Drag Racing

Basic Rules and Guidelines

Off-Course Rules

The speed limit in the pits is 10 MPH. Spectators and other participants and their crew members share this area and safety is our priority. Please follow the speed limit rule.

Burnouts, launches, etc. are not allowed anywhere but on the drag strip. This is a zero-tolerance offense, and you will immediately be asked to leave the property.

Pit parking is for drag racers, and one tow or support vehicle. All other vehicles are to be parked in general parking. There’s limited space in the pits so we cannot accommodate any additional vehicles. If unauthorized vehicles are found in the pits we may ask to have them moved. If we cannot locate the driver, we may have it towed to general parking.

Crew members must sign the liability waiver and wear the waiver wristband before entering restricted areas. Children under 14 are not allowed in restricted areas.

Be respectful toward and follow directions from GoFast Entertainment and Firebird Motorsports Park staff members, track crew, and safety crew. If you are disrespectful or do not follow directions you may receive a warning, and possible removal from the property.

Any participant suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave immediately.

Some things to know before coming to the track...

Tech Inspection Minimum Requirements

The following items are minimal requirements for a vehicle and driver to pass tech:

Good tires
solid battery hold down
radiator overflow reservoir
functioning neutral-safety switch
seat belts
valid state driver's license or NHRA competition license for all participants.

***The driver must wear long pants, full-coverage shoes, and a t-shirt (no tank-tops)***

For a full list of rules and safety requirements, see the 2024 NHRA Rulebook

2024 NHRA Rulebook

First Time Drag Racers

Tech Inspection Minimum Requirements

Let the race crew know if you would like instructions on your first pass down the track
Get familiar with the layout of the facility and where to safely exit the track after passing the finish line (see the map)
DO NOT TURN AROUND ON THE TRACK
Wait until directed by race crew before pulling out of the staging lanes, and wait again to be signaled before starting a burnout
No driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. And driver suspected by a track official or crew member to be under the influence will be asked to leave immediately. If running in competition, it will be considered a forfeit

MAP

Drag Racing Basics

1. Upon Arrival

2. Water Box and Burnouts

You'll be given a tech card upon entry. Take your tech card, driver's license, vehicle, and any safety gear to the tech inspection area. After a tech inspector signs off on your tech card, sign it, take it and your driver's license to the waiver booth, sign the waiver, and receive your wristband. You may then head back to the pits and wait to be called to the staging lanes.

2. Water Box and Burnouts

Once you reach the front of the staging lanes, wait for the race crew member to signal you when it's time to pull into the water box. Drive through the water if you will do a burnout, and drive around the water if you will not do a burnout. Do not start your burnout until signaled by a crew member.

3. Staging

4. Shutdown Area and Turnoffs

Once the scoreboards are clear, you may pull up near the starting line. Wait for the signal of the starter before pulling into the pre-stage beam. Courtesy staging is recommended (wait for the other lane to pre-stage before fully staging). If you go too far and need to back up, back all the way out, and pull forward into the beams again. Never back into the beams. Once both lanes are staged, the tree will activate.

4. Shutdown Area and Turnoffs

The scoreboards mark the 1/4 mile finish line, along with bright orange cones on the wall. Right lane cars must wait for left lane cars to turn off the track before crossing over to the left dise of the track. There are multiple turnoffs, so when in doubt, keep going, DO NOT TURN AROUND ON THE TRACK. Stop at the booth on your way back to the pits to receive your time slip.

SEE NHRA RULEBOOK FOR COMPLETE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

Good tires
solid battery hold down
radiator overflow reservoir
no leaks
no cracked/broken glass
functioning neutral-safety switch
functional seat belts
1 operational tail-light minimum
valid state driver's license or NHRA competition license for all participants.
Passengers allowed (must be 18 with a valid drivers license, or 16 with notorized minor release)

***Drivers and passengers must wear long pants, full-coverage shoes, and a t-shirt (no tank-tops)***

11.50 to 13.99 (7.36 to 8.59 1/8 mile)

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

Driveline loop (with slick tires)
Snell 2015 or newer helmet
Full-Face helmet in open cars/ convertibles
SFI single-layer fire jacket in vehicles with non-OEM turbochargers, superchargers, or nitrous oxide
Roll bar in convertibles (13.49 or faster)
SFI seatbelts in convertibles (13.49 or faster)
Steel valve stems (11.99 or faster)
Arm restraints in open cars and convertibles (11.99 or faster)
No passengers allowed

10.00 to 11.49 (6.40 to 7.35 1/8 mile)

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

Street-Legal Style Drag Rules (AAA Rules)

SFI 1.1 or 1.2. flywheel / clutch (manual trans)
SFI 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, or 9.1 flywheel sheild (manual trans)
SFI single-layer fire jacket
6-point roll bar
SFI approved seat belts
SFI 4.1 transmission sheild (10.99 or faster / 135 MPH or faster)
Locking trans dipstick tube (10.99)
Aftermarket axles and axle retainers (10.99)
SFI harmonic balancer (10.99)
Roll cage w/altered floor pans - window net required (10.99 or 135 MPH)
Ignition cut-off on bikes/ snowmobiles exceeding 135 MPH
No passengers allowed
Speed of 150 mph or higher will require a HANS device

Street-Legal Style Drag Rules (AAA Rules)

Applies to 2008 model year vehicles and newer
Allows exceptions on some safety equipment requred for cars faster than 11.49 seconds, but not faster than 10.00 seconds or 135 MPH in the 1/4 mile.
No passengers allowed

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AAA RULES

9.99 seconds or 135 MPH

Street-Legal Style Drag Rules (AAA Rules)

9.99 seconds or 135 MPH

NHRA Chassis Certification
NHRA Competition License
SFI 3-layer jacket & pants
SFI neck collar & gloves
SFI 29.1 / 30.1 flexplate sheild (Auto trans)
SNELL or SFI Full face helmet
Parachute (150 MPH)
Helmet sheild (7.49 seconds)
No passengers allowed
Speed of 150 mph or higher will require a HANS device

Drag Racing Rules

Basic Rules and Guidelines

Off-Course Rules

Some things to know before coming to the track...

Tech Inspection Minimum Requirements

Tech Inspection Minimum Requirements

Tech Inspection Minimum Requirements

First Time Drag Racers

Tech Inspection Minimum Requirements

Tech Inspection Minimum Requirements

Drag Racing Basics

1. Upon Arrival

2. Water Box and Burnouts

2. Water Box and Burnouts

2. Water Box and Burnouts

2. Water Box and Burnouts

2. Water Box and Burnouts

3. Staging

4. Shutdown Area and Turnoffs

4. Shutdown Area and Turnoffs

4. Shutdown Area and Turnoffs

4. Shutdown Area and Turnoffs

4. Shutdown Area and Turnoffs

Safety Requirements Quick Reference

***SEE NHRA RULEBOOK FOR COMPLETE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS***

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

11.50 to 13.99 (7.36 to 8.59 1/8 mile)

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

10.00 to 11.49 (6.40 to 7.35 1/8 mile)

14.00 seconds Elapsed Time & slower (8.60 1/8 mile)

Street-Legal Style Drag Rules (AAA Rules)

Street-Legal Style Drag Rules (AAA Rules)

Street-Legal Style Drag Rules (AAA Rules)

Street-Legal Style Drag Rules (AAA Rules)

9.99 seconds or 135 MPH

Street-Legal Style Drag Rules (AAA Rules)

9.99 seconds or 135 MPH

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SEE NHRA RULEBOOK FOR COMPLETE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS