-race contact with Track Starter Mandatory.
NON STARTING VEHICLES – In the event a racer at the head of the staging
lanes fails to start their vehicle when called, the racer will receive 60
seconds to crank as timed by the Track Starter while their competition is
held in the water box. A competition single run for the waiting racer will
be called by the Track Starter if the non starting vehicle fails to crank
within the allotted time.
COURTESY STAGING – Where both racers pre-stage FIRST before either
competitor stages is required in ALL Classes. If a racer fully stages
before their opponent pre-stages, the Track Starter will back that
competitor out of the lights completely and start the staging process
again. If the same competitor fully stages again before their opponent
pre-stages a disqualification will be called by the Track Starter.
DEEP STAGING – Where a racer rolls far enough into the staging beams to
turn out the pre-stage light is not allowed. The Track Starter will back
both competitors out of the lights completely and start the staging process
again. If the same competitor deep stages again a disqualification will be
called by the Track Starter.
STUTTER BOXES, TRACK LOCATORS (counters) & SIMILAR DEVICES – Are not
allowed. Use of such devices during any run will result in immediate
disqualification and expulsion from the event. Entry fees WILL NOT be
refunded. Only IHRA approved electronics and throttle controllers are
allowed.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN DATE – All SFI mandated safety equipment must be up to
date with current dates & numbers. Refer to IHRA Rule Book for specific
equipment required.
RACE NUMBERS – Each vehicle in competition MUST have the competitors number
and Dial – In CLEARLY marked on the PASSENGER SIDE of the windshield AND
the PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WINDOW in 4″ to 8″ tall numerals before coming to
the Starting Line.
DIAL-IN – A racers dial-in number cannot be changed after the vehicle has
left the head of the Staging Lane. Each Competitor should check the dial-in
display board on the Starting Line for correctness. If by some reason the
dial-in shown on the display board is incorrect the racer should not stage
and instead bring the problem to the attention of the Track Starter. By the
act of staging, the competitor accepts the dial-in. No dispute or appeal is
allowed.
FIRST ROUND BYE RUNS – Will be determined by a playing card draw. Bye Runs
in following rounds will go to the racer with the best reaction time in the
previous round.
BREAK OUT DISQUALIFICATION – If a racer runs quicker than the dial-in the
track timing system will automatically disqualify the run, giving the win
to the other lane. If both racers run quicker than their dial-in, the racer
breaking out by the least amount will get the win.
CENTER LINE DISQUALIFICATION – The Track Starter will be in charge of any
disqualifications caused by racer crossing the center line of the track.
Any such calls must be made before the next pair stages.
EXCESSIVE BRAKING DISQUALIFICATION – A racer that applies the brakes on his
vehicle hard enough to cause any tire to skid at ANY point in ANY run may
be disqualified at the discretion of the Track Starter.
FIRST OR WORST DISQUALIFICATION – In case of dual infractions of the common
laws of drag racing during an elimination pass, what’s known as the “First
Or Worst” rule applies. In case of the same infraction such as a dual red
light, the first will be called and the competitor that jump started second
will remain in competition.
*Now if the right lane gets a red light but the left lane racer crossed
over the center line which was a worse infraction the racer that had gotten
the red light would have been declared the winner.
*Here is a list of worst in order.
#1 Crossing the center line in front of or along side of your opponent.
#2 red light.
#3 being found illegal.
#4 touching any boundary marker (center or outside).
#5 dropping any foreign matter in front of your opponent.
#6 any condition judged to be unsafe or unfair by event director.
RACER CONDUCT – DRIVERS CAUGHT DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR USING
ILLEGAL DRUGS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED, Fighting, Unsportsmanlike conduct,
Profane language, Threatening a Track Official or any other aggressive
behavior targeted at any Track Official, racer or spectator WILL NOT BE
TOLERATED. Expulsion from the facility and other disciplinary action at the
discretion of the Track Management may result. Each driver is responsible
for the actions of their crew members.
DISCLAIMER – The rules & regulations set forth herein are designed to
provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum
acceptable safety requirements for such events. These rules shall 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 WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OR COMPLIANCE WITH
THESE RULES AND OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the
conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death
to a participant, spectator or official.
THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE THE PROPERTY OF LITTLE RIVER DRAGWAY AND
MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FASHION WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF
LITTLE RIVER DRAGWAY.
IHRA Class Requirements
SAFETY AND GENERAL RULES
BATTERY: All wet-cell batteries must not be relocated into the driver or
passenger compartments and must be securely mounted. A maximum of two (2)
automobile batteries are permitted of 150 Ibs. combined maximum weight.
Plastic battery hold down straps are not permitted. All relocated batteries
must be secured with a minimum of 2 3/8 diameter bolts or rods. When
relocated to the rear of vehicle, the passenger compartment must be
protected by a “firewall” consisting of a minimum of .024 steel or .032
aluminum. The switch must be connected to the positive side of the
electrical system and when de-activated shut off all electrical functions
in the vehicle.
DEFLECTOR PLATE: Required on rear-engine dragsters.
ENGINE: One automotive type with any modifications permitted. Engine may be
relocated.
ENGINE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM: (diaper) Mandatory on all supercharged and
nitrous oxide assisted vehicles running 7.99 or quicker or 5.00 or quicker
1/8 mile.
ELECTRONICS: Timed ignition interruption devices (stutter boxes) prohibited
in all ET bracket categories.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: Competition-type exhaust system permitted. Exhaust gases
must be directed out of the car body, rearward, away from driver and fuel
system. Flex pipe prohibited.
FAIRINGS: Front wheel fairings prohibited.
FENDERS: Optional.
FIREWALL: Mandatory.
FLOOR: Mandatory.
FRAME: See General Regulations.
GROUND CLEARANCE: Minimum of 3″ from front of car to behind axle.
HOOD: Optional. Flash shield over carburetion mandatory.
LIQUID OVERFLOW: Catch-can (catch-tank) required for radiators; 1 pint
minimum capacity.
MASTER CUTOFF: Mandatory if battery is relocated or is specified by class
requirements. It must be located on the rear of all entries and must break
the positive side battery supply to the competition vehicle. If the switch
is mounted to facilitate a push or pull activation it must be positioned in
a way where off is in the push position. If the switch is mounted in any
other fashion, it must be labeled in a way that is clearly identifiable as
to which way off is positioned.
NITROUS OXIDE: Permitted. See General Regulations.
PINION SUPPORT: Recommended that all rear-engine dragsters incorporate a
rear axle pinion housing anti-rotation device of a rigid design. Mandatory
on all front-engine dragsters.
STREET EQUIPMENT: One functional tail light required.
SUPERCHARGER: SFI 14.1 restraint mandatory at 9.99 or quicker.
SUSPENSION: Full automotive-type front suspension required. Rigid-mount
rear axles permitted. One shock per sprung wheel mandatory.
TIRES: Slicks permitted. Recapped tires prohibited.
WINDSHIELD/WINDOWS: A windscreen is required in place of windshield on open
bodied cars. Minimum size of windscreen: 5″ x 12″. Window openings in all
coupes and sedans must maintain a 5″ minimum height, measured vertically.
Full bodied cars must have windshield.
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2008 & newer
0 to 9.00 1/4 mile
0 to 6.49 1/8 mile,
up to 145 MPH
or a quick qualified field
AXLES: Aftermarket axles and axle retention device mandatory.
BRAKES: Full body cars must have 4 wheel brakes. Cars running 8.49 or
quicker 1/4 or 5.49 or quicker 1/8 must have dual stage master cylinder.
DATA RECORDERS: Permitted.
DRIVE LINE: 1 Driveshaft loop required on all cars running 9.99 or quicker
in the quarter mile or 6.49 or quicker in the eighth mile.
DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM: Mandatory meeting SFI 16.1 within 2 year
expiration from date of manufacture.
FIRE SYSTEM: Required on all closed body cars 8.49 or quicker 1/4 or 5.49
or quicker 1/8. One nozzle located in driver’s compartment in front of feet
and one nozzle on engine. Safety pins must be red flagged. On all other
closed body entries, a properly secured fire extinguisher is mandatory.
FLEXPLATE AND SHIELD: SFI 29.1 Flex plate and SFI 30.1 Shield are mandatory
on entries running 9.99 or quicker 1/4 and 6.49 or quicker 1/8.
FLOOR: Floor on all cars 8.49 or quicker in the quarter mile or 5.49 or
quicker in the eighth mile. Floor must be steel on the driver’s side and
welded to chassis minimum thickness .024. All other places may be .040
aluminum.
HARMONIC BALANCER: SFI 18.1 mandatory.
HELMET: SN, SA, M or K-2010 or newer helmet mandatory on all entries running 13.99 (1/4 mile) and 8.59 (1/8 mile) or quicker.. See
General Regulations.
LICENSE: See License requirements for specifics.
MASTER CUTOFF: Mandatory.
PARACHUTE: Mandatory on entries at 150 mph 1/4 or 125 mph 1/8.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: On all entries running 9.99 or quicker 1/4 or 6.49 or
quicker 1/8 mile, a minimum of an SFI 3.2A-5 Jacket and Pants and a 3.3
neck collar are mandatory. 3.3-1 gloves are mandatory on entries running
8.49 or quicker 1/4 mile or 5.49 1/8 mile. Additionally, 3.3 arm restraints
and 3.3-1 gloves are mandatory on all on open bodied entries. A 3.2 A-5
jacket is mandatory on all other configurations.
ROLL CAGE: Roll cage mandatory. All entries running 9.00 or quicker 1/4
mile or 6.00 or quicker 1/8 mile must have a current Chassis Certification.
TRANSMISSION SHIELD: SFI 4.1 mandatory.
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10.00 to 11.49 1/4 mile
6.50 to 7.49 1/8 mile
AXLES: Aftermarket axles and axle retention device mandatory on entries
running 10.99 and quicker 1/4 mile or 6.99 and quicker 1/8 mile.
BRAKES: Minimum of two rear-wheel hydraulic brakes required. Full body cars
must have four wheel brakes. Entries with two wheel brakes require
parachute.
DATA RECORDERS: Permitted. See General Regulations.
DRIVELINE: 1 Drive shaft loop mandatory.
DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM: Must meet SFI 16.1 within 2 year expiration from
date of manufacture. See General Regulations.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Properly secured fire extinguisher is required on all
closed body cars.
FLYWHEEL/CLUTCH: SFI 6.1. Flywheel shield, mandatory and clutch, pressure
plate and flywheel meeting SFI 1.1
FLEX PLATE: SFI 29.1 mandatory if vehicle exceeds 135 mph.
FRAME: See General Regulations.
FUEL SYSTEM: Gasoline, alcohol and propane accepted. All fuel tank filler
necks located inside trunk must have filler neck vented to outside of body.
All batteries, fuel lines, fuel pumps or filler necks located inside trunk
must be isolated from the driver’s compartment gas lines must be located
outside driver’s compartment. Fuel tanks not to be higher than top of rear
tires. Fuel cell recommended.
HARMONIC BALANCER: SFI 18.1 balancer required on entries running 10.99 and
quicker or 6.99 and quicker 1/8 mile.
HELMET: 2010 or newer or SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1 or 41.2 mandatory.
MASTER CUTOFF: If battery is relocated.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Minimum, SFI 3.2A-5 jacket on open bodied entries.
Minimum 3.2A-1 jacket on closed body entries. Arm restraints are required
on all open bodied cars. Minimum SFI 3.3-1 gloves on open bodied entries.
ROLL CAGE/ROLL BAR: Roll cage is mandatory if entry has an altered floor or
firewall, or if vehicle exceeds 135 mph. On all other full bodied
applications, a six point roll bar is mandatory. A roll cage is mandatory
on all convertibles running 10.99 or quicker 1/4 or 6.99 or quicker 1/8
mile.
TRANSMISSION SHIELD: SFI 4.1 mandatory on all automatic transmissions
equipped entries running 10.99 and quicker 1/4 mile or 6.99 and quicker 1/8
mile.
WHEEL BASE: Minimum: 90″unless car has original engine. Maximum wheel base
variation from left to right: 1″. Minimum wheel base for dragsters is 125″.If
battery is relocated.
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11.50 to 13.49 1/4 mile
7.50 to 9.00 1/8 mile. Dragsters are prohibited in this section.
BODY: Mandatory.
BRAKES: Required. Minimum of 2 rear wheel brakes required.
DRIVELINE: Driveshaft loop required on any vehicle which uses racing
slicks.
DRIVER: Must be in stock location. Driver’s seat may be moved a
maximum of 10″ rearward.
FENDERS: Exact duplicates of stock fenders in fiberglass permitted. Rear
fenders may be trimmed for tire clearance. All fenders must have the edge
re-rolled or beaded if altered.
FRONT OVER HANG: No item or equipment may be added to the front which will
add to the overall length of the vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM: Gasoline, alcohol and propane accepted. Tank must be vented to
outside of vehicle. Gas line must be located outside driver’s compartment.
HELMET: SN, SA, M or K 2010 helmets are now the minimum accepted helmet
HOOD: Mandatory.
MASTER CUTOFF: If battery is relocated.
ROLL BAR/ROLL CAGE: A minimum of a 6 point roll bar is mandatory on all
convertibles running 11.OO to 13.49 1/4 mile and 8.25 or quicker 1/8 mile.
A roll cage is mandatory on any entry that exceeds 135 mph.
STREET EQUIPMENT: One working tail light required.
TRANSMISSION SHIELD: Automatic: It is recommended that cars with modified
automatic transmissions, or converters, have a transmission blanket or
shield meeting SFI 4.1.
WHEELBASE: Minimum 90″ unless car has original engine and OEM is shorter.
Wheelbase variation, left to right 1″ maximum.
WINDSHIELD/WINDOWS: Windows may be replaced with 1/8″ minimum Lexan.
Windshields and windows must be clear except for factory-tinted safety
glass. Windows must be closed during competition need not be operable.
Decals permitted on rear quarter window only.
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13.50 and slower 1/4 mile
9.00 and slower 1/8 mile
Dragsters and Altereds prohibited in this section.
BODY: Must be full bodied car.
BRAKES: Four-wheel brakes mandatory.
DRIVELINE: Drive shaft loop mandatory on any vehicle using racing slicks.
Four-wheel brakes mandatory.
DRIVER: Must remain in stock location.
ENGINE: Automotive engine only. Must remain in OEM location.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: Headers permitted, must be designed to route exhaust gases
away from car. Flex pipe prohibited.
FIREWALL: OEM type mandatory.
FLOOR: Full floor mandatory.
FUEL SYSTEM: One stock location fuel tank maximum. Fuel cells recommended.
Top of fuel tank not to be higher than top of tires.
HELMET: SN, SA, M or K 2010 helmets are now the minimum accepted helmet or newer mandatory on all entries running 13.99 (8.59 1/8th
mile) or quicker. Entries running 14.00 (8.60 1/8th mile) & slower, helmet
is recommended.
HOOD: Mandatory.
MASTER CUTOFF: If battery is relocated
ROLL BAR: Recommended. See General Regulations.
STEERING: Steering box location optional. Steering must be located in
conventional location on driver’s side of car.
TRANSMISSION: Any OEM type transmission permitted. Neutral safety switch
required.
WHEELBASE: Minimum: 90″ unless car has original engine and OEM is shorter.
Wheelbase variation left to right: 1″ maximum.
WHEELS &TIRES: Must be automotive-type wheels suitable for street use.
Racing slicks permitted. Automotive wire wheels or motorcycle wheels
prohibited. Minimum wheel size is 13″ unless originally equipped with
smaller wheels and is using the original engine. Recap tires prohibited.
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“Sportsman” Motorcycle
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1) Front and rear brakes mandatory.
2) Chain guards and clutch covers mandatory.
3) Engine kill switch attached to Rider on 0 to 10.99 (6.99 1/8th mile)
machines.
4) Tank mounted fuel shutoff valve on 0 to 9.99 (6.40 1/8th mile) machines.
5) A “Snap-Back” throttle on all machines.
6) All handlebars must measure at least 10″ from the centers of fork clamp,
measured horizontally. In no case may the handlebars be mounted below the lower fork clamp
on all machines.
7) Rigid front forks are not permitted on any machine.
8) The rear fender of all entries must cover the full width of the tire
used, extend to above the rear axle, and below the rider’s sitting position.
9) All machines must have properly secured seat, foot pegs, and handle
grips.
10) Mirrors, windshields, and all protruding brackets must be removed on
all machines. Saddle bags must be empty or removed completely on all
machines.
11) Nitrous Oxide permitted on bikes going 9.99 (6.40 1/8th mile) or
quicker only.
Overall safety of all machines will be judged by Committee. Any unsafe
machine will not be permitted to race. Any machine that exhibits unsafe
handling characteristics at any time will be disqualified until the
Technical Committee re-admits the entry.
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
1) Each participant agrees to familiarize himself with all applicable rules
and regulations prior to competing in any IHRA sanctioned event.
2) SFI 40.1-1 or 40.1-2 suit or jacket or leathers or accepted kevlar
mandatory for all riders. All riders who run 10.99 1/4 or 6.99 1/8 or
quicker or run 120 mph or faster must wear a 40.1/2 suit or leathers. Two
piece suits may be joined at the waist by a zipper. Leather gloves and
boots/shoes extending above the ankle mandatory.
3) Helmet: SN-90 or newer, K 98, 2000 or SFI 31.2 or 31.2 mandatory. See
General Regulations.
4) All competitors running 9.99 or quicker 1/4 mile, or 6.40 or quicker 1/8
mile must have valid IHRA Competition License.
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Junior Dragster
CLASS DESIGNATIONS
BEGINNER: Age 8 or 9 only; ET restricted to 12.90 seconds or slower based
on either ET dial-your-own or heads-up basis. Breakout rules apply. One
warning will be issued if a competitor runs quicker than 12.70. If the
competitor does this a second time at the same event, they will be
disqualified from the event. Any competitor running quicker than 12.50 at
any time will be disqualified for the remainder of the event.
ADVANCED: Age 10 to 17; modified engines meeting IHRA rules accepted. Class
based on either dial-your-own ET or heads-up Pro start. ET restricted to
8.90 or slower. Breakout rules apply. One warning will be issued if a
competitor runs quicker than 8.70. If a competitor runs quicker than 8.70 a
second time, at the same event, they will be disqualified from the event.
Any competitor running quicker than 8.50 any time will be disqualified for
the remainder of the event.
MASTER: Age 12 to 17; must meet all requirements for Advanced, PLUS:
minimum 1 full licensed competition season mandatory; the competitor must
provide documentation of experience and submit it with all license
applications, licensing by IHRA or Track official after 3 approved runs
between 7.90 and 8.90; Rack & pinion steering, and steel brake lines are
mandatory. ET 7.90 or slower; maximum speed of 85 mph: One warning will be issued if a
competitor runs an elapsed time of 7.70 or quicker or 85 mph or faster. If
a competitor does this a second time at the same event they will be
disqualified from the event. If a competitor runs 7.50 or quicker they will
be disqualified for the remainder of the event and their license will be
suspended for 6 months from the date of the infraction. Due to the radical
combinations available for the class additional safety requirements may be
mandated if deemed necessary by the technical department.
*Deep staging not permitted in any index class at any IHRA event. 12.90
index is limited to only 8 and 9 year old competitors.
Requirements & Specifications
BODY: Body and cowl must be structured of aluminum or fiberglass and extend
forward to firewall. Driver compartment, frame structure, roll cage, and
body must be designed to prevent driver’s body or limbs from making contact
with wheels, tires, exhaust system, or track surface. Front overhang cannot
exceed 15″, measured from centerline of front spindle to most forward point
of car. Body panels must be removable-fastened to tabs welded to frame.
Drilling of frame for mounting body prohibited.
FUNNY CARS are acceptable providing design has been approved by the IHRA
technical department prior to competition. Additional safety requirements
may be imposed based on design characteristics. Contact the IHRA Technical
department for specific details. Maximum Front over hang 25″, Minimum
height (roof) 35″, Maximum Height (roof) 40″, Minimum Roof hatch opening
15″ x 10″. Body and cowl must be structured of aluminum or fiberglass and extend
forward to firewall. Driver compartment, frame structure, roll cage, and
body must be designed to prevent driver’s body or limbs from making contact
with wheels, tires, exhaust system, or track surface. Front overhang cannot
exceed 15″, measured from centerline of front spindle to most forward point
of car. Body panels must be removable-fastened to tabs welded to frame.
Drilling of frame for mounting body prohibited.
BURNOUTS
Vehicles cannot be held in place or touched by a parent or crewmember
during the burnout. Vehicles are not permitted to burnout past the starting
line.
DIAL-INS
The driver and crew are responsible for the accuracy of their dial-in.
Dial-ins must be within class and performance limits. Any dial-in below
allowable limits will have to be changed to an allowable dial-in before
staging. Dial-ins, and Competition Numbers must be at least 4″ tall and clearly
posted on both sides of the car, and visible from the control tower.
DRIVER
The driver must remain in the confines of the roll cage at all times and
safety equipment may not be removed until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop off the racing surface.
ARM RESTRAINTS: Mandatory. Must be worn and adjusted in such a manner that
driver’s hands and/or arms cannot be extended outside of roll cage and/or
frame rails. Arm restraint shall be combined with the driver restraint
system such that the arm restraints are released with the driver
restraints. Refer to manufacturer for instructions.
CREDENTIALS: Valid IHRA Competition Certificate and IHRA Jr. Membership
mandatory.
HELMET: Helmet meeting SNELL 90, 95 or newer or K-98, SFI 31.1, 31.2, or
24.1 mandatory. Either a full face helmet, shield or goggles mandatory. SFI
Spec 31.1= SNELL SA, open-face helmet Spec 31.2 = SNELL SA full-face helmet
SFI Spec 41.1 = SNELL M, open-face helmet SFI Spec 41.2 = SNELL M full-face
helmet.
NECK COLLAR: Mandatory.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: All drivers are required to wear a jacket meeting SFI
Spec 3.2A-1 as well as full-length pants, shoes, socks and gloves. The use
of nylon or flannel pants is prohibited. Competitors running 8.89 or
quicker must utilize a minimum of 3.2A-1 pants and a full face helmet in
addition to the above requirements. See class requirements for additional
details..
RESTRAINT SYSTEM: SFI 16.1 certified Five-point minimum, 1 3/4″ wide
minimum driver restraint system mandatory. All seat belt and shoulder
harness installations must be mutually compatible, originally designed to
be used with each other. Only those units that release all five attachment
points in one motion permitted. When arm restraints are worn with a
restraint system that utilizes a “latch lever”, a protective cover must be
installed to prevent arm restraint from accidentally releasing the latch
lever. All harness sections must be mounted to the frame cross member, or
reinforced mounting, and installed to limit driver’s body travel both upward
and forward. Wrapping of belts around frame rail prohibited. Under no
circumstances are bolts to be inserted through belt webbing permitted for
mounting.
DRIVETRAIN CHAIN/BELT GUARD: All cars must be equipped with a guard to
cover the width and at least the top run to the center line of the sprocket
of any chains or belts. Guards must be minimum .060″ steel, or .125″
aluminum, and must be securely mounted; no tie wraps. Moving
engine/drivetrain parts must be protected by frame rails or steel or
aluminum guards to avoid unintentional contact.
CLUTCH: All cars must be equipped with a dry centrifugal-type engine
clutch. Chain or belt drive only. Axle clutches prohibited.
FLYWHEEL: Aftermarket billet flywheel mandatory unless OEM type carburetor
is used. Cast aluminum flywheel prohibited. Modification to stock units
other than keyway modifications is prohibited.
TRANSMISSION: Gear-type prohibited. Torque converter belt assembly units
allowed.
BRAKES & SUSPENSION: Two-wheel hydraulic steel drum or disc brakes, or IHRA
accepted mechanical brakes mandatory. Steel brake lines mandatory on 8.89
or quicker. No part of lines may run below bottom frame rails. Drilling of
brake components prohibited. Live axle may have brakes on one wheel only if
7″ minimum go-cart disc brake is used.
ELECTRICAL IGNITION SHUTOFF: A positive ignition shutoff switch, within
easy reach of the driver, mandatory. A second shutoff switch on the center
top portion of the deflector plate within easy reach of the crew or race
official mandatory. All entries must have a mechanical shutoff switch to
ground the spark plug located within easy reach of the driver. FC
additional switch must be on the upper rear drivers side of the vehicle
labeled as to function.
TAIL LIGHT: Functional tail light mandatory. It must be visible from the
rear of the car.
ENGINE: All vehicles restricted to a maximum of one, rear-mounted, five
horsepower based, four-cycle engine. Porting, polishing and relieving of
block is permitted. Welding to intake port is permitted. Machining of deck
surface permitted. Adding material to deck surface in any matter will be
prohibited. All components must be completely isolated from the driver’s
compartment. This includes fuel system. Accepted aftermarket engines: Metro
Racing flathead, McGee Racing flathead, Tecumseh flathead, Pure Power
Racing flathead, LPW Racing Products, JR Race Car flathead, Huddleston
Performance flathead and R&S Machine flathead Monster Racing, SR 71 Racing,
Soltz Racing and machine block.
CAMSHAFT: Any camshaft permitted. Any valve spring permitted. No overhead
cams permitted. Any size valves permitted.
CARBURETOR: Any means to pass fuel or air to the engine other than normally
aspirated carburetor is prohibited. Auxiliary vacuum fuel pump allowed.
Pressurized and/or fuel injection systems prohibited. Electric fuel pumps
prohibited.
CYLINDER HEAD: Aftermarket units permitted. No overhead valve head
permitted.
FUEL: Gasoline or alcohol only. Nitrous oxide and/or nitromethane and/or
propylene oxide prohibited in all classes. Fuel tank must be behind driver’s
compartment, below the shoulder hoop of roll cage and securely mounted
within frame rails. Maximum capacity of one gallon, must have screw-on or
positive locking cap. All vents must be routed downward, away from driver
and extend beyond the bottom of the fuel cell. No vented fuel caps
permitted, except on Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh stock tanks.
IGNITION SYSTEM: Magneto or battery ignition systems permitted. Maximum one
spark plug. MSD Ignition # 41510, 41500, and 42231 are the only accepted
units. If the system has a low side rpm limiter it must be set to 0.
Accepted coils: MSD 4291, 8232, and Master Blaster 2 and 3. Any alterations
or additions to the systems are prohibited.
OIL SYSTEM: Oil additives for the intent of producing power prohibited.
STARTER: Pull rope or remote electric starters mandatory. Any driver
activated/operated starting system prohibited.
SUPERCHARGER-TURBO CHARGER-NITROUS OXIDE: Prohibited.
THROTTLE: All vehicles must be equipped with a positive throttle return
spring which shall close throttle when released. Throttle control must be
operated manually by driver’s foot: electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or
any other device may in no way affect operation of the throttle. Throttle
stops, other than mechanical (i.e. a positive stop under throttle pedal)
prohibited. Must be mounted securely (wire ties prohibited).
FRAME BALLAST: Must be secured to frame with a minimum of one 3/8 bolt per
5 pounds. Hose clamps / ties wraps/ etc may not be used to attach ballast
to the entry. No ballast may be installed on the vehicle higher than the
top of the rear tires.
CATCH CANS: and lines must be securely fastened.
DEFLECTOR PLATE: A deflector plate of a minimum 1/16″ aluminum must be
installed between roll cage and engine extending from lower frame rail to
the top and width of driver’s helmet. Carbon fiber prohibited.
GROUND CLEARANCE: Minimum three (3) inches front of car to 12 inches behind
centerline of front axle. (2) inches for remainder of car.
ROLL CAGE: Mandatory five-point roll cage. Upper frame rails-minimum 1 1/8″
diameter by .083. Diagonals-minimum 3/4″ by .083″. Uprights in driver’s
compartment must be spaced 20″ or less. Must conform to standard dragster
configuration as outlined elsewhere in this guide. Mild steel chassis
prohibited in the Master classification. Note: cm may be used in place of
.083 ms.
SHEET METAL: Driver compartment interior must be aluminum, steel or
fiberglass. Magnesium prohibited.
STEERING: All components must have a positive through-bolt or welded
connection. All rod ends must be of aircraft quality or better, and they
must have a bolt through with lock nut or drilled and cotter keyed.
Steering must also have washers on bolts to keep rod ends from pulling
through. Minimum spindle diameter is 1/2″.
WHEELBASE: Dragsters Minimum 90″. Maximum 150″ on long side. Maximum 2″
wheel base variations from left to right. Funny Cars 70″ to 95″, Roadsters
65″ to 95, (2″ variation maximum).
INTERIOR SEAT: Properly braced and supported seat constructed of aluminum
or fiberglass mandatory.
UPHOLSTERY: Optional.
RESTARTS: After initial start-up, one chance will be given to restart the
car within a reasonable time at the starter’s discretion. The crew person
should keep the starter close by in case it’s needed. Push starting any
vehicle is prohibited.
STAGING: Once an entry reaches the front of the staging lanes for a run, it
must be prepared to fire and race. In order to be a legitimate race winner,
the competitor must start and self stage the vehicle under applied power.
This rule also applies to single runs. All competitors will be given
reasonable time to re-fire their entry, provided it is not prestaged. The
amount of reasonable time is determined by the starter. Crew members are
prohibited from touching the vehicle after it is pre-staged. Crew members
touching the vehicle once it is pre-staged will be disqualified.
STAGING: “Auto Start” will be used in all classes at all IHRA events. Once
both cars are pre-staged and the first car fully stages, the second car has
a predetermined amount of time to stage before the tree is automatically
activated. This predetermined amount of time is referred to as “Time Out”.
If the second car fails to stage before the system “Times Out”, it will be
given a red light. If either car rolls deep after “Auto Start” has been
activated, the competitor accepts the deep staging and will not be pulled
back. “Courtesy Staging” is mandatory at all Junior events in all
categories. If a competitor unintentionally lights both bulbs before the
opponent stages, the starter will pull the vehicle back and allow to
re-stage. This is considered a “pull back” and will only be permitted one
time. The starter has full control and is the only one who may pull back
car whether it is pre-staged, staged or overstaged.
DEEP STAGING: Is allowed but not guaranteed. The auto start system will be
activated when both cars are pre-staged, so if you are staging deep you
should do it in a timely fashion. Crew member may assist the entry in the
pre-staging of the vehicle. Once the entry is pre-staged, crew members must
be behind the vehicle and out of both competitors view. Pull Backs in the
case of over staging are permitted one time if time permits. If the auto
start system cycles during the pull back, the run will stand.
THE FINAL STAGING MOTION, USING APPLIED POWER, MUST BE IN A FORWARD MOTION
GOING FROM PRE-STAGE TO STAGE.
SUPPORT GROUP COMMUNICATIONS: 2-way communication of any kind is
prohibited. The use of any handheld portable device such as an MP3 players
or iPod is also prohibited on race track or any time the competitor is
seated in the vehicle.
COMPUTERS: Prohibited. See General Regulations for specific information.
DELAY BOXES: Prohibited.
DATA RECORDERS: Permitted. May be utilized to record engine RPM, cylinder
head and exhaust temperature. No sensor of any type may be used on the
front wheels or spindles. All data recorders and related components
including switches, push buttons and wires must be located outside of the
driver’s compartment and isolated from the drivers view. Data recorders may
only be activated by a crew member and must be done before the entry Pre
Stages. The units may not display any information to the driver or remote
location. A tachometer that incorporates download capabilities is
classified as a data recorder. (See General Regulations: Data
Recorders/Electronic Devices for specific information.)
GAUGES: Engine and Cylinder head temperature gauges are permitted. A
tachometer meeting specific guidelines is also permitted. (See General
Regulations: Data Recorders/Electronic Devices for specific information).
STAGING DEVICES: Mechanical, hydraulic, electric or pneumatic staging
systems prohibited
