All racers are required to comply with all current IHRA rules including chassis certification and licenses. Complete IHRA rules are always available at www.ihra.com or you can contact our Tech Information Director at Darlington Dragway via email at tech@darlingtondragway.com with specific questions.

Drivers and Crew members at an event shall conduct themselves according to the highest standards of behavior and sportsmanship, particularly in relation to other competitors and track officials, and in a manner that will not harm the reputation of the IHRA, Darlington Dragway or the sport of Drag Racing. Failure to do so may result in penalties ranging from disqualification from the event to being banned from Darlington Dragway at the discretion of the Conduct Advisory Board.

Any condition considered to be unsafe by Darlington Dragway track officials will be adequate grounds for barring or withdrawing a vehicle from participation in any event, until the fault has been remedied to the satisfaction of track officials. The decision of track officials will be considered final in all inspection or elimination protests or procedures. Tech staff reserves the right to disqualify any car not meeting the rules or the spirit of the rules. Darlington Dragway track staff also reserves the right to make amendments to the rules at later dates.

Children under the age of 15 are strictly prohibited from operating any motorized vehicles on our premises at any time.

racing. Improper use of these vehicles by driver, crew, family, or anyone else, may result indisqualification or expulsion from the facility and forfeiture of entry fees.

The speed limit in the pit area and the return road is 15 mph.

Helmets required regardless of E.T. or speed. Helmets are available for rent in the tower for $5 per day.

Disqualifications are made on a first or worst basis as per the IHRA rulebook. EXAMPLE: Crossing the centerline is considered worse than a red light. Since we cannot possibly cover all situations that may arise during eliminations, it is the race director's responsibility to make a judgment call on disputed calls. If it becomes necessary to settle a dispute, the race director will speak with the drivers involved ONLY, not the crews, wives, husbands, etc.

Any driver observed by track officials to be consuming any amount of alcohol while still in competition, will be disqualified from the event. No alcohol permitted in the staging lanes or on the starting line. Absolutely NO glass bottles or containers allowed at the facility.

Pet owners are asked not to bring your pets to the track. If they absolutely must travel with you, they must be kept on a leash at all times. Pet owners will be asked not to bring the pet back if problems with the animal occur.

Open toed shoes are not allowed while racing.

If a racer who is participating in an event suspects another competitor of cheating, the protestor must request the Tech Director do an inspection. Along with the request, an amount of $100 must be put up (given to the Tech Director) for the protest. The Tech Director has the final say, and

outcome of the inspection is left up to the director’s discretion. If the accused is found to be cheating, the money will be returned to the protestor and the accused will be disqualified. They may also be expelled from the points program and loose all their points for the season. If the accused is not found to be cheating, they will be awarded the money and the protestor may be disqualified if the protest is deemed fraudulent at the discretion of the Tech Director. Protests can be made at any time. The inspection will be made after the completion of the next round. If a vehicle fails inspection, it will not be allowed to participate.

All racers are required to comply with all current IHRA rules including chassis certification and licenses. Complete IHRA rules are always available at www.ihra.com or you can contact our Tech Information Director at Darlington Dragway via email at tech@darlingtondragway.com.


Updated June 6, 2012

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