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!