Track Rules

We are following the NHRA Rulebook closely; any clarifications or additions to the NHRA Rulebook are listed below. All other General & Race Regulations will be directly referenced from the NHRA Rulebook. To further enhance your racing experience, take the time to read and understand these rules as well as the NHRA Rulebook. As always, the Race Director's Interpretation of all Rules will be Final. 
(Rules Revised March 29, 2013)

2)  Finish Line Club:
     a)  You must be a member to receive weekly points and be eligible to compete at either the NHRA
          Summit Racing Series Division 3 E.T. Finals or the NHRA JDRL Eastern Conference Finals.
     b)  One FLC Membership is needed for each class you wish to accumulate points in.
     c)  Points are not retroactive. You must be a member prior to or before you leave that night to receive
          points for rounds won.
     d)  Each FLC Membership will have one (1) designated driver.
     e)  Required Series Stickers
          i)  Required Finish Line Club contingency’s stickers must be in place before first round of the day
              you join points.
              (1)  Required Placement Mr. Gasket Super Series  decal location:
                    (a)  All stickers must be in a visible from a front ¾ photographic angle at starting line,
                          left and right sides.
                    (b)  Dragsters
                          (i)  In Line with drivers shoulder
                    (c)  Door Car
                          (i)  Between and above the front spindle and rear axle centerlines
                    (d)  Motorcycle
                          (i)  On Rear fender cowling past rider, swing arm and or wheelie bar mounted logo plate
               (2)  Required Series Decals
                     (a)  Mr. Gasket Super Series
                     (b) NHRA North Central Division Team Finals decal
                     (b)  Summit Motorsports Park Super 64
                     (c)  R&R Auto Body 'Paint My Ride' (Only required if competitor wishes to compete in the 'Paint My Ride' program)
     f)  Contingency Program:
          i)  $6,515 per point’s race up for grabs through the display of decals showcasing a product you use
                 and a company you support
          ii)  55 different products supporting our winner’s and runner-up’s
          iii)  Go to http://summitmotorsportspark.com/index.php/for-racers/contingency-program for a
                complete list of Summit Motorsports Park contingency sponsors and details on sticker / Proof of
                   purchase requirements.
          iv)  Stickers are available at Customer Service on the Summit Side.
     g)  Points:
          i)  You may earn points in more than one (1) class.  However, you must have an FLC Membership
               for each class you wish to earn points in.
          ii)  You may enter more than one (1) class at the same event.  However, you must have a separate
               vehicle for each class you wish to enter.
          iii)  Points accumulation
               (1)  One point per round won is accrued.
               (2)  The driver will earn points, not the vehicle.
               (3)  Points will accumulate in the class they are earned and are NOT transferable to
                     another class.
               (4)  Ties will be broken by:  most feature wins, most R/U, most semi-final appearances, furthest
                      in eliminations, number of race appearances, run-off, or flip of the coin.
     h)  FLC Permanent Numbers:
          i)   Numbers will be available on a first come, first served basis.
          ii)   Numbers available are 1 – 9999 with the following exceptions:  #1 – 4 reserved for the 4 Class
                    Champions (SP, Pro, Sportsman, SB)
          iii)  No duplicates will be allowed.
          iv)  Drivers with permanents numbers, will be accommodated if possible, but these guidelines must
                    be followed.
      i)  Bracket Finals
          i)  The Team of Champions will be comprised of the top 32 racers
              (1)  Nine (9) Super Pro
              (2)  Nine (9) Pro
              (3)  Nine (9) Sportsman
              (4)  Five (5) super bike.
      j)  Junior Dragster Eastern Conference Finals
          i)  The Junior Team of Champions will be comprised of the top 30 racers
              (1)  Six (6) Novice,
              (2)  Twelve (12) Intermediate
              (3)  Twelve (12) Advanced
              (4)  Each team member will received a team shirt and a FREE entry to the Eastern Conference
                     Finals at Bristol.

3)  Mr Gasket Super Series Classes
     a)  Classes:
          i)  Adult:
              (1)  All Adult Classes are ¼ Mile (Track length may be changed by Event Director)
              (2)  Mallory Super Pro (SP)
                    (a)  7:00 to 11:99
              (3)  MR. Gasket Pro (Pro)
                    (a)  8:00 to 13.99
                    (b)  No dragsters or altereds in Pro or Sportsman
              (4)  Accel Sportsman (Spt)
                    (a)  12:00 to 19.99
                    (b)  No dragsters or altereds in Pro or Sportsman
              (5)  Wiseco / Cycle Tech Super Bike (SB)
                    (a)  7:50 to 15:99
              (6)  Lakewood Stock (Stk)
                    (a)  Any Dial
                    (b)  Vehicle must be Street Legal
                    (c)  Event trophy only Mr Gasket Super Series points will be awarded
          ii) Junior Dragster
              (1)  Junior Dragster Classes are ran on the 1/8^th Mile
              (2)  Bear Motorsports Junior Dragster Novice presented by Wiseco (JDN)
                    (a)   8-9 Yrs. old 12:90 and Slower
              (3)  Bear Motorsports Junior Dragster Intermediate presented by Wiseco (JDI)
                    (a)  10 -12 Yrs. old 8.90 and Slower
              (4)  Bear Motorsports Junior Dragster Advanced presented by Wiseco (JDA)
                    (a)  13 -18 Yrs. old 7.90 and Slower
                    (b)  Cars that do not have an NHRA JD Advanced cert are restricted to 8.90 or slower

4)  General Class Rules:
     a)  General and Safety
          i)  Summit Motorsports Park follows  the NHRA Rulebook closely:
          ii)  Any clarifications or additions to the NHRA Rulebook are listed below.
               (1)  All other General & Race Regulations will be directly referenced from the NHRA Rulebook.
          iii)  To further enhance your racing experience, take the time to read and understand these rules
                as well as the NHRA Rulebook.
          iv)  As always, the Race Director's Interpretation of all Rules will be Final.
     b)  Double Entry Policy:
          i)  One driver per vehicle during eliminations. No sharing (or changing) vehicles once eliminations
              have begun. A car MAY NOT be entered in Super Pro and Pro at the same Event.
     c)  Time Trials:
          i)  Will be pulled from lanes in the following manner:
               (1)  Cars in lanes 1,3,5,7,9,11 will Time Trial in the Summit (left lane)
               (2)  Cars in lanes 2,4,6,8,10,12 will Time Trial in the Budweiser (right lane)
     d)  Backups:
          i)  Are not permitted by any car 12.00 or slower. A backup to align your car, or avoid questionable
              track conditions, is up to the Starter's discretion but NO REHEATING TIRES!
          ii) Cars or bikes (0-11.99) are permitted "1" backup.
     e)  Random Pairings:
          i)  A track official will direct cars into the staging lanes. During eliminations, they will, under the
               Official’s direction, be ordered to alternate lanes to achieve random pairings.
      f)  Ladder:
          i)  Vehicles in the final 4 rounds (9-16 cars) will be numbered and laddered accordingly.
      g) Bye Runs:
          i)  Will be chosen at random from the tower and announced over the P.A. prior to the start of
               each round.
          ii)  If an odd number of vehicles compete then that driver will receive the bye run.
          iii)  Once cars are laddered the byes will be chosen in the staging lanes using cards.
      h) Staging:
          i)  A reasonable amount of time will be permitted for drivers to stage.
          ii)  The time limit will be determined at the sole and absolute discretion of the official starter.
          iii)  Failure to stage upon the starter’s instructions is possible grounds for disqualification.
          iv)  After proper staging and receiving the starter’s signal to go, restaging for a second time
                 is prohibited.
          v)  Any driver leaving the starting line before the start system is activated; including a driver on a
                single run will have his or her time disqualified for the run.
      i)  Junior Dragster Staging:
          i)  Crewmembers are prohibited from touching the car after it is pre-staged.
          ii)  Crewmembers touching the car once it is pre-staged will result in an immediate car
                disqualification.
          iii)  Pullbacks in the case of over staging are not permitted.
      j)  Deep Staging:
           i)  Is allowed but not guaranteed, if you are staging deep you should do it in a timely fashion.
           ii)  A “missed” deep stage by the starter is not grounds for a re-run.
      k)  Prize Money:
            i)  Prize money is to be picked up by the end of each night.
            ii)  Photo Id is required
            iii)  Prize Money is available at Budweiser Guest Services (North end of Quarter Mile Clothing
                  Company)
      l)  Scoreboards:
           i)  Are unofficial and for your convenience.
           ii)  The tower clocks are official and will be final should a discrepancy occur.
      m)  Delay Boxes or any Delay Device:
            i)  Are allowed in Super Pro & Super Bike only. Delay Boxes are not allowed (in or on the vehicle) in
                 Pro, Sportsman, Stock or any entry-level class. The Display of engine RPM is prohibited on all
                 models.  Wiring from the Tach to the Delay Box is also prohibited. In the future, certain
                 multi-function delay boxes may be deemed illegal due to timer functions.
            ii)  Cross Talk will be utilized in Super Pro and Super Bike.
      n)  Traction Control:
           i)  Any type of traction-control device, electronic or mechanical, is prohibited. A traction-control
                 device is any unit or system that uses live data to control functions of the vehicle, such as
                 tire slip, which are not controlled by the driver. These devices are, but not limited to, timing
                 control based on wheel, driveline, or engine acceleration, braking control, throttle control,
                 tire-shake meters, vertical acceleration meters, misfire control, stutter box, relays, time
                 to location, GPS to location devices and/or rpm activated chips.
      o)  Data Recorders:
           i)  Data Recorders are permitted in Super Pro ONLY!
      p)  Throttle Stops & Air Throttles: 
           i)  Throttle Stops & Air Throttles are allowed in Super Pro, Super Bike only as a Starting Line
               Launch Control and not as a "Down Track" Throttle Stop. Orifice control blocks in the pneumatic
               lines are permitted as long as the throttle moves to wide open, without hesitation, upon launch of
               the vehicle.
               (1)  Are not allowed in Pro, Sportsman, Stock, or any "entry level" class.
           ii)  A fixed mechanical throttle stop, that cannot be adjusted or overridden, while the car is in motion,
                is allowed in all classes.
           iii)  Nitrous timers ARE permitted in SP, & SB. May not use any other timers to control any other
                 down track functions, in any class.
      q)  Trans Brakes, 2-Steps, Line Locks and Air / Electric Shifters:
            i)  Allowed in Super Pro, Pro, & SB only!
            ii)  Not allowed in Sportsman, Stock, or any "entry level" classes.
            iii)  Pro class, Air / Electric shifters must utilize a preset rpm-activated switch – no timers allowed.
            iv)  RPM switch adjustment must be out of drivers reach when racing.
      r)  Line Loc:
           i)  Allowed in SP, SB, Pro, Spts
              (1)  A single line-loc may be used on non-drive wheels only in Sportsman class.
      s)  Ignition:
           i)  Ignitions that have timing event recording capabilities are only allowed in Super Pro.
           ii)  Ignitions used in Pro that have timing event recording capabilities must have the memory chip
                (card) removed from assembly and the ignition box must be out of the drivers reach.
           iii)  If an ignition has a built in Tattle Tale lighting system the LED light MUST work, if light is not
                 functional during a spot check, official will rule box as an electronics policy infraction.
           iv)  MSD 7761 is not legal in ANY Mr. Gasket Super Series Class.
           v)  All CAN-Bus hubs and ignition system input peripherals, leads and wires must be out of drivers
                reach.
           vi)  WILLFUL VIOLATION of any "Electronics" rule has the possibility of a
                 LIFETIME SUSPENSION! Subject to final decision by Summit Motorsports Park
                 Management

5)  Pit and Grounds Information:
      a)  Pit Vehicles:
           i)  Speed limit for cars, bikes, quads, carts, etc. traveling in the pit area is 10 miles per hour.
           ii)  Pit Vehicles must be driven in a safe and responsible manner.
           iii)  Pit Vehicles MUST be driven by a licensed driver 16 years or older.
           iv)  Pit Vehicles MUST yield to race vehicles at all times.
           v)  Racers may be held accountable for the conduct of their crew, per the NHRA Rulebook.
      b)  Tent and Canopy Staking:
           i)  Staking is not permitted on the Budweiser Side of the Race Track.
           ii)  We ask for everyone’s cooperation in this manner.  Fines May be administrated.
      c)  Fires:
           i)  Budweiser Side
                (1)  Fires must be contained in an elevated fire containment system as to not harm the asphalt or
                       grass.
                (2)  All unconsumed combustibles must be cleaned up after event.
                (3)  No Burning of trash, wood only
           ii)  Summit Side:
                (1)  Fire rings must be used on non-asphalt surfaces.
                (2)  All unconsumed combustibles must be cleaned up after event.
                (3)  An elevated fire containment system must be used over asphalted areas.
                (4)  No Burning of trash, wood only
      d)  Extension Cords:
           i)  No extension cords can be ran across the roadways, nor can they be run overhead.
      e)  Saving Pit Spaces
           i)  One pit Space may be saved by a racer on grounds.
           ii)  Saved space is defined as a 16 foot wide area.
           iii) In an effort to effectively utilize space and enhance the event as a whole, a Summit Motorsports
                Park employee may ask you to adjust or remove a saved space at any time.

2013 Track Rules in a PDF format