• Why can’t we race in the rain?

Answer:  The track surface becomes slick and at high rates of speeds traction is compromised significantly. 

• What are the most commonly looked at items when getting my car Tech inspected?

Answer:  Battery hold downs, overflow for radiator and helmets when required.  Helmets are required on any open top vehicle (see below for more on helmets).  Such as a open top Jeep or a convertible. 

• At what point is a helmet required relating to speed?

Answer:  Helmets are required on vehicles reaching Elapsed times of 13.99 and faster in the ¼.   And 8.69 in the 1/8.

• What can I do as a driver to improve my reaction time?
  

Answer:  Stage your vehicle by braking the pre-stage then the stage beams.  When the tree is activated three amber lights will light, one after the other.  Drivers should leave on the last amber and not on the green.  If you wait for the green light you have waited too long.  A perfect light is .500.

• How do I read my time slip?

Answer:  Your time slip shows the following. 
• Reaction time – how quickly you reacted to the tree. 
• 60’ and 330’ 1000’ – Just that 60 330 and 1000 feet out from the tree.  Many drivers look most at those times to see if their car is on a good pass.
• 1/8 mile Elapsed Time and MPH
• ¼ mile Elapsed Time and MPH

• What does the term ET racing mean?

Answer:  ET racing refers to side by side handicap racing.  The driver will make passes in the vehicle to find out where it most consistently runs and indicate the ET to the timing tower by writing it on the drivers side window.  The racer will race in the class that matches the time break indicated.  Then the driver will race its opponent in elimination rounds.  The dial in marked on the window is entered into the computer to activate the tree with the handicap.  Both drivers will cross the finish line side by side regardless of how fast the car can run. 

• When I look at my time slip what is most important to look at?
  

Answer:  The most important thing is that your vehicle has consistent Elapsed Times after each pass.

• What are the time breaks at which I need additional safety equiptment?

Answer:  Fire jackets are required at
Roll cage is required at
NHRA licenses at
5 point safety harness

• What is the age requirement for racing?

Answer:  Drivers must be 18 or older or have a signed consent form from a parent or guardian.  A valid drivers license is required. 

• Where can I get more information?

Answer:  Drag race school handouts are available at the track on race days.  The handout explains in more detail things mentioned above.