DTR 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. Vandalism or fighting will result in…

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  • 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.
  • 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. 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.
  • Pit arm bands are required in pit area, including drivers.
  • This is a family-oriented environment so please keep your language appropriate. You will be asked to leave for use of inappropriate language.
  • 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.
  • Stay in your lane all the way to the end of the shutdown area. Tower lane has right of way.
  • 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 rain checks 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 8.49 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.

MOTORCYCLE
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.