AZ Drag Racing Association

2008 ADRA POINTS RACE RULES
AND REGULATIONS

WHO MAY RACE?

This points series will be open ONLY to full paid members of the Arizona Drag Racing Association. Dues must be paid up to date throughout the complete race series. Memberships may be acquired at ADRA Point Races or at regular ADRA meetings, which are held on the first Tuesday of each month at Black Bear Diner, 2410 W. Bell Rd in Phoenix.

General Memberships cost $40.00 per year. Each racer must display the ADRA decal on both sides of the race vehicle (which may be taped to the inside of side windows) to qualify for points from each race. A membership card and the two decals are presented to each new member when dues are paid.

An Associate Membership costs $20.00 per year and applies to Associate Sponsors only. Series Sponsor and Race Sponsors are considered associate members for the season during their sponsorship.

Note: You do not need to be a member to race, however a $5.00 additional charge for non-members will apply.

WHERE DO WE RACE?

Races are currently held at local Arizona tracks:
SpeedWorld Raceway Park, Wittmann, Arizona
Firebird Raceway, Chandler, Arizona
Southwestern International Raceway (SIR), Tucson, Arizona

WHEN DO WE RACE?

There will be 12 races in 2008. All races will be used to accumulate points for the year-end awards. There will also be a Memorial Race date at the conclusion of the season. Race schedule attached.

NOTE: It shall be the responsibility of each member to verify race dates, which are subject to cancellation due to weather or race conflicts at participating racetracks!!


WHAT DOES IT COST ME TO RACE?

Providing that membership is up to date, the entry fees are as follows:

Super Pro (Electronic) Gambler (open to all racers 14.99 ET and faster) = $40 entry + gate fee.
Pro (Non-Electronic) Gambler (open to all racers without electronics) = $20 entry + gate.

Both classes are scheduled at all tracks for the 2008 points races.

WHAT ARE THE PAYOUTS?

All payouts in 2008 will be based on car count unless a Series Sponsor can be secured.

HOW ARE POINTS ACCUMULATED?

Ten points are awarded for entering the race and passing technical inspection. Each round (racer must come to the line and attempt to stage the vehicle) counts for 10 points. Winner of the race receives 10 additional points. Points are also awarded for qualifying position, which is based on the best reported* reaction time during the two or three qualifying sessions allowed by the participating track. Points for the top 10 qualifiers at each race are as follows:

            #1 Qualifier    10 Points                                            #6 Qualifier    5 Points
            #2 Qualifier    9 Points                                              #7 Qualifier    4 Points
            #3 Qualifier    8 Points                                              #8 Qualifier    3 Points
            #4 Qualifier    7 Points                                              #9 Qualifier    2 Points
            #5 Qualifier    6 Points                                              #10 Qualifier 1 Points

Final Year End Racer Points Standings will be calculated based on the most points accumulated by each racer in his or her best 9 out of the 10 scheduled points races. In the event of a race cancellation, no points will be dropped.

30 Bonus Points will be awarded to any racer attending 10 points races.
35 Bonus Points will be awarded to any racer attending 11 points races.
40 Bonus Points will be awarded to any racer attending 12 points races.

Numerous awards will be made available at the end of the year.

*NOTE: ALL TIME SLIPS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE ADRA SCOREKEEPER AFTER EACH ROUND TO ESTABLISH QUALIFYING POINTS. IF YOU DO NOT REPORT THERE, YOU WILL NOT GET THE POINTS!!!

WHAT ARE THE RULES OF THE RACE?

Below is a list of general rules that will be enforced at each race:

Tree shall be a .500 full tree. All NHRA rules will apply.

If a racer’s vehicle breaks during qualifying, there will be NO refund of entry fee. Racer may choose to run any other vehicle not already in competition during eliminations (as long as the vehicle meets your class’s criteria). Once eliminations have begun a driver MAY change vehicles.

First round, with the exception of number one qualifier, shall be assigned pairings and lanes. Number one Qualifier shall have the “bye” run during first round if there are an unequal number of cars, so long as the number one qualifier is a current ADRA member. After first round, the NHRA sportsman ladder will be utilized to pair up racers. In the event that a racer’s competitor does not make it to the lanes for whatever reason, that race shall get a competition single (not considered to be a “bye” run).

There will be two or three qualifying runs, which shall be at the discretion of the participating racetrack, and depending upon time allowed to run the ADRA event.

No Points can be purchased. If you pay your entry fee, be prepared to race, as there will be no refunds!!!

Re-runs, when necessary, will be in the same lanes, with the same dials.

If a non-member is the winner or runner-up for any ADRA event, ADRA will automatically deduct $40.00 from that purse and make that participant an automatic member.

WHAT ABOUT DISPUTES?

Should a dispute arise, the ADRA appointed Race Director shall be the final decision maker regarding the dispute, so long as it has nothing to do with the track safety regulations and rules (which will be enforced by participating track officials).

WHAT ABOUT CANCELLATIONS?

Each participating track shall reserve the right to cancel a race due to inclement weather or track problems. Remember, once a scheduled race has been canceled it will not be made up or rescheduled.