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1. Tech Inspection Form - Download PDF
2. Waiver - Download PDF
3. Parental Consent - Download PDF

Our events take place at various venues from parking lots to race tracks.
All rules and regulations will be the same.

1. Track gates open at 730AM for Drivers + pit crew and 1130AM for spectators. We advise arriving early in order to check with registration and prepare your car before the drivers meeting.

2. Attendance to the drivers meeting is MANDATORY. If driver fails to attend the drivers meeting, he or she will not be allowed to drive, nor refunded for any admissions and/or tech inspection fees.

3. Passengers are allowed on a per-event basis. Passengers are subject to the same rules and regulations as drivers, including safety equipment.

4. Please follow directions given by track officials and/or venue staff. Any person(s) behaving in a unsafe manner as defined by officials and/or venue staff will be removed from the premises without refund.

5. There are no refunds or cancellations.  Drivers are responsible for finding their own replacement for the event.  Should you sell your spot, you must inform us at info@driftbattle.org in order for your replacement
to be active for the event.

DRIVER CONDUCT & VENUE REGULATIONS

1. All drivers, spectators, and passengers are required to obey all rules and regulations given by track officials and Venue staff. No car shall be allowed to proceed onto any course until directed by a staff/starter signal.

2. Paddock speeds are 5 miles per hour. This rule is not being followed closely enough, do not speed though the pits. This is for your safety and others.

3. No drugs or alcohol will be tolerated at the track. You will be removed from the premises without refund.

4. All flag rules must be obeyed and observed as signaled.

5. Drivers may be required to work corner worker positions. The schedule will be posted once signups are completed. There will generally be one or two drivers at each station. The schedule can change as people sometimes cannot make it to the event or they break down and leave early.

6. DO NOT EXIT YOUR VEHICLE WHILE ON TRACK. Unless your car is on fire, you are safer staying inside the vehicle until instructed otherwise. EVEN IF IT IS UPSIDE DOWN. We asked that you stay in your vehicle with seatbelts and helmet on.

7. We will have corner workers on some corners, pay attention to the signals they may give out. Corner workers must be obeyed. When you are out on track they are the ONLY authority out there. The corner worker flags will be covered in the drivers meeting as will the use of the corner workers radios.

8. You are solely responsible for any damages or lost equipment while at the event. Realize that if you have car contact or crash because of "someone else", you are still ultimately responsible for any damages to your equipment.

9. Windows must be rolled down where there is an occupant.

10. Helmet must be worn at ALL TIME while on the track or course. This includes passengers, All chin strap must be tightened and secured.

11. Sunroofs should be closed and T-Tops removed. Convertible tops may be up.

12. Video cameras or other recording equipment must be securely attached to the car; in addition, a security strap must be attached to the device that prohibits it from falling on the ground or moving inside the vehicle.

13. Other than driver hand signals, do not stick anything out the vehicle windows. This includes passengers or you will be black flagged and this might end your session early. (Race Track Only)

14. If you have 2 or more wheels go off track you must come into the hot pit to have your car checked. If you break this rule you will be black flagged off the track. (Race Track Only)

15. When pulling into the hot pit, signal the cars behind you with a raised fist out the window that you are pulling into the pits. (Race Track Only)

TECH INSPECTION & VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS

Please pre-check yourself to ensure that you can pass the inspections at the designated tech inspection time slot on event day.

The following items further explain specific points listed on the technical inspection sheet. It is highly recommended that all drivers ensure their vehicle meets all points on the sheet before attending the event. Although minor repairs can be made on the day of the event, drivers should keep in mind that only one hour is allocated for tech inspection, and failure to pass technical inspection during this period will prevent a driver from participating.

Modifications

Any modification to a vehicle must meet a standard of safety in design and installation.

1. Hub spacer/ adapter -Hub spacers or adapters must be installed properly and torqued to specifications. Lug nuts used in conjunction with these adapters must engage studs fully present on every stud.

2. Engine - Modifications to the engine must not interfere with required safety systems (brakes, steering, etc) of the vehicle. Engine modifications must also not create a fire or fluid leakage hazard. All aftermarket piping must be properly secured to the frame of the vehicle. Vehicles with transplanted engines must have all intake channels, intercooler piping (if present), and exhaust piping properly secured to the vehicle.

3. Suspension - If present, aftermarket roll center adaptors, alignment compensation brackets, and steering linkages must be torqued to specifications and meet required tensile strength as the OEM part.

4. Wheels / Tires - Aftermarket wheels and tires must not rub against the fender of the vehicle.

Brakes

Brake systems must be able to handle extended periods of hard driving conditions.

1. Brakes must be properly bled and all seals in good condition, pedal and linkages must be free of excessive wear, play and malfunction or missing parts.

2. Brake pads must have more than 25% of original depth.

3. Master cylinder and calipers must be mounted to OEM standards.

4. Brakes must be free of fluid leaks. 5. Brake lamps must be functioning properly.

Body / Suspension

The body of a vehicle must be able to adequately protect the driver.

1. Tires and Wheels - Tires must retain a minimum of 3/32 inch of tread, and not have exposed belting or show any other signs of failure. Temporary spare tires are not allowed on participating vehicles. All drivers are advised to have 2 spare mounted tires that are not used on the course.

2. Lug Nuts - All lug nuts must be torqued to 80 ft/lbs. on approved fasteners, and be used on every stud. Lug nuts should be fully threaded.

3. Steering System - Steering system and linkages must be in proper working order.

4. Suspension - Suspension bolts must be torqued to specification. Suspension mounts must not be damaged.

5. Windows / Windshields - Windows and windshields must be free of cracks or breaks over 1 inch in length, or 0.5 inch in diameter.

6. Body Panels - body panels must be present and secured by fasteners.

7. Aero Parts - Rear wings, spoilers and other aerodynamic or cosmetic additions must not protrude over 2 inches over the overall width of the vehicle.

Engine

The engine must be able to perform safely under hard driving conditions

1. Battery - The battery must be secured by a standard battery bracket, and at least one terminal covered by proper electrical insulation.

2. Air Cleaner - The intake air cleaner system must be adequately secured to the frame of the vehicle with proper fasteners.

3. Oils and Fluids - All necessary fluids such as engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, and other important engine fluids must be filled to manufacturer specifications. Leaks of any of these fluids are not permissible.

4. Throttle - The throttle action must be smooth and the throttle spring must be to specification.

5. Ignition / Fuel System - The fuel system of the vehicle must be responding properly and free of any leakages. Any wiring or tubing associated with the fuel delivery or ignition system must be clear of hot areas to prevent potential fire hazards.

6. Wiring Harness - Any insulation associated with the wiring harness must not present a potential fire hazard (i.e. clear of hot areas of the engine).

7. Exhaust System - The exhaust system of a vehicle must be properly secured to the frame of the vehicle.

Safety Equipment

All forms of performance driving require proper safety equipment be functioning on a vehicle

1. Helmet - For practice events, a Snell rated SA95 helmet (or newer) is required. Loaner helmets are not available. SA95 will be phased out this October 05.

2. Seatbelts / Harnesses - Seatbelts must be properly attached and in good working order. If present, aftermarket racing harness of at least 4 points must be attached to the chassis by methods approved by manufacturer, and must meet racing use requirements. See manufacturer mounting suggestions or NASA or SCCA specifications.

3. Roll Bar (Convertables / Open Topped vehicles) - All convertibles / open top / soft top cars must have roll bars equal or exceeding 4 points and be connected to the unibody or sub frame.

4. Tow Hooks - Tow hooks must be present on at least one location on the vehicle.

5. Loose Items - Any loose items in the vehicle including floor mats or aftermarket audio systems must be removed.

MISC INFORMATION

1. Don't forget to bring along extra parts for your car, tools, oil, and especially tires. Bring food and water, the facility may not have a café and food may not be close by outside the venue.

3. Spectators are welcome but must stand in designated areas. If you want to take photos from somewhere on the track please talk to Jay or Mark before the event or after the drivers meeting.