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NEW DATE - AUGUST 2nd - Lapeer Dragway - (Due to Milan Dragway Truck Show/Racing July 12th)
Due to mass persuasion by fellow board members I was forced into deciding to take my truck down the track. There was some talk about Lapeer Dragway awhile back so I spoke with them to make sure they allow diesel pickups. I know they are not the greatest facilities, but Milan only has Test and Tune on Wednesdays, where as Lapeer has it on Saturdays. The cost is 25 dollars for vehicle and driver and you can run as many times as you want. The racing starts at noon.
So I just wanted to gauge everyone's interest. I know that the big camping weekend for New Era is on the July 26th, so was wondering if July 12th was too soon? Or if August 2nd was too close to the camping? Maybe August 9th would work. Let me know if people are interested and we can set a date, otherwise I will just go with some co-workers who have some muscle cars.
The track only has a snack bar, so they said we could bring a grill and have a cook out. My grill is quite large and heavy to load, I could bring it at last resort, but I could also bring the hotdogs/buns/toppings. Beer is probably out of the question though per reading the rules/regulations, which I have included below.
The website is, Lapeer International Dragway , but I am warning you ahead of time that it takes awhile to load, so you will only see the banner at the top of the page for about 3-5 minutes while it loads.
HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ALL RACING PARTICIPANTS
1. ALL cars must have a lap seat belt. 22. NO SHORTS DRIVER MUST WEAR LONG PANTS. (HELMETS Rentals available at the track for $5. )
2. All vehicles running 13. 99 or faster, or running slicks must have a drive shaft loop.
3. All convertibles running 13. 99 or faster must have a . 6 roll bar and shoulder harness.
4. All stick shift vehicles running 12. 99 or faster, or running slicks must have a blow proof steel scatter shield.
5. All vehicles running 11. 50 in the1/4 or7. 30 in the 1/8 mi. or faster must have a . 6 roll bar and shoulder harness and a trans blanket. Driver must also be wearing a protective jacket.
6. All vehicles running 9. 99 or faster must be built to NHRA or IHRA specs. A neck collar and fire suit is also required ON ALL DRIVERS RUNNING 9. 99 OR FASTER IN THE 1/4 MILE OR 5. 99 OR FASTER IN THE 1/8 MILE . ALL CARS RUNNING 8. 99 IN THE 1/4 MILE OR 5. 99 IN THE 1/8 MILE MUST HAVE A DIAPER ON MOTOR.
7. Motorcycle, quad and snowmobile drivers must have helmets, face shields, leather jacket, leather gloves and leather shoes or boots and all machines must have chain guards.
8. All drivers of machines running 11. 99 in the 1/4 mi, or 7. 49 in the 1/8 mile or faster must be wearing full leathers and machine running 10. 99 in the 1/4 mi. must be equipped with a tether.
9. NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED IN RACE VEHICLES
10. No ATV's allowed riding in the pits
11. No alcohol or illegal drugs allowed on the grounds
12. Any STICK SHIFT car using Nitrous must have a blow proof scatter shield . b. Any car running nitrous driver must wear a fire retardnt jacket MONEY BRACKET 1/4 MILE RACE MUST RUN 13. 99 OR FASTER, 1/8 MILE RACE MUST RUN 10. 99 OR FASTER.
TROPHY BRACKETS ALL ET`S RUN
13. Racing privileges may be suspended or driver may be disqualified for UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT,IMPROPER LANGUAGE OR ANY CONDITION CONSIDERED TO BE UNSAFE, UNFAIR,OR OUT OF ORDER BY A RACE OFFICIAL.
14. CARS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED OR NOT ALLOWED TO RUN IF OFFICAL DETECTS ANY LEAKAGE OR SPREADING ANY SUBSTANCES ON TRACK
15. ANY CAR CROSSING CENTERLINE OR LEAVING TRACK SURFACE, OR EXCESSIVE BRAKING AT FINISH LINE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
16. COMPUTER DETERMINES WINNER. ( NOT PIT CREW. )
17. NO CRACKED WINDSHEILDS.
18. ALL CARS THAT BREAK ON TRACK MUST PULL OFF THE TRACK AND IN THE GRASS WHEN SAFE TO DO SO.
(DON'T OIL DOWN THE TRACK ).
19. NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS ALLOWED AT TRACK.
20. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.
21. 10 MPH. SPEED LIMIT IN ALL AREAS OF TRACK AND ON RETURN ROAD.
22. MANAGEMENT MAKES ALL FINAL DECISIONS.
23. PAY OUTS ARE TO BE PICKED UP IN TOP OF TIMING TOWER AFTER RACE. ALL MONEY MUST BE PICKED UP SAME DAY IT IS WON OR IT WILL BE FORFEITED.
24. NITROUS OXIDE.
If your bottle is in the drivers compartment or not on the opposite side of a firewall you are required to vent the bottle to the outside of the car.
25. alcohol usage by racers is not permitted while racing -
underage drinking or drugging will be reported to authorities
Due to mass persuasion by fellow board members I was forced into deciding to take my truck down the track. There was some talk about Lapeer Dragway awhile back so I spoke with them to make sure they allow diesel pickups. I know they are not the greatest facilities, but Milan only has Test and Tune on Wednesdays, where as Lapeer has it on Saturdays. The cost is 25 dollars for vehicle and driver and you can run as many times as you want. The racing starts at noon.
So I just wanted to gauge everyone's interest. I know that the big camping weekend for New Era is on the July 26th, so was wondering if July 12th was too soon? Or if August 2nd was too close to the camping? Maybe August 9th would work. Let me know if people are interested and we can set a date, otherwise I will just go with some co-workers who have some muscle cars.
The track only has a snack bar, so they said we could bring a grill and have a cook out. My grill is quite large and heavy to load, I could bring it at last resort, but I could also bring the hotdogs/buns/toppings. Beer is probably out of the question though per reading the rules/regulations, which I have included below.
The website is, Lapeer International Dragway , but I am warning you ahead of time that it takes awhile to load, so you will only see the banner at the top of the page for about 3-5 minutes while it loads.
HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ALL RACING PARTICIPANTS
1. ALL cars must have a lap seat belt. 22. NO SHORTS DRIVER MUST WEAR LONG PANTS. (HELMETS Rentals available at the track for $5. )
2. All vehicles running 13. 99 or faster, or running slicks must have a drive shaft loop.
3. All convertibles running 13. 99 or faster must have a . 6 roll bar and shoulder harness.
4. All stick shift vehicles running 12. 99 or faster, or running slicks must have a blow proof steel scatter shield.
5. All vehicles running 11. 50 in the1/4 or7. 30 in the 1/8 mi. or faster must have a . 6 roll bar and shoulder harness and a trans blanket. Driver must also be wearing a protective jacket.
6. All vehicles running 9. 99 or faster must be built to NHRA or IHRA specs. A neck collar and fire suit is also required ON ALL DRIVERS RUNNING 9. 99 OR FASTER IN THE 1/4 MILE OR 5. 99 OR FASTER IN THE 1/8 MILE . ALL CARS RUNNING 8. 99 IN THE 1/4 MILE OR 5. 99 IN THE 1/8 MILE MUST HAVE A DIAPER ON MOTOR.
7. Motorcycle, quad and snowmobile drivers must have helmets, face shields, leather jacket, leather gloves and leather shoes or boots and all machines must have chain guards.
8. All drivers of machines running 11. 99 in the 1/4 mi, or 7. 49 in the 1/8 mile or faster must be wearing full leathers and machine running 10. 99 in the 1/4 mi. must be equipped with a tether.
9. NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED IN RACE VEHICLES
10. No ATV's allowed riding in the pits
11. No alcohol or illegal drugs allowed on the grounds
12. Any STICK SHIFT car using Nitrous must have a blow proof scatter shield . b. Any car running nitrous driver must wear a fire retardnt jacket MONEY BRACKET 1/4 MILE RACE MUST RUN 13. 99 OR FASTER, 1/8 MILE RACE MUST RUN 10. 99 OR FASTER.
TROPHY BRACKETS ALL ET`S RUN
13. Racing privileges may be suspended or driver may be disqualified for UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT,IMPROPER LANGUAGE OR ANY CONDITION CONSIDERED TO BE UNSAFE, UNFAIR,OR OUT OF ORDER BY A RACE OFFICIAL.
14. CARS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED OR NOT ALLOWED TO RUN IF OFFICAL DETECTS ANY LEAKAGE OR SPREADING ANY SUBSTANCES ON TRACK
15. ANY CAR CROSSING CENTERLINE OR LEAVING TRACK SURFACE, OR EXCESSIVE BRAKING AT FINISH LINE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
16. COMPUTER DETERMINES WINNER. ( NOT PIT CREW. )
17. NO CRACKED WINDSHEILDS.
18. ALL CARS THAT BREAK ON TRACK MUST PULL OFF THE TRACK AND IN THE GRASS WHEN SAFE TO DO SO.
(DON'T OIL DOWN THE TRACK ).
19. NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS ALLOWED AT TRACK.
20. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.
21. 10 MPH. SPEED LIMIT IN ALL AREAS OF TRACK AND ON RETURN ROAD.
22. MANAGEMENT MAKES ALL FINAL DECISIONS.
23. PAY OUTS ARE TO BE PICKED UP IN TOP OF TIMING TOWER AFTER RACE. ALL MONEY MUST BE PICKED UP SAME DAY IT IS WON OR IT WILL BE FORFEITED.
24. NITROUS OXIDE.
If your bottle is in the drivers compartment or not on the opposite side of a firewall you are required to vent the bottle to the outside of the car.
25. alcohol usage by racers is not permitted while racing -
underage drinking or drugging will be reported to authorities
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