Dirt Track Drags

 


Dirt Drag Racing Rules


Dirt Drag Racing is open to:

DIESEL Trucks with Four Wheel Drive. Automatic and Standard transmissions are permitted and may compete in one of (3) classes as determined by Event Officials after Technical Inspection.
GASOLINE Trucks with Four Wheel Drive. Automatic and Standard transmissions are permitted and may compete in one of (4) classes as determined by Event Officials after Technical Inspection.
FOUR (4) CYLINDER Front Wheel Drive Cars. Automatic and Standard transmissions are permitted and will compete in a single class.
SIX (6) and EIGHT (8) CYLINDER All Wheel Drive SUV's. Automatic and Standard transmissions are permitted and will compete in a single class.

Drag Racing Area:
All Drag Racing will be conducted on a dirt surface.
Two side-by-side lanes will be marked by a white lime lines and/or traffic cones.
The track will be "worked" to ensure a safe and fair drag race. This may include disking, watering, and rolling the track.
The "Drag Race Track" will be set between 200 feet.

Pit Passes:
All Dirt Drag Racers, Pits Crew members and associated parties must sign an insurance waiver and wear (that's prominently displayed) Pit Pass. Pit Passes will be available at the vehicle registration for a cost of $10.00 each.

Dirt Drag Racing General Rules:
General rules apply to every class, all drivers, vehicles, pit crew members and those visiting in the Pits.

  1. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITTED! That means alcoholic beverages of any kind are not permitted on the grounds! Open or closed container does not matter. This is non-negotiable. Any violation of this rule will lead to Racer and Pit Crew automatically being escorted off the grounds without the refunding of entry fees or pit passes.
  2. All individuals planning to participate in Dirt Drag Races must register, pay the entry fees, submit their vehicle to a technical inspection, sign the insurance waiver, and wear "prominently displayed" event Pit Pass. No one is to be in the Pit area without having signed the insurance waiver, and wearing a "prominently displayed" Pit Pass.
  3. Elimination format will be determined by the Head Event Official.
  4. A valid photo driver's license is required for the driver.
  5. All Dirt Drag Racers must be at least 16 years or older to enter any class.
  6. Any driver who is 16 or 17 must have a consent waiver signed by guardian.
  7. All Dirt Drag Drivers must wear shirt, pants and shoes in competition.
  8. All Dirt Drag Racing is performed at Racers own risk.
  9. Vehicle registration and insurance may be requested by Event Officials for the Showroom and Street Classes.
  10. All participating vehicles must be four wheel drive or front wheel drive.
  11. A technical and safety inspection by Track Officials is required at time of registration.
  12. Any decisions by the Track Officials regarding what class a vehicle may participate in are FINAL!!
  13. All vehicles must have a windshield.
  14. Each vehicle must have the class and participant number written on the passenger's side windshield by the event staff for quick identification purposes for even officials the announcer and the spectators.
  15. All Drivers are required to attend Driver's meeting prior of start of event.
  16. Track Officials reserve the right to re-inspect any vehicle participating in the event.
  17. Dual rear wheels are only permitted on trucks that came from factory with duals on them.
  18. Excessive loss of liquid on the track or loss of parts is caused for disqualification.
  19. Any vehicle that touches the white line, traffic cones, or Jersey Barricades either side of the truck's lane will be disqualified.
  20. Winners will return to the staging area immediately in order to receive staging instructions for their next race.
  21. ANY and ALL Rules are subject to alteration by Track Officials for the needs of the event. Event Officials will attempt to relay any event rule alterations at the driver's meeting prior to the event starting.
  22. Failure to observe any and all rules by driver or pit crew may result in disqualification without the refunding of entry fees or pit passes.
  23. The use of foul language, arguing with event officials, or other unsportsmanlike conduct is cause for disqualification of BOTH the driver and the vehicle for the event!! Such actions will also be considered cause for being barred from future events.
  24. Driver is responsible for the actions and conduct of his or her own pit crew.
  25. All drag racing decisions such as winners and possible disqualifications are FINAL. There is NO APPEAL PROCESS.

Classes for Drag Racing

Gas Classes:
Absolute showroom gas
Street class gas
High output gas
Outlaw gasser

Diesel Classes:
Absolute showroom diesel
Street diesel
Super street diesel
Outlaw diesel

Car and SUV Open Class
Open

Safety considerations:

  1. Track officials have final say in truck classing.
  2. No speeding or hot rodding the pit area. Any vehicle in the opinion of "Event Officials" engaging in "horseplay" or operating in an unsafe manner may be ejected from the event, escorted out of the pit area, disqualified, and barred from future events.
  3. Driver must stay with their vehicle while their class is participating. Failure to stay with your vehicle can result in a disqualification.
  4. Seatbelts must be worn in ALL classes.
  5. Driver will take all directions from the Track Officials while on the track and in the pit area.
  6. No passengers are permitted in vehicle during Dirt Drag Race.
  7. Driver may not leave the driver's seat while vehicle is on the track.
  8. NO one is permitted on track except Track Officials and Dirt Drag Racers.
  9. The only exception to Rule #7: Pit Crew Member are only permitted on track to aid in restarting a disabled participating vehicle.

Absolute Showroom Gas: This class is intended for gas trucks that are factory in options and appearance. This class is intended for daily drivers and work trucks with very few external add on's and no internal modifications. To put is as plain and simple as it can be stated, this class is for basically stock trucks. If your truck has modifications, then your truck does not belong in this class.

  1. All general rules apply.
  2. Valid PA Vehicle Registration and Inspection ARE REQUIRED. Paperwork may be provided at registration.
  3. 95% factory.
  4. No internal or external modifications are permitted. (except air cleaner)
  5. No Tuners or EFI Live.
  6. Truck exhaust system must pass PA state inspection and inspection of Track Officials.
  7. An upgrade or aftermarket air cleaner is permitted.
  8. Standard pump gas only (no racing fuel, alcohol, etc.)
  9. Snow plow frames are permitted on front of truck.
  10. No blocked suspension permitted.
  11. No cut tires.

Street Class Gas: This class is intended for gas trucks that are slightly more than stock in options and appearance. These trucks will be a little hotter than those in "Absolute Showroom", however, must still be "Street Legal" (that means pass PA state inspection including paperwork). This class permits modifications as listed below:

  1. All general rules apply.
  2. Valid PA Vehicle Registration and Inspection ARE REQUIRED. Paperwork may be requested at registration.
  3. The truck should look and sound-like an everyday driver.
  4. Two external or internal add on's or modifications are permitted. Examples of such add on's or modifications would be an aluminum or aftermarket intake manifold, headers, or an aftermarket or upgraded carburetor.
  5. Rough idle will be considered a modification
  6. An upgraded or aftermarket air cleaner is permitted.
  7. Truck exhaust system must pass PA state inspection and inspection of Track Officials.
  8. Posi-traction carriers allowed. No welded carriers or spools permitted in front rear or rear differential.
  9. Rims up to a maximum of 10 inches wide are permitted.
  10. No cut tires.
  11. Racing fuel permitted.
  12. No Nitrous Oxide permitted.
  13. Stock springs and overloads only. No blocked suspension permitted.
  14. Helper springs or air bags may be utilized; however, either will count as an add on.

High Output Street: This class is intended for the hottest of the "Still Street Legal" gas trucks that we drag race here. The class has the most permitted modifications or add on's of any Street Legal Class offered here.

  1. All general rules apply.
  2. Valid PA Vehicle Registration and Inspection ARE NOT REQUIRED. 
  3. Engine must be of the same brand as manufactured chassis. (Ex. Dodge truck/Dodge engine, Ford truck/Ford engine).
  4. Limited to one (1) four-barrel carburetor.
  5. A high-rise manifold is permitted.
  6. Factory fuel injection and turbo chargers allowed.
  7. Headers allowed with mufflers.
  8. Exhaust should exit rear of truck or vertical stacks behind cab.
  9. Internal engine changes are permitted.
  10. NO frame alterations are permitted.
  11. Positive or welded differentials are permitted.
  12. Must have a working suspension components (hangers, shackles, and springs); however, suspension may be temporarily blocked in some manner.
  13. Rims up to a maximum of 10 inches wide are permitted.
  14. Tread width up to a maximum of 12 inches wide are permitted.
  15. D.O.T. tires only. Cut tires allowed.
  16. No wrangler type tires, bar (tractor tread) or stock car tires.
  17. Racing fuel is permitted.
  18. No Nitrous Oxide permitted.

Outlaw Gasser: This is the hottest class of Gas Trucks that we drag race here. This class has the "most permitted modifications or least amount of restrictions" depending on your point of view. A truck in this class is not required to be "Street Legal".

  1. All general rules apply.
  2. Fuel injection, turbos, and supercharges are permitted.
  3. Headers may protrude through hood.
  4. Hood modifications allowed for fuel injection, turbos and supercharges providing stock appearance is maintained.
  5. Multiple carburation is permitted.
  6. Modified trucks may run without radiator and motor may be moved forward, but must stay behind grill.
  7. Engine may be of different manufacturer than chassis.
  8. Frames may be different than manufacturer than the body of the truck; however, wheels must be in original wheel well location in relationship to the body being used. The center of the top of any tire must be within 6 inches plus or minus the center of original wheel well of the body being used.
  9. Positive or welded differentials are permitted.
  10. Suspension blocking is permitted.
  11. Rims up to a maximum of 10 inches wide are permitted.
  12. Tread width up to a maximum of 12 inches wide are permitted.
  13. D.O.T. tires only. Cut tires allowed.
  14. No wrangler type tires, bar (tractor tread) or stock car tires.
  15. Gasoline, racing fuel, or alcohol are permitted.
  16. No Nitrous Oxide permitted.
  17. An emergency kill switch is required.
  18. Fire extinguisher required in cab.

Absolute Showroom Diesel: This class is intended for diesel trucks that are factory in options and appearance. This class is intended for daily drivers and work trucks with very few external add on's and no internal modifications. To put is as plain and simple as it can be stated, this class is for basically stock diesel trucks. If your truck has modifications, then your truck does not belong in this class.

  1. All general rules apply.
  2. Valid PA Vehicle Registration, Inspection sticker and insurance card ARE REQUIRED. Paperwork may be requested at registration.
  3. 95% factory.
  4. No internal or external modifications are permitted. (except air cleaner and exhaust system)
  5. No Programmers, Tuners or EFI Live.
  6. Exhaust should exit rear of truck or vertical stacks behind cab.
  7. Truck exhaust system must pass PA state inspection and inspection of Track Officials.
  8. A technical safety inspection is required at registration.
  9. An upgrade or aftermarket air cleaner is permitted.
  10. Turbos are to be original and stock. This is no swapping between makes or aftermarket permitted in this class.
  11. No supplemental injection systems (examples: propane, methane, water injection, etc.)
  12. No. 2 Diesel fuel only.
  13. Tires must be DOT tires (no cut tires).
  14. No wrangler type tires, bar (tractor tread)
  15. Duals allowed on dually trucks only
  16. Snow plow frames are permitted on front of truck.
  17. No frame or suspension modifications.
  18. No suspension add ons, air bags or helper springs.
  19. No blocked suspension.
  20. No laptop computers allowed.

Street Diesel Class: This class is intended for diesel trucks that are slightly more than stock in options and appearance. These trucks will be a little hotter than those in "Absolute Showroom", however, must still be "Street Legal" (that means pass PA state inspection including paperwork). This class permits limited modifications as listed below:

  1. All general rules apply.
  2. Valid PA Vehicle Registration, Inspection sticker and insurance card ARE REQUIRED. Paperwork may be requested at registration.
  3. All electronic tuners, lap tops, data loggers allowed.
  4. An upgraded or aftermarket air cleaner is permitted.
  5. Exhaust should exit rear of truck or vertical stacks behind cab.
  6. Truck exhaust system must pass PA state inspection and inspection of Track Officials.
  7. A technical safety inspection is required at registration.
  8. No. 2 Diesel Fuel only. Nitrous Oxide injection IS NOT permitted.
  9. No supplemental injection systems (example: propane, methane, water injection, etc.)
  10. Tires must be DOT tires (no cut tires).
  11. No wrangler type tires, bar (tractor tread).
  12. Duals permitted on dually trucks only.
  13. Factory turbo.

Super Street Class: This class is for slightly more than street class. Class modifications as listed below:

  1. All general rules apply.
  2. Valid PA inspection.
  3. Tuner allowed.
  4. Exhaust should exit rear of truck or vertical stacks behind cab.
  5. Tires must be DOT approved (no cut tires or tractor tread).
  6. Duals on dually trucks only.
  7. No. 2 diesel fuel only.
  8. Traction bars allowed.
  9. Methoral injection allowed.
  10. Upgraded turbo allowed.

Outlaw Diesel: This is the hottest class of Diesel Trucks that we drag race here. This class has the "most permitted modifications or least amount of restrictions" depending on your point of view. A truck in this class is not required to be "Street Legal".

  1. All general rules apply.
  2. Fire extinguisher required in cab.
  3. Helmets, seat belts, fire suits required.
  4. Safety blanket on automatic transmissions.
  5. All tuners, lap tops, data loggers allowed.
  6. Turbos are unlimited single or 3.2 atmosphere twin.
  7. Fuel: Diesel, Nitrous, Propane, water/meth. are permitted.
  8. Positive or welded differentials are permitted.
  9. Removable/adjustable suspension stops, suspension traction bars, ladders bars, airbags and travel straps are all permitted.
  10. Suspension blocking is permitted.
  11. Vertical exhaust systems are permitted.
  12. Pulling tires and cut tires allowed.

For info and directions call Daryl at 717-830-0224