ET Bracket Drag Racing Information - Sonoma Raceway

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CARS RUNNING 12.00 TO 13.99 SECONDS _____________________________________________• All drivers must have a Snell approved helmetcontaining the required qualification sticker(Snell 2005 or newer).• All convertibles running 12.00 to 13.99seconds and all dune buggies 12.00 and slowermust have an approved roll bar/side bar and• Cars with slicks running 13.99 or quicker andany car running 11.49 or quicker must have afull circumference driveline loop within 6" offront universal joint.head protector sufficiently padded and utilizean approved five point quick release seatbelt/shoulder harness (SFl Spec 16-1, 3"straps, 2 year interval) and face shield orgoggles.ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CARS RUNNING 10.00 TO 11.49 SECONDS _____________________________________________• After market rear axles required for carsrunning 10.99 seconds or quicker.• All drivers must wear an approved protectivejacket (3.2A/1).• All cars must have an approved, sufficientlypadded roll bar/side bar and head protector• Arm restraints and gloves mandatory in openbodiedcars running 11.99 seconds or quicker.and utilize an approved 5-point quick releaseseat belt/shoulder harness. (SFl Spec 16-1, 3"• All drivers must comply with NHRA clothingspecifications, see NHRA Rulebook.straps, 2 year interval).• All convertibles running faster than 11.00• Roll Cage with window net required on all carsseconds must have an approved roll cage.with modified firewall or floor panels fasterthan 11.00.• Trans shield (SFl 4-1) required on all automatictransmissions for cars running 10.99 or• After market harmonic balancer mandatory onquicker.all cars running 10.99 seconds or quicker (SFlSpec 18.1).• No independent rear suspension on cars fasterthan 11.00• Manual transmissions require an explosionproofflywheel, clutch, pressure-plate andflywheel shield meeting SFl Spec 1-1 or 1-2.ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CARS RUNNING QUICKER THAN 10.00 SECONDS OR FASTER THAN 135 MPH ____________• All drivers must comply with NHRA driverlicensing (10.00 seconds and quicker only) and• All cars require a master electrical cutoff withthe off position clearly marked.clothing specifications, see NHRA Rulebook.• Parachute required with top speed in excess of• NHRA chassis classification required. A 90-day150 MPH.temporary chassis certificate is available fromInfineon Raceway TECH personnel to be usedfor E.T. type racing only. This will not be• All automatic transmissions require; shield (SFl4-1, Flexplate shield (SFl 30-1), Flexplate (SFl29-1).performed during normal tech inspection.• Neck collar mandatory.Please call for an appointment.• Gloves mandatory – Must meet SFI Spec 3.3/1.• All cars must have an approved roll cage with • Crotch strap mandatory.side bar and drivers window net (SF1 SPGC27.1 net) required, permanently secured at• Vehicles quicker than 7.50 seconds, see NHRARulebook "Advanced ET.bottom.• 45.1 roll bar padding requiredMOTORCYCLES 10.00 AND SLOWER _________________________________________________________________________• Operational tail light required/brake lightrecommended.• Throttles must be of positive spring returntype.• Operational front and rear brakes required onall machines.• Fork tubes may not extend more than 1-1/2"from steering head.• Positive ignition cutoff switch required.Operable tethered kill switch required on all• Chain guard required to extend to center ofrear sprocket.drag bikes running 10.99 or quicker.• Leather jacket, closed back leather gloves and• Rear fender must be full width, extendingbehind rear axle and forward below the seatposition.leather boots or shoes (above ankles)mandatory all bikes. *Leather riding suits areadvised. Full riding suits required on all bikes• Cannot be pushed or pulled to start.exceeding 119 MPH.• Minimum 2" ground clearance (altered headersmust have 2" clearance with bike at 12° angle).• All riders must have Snell 2005 or newer ratedfull-face helmets.• No bicycle parts allowed.• Handlebars must measure minimum 22 inches• No hand shifted motorcycles.across with grips removed.• Positive fuel shutoff on all motorcycles.Infineon Raceway ET Bracket Drag Racing General Rules Page 3

• Both hands must remain on handlebars whileracing.• Each motorcycle and rider must pass Tech andhave signed waiver before pulling into staginglanes.• Nitrous Oxide permitted.• All riders running quicker than 10.00 secondsmust have a valid NHRA competition license.ET BRACKET DRAG RACING CATEGORIES ___________________________________________________________________Wednesday Night Drag Racing Series• Jackpot - Open to vehicles 7.50 and slower.Staging is at option of the driver. Additional feecollected prior to eliminations.• Comp Rod - Open to vehicles 7.50 and slower.Staging is at option of the driver.• Motorcycle - Motorcycles running 7.50-slower.Starting system will be a single .4 pro start.Staging is at option of the driver.• Street - Open to street legal vehicles 11.50 andslower. Vehicles must be registered withmufflers and DOT approved street tires.Throttle stops, delay boxes and other electronicdevices of that nature are not permitted.• Sport Street - Open to street legal vehicles witha maximum of 6 cylinders 11.50 and slower.Vehicles must be registered with mufflers andDOT approved street tires. Throttle stops, delayboxes and other electronic devices of thatnature are not permitted.• High School - Open to street legal vehicles12.00 and slower. Vehicles must be registeredwith mufflers and DOT approved street tires.Drivers must be a high school student at thebeginning of the race season to participate.Throttle stops, delay boxes and other electronicdevices of that nature are not permitted.NHRA Division 7 Summit Racing Series• Super Pro - Vehicles running 7.00-11.99seconds. Starting system will be a full 3 amber.5 count to green. Staging is at option of thedriver. Tow vehicles will be allowed whennecessary. Crosstalk available.• Pro - Vehicles running 7.50-13.99 seconds.Starting system will be a full 3 amber .5 countto green. Staging is at option of the driver. Towvehicles not permitted. Electronics NOTallowed.• Sportsman - Vehicles running 12.00-24.99seconds. Vehicles must be equipped withmufflers. Starting system will be a full 3 amber.5 count to green. Staging is at option of thedriver. Tow vehicles not permitted. Noelectronics. No 2 step or trans brake.• Motorcycle - Motorcycles running 7.50-15.99seconds. Starting system will be a single .4 proor a multiple amber start. Tow vehicles will beallowed when necessary. Electronics NOTallowed.GENERAL EVENT RULES ___________________________________________________________________________________• Upon reaching the head of the staging lanes, all vehicles must be prepared to fire and race. Failure to firewithin an appropriate time limit is grounds for disqualification.• Vehicles missing a round of eliminations are considered losers for the missed round.• Vehicles running quicker than 14.00 seconds, 11.49 seconds, or 10.00 seconds and not meeting thespecific requirements for vehicles in those time breakdowns may be disqualified.• Drivers committing unsafe acts or vehicles that exhibit unsafe characteristics under speed will bedisqualified at event director’s discretion.• Vehicles pre-selected for a bye run may sit out the run at event director’s discretion. Vehicles may notreceive more than one bye run during eliminations except for those normally occurring on a standardNHRA ladder.• If the event of a race delay (track cleanup, weather, etc), drivers may change dial-ins. It is up to the driverto verify dial-ins prior to staging.Infineon Raceway ET Bracket Drag Racing General Rules Page 4