REGULATIONS

Disclaimer

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official. The Race Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion does not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.

Release and Waiver of Liability

Waivers are almost always required to enter the property and are provided below for review below. These will give you time to review the document before attending an event.

Only the minor waiver (#3) can be brought pre-signed and notarized if the guardian or parent will not be available onsite. (all other waivers must be signed while witnessed by staff) Print in color on 8.5" x 11" paper with a "type 10 set" minimum. It will not be accepted otherwise, with no exceptions.

Adult Waiver - Onsite

- 18 years of age or older -
Signature must be witnessed by I29 Speedway authorized staff.

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Minor Waiver - Onsite

- 17 years of age and younger -
Signature must be witnessed by I29 Speedway authorized staff.

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Minor Waiver - Offsite

- 17 years of age and younger -Signature must notarized.

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Road Course Competition Rules

We utilize the most current SCCA General Competition Rules (GCR) publication as our guide. We recommend following this publication to provide the safest and most enjoyable experience while at the speedway.

Alcohol

No alcohol is permitted. Anyone who has consumed any alcohol on the day of an event, other than following the conclusion of their activities, shall not participate on that day and may be excluded from the balance of the event.

Minimum Requirements for Road Course Use

Each event will have its own set of rules and regulations that you must adhere to.

You must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 16 years of age unless the minor has a SCCA or NASA competition license.
Minors (17 years of age and younger) must have a signed minor waiver by a parent or legal guardian, either witnessed and signed by authorized staff or notarized. No exceptions.
Both front windows, driver and passenger, shall be down (preferably removed) whenever the vehicle is on track. The OEM window opening on the front doors shall not be filled in with any material, other than the material required to mount a NACA-duct for driver cooling. The area closed off to mount the NACA- duct shall not exceed 50 square-inches. Enough open area for the driver to exit in an emergency shall remain open at all times. Rear windows shall be run in the closed (up) position.
Vehicles must have no active fluid leaks.
Windshields are required.
All vehicles must provide factory original (or better) seats that are securely mounted and seat belts with a minimum of 3 mounting points mounted in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations when applicable. (SFI or FIA rated are recommended).
A minimum of an open-face Snell or DOT helmet is required.
- Helmets certified as meeting the most current or the two most recent applicable Snell, FIA, or SFI standards are recommended.
Close-toed shoes are required.
Goggles or face shields, preferably made of new impact resistant materials, for drivers of open cars.

Motorcycle Policy

The following is required as a minimum:
- Full-face Snell or DOT helmet
- Jacket
- Gloves
- Long pants
- Closed-toe racing shoes (preferably boots)
Leathers are recommended

Convertible Policy

All convertibles are welcome at any event that does not utilize the full course. The following policy is applicable to any full course event such as Super Sundays and track days put on by a promoter. It is highly recommended that the following policy is adhered to at all events, short and full. Your safety is our concern and we want you to come home at the end of your fun.

Convertible vehicles up to and including the 2005 model year must have rollover protection meeting one of the following criteria:

Documented factory-installed rollover protection. (Examples of manufacturer-documented rollover protection include hydroformed and reinforced a-pillars or windshield frames and factory-installed roll bars and/or “pop-up” bars that are designated as rollover protection.)
The convertible vehicle is equipped with an aftermarket roll bar that meets or exceeds standards set in the SCCA Time Trials Rules. (E.g., “style” bars are not acceptable.)
- Braces and portions of the main hoop subject to contact by the driver’s or passenger’s helmet, as seated normally and restrained by seatbelt and harness, must be padded with a non-resilient material such as Ethafoam® or Ensolite® or other similar material with a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch. Padding meeting SFI spec 45.1 or FIA 8857-2001 is strongly recommended.

Convertible vehicles of the 2006 model year or later do not have to have a roll bar if:

The vehicle is six (6) cylinders, with the OE engine and may only be naturally aspirated.
The vehicle is four (4) cylinders or less, with the OE engine, including the stock turbo/supercharger.
Note: This means that for 2006+ vehicles, if the engine is not the original equipment model as delivered in that vehicle, aftermarket forced induction has been installed, or the vehicle has more than six (6) cylinders or six (6) cylinders and forced induction of any type, the vehicle must have aftermarket rollover protection or documented factory rollover protection.
T-top/Targa cars do not count as convertibles.

Flags

Flags convey the commands or information indicated below. They must be obeyed immediately and without question.

Meaning of Each Flag

A. GREEN FLAG (Solid Green)

When displayed, the green flag indicates that the course is clear, and that racing is underway. The green flag is ordinarily shown only by the Starter.

B. YELLOW FLAG (Solid Yellow)

STANDING YELLOW – You are approaching an incident where your and other’s safety are at risk. The racing surface may be clear but there is immediate danger to you or others if you left the racing surface. Slow significantly and proceed through the incident at a reduced speed. There is no passing from the flag until past the emergency incident.

WAVED – You are approaching an incident that has great danger to you and others. The racing surface may be partially or completely blocked. Slow significantly and be prepared to stop. All efforts should be made to proceed through a Waving Yellow Flag in single file order. There is no passing from the flag until past the emergency incident.
The no passing zone starts at a perpendicular line across the track from the flag and ends at a perpendicular line across the track from the last component of the incident causing the yellow flag. The last component may be the car, driver, responding officials, other vehicles and/or large debris.

DOUBLE YELLOW, DISPLAYED AT ALL STATIONS – Indicates the entire course is under yellow (full course yellow). All stations will display double yellow flags for all pace and safety car laps. SLOW DOWN, NO PASSING. However, cars may carefully pass emergency vehicles and other cars that are disabled or off pace.
NOTE: A driver may encounter several flags before reaching the emergency area. The requirements are still the same: SLOW DOWN, NO PASSING.

C. BLUE FLAG (Blue with Diagonal Yellow Stripe)

Another competitor is following very closely or is trying to overtake. This flag may be displayed standing or waving, depending upon the speed differential.

D. SURFACE CONDITION (Yellow with Vertical Red Stripes)

Take care. A slippery condition exists, or debris is present on the racing surface. This flag is displayed standing.

E. WHITE FLAG (Solid White)

TANDING WHITE - Caution and take care for a slow moving race car, ambulance or other emergency vehicle on the racing surface. The standing flag is displayed for 2 flag stations prior to the vehicle in question. In addition, a standing white flag will be displayed during the first lap of each race group’s first session of the day unless another flag is already on display to indicate the location of the flagging stations.

WAVED - A waving white flag if displayed by the Starter shall indicate the start of the last lap of the race.

F. BLACK FLAG (Solid Black)

CLOSED BLACK FLAG (Furled) – Pointed or shaken at an individual car from the Starter’s stand (optionally, accompanied by a number board indicating the car number): WARNING for driving in an unsafe and/ or improper manner. Continued unsafe and/or improper driving will result in an OPEN BLACK FLAG.

OPEN BLACK – Displayed from the Starter’s stand with a number board indicating the car number: Proceed directly to the pits and the location designated by the Race Director or Chief Steward or event Supplemental Regulations for consultation with Officials. DO NOT TAKE ANOTHER LAP.

NOTE: This flag and number board may also be displayed at station(s) elsewhere on the course.

OPEN BLACK, DISPLAYED AT ALL STATIONS – The session has been stopped; all cars must stop racing, and proceed directly and immediately to the pits, exercising extreme caution. This flag will be displayed with an ‘ALL’ sign at the Starter’s stand and the sign may also be shown at station(s) elsewhere on the course.

NOTE: THE BLACK FLAG CAN ONLY BE DISPLAYED BY ORDER OF THE RACE DIRECTOR OR CHIEF STEWARD AS RELAYED THROUGH RACE CONTROL.

G. MECHANICAL BLACK FLAG (Black with Orange Ball)

Displayed from the Starter’s stand with a number board indicating the car number. There is a mechanical problem with the car. Proceed directly to your pit or the location designated by the Race Director or Chief Steward or event Supplemental Regulations. DO NOT TAKE ANOTHER LAP.

NOTE: This flag and number board may also be displayed at station(s) elsewhere on the course.

H. CHECKERED FLAG (Black and White Checks)

Displayed at Finish to indicate that the session is finished. Continue cautiously to the pits.

I. RED FLAG (Solid Red)

Displayed at each station and on the Starter’s stand – EXTREME DANGER – THE SESSION HAS BEEN STOPPED. Come to an immediate, controlled stop at the side of the race track (preferably before and within sight of a staffed station). When released by an official, proceed cautiously to the pits. Once a red flag has been displayed, it will not be withdrawn until all cars have come to a stop.

NOTE: THE RED FLAG CAN ONLY BE DISPLAYED BY ORDER OF THE RACE DIRECTOR OR CHIEF STEWARD AS RELAYED THROUGH RACE CONTROL.

DRAGSTRIP RULE BOOK

I29 Dragway is a member of WDRA sanctioning body. We recommend every racer familiarize themselves with their rulebook. Racers are required to abide by all applicable rules outlined in the rule book.

DOWNLOAD 2023 WDRA RULE BOOK

Property

Keep all vehicles out of the mud or keep mud off pit road and racing surfaces if you wind up there. This may mean just digging in for the evening. There is plenty of space to the North, where it is typically drier.
No burnouts outside of the “water box”, “juice box”, and other officially designated areas. Failure to do so may result in ejection or a ban from the property at the discretion of the track manager.

Racing Surface

Tail light must be visible at the end of the track after dusk
Air conditioner off (due to condensate water)
Right lane yields to left when exiting
After vehicle is reverse, forward motion is required before burning out or staging to prevent accidental accelerated backward travel.
Know your vehicle. If it is acting abnormally, immediately pull to the side. Staff will immediately arrive to inspect your vehicle or fluid leakage and other hazards. Ignoring your vehicle (smoke, steam, loss of power, breakage sound, etc.) will likely result in significant racing delays during cleanup efforts. You may be fined, disqualified, or banned from racing at I29 Dragway.
Seatbelts are required to be worn by all racers and their passengers.

The following acts are NOT PERMITTED and may be grounds for disqualification from racing or removal from the grounds.

Use of Alcoholic Beverages by driver, owner, or crewman.
Failure to report to staging when called or entering closed staging lanes.
Loose or illegal ballast
Leaving the race car after approaching the starting line, leaving a car unattended at the starting line, water box, or staging area.
Running a vehicle on the track before the vehicle has been approved at tech inspection.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, improper language, or conduct detrimental to racing.
Any condition considered to be unsafe or unfair by the track manager.

Staging Lanes & Pits

SPEED LIMIT:
10 MPH – yield to pedestrians and staff vehicles that display red/blue lights

PRE-STAGING LANE ASSIGNMENTS:
1: Bikes
2(L) & 3(R): Street Tires
4(L&R): Drag Radials & Slicks
5: Pass-Thru

STAGING LANE ASSIGNMENTS:
1: Bikes
2(L) & 3(R): Street Tires
4(L) & 5(R): Drag Radials & Slicks

Safety

All racers and spectators entering the racing facility must sign a waiver at the gate upon entry.

General Regulations

Any unsafe vehicle will not be permitted to race. Any vehicle that exhibits unsafe handling characteristics at any time will be disqualified.

The following items are minimally required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech: good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutral-safety switch, applicable seat belts, and a valid state driver’s license or IHRA competition license for all participants.

The following regulations are a minimum summary and are not complete. See the WDRA rulebook for a full set of regulations.

AGE: Drivers must be 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license. Drivers under the age of 18 may drive if they have obtained a sanctioning body's license and follow WDRA rules for teen or junior classes. Those who wish to obtain a WDRA license may do so after stating your intention at tech inspection and following WDRA rules for obtaining a license.

AXLES: Aftermarket axles and axle retention devices are mandatory on entries running 6.99 and quicker.

BALLAST: Any material used to add to a car’s total weight must be permanently attached as a part of the car’s structure and may not extend behind the rear of the body or above the height of the rear tires. No liquid or loose ballast bags (i.e., water, sandbags, rock, etc.) are allowed.

BATTERIES: All wet-cell batteries must not be relocated into the driver or passenger compartments and must be securely mounted.

CO-RIDERS: 18 years of age or older permitted during non-elimination runs 7.00 and slower. If a competitor wishes to have a Co-Rider, then both the competitor and co-rider must be 18 years or older. If an individual is wearing a helmet, everyone must wear a helmet. Co-riders are not permitted during competition events and may not occupy rear seats. Unoccupied car seats and booster seats must be fastened down during run. Competitors and co-riders are prohibited from wearing shorts, tank tops, or have bare torsos or legs while competing.

FIREWALL: Each car in competition must be equipped with a flameproof and fuel-proof firewall, including fiberglass or carbon fiber, extending from side to side of the body and from the top of the engine compartment upper seal (hood, cowl, or deck) to the bottom of the floor and/or belly pan. The firewall must be constructed to provide a bulkhead between the engine and the driver’s compartment.

FUEL SYSTEM: Gasoline, alcohol, and propane accepted. All fuel tank filler necks located inside the trunk must have filler necks vented to the outside of the body. All batteries, fuel lines, fuel pumps, or filler necks located inside the trunk must be isolated from the driver’s compartment. Gas lines must be located outside the driver’s compartment. Fuel tanks are not to be higher than the top of the rear tires. Fuel cell recommended.

HELMET AND GOGGLES: Drivers with vehicles 7.49 and quicker must wear a helmet meeting SNELL or SFI specifications and utilize the appropriate Snell SN, SA, M, or K-rated helmet as per individual class requirements. Helmets are mandatory on all vehicles that do not have an enclosed driver compartment (open tops, motorcycles, ATV's, snowmobiles, pit bikes, etc.), any occupant is wearing a helmet (ride-alongs), OR during a competition - no matter the ET. It is recommended to wear a helmet at all times for your safety.

All open-bodied entries must use a closed-face helmet. Modifications to helmet/visor/shield are prohibited. All helmets must have the appropriate certification sticker affixed inside the helmet. Helmets are required for any vehicle with a roll cage installed.

LIGHTS: A working tail light must be on and visible at the end of the racing surface during and after sunset.

MASTER CUTOFF: Mandatory for 6.49 or quicker. An ignition kill switch is required for motorcycles and snowmobiles 6.99 or quicker and must be attached to the rider with a lanyard. The lanyard ignition kill is required for all all-terrain vehicles during competition.

PARACHUTE: Required on all machines that exceed run of 125 mph.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: See WDRA Class Requirements for the type of protective clothing required for a class, such as an SFI jacket, pants, gloves, boots, shoes, head sock, or arm restraints. All the above must be SFI tagged. In all classes that mandate a neck collar, a head and neck restraint system may be used with or without the neck collar. Drivers in all open-bodied front-engine cars with open-face helmets must wear a breather-style face mask and protective goggles. Drivers in all open-bodied cars must wear SFI spec 3.3 gloves and arm restraints. In any class where SFI pants are not required, short pants, tank tops, and nylon or flannel pants are prohibited. All clothing worn by competitors in all classes must be free of holes and excessive wear. This includes all protective clothing and shoes where SFI-specified equipment is not mandatory.

ROLL CAGE: A roll bar (or roll cage) is required on vehicles 2007 and older for full-bodied vehicles with an unaltered floor and firewall if running 7.40 ET or faster. A roll cage is required on vehicles quicker than 6.40 ET, exceeds 135 MPH, or if the vehicles floor or firewall have been altered. A 6-point roll bar is mandatory on all convertibles running 8.25 or quicker. All entries running 6.00 or quicker must have a current chassis certification. See SFI specifications and the WDRA rule book for detailed information.

SEAT BELTS (DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS): Must be worn. All competition vehicles requiring a roll bar or cage, or as outlined by class requirements, must use an SFI 16.1 or 16.5 driver restraint system. All cars not required by class requirements to use an SFI driver restraint system must be equipped with an accepted quick-release-type driver seat belt. Belts must be securely fastened to the frame, inspection, or reinforced mounting point. Seat belts may not be wrapped around lower frame rails (or any frame rail or cross member), so the belt may be damaged if the frame rail or cross member encounters a racing surface. Under no circumstances can belts be installed with bolts through the webbing. In all cars with fiberglass floors, a cross member (minimum 2” x 2” x .083” wall thickness square tubing) must be installed between frame rails for proper driver’s seat belt installation. Arm restraints, when required, must be worn to ensure that the driver’s hands do not extend outside of the frame rails or protected area. Arm restraints must be installed in a way that they will release with the drivers’ restraint system.

WINDSHIELD/WINDOWS: Windows may be replaced with 1/8” minimum Lexan. Windshields and windows must be clear except for factory-tinted safety glass. Windows must be closed during competition and need not be operable.

Motorcycles, Mini-Bikes, ATVs, and Snowmobiles

At a minimum, the following shall be worn by any driver:

Full-face DOT or SNELL helmet
Jacket
Gloves
Pants
Boots or motorcycle riding shoes

See WDRA rulebook for specific ET requirements.

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