This page is a “tutorial” for those of you that want to join the awesome world of drag racing but don’t know exactly what it entails. So, hold on to your helmets and read on!
ADVICE
Be a spectator your first time. Look, listen and learn! If possible, go with someone that has gone before. Look at the track officials and see how they direct the racers by hand gestures. This is very important.
When you’re ready to give it a go, check our schedule for Friday Night Drags Presented By Go Fast. These nights are open for anyone to make as many passes as they want. Some seasoned racers use these nights to test and tune their cars.
Everyone racing knows what it is like to be a first timer. If you have a question, ask! (just don’t pick the racer first in line in the staging lanes that is ready to go) Any one wearing our track shirts can answer your questions, if they don’t know they will ask. Either way your questions will be answered.
RACING INSTRUCTIONS
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Enter & register
Come in through Gate 3, pay the fee, and pick up your tech card. -
Find your pit spot
Choose a pit location, fill out your tech card, and remove any loose items from your car. -
Gear up
Put on your required clothing and helmet (check the website for specific requirements). -
Go through tech inspection
Listen for the announcer to call inspection open, then head over. An inspector will write your car number on your driver-side and front windows. -
Enter the staging lanes
When the announcer opens the lanes, pull into the correct numbered lane (1–6, left to right) and stay with your car at all times. -
Follow track officials
As you pull forward, watch officials closely — communication is mostly through hand signals due to the noise. -
Pre-race checks at the water box
Seat belt on, windows up, parking lights on (after dark), and AC off before you pull up. -
Do your burnout
When signaled, do a short burnout to clean and warm your tires. Stay behind the starting line unless you have an NHRA license. -
Stage your car
Pull forward slowly toward the beams. First, hit pre-stage (top yellow lights), then inch forward until staged (second set of yellow lights). Take your time. -
Launch Focus
on the yellow light just above the green. Leave on the last yellow for the best reaction time. Leaving early = red light. -
Make your run
Don't go 100% your first time. Feel the track out, stay in your lane, and lift if something feels off. -
Exit safely
The left lane has right of way when exiting. Wait for the left lane driver to exit first. Drive back slowly (10 MPH limit) and stop to collect your ET slip.
ONE LAST NOTE
- Check Track Rules & Requirement
Always check for Track Rules & Requirements when visiting other tracks. For the most part the rules will be similar, but always double check!
- We hope you join us often for Friday Night Drags Presented By Go Fast!
We hope you join us often for Friday Night Drags Presented By Go Fast!
Question: “Can Drag Racing make me a Millionaire?”
Answer: “Yes, only if you’re a Billionaire.”