WELCOME to Bunker Hill Dragstrip. Thank you for choosing to race with us, we hope that you have an enjoyable time. We have lain out a few guidelines that will help us conduct the race with the greatest understanding, if there are any questions, just ask, we will do what we can to clarify. Best of luck to all of our competitors.
     Thank You, Steve Daniels, and the Staff, and Crew of Bunker Hill Dragstrip

Please read our General Guidelines, it is the racers responsibility to read and understand these guidelines, it will help everyone have a happy day. Some of these guidelines are in reference to our multiple day/entry races. Feel free to print your own copy, to have with you for a handy reference guide. Need to use some of these for your own business/site/track? Feel free, we lifted a couple of them ourselves. Occasionally there needs to be updates / changes / additions to the guidelines, it is recommended that you check back periodically.

1. ALCOHOL This is a zero tolerance policy. No driver of a car in competition, (test & tune, time runs, practice or eliminations), is to consume, or be under the influence of, any alcoholic beverage.  Any driver found to be doing so will be disqualified and points and winnings forfeited, and may face suspension at race directors discretion.   No GLASS bottles are allowed at any time. NO GLASS containers of any kind are permitted at Bunker Hill Dragstrip.

2. One working tail light (D.O.T. approved 3 inch diameter recommended) required on all vehicles for night racing. Please note that this is for your safety and the safety of other racers, and we really, really, really, like red taillights. This includes Jr. Dragsters, cars, motorcycles, dragsters, roadsters, Etc. This light must be visible to the starter on the starting line. The starter is the person who makes the call on this policy. When track lights are on, vehicle tail lights are to be on.

3. Delay Box in Super Pro Only. Anyone caught with a delay box in Pro or Street will be immediately disqualified. All season points will be lost as well as any event winnings. Electronics and Inspection Policy - with the continued problems and controversy surrounding the use of illegal electronics, RTDC, transbrakes, etc. in various categories we will reserve the right to inspect or impound any vehicle racing at anytime during an event. We will also reserve the right to inspect the winner, runner-up and semi-finalist before awarding any points or awards.

4. Excessive leaking will be grounds for disqualification, get your leaks repaired, no leaks please.

5. Tech Inspection. All cars are subject to tech inspection to confirm their compliance with basic safety rules. ALL drivers MUST SIGN AND COMPLETELY FILL OUT the tech card.  (Special events) One driver may purchase two tech cards (double entry). Super Pro tech cards will be yellow and red, Pro tech cards will be blue and green. PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR COLOR!  Upon completion of tech inspection you will be issued a run card that will allow you access to the track (no ticky...no laundry). Everyone must go through tech before going down the track, no exceptions. No one is to drive down the track without going through tech first. ALL cars are subject to inspection at any time to confirm their legality with regard to illegal timers, infrared scanners, counters, track locators, drive shaft interfaces, and/or (Pro) delay boxes. Aftermarket traction control devices of any kind are prohibited in all classes.   5a. CHANGING VEHICLES A racer may not change his race vehicle once eliminations begin. The vehicle that is used in the first round of racing by a competitor must be raced. You may, however, buy back in a different vehicle.

6. Eliminations Order of Run. (Special events) The order of eliminations will be as follows;
YELLOW SUPER PRO (FAST BRACKET) 4.50-7.75
GREEN  PRO (BRACKET 2)  6.00-13.00*
RED  SUPER PRO (FAST BRACKET) 4.50-7.75
BLUE  PRO (BRACKET 2)  6.00-13.00*

*6a E T Breaks Normal weekly event E T breaks; Super Pro 4.50 to 7.75, Pro 5.70 to 8.99, Sportsman 7.50 and slower. Trophy 7.35 and slower, mufflers and DOT tires required.

7. Time Runs. (Special events) Two time runs only per racer are planned each day, one time run per session. Time runs will not be segregated by color. Time run sessions order will be; 1st Super Pro, 1st Pro, 2nd Super Pro, 2nd Pro, 1st round of eliminations starting with Super Pro Yellow. See above #6.

8. Staging Lanes. For time runs and time trials, staging lanes one (1) and three (3) are for the left racing lane; staging lanes two (2) and four (4) are for the right racing lane. Lane one is closest to the fence.

9. Lane Choice and Pairings. Race pairings will be by random draw using five (5) chips and four (4) staging lanes, one chip is a "back" chip and when drawn two racers will be pulled from the same lane. First chip drawn gets lane choice, second chip goes the other  way. Once the driver with lane choice makes his move to the water box, lane choice is final!  (Special events) When each half of the field (color) gets to eight (8) cars or less, the remaining racers will draw chips for position on a ladder, corresponding to the total number of cars remaining, (16 or less). Regular events, S/Pro & Pro, when competition reaches 16 or less cars, we will determine ladder position by reaction time, a computer generated ladder will be produced.

9a. Breakage Countdown During eliminations, any car that will not start while still in the staging lanes will be given a one minute countdown.  If it has not started, the other competitor of the pair will be given a single run due to breakage.  If both cars initially start and move to the burnout area, the amount of time allotted a racer to do a burnout and reach the starting line is somewhat up to his/her opponent.  If his/her opponent pre-stages, a 30-second count will be started.  If the racer does not, will not, or cannot pre-stage within 30 seconds, the starter will direct his opponent to stage and will fire the tree. In any situation, the call is final and it will be that of the line starter or race director.

10. Bye Runs. Maximum of one bye run per racer per day, until all remaining competitors have had a bye. Will be determined by random chip draw before each round of eliminations, in each half of the field. The lane boss will pull lane (1-4) and then position from the front (1-5). This racer will be pulled to the side and in the event of an odd lot number of cars, will receive the bye run, for that half of the field, for that round. Bye runs do not carry over from one round to the next, if you don't get to use it, you lose it. If you are fortunate enough to receive a bye run, you then become ineligible for another, until all remaining racers have had a bye run. If you are running both colors and receive a bye run in one color, you are not eligible for one in the other color. Regular weekly events please see Dial for $'s.

11.Dial - In's. Dial - in  must be displayed when you are pulled from the lanes to the ready line. No changes (without permission from the lane boss). Please make numbers large and legible. It is each driver's responsibility to check the scoreboards for his or her correct dial-in. If your dial-in is incorrect, DO NOT PRE-STAGE. Instead, simply point at the scoreboard and starting line personnel will inform the tower, via radio, of the problem. If you stage your car on an incorrect dial in, you bought it, THERE WILL BE NO RE-RUN and NO RESTITUTION. If your opponent's dial in is incorrect, same result, you bought it! CHECK BOTH DIAL-INS!!!!

12. Staging Procedure. Courtesy staging encouraged but not mandatory. Be advised to stage deep enough that your car will not back out of stage. Deep staging is allowed, but not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to get the car staged in a timely manner. To be assured of the time necessary to deep stage, promptly move to the line and stage first. DEEP needs to be on both sides of the car. Burnouts across the starting line are reserved for vehicles with an e.t. of 6.40 or quicker. Your act of staging must be a FORWARD motion for pre stage and stage. YOU BACK UP-YOU PACK UP. Backing out of the staging beams for a second attempt to stage is PROHIBITED. Failure to stage upon the starter's order is an automatic disqualification. All vehicles must self-start and self-stage. This rule also applies to single runs. Push-starting a vehicle or push-staging a vehicle is prohibited.

12a. Auto Start will be used. Time out to stage = 10 seconds (if your opponent is fully staged, you have 10 seconds to stage once you light your pre-stage bulb, time out does not start until both racers are pre-staged and one is staged.) Tree start delay = 1.7 seconds with a .2 second variable (this is the amount of time between the last stage bulb being lit and the tree being activated). In the event that neither car/driver wishes to stage first, the car with the slower dial/performance level will stage first.

13. Buy Backs. First round buy backs or re-entry into round two only is offered to those that choose/need to. If you wish to re-enter, come to the rear of the lanes when round two of the eliminator/color you were eliminated from, is called, for round two. Buy backs will be brought into the rear of the field, no guarantee that a 1st round winner won't race a buy back.

14. Crew. In the ready line/starting line/ water box area: Pro 1 crew member, Super Pro 2 crew members. The advanced staging area, between the front of the tower and the track guardrail, IS NOT a spectator area. This is a restricted area and all racing activities will cease until this area is cleared.  NO EXCEPTIONS

15. Mini-Bikes, Golf Carts, ATV's, Etc. NO RECREATIONAL RIDING!  For insurance and safety reasons, ALL support vehicles must be operated by ADULTS ONLY and are to be used for race-related activities only. No Rider under 16 permitted to operate bicycles, bikes, 2, 3, or 4 wheelers, golf carts etc. These vehicles are to be used to assist the Race Car ONLY! No Pleasure Riding. The Racer is responsible for the support vehicle and could be disqualified if his crew abuses this privilege. All support vehicles must have the race car number displayed properly, readily visible, proof of insurance must be made available upon request.

16. If you bring your dog/pet with you to Bunker Hill Dragstip you are responsible for the dog/pet. The dog/pet must remain on a lead with you, or at your trailer, at all times. You are responsible to clean up after your dog/pet. The policy concerning dogs/pets may change in the near future, please watch for this change.

17. Interpretations. The 2010 NHRA Rule Book will be followed. In matters of rules interpretations or other judgment calls, the decision of the Event Director is final.

Remember- No printed rule book or guidelines can replace courtesy and common sense. Responsible and professional behavior is expected and appreciated!

   Bunker Hill Dragstrip is Located 10 miles N. of Kokomo off of U.S. 31, East 1.5 miles on C.R. 900 South, at C.R. 150 West. Race day Crew/Spectators $10, children under 12 are free.

Times may vary dependent upon weather conditions & special events.

If in doubt call the track  first, 765.689.8248

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