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The rules
SLADES PARK MOTORCYCLE DIRT DRAGS 2012 TRACK RULES
Proper riding attire must be worn:
Helmets with glasses, goggles or full face with shield
No tank tops or shorts
No flip-flops, open toe, or sandals of any kind
Class/Bike Requirements:
Number plates are required (Available at race tower)
One rider per bike, one bike per class
Wheelie bars are okay
Masking agents in gas are okay
Street Stock Class:
Street stock bikes - no frame changes.
Exception - Can have exhaust changes
No on-off road tire. Must be street tread tire
Headlight, taillight and license plate can be removed for safety.
No struts
Open Class:
Any size bike can be run as long as on gasoline.
No nitro, nitrous, alcohol, blower or turbo
Kill switch required
Top Fuel B:
No Jap Bikes - Harley, Triumph, Pushrod Type Motor only
Must run nitro 80%, no nitrous or blower
Kill switch required
Top Fuel A:
Anything goes; no gasoline
Kill switch required
Rider Rules:
5 MPH speed limit in the pits and on the return road
Any rider endangering a spectator will be DISQUALIFIED!
Riders must sign-up and have number plates displayed on the left side of the bike or on the front of the bike, viewable from the tower.
You must request a ticket at the time of sign up in order to make a practice run. Practice is from 9 am to 11:30 am Sharp on Sunday only
It is the responsibility of the riders to mutually agree on the lane choice. If your opponent wants to flip a coin for lane choice, you must go along with this decision. If you are running the same opponent for a second time, the loser of the first coin flip will pick the lane he wants. If you are running the same opponent the third time, you will flip again.
Less than four bikes signed up in a class may be asked to move to the next class
All runs are double elimination. If the race is shorted due to weather or darkness after one full round has been completed, there will be coin tosses to determine the winner. Any rider with no losses will be included until a winner is determined.
Riders will be called when their class is ready to run. Any rider not at the start line by the last call; will be given a loss. If you have a problem with your bike, you must notify the official in the tower before the race and you will be placed at the end of your class.
If you are not about to race, you must stay out of the staging and starting area
30 seconds to starting line is in effect after first call to line
All classes must be in the staging area when their class is racing
If two opponents tie, you will return and keep the same lane
Cool down times are as follows, subject to weather: Street Legal - 15 minutes Pro Gas - 30 minutes Top Fuel - 30 minutes
In the event your opponent red lights, you must still complete your run
Jumping the light, crossing the center, or knocking over cones with the bike will result in an automatic loss
When only two bikes are left in a class and both riders red light, the run will be made over ONLY if both riders have a previous loss
Bye runs will be at the option of the track official
One helper per bike is allowed in the staging/starting area
Your bike is subject to inspection at any given time
GENERAL RULES:
Use of profane language or complaining is prohibited
Revving up engines near the tower is prohibited. If you are found doing this, you will be asked to leave or escorted off the premises
No climbing on or across the fence
No sitting on the fence
The track official reserves the right to ask anyone to leave the property if he or she is a danger to themselves or others
A rained out race ticket will be honored at the following make up race
Drugs, glass containers or Club Colors are not allowed
NO ADMISSION WITHOUT A TICKET
No alcoholic beverages
VIOLATORS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE GROUNDS WITH NO REFUND
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS
Pay Outs and Classes for 2013
To be determined by Joe Bookman