Track Rules

Alcoholic Beverages
Participating drivers and crewmembers are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages

while the Participant is still racing. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in RESTRICTED AREAS!

Auto Start
Once both vehicles are pre-staged and the first vehicle stages, the second car has fifteen seconds to

stage before the tree is automatically activated. This predetermined amount of time is referred to as "Time Out".

If the second car fails to stage before the system "Times Out". It will be given a red light.

Burn Outs
All burn outs must be within the designated areas only and using water only. Crewmembers are NOT

permitted to hold or touch the vehicle during the burn out. Only those vehicles allowed to do so by the

2004 IHRA Rulebook are permitted to cross the Starting Line during their burn out.

Buybacks
First Round losers have the option of buying back. Buybacks will run in 2nd Round. No points will be

given for any Racer who wins the Buyback Round and continues to race.

Bye Runs
The Winner of the Bogey Race will receive the Bye Run in the first round. If an even number of cars run, the Bye Run will carry until it is used. For second round until conclusion of the race, Bye Runs will be picked by computer, according to best reaction time from the previous round. You can receive only one Bye Run per race.  One second will be added to the reaction time of any racer who already had a bye, to insure that one driver does not qualify for two bye runs.

Class Specifications (All Classes)
Stutter boxes and "Timed Down Track Throttle Stops" are prohibited. All traction control devices are

prohibited unless OEM equipment for vehicle is used.

Class Specifications (Non-Electronics) for Modified
No electronics allowed. Single Stage Line Lock only on Non Drive Wheels. No Timer on Nitrous System.  No Air, pneumatic or Electric Shifters allowed. No Trans Brakes. Clutch Operated Cars are allowed to run Two Steps. No Delay Boxes. Shift Lights are legal. The illegal electronic item may not be disconnected, it must be completely removed from the vehicle. Factory (OEM) installed computers are allowed. Door cars only. Left steer roadsters permitted.

Class Specifications (Electronics) for TOP ET
Delay Boxes, Trans Brakes, Two Steps, Playback Tachs, Air Throttles, used as Launch Control Devices, factory (OEM) installed computers will be allowed, but no lap top computers while in competition are allowed.  On board computers, data recorders and wheel pickup sensing devices will not be allowed. The illegal electronic item may not be disconnected, it must be completely removed from the vehicle. No throttle control devices.

Contingency Awards
Contingency will be verified after the final round of eliminations. To be eligible for contingency awards, the following criteria must be adhered to:  VMP and Sponsor Decals must be placed on both sides of the vehicle; All decals and products must be on the entry prior to the first round of eliminations; and decals must not be altered or overlaid.

Dial-Ins
All cars must have their vinyl number and dial-in on the left side of the vehicle. Bodied cars must also

have their number and dial-in on the back windshield. Bikes are required to have plates mounted on the

left side of the vehicle showing Bike Number and Dial-In. All Dial-Ins must be legible in the tower. By

staging the vehicle, ALL competitors have accepted their dial-in and all track conditions. NO changes may be made to dial-in after the vehicle crosses the ready line at the head of staging and proceeds under the tower.

It is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER to check the dial-in boards and scoreboards for proper dial-in. There will be NO re-runs because of incorrect dial-in for either competitor.

Disqualification for the Event
All standard disqualification rulings and guidelines of event operations, as covered in the 2004 IHRA Rule Book, will be utilized while conducting all VMP drag racing events. Additional rules involving possible disqualification may be imposed at the absolute discretion of the Track Officials. Penalty for cheating:  Track Discretion. Penalty depends on severity of infraction. Decision will be made by Track Manager and/or Race Director.

Disqualification for the Season
Any racer in possession of illegal equipment in his or her car for their class who have been verbally warned once, will be permanently disqualified from the Points Program for the 2004 racing season. Any points that were accumulated prior to the second infraction will be forfeited.

Eliminator Time Breaks
The eliminator structure will remain in effect with the following time breaks:
                                     Eighth Mile            Quarter Mile
TOP ET                          0-7.99                   0-12.99
Modified                         All Run                  9.01-Slower
Motorcycle                     All Run                  14.49 - Quicker
Street Points                   7.00-Slower          10.00-Slower
Junior Dragster               7.90 - Slower               N/A

Express Tech
All Registered Racers are eligible for Express Tech. Each Registered Racer will be given one Express Tech Sticker, after completion of Tech, per vehicle registered. If original vehicle is no longer in use, the original sticker must be turned in prior to receiving a new sticker for the new vehicle. VMP reserves the right to re-inspect the vehicle during any event.

Firearms/Glass Containers
No firearms or glass containers are ever permitted. Violation of this provision WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE PARK AND POSSIBLE ARREST.

Gold Club Parking
Gold Club Parking: Registered Racer $225. Gold Club Parking will be honored at these Sat-Sun ET Points
 Mar 19(Sat), Mar 26(Sat), Apr 10(Sun), Apr 16(Sun), May 21 (Sat), Jun 11 (Sat), Jul 9 (Sat), Jul 17 (Sun),
Jul 23 (Sat), Aug 7 (Sun), Sep 11(Sun), Sep 24 (Sat). .  Each Gold Club Parking Space purchased includes one Gold Club Buyback. The Gold Club Buyback can be used ONCE in lieu of money for any regular Buyback at events where Gold Club Parking is honored.

Insurance Regulations
You MUST BE 16 years of age to operate any wheeled vehicle and 14 years of age for access into restricted areas with a Crew Ticket and a signed Parental Waiver. Violations will not be tolerated.

Junior Dragsters
Junior Dragsters will be limited to one pull back after completing the burnout. They will be allowed one pull back in case of over staging in addition to the one pull back already mentioned, but this is done by the starter. No one other than track officials are allowed past the Starting Line Cones. Junior's must stage themselves. Junior Dragsters will get two time runs. Jackshaft Counters may be run during time trials but MUST be disconnected during eliminations. No wheel sensors allowed.

Lane Choice in Eliminations
Lane Choice is determined by which lane you enter as long as two staging lanes of opposite sides are full. If vehicles are in single file, lane choice is determined by the first car out of the staging lane. Once Paired by computer, lane choice will be decided by Reaction Time from the previous round of competition. One second will be added to the reaction time of any racer who already had a Bye to insure that one driver does not qualify for more than one Bye Run. However, this one second addition will not effect who gets lane choice. Lane Choice will be based on actual reaction times from the previous round.

Lane Choice for Time Trials
The lane you enter determines lane choice. Lanes 1, 3, 5, and 7 will put you in the left lane. Lanes 2,4, 6, and 8 will put you in the right lane. Final lane choice will be determined by Track Officials.

Vehicle Competition Numbering
All vehicles will be required to have their track code (VM for Virginia Motorsports Park) and their competition number PERMANENTLY displayed on all four sides for bodied cars, both sides for open bodied cars and motorcycles. The track code must be the same size as the number.
Pairing
Top ET, and Modified will be Paired by computer starting with 16 cars or less based on Reaction Time from the previous round of competition. Motorcycles will be Paired by computer starting with 8 bikes or less based on Reaction Time from the previous round of competition. Junior Dragsters will be Paired and Lane Choice decided by card draw prior to first round.

Points Registration
You must register to participate in the ET Points Series prior to the 5th event of the series.

Purse Payout
You must participate in the round in order to get paid for that round. If you break after money rounds start, you must notify Race Control. All purse pay out checks will be mailed to the qualified contestants the first regularly scheduled workday after the race.

Racer Refunds
Racer’s that fail tech or break prior to First Round must have Tech sign off on their ticket. A refund based on the current Refund Policy posted in Race Control will be given that day only. Should an activity cause the race to be cancelled prior to completion of First Round, the full price, less Racer Fund contribution, will be refunded at the ticket gate that day only.

Restricted Areas
Competitors and Crewmembers may enter portions of the Restricted Areas only while wearing the proper wristband. Wristbands are given after the proper waiver is signed at the Technical Inspection Station or Race Control. Restricted Areas include the Staging Lanes, Starting Line, Race Track, Return Roads, Chase Road, Short Road, and other areas marked as Restricted.

Spectator/Crew Refunds
Should an activity cause the race to be cancelled prior to completion of First Round, the full price will be

refunded at the ticket gate that day only.

Starting Line Area
The following formula will be used to determine the maximum number of crewmembers allowed past the

Ready Line at the Head of Staging: TOP ET=1, Modified=1, Motorcycle=1, Street Points=1, Junior Dragster=2, and Test and Tune=1. Once pre-staged light is lit, crew member(s) must be behind the retaining wall.

Team Points Registration
You must register to participate as a Team, with a maximum of two members allowed, prior to the

5th event of the series.

Tie Breaker
If a tie occurs in the first 20 positions in the final points standings for all classes, reaction times from winning rounds of all points races will be averaged. The best and the worst will be discarded. the driver with the best average wins the tie.

Trans Brake Testing
There will be no testing of Trans Brakes anywhere including the Pits, Staging Lanes or in the Tunnel.

Warm Ups
Any time the vehicle is running, whether the vehicle is parked on the pavement or on jack stands, the

driver or crewmember MUST REMAIN IN THE VEHICLE. Vehicles may be warmed up in the pits, 15 miles per hour speed limit MUST be observed.