RACE PROCEDURES

INDEX OF RACE PROCEDURES

3.1 MEMBERSHIPS & REGISTRATION
3.1.1 Pre-Registration
3.1.2 On-Site Registration
3.1.3 Membership Renewals
3.1.4 Temporary Members

3.2 TECHNICAL INSPECTION
3.2.1 Tech-In
3.2.2 Classification
3.2.3 AMA Dragbike Competition Numbers
3.2.4 Scales
3.2.5 Tear-Down

3.3 QUALIFYING
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Race Vehicle Starting
3.3.3 Burnouts
3.3.4 Staging
3.3.5 Starting System
3.3.6 Rider or Vehicle Changes
3.3.7 Alternating Lanes
3.3.8 Withdrawals
3.3.9 Rider's Meeting

3.4 ALTERNATES

3.5 BREAK-OUT RULES
3.5.1 Index Classes
3.5.2 ET Classes

3.6 ELIMINATIONS
3.6.1 Ladders
3.6.2 Pairing
3.6.3 Lane Choice
3.6.4 Accepting ET Dial-In
3.6.5 Single Runs
3.6.6 Front Wheel Drop
3.6.7 Participation in Multiple Categories
3.6.8 Protest
3.6.9 Starting, Burnout, Staging & Starting Systems

3.7 DISQUALIFICATIONS
3.7.1 During Qualification or Time Trials
3.7.2 During Elimination
3.7.3 Multiple Infractions
3.7.4 Multiple Equipment Failures
3.7.5 Pre-Race Disqualification
3.7.6 Post-Race Reinstatement
3.7.7 Racing Under the Influence
3.7.8 Records
3.7.9 Intentional Wheelies

3.8 DOWN TIME

3.9 SERIES & CLASS SPONSOR DECALS & PATCHES
3.9.1 Series Decals
3.9.2 Class Sponsor Decals
3.9.3 AMA Dragbike Patches

3.10 CONTINGENCY AWARDS
3.10.1 Eligibility Requirements
3.10.2 Obtaining Sponsor Decals
3.10.3 False Claims

3.11 COMPETITOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
3.11.1 General
3.11.2 License
3.11.3 Licensing Procedures
3.11.4 Racing for Minors
3.11.5 Drag Racing Schools

3.12 RAIN-OUT POLICY

3.13 SALES AT EVENTS

3.14 SPEED LIMIT

3.15 WINNINGS

3.16 RULE CHANGES
 

3.1.1 PRE-REGISTRATION

Competitors are strongly encouraged to pre-register. Pre-registration will allow riders and their crewmembers to bypass on-site event registration. When site facilities enable it, pre-entry credentials and technical inspection sheets will be distributed at a special gate or line. The rider must present his/her confirmation card or current AMA and AMA Dragbike membership cards at the pre-registered entry line for identity and expiration verification.

Once the rider has received a pre-registration packet, the rider may then bypass the registration trailer and report directly to the Technical Inspection site with the race vehicle and riding gear after parking. Contestants who pre-register for an event will not be given refunds or transfers to another event if they fail to show.

3.1.2 ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Competitors who choose to register at the event will be required to purchase race credentials at entrance gate, where pit passes are sold. Riders (only) may then proceed to the AMA Dragbike Registration Trailer to enter the appropriate classes of competition and receive technical inspection sheets. (Do not bring the motorcycle to registration.) Riders must have AMA and AMA Dragbike membership cards and the rider arm band on wrist before entering the registration line. New or expired riders can purchase memberships at registration. Refunds or pre-entry roll over’s will not be accepted due to mechanical failure during track tune and test, qualifying or eliminations.

3.1.3 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
AMA Dragbike strongly encourages members to renew their AMA membership through AMA Dragbike. Members who renew directly through AMA are not listed on AMA’s Dragbike printout. This creates problems at registration. If a rider does not have an AMA membership card or receipt in hand they will be required to purchase a new AMA membership if they are not on the AMA Dragbike printout.

3.1.4 TEMPORARY MEMBERS
Temporary memberships will be available for all AMA Dragbike events, allowing beginners to have an opportunity to gain experience, and determine if motorcycle drag racing is the sport for them. Participation of temporary members is limited to Pro ET & Street ET. Temporary members competing in S/ET are also limited to participation with motorcycles without nitrous, supercharger, turbocharger, or wheelie bars. Temporary members may not dial-in lower than 10.00 seconds. Temporary members will be issued a Class 5 (provisional) competition license, valid only for the duration of the event. Requirements for Class 5 (provisional) licenses described elsewhere will apply.
 

3.2.1 TECH-IN
All motorcycles must be inspected prior to qualifying. Rider must bring their helmet, leathers, boots, gloves and motorcycle with wheelie bars and all body parts attached. Number plates, black E.T. dial-in plate (if applicable), contingency, series and class sponsor decals must be in place prior to entering the Tech Inspection line. Race vehicles and competitor gear will be inspected for safety items and for compliance with competition category and class rules.

3.2.2 CLASSIFICATION
Technical Inspectors screen for violations, but classification by Tech Officials does not constitute or guarantee that the bike is legal for that class. It is the sole responsibility of the participant to comply with classification requirements in each category. Race officials may challenge the legal status of a race vehicle or rider if a technical violation is observed. “Passing tech” at one event is no assurance that a bike is legal for the same class at the next event. Pros may not bump into another category. Any bike entered in a Pro category cannot be entered in any other class or category. No refunds will be given if an entered motorcycle breaks prior to qualifying or Tech-in.

3.2.3 AMA DRAGBIKE COMPETITION NUMBERS
Contestants are required to display a permanent AMA Dragbike rider number at all AMA Dragbike events on both sides of the motorcycle. Competitor numbers are issued to riders when they register as AMA Dragbike members, or when they register as “temporary members” at AMA Dragbike events. The same number must appear on each bike contested by a single rider. If the same bike is used in multiple categories (Sportsman only), each class designation should appear on the number plates. If a rider competes in a Pro category, the Pro number must be used in all classes contested. Numbers may be applied directly to the body or to wheelie bar side panels. Competitor numbers must be at least three inches high, and contrast with the background on which they are mounted. No reflective chrome lettering, due to glare. Letters for class designation must be at least one and one-half inches high, and contrast with the background on which they are mounted. AMA Dragbike number plates and numbers, available for purchase at the AMA Dragbike Official Souvenir trailer, meet these requirements. Switching number plates is prohibited.

In recognition of their performance in the previous season, all AMA Dragbike champions and top 10 riders in each class will receive their earned number for the current season. Each top 10 number must be preceded by class designation. (See Points, Section 5.)

Bikes that are used in multiple classes are no longer allowed to utilize a top ten number. The rider's permanent number must be used on both sides of the bike with each class designation. Each bike must display only one number.

3.2.4 SCALES
ALL RIDERS in Top Fuel, Funny Bike, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Pro Street, Super Street, SuperSport, Real Street and all exhibition classes are required to stop at the scales during qualifying and eliminations, win or lose. Under no circumstances is anyone allowed to pass the scales without a tech official’s approval. If a bike breaks after receiving a start and does not complete the pass, it is still required to report immediately to the scales. Riders are to remain on their motorcycles at all times in a single file line until they have cleared weight and fuel inspection. Crewmembers are not allowed to oversee inspections or interact with rider or motorcycle until cleared. All weights include bike, rider, and gear; and always refer to MINIMUM weight.

3.2.5 TEAR-DOWN
All winners, runner-ups and those claiming records are subject to teardown and/or inspection by the AMA Dragbike Tech Department in the designated teardown area. Tech inspectors have the option of specifying the location of the tear down. Direct supervision by a tech official is required for all teardowns. Any entry with parts removed prior to entering teardown area without approval will be disqualified. Racers must pick up a Tech clearance slip prior to being paid. Entries will not be sealed. Refusal to submit to post-race teardown is grounds for immediate disqualification from the event, forfeiture of points earned, fines, and suspension from AMA Dragbike competition for up to two years. Admission of guilt is not a substitution for tear-down.

3.3.1 GENERAL
In order to constitute an official qualifying attempt, all engines must be started by self-contained starter or detachable electric starter. Push or roller starts are prohibited. Bikes must also self-stage. A contestant cannot ride more than one motorcycle in the same category at the same event. Riders are permitted only one qualifying run per session in each class entered. Vehicles must remain in the same category entered, with one registered rider for the duration of the event.

During three-day events, all classes with qualified fields will receive three rounds of qualifying. During two-day events, all classes with qualified fields will receive two round of qualifying. Handicap classes will receive two time runs, time permitting. If conditions should curtail scheduled qualifying attempts in Top Gas, Super Comp and Street Fighter, the Event Director has the option of placing non-qualified entrants into a non-full field.

All qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funnybike, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Pro Street, Super Street, Real Street, SuperSport and Exhibition classes must have a valid elapsed time recorded in order to be placed into eliminator competition. On a qualifying run, if a contestant properly starts, stages, and receives the starter’s signal but breaks to the point the run is not completed, a time of 28 seconds is issued and it is considered a valid qualifying run. Should more than one contestant break prior to completing a run and spots are available on the ladder, the order of insertion onto the ladder would be the contestant who made the qualifying attempt first.

In the event of identical qualifying elapsed times in Pro and Sportsman (other than index classes), the rider with the highest MPH will be awarded the lower qualifying position. In Sportsman Index Classes, the first to run the better time will be awarded the lower qualifying position.

3.3.2 RACE VEHICLE STARTING
All bikes must be fired in the designated starting area. Bump starts are prohibited with the exception of one-time bumps due to immediate starter breakage as determined only by the Official Starter. Restarts are allowed but must be done within the time limit to be determined in the sole discretion of the Official Starter or Staging Official. The Official Starter will not wait for repeated attempts at starting. In the event of failure to start, a notification will be given by an official to fire before the competitor is signaled to stage. If your bike cannot make a qualifying attempt with your pairing due to mechanical or other reason, your qualifying attempt is forfeited. Neither competitor is allowed to leave the burnout box and/or starting position for repairs. If the opponent has been sent on a single run, the bike losing fire or otherwise broken, may not restart and the run is forfeited. No rider will be allowed to restart after both bikes have pre-staged. The rider accepts the race once he takes the Tree.

Starter carts must be kept clear of staging lanes and burnout area at all times!

If a rider’s bike loses fire or breaks prior to a 150’ marker (or half way to the 330’ block), the rider is advised to stop and be pushed back as opposed to coasting and having to be pushed to the turn-off. It is also mandatory to move the vehicle out of the racing groove if mechanically possible while coasting.

3.3.3 BURNOUTS
Pre-race burnouts are restricted to designated area, using water only. In Pro classes only, a single across-the-line burnout is permitted. Length and time duration must be reasonable, and in concert with the opponent’s procedures. In Sportsman and ET classes, riders who cross the starting line under power during a burnout will be disqualified. No one will hold or touch an entry during burnouts. After the burnout in the waterbox, any leakage of water, oil, fuel, etc. is grounds for immediate disqualification and forfeiture of that run during qualifying or eliminations. In a case of a double disqualification, any rider who is shut off for leakage cannot be reinstated.

3.3.4 *STAGING
When a motorcycle reaches the front of the staging lanes for a run, it must be prepared to fire and race. The rider will not leave burnout area until signaled by an official after both entries have had adequate time to fire. Both contestants must have their pre-stage lights activated before either may advance into the stage beams. A reasonable amount of time will be permitted for riders to stage. The time limit will be determined by the Official Starter or Autostart feature of the timing system. Failure to stage upon the Starter’s instructions is grounds for disqualification. After proper staging and receiving the starter’s signal to go, re-staging is prohibited.

Any rider leaving the starting line before the start system is activated, or is instructed to leave the starting line by the Starter, will have their time voided for the run. If both riders of a race leave the line before the starting system is activated, both are disqualified. (See Multiple Infractions 3.7.3) A rider on a single run would advance. The final staging motion using applied power must be in a forward motion going from pre-stage to stage position. DEEP STAGING IS NOT ALLOWED in Sportsman or Handicap categories. AMA Dragbike will add a painted line across the track near the rear axle position. After the burnout and the motorcycle is backed up, once the front tire of a motorcycle crosses this painted line, the crew member(s) is not allowed to cross the painted line or touch the wheelie bars. If the starter times a racer out due to delay of race, that racer has forfeited his right to make a pass and is disqualified.

3.3.5 STARTING SYSTEM
All classes in Professional and Sportsman categories utilize the three amber “Pro Start” Christmas Tree. In the Pro Tree system, all amber lights are activated simultaneously, with a four-tenths second delay to green. Pro ET and Street ET utilize a full three-amber countdown (“Full Tree”) with five-tenths second delay between lights. Auto Start and Crosstalk will be used at all tracks if available.

3.3.6 RIDER OR VEHICLE CHANGES
The Event Director has the option of permitting rider or vehicle changes, but only under the following conditions:

1. All previous qualifying times on the withdrawn entry will be voided.

2. Replacement vehicle must pass a technical and safety inspection.

3. Changes must be made and rider must re-qualify during the normal schedule, as posted for the event. No changes are permitted after qualifying has been completed.

4. Pro riders must stay within the original eliminator category entered and have proper credentials to ride the replacement vehicle. Sportsman can change classes, but once the final qualifying session is completed, no changes will be made.

5. Only one change permitted during the course of an event.

3.3.7 ALTERNATING LANES
Riders must alternate lanes during qualifying unless instructed by a AMA Dragbike official otherwise. Failure to alternate will forfeit that round of qualifying. Pros may be paired according to run sheet. If so, in 1st round the lowest in points will be the first pairing starting with left lane then right. In subsequent rounds the last in qualifying will be the first pairing starting with the opposite lane they ran in the first round. If you miss your pairing, your qualifying attempt is forfeited. Multiple bye runs may be paired at the discretion of staging officials. Once a bike has started the burnout, only one more start will be allowed. If unable to restart or any bike loses fire after pre-stage, the qualifying attempt is forfeited. It is important to note that points and awards are based on a round loss basis, not simply on qualifying.

3.3.8 WITHDRAWALS
The Tech Director and tower staff must be notified when any rider decides to withdraw from competition for any reason (i.e., breakage). (See Alternates 3.4.)

3.3.9 *RIDER'S MEETING
At each event a mandatory rider’s meeting will take place just before 1st round of Pro qualifying. AMA Dragbike will conduct a roll call for one random class. Riders not in attendance will have 10 points deducted. This will be strictly enforced during the 2008 season.

Once opponents have been paired, alternates may not be substituted. Once alternate has been paired, original qualifier cannot be reinstated. First round loser money will be paid only to the original qualifier and not to alternates. If an alternate advances, first round money is deducted. It is important to note that points and awards are based on a “rounds won and rounds lost” basis, not simply on qualifying. Alternates will receive rounds won points but not qualifying points. The insertion of alternates is as follows: The first alternate will be positioned to race the slower of the opponents made available by original qualifier’s failure to appear in round one, the second alternate will race the next-slowest bike, and so on, until either the ladder is complete or all alternates have been assigned ladder positions.

3.5.1 INDEX CLASSES

3.5.1.1 DURING QUALIFICATION
If a rider breaks out during a qualification run, that run will be placed at the bottom of the qualification sheet. Previous qualification runs, and the placement on the ladder for pairing resulting from previous qualifying runs, will not be affected

3.5.1.2 DURING ELIMINATIONS
Contestants who finish quicker than the posted index or category standard during eliminations are disqualified, with the following exceptions:

1. When an opponent foul starts or crosses a boundary line (See Disqualification, 3.7.)

2. On a single run.

3. When both riders run under their index, the rider that is the least under is the winner.

4. If two contestants run under by the same margin (with elapsed times extended to a thousandth of a second), the rider crossing the finish line first is the winner.

3.5.2 ET CLASSES
During eliminations, a breakout will result in a loss; unless that breakout is impacted by the opponent’s “first or worst” foul offense.

3.6.1 LADDERS
AMA Dragbike will utilize Pro ladders in Sportsman categories (i.e., 1 runs 64, 2 runs 63, etc.). Category pairings are based upon established NHRA “ladder” charts. Qualifying elapsed times determine ladder positions (16-bike field, example: 1 vs. 16; 2 vs. 15; 3 vs. 14; 4 vs. 13; 5 vs. 12; 6 vs. 11; 7 vs. 10; and 8 vs. 9). Once established, pairings are not changed unless AMA Dragbike determines there is adequate justification for a change. In situations where fields are not filled, such as 14 bikes entering for a 16-bike field, a 14-bike ladder will be used, not a 16-bike ladder. Fields larger than 64, use random pairings for the initial round of competition with first round winning times determining subsequent round pairings.

3.6.2 PAIRING
Courtesy pairing during eliminations will apply. If you are not paired with your competition as you reach the ready line, you will be expected to wait for your opponent or until an official has instructed you to go. Once ET bikes are paired they cannot leave the staging lanes. If a racer does not go with their pair, he or she will be disqualified.

3.6.3 LANE CHOICE
In the Professional and Sportsman categories, lane choice is determined by elapsed times or closest to index. The rider with the better qualifying position (E.T.) gets first-round lane choice, and in subsequent rounds, lane choice goes to the rider with the lowest E.T. in the previous round or closest to the index without breaking out for index classes. ET lane choice is determined by drawing of chips until riders are placed on the ladder, at which point lane choice has been determined by the rider running closest to previous run’s dial-in.

3.6.4 ACCEPTING ET DIAL-IN'S
At tracks where scoreboards or readout boxes display rider dial-in prior to a run, a rider signifies acceptance of his/her and competitor’s dial-in as displayed by staging rider’s machine. No race will be re-run on a “wrong dial-in” protest. Dial-in must be legibly displayed on the bike prior to entering burnout area. Dial-in may not be changed or otherwise altered once the bike has proceeded beyond the head of the staging area. Multiple dial-ins on the same bike constitutes grounds for disqualification. The rider accepts the race once he takes the Tree.

In Pro ET and Street ET, a racer cannot change his/her dial-in by more than one second, higher or lower, than the previous round. Example: If you dial 10.00 seconds on your first run, you cannot dial lower than 9.00 seconds or higher than 11.00 seconds on your next run.

3.6.5 SINGLE RUNS
In situations where a rider is making a single run, he/she is considered the winner once he/she stages under power in an attempt to take the tree, or is declared the winner by the official starter. If the rider crosses the centerline or outer boundary line on a single run, the elapsed time is voided for lane choice determination.

3.6.6 FRONT WHEEL DROP
Officials will monitor the finish line to determine legal passes. If any bike has the front wheel in the air while passing the first speed trap beam for the terminal MPH, that pass MPH will be invalid.

3.6.7 PARTICIPATION IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES

3.6.7.1 PROS
AMA Dragbike will allow a Professional rider to compete in both Pro and Sportsman or Handicap eliminators at the same event provided that the “Pro” bike is not used in Sportsman or Handicap competition.

3.6.7.2 SPORTSMAN
Likewise, other riders may compete in more than one class. Sportsman and Handicap riders may use the same bike to compete in more than one class as long as qualifying and/or eliminations are not held up waiting for rider. No additional cool down period will be allotted.

3.6.8 PROTEST
Only a rider may lodge a protest against another rider for rules infraction. No crewman, owners, sponsors or relatives may lodge a protest against another competitor for rules infractions. (See Protest Procedures, 7.9.)

3.6.9 STARTING, BURNOUT, STAGING & STARTING SYSTEMS
Provisions of paragraph 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4 and 3.3.5 apply to eliminations as well as qualifications.

 

3.7 DISQUALIFICATIONS

3.7.1 DURING QUALIFICATION OR TIME TRIALS
Any foul that occurs during a qualification run will result in disqualification of the results or time trial for that run. The rider has used that opportunity to run, and will not be given a “redo.”

3.7.1.1 *REPEATED OIL DOWNS
If an entry oils the track in two or more qualifying attempts it will be the Event Directors call as to if the entry will be allowed to compete in eliminations. If not, the entry will receive qualifying points and be disqualified from the remainder of the event.

3.7.2 DURING ELIMINATION
It is not uncommon for a racer to commit a “foul” that results in disqualification for that round of qualification or elimination runs. If the opposing racer does not foul, the racer who commits the foul will be disqualified in that round. If the opposing racer also fouls, the results will be determined on a “first or worst” basis: the racer who commits the first foul or the worst foul will be disqualified. Following is a list of rank ordered fouls, listed from top to bottom from worst to least:

• Crossing center line (before crossing finish line)
• Crossing center line (after crossing the finish line)
• Contact with retaining wall
• Interfering with other competitor while on the track surface
• Damaging foam blocks (timing equipment)
• Loss of control
• Interfering with starter or timing system
• Unsportsmanlike conduct
• Foul start (red light)
• Deep staging (Sportsman classes only)

3.7.3 MULTIPLE INFRACTIONS
Any racer who is disqualified twice in the same event by crossing the centerline or outer boundary line during qualifying, time trials or eliminations will be disqualified from further competition with the vehicle in question for the remainder of the event. In situations where both heads-up category riders leave the line before the start system is activated, the rider who leaves first will be disqualified. If unable to determine who left first, both riders are disqualified.

3.7.4 MULTIPLE EQUIPMENT FAILURES
In the case of neither rider crossing the finish line under the bike’s power or forward momentum, the rider with the quickest reaction time will be determined the winner.

3.7.5 PRE-RACE DISQUALIFICATION
If a rider is disqualified during competition for any reason prior to the actual start of a race, he cannot be reinstated.

3.7.6 POST-RACE REINSTATEMENT
If a rider is disqualified for a technical violation (weight, fuel, height, etc.), the loser may be reinstated as long as the loser passed all tech procedures for that round. Elimination round losers should therefore ensure they do not bypass technical inspection until they are certain that the other racer has passed post-race technical inspection.

3.7.7 RACING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Any racer or person found to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, regardless of amount, will be immediately disqualified, and ejected from the event. Such a condition is cause for suspension, fine and/or revocation of competition license.

3.7.8 RECORDS
If a competitor is disqualified for a technical violation that AMA feels is considered a willful intent to cheat, all records set during the course of the year can be erased from the record books.

3.7.9 INTENTIONAL WHEELIES
If any racer determined by officials to be performing intentional full track wheelies will be disqualified from the entire event.

 

3.8 DOWN TIME

Due to the excessive down time resulting from oil downs and timing block replacements, penalties will be assessed for down time for oil downs and for replacement of timing blocks. Track oil down will result in a $50 fine. Second infraction by the same rider during an event will result in fines of $75. Fines cover the cost of the loss of the track for fifteen minutes. If the track is out of service for more than fifteen minutes, the loss of the track time will be added to the fine at the rate of $3.75 per minute, regardless of the number of infractions. Timing block(s) destruction will be charged to the racer at replacement cost. Failure to pay assessed penalties will result in suspension from future AMA Dragbike events until payment is made. Unpaid penalties will accrue a ten-dollar per month service charge. Penalties are subject to being deducted from any prize money won by participant.  

3.9 SERIES & CLASS SPONSOR DECALS & PATCHES

Class Sponsorship decals must be placed as shown.

3.9.1 SERIES DECALS
Riders competing in AMA Dragbike events will display both a “AMA Dragbike” and series decal (if applicable) on both sides of the racing vehicle. (Street ET competitors are exempt from this requirement.) Series sponsor decals must be located on the upper portion of the fairing or the main tail section of the body as indicated. Riders will forfeit points and/or prize money if they fail to prominently display Series decal on both sides of the competing motorcycle.

3.9.2 CLASS SPONSOR DECALS
Riders participating in sponsored classes that track points (those that identify a champion at the conclusion of the season) must prominently display the Class Sponsor’s decal on both sides of the competing motorcycle. Sponsor decals must be located on the fairing or body, not on wheelie bar side panels. Riders will forfeit points and/or prize money if they fail to prominently display the Class Sponsor’s decal on both sides of competing motorcycle. (See illustration)

3.9.3 AMA DRAGBIKE PATCHES
All Pros, SST, SS & RST riders are required to display an AMA Dragbike or an AMA patch on their riding suits. (See illustration)

 

3.10 CONTINGENCY AWARDS

All contestants, except Exhibition classes, have the opportunity to participate in AMA contingency programs. Programs administered from AMA Headquarters are advertised on AMA Dragbike’s official website. Contingency information is also available at Membership Services at National events. Contingency prizes are offered at all National events.

3.10.1 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To become eligible for sponsor awards, competitors must have purchased the sponsor’s product, and be prepared to show proof that the sponsor’s product is being used in the AMA Dragbike competition claimed. Competitors must also adhere to the specific decal display requirements as follows:

(1) Must be exact size and design of company’s contingency decal (10-square inches minimum, 15-square inches maximum requirement). (2) One decal is required for each product posting if applicable, prominently positioned on outer surfaces, and clearly visible on both sides of the vehicle for the duration of the event. Decals are not valid if placed on the front or back of the bike or inside panels. Stacking requires the sponsor’s permission to ensure eligibility for their advertised awards (contact sponsor). If decals are placed on the bike after the 1st round of qualifying, all contingency claims for that event are forfeited. (3) An exact facsimile of sponsor’s contingency decal (size, color, and design) is required if a painted-on version is used (contact sponsor).

3.10.2 OBTAINING SPONSOR DECALS
It is the racer’s responsibility to acquire contingency decals from each sponsor claimed. Any racer or team claiming contingencies must fill out a contingency claim form and report to the Winner’s Circle immediately following the event with wheelie bars, or body parts displaying contingency sponsor’s decals and other additional claimed items. AMA Dragbike is not responsible to distribute contingency sponsor decals.

3.10.3 FALSE CLAIMS
False contingency claims may result in loss of points and fines exceeding amounts claimed. False claims on one product will void your eligibility for all posted awards at the event. Random teardowns may be conducted by Tech to inspect internal claims.

3.11 COMPETITOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

3.11.1 GENERAL
AMA Dragbike highly suggests the completion of an approved drag racing school for new licenses. New or expired racers will be required to make licensing passes during qualifying. NHRA and AHDRA license will be accepted based on similar license. This must be completed prior to eliminations. (For minors licensing see Licensing Procedures 3.11.4.) Eighth mile equivalent times are as follows: 9.99 1/4 mile = 6.39 1/8 mile, 10:00 º mile = 6.40 1/8 mile.

3.11.2 *LICENSE

• Class TF: Required to compete in Top Fuel.
• Class 1: Required to compete in Funnybike, Pro Mod, and Pro Stock.
• Class 2: Required to compete in Pro Street.
• Class 3: Required to compete in Top Gas, Super Comp, Street Fighter, Super Eliminator, Super Street, Real Street and Pro ET (9.89 or quicker).
• Class 4: Required to compete in Super Sport, and Pro ET (9.90 or slower), Street ET (9.99 or quicker).
• Class 5: (junior or provisional). Required for competition in Street ET. This class is limited to the following restrictions:
  • No wheelie bar
  • No nitrous
  • No turbo
• Type A - Car tire bikes with wheelie bars
• Type B - Small tire bikes with wheelie bars
• Type C - DOT Motorcycle Tires, no wheelie bars

For example, a license designation would be 1A or 3B. You can compete in a “lower” category at any time, or in a category one column to the right. For example, a person with 3B could also compete with 4B or 4C. A TYPE A license can also compete under TYPE B, but not under TYPE C.

3.11.3 LICENSING PROCEDURES
New and/or expired (more than 2 years) racers will be required to make licensing passes during qualifying prior to being allowed to compete in eliminations or have completed an approved drag racing school. Competitors who wish to compete in a quicker class than they have previously will be required to prove their ability to safely operate the racing vehicle in the quicker category. Proof of ability will be performance of two single passes under the supervision of AMA officials. Proof of ability may also be provided by written endorsement from a motorcycle drag racing school approved by AMA, or an individual who has been previously designated in writing by AMA to serve as a racer examiner. Class 5 (provisional) licenses are for new members and temporary members, and require endorsement by an AMA Dragbike member holding a Class 4 or higher license. Class 5 (junior) licenses are specifically for young racers, age 12 to 16. In order to obtain a license in Class 3 or quicker, a racer is expected to hold a license in a slower class for at least one season. Exceptions will be handled on an individual basis, and will be based on demonstrated performance in competition under the auspices of other sanctioning bodies. All new riders are required to hold a Class 4 license prior to obtaining a Class 3 or higher license. License runs will be conducted only at AMA Dragbike approved drag racing schools or licensing sessions. The following minimum elapsed time has been determined to qualify for a license.

 

TF......................................6.99	FB & PM........................7.30
PS & PST...........................8.40	SST, RST, TG.................9.45
SE, SS, PET.....................11.00	SC, SF...........................9.70

Each license will be issued based on the style and class of bike, not elapsed time exclusively.

In the interest of safety, any rider with a physical limitation, whether temporary or permanent, that could jeopardize their own safety or the safety of other racers and/or fans must inform AMA Dragbike of that limitation. If required in the interest of safety, the rider may be required to demonstrate to AMA Dragbike officials the ability to safely operate the race vehicle in a controlled environment (single pass) before being allowed to compete.

If the Event Director observes erratic or unsafe rider behavior, that Director may require the rider in question to demonstrate the ability to safely operate the race vehicle by making a solo pass. The conditions of the solo pass will be determined by the Event Director, and satisfactory completion of the pass will be determined by the Event Director or his/her appointed official. If the rider’s performance during the solo pass is unstable, erratic, or otherwise unsafe, the rider may be disqualified from the event, and have rider’s competition license suspended. In such a case the rider will be required to attend training, such as a drag racing school, in order to have rider’s competition license reinstated.

3.11.4 RACING FOR MINORS
Due to NHRA restrictions minors under the age of 16 are not allowed to compete. All riders under the age of 18 will be required to have a parental permission waiver, signed by both parents, and notarized. (Contact AMA Dragbike for waiver consent forms prior to competition.)

3.11.5 DRAG RACING SCHOOLS
There are several drag racing schools endorsed by AMA Dragbike:
Rickey Gadson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.sportbikezone.com
Frank Hawley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.frankhawley.com
Jason Miller Streetbike Seminars . . . http://www.streetbikeseminars.com

 

3.12 RAIN-OUT POLICY

If an event is disrupted and re-scheduled due to weather or other conditions, all unused portions of tickets and/or armband must be brought to the gate on the re-scheduled date. Tickets will not be replaced. All entries are final. In general, rainouts will be concluded at the next scheduled event. Racers will NOT be permitted to “roll over” entries to “any future event.” If elimination rounds of any category are in progress at the time of postponement, class or vehicle changes will not be permitted and posted pairings will be followed to conclusion. It is mandatory that qualifiers be in attendance to earn points and monetary awards. Index and ET categories will be allowed a one-time vehicle change prior to resuming eliminations. Pro and Heads-up bikes may be required to be sealed prior to leaving rained-out event. Due to the regional nature of Street ET participation, AMA Dragbike may elect to complete Street ET elimination rounds from a rain-out at the next event that takes place in the same geographic region or leave the trophy with the track to be completed at the track’s discretion.

 

3.13 SALES AT EVENTS

Vending of parts, accessories and services is allowed only for AMA Dragbike Contingency Sponsors. Sale of team t-shirts is permitted only with approval of the AMA Dragbike Contingency Director. The selling of used parts is prohibited in commercial type or quantity display without the purchase of a swap meet permit; the sale of individual pieces is permissible. Special permits and sales areas will be available at selected events for swap meet or bike sales. Spaces must be reserved in advance through the AMA Dragbike office.

 

3.14 SPEED LIMIT

The speed limit for ALL vehicles anywhere on the race facility (except when engaged in competition on the track) is 10 miles per hour. Abuse of this rule will constitute impounding of pit or race bike for the remainder of the day and subject the offender to a $100 fine to reclaim. (See Tow Vehicles, 2.9.8)

 

3.15 WINNINGS

Winnings are paid based on rounds of competition. No-shows will not be paid with the exception of qualifiers allowing alternates. Race winners must pick up a Tech and Winner’s Circle clearance slip prior to being paid. Winnings are to be picked up immediately following Winner’s Circle. Failure to appear in Winner’s Circle photos honoring sponsor or failure to report to tech will result in fines up to but not exceeding winnings. No checks will be cashed at the races. Payout is at AMA Dragbike’s registration trailer. Unclaimed or un-cashed checks will accrue a ten-dollar per month service charge. The number of entries will determine rounds paid and purse. AMA Dragbike reserves the right to reduce field sizes in classes based on low entries in the class.

 

3.16 RULE CHANGES

If it becomes obvious to the Tech Director or Tech Advisors that weight breaks, engine size limitations, fuel limitations, etc. as published in this Rulebook are not functioning in the interest of close competition, the Director or Advisors can change rules prior to season start or after any National Event. In cases where a rule has been misinterpreted or not addressed in this Rulebook, the event director may at his/her discretion refer to the AMA or NHRA rulebook for a ruling. Should such a change occur, details will be made available to all affected members on the AMA Dragbike website. In constructing new bikes, competitors should allow for possible changes.