Please review these rules in order to keep Desert Thunder Raceway a safe
racing environment for all and follow these rules so that we all can
have fun racing.
Track Rules
- Consumption of
Alcoholic beverages or Drugs by drivers or crew members is strictly
prohibited. Consumption of Alcohol by a minor is strictly prohibited.
- Illegal narcotics or
drugs are not tolerated. If you are caught or suspected of using or
having illegal narcotics or drugs the Sheriff will be notified.
- If you feel that you
have had too much to drink, please notify the Sheriffs or track
personnel for a safe ride home.
- Vandalism or
fighting will result in being permanently barred from Desert Thunder
Raceway.
- No Glass bottles are
allowed on Desert Thunder property.
- All pit vehicles,
pit bikes, scooters, ATV’s and other pit vehicles must display
competition number and yield to race vehicles at all times. You must
have a valid driver’s license to operate any pit vehicle. Keep speed
below 5 mph. Violators will be asked to leave. Watch for children
and pedestrians at all times!
- Return road is for
racers only, and speed will be kept to a minimum at all times.
- Grudge races are
allowed, BUT you must line up in the same staging lane one behind the
other and notify staging operator.
- Working tail lights
are required at all times track lighting is on.
- Pit arm bands are
required in pit area, including drivers.
- This is a family
environment, please keep your language appropriate. You will be asked
to leave for use of inappropriate language.
- We have Sheriff
Deputies on premises for any problems that may arise.
- Courtesy staging is
in effect. No deep staging! The starter will back you up 1 time only
if tree has not activated during time trials only.
- All vehicles must
have a tech sticker before participating.
- Making your class
call is your responsibility.
- All complaints will
be directed to tech official. Anyone addressing complaints to
starting line personnel may be disqualified.
- Cheating is not
allowed and will result in immediate disqualification.
- Cars running 6.0 or
faster must deploy a parachute. If you don't deploy parachute
and go into sand pit or farther, you will be disqualified.
- Stay in your lane
all the way to the end of the shutdown area. Tower lane has right of
way. Return road is for racers only.
- Passengers allowed
during time trials only in cars or trucks slower than 9 sec 1/8 mile.
All passengers must be 12 or older, meet safety requirements & have signed a
release.
- Driving recklessly
on Desert Thunder Raceway property will not be tolerated.
- If your car breaks
during time trials or eliminations, no refunds or rainchecks will be given.
STREET CAR – 9.00 and
slower 1/8 mile
DRIVELINE: Drive shaft
loop mandatory on any vehicle using racing slicks.
HELMET: Recommended,
SN 90 or newer mandatory on all entries running 8.59 1/8 mile or
quicker. Entries running 8.60 1/8 mile & slower, helmet is recommended
ROLL BAR: Recommended
WINDOWS: Required and
rolled up.
TRANSMISSION: Neutral
safety switch required
SUPER STREET – 7.50
to 9.00 1/8 mile
DRIVELINE: Drive shaft
loop required on any vehicle which uses racing slicks.
HELMET: SN 90 or newer
mandatory.
ROLL BARR/ROLL CAGE:
Roll bar or roll cage is mandatory on all convertibles
WINDOWS: Required and
rolled up
RACE CAR – 6.50 to
7.49 1/8 mile. ALL ABOVE PLUS
AXLES: Aftermarket
axles and axle retention device mandatory on entries running 6.99 and
quicker 1/8 mile.
DRIVELINE: 1 DRIVE
SHAFT LOOP MANDATORY.
Driver restraint: Must
meet SFI 16.1
FLEX PLATE/FLY WHEEL
SHIELD: Mandatory if vehicle exceeds 135 mph.
ROLL BAR: Mandatory
/CAGE: required if car exceeds 135 mph
WINDOWS: Required and
rolled up.
QUICK CAR – 0 to 6.49
1/8 mile
Must meet all IHRA
regulations as outlined in the Rule Book
See track technical
official for tech sticker.
Cars running 6.0 or
faster must deploy a parachute. If you don't deploy parachute
and go into sand pit or farther, you will be disqualified.
Motorcycle and
4-Wheeler
HELMET: Full coverage
SN 90 or newer helmet
CLOTHING: Leather or
Kevlar Jacket; gloves; full length protective pants and appropriate
footwear required
JR Dragster
HELMET: SN 90 or newer
– ARM RESTRAINTS – NECK COLLAR
CLOTHING: Jacket
meeting SFI spec 3.2A-1 as well as full length pants, shoes, socks and
gloves
RESTRAINT SYSTEM: Five
point, 1¾“ wide minimum driver restraint system mandatory. (See IHRA
Rule Book for specific details)
Sponsors: We
welcome all sponsors (small and large) and must say that this type of
heads-up racing draws the attention of the average spectator in a big
way. Whether it's $100.00, $300.00, $500.00, or $1,000.00, your
advertising dollar will go a long way and be greatly appreciated.
Due to the cost of maintaining nitrous, turbo, and blower cars, our
participants and every track owner wants to put on a good show and will
greatly appreciate your help.
Help us make this organization a success!