ALL DRIVERS MUST:

• be at least 16 year of age.
• possess a valid official driver's license.
• be of sound mind and body to properly operate vehicle.  NO ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUG USE BEFORE OR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE VEHICLE.
• abide by and agree to follow all safety rules established by IHRA and this track facility.
• be wearing proper attire for racing. (need to be wearing minimum of pants, shirt, closed toe shoes) NO SHORTS, NO SKIRTS, NO SLEEVELESS SHIRTS, NO SANDALS
• REGISTER AND SIGN IN WITH SAFETY INSPECTION OFFICIALS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RUN ON TRACK

ALL CARS regardless of run time MUST:

• have battery tied down and secured. if battery is relocated, must have an electric cut off switch on rear of vehicle, properly labeled.
• have catch can for radiator.
• have exterior functioning door handle to driver's side access.
• have properly mounted and functioning safety belts.
• have at least one properly functioning taillight.
• have all wheel lugs in place.
• not have any leaking of fluids i.e. fuel, radiator, oil, etc.
• have neutral safety switch properly working.
• all drivers in convertibles must wear helmet.
• if running nitrous oxide system, be sure to inform inspecting official. System must be complete and properly installed.
• If fuel cell is added to car, must be proper fuel cell, properly vented, grounded, and be mounted such that top of cell is not higher than top of rear tires.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE ACCORDING TO RUN TIMES:

(all requirements for slower classes apply to faster classes)

• see rules (ALL CARS REGARDLESS OF RUNTIME MUST)
• all drivers or riders in convertibles must wear helmet
• drive shaft loop required on cars running with racing slicks

• helmet required SNELL 90 or newer
• drive shaft loop required
• roll bar mandatory on all convertibles

• roll bar with padding
• steel valve stems on wheels mandatory
• SFI 16.1 5 point driver restraint system (2 year expiration)
• SFI 3.2A/1 flame retardant jacket
• properly secured fire extinguisher required
• all open bodied vehicles require arm restraints, SFI 3.3/1 gloves, helmet must be full face shield or wear goggles

• SFI 4.1 transmission shield required
• SFI 18.1 harmonic balancer required
• aftermarket axles required
• entries with 2 wheel brakes or running 150MPH 1/4 (125MPH 1/8) require parachute

• roll cage mandatory (chassis certification required on 9.00 1/4 (6.00 1/8)
• IHRA competition license required
• SFI 29.1 flexplate and SFI 30.1 shield required
• entries running 150MPH 1/4 (125MPH 1/8) require parachute
• entries running 8.49 1/4 (5.49 1/8) require dual master cylinder, (closed body cars require fire system) require driver suit SFI 3.2A/5, neck collar SFI 3.3, all others require SFI 3.2A/5 jacket.
• open bodied cars require SFI 3.2A/5 pants, SFI 3.3/5 gloves and SFI 3.3 arm restraints.

• Motorcycles are limited to the 1/8th mile.

Keep in mind that these are only partial listings of rules and you should be aware of all rules, guidelines, and requirements set up by the official IHRA sanctioning body.