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1) All NHRA Jr. rules apply and are the minimum for
competition and safety standards. We will follow those rules
and the following rules in an effort to provide a safe, fair
and fun racing program
2) A responsible,
professional, and sportsmanlike behavior is expected of all
racers and crew members. Crew members are the responsibility
of the racer. Abusive or aggressive behavior towards any
track official or employee will not be tolerated, and can
result in but is not limited to disqualification
3) All cars must go through a technical inspection
before any passes are made. Tech must be done by an SFI certified employee/representative of Coles County Dragway USA.
NO EXCEPTIONS
4) Staging Lanes
(It is your responsibility to be in the staging when called):
a) All cars are
asked to promptly heed the class call
b) Time runs--When
the last pair is on the apron, the lanes are then closed for
that session. One time run per class session is the maximum,
unless designated by a track official. If you miss your
class session, it is the staging lane director’s discretion
if you are allowed to make it up
c) Eliminations -- the first class call will be no
earlier than 5 minutes from when the last car in that class
has run. Five minutes later will be the second and final
class call
5) Buy Backs:
a) No Buy Backs at this time. (See Ray Evans Consi)
6) Rain Policy:
a) Race is considered final if round 1 is completed
e) Rain Make-Up Dates: If possible, will be made
up on the next available date
7) Absolutely NO
glass containers on grounds at any time
8) 10 MPH Speed
limit by ALL vehicles while on the grounds, please be
courteous to all while operating
9) All ATV's, golf
carts, or other pit vehicles must be driven by someone 16
years or older at all times-NO exceptions. Also, please be courteous to all while operating your vehicle
10) Break Passes:
a) No break pass will be issued once you have been paired
b) Participants
who break are allowed to enter another car or a different
class on original entry as long as eliminations haven’t
started
c) Anyone receiving a
break pass will not receive points for that day’s
competition
11) Lane Choice:
a) Before parings a Chip is drawn. The color drawn is the color that has lane
choice for the day
12) Bye Runs:
a) Bye runs for 1st round are determined by best reaction time results during the 2nd
time run session
b) After the 1st round, bye runs will be determined by the
best reaction time during a winning run in the previous
round. In the event of a tie, the racers involved will flip
a coin
c) A racer is not allowed to turn down an earned bye run in
order to earn it later in the race
13)
Deep Staging is allowed, but not guaranteed. It is
the driver’s responsibility to let their opponent know they
are deep staging, stage in a timely manner and must have
"Deep" written on side of car for starter to see
14) Courtesy
Staging:
a) Courtesy staging is mandatory at Coles County Dragway USA
b) If you are not
pre-staged and your opponent has staged, you can wait for
the other car to be pulled back by the Starter
c) Once you pre-stage
though, you must stage or the auto-start will time you out
if you do not stage
15) Staging:
a) A Parent or Crew Chief can't touch a Jr. Dragster after its lit the pre stage
b) Any Jr. Dragster caught by the Chief Starter or Jr. Dragster Race Director's will be
issued:
1st Time - Verbal Warning
2nd Time & each additional time - Disqualified
16) Dial-In:
a) A Dial-In must be visible from the tower on the drivers side
b) It must be
completed before you reach the apron and pass the blue line
c) It can’t be changed
once you’ve entered the apron, unless a clean up or weather
delay occurs.
d) Your Dial-In on the
Dial-In Boards is solely the responsibility of the racers.
Once you’ve passed them and “Pre-Staged”, you’ve accepted
what is in the computer
e) No re-runs for
Dial-In disputes. Racers are responsible to ensure it’s
correct before “Pre” staging
17) Excessive
braking will not be tolerated: (NO EXCEPTIONS, this is
your only warning!)
a) CCD interprets
this rule as anytime the Head Starter feels a racer is not
in control of their race vehicle anywhere on the racing
surface
b) Anyone caught will
be disqualified and lose all points for that day. If in the
1st or 2nd round and buy back are allowed; the racer may buy
back, but not earn points
c) Anyone caught a 2nd
time will be disqualified and lose all season points
d) Anyone caught a 3rd
time will be disqualified, lose all season points and be
barred from any future competition for any events/classes
for at least 1 yr
18) Center Line &
Foam Blocks
a)
Crossing your side of the center line will be automatic
disqualification
19) Every Jr. Dragster must have a working taillight. If our lights are on,
your lights must be on.
20) Ray Evans Consi Race
a) Racers who lose 1st rd may enter the Consi Race
b) Entry can be done at the Tech booth for $5 and cards turned into the
Race Directors
c) No points (Buy, Tech or Rd) are earned except Consi Race winner will
receive 1 bonus point
c) Regular Race rules are followed
21) Points:
a) 4 pts for buying tech card
b) 1 pt for 1st Rd (Everyone win or lose)
c) 1 pt for each round after 2nd
d) 2 pts for a Regular Race Win
e) 1 pt for a Ray Evans Consi Win
d) 4 pt may be bought
for up to 2 races missed, but must be done before the 1st round of next race. Gold cards holders must be done in writing or before 1st round of next race
e) Any point’s
disputes must be brought to Ron & Jodie Lee's attention within 6
days of race date; otherwise points posted are
final.
f) Final point ties will be broken with a run off on the
final days point race
(Example of someone winning 4 Rds & Winning the Race (4 Rd Race):
4 pts Tech, 1 pt 1st rd, 1 pt 2nd rd win, 1 pt 3rd rd win, 1 point 4th rd win & 2 pts for the Race Win = 10 pts
(Example of someone going 1 Rd main event & Winning the Consi Race:
4 pts Tech, 1 pt 1st rd & 1 pts for the Consi Race Win = 6 pts)
(Example of someone winning 3 Rds:
(4 pts Tech, 1 pt 1st rd, 1 pt 2nd rd win, 1 pt 3rd rd win = 7 pts) |
