These are only guidelines for quick references and are in no way intended to supersede or replace the NHRA General or E.T. requirements. NHRA Rule Books are available in the
Please educate yourself as to the NHRA safety requirements. It is impossible for KCIR to teach everyone all the rules but it is our duty for everyone’s safety to make sure every racer follows them. Only the DRIVER named on the Tech Card may race a vehicle down the Drag Strip. If you have 2 drivers racing the same car you must have 2 separate tech cards. If you are caught racing on the drag strip without a Tech Card and a Driver Armband, you and the registered racer of the vehicle may be BANNED FROM THE TRACK. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Listed below are some basic rules as well as some of the rules we commonly have issues with:
ü Long pants must be worn and full T-shirt, no tank tops.
ü Racers may not go faster than their NHRA class will allow.
ü Safety/Seat belts must meet NHRA safety codes.
ü Any racer running 11.99 or quicker should purchase a NHRA rule book.
ü Computer and/or data recorders are prohibited in all E.T. Racing categories, with the exception of "playback type tachometers.
ü Display or transmission of track location, time/distance data, etc. is prohibited.
ü All cars must have sealed overflow canister
ü All vehicles running 7.49 or quicker in 1/4 mile or 4.49 or quicker in 1/8 mile must have engine diaper plus an IHRA or NHRA license.
ü Drivers running 9.99 or quicker must have proper safety attire.
ü Valid State Issued driver's license. If under 18 years of age, must have minor waiver signed by a parent(s) or guardian(s).
ü Long pants and full T-shirts required. No tank tops.
Seat Belts.
ü Hub caps and trim rings removed.
ü No broken windshields.
ü Tires in good condition.
ü If using nitrous oxide system, car must have sticker in rear window. If bottle is in driver's compartment, it must have relief valve vented outside of compartment.
ü Everyone needs a helmet and those13.99 or quicker must have Snell 2000 or 2005 helmet.
ü Convertibles must have roll bar if running 13.49 or quicker.
ü All must have neutral safety switch and reverse lockout.
ü Pressurized containers (i.e. air bottles) must be D.O.T. approved.
ü Hood scoops may not extend more than 11 inches above original hood surface.
Carburetor return springs.
ü If linkage altered, must have toe loop on pedal.
ü Operating tail lights (no blinking or flashing lights). All holes in floor, firewall and rear, must be plugged.
ü No fuel lines in driver's compartment.
Retention strap mandatory with traction bars.
ü Drive shaft loop required 13.99 or quicker.
ü 3.2A/5 Fire Suit required 9.99 or quicker
ü Convertibles running 10.99 or quicker, 135mph or faster must have roll cage meeting SFI Spec 2.7A.
ü A roll cage will be mandatory in any full-bodied car running 10.99 & quicker with the following exception: a full-bodied car with unaltered firewall, floor, and body (from firewall rearward, except for wheel tubs) that runs between 10.00 and 10.99 may use a roll bar.
ü WAIVERS MUST BE FILLED PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY WITH BLUE OR BLACK INK. Please carefully read and understand the waiver before signing.
ü All vehicles running 7.49 or quicker to have an NHRA accepted lower engine oil restraint device.
Motorcycles
ü Chain guard.
ü Ignition cut off switch - pull out type mandatory.
ü High top shoes or boots (Leather) & Leather jacket and gloves.
ü Full leathers zipped at the waist mandatory for 120mph or quicker.
ü Front & Rear fender.
ü Helmet: Snell 2000 or 2005.
Clear face shield.
ü License for 9.99 or quicker.
All bikes must have snap-back throttle.
ü Fuel shut-off mandatory.
Pressurized containers (i.e. air bottles) must be D.O.T. approved and properly mounted.
Optional NHRA Membership
Protect yourself and your family by becoming an NHRA member. Your membership includes up to $485,000 in excess medical benefits, subscription to the National Dragster and a rulebook. We hope you never need to use the medical benefits, but in the case of an accident it makes a major difference.
TECH Cards
Tech Cards must be filled out by the driver only, using a blue or black ballpoint pen (no pencils, markers or crayons). Use your legal full name (no nicknames). Please no exceptions. Tech Cards must be signed in the presence of a KCIR Tech Inspector so he/she may witness your signature. Where applicable you will need to show your valid state driver's license to verify your signature.
PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
Participants at NHRA national events and member track events are expected at all times to conduct themselves in a professional and non-disruptive manner. Any participant who, in the sole and absolute judgment of KCIR
1) verbally or physically threatens another participant or other person
2) uses vulgar or derogatory language
3) engages in unsportsmanlike conduct or conduct detrimental to the sport of racing
4) otherwise creates a condition or circumstance that is unsafe, unfair or out of order will have violated the rules and regulations of NHRA.
COMPLIANCE WITH NHRA RULES AND REGULATIONS
To ensure compliance with the rules and regulation of NHRA, KCIR reserves the right to take action against any participant for failure to comply with any decision, rule or regulation of NHRA and KCIR including but not limited to, failure to comply with NHRA & KCIR procedures for resolving conflicts and grievances. The action taken by NHRA may range from permanent suspension from NHRA/NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League events and/or NHRA member track events to admonishment. The intermediate action can range from temporary suspension to fines.