Here you will find the track rules for the Western Colorado Dragway, the "Never Been Here Before" for our first time racers and The Basics with glossary and E.T. Racing Explained for all the new comers.
WESTERN COLORADO DRAGWAY TRACK RULES
All NHRA rules will be followed.
Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and non-disruptive manner. Any participant who, in the sole and absolute judgment of the general manager (1) verbally or physically threatens another person; (2) uses vulgar or derogatory language; (3) engages in unsportsmanlike conduct; (4) engages in conduct detrimental to the sport of racing (5) otherwise creates a condition or circumstance that is unsafe, unfair, or out of order; or (6) otherwise violates any NHRA rule, regulation or agreement, shall have violated this rule regarding participant conduct.
All racers, passengers, and pit crew who wishes to enter the restricted area will have all necessary waivers signed and notarized (if required) prior to participating in any event.
All racers and passengers will wear a helmet from the time they enter the burnout area until the time they exit the track surface.
All racers will wear a seat belt or harness from the time they enter the burnout area until the time they exit the track surface.
All racers will hold a valid drivers license or NHRA competition license. No other ID will be accepted.
All racers and pit crew members wishing to enter the restricted area will wear a track bracelet and will show it to any track employee when asked. No racer shall loan to or otherwise share a track bracelet with any other person.
Use of alcohol or illegal drugs by any person of any age is not allowed anywhere inside the pit area before or during an event. Any rider/driver or crew member or person associated with a race vehicle who is considered to be under the influence of any drug, alcohol or any judgment impairing substance will be expelled from the race and escorted off the premises together with the entire crew and vehicle associated with the offender. Moderate alcohol consumption in the spectator area is allowed; but no open containers will be allowed to pass back into the pit area.
All racers must wear long pants, a shirt with sleeves, socks and shoes with closed toes.
No one under the age of 16 may ride, drive or otherwise operate any type of vehicle within the facility including: 4 wheelers, golf carts, scooters, bicycles, etc. Violations will result in an on the spot confiscation of said vehicle.
All vehicles are subject to a tech inspection and must meet NHRA rules/standards for passing tech.
Speed limit within the pit areas and that portion of the return road located in the pit area is 5 mph.
No burnouts are allowed anywhere except within the burnout box.
Drivers in the left lane (tower lane) have the right-of-way. Right lane drivers (spectator lane) should not exit until the left lane is off of the track
NHRA rules (available within the current year NHRA rule book) will apply at all times.
WCD recommends that all racers purchase a new rule book annually.
Persons who wish to drive a car that they have not been teched in that day must obtain permission from the track management and sign a tech card for that vehicle. No one under the age of 16 is allowed in any restricted area unless they are inside a tow vehicle. Underage passengers in pick up beds, golf carts, 4 wheelers, etc. are not allowed.
The track must be vacated 1 hour after the end of the event. Overnight camping will be allowed only on a Friday night when there is a scheduled Friday night event. Campers will pay the required fee at the gate prior to entering. There is no overnight camping on Saturdays. You are more than welcome to camp outside of the track premises.
Drivers are responsible for turning on their taillights when the announcement is made to do so. Track staff will make an effort to remind drivers before a pass is made, however, they are not ultimately responsible. A pass made without a taillight will result in a DQ.
Drivers are responsible for verifying that their posted dial-ins are correct. If you cannot read your posted dial-in, or if it is incorrect, do not stage your car. Ask the starter or linesman for assistance.
Drivers who suspect a problem with or have a protest against another driver or their car, should not stage their car. Ask the staging lane manager, the starter to the linesman for assistance. In the event that a problem arises during or after a pass, protests should be taken to the tower for assistance. All protests must occur before the next round is run.
The same car cannot be used to compete in two classes simultaneously. The same race car cannot compete with two different drivers simultaneously.
Breaking track/NHRA rules during an event can result in the immediate ejection of a racer and his/her crew from the facility. This determination will be made by the track management at their discretion based on the severity of the violation.
Track Management would like to thank you in advance for following our track rules.