gregh
07-29-2009, 08:41 PM
This is a copy & paste from the CDRA's web site of the rules for the racing weekend of Aug 2nd & 3rd.
SECRET STREET WEEKEND RULES
Vehicles must be 'Street Legal' with proper working muffler systems - and they must be properly registered and insured. All vehicles must meet IHRA safety regulations by passing a simple tech inspection before racing. Racers must have a valid driver’s license. Drivers must wear a helmet with a rating of SNELL 90 or higher if running 14:00 and faster. Helmets are mandatory if you drive a convertible. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all welcome.
1)DOT tires are required
2)Roll Bar/ Role Gage: A minimum of a 6 point roll bar is mandatory on all convertibles running 11:00 to 13:49.
3)Proper race attire required for all competitors.
SATURDAY: Test and Tune KING of the HILL
SUNDAY: All competitors will get at least two time trials. Pre Stage, Stage and Green Light only will be displayed at the Start Line. Time Slips will not be handed out during qualifying. No Times displayed on vehicles
ELIMINATIONS: Your” Dial In” will be set by your time slips into the computer as you approach the water box. Handy cap start on Green Light.
Break out in effect. Winner moves on, loser to Test and Tune
So in a nutshell, once you stage, the light will turn green with no warning, at some point. There will be no amber lights working at all.
If you run faster than you did in the 2 qualifying runs(that you don't know how fast you ran), you are out.
Personally, I think this format sucks on an epic level.
This will require either a perfectly setup bracket racing car or massive braking at the end of the track where everyone will be trying to just barely beat their opponent to the finish line.
If the air increases/decreases or the traction improves/goes away as the day goes on, everyone will be going significantly faster or slower.
They are trying to set this up as a "Secret Street Weekend" & I don't think this format is what racers, domestics or sport compacts, want to see.
If this isn't the way we as the racers want thing to go, the best alternative is to let the CDRA know.
CDRA Forum (http://www.calgarydragracing.ab.ca/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=26&func=view&id=1776&catid=2)
SECRET STREET WEEKEND RULES
Vehicles must be 'Street Legal' with proper working muffler systems - and they must be properly registered and insured. All vehicles must meet IHRA safety regulations by passing a simple tech inspection before racing. Racers must have a valid driver’s license. Drivers must wear a helmet with a rating of SNELL 90 or higher if running 14:00 and faster. Helmets are mandatory if you drive a convertible. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all welcome.
1)DOT tires are required
2)Roll Bar/ Role Gage: A minimum of a 6 point roll bar is mandatory on all convertibles running 11:00 to 13:49.
3)Proper race attire required for all competitors.
SATURDAY: Test and Tune KING of the HILL
SUNDAY: All competitors will get at least two time trials. Pre Stage, Stage and Green Light only will be displayed at the Start Line. Time Slips will not be handed out during qualifying. No Times displayed on vehicles
ELIMINATIONS: Your” Dial In” will be set by your time slips into the computer as you approach the water box. Handy cap start on Green Light.
Break out in effect. Winner moves on, loser to Test and Tune
So in a nutshell, once you stage, the light will turn green with no warning, at some point. There will be no amber lights working at all.
If you run faster than you did in the 2 qualifying runs(that you don't know how fast you ran), you are out.
Personally, I think this format sucks on an epic level.
This will require either a perfectly setup bracket racing car or massive braking at the end of the track where everyone will be trying to just barely beat their opponent to the finish line.
If the air increases/decreases or the traction improves/goes away as the day goes on, everyone will be going significantly faster or slower.
They are trying to set this up as a "Secret Street Weekend" & I don't think this format is what racers, domestics or sport compacts, want to see.
If this isn't the way we as the racers want thing to go, the best alternative is to let the CDRA know.
CDRA Forum (http://www.calgarydragracing.ab.ca/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=26&func=view&id=1776&catid=2)