LEWISTOWN RACEWAY RULES

LEWISTOWN RACING RULES AND REGULATIONS

PLEASE READ ALL RULES

INFRACTIONS OF ANY AND ALL RULES COULD RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION!

GENERAL RULES

ALL CARS and DRIVERS are subject to N.H.R.A. rules and regulations.
Passengers allowed riding in a vehicle that runs 8.60 and slower (1/8th mile) and 14.0 and slower (1/4 mile).
Passengers must be 16 and/or possess a driver's license and N.H.R.A. Snell approved helmet. Passengers not allowed riding during competition. If a vehicle is capable of running quicker that 8.60 or 14.0, then you must get approval and signature of the track manager.
Return road speed is 25 M.P.H. NOT STOPPING ON RETURN ROAD TO PICK UP PASSENGERS! Pit area speed limit is 5 M.P.H. Nobody under the age of 16 years old are allowed to operate pit vehicles.
No recreational riding of vehicles (ATV's, go-carts, motorcycles, bicycles, or motorized RV, etc.) in the pit and tow area. The number of seats that are on the pit vehicle derermines maximum amount of riders. This is due to insurance reasions. It is highly recommended that all pit vehicles have a red flag for a visual aide for the racers to see.
Across the starting line, burnouts are not permited in High School/Sportsman/Pro. Dragsters running Pro are ok to go across the starting line for a burnout.
NO water burnouts with street tires, excluding drag radials and ET street tires.
ALL safety equipment must be on until the vehicle has entered the return road. DO NOT remove your helmet, seat belts, gloves, etc. until your vehicle has entered the return road. It is recommended to leave all safety equipment on until you have exited your race vehicle back in the pit area.
Drivers may only enter one class per car.
Two drivers may enter the same car in two separate classes.
Drivers must ensure that if one care is used by two divverent drivers in two different classes that all the rules are being followed for that class. Example: a car is used in both Pro and Sportsman; the trans brake button must be take out of the car completely in Sportsman. The car must also meet the ET criteria for both classes the car will be raced in as well.
Cross talk will not be allowed in any event where multiple classes compete together from the beginning of the race event (example: Friday Night Gambler). Cross talk however will be allowed if a racer has raced all day using Cross Talk in their prospective class and then moves into a championship run off against other classes (example: King of the Track and Wally Race)

DRIVERS

Must have proof of valid dirver's license.
Must have proof of valid N.H.R.A. license and Membership in cars quicker than 6.39 or 9.99.
Must wear a minimum of an N.H.R.A. approved helmet.
Must act in a safe manner or will be asked to leave the facility.
Must at ALL times act in a professional and courteous manner or will be asked to leave the facility.

RAINOUTS

Rainouts and all uncontrolled weather experiences will be determined and finalized by track personnel. Lewistown Raceway will do everthing possible to try to finish any race that is affected by weather. All decisions will finalized by Lewistown Board members.
All Summit Series / Jr. Dragster will be run on a porta-tree in the event of any uncontrollable weather experiences. The payouts and trophies will be awarded as they would on a regular race. This gives the racer the opportunity to try to recuperate some of their racing expenses.
On any points races that are affected by uncontrollable weather, the racer will be awarded the points. The racer must be on the premises at the time of the called race to receive the show up points, 101 points per day.
All Friday night classes and test n tunes will be refunded a rain check in the event of any uncontrollable weather experiences. Test n tune tech cards will be given a rain check unless the racer has entered the burnout box at any time during the race event. Then the test and tune is considered complete at this time.
All spectators will receive a rain check in the event of any uncontrollable weather experiences.

TECH CARDS

You will be issued a new tech card each race weekend. YOU MUST COMPLETE, sign and pass tech before any passes are allowed down the track. After passing tech, you must bring your tech card to the tower to be entered into the computer system. INSURE THAT ALL YOUR INFORMATION IS FILLED OUT ACCORDINGLY ON YOUR TECH CARD PRIOR TO BRINGING YOUR VEHICLE TO TECH. THIS INCLUDES THE INFORMATION LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CARD FOR SFI CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPIRATION DATES.

NO ALCOHOLIC BEFERAGES IN ANY RESTRICTED AREAS!!!!

Possession of any alcoholic beverages in a restricted area at any time my driver, pit crew or family members WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE DRIVER!!!!
Restricted Areas consist of: STAGING LANES, TOWER AND SPECTATOR RACING LANES, and RETURN ROAD during the scheduled event.
Drivers are responsible for pit crew and family members.
ANY DRIVER CAUGHT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AND OPERATION THEIR VEHICLE DURING COMPETITION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FACILITY INDEFINATELY.

TIME TRIALS

Time trials will be run before competition of each race event. With weather permittion it is possible that only one time trial minimum will be given on each race day.
During competition when vehicles must qualify for a specific class, time trials will be completed by session ONLY. Do NOT go to staging until your bracket is called. A racer will not be allowed to qualify outside their class run session.

DIAL-IN RULE

You can change dial-in between rounds, but once you pass the head of staging, all dial-ins are FINAL. You may dial-in as fast and/or slow as your competition class allows.

TIME ONLY PASSES

Permission must be obtained from staging and have T.O. on windows.
Person driving the car must have a completed a tech card or alternate drivers card in the tower. Tower and staging lanes must be notified of the time only run and WHO is driving the car. Alternate driver must abide by ALL N.H.R.A. safety rules If the car is capable of running quicker than 6.39 (1/8 mile) or 9.99 (1/4 mile), then the alternate driver must be licensed the the N.H.R.A.
Cars will be run in Time Only as time permits. Be prepared at all time to run when called to the line.

LADDERED CLASSES

All ladder classes will have ladder posted prior to first roundin races that don't use a 1st round loser buy back. Racers will be given ample opportunity to notify tower of any changes needed (i.e. Breakage, Class Change, Etc.) Once the ladders are posted, they are final. Changes will only be made to correct tower errors. Each round after will also be laddered until a winner is determined. Lewistown Raceway will do everthing in its measn to eliminate multiple byes in one round set by ladder, however this may occur on some occasions when buy backs are involved.
Ladders will be determined by reaction time during one qualifing round session. All Summit Series racers will be given at least one qualifying session on either Saturday or Sunday race day. Lewistown Raceway will try its best to allow at least 2 time trials during these events unless unable, due to weather or technical difficulties. Please listen to the PA system to ensure the qualifying session. During the Summit Series Races held on Saturday, we will allow Time Only's during the later rounds of the first race ONLY. Do not expect to get Time Only in the first couple of rounds during the first Saturday race.
This will be the only qualifying session you will be allowed to qualify your vehicle for your laddered position. If for some reason you are not able to make the qualifying session, you will automatically be put in the bottom half of the ladder. If more than one vehicle does not make the ladder session, then the qualifying position will be determined by racers last name alphabetically at the bottom of the ladder.
For all classes that utilize a "1st Round Loser Buyback" ladders will be posted starting in Round 2.

LANE CHOICE

Lane choice during competition will be determined by the flip of a coin, unless otherwise specified, during special race events. Lane choice does not automatically go to the quicker of the two race vehicles.

COOL DOWN TIME

Track officials and weather permitting will determine cool down time. In the event that possible race delaying storms are present, cool down time will be shortened accordingly.

RE-RUNS

Any re-runs will be raced in the same lane and same car and driver. ANYONE CAUGHT DEVIATING FROM THIS RULE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
All Lewistown Raceway rules supersede any other outsied orgainzation (i.e. Diesel Drags, etc.) rules determining a re-run.
Lewistown Raceway has the final say in any race that might be determined a re-run. This rule supersedes any other outside orgainization (Diesel Drags, etc.)

SCOREBOARDS

Your Dial-in will be displayed on the scoreboards and dial-in boards during eliminations. In classes using Cross-Talk, a -(dash) will be displayed in front of the dial-in for a racer NOT wanting Cross-Talk. This will only be displayed on the dial-in board and not the score board. If this is not correct, DO NOT STAGE! Point to the scoreboard/dial-in board to let the starter know that it is incorrect. THERE WILL BE NO RE-RUNS FOR INCORRECT DIAL-IN. iT IS THE DRIVERS RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT LEWISTOWN RACEWAYS.

STAGING

Deep staging is allowed. It is the driver's responsiblilty to stage his/her vehicle immediately if you prefer to deep stage. Once your competitor has staged, the starter has the option of starting the tree immediatley once both lanes have staged. Do not wait or hesitate to deep stage. Do not courtesy stage. This responsibility is solely your decision and if the tree is activatedprior to you deep staging, then the run is final.
Courtesy staging is not mandatory. In the event that a racer "double bulbs" you, the clock does not start until you light your pre-stage bulb.
ENSURE E.T. IS WRITTEN PLAINLY AND VISIBLE TO THE TOWER. THIS IS TO BE LOCATED ON PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. IF RUNNING A CLASS THAT ALLOWS A PRO TREE, MAKE SURE THAT IT IS WRITTEN ON YOUR TECH CARD AND ON THE SIDE OF YOUR RACE VEHICLE. THE TREE CHOICE WILL REMAIN CONSISTANT THROUGH OUT THE EVENT AND THE RACER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHANGE IT ONE THE EVENT HAS STARTED.
Essential people only in staging lages, andy minors must be seated in cab of tow vehicle. Parent must sigh release at the ticket booth in order for children to be in restricted areas. All individuals in tow vehicles must be seated in the seat of the vehicle.
Time limit for pre-staging is 20 seconds after the 1st car has pre-staged. Staging is 10 seconds after both vehicles have pre-staged and one vehicle has staged. The tree will be activated after the 10 seconds has elapsed.
Roll-through and inappropiate staging only allowed in the High School and Junior Dragster Brackets.
After your burnout is complete, wait for the starter to motion you forward to stage. DO NOT PULL FORWARD UNTIL THE STARTER HAS MOTIONED YOU TO DO SO! THIS IS FOR SAFETY REASONS ONLY.

SUPER PRO ET: (1/8 Mile 4.40-7.49) (1/4 Mile 7.00 - 11.99) 5 TENTHS FULL TREE

Computer prohibited unless stock OEM equipment. See general regulation rule 9:1 Data recorders permitted. See general regulation rule 9:2 & 9:9.
Delay boxes permitted. One box/device only attached to trans bracket and/or throttle time only. Delay box may display delay amount. All wiring must be clearly identifiable for inspection.
Trans brake permited. Line Lock: 4-wheel line lock permitted. Automated shifter permitted. Throttle control permitted per N.H.R.A. rulebook.
Ignition: Stutter boxes prohibited. Starting line or high side rev limiter permitted. 2 Steps, rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices, legal unto themselves, but altered or installed so as to function as a down track RPM controller prohibited. Traction Control Device is prohibited under N.H.R.A. general regulations 9:11.
Switches and Buttons: All switches and/or buttons must be standard mechanical connection type. Infrared lasers, retinal scans, fingerprint light source or other non-mechanical type switch prohibited.
Cross Talk will be used during Super Pro and Electronics classes. If you do not want to use Cross-Talk, then you MUST HAVE THE LETTER "N" AFTER YOUR DIAL-IN.
Tow Vehicles Permitted.

PRO ET: (1/8 Mile 5.86-8.59) (1/4 Mile 8.00-13.99) 5 TENTHS FULL TREE

Computer prohibited unless stock OEM equipment. See Gener Regulation Rul 9:1. Data recorders prohibited. See General Regulation Rule 9:2 & 9:9/
Delay Box: Prohibited. Transbrake: Permitted. Line Lock: 4 wheel line lock permitted. Automatic shifter: Permitted.
Throttle Control: The driver must manually operat throttle. Electronic, pneumatics, hydraulics or any other device may in no way affect the throttle operation. A dead stop under the carburetor or throttle pedal is permitted. Throttle timers, counters prohibited.
Ignition: Stutter boxes prohibited. Starting line and/or "high side" rev limiters permitted. 2 steps, rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices, legal unto themselves but altered or installed so as to function as a down track RPM controller prohibited.
Switches and Buttons: All switches and/or buttons must be standard mechanical connection type. Infrared lasers, retinal scans, fingerprint light source or other non-mechanical type switch prohibited.
All electronics must be removed from the vehicle in order to race in Pro class. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Tow Vehicles Prohibited.

SPORTSMAN: (1/8 Mile 7.00-slower) (1/4 Mile 12.00-slower) 5 TENTHS FULL TREE

Computer prohibited unless stock OEM equipment. See General regulations rule 9:1 Data recorders prohibited. See general rule 9:2 & 9:9.
Delay Box: Prohibited. Transbrake: Prohibited. Line Lock: 4 wheel line lock prohibited. 2 wheel Line Lock permitted on non-drive wheels only.
Automatic Shifter: Prohibited unless OEM equipped.
Throttle Control: The driver must manually operate throttle. Electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics or any other device may in no way affect the throttle operation. A dead stop under carburetor or throttle pedal is permitted. Throttle timers, counters prohibited.
Ignition: Stutter boxes prohibited. Single stage rev-limiter permitted. Rev-limiters or any other RPM limiting devices, legal unto themselves but altered or installed so as to function as a down track RPM controller prohibited. Crank trigger ignition system prohibited unless OEM distributorless ignition.
Switches and Buttons: All switches and/or buttons must be standard mechanical connection type. Infrared lasers, retinal scans, fingerprint light source, or other non-mechanical type switch prohibited.
Tow Vehicles Prohibited.

HIGH SCHOOL: (1/8 Mile-slower) (1/4 Mile-11:00-slower)

N.H.R.A. rules regarding High School apply to ALL cars running 7.00 (1/8 Mile) 11.00 (1/4 Mile) and slower. It is each driver's and parent's responsibility to know the N.H.R.A. rules and abide by them at all times. Failure to abide by all N.H.R.A. mandated rules would lead to immediate disqualification.
Must have a parent or guardian complete a paternal consent form at the ticket booth the first race attended. High School racers will NOT be allowed to race or compete until this form is filled out each year.
The same rules as Pro and Sportsman apply with the following exception that delay boxes and trans brakes are NOT allowed. The High School Class is a foot brake class only. No cars quicker than 7.00 (1/8) 11.00 (1/4) allowed.
Must have proof of a valid driver's license.
Must wear N.H.R.A. approved safety equipment applicable to the E.T. of the car being raced.

JR DRAGSTER ET:

Must have a parent or guardian complete a parental consent form at the ticket booth the first race attended. Jr Dragster racers will NOT be allowed to race or compete until this form is filled out each year. New Jr Racers must complete licensing before allowed to enter competition..
Deep staging is allowed. It is the driver's responsibility to stage his/her vehicle immedialely if you prefer the deep stage. Once your competitor has staged the starter has the option of starting the tree immediately once both lanes have staged. Do not wait or hesitate to deep stage. Do not courtesy stage. This responsibility is solely you decision and if the tree is activated prior to you deep staging, then the run is final.
All Jr. Dragster drivers must self stage. No assistance from anyone is allowed to pre-stage the Jr Dragster.
The starting line official is the only one allowed to push the Jr. Dragster back in the event that the car has rolled through during the staging process. In elimination with one class, the starter can pull the car back. With 2 or more classes the Lightning Class will not be allowed to have the starter pull them back. NO PARENTS can touch the car after staging.
Must wear N.H.R.A. approved safety equipment applicable to the E.T. of the Jr Dragster being raced.
Jr Dragster participants are only allowed to run as quick as the Jr Drag Racing rules apply to the specific age categories.

LEWISTOWN RACEWAY POINTS SERIES

101 Show Up Points
100 Points per Rounds Won