Drag Racing Rules
All events rules must be fully respected and without exception by the competitors and their mechanics. First disrespect towards the rules will automatically result in disqualification of the truck for that specific event.
1. RESPECT TOWARD OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS
• Any disrespectful gestures or comments of any kind toward an official or volunteer could lead to disqualification.
2. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
• Any consumption of drugs and/or alcohol will result in disqualification of the racer and his truck.
3. REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT
• No registrations will be made the morning of the races
4. TRUCK SPEC FOR RACES
• To be able to register for the races, the truck should have:
-minimum weight of 7,000 kg (15,432 LBS)
• Heavy truck frame, with 3 axles touching the ground and all equipped with brakes
5. TRUCK INSPECTION BY TRACK OFFICIALS
• The verification will be carried out by a mechanic from whom the event chooses.
• Officials, racer, his mechanic and the owner of the truck may be present during this verification.
• Truck inspection is mandatory prior to the races and thereafter at the discretion of the track officials. Each racer has the responsibility to go to the track inspection tent which will be identified and fixed during the event. A refusal to inspect will result in disqualification of the truck and its driver.
• All Trucks are subject to random inspection before, after and during the race weekend.
• The mechanic and/ or the official will have the racer or his mechanic to open the engine's hood to ensure the engine and truck is compliant. If the racer does not have a mechanic. It will be his responsibility to find one who can perform the task.
• If any components need removed to allow verification, this will be done by the racer or his mechanic.
6. NUMBER OF PERSONS IN THETRUCK
• For security reasons, only the co- pilot will be allowed in the truck.
• Exception 1.: Immediate family (wife and children)
7. PIT MEETING
• It is mandatory that all drivers are present for the drivers meeting, we will not allow a team member to represent driver. If the driver’s name is called and they are a no show, that racer does not race.
8. REPAIR TIME
• The repair time will be managed by the event officials in collaboration with the
event staff. The repair time allocated for breakage is 30 minutes and if the
protection material (Kevlar cover or conveyor belt) must be removed to repair the breakage an additional 5 minutes will be granted.
• The racer is entitled to one repair time per day for each category (bobtail or loaded).
• This delay begins when a racer ls called to run for a race. If a racer declared withdraws. he keeps his 30 minutes of repair. These 30 minutes are not transferable overnight.
• In the finals, the time allowed for a repair is 15 minutes.
9. Lane change
• In the finals. switching of lanes is mandatory
10. Automatic Transmissions
• No automatic transmissions is accepted in A or B class
11. PROTEST
• Anyone who believes that a racer does not comply with the rules may file a protest for $300 USD for A, B and C class. If the truck passes inspection the money will be granted to the racer of the inspected truck.
12. TRUCK PROTECTION
• For Class A and B trucks, the following protection system must be installed
• The bellhousing must not be visible from the outside. (Cover the top of the frame with a plate to prevent any drive shaft parts from coming out.).
• Under the bell-housing a ½ inch thick Kevlar blanket or conveyor belt must be
installed and attached to each side of the frame or drop down to 6 inches from the ground.
• A Kevlar blanket, Conveyor Belt or a 1/ 4 "thick plate must be installed from the
start of the bellhousing and proceed to the end of the transmission to prevent parts from exiting the truck. all of which must be approved by the truck inspector. SFI approved clutch is the only exception to the protection cover rule
• Conveyor belt or a metal plate. rings for the drive shaft attached to the frame of the truck.
• This protection starts at the engine and goes to the first differential.
• A and B class must have some kind of protection to stop the Compressor wheel from exiting outside of the hood. (The cold side is an aluminum housing so please come up with a way to secure the wheel in case the shaft breaks. Kevlar covers, rubber belt or even build a metal scatter cage around it will be sufficient)
• The addition of weight on the back must be secured to the frame
13. Truck compliance
• It is the racer's responsibility not to race if he feels his truck is mechanically un-safe
• Any truck that is not compliant has till Saturday morning 30 min prior to the start of the drivers meeting to get their truck in compliance and inspected.
14. OFFICIAL RULES FOR A CLASS
• A diesel engine of 19 liters.
• Maximum of 8 cylinders.
• Maximum of 2 turbos
• Or a turbo and a maximum blower of 1071 or equivalent
• Turbo and a supercharger model procharger f-3-136 or equivalent
• No compressor wheel should be visible.
• Maximum of one injector per cylinder.
• Vehicle must mechanically safe.
• All Trucks must always have a working fire extinguisher on board.
• Water injection Is permitted. It must be 100% pure water (no alcohol, methanol etc.)
• A ball valve must be installed on the water tube at the Intake of the engine air (intake)
• Water samples will be taken randomly by the inspection staff
• Water must be provided by the racers.
• No loss of liquid will be tolerated.
• A positive air shut off is mandatory on all A class trucks
• The engine block and the head must be tied with a steel cable between the 2nd and 3rd at the exhaust port of the manifold. The cable should be at least 3/8 thick with 2 clamps at the splice and should have a clearance of approximately 4 inches
• An external back-up alarm must be installed on the truck.
• light must be installed in the windshield and must be switched on to signal that driver is ready to start (this will replace giving the thumbs up)
15. RULES FOR THE"B"CLASS
• Air intake system can be modified through hood or other with a air inlet pipe with a maximum diameter of 7 inches
• Original fuel system and mechanical engines are allowed.
• A single turbo having an inlet smaller than 82.50mm with a compressor wheel of 81mm maximum inducer and 116mm maximum exducer. Wheel cannot be cut
• Compressor cover with a map groove/ surge groove cannot exceed .200 of an inches in width.
• Map groove/surge grove must be located inside the 82.50mm section of the compressor housing only. No other air supply is accepted
• When a seal is fixed. the mechanic will keep a log of the numbers fixed to the trucks.
• Maximum of 6 cylinders in line and 1 injector per cylinder.
• Engine up to 16 liters or V8 engine.
• It is permitted to add only one fuel pump. Either mechanical (hydraulic) or electric (fass, air dog).
• No visible addition of modified parts that are not original will be tolerated.
• A positive air shut off is mandatory on all B class trucks
• Must have a mechanically safe truck
• All B class trucks will have an injector pulled prior to racing during inspection.
• A decorative Ram air system on the original filter will be accepted
• Only one ECM for the engine. A Pittsburgh power box or equivalent is accepted
• Only one free air cooler (no fan) is permitted. No ice cooler.
• The fuel cooler can't exceed 14 and a quarter inch in length x 6-inch in height x 1 and a half inches thick. ex (cupper transmission cooler style)
• ALL Trucks must always have a working fire extinguisher on board.
• Common rail engines WILL NOT BE ALLOWED at this time. It will be re-visited soon with regards to inspecting pumps to be sure they have not been altered
• No injection is allowed (water. Windshield washer fluid etc.)
• Electric fan for the engine radiator is allowed.
• Caterpillar Acert compound turbo engine will be allowed. The competitor must. Provide the inspector with the technical data sheet for the components linked to the engine serial number
(liters. turbo. injector. etc.).
• No injection of any kind is permitted for B class
• No computer inside (laptop).
• An external backing alarm must be installed on the truck.
• Bore & stroke of origin
• A light must be installed in the windshield and must be switched on to signal that driver is ready to start (this will replace giving the thumbs up)
• Waste Gates are permitted on B class trucks. (Before installing an electronic controlled wastegate remember laptops are still not permitted in the cab)
20. SPECIFIC RULES FOR C CLASS
• Excessive smoke with not be tolerated and the final decision will be made by track officials. It must clear up immediately after the shift. I.E. once the turbo is spooled up it should be clear. Excessive smoke with not be tolerated and the final decision will be made by track officials.
• If the exhaust is Installed on the cab no other exhaust will be tolerated. (Ex: exhaust under the truck with a hatch)
• Journal Bearing turbos only, NO ball bearing or “made for racing” turbos. No aluminum center section turbo, it must be steel center section only. No added waste gate, no liquid cooling of turbo. Same Tech tools will be used in C class as for B class (81x116). All C class turbos will be inspected and sealed.
• The top 3 Caterpillar Powered C trucks will be subject to an injector being pulled to measure lifter size. All competitors have the option to have an injector pulled prior to racing.
• Air filters can be removed or modified but the original piping must be connected
• A decorative Ram air system on original filter will be accepted
• Maximum of 2400 RPM
• Double elimination.
• ALL trucks must always have a
working fire extinguisher on board.
• Must have a mechanically safe truck
• In case of a doubt there will be inspection and will be disqualified if the truck does not meet the standards.
• No electronic addition (Pittsburgh and/ or Resistance, etc.)
• No injection is allowed (water. windshield washer. nitro, etc.)
• No computer inside (laptop)
• Engine 16-liter maxim
• If there is a non-compliance of a truck before the start of the races. It will be an
immediate disqualification and no opportunity to move up to B class for the rest of the
weekend.
• An external backing alarm must be installed on the truck.
• A light must be installed in the windshield and must be switched on to signal that driver is ready to start (this will replace giving the thumbs up)
• Any truck that runs in free for all who increases the rpm beyond C Class 2400
rpm must have the same safety features as B Class.