2006 E.T. Finals Information
2006 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Racing Series
Northwest Division ET Finals
September 8-9-10-11, 2006
Champion Raceway Eagle Point, Oregon
Competitor Information
Entry fees: ALL U.S. FUNDS
Test and Tune (Thursday) $35
Car & Driver (Weekend) $75
Car & Driver High School $30
Car & Driver Jr. Dragster $30
Crew (Full Event) $25
Crew (Sat-Sun only) $20
Children 12-under Free
Gambler Shootout (Friday) $25
Package Attack (Saturday) $15
Camping (Event) $10
Event Schedule
Wednesday, September 7
Parking 5 9PM
Thursday, September 8
Gates open 7AM
Tech open 9AM
Test and Tune 11AM 5PM
Team Captain Meeting 5:30PM
Friday, September 9
Gates open 7AM
Tech open 8AM
Time Trials 9AM 5:30PM
Team Captains Meeting 5:30PM
Saturday, September 10
Gates open 7AM
Tech open 8AM
Time Trials 9AM
Race of Champions 1PM
Racer BBQ 5PM
Sunday, September 11
Gates open 7AM
Eliminations 9AM
Racers may leave trailers overnight on Sunday. Race will continue to Monday if necessary.
Team Structure
· Each participating track is allowed to bring 48 entries, regardless of class,
in addition to 2 High School and 4 Jr. Dragster competitors.
· All team members must have competed in a minimum of one event at the
track they will be representing at this event.
· Racers in the Race of Champions must have competed in at least 50% of the
events at the track they will be representing at this event.
Team Designators
A Lost Creek G North Central M Mission Z - Bonanza
B Bremerton H Medicine Hat P Portland
C Coos Bay I Intermountain Q Lakeview
D Madras J Southern Oregon R Renegade
E Eagle K Saskatchewan S Pacific
F Firebird L Lewistown W Woodburn
Event Categories
Super Pro 7.00 11.99, electronics allowed
Pro 7.50 13.99, no electronics
Sportsman 12.80 slower, no electronics
Bike/Sled 7.50 14.99, no electronics
High School 11.00 slower, no electronics
Jr. Lightning 7.90 11.99
Jr. Thunder 11.00 slower
Run order for Time Trials
Friday - Sportsman, Pro, Bike/Sled, Super Pro (High School to run with class they will run on Sunday)
Saturday Jr. Thunder, Jr. Lightning, Sportsman, High School, Pro, Bike/Sled, Super Pro
We will make our best efforts to give every racer two time trials on Friday and one on Saturday. If the need arises, we will have a special session Saturday morning for the Race of Champions participants, and then fill in between ROC rounds with the remainder of competitors.
Pairings and Lane Assignments
· All classes will be called to the lanes in sessions. Each team will be assigned specific lanes and sessions throughout the event. From those assignments, a random draw will be made to pair the lanes for each elimination round.
· Potential bye runs in eliminations will be done by random draw during the first round. During subsequent rounds, the best winning reaction time will have earned the potential bye for the following round.
· Lane choice will be done by a coin toss at the head of the lanes.
Team Captains
Each team is allowed up to four (4) team captains. Team captains will handle any and all problems or discrepancies that one of their competitors may encounter. Only one team captain will be allowed in the tower at any one time. Any disputes must be brought to the event director by a team captain. Division Director will rule on an issues and have final say on such.
Summit Series Decals
Each competitor will be required to run the series decal for the duration of eliminations. Those not having the decal will not earn points for team or be eligible for any prizes or awards.
Contingency Decals
The NHRA Trailer will have a very limited supply of these. All racers are encouraged to have and/or get decals from the manufacturer prior to the event. Decals must be on vehicle for duration of eliminations. The contingency verification will take place after the race, but will be checked against photos from earlier rounds to see that decals were in place.
ET Finals Rules and Regulations
· All classes, with the exception of Bike/Sled, will be run on a five-tenth full tree with optional staging.
· Deep staging will be allowed, but it may not be written on the vehicle, nor will the starter make any changes
to the starting procedure for those deep staging. Those deep staging assume all risk and must get in first as
Autostart will be on for ALL categories.
Bike/Sled will run on a split tree.
CrossTalk will be used in Super Pro only.
· No passengers will be allowed in any vehicle during time trials or competition.
· Dial-ins and numbers must be on the front, left side, and rear windows at Pacific Raceways
· Shoe polished numbers are only allowed in Sportsman
· Dial-ins must be displayed prior to leaving the head of staging lanes and entering the ready area,
and may not be altered beyond that point unless OKd by the event director.
· Once a driver pre-stages their vehicle, they have accepted the posted dial-ins on the scoreboard.
· Excessive braking may be grounds for disqualification. Starter and/or Event Director will have final
say on issuing a warning or an expulsion. If a warning is issued, any subsequent infraction will be grounds
for immediate disqualification.
· Any racer or crew member found to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances, during racing
hours, will be immediately excused from the event and the facility.
· All tech cards must be filled in completely and legibly, being sure to indicate your team name or designator
at the TOP of the tech card.
· Team designator must be displayed on the drivers side lower portion of the windshield. They should also
be displayed on the left side and back of the vehicle.
Pit Vehicles
Track operators are responsible for policing their teams pit vehicles for improper use and NO MOTORIZED PIT
VEHICLES are allowed from 1 hour after racing has concluded until 1 hour prior to racing resuming the following day.
All riders must be licensed and a minimum of 16 years of age.
Pit Areas
Each team will be designated a specific pit area. We ask that all participants curtail any noisy activities at 11PM on any
night. Please also be respectful of the facility and use trash cans to dispose of any trash prior to leaving the facility.
National Dragster Team Spirit Award
This prestigious award will be given to the team that displays the best spirit based on these factors:
Pit area organization and decorations, overall conduct and sportsmanship in all areas of the facility, team display and support
in the grandstands. Award winner will be decided by the NHRA Certification Team.
Special Awards
Will be given to the Best Appearing Vehicle in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Sled/Bike, and Jr. Dragster. Best Engineered and
Best Appearing Crew will each be awarded to one racer on Sunday. The award recipients will be decided by the NHRA
Certification Team.
High School Eliminator
Open to any student that has attended high school during the 2006 calendar year. A Complimentary NHRA Competition
Number will be provided for these participants. High School racers will also be able to enter either Pro or Sportsman on
Sunday. No Motorcycles or electronics allowed.
Jr. Dragster
Time Trials and eliminations will be conducted solely on Saturday at this event. Jr. Dragster will not be eligible to make runs
during the test and tune on Thursday as well as any runs on Friday. Each track may send up to four drivers, with a minimum
of one per category. Racers will be split into Lightning and Thunder classes based on ET and experience. The two category
winners will face off at the conclusion of Saturdays activities for the right to display the #61 on their car for 2007.
Team Championship/Track Managers Challenge
Each participating track will be awarded one (1) point per round won in the four contested classes. The team with the highest
point total will be crowned the Northwest Division Team Champions. Track Managers Challenge will award one point per
round won on Saturday in all seven classes.
Race of Champions
Each track may send up to four representatives in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Sled/Bike and two representatives in High
School. The winners of this race will be eligible to attend the NHRA Finals and compete for the Summit Racing Series National Championship.
ROC Purse
Super Pro Pro Sportsman Sled/Bike
Winner $4500* $4300* $3900* $3900*
Runner up 500 400 200 200
Semi finals 100 75 50 50
*includes $3500 bonus for attending the National Championship event
Event Purse (Sunday)
Winner $2000 $1500 $700 $700
Runner up 1000 700 350 350
Semi finals 500 300 100 100
Quarter finals 150 125 50
Gambler Shootout
This race will pit the eight drivers in each of four categories that post runs closest to their dial-in during Friday time trials.
Racers will face off Friday afternoon. A $25 entry fee is required and payout will be as follows (less 5%):
Winner 50% of entry fees (less first round money)
Runner up 25%
Semi finals 10% each
First round $50
Package Attack
Available to any racer that pays the $15 entry. This will be a one shot run for the money. Each participating driver
must display a dial in on the vehicle and ensure that the dial in is on the scoreboard prior to making the run. The total
package (RT and ET) will be calculated and the racers posting the best package will be awarded as follows (less 5%):
Winner 2/3 of entry fees received
Runner up 1/3 of entry fees received