Series Rules & Regulations
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Competitors must comply with IHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Safety Rules and Regulations
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Maximum dial-in is 7.95-seconds quarter-mile and 5.10-seconds eighth-mile
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Competitors may dial quicker between rounds; may only dial a maximum of .20-second slower than their qualified time
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Lane choice – low dial
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Lane choice – Top Dragster versus Top Sportsman final – coin flip at Drivers Meeting
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Series will compete on a Sportsman ladder
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Handicapped start system utilizing a .5-second full tree
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Qualifying will consist of three sessions on two-day events and two sessions on one-day events
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Once qualifying has concluded and a ladder has been established, pairings will not be changed. However, should a qualified vehicle and racer be unable to make the first round of eliminations, an alternate will be inserted in his or her place
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All first-round points will remain with the qualified racer. Alternates will not be eligible for any round points, regardless of how far they advance past round one
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If an event is postponed due to weather or other conditions prior to the start of eliminations, it is necessary that the qualified vehicle and racer be in attendance and participates at the rescheduled date to be eligible for all points and awards
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Each entry must have a current IHRA or NHRA Competition License in the ET range of the vehicle utilized during competitio
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Engine diapers mandatory
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Parachutes required on all machines that exceed run of 150 mph on 1/4 mile or 125 mph on 1/8 mile. Cars running 200 mph in the 1/4 mile must have two parachutes. Drag chutes must have their own independent mounting bracket (a grade 8 sleeved bolt must be used) and must not be the same bracket as the shoulder harness
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Head and neck restraint highly recommended (Competitors must comply with IHRA Rule Book)
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Contestants must prominently display the Quick 32 Sportsman Series decals
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Contestants will be supplied with series Hard Cards, please be prepared to show them at entry with proof of identification
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Contestants must supply the series with an accurate list of crew members by the Wednesday prior to the event
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The series will provide an Official Starter that will control the starting line and the restricted area
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The venues are required to supply an Ambulance and a total of two (2) EMS Emergency Medical Services Paramedics, (one (1) ACP-Advanced Care Paramedic and one (1) PCP-Primary Care Paramedic) and Firemen
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Competitors and crewmembers must sign the Insurance Waiver when provided by the track and the track technical inspector will inspect the entries
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ALL ENTRIES MUST COMPLETE THE TECHNICAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE PRIOR TO COMPETITION