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Rules and Regulations
Times
Pit Gates: Open at 8 a.m. for day races and 2 p.m. for night races
Tech Inspection: Day races 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Night races 2 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Time Trials: Lanes open 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for days and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for nights
Eliminations: begin at 2 p.m. for days and 7 p.m. for nights
Fuel Sales: will only be available during Tech Times
Admission
Spectator $15
Military/Senior/IHRA/ADRA/Advance Purchase $ 12
Kids 10 and under FREE
*** Advance Purchase tickets are available at reduced rates in the Gift Shop***
Pitside Parking Car/Truck $5
Pitside Parking Oversize Vehicle $10
Wednesday General Admission $12
Season Tickets
Season General Admission $325
Season Pitside Parking Car/Truck $75
Season Pitside Parking Oversize Vehicle $150
A season pitside parking pass will be needed for pitside entry for non-racers before the day of the event.
Season passes WILL NOT allow entry for Wednesday Test and Tune.
Classes
All Classes: Stutter boxes and timed down track throttle stops are prohibited. All vehicles running 9.00 or 150 miles per hour or
quicker must have chassis certification.
Top Eliminator: See specific Top Eliminator Rules on page 10
Quick 8
• Dial: 0-8.49, Handicap start
• Qualification: qualified field based on ET
• Delay Box, Transbrakes, two steps and playback tachs are allowed. Onboard computers, data recorders, etc. are prohibited
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Entry Fee: $60, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $1500
• Tow Vehicles: Limited to non full size vehicles, must use return road to go to top end
• Qualifying Sessions: There will be two qualifying sessions for this class. One at noon, the second at 1 p.m. No quick 8 car
will be allowed to make a pass after the second session. Entrants are not required to make both sessions, but must run at
least one.
• Lanes: If qualifying during both sessions, alternate lanes must be used for each pass. Violators may be disqualifed from the
event. If a race official (lane director) puts you in same lane as run before to keep event moving, then it will not result in a DQ.
• Ladder: Top half of field will race the bottom half of the field. IE: 1 v. 8, 2 v. 7, 3 v. 6, 4 v. 5
• Lane Choice: 1st round goes to lowest qualifier, each additional round will go to the lowest dial-in between the two
competitiors. If the same dial-in, then it will go to the fastest speed.
Top ET
• Dial: 0 - 11.99, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box, Transbrakes, two steps and playback tachs are allowed. Onboard computers, data recorders, etc. are prohibited
• Entry Fee: $60, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $1500
• Tow Vehicles: Only entries quicker than 9.99 can have tow vehicle. Limited to non full size vehicles ONLY, must use return
road to go to top end
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Modified ET
• Dial: 0-11.99, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box: NOT Allowed. Transbrakes and two steps allowed
• Entry Fee: $60, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $1500
• Tow Vehicles: Only entries quicker than 9.99 can have tow vehicle. Limited to non full size vehicles ONLY, must use return
road to go to top end
Super ET
• Dial: 12.00 and slower, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box: NOT Allowed. Transbrakes and two steps allowed
• Entry Fee: $60, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $500
• Tow vehicles: Not permitted
Open Air (ET Bike/Snowmachine)
• Vehicles: Motorcycles and Snowmachines
• Dial: Open, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box: NOT Allowed
• Entry Fee: $60, vehicle and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $500
• Tow vehicles: Not permitted
High School
• Dial: Any ET dial, handicap start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Entry Fee: $15, car and driver only
• Payback: Trophy only
• Points: Points will be kept, trophies awarded to top two at end of season
Trophy class
• Dial: Any ET dial, handicap
• Tree: 5 tenths full tree
• Payback: No cash payout, trophy only
• Entry Fee: $30, car and driver only
• Points: No Points
Junior Dragster
• Dial: Any ET dial, handicap
• Entry Fee: $15, car and driver only
• Tree: 5 tenths full tree
• Payback: No cash payout, trophies only
• Points: Points will be kept, trophies to top 5 at season end
• Track length: 1/8-mile
King of the Street
• See King of the Street Flyer for details on page 11
Street Performance
• See Street Performance Flyer for details on page 12
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Truck Performance
• Dial: Open, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box: NOT Allowed. Transbrakes and two steps allowed
• Entry Fee: $40, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Tow vehicles: Not permitted
TCR Racing
• See TCR rules for specifics on page 13
Money Bracket
• Dial: Open, handicap start
• Tree: 5 tenths full tree
• Entry Fee: $50 to enter, $20 to buyback first round
• Payback: 100% entry fee payback, 60/40 split between top two
Money Bracket Bonus
• A bonus payout will be awarded to the driver that does the best in money bracket events at season end.
• Bonus payout will be a minimum of $500.
• A point system will be used to determine winner of the bonus payout. This point system and points will only be used for the
money bracket events.
• Points will be earned as follows (& awarded during the three holiday money bracket races only)
o Winner 85 points
o Runner Up 62 points
o Semi final loss 50 points
o Quarter final loss 40 points
• If a tie for points lead after the last event exists, it will be awarded as follows:
o Most event wins (of the money bracket events)
o Most final finishes (of the money bracket events)
o Most amount of money earned (of the money bracket events)
o If unable to award bonus, it will be split amongst top two
IHRA Race of Champions
• Open to top 10 finishers in each of the following classes: Top Eliminator, Quick 8, Top ET, Mod ET, Open Air, Street
Performance Series
• Entry Fee: FREE for car and driver
• Payback: Top Finisher gets IHRA Iron Man trophy on display in the lounge
• Dial: Maximum dial 15.00, handicap start
• Entries: Must be bracket cars. IE: Open Air entries must race a car or truck
• Buyback: First round losers can buy back into a cash bracket for $20
Credentials
Wristbands: are to be worn at all times while on Alaska Raceway Park property. Anyone at any time while on Alaska Raceway Park
property not wearing a valid wristband will be asked to leave.
Wristbands are to be worn by everyone: Drivers, Crew and Spectators.
Alterations: Wristbands that have been cut or altered will be considered null and void.
Sneak-ins: Sneak-ins or stowaways will NOT BE TOLERATED. Teams found to have a member without a valid wristband or
individuals with them that did not pay as crew or spectators will LOSE ALL POINTS accumulated up to that point in the season. They
will forfeit their race entry and will be disqualified from the event.
Placement: Wristbands are to be worn on wrist only. They are NOT TO BE WORN on hat, belt, belt loop, jacket, or anything else.
This is neccesary so track officials can quickly locate credentials on your person.
Parking passes: must be posted in the front windshield or dash. Vehicles that are required to have a pass but do not will be
considered sneak-ins and will be handled as such.
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Tow vehicles must have registration sticker and competition number clearly posted. Tow vehicles without these are not allowed on
Alaska Raceway Park property.
Tow Vehicles, ATV's & Scooters
Only vehicles running 9.99 or quicker are allowed to use a tow vehicle.
Tow vehicles must immediately follow the race vehicle down the track if it is a full-sized vehicle(TOP ELIMINATOR ONLY). The return
road is to be used to go retrieve race vehicle if your tow vehicle is an atv or scooter.
During tow back, tow vehicles should observe all return road speed limits and safety rules.
Use of ATV's or scooters in the pits is prohibited, unless it is registered with the track for track use.
Only registered tow vehicles, ATV's and scooters will be allowed access on Alaska Raceway Park property. Operators of any
registered vehicle must also be a listed person on registration card on file with Alaska Raceway Park.
If any irresponsible use or a non-registered operator on any ATV/scooter/etc. will have privileges revoked for the remainder of the
season and possible loss of class points.
Tow vehicles must have competition number, class, and Alaska Raceway Park registration sticker on it.
The registered owner of tow vehicle is responsible for tow vehicle at all times while at Alaska Raceway Park and accepts any
disciplinary actions taken by track officials for rule infractions with tow vehicle.
Registering Tow Vehicles, ATV's, Etc.
Registration stickers are to be requested when purchasing tech slips/entry for an event. You will be given a registration form, which is
to be filled out and returned. After registration is filled out and returned to Alaska Raceway Park staff a registration sticker will be
issued.
Registration stickers for full size vehicles should be put on driver's side windshield. ATV and scooter registration stickers should be
placed near competition number and in plain sight.
Alaska Raceway Park is under no obligation to grant use of an ATV or scooter if it is determined there is not a necessary or practical
use for one.
Registered operators should be limited to owner and crew.
*Any questions can be directed to Steve Mihalka, track manager at 354-7223.
Early Pit Access
Early pit access will only be available to racers and crew and season ticket holders with season parking pass.
Spectator parking lot will be available for overnight parking to anyone not possessing these credentials.
Pit gates will be locked until scheduled opening the day of the event. If early access is requested, you will need to contact track
management at 354-7223.
Spectators must have a season parking pass to gain early entry before the event.
This policy is necessary to assure everyone purchases, signs, and fills out any necessary forms to satisfy any guidelines regarding
liabilities towards the track.
General
General: Alaska Raceway Park follows the rules and guidelines set forth by the current IHRA rulebook. Our classes do not always
coincide with IHRA classes, so please refer to the "Summit Sportsman Safety and General Rules" on pages 90 through 104. Overall
safety rules are on pages 105 to 140.
Radio/Speakers: Alaska Raceway Park broadcasts over FM station 95.1. If you are not parked next to a speaker, it is your
responsibility to secure a radio so you can hear announcements.
Garbage: On multi day events, feel free to ask for garbage bags for your trash. You can dispose of it in the dumpsters or securely tie it
and track officials will pick it up for you. Please remember we can't dump the trash if you have it blocked in with your vehicles.
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Waste Oil: Containers are provided by the shop for disposal of waste oil. Please notify ARP officials if any spillage has occurred, so it
can be cleaned immediately.
Fires: Please keep your campfire confined to a 2' x 3' space, and please have water or an extinguisher handy in the event of an
emergency.
Fireworks: Fireworks are NOT allowed.
Noise: No race engines can fire up after 10pm or before 9am in the morning. NO OPEN HEADERS after 10 pm as well. Please help
keep the noise down in consideration of our neighbors. All outside radios must be turned off at midnight.
Dogs/Pets: All dogs/pets must remain on a leash and preferably enclosed in your trailer or a kennel.
Children: In the interest of safety, children are not allowed to ride their bikes, roller blades, or scooters in the pits during the event.
Parents are encouraged to keep a safe eye on their children. No unlicensed drivers are allowed on ATVs. No riding on the
racetrack at any time.
Alcoholic Beverages: All alcohol must be consumed in the lounge area or on the beer deck. NO alcohol will be allowed in the pits or
restricted areas during an event. No alcohol may be consumed by any racer or crewmember until the final race event has been
completed. All offenders risk loss of racing and/or admission privileges for the season.
Illegal Drugs: Defined as any substance defined and prohibited by state and/or federal laws. Possession, use, sale or intent to
distribute any illegal drug substances, as defined above, is prohibited in any form, by any participant (driver, crewmember, spectator,
etc.) at any race event, either on the drag race grounds, or in any area considered to be used in the operation of Alaska Raceway Park.
Any person found to be in the possession, under the influence of an illegal drug, or attempting to sell or distribute any type of illegal
drug shall be immediately suspended from any further events conducted at Alaska Raceway Park for the entire season, and will be
subject to local, state and federal penalties. All ARP officials have been directed to immediately contact track management and local
law enforcement should they find anyone in violation of this drug policy. Should you witness the use of illegal substances, please
contact an ARP official. Your information will be held in confidence. Let's keep our track drug free.
Safety
Restricted Areas: Any person under eighteen (18) years of age must have a Minor's release form signed by parent or legal guardian
before they will be allowed in a restricted area. These forms are available at the Pit Entrance and the Tech Station.
Restricted areas are:
• Staging Lanes
• Water Box
• Drag Strip
• Shutdown Area
• Return Road
Minor's Release: Any person under eighteen (18) years of age must have a Minor's Release form signed by parent or legal guardian
before they will be allowed to participate in any racing event, regardless of class. New: If a minor's release form is signed at the
beginning of the season by both parents or legal guardians, it will be kept on file and a new one will not have to be filled out at each
event.
Off Limits Areas: The following areas are off limits to racers, crew, and spectators:
• The Spectator and Pit Entrance Booths
• The Base of the Tower
• The Top of the Tower
• The Storage Barn
• Any and all ARP vehicles or track maintenance equipment
• Storage areas and back rooms of the lounge and snack bar
Lane Safety: Should your car get "loose" or "out of control", get off the throttle and drive through. Crossing lane boundaries show
boating, or driving in a manner deemed risky to other drivers, track crew or spectators will not be tolerated. Any driver deemed unsafe
will be given one verbal/written warning. If unsafe driving continues, their racing rights will be suspended.
Motorcycle Wheelies/Stunts/Tricks: Wheelies on the track are permitted during test and tune single passes and if officials have been
notified. Wheelies during a race or on any other area besides the quarter mile race surface are not allowed and will be subject to
disciplinary action. The first offense is subject to a warning; the second offense will be immediate removal from the ARP grounds, and
possible suspension for the season.
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Jacks & Jack Stands: No work will be done on any vehicle while the vehicle is being supported by only one jack. Additional safety
devices such as jack stands are required to provide protection in the event of a jack failure.
Race Procedure
Entrance Booths: You must pay your entry fee to receive your technical inspection sheet (Tech Slip). Entry fees paid allow entry for
one race vehicle and if applicable one tow vehicle. (the vehicle that tows the race vehicle to the track)
Reserved Pit Parking: Paved pit spots are reserved for the season. ARP management must have verbal or written release from
reserved spot renter for someone else to use that spot. We will request that you move, or be towed from the spot if necessary. The
area reserved for snowmachines and bikes is located at the end of the staging lanes by the shop annex. Please do not park additional
vehicles on that area.
Pit Parking: Pit Parking is reserved for race vehicles and their tow vehicles. All other vehicles will be required to pay $5 or $10.
Reduced rate passes can be purchased for multi day events
Tech Slips: Drivers will not be able to compete unless the tech slip is completely filled out. Make sure to have the correct mailing and
contact information, as well as the information about your vehicle and sponsor info. Sponsor information can be provided on the back of
your tech slip. Please also remember that sponsor info is limited to three lines of 80 characters each, so try to list your major sponsors
only.
Tech Inspection: All vehicles registered to run either Test & Tune or competition MUST be inspected by the ARP tech inspector. No
race vehicle will be allowed in the staging lanes or the drag strip until tech has been satisfied. Before entering the tech station please
be certain that your tech sheet has been completely filled out, driver safety gear is in vehicle, and vehicle is race ready.
Staging Lanes: During time trials, please use lanes 1 & 2 for slower cars, and reserve lanes 3 & 4 for quicker cars (10.00 or quicker).
The lane boss will do everything possible to allow everyone equal time to run through. During eliminations, lanes 5 and 6 will be kept
open for Test and Tune, and Top Eliminator. Junior Dragsters will use the edge of lane one to line up in, and lanes 1 through 4 will be
used for bracket classes. During eliminations, please keep this in mind:
• Top ET lanes three (3) and four (4), tow vehicles go down return road
• Modified ET lanes one (1) and two (2), tow vehicles go down return road
• Super ET lanes three (3) and four (4)
• Trophy lanes one (1) and two (2)
• Open Air (Bikes & Sleds) lanes one (1) and two (2)
• Lanes five (5) and six (6) will always be reserved for Test and Tune and Top Eliminator.
Jr. Dragsters have their own "lane". Please try to line up single file and as close to the fence as possible.
Water Box: Your vehicle will be guided into the water box by an ARP official, or one of your crewmembers. Burnouts will be started
when signaled to do so by the official ARP starter.
Traction Compound: Traction compound may only be used in the area marked in yellow. Traction compound may not be used on the
starting line.
Burn Outs: Vehicles running 9.99 or quicker are the only ones allowed to burn out across the start line. Regardless of ET, all King of
the Street entries cannot burnout across the line. All other entries will be disqualified for burning out across the line. One crewmember
is permitted in front of the vehicle for backing purposes for entries running 9.99 or quicker. All rolling burnouts must be started before
the starting line. Absolutely no holding a vehicle during a burn out.
Starting: The lights on the tree come down on either a .4 tenths Pro-Tree or a .5 tenths Full Tree, depending on class.
Competition
Driver's Meetings: Driver's meetings are held at the base of the tower before eliminations. Attendance is mandatory.
Pairings: Pairings will be determined in the lanes. There are no back-outs, you must race who you draw or lose the round. Chips will
be used to determine who has lane choice, and who your opponent is. EX: Top ET has lanes 3 & 4. Two chips go in the head of
staging's pouch. The first chip pulled (either 3 or 4) will have lane choice. The chips go back in the pouch. The next chip pulled is the
opponent.
Bye Runs: Will be given at random in the tower until the last three vehicles, at that time it will be decided by flip of a coin. On a solo
pass, a driver who has the "bye" need only to break the beams to receive the win. A bye is considered used if that driver was not
paired in the staging lanes or paired due to breakage of another competitor. A driver who has the bye, races and wins, carries the bye
to the next round. A driver may only have one bye per competition, unless all three in the semis have had a bye already.
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Changing vehicles or classes: A driver may qualify a car and then withdraw from competition, and another driver may enter that car
providing tech has not closed, and the second driver qualifies the car in the next qualifying session, if one remains. The qualifying
points go to the second driver if he qualifies the car. Contestants may not set records or qualify with one vehicle then compete in
eliminations with another vehicle. If you need to change classes, contact the tech inspector.
Dial-In: Dial-ins may be changed after every round during eliminations. Dial-ins may not be changed in the event of a re-run. Please
make your dial-in large and legible. The tower will input the dial-in as they see it. Dial-ins will be displayed on the boards in the starting
line. If you stage your vehicle, you've accepted the tower's interpretation of your dial-in. It is your responsibility to make sure your
dial-in is legible.
Pre Staging: Once you've started your burn out, there is one minute to pre stage. 9.99 or quicker vehicles have 2 minutes to pre
stage. Pre staging involves moving your car forward to the starting line, until the top light on the tree in your lane has been lit.
Courtesy Staging involves waiting until your opponent has pre staged to inch forward and completely stage your vehicle. Racers who
do not use courtesy-staging techniques may be subject to disqualification.
Staging: ARP uses the TSI timing system with Auto Start.
• When the first racer completely stages the computer will start a 20-second timer. The other racer has 20 seconds to
completely stage his/her car. If the 2nd car is not completely staged in 20 seconds, the red light will come on in that lane and
the tree will countdown to start the first racer.
• After both cars have completely staged, the tree will countdown after a selected random delay. Depending on the class, that
delay will be between 1-1.5 seconds, 2-2.5 seconds, or 3-3.5 seconds.
• The pre-stage bulbs have no effect on the Auto Start.
• Deep staging is illegal. Both the pre-stage and the stage lights must be lit when the tree countdown begins or a DS Foul will
be committed and the red light will come on in that lane.
*Note - DS Fouls do not occur in the Junior Dragster class*
• Backing out from being completely staged will result in your run being terminated.
• No crew person may be in front of the front wheel of the car during the staging process.
Dual Infractions/Breakage: In the event of dual infractions on a competitive run, the car making the worst infraction will be disqualified.
If infractions are of equal rank, the first infraction shall be disqualified.
Breakouts: On any run of a handicap eliminator, if both cars breakout, the car breaking out the least will be declared the winner. If
both cars breakout the same amount, the "first-to-finish" shall be declared the winner.
Black Flag Rule: Any points racer that makes a run causing an "interruption" during qualifying or eliminations will be penalized.
"Interruption" is defined as a cleanup "anywhere on the track" requiring the use of cleaning agents, oil absorbent, or mechanical support
(i.e. sweeper), etc. to assist in the cleaning process.
PENALTY: Each "Interruption" will result in the loss of 15 points. There will be no monetary penalty or loss of run.
NOTE: Wiping up drops of liquid, removal of objects like blower belts or miscellaneous parts does not constitute an "Interruption". This
penalty applies only to "interruptions" caused from engine contents (liquid, metal, etc.) and related systems. It does not apply to fuel,
fire extinguishing systems, drive line parts, wheels, tires, brake systems, etc. An oil cleanup resulting from a crash will not result in a
penalty unless the accident was a result of depositing oil on the track.
Penalties will not be assessed during test and tune.
Electronics: Delay boxes may be used, depending on class specs. No working throttle stops or any device that regulates speed will
be allowed.
Brake Racing: Brake racing is not allowed.
Shut Down: When you've passed through the ET and MPH lights, begin your normal shut down procedures. Please do not attempt to
put the transmission into neutral. For safety reasons, an ARP official will be at the turnout area to direct racing traffic. Please pay close
attention to his signals. You MUST continue to wear all safety equipment until you have completely stopped in the turn out area. The
ARP official will assist you with your gear and parachutes only at your request. If there is congestion at the first top end turnout, the top
end official may wave you to the second exit. Be prepared to follow his direction.
Tow Vehicles: Only vehicles running 9.99 seconds or quicker are allowed to use a tow vehicle. All other classes must return to their pit
area under their own power. Full size tow vehicles permitted only for Top Eliminator entries, all other classes must use ATV type tow
rigs. Tow vehicles must have the competition number on the vehicle, and may wish to have the racers dial in displayed for better
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legibility. Passengers must be completely inside the vehicle. Tow vehicles must immediately follow the race vehicle. ATV tow vehicles
must use the return road to retrieve their race vehicle, and should observe all return road speed limits and safety rules.
Return Road: The speed limits on the return road are 30mph until the first spectator seating area, 15mph until the ET Booth, and 5mph
in the pits. If you experience technical problems, pull off the return road onto the grass and request assistance from an ARP official.
Should you experience any problems from spectators or witness any spectator causing problems by the return road, please bring it to
the attention of any ARP official. No vehicles may use the racetrack for return purposes without the race director's approval.
Time between Rounds: The time allotted for each class between rounds of eliminations will be decided by the race director and may
vary per conditions. Normal time for Top Eliminator will be one (1) hour. Quick 8, Top ET and Mod ET will be approximately 20
minutes. Expect shorter times in the final rounds.
Record Setting Procedures: Any records set must be backed up either the same day, or in the event of a multi day event, it must be
backed up during that same event. The back up run must be within 1% of the sub-record time.
Points
Alaska Raceway Park points are calculated as follows:
• 10 entry points will be awarded for each event entered up to 9 events
• 10 qualifying points will be awarded for qualifying for eliminations in Top Eliminator and Quick 8 only
• Competition points will be totaled from your best 15 finishes (ALL events in T/E and Q/8)
• 31 bonus attendance points will be awarded for entering 12 events; and will be awarded at the end of the season (For T/E
and Q/8 bonus points will be awarded for entering all of your events, regardless of qualification status)
• 5 points will be awarded in T/E class only for setting an ET track record (limit one per driver per event)
• Additional points will be added or deducted per the Black Flag Rule
• End of the season awards are to the top five (5) finishers in each points class
COMPETITION POINTS
Actual Field Size 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round 4th Round Runner Up Winner
4 or less 30 62 85
5 to 8 30 40 62 85
9 to 16 30 40 50 62 85
17 to 32 30 40 50 60 72 95
Ties for any place will be broken as follows:
1. Most event win points
2. Most event runner up points
3. Most rounds won
4. Most races attended
5. Head to head competition
6. Furthest in competition at a single event
If it is still a tie, money and awards will be split equally.
Teen Championship Racing will be awarded competition points only.
Disqualification: The track manager or tech inspector for Alaska Raceway Park reserve the right and authority to disqualify any
organization, vehicle, or participant from any event conducted at Alaska Raceway Park.
Participant Conduct: Drivers are fully responsible for the actions of their crew. Anyone, driver, crewmember, family member or
participant of a race team found to be acting in an unsportsmanlike manner, using improper language or conduct detrimental to racing,
including harassing, disturbing, becoming a nuisance to any track official or spectator, or refusing a request from a track official shall be
immediately disqualified, with no refund for entry or admission for the remainder of the day including any test & tune passes. A second
offense shall be penalized by a 30-day suspension from ARP. The third offense will result in suspension for the current season. ARP
reserves the right to call in law enforcement if necessary.
Refunds, Payouts, Trophies
Racer/Crew Rain Out Policy: In the event that weather problems prevent the completion of a racing event
• No Refunds
• If the cancellation is prior to eliminations, full credit will be given towards any other event during that racing
season.
• If the cancellation is during eliminations prior to finals, the final eliminations will be conducted on the next race
event.
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• Your wristbands must be presented at the gate to receive a rain check. Tech slips for cancelled events will be
held at the Pit Entrance Booth for the next event.
Racer Vehicle Breakage:
Competitors: Should your vehicle become unable to make a test and tune pass after passing tech inspection or be unable to
pass tech inspection, full credit will be applied to the next event in the current season. Should you break after making a test and
tune pass but prior to qualifications/eliminations, partial credit will be applied to your next event.
Test and Tune: If you are unable to pass tech inspection or make your first pass, full credit will be applied to the next event in
the current season.
Payouts: No payouts will be awarded without your full name, mailing address and social security number or Federal Tax I.D. number
on your tech slip. Your winnings will be reported to the IRS and you will receive a 1099 if you accumulate more than $600 during the
race season. Please notify ARP of any address changes.
Payout and Trophy Presentation: Will be held in the lounge after the final round of eliminations is run for that day. If you cannot
attend, please notify ARP officials and we will make arrangements to get your awards to you.
Media
Photos/Video: By participating in events at Alaska Raceway Park, you release your rights to be photographed and video taped. Those
media's may be used to promote Alaska Raceway Park's future events.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to
establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the conduct of all events, and by participating in
the events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result
from publications of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport
and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official. Only the track manager shall be empowered
to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions. No express or implied warranty of
safety shall result from such alterations of specifications. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of ARP
officials. The Alaska Raceway Park official decision is final.
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Top Eliminator Rules
Entry fee
• $50, car & two crew members
• None scheduled race event - $25 test and tune, car and driver only
Indexes
• Blown Nitro Dragsters, Funny Cars or Altereds 5.70
• Injected Nitro or Blown Alcohol Screw Blower Dragsters 6.00
• Blown Alcohol Dragsters with Roots Blowers 6.20
• Blown Alcohol Screw Blower or Injected Nitro Funny Cars 6.40
• Blown Alcohol Roots Style Funny Cars 6.60
• Pro-Mod Type Door Cars, Blown Alcohol or Nitrous 7.00
• Naturally aspirated Dragsters or Funny Cars 7.00
Race Procedure
• Qualification round at Noon to get paid.
• Top Four qualify for race ladder to be run at 2 pm and 4 pm.
• If a competitor fails to show for a round, the ladder will not be altered and points will be awarded accordingly
Payout
• All legitimate passes (defined as one within 2 tenths of your index) will be paid.
• If you run a legitimate pass, you get paid, whether you qualify or not
• Trophies for 1st and 2nd each scheduled event
• $100 per legitimate pass
• Doubles each legitimate pass thereafter
• No payout for test and tune passes
Bonus
• $50 for each round won
• $250 bonus for each record in Dragster, Pro Mod or Funny Car
• $500 bonus for Track Record
Records
• Dragster: 5.642 at 240.85
• Funny Car: 6.240 at 229.86
• Pro Mod: 6.88 at 198.07
• Naturally Aspirated Dragster:
• Track Record: 5.518 at 257.46
• Must be backed up within 1% margin at the same event.
Fees
• Oil Downs cost are $50, doubles each oil down per day
Points
• Points will be kept according to the ARP Points scale
• Black flag rule applies
• Year End Payout will be whatever the group accumulates and splits amongst themselves
• Year End trophies will be presented by ARP to top two along with Championship Jacket
Safety
• All IHRA rules apply, including Chassis Certification and Licensing
• Blower Restraints must be current SFI for 2006
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• Entry Fee: $50, Car and Driver only
• Prizes: $1,000 Pro Bracket Winner, $500 Street Bracket Winner
• Class is open to cars and trucks only
• Maximum ET for qualification is 14.99 seconds
• Minimum of eight vehicles to compete
• Any engine combination allowed. Engines are limited to one power additive (supercharger, nitrous,
turbocharger)
• Fuel is limited to racing gas or alcohol. NO Nitro
• Must have a current registration, seasonal tags are allowed, but no temp tags, registration must match VIN
and plates. NO Exceptions
• Must have DOT approved street tires with factory tread (any width) or slicks (maximum measured tread
width 10.5 inches)
• Must have mufflers that are functional (exhaust running through them, not gutted) and the end of the
exhaust pipe must extend past the last opening window
• Must have functional doors and windows (open/close and roll up/down)
• No dragsters, roadsters, or t-buckets (with exception of late model vehicles such as corvette convertible)
• Lettering and decals limited to the windows and rocker panels (No higher than 6 inches from the lower
bodyline)
• Must have functional lighting system i.e.: headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals
• Must have a functional charging system by means of a generator or alternator
• Must have functional wipers: only exception is for pre 1950 vehicles with vacuum wipers
• Tow vehicle prohibited. All cars must drive to the staging lanes and drive back to pit area after run (except
if breakage occurs)
• IHRA safety rules apply. Including Chassis Certification and Comp Licensing
• Regardless of ET, no burnouts across the line
• The race will be set up with one qualifying round. The top four will qualify for the Pro Ladder. The Pro
Ladder is a heads-up, full tree race. Winner will receive $1,000. All other entries will go on the Street
Bracket ladder and run dial-ins. Winner will receive $500.
Gates will open at 2pm. Time trials are from 4 until 6. Three parade laps down the track and back the return
lane start at 6 p.m., immediately followed by the qualifying pass. There will be approximately a 15-minute
break between elimination rounds.
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Street Performance Rules
• Open to foreign and domestic vehicles
• Limited to fuel injected vehicles only
• Tires must be DOT approved, any size, No Slicks
• All vehicles must be licensed, and registered
• All IHRA and Alaska Raceway Park general safety rules apply
• Any muffled exhaust okay
• All drivers must have a current driver's license
Competition
• Minimum of 3 vehicles in a class to run the class
• Races will be run in two brackets:
o 4 cylinder & 6 cylinder
o V8
Entry Fees
• $25 to test and tune, car and driver
• $40 to race, car and driver
Payout
• $25 to quickest ET in first round of eliminations
• $50 to win, $25 to place
• Trophies for winner and runner up in each class
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Entry Fee
• $15, vehicle and driver
Points/Payout
• Points will be kept
• Trophies will be awarded for the top two at each event & at season end
Driver
• Drivers must be 13-17 years of age, or until they have achieved a state driver's license
• Drivers must go through the IHRA licensing procedures at the track and apply for and receive their IHRA TCR
license
• TCR drivers may not compete in any other class except for Junior Dragster
• Drivers must have a minor's release form signed and on file
Competition
• 1/8th Mile
• 10.00 seconds or slower
Co-Driver
• Must be the driver's parent, legal guardian or adult 25 years of age or older, with valid state driver's license. The
Co-Driver must be seated in the passenger seat of the vehicle any time the Driver is in the driver's seat
• The Co-Driver must drive the vehicle in the pits, into the staging lanes, and on the return road past the timeslip
booth
Vehicle
• Entries are limited to street legal production full-bodied vehicles with no chassis, engine or transmission
performance modifications. Must be a full-bodied car, truck, van or SUV Convertibles, Jeeps, motorcycles,
snowmachines and racecars prohibited
• Vehicle must pass IHRA and State safety inspection. Vehicle must be licensed
• Mufflers and street tires mandatory. Racing slicks prohibited
• Must have operating four wheel brakes
• Electronic devices of any kind prohibited
Rules and Regulations
Times
Pit Gates: Open at 8 a.m. for day races and 2 p.m. for night races
Tech Inspection: Day races 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Night races 2 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Time Trials: Lanes open 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for days and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for nights
Eliminations: begin at 2 p.m. for days and 7 p.m. for nights
Fuel Sales: will only be available during Tech Times
Admission
Spectator $15
Military/Senior/IHRA/ADRA/Advance Purchase $ 12
Kids 10 and under FREE
*** Advance Purchase tickets are available at reduced rates in the Gift Shop***
Pitside Parking Car/Truck $5
Pitside Parking Oversize Vehicle $10
Wednesday General Admission $12
Season Tickets
Season General Admission $325
Season Pitside Parking Car/Truck $75
Season Pitside Parking Oversize Vehicle $150
A season pitside parking pass will be needed for pitside entry for non-racers before the day of the event.
Season passes WILL NOT allow entry for Wednesday Test and Tune.
Classes
All Classes: Stutter boxes and timed down track throttle stops are prohibited. All vehicles running 9.00 or 150 miles per hour or
quicker must have chassis certification.
Top Eliminator: See specific Top Eliminator Rules on page 10
Quick 8
• Dial: 0-8.49, Handicap start
• Qualification: qualified field based on ET
• Delay Box, Transbrakes, two steps and playback tachs are allowed. Onboard computers, data recorders, etc. are prohibited
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Entry Fee: $60, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $1500
• Tow Vehicles: Limited to non full size vehicles, must use return road to go to top end
• Qualifying Sessions: There will be two qualifying sessions for this class. One at noon, the second at 1 p.m. No quick 8 car
will be allowed to make a pass after the second session. Entrants are not required to make both sessions, but must run at
least one.
• Lanes: If qualifying during both sessions, alternate lanes must be used for each pass. Violators may be disqualifed from the
event. If a race official (lane director) puts you in same lane as run before to keep event moving, then it will not result in a DQ.
• Ladder: Top half of field will race the bottom half of the field. IE: 1 v. 8, 2 v. 7, 3 v. 6, 4 v. 5
• Lane Choice: 1st round goes to lowest qualifier, each additional round will go to the lowest dial-in between the two
competitiors. If the same dial-in, then it will go to the fastest speed.
Top ET
• Dial: 0 - 11.99, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box, Transbrakes, two steps and playback tachs are allowed. Onboard computers, data recorders, etc. are prohibited
• Entry Fee: $60, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $1500
• Tow Vehicles: Only entries quicker than 9.99 can have tow vehicle. Limited to non full size vehicles ONLY, must use return
road to go to top end
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Modified ET
• Dial: 0-11.99, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box: NOT Allowed. Transbrakes and two steps allowed
• Entry Fee: $60, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $1500
• Tow Vehicles: Only entries quicker than 9.99 can have tow vehicle. Limited to non full size vehicles ONLY, must use return
road to go to top end
Super ET
• Dial: 12.00 and slower, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box: NOT Allowed. Transbrakes and two steps allowed
• Entry Fee: $60, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $500
• Tow vehicles: Not permitted
Open Air (ET Bike/Snowmachine)
• Vehicles: Motorcycles and Snowmachines
• Dial: Open, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box: NOT Allowed
• Entry Fee: $60, vehicle and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Points: Points will be kept, payout to top 5 at season end
• Year End Payout: $10 from each entry fee goes to year-end purse. Purse starts at $500
• Tow vehicles: Not permitted
High School
• Dial: Any ET dial, handicap start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Entry Fee: $15, car and driver only
• Payback: Trophy only
• Points: Points will be kept, trophies awarded to top two at end of season
Trophy class
• Dial: Any ET dial, handicap
• Tree: 5 tenths full tree
• Payback: No cash payout, trophy only
• Entry Fee: $30, car and driver only
• Points: No Points
Junior Dragster
• Dial: Any ET dial, handicap
• Entry Fee: $15, car and driver only
• Tree: 5 tenths full tree
• Payback: No cash payout, trophies only
• Points: Points will be kept, trophies to top 5 at season end
• Track length: 1/8-mile
King of the Street
• See King of the Street Flyer for details on page 11
Street Performance
• See Street Performance Flyer for details on page 12
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Truck Performance
• Dial: Open, Handicap Start
• Tree: 5 tenths full
• Delay Box: NOT Allowed. Transbrakes and two steps allowed
• Entry Fee: $40, car and driver only
• Payback: Cash payback to top two, 60/40 split
• Tow vehicles: Not permitted
TCR Racing
• See TCR rules for specifics on page 13
Money Bracket
• Dial: Open, handicap start
• Tree: 5 tenths full tree
• Entry Fee: $50 to enter, $20 to buyback first round
• Payback: 100% entry fee payback, 60/40 split between top two
Money Bracket Bonus
• A bonus payout will be awarded to the driver that does the best in money bracket events at season end.
• Bonus payout will be a minimum of $500.
• A point system will be used to determine winner of the bonus payout. This point system and points will only be used for the
money bracket events.
• Points will be earned as follows (& awarded during the three holiday money bracket races only)
o Winner 85 points
o Runner Up 62 points
o Semi final loss 50 points
o Quarter final loss 40 points
• If a tie for points lead after the last event exists, it will be awarded as follows:
o Most event wins (of the money bracket events)
o Most final finishes (of the money bracket events)
o Most amount of money earned (of the money bracket events)
o If unable to award bonus, it will be split amongst top two
IHRA Race of Champions
• Open to top 10 finishers in each of the following classes: Top Eliminator, Quick 8, Top ET, Mod ET, Open Air, Street
Performance Series
• Entry Fee: FREE for car and driver
• Payback: Top Finisher gets IHRA Iron Man trophy on display in the lounge
• Dial: Maximum dial 15.00, handicap start
• Entries: Must be bracket cars. IE: Open Air entries must race a car or truck
• Buyback: First round losers can buy back into a cash bracket for $20
Credentials
Wristbands: are to be worn at all times while on Alaska Raceway Park property. Anyone at any time while on Alaska Raceway Park
property not wearing a valid wristband will be asked to leave.
Wristbands are to be worn by everyone: Drivers, Crew and Spectators.
Alterations: Wristbands that have been cut or altered will be considered null and void.
Sneak-ins: Sneak-ins or stowaways will NOT BE TOLERATED. Teams found to have a member without a valid wristband or
individuals with them that did not pay as crew or spectators will LOSE ALL POINTS accumulated up to that point in the season. They
will forfeit their race entry and will be disqualified from the event.
Placement: Wristbands are to be worn on wrist only. They are NOT TO BE WORN on hat, belt, belt loop, jacket, or anything else.
This is neccesary so track officials can quickly locate credentials on your person.
Parking passes: must be posted in the front windshield or dash. Vehicles that are required to have a pass but do not will be
considered sneak-ins and will be handled as such.
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Tow vehicles must have registration sticker and competition number clearly posted. Tow vehicles without these are not allowed on
Alaska Raceway Park property.
Tow Vehicles, ATV's & Scooters
Only vehicles running 9.99 or quicker are allowed to use a tow vehicle.
Tow vehicles must immediately follow the race vehicle down the track if it is a full-sized vehicle(TOP ELIMINATOR ONLY). The return
road is to be used to go retrieve race vehicle if your tow vehicle is an atv or scooter.
During tow back, tow vehicles should observe all return road speed limits and safety rules.
Use of ATV's or scooters in the pits is prohibited, unless it is registered with the track for track use.
Only registered tow vehicles, ATV's and scooters will be allowed access on Alaska Raceway Park property. Operators of any
registered vehicle must also be a listed person on registration card on file with Alaska Raceway Park.
If any irresponsible use or a non-registered operator on any ATV/scooter/etc. will have privileges revoked for the remainder of the
season and possible loss of class points.
Tow vehicles must have competition number, class, and Alaska Raceway Park registration sticker on it.
The registered owner of tow vehicle is responsible for tow vehicle at all times while at Alaska Raceway Park and accepts any
disciplinary actions taken by track officials for rule infractions with tow vehicle.
Registering Tow Vehicles, ATV's, Etc.
Registration stickers are to be requested when purchasing tech slips/entry for an event. You will be given a registration form, which is
to be filled out and returned. After registration is filled out and returned to Alaska Raceway Park staff a registration sticker will be
issued.
Registration stickers for full size vehicles should be put on driver's side windshield. ATV and scooter registration stickers should be
placed near competition number and in plain sight.
Alaska Raceway Park is under no obligation to grant use of an ATV or scooter if it is determined there is not a necessary or practical
use for one.
Registered operators should be limited to owner and crew.
*Any questions can be directed to Steve Mihalka, track manager at 354-7223.
Early Pit Access
Early pit access will only be available to racers and crew and season ticket holders with season parking pass.
Spectator parking lot will be available for overnight parking to anyone not possessing these credentials.
Pit gates will be locked until scheduled opening the day of the event. If early access is requested, you will need to contact track
management at 354-7223.
Spectators must have a season parking pass to gain early entry before the event.
This policy is necessary to assure everyone purchases, signs, and fills out any necessary forms to satisfy any guidelines regarding
liabilities towards the track.
General
General: Alaska Raceway Park follows the rules and guidelines set forth by the current IHRA rulebook. Our classes do not always
coincide with IHRA classes, so please refer to the "Summit Sportsman Safety and General Rules" on pages 90 through 104. Overall
safety rules are on pages 105 to 140.
Radio/Speakers: Alaska Raceway Park broadcasts over FM station 95.1. If you are not parked next to a speaker, it is your
responsibility to secure a radio so you can hear announcements.
Garbage: On multi day events, feel free to ask for garbage bags for your trash. You can dispose of it in the dumpsters or securely tie it
and track officials will pick it up for you. Please remember we can't dump the trash if you have it blocked in with your vehicles.
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Waste Oil: Containers are provided by the shop for disposal of waste oil. Please notify ARP officials if any spillage has occurred, so it
can be cleaned immediately.
Fires: Please keep your campfire confined to a 2' x 3' space, and please have water or an extinguisher handy in the event of an
emergency.
Fireworks: Fireworks are NOT allowed.
Noise: No race engines can fire up after 10pm or before 9am in the morning. NO OPEN HEADERS after 10 pm as well. Please help
keep the noise down in consideration of our neighbors. All outside radios must be turned off at midnight.
Dogs/Pets: All dogs/pets must remain on a leash and preferably enclosed in your trailer or a kennel.
Children: In the interest of safety, children are not allowed to ride their bikes, roller blades, or scooters in the pits during the event.
Parents are encouraged to keep a safe eye on their children. No unlicensed drivers are allowed on ATVs. No riding on the
racetrack at any time.
Alcoholic Beverages: All alcohol must be consumed in the lounge area or on the beer deck. NO alcohol will be allowed in the pits or
restricted areas during an event. No alcohol may be consumed by any racer or crewmember until the final race event has been
completed. All offenders risk loss of racing and/or admission privileges for the season.
Illegal Drugs: Defined as any substance defined and prohibited by state and/or federal laws. Possession, use, sale or intent to
distribute any illegal drug substances, as defined above, is prohibited in any form, by any participant (driver, crewmember, spectator,
etc.) at any race event, either on the drag race grounds, or in any area considered to be used in the operation of Alaska Raceway Park.
Any person found to be in the possession, under the influence of an illegal drug, or attempting to sell or distribute any type of illegal
drug shall be immediately suspended from any further events conducted at Alaska Raceway Park for the entire season, and will be
subject to local, state and federal penalties. All ARP officials have been directed to immediately contact track management and local
law enforcement should they find anyone in violation of this drug policy. Should you witness the use of illegal substances, please
contact an ARP official. Your information will be held in confidence. Let's keep our track drug free.
Safety
Restricted Areas: Any person under eighteen (18) years of age must have a Minor's release form signed by parent or legal guardian
before they will be allowed in a restricted area. These forms are available at the Pit Entrance and the Tech Station.
Restricted areas are:
• Staging Lanes
• Water Box
• Drag Strip
• Shutdown Area
• Return Road
Minor's Release: Any person under eighteen (18) years of age must have a Minor's Release form signed by parent or legal guardian
before they will be allowed to participate in any racing event, regardless of class. New: If a minor's release form is signed at the
beginning of the season by both parents or legal guardians, it will be kept on file and a new one will not have to be filled out at each
event.
Off Limits Areas: The following areas are off limits to racers, crew, and spectators:
• The Spectator and Pit Entrance Booths
• The Base of the Tower
• The Top of the Tower
• The Storage Barn
• Any and all ARP vehicles or track maintenance equipment
• Storage areas and back rooms of the lounge and snack bar
Lane Safety: Should your car get "loose" or "out of control", get off the throttle and drive through. Crossing lane boundaries show
boating, or driving in a manner deemed risky to other drivers, track crew or spectators will not be tolerated. Any driver deemed unsafe
will be given one verbal/written warning. If unsafe driving continues, their racing rights will be suspended.
Motorcycle Wheelies/Stunts/Tricks: Wheelies on the track are permitted during test and tune single passes and if officials have been
notified. Wheelies during a race or on any other area besides the quarter mile race surface are not allowed and will be subject to
disciplinary action. The first offense is subject to a warning; the second offense will be immediate removal from the ARP grounds, and
possible suspension for the season.
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Jacks & Jack Stands: No work will be done on any vehicle while the vehicle is being supported by only one jack. Additional safety
devices such as jack stands are required to provide protection in the event of a jack failure.
Race Procedure
Entrance Booths: You must pay your entry fee to receive your technical inspection sheet (Tech Slip). Entry fees paid allow entry for
one race vehicle and if applicable one tow vehicle. (the vehicle that tows the race vehicle to the track)
Reserved Pit Parking: Paved pit spots are reserved for the season. ARP management must have verbal or written release from
reserved spot renter for someone else to use that spot. We will request that you move, or be towed from the spot if necessary. The
area reserved for snowmachines and bikes is located at the end of the staging lanes by the shop annex. Please do not park additional
vehicles on that area.
Pit Parking: Pit Parking is reserved for race vehicles and their tow vehicles. All other vehicles will be required to pay $5 or $10.
Reduced rate passes can be purchased for multi day events
Tech Slips: Drivers will not be able to compete unless the tech slip is completely filled out. Make sure to have the correct mailing and
contact information, as well as the information about your vehicle and sponsor info. Sponsor information can be provided on the back of
your tech slip. Please also remember that sponsor info is limited to three lines of 80 characters each, so try to list your major sponsors
only.
Tech Inspection: All vehicles registered to run either Test & Tune or competition MUST be inspected by the ARP tech inspector. No
race vehicle will be allowed in the staging lanes or the drag strip until tech has been satisfied. Before entering the tech station please
be certain that your tech sheet has been completely filled out, driver safety gear is in vehicle, and vehicle is race ready.
Staging Lanes: During time trials, please use lanes 1 & 2 for slower cars, and reserve lanes 3 & 4 for quicker cars (10.00 or quicker).
The lane boss will do everything possible to allow everyone equal time to run through. During eliminations, lanes 5 and 6 will be kept
open for Test and Tune, and Top Eliminator. Junior Dragsters will use the edge of lane one to line up in, and lanes 1 through 4 will be
used for bracket classes. During eliminations, please keep this in mind:
• Top ET lanes three (3) and four (4), tow vehicles go down return road
• Modified ET lanes one (1) and two (2), tow vehicles go down return road
• Super ET lanes three (3) and four (4)
• Trophy lanes one (1) and two (2)
• Open Air (Bikes & Sleds) lanes one (1) and two (2)
• Lanes five (5) and six (6) will always be reserved for Test and Tune and Top Eliminator.
Jr. Dragsters have their own "lane". Please try to line up single file and as close to the fence as possible.
Water Box: Your vehicle will be guided into the water box by an ARP official, or one of your crewmembers. Burnouts will be started
when signaled to do so by the official ARP starter.
Traction Compound: Traction compound may only be used in the area marked in yellow. Traction compound may not be used on the
starting line.
Burn Outs: Vehicles running 9.99 or quicker are the only ones allowed to burn out across the start line. Regardless of ET, all King of
the Street entries cannot burnout across the line. All other entries will be disqualified for burning out across the line. One crewmember
is permitted in front of the vehicle for backing purposes for entries running 9.99 or quicker. All rolling burnouts must be started before
the starting line. Absolutely no holding a vehicle during a burn out.
Starting: The lights on the tree come down on either a .4 tenths Pro-Tree or a .5 tenths Full Tree, depending on class.
Competition
Driver's Meetings: Driver's meetings are held at the base of the tower before eliminations. Attendance is mandatory.
Pairings: Pairings will be determined in the lanes. There are no back-outs, you must race who you draw or lose the round. Chips will
be used to determine who has lane choice, and who your opponent is. EX: Top ET has lanes 3 & 4. Two chips go in the head of
staging's pouch. The first chip pulled (either 3 or 4) will have lane choice. The chips go back in the pouch. The next chip pulled is the
opponent.
Bye Runs: Will be given at random in the tower until the last three vehicles, at that time it will be decided by flip of a coin. On a solo
pass, a driver who has the "bye" need only to break the beams to receive the win. A bye is considered used if that driver was not
paired in the staging lanes or paired due to breakage of another competitor. A driver who has the bye, races and wins, carries the bye
to the next round. A driver may only have one bye per competition, unless all three in the semis have had a bye already.
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Changing vehicles or classes: A driver may qualify a car and then withdraw from competition, and another driver may enter that car
providing tech has not closed, and the second driver qualifies the car in the next qualifying session, if one remains. The qualifying
points go to the second driver if he qualifies the car. Contestants may not set records or qualify with one vehicle then compete in
eliminations with another vehicle. If you need to change classes, contact the tech inspector.
Dial-In: Dial-ins may be changed after every round during eliminations. Dial-ins may not be changed in the event of a re-run. Please
make your dial-in large and legible. The tower will input the dial-in as they see it. Dial-ins will be displayed on the boards in the starting
line. If you stage your vehicle, you've accepted the tower's interpretation of your dial-in. It is your responsibility to make sure your
dial-in is legible.
Pre Staging: Once you've started your burn out, there is one minute to pre stage. 9.99 or quicker vehicles have 2 minutes to pre
stage. Pre staging involves moving your car forward to the starting line, until the top light on the tree in your lane has been lit.
Courtesy Staging involves waiting until your opponent has pre staged to inch forward and completely stage your vehicle. Racers who
do not use courtesy-staging techniques may be subject to disqualification.
Staging: ARP uses the TSI timing system with Auto Start.
• When the first racer completely stages the computer will start a 20-second timer. The other racer has 20 seconds to
completely stage his/her car. If the 2nd car is not completely staged in 20 seconds, the red light will come on in that lane and
the tree will countdown to start the first racer.
• After both cars have completely staged, the tree will countdown after a selected random delay. Depending on the class, that
delay will be between 1-1.5 seconds, 2-2.5 seconds, or 3-3.5 seconds.
• The pre-stage bulbs have no effect on the Auto Start.
• Deep staging is illegal. Both the pre-stage and the stage lights must be lit when the tree countdown begins or a DS Foul will
be committed and the red light will come on in that lane.
*Note - DS Fouls do not occur in the Junior Dragster class*
• Backing out from being completely staged will result in your run being terminated.
• No crew person may be in front of the front wheel of the car during the staging process.
Dual Infractions/Breakage: In the event of dual infractions on a competitive run, the car making the worst infraction will be disqualified.
If infractions are of equal rank, the first infraction shall be disqualified.
Breakouts: On any run of a handicap eliminator, if both cars breakout, the car breaking out the least will be declared the winner. If
both cars breakout the same amount, the "first-to-finish" shall be declared the winner.
Black Flag Rule: Any points racer that makes a run causing an "interruption" during qualifying or eliminations will be penalized.
"Interruption" is defined as a cleanup "anywhere on the track" requiring the use of cleaning agents, oil absorbent, or mechanical support
(i.e. sweeper), etc. to assist in the cleaning process.
PENALTY: Each "Interruption" will result in the loss of 15 points. There will be no monetary penalty or loss of run.
NOTE: Wiping up drops of liquid, removal of objects like blower belts or miscellaneous parts does not constitute an "Interruption". This
penalty applies only to "interruptions" caused from engine contents (liquid, metal, etc.) and related systems. It does not apply to fuel,
fire extinguishing systems, drive line parts, wheels, tires, brake systems, etc. An oil cleanup resulting from a crash will not result in a
penalty unless the accident was a result of depositing oil on the track.
Penalties will not be assessed during test and tune.
Electronics: Delay boxes may be used, depending on class specs. No working throttle stops or any device that regulates speed will
be allowed.
Brake Racing: Brake racing is not allowed.
Shut Down: When you've passed through the ET and MPH lights, begin your normal shut down procedures. Please do not attempt to
put the transmission into neutral. For safety reasons, an ARP official will be at the turnout area to direct racing traffic. Please pay close
attention to his signals. You MUST continue to wear all safety equipment until you have completely stopped in the turn out area. The
ARP official will assist you with your gear and parachutes only at your request. If there is congestion at the first top end turnout, the top
end official may wave you to the second exit. Be prepared to follow his direction.
Tow Vehicles: Only vehicles running 9.99 seconds or quicker are allowed to use a tow vehicle. All other classes must return to their pit
area under their own power. Full size tow vehicles permitted only for Top Eliminator entries, all other classes must use ATV type tow
rigs. Tow vehicles must have the competition number on the vehicle, and may wish to have the racers dial in displayed for better
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legibility. Passengers must be completely inside the vehicle. Tow vehicles must immediately follow the race vehicle. ATV tow vehicles
must use the return road to retrieve their race vehicle, and should observe all return road speed limits and safety rules.
Return Road: The speed limits on the return road are 30mph until the first spectator seating area, 15mph until the ET Booth, and 5mph
in the pits. If you experience technical problems, pull off the return road onto the grass and request assistance from an ARP official.
Should you experience any problems from spectators or witness any spectator causing problems by the return road, please bring it to
the attention of any ARP official. No vehicles may use the racetrack for return purposes without the race director's approval.
Time between Rounds: The time allotted for each class between rounds of eliminations will be decided by the race director and may
vary per conditions. Normal time for Top Eliminator will be one (1) hour. Quick 8, Top ET and Mod ET will be approximately 20
minutes. Expect shorter times in the final rounds.
Record Setting Procedures: Any records set must be backed up either the same day, or in the event of a multi day event, it must be
backed up during that same event. The back up run must be within 1% of the sub-record time.
Points
Alaska Raceway Park points are calculated as follows:
• 10 entry points will be awarded for each event entered up to 9 events
• 10 qualifying points will be awarded for qualifying for eliminations in Top Eliminator and Quick 8 only
• Competition points will be totaled from your best 15 finishes (ALL events in T/E and Q/8)
• 31 bonus attendance points will be awarded for entering 12 events; and will be awarded at the end of the season (For T/E
and Q/8 bonus points will be awarded for entering all of your events, regardless of qualification status)
• 5 points will be awarded in T/E class only for setting an ET track record (limit one per driver per event)
• Additional points will be added or deducted per the Black Flag Rule
• End of the season awards are to the top five (5) finishers in each points class
COMPETITION POINTS
Actual Field Size 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round 4th Round Runner Up Winner
4 or less 30 62 85
5 to 8 30 40 62 85
9 to 16 30 40 50 62 85
17 to 32 30 40 50 60 72 95
Ties for any place will be broken as follows:
1. Most event win points
2. Most event runner up points
3. Most rounds won
4. Most races attended
5. Head to head competition
6. Furthest in competition at a single event
If it is still a tie, money and awards will be split equally.
Teen Championship Racing will be awarded competition points only.
Disqualification: The track manager or tech inspector for Alaska Raceway Park reserve the right and authority to disqualify any
organization, vehicle, or participant from any event conducted at Alaska Raceway Park.
Participant Conduct: Drivers are fully responsible for the actions of their crew. Anyone, driver, crewmember, family member or
participant of a race team found to be acting in an unsportsmanlike manner, using improper language or conduct detrimental to racing,
including harassing, disturbing, becoming a nuisance to any track official or spectator, or refusing a request from a track official shall be
immediately disqualified, with no refund for entry or admission for the remainder of the day including any test & tune passes. A second
offense shall be penalized by a 30-day suspension from ARP. The third offense will result in suspension for the current season. ARP
reserves the right to call in law enforcement if necessary.
Refunds, Payouts, Trophies
Racer/Crew Rain Out Policy: In the event that weather problems prevent the completion of a racing event
• No Refunds
• If the cancellation is prior to eliminations, full credit will be given towards any other event during that racing
season.
• If the cancellation is during eliminations prior to finals, the final eliminations will be conducted on the next race
event.
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• Your wristbands must be presented at the gate to receive a rain check. Tech slips for cancelled events will be
held at the Pit Entrance Booth for the next event.
Racer Vehicle Breakage:
Competitors: Should your vehicle become unable to make a test and tune pass after passing tech inspection or be unable to
pass tech inspection, full credit will be applied to the next event in the current season. Should you break after making a test and
tune pass but prior to qualifications/eliminations, partial credit will be applied to your next event.
Test and Tune: If you are unable to pass tech inspection or make your first pass, full credit will be applied to the next event in
the current season.
Payouts: No payouts will be awarded without your full name, mailing address and social security number or Federal Tax I.D. number
on your tech slip. Your winnings will be reported to the IRS and you will receive a 1099 if you accumulate more than $600 during the
race season. Please notify ARP of any address changes.
Payout and Trophy Presentation: Will be held in the lounge after the final round of eliminations is run for that day. If you cannot
attend, please notify ARP officials and we will make arrangements to get your awards to you.
Media
Photos/Video: By participating in events at Alaska Raceway Park, you release your rights to be photographed and video taped. Those
media's may be used to promote Alaska Raceway Park's future events.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to
establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the conduct of all events, and by participating in
the events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result
from publications of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport
and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official. Only the track manager shall be empowered
to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions. No express or implied warranty of
safety shall result from such alterations of specifications. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of ARP
officials. The Alaska Raceway Park official decision is final.
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Top Eliminator Rules
Entry fee
• $50, car & two crew members
• None scheduled race event - $25 test and tune, car and driver only
Indexes
• Blown Nitro Dragsters, Funny Cars or Altereds 5.70
• Injected Nitro or Blown Alcohol Screw Blower Dragsters 6.00
• Blown Alcohol Dragsters with Roots Blowers 6.20
• Blown Alcohol Screw Blower or Injected Nitro Funny Cars 6.40
• Blown Alcohol Roots Style Funny Cars 6.60
• Pro-Mod Type Door Cars, Blown Alcohol or Nitrous 7.00
• Naturally aspirated Dragsters or Funny Cars 7.00
Race Procedure
• Qualification round at Noon to get paid.
• Top Four qualify for race ladder to be run at 2 pm and 4 pm.
• If a competitor fails to show for a round, the ladder will not be altered and points will be awarded accordingly
Payout
• All legitimate passes (defined as one within 2 tenths of your index) will be paid.
• If you run a legitimate pass, you get paid, whether you qualify or not
• Trophies for 1st and 2nd each scheduled event
• $100 per legitimate pass
• Doubles each legitimate pass thereafter
• No payout for test and tune passes
Bonus
• $50 for each round won
• $250 bonus for each record in Dragster, Pro Mod or Funny Car
• $500 bonus for Track Record
Records
• Dragster: 5.642 at 240.85
• Funny Car: 6.240 at 229.86
• Pro Mod: 6.88 at 198.07
• Naturally Aspirated Dragster:
• Track Record: 5.518 at 257.46
• Must be backed up within 1% margin at the same event.
Fees
• Oil Downs cost are $50, doubles each oil down per day
Points
• Points will be kept according to the ARP Points scale
• Black flag rule applies
• Year End Payout will be whatever the group accumulates and splits amongst themselves
• Year End trophies will be presented by ARP to top two along with Championship Jacket
Safety
• All IHRA rules apply, including Chassis Certification and Licensing
• Blower Restraints must be current SFI for 2006
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• Entry Fee: $50, Car and Driver only
• Prizes: $1,000 Pro Bracket Winner, $500 Street Bracket Winner
• Class is open to cars and trucks only
• Maximum ET for qualification is 14.99 seconds
• Minimum of eight vehicles to compete
• Any engine combination allowed. Engines are limited to one power additive (supercharger, nitrous,
turbocharger)
• Fuel is limited to racing gas or alcohol. NO Nitro
• Must have a current registration, seasonal tags are allowed, but no temp tags, registration must match VIN
and plates. NO Exceptions
• Must have DOT approved street tires with factory tread (any width) or slicks (maximum measured tread
width 10.5 inches)
• Must have mufflers that are functional (exhaust running through them, not gutted) and the end of the
exhaust pipe must extend past the last opening window
• Must have functional doors and windows (open/close and roll up/down)
• No dragsters, roadsters, or t-buckets (with exception of late model vehicles such as corvette convertible)
• Lettering and decals limited to the windows and rocker panels (No higher than 6 inches from the lower
bodyline)
• Must have functional lighting system i.e.: headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals
• Must have a functional charging system by means of a generator or alternator
• Must have functional wipers: only exception is for pre 1950 vehicles with vacuum wipers
• Tow vehicle prohibited. All cars must drive to the staging lanes and drive back to pit area after run (except
if breakage occurs)
• IHRA safety rules apply. Including Chassis Certification and Comp Licensing
• Regardless of ET, no burnouts across the line
• The race will be set up with one qualifying round. The top four will qualify for the Pro Ladder. The Pro
Ladder is a heads-up, full tree race. Winner will receive $1,000. All other entries will go on the Street
Bracket ladder and run dial-ins. Winner will receive $500.
Gates will open at 2pm. Time trials are from 4 until 6. Three parade laps down the track and back the return
lane start at 6 p.m., immediately followed by the qualifying pass. There will be approximately a 15-minute
break between elimination rounds.
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Street Performance Rules
• Open to foreign and domestic vehicles
• Limited to fuel injected vehicles only
• Tires must be DOT approved, any size, No Slicks
• All vehicles must be licensed, and registered
• All IHRA and Alaska Raceway Park general safety rules apply
• Any muffled exhaust okay
• All drivers must have a current driver's license
Competition
• Minimum of 3 vehicles in a class to run the class
• Races will be run in two brackets:
o 4 cylinder & 6 cylinder
o V8
Entry Fees
• $25 to test and tune, car and driver
• $40 to race, car and driver
Payout
• $25 to quickest ET in first round of eliminations
• $50 to win, $25 to place
• Trophies for winner and runner up in each class
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Entry Fee
• $15, vehicle and driver
Points/Payout
• Points will be kept
• Trophies will be awarded for the top two at each event & at season end
Driver
• Drivers must be 13-17 years of age, or until they have achieved a state driver's license
• Drivers must go through the IHRA licensing procedures at the track and apply for and receive their IHRA TCR
license
• TCR drivers may not compete in any other class except for Junior Dragster
• Drivers must have a minor's release form signed and on file
Competition
• 1/8th Mile
• 10.00 seconds or slower
Co-Driver
• Must be the driver's parent, legal guardian or adult 25 years of age or older, with valid state driver's license. The
Co-Driver must be seated in the passenger seat of the vehicle any time the Driver is in the driver's seat
• The Co-Driver must drive the vehicle in the pits, into the staging lanes, and on the return road past the timeslip
booth
Vehicle
• Entries are limited to street legal production full-bodied vehicles with no chassis, engine or transmission
performance modifications. Must be a full-bodied car, truck, van or SUV Convertibles, Jeeps, motorcycles,
snowmachines and racecars prohibited
• Vehicle must pass IHRA and State safety inspection. Vehicle must be licensed
• Mufflers and street tires mandatory. Racing slicks prohibited
• Must have operating four wheel brakes
• Electronic devices of any kind prohibited
Alaska Raceway Park
Got Tech Questions? Email
Track Manager | Mark Smith | Owners Earl and Karen Lackey
Mailing: 3900 English Bay Drive Wasilla, AK 99654 - Physical: Mile 10.4 Old Glenn Highway
Track Phone: 907-746-7223 Managers Cell Phone: 907-354-7223 Fax: 907-746-7224
Got Tech Questions? Email
Track Manager | Mark Smith | Owners Earl and Karen Lackey
Mailing: 3900 English Bay Drive Wasilla, AK 99654 - Physical: Mile 10.4 Old Glenn Highway
Track Phone: 907-746-7223 Managers Cell Phone: 907-354-7223 Fax: 907-746-7224
There is to be no consuption of outside alcohol during race times. All alcohol must be consumed in the lounge or on the beer deck. If someone is found to be drinking alcohol that was not purchased from the bartender, they will be asked to dump it out. If refused or caught again, they will be escorted from the park. This is a liability issue. We are responsible for everyone that comes through our gates.
~Management @ ARP
~Management @ ARP
Alcohol Policy