TRACK RULES

Keystone Raceway Park Track & Bracket Rules
(In Addition to General Rules in the WDRA Rulebook)

It is the goal of Keystone Raceway Park to be consistent and fair to all competitors. Please direct questions or comments to the appropriate track personnel.

GENERAL RULES

GR-1. WDRA rules are the basic and minimum standard for safety and competition. Keystone Raceway Park track and class rules complement these, and in some cases, supersede. See the current WDRA rulebook and direct any questions to Management and/or the race director. We strive to promote fair competition & the enjoyment of Drag Racing.

GR-2. No fighting, vandalism, foul/filthy language, or theft. Any action or behavior deemed detrimental by Keystone Raceway Park management towards Keystone Raceway Park, facilities, or equipment will result in disciplinary action and/or suspension.

GR-3. Zero tolerance for Social Media negative post/comments. See separate rules.

GR-4. No selling or soliciting on the grounds without permission of management.

GR-5. Dispose of litter in designated barrels. Waste oil should be put in totes provided for this purpose. Trash bags are available at the ET Booth. Please help keep the grounds clean.

GR-6. Keep water faucet areas clean for everyone’s use. No car washing please! Turn off water faucets when not in use. Please make sure your car is dry before returning to the staging lanes.

GR-7. Curfew will start 30 minutes after the conclusion of racing. There will be no loud noise such as engines or parties and all motorized pit traffic shall cease.

GR-8. Pit Parking – Keystone Raceway Park has a number of reserved pit parking spaces. All asphalt spaces are reserved. On Friday nights anyone may use those spaces if the renter is not using it and there is not a cone in the space.

COMPETITION RULES:

CR-1. As a courtesy to all the drivers, please get to staging lanes promptly when called, only one PA call is required. Drivers competing in more than one (1) class must be ready to race when called to the lanes.

CR-2. If you have no dial-in on your car, you will be dialed the same as your opponent. Exceptions may be made at the sole discretion of the Race Director, based on circumstances. Their decision shall be final.

CR-3. Do not stage until the main scoreboard indicates your correct dial-in. All drivers, by prestaging their vehicles, will automatically indicate to the tower that they accept their dial-in on the display board. Please check to see it is correct before you prestage! Re-runs WILL NOT be granted for an incorrect dial-in, if in doubt, ask the starter to verify your dial-in before you pre-stage.

CR-4. Your dial-in must be displayed before crossing the dial-in line. The Dial-in line is the head of staging.

CR-5. The pairings are determined by the staging director in the staging lanes. The director’s pairings are final: you will race whom you are paired with or lose the round by forfeit. The director will use even and odd number staging lanes to determine these pairings and lane choice. An example is: Odd number lanes are left lane and even number lanes are right lane. Car in lane 9 will go left lane and car in lane 10 will go right lane. Once a lane runs out the director will move to next odd/even lane available. If there are only odd lanes or even lanes left then they will be paired front to back with 1st car going left lane. These two drawn drivers are now a competition pairing, and will remain together until a winner is determined.

CR-6. In the event cars have been paired up and called to start and one fails to fire, the non-offending competitor will have a break single pass.

CR-7. The break line is the line at the head of staging. A race begins when a pair of vehicles are called to cross the break line onto the track surface. In any event, cars that have been paired will NOT be re-paired due to a break. In all cases, good sportsmanship by giving the failed car a chance to make the round will be accommodated. Track officials will make every effort to determine winners on the racetrack by competition, not by disqualification.

CR-8. If a vehicle has problems after crossing the break line it will be given 1 minute to re-start or correct. Actual time allowed will be at the discretion of the starter, and based on the situation at hand. The starter shall have total discretion of the time allotted to stage a pair of vehicles and activate the tree. Their decision will be final.

CR-9. Auto-start will be used in all classes. Consult the Race Director with questions on the Auto-Start system.

CR-10. A vehicle must leave the starting line under its own power to be eligible for a win.

CR-11. You cannot enter two drivers in one vehicle in any Keystone Raceway Park points class, or in one bracket class. You may not switch drivers once eliminations have begun. You must finish eliminations with the vehicle you started with.

CR-12. One driver cannot have more than one vehicle in the same points bracket class. At certain non-points races it is permitted to enter one car on both sides of the eliminator. In these cases, the entry must conform to the tech rules of each class when it is presented in the lanes. Delay boxes must be removed from the car in all no-box classes.

CR-13. You may enter more than one points class. The driver is responsible for being on time for the appropriate bracket.

CR-14. Buybacks – Drivers that do not win the first round will be allowed to buy back into competition. All buy back entries in each class race each other in the buyback round with winners going on to the 2nd round. A random bye is selected, in case there is an odd number.
CR-15. Crosstalk is used in top class and will be on all the time. No turning off of crosstalk.

RACE PROCEDURES:

RP-1. At Keystone Raceway Park tow vehicles are permitted with vehicles running faster than 9.99, all bikes and Jr Dragsters. A driver must stay with the tow vehicle. See WDRA rulebook General Regulations.

RP-2. No burnouts in the staging lanes or pit areas. No stationary burnouts – except in the water box. Power burnouts across the line are not allowed unless; A. directed by a track official, B. open wheel cars. No backing up on the starting apron without permission from a track official. However, one (1) backup is allowed to all competitors, for the purpose of repositioning their vehicle on the starting pad. BACKING IN to a staged position is strictly prohibited! Last motion to stage must be forward.

RP-3. Stay with your vehicle in the staging lanes.

RP-4. In case of vehicle malfunction – please move your vehicle off the lane of rubber and next to the guardrail. An oil down is costly in time and money, as well as racer and fan frustration.

RP-5. In money rounds – when a driver breaks after having won the round, and can’t make the next round – driver will not be paid the next round loser pay.

RP-6. In the unlikely event of a re-run, the re-run competitors will not be allowed to change their dial-ins or lane choice. Failure to re-run is an automatic disqualification. If both competitors withdraw from a re-run, any payout will revert to the prior round.

RP-7. Bye runs for first round are drawn by best reaction time out of time trials. All subsequent rounds’ byes are given based on the best reaction time from the previous round. Racers do not carry or retain the bye until they use it. For Junior byes, see Junior bracket rules below. On a solo pass, a driver who has the ‘bye’ need only to break the beams to receive a win. A bye is considered “given” and/or ‘used’ if that driver was not paired in the staging lanes. A driver who has the bye, races a competitor, and wins will advance to the next round. After receiving a solo run, that driver will not be eligible for a second bye until all remaining competitors have also had a bye run pass.

RP-8. Please retain your time ticket for the last round you ran, you may need it for verification. Payout window closes 15 minutes after the completion of the race. Everyone must fill out a new W-9 each year before receiving a check.

RP-9. Any payout not picked up will be held until the next race. You have 30 days from race date to claim any payouts. After the 30 days, it will be forfeited. Once you receive your check you will have 30 days to cash it. Check will not be valid after the 30 days from date printed.

RP-10. If the official time or race results need to be checked, please check with the race director for the event. Keystone Raceway Park reserves the right to confirm or overturn a race result based on recorded video or official eyewitness account.

RP-11. All protests and appeals must be made through the race director. Filing a protest during an event does not disqualify any entry until that entry is proven to be illegal by Keystone Raceway Park or WDRA officials. WDRA rulebook procedures will be followed in all cases of protest, and in all instances no other entries will be reinstated based on the outcome of said protest. The “break rule” is not practiced in any class within WDRA.

RP-12. During competition events, time runs are made by class when called by the announcer. Extra time runs before eliminations are not allowed unless specifically approved by the race director. Exceptions may be made by the race director only. The race director may grant one time run in such cases, provided a hardship exists, and it is before the start of all eliminations.

SAFETY:
NOTICE: It is the responsibility of the participant, not WDRA or any track representative, to ensure that all safety equipment is approved, correctly installed, worn, maintained, and used.

S-1. Reckless, careless or intoxicated driving is NOT allowed. Don’t allow unlicensed drivers to operate motor vehicles. NO alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the staging lanes. NO driver may consume if he/she is still involved in competition. Intoxication, possession or use of illegal drugs may result in suspension of racing privileges.

S-2. All vehicles must pass tech inspection before making any runs. A vehicle may be re-examined by tech or track officials at any time, for any reason. Random inspections of vehicles will be conducted during the event. If chosen, you must report to the tech inspector without delay. You may NOT “pit” first.

S-3. You must wear an approved (Snell SN 2000) helmet to go 13.99 to 11.50. No passengers under the age of 18, faster than 14:00 or during eliminations.

S-4. All motorcycle riders and open wheel drivers must have a helmet visor lowered in place when leaving the starting line. Failure to have the visor lowered will result in disqualification as determined by race director.

S-5. Speed limit in the pits is 5 mph, speed limit on the return road is 10 mph. Speed limits will be enforced as follows: first offense will be a verbal warning, second offense will be a disqualification from the racing event.

S-6. Motorized Pit Vehicles
Due to insurance regulations, ALL Motorized Pit Vehicles (Scooters, Sprees, Golf Carts, 4-Wheelers, etc) must be registered at the Racetrack in order to be operated at the track. The cost is $15, a registration form must be completed to keep on file at the track, and a sticker will be issued to affix to the pit vehicle. This Pit Vehicle Registration is not optional and is mandated by Keystone Raceway Park. Complete details and forms are on the website www.keystoneracewaypark.com and at the track. Mini-bikes, ATV’s, golf carts and related vehicles can ONLY be operated by licensed drivers. Each vehicle must display the car number of the team/driver it is with. Reckless driving of any type will NOT be tolerated, and the team/driver will be verbally warned for the first offense and the second offense will result in a disqualification from the racing event. These types of vehicles must be operated in a safe manner at all times, as mandated by our insurance company. No such vehicle is to be operated in the restricted area of the pits, EVER! This will be strictly enforced!!

S-7. No children under the age of 14 are allowed in the staging lanes, pre-staging, starting line or on the return road – per our insurance company!! Children must stay in tow vehicles when in the staging lanes.

S-8. Never refuel any vehicle while running. Jack stands must be used while working under a vehicle. A competent, licensed driver must be in the vehicle and at the controls of any vehicle running while on jack stands. See WDRA rulebook General Regulations 9:5 or Section 20.

S-9. Willful disregard of safety by any driver, as determined by a track official, is grounds for reprimand, suspension, and/or fines. Incidents that compromise the safety of other competitors or spectators cannot be tolerated.

CREDENTIALS:

C-1. If you go quicker than 9:99 quarter mile/6:49 eighth mile you must make licensing runs & purchase an WDRA license as required by WDRA rules. Chassis Certification is mandatory on all entries 9.00 or quicker 1/4 mile or 6.00 1/8 mile and Other ET’s apply by class. See WDRA Rules General Regulation.

C-2. All racers must have a valid state drivers license and/or WDRA competition license by ET. See WDRA rulebook for specific requirements. If you race at the WDRA Sportsman National Championship Series or Bracket Finals you must have an WDRA license & membership.

C-3. Keep admission tickets/receipts or race credentials with you during events. All overnight campers must purchase full event tickets or race credentials upon arrival. The TICKET or RECEIPT or CREDENTIAL is your Rain check.

C-4. Breakage policy:
A. If you break coming off the trailer and you leave the drag strip before eliminations-a full rain check will be given.
B. If you break in the water box on a time run or during eliminations – no rain check.
C. NO REFUNDS OR RAINCHECKS IF YOU MADE ANY RUNS.

C-5. Although there are no refunds if your vehicle breaks during time trials, you can substitute another vehicle and run in another bracket. See procedure below. You’ll need to go through tech with the new vehicle.

C-6. To change brackets, upgrade, or substitute a vehicle:
A. Go to the tower and consult the race director for approval.
B. All questions concerning acceptable bracket changes, upgrades, or substitute vehicles must be approved by the race director. They will give you direction on how to proceed
C. This change must be done before Rd 1 of eliminations for that class. The substitute entry may or may not get a time run. Race Director has final say.
D. Acceptable substitute vehicles must be out of competition, legal for the class and may NOT be re- entered through a buy-back.

C-7. Rain out policy:
**NO rain checks will be issued or event rescheduled after the first round of eliminations is completed
**If a rain out occurs before eliminations, no points will be awarded. The event will not be made up unless it is the final points race of the season.
**If a rain out occurs during round one, only completed classes will be scored with round points. Rain checks will only be issued to racers in classes that were not completed.
**If a rain out occurs after first round is completed it is a total rain out and no rain checks will be given. All remaining money will be split to racers still in competition. Points will be issued as round wins in classes that have completed a round(s).

ALL BRACKET COMPETITORS ALL CLASSES

  1. All Decisions of the race director are final.
  2. All safety and tech rules published in the IHRA Rule book apply by ET class. Please consult a track official with any questions.
  3. WDRA Chassis certification is required on any entry faster than 9:00 1/4 mile or 6.00 1/8 mile. See WDRA rules.
  4. Functional tail lamp required on all entries. Strobe or other unapproved tail lamps prohibited. Tail lamps will be checked. One warning for first offense. Second offense will be automatic disqualification.
  5. Timed ignition interruption devices (stutter boxes) prohibited in all classes.
  6. Delay Boxes: The Tachometer or any RPM function are prohibited from interaction with the delay device or its related accessories. WDRA has a list of approved delay boxes for competition. See current rulebook for details.
  7. Delay boxes allowed in Top Eliminator. The box MUST be removed from the car in all other classes. See the Tech Official for further clarification.
  8. Hi-rev limiters recommended in all classes. 2-steps prohibited in Street Class. A mechanical, fixed throttle stop that cannot be changed, adjusted, or over-ridden from inside the car or during a run, is OK.
  9. Data recorders that are pro-active to the operation of a vehicle are prohibited in ALL no-box classes. Wiring from tachometer to any delay device is prohibited. Other electronics may be prohibited by class. If in doubt, ask.
  10. Also prohibited in all classes: Any electronic device used to determine down-track position; Any device that employs a timer, counter, or signal generator to determine down-track position; any type of line sensor for either start or finish; Any telemetry device capable of communicating vehicle data during a run, Any wheel pickup sensing devices: Any unconventional uses or applications of legal devices that would render them illegal under WDRA or Keystone Raceway Park rules. See General Regulations.
  11. An WDRA membership and license are required for all classes to run the Bracket Team Finals. The rules for the WDRA Bracket Finals may vary from our track rules – refer to WDRA Rule Book for clarifications.
  12. All Supercharged entries, or any entry using Nitrous Oxide faster than 7.99 1/4 mile or 5.00 1/8 mile must have approved lower containment system.(diaper). All entries running 10.99 or quicker “In Compettion” it is mandatory for all to have lower engine containment systems (diapers).
  13. Per WDRA Rules, vehicles running faster than 150 mph must have a functional parachute. Flagrant disregard of safety by not having an operable parachute is grounds for disciplinary action, fines, or suspension. All drivers should deploy their parachute frequently to assure it will function properly. Any driver exceeding posted speeds should use good judgement and deploy chutes, unless the deployment itself would create an endangering situation. See General Regulations.
  14. Computers prohibited, unless original OEM device. Certain ignition control systems are prohibited from competition. Any aftermarket ignition or engine control system that utilizes a programmable EEPROM; or is capable of activating a compensation command based on down track data; or executes a command based on input from any sensor besides a tachometer, is prohibited in all classes except Top Et. See General Regulations.
  15. Mirrors: only OEM type/style mirrors, mounted in conventional fashion permitted.

Bracket Classes at Keystone Raceway Park

BOX CLASS 0-11.49 ¼ mile or 0-7.35 1/8 mile

  1. Trans shield meeting SFI 4.1 mandatory on all entries.
  2. WDRA approved Delay boxes permitted. Trans scatter shield, SFI apparel as required for ET, Helmet Snell 2005 or better, balancer, etc apply as per WDRA tech rules. Any entry that exceeds 9.00 in ¼ or 6.00 in 1/8 must have valid WDRA Chassis Certification.
  3. Computers (unless OEM), and Stutter Boxes are prohibited.
  4. Transbrake, Four-wheel line-loc, automated shifter, throttle control, starting line & / or “high side” rev limiters permitted.
  5. Ethylene Glycol anti-freeze is prohibited in all entries. Use of “water wetter” or similar coolant additive with water is allowed.
  6. All switches and/or buttons must be standard mechanical connection type. Infrared lasers, retinal scan, fingerprint, light source, and any other non-mechanical types are prohibited.
  7. Crosstalk ON at all times. No deep staging.
  8. During eliminations, the dial-in of a vehicle must be posted in plain sight, before that vehicle crosses the dial-in line. Any attempt to conceal a dial-in MAY result in a ‘no dial’ heads-up race. No dial can be changed or posted after the vehicle crosses the dial-in line, at the head of staging.

NO BOX CLASS 0-13.99 ¼ mile or 0-8.59 1/8 mile

  1. Delay boxes prohibited, and MUST be removed from the car. Use of a delay box will result in disciplinary action, up to permanent suspension. Protest procedures are outlined in the current WDRA rulebook, which will be the ultimate authority in any such protest.
  2. Trans brakes, two-steps, and line-locks on 4 wheels are allowed. Trans brake wiring must be visible, per WDRA rules.
  3. Tachometers with playback and shift light permitted. Printing tachometers prohibited.
  4. Shifters – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, automated shifters, and electrical shifters are permitted.
  5. Ethylene Glycol anti-freeze is prohibited in all entries. Use of “water wetter” or similar coolant additive with water is allowed.
  6. Use of SFI jacket, Helmet Snell 2005 (11.49 and quicker) or 2000 (11.50 and slower) or better, driver safety equipment, SFI balancer, axle retention devices, drive shaft loops, etc. apply to all classes per IHRA tech rules by ET.
  7. Computers (unless OEM), Data Recorders Permitted 11.49 and faster. See General Reugulations.
  8. During eliminations, the dial-in of a vehicle must be posted in plain sight, before that vehicle crosses the dial-in line. Any attempt to conceal a dial-in MAY result in a ‘no dial’ heads-up race. No dial can be changed or posted after the vehicle crosses the dial-in line, at the head of staging.

SPORTSMAN CLASS 12.00 & slower

  1. Delay boxes, throttle control counters or timers, and any other electronic devices not specifically authorized by WDRA, are prohibited.
  2. Two-steps and trans-brakes are NOT allowed.
  3. All entries must have driveshaft loops if running slicks. Roll bar required on convertible and T-top entries, and recommended on all entries.
  4. Axle retention devices recommended with manual trans and higher torque motors. Use of helmet Snell 2000 or better, driver safety equipment apply to all class entries as per WDRA tech rules by ET.
  5. Use of a FIXED mechanical throttle stop for the purpose of meeting the ET limitation, needs to be inspected & approved.

BIKE CLASS

  1. Motorcycles: Full-face Snell M2005 SN, SA, M, K or better helmets, leather jackets, leather gloves and ankle high leather boots or shoes required.

JUNIOR DRAGSTER

  1. All WDRA rules in affect (see WDRA Rule Book).
  2. Maximum competition length – 1/8 mile.
  3. Staging lanes allow only the Junior Dragster drivers. All other persons under the age of 14 must be in a vehicle or out of the restricted staging lanes area.
  4. After initial burn-out, competitor may be pulled back ONE time prior to reaching the ready line.
  5. Staging Procedure – All Junior Dragsters must stage under their own power. If a Junior accidentally goes in deep, they should raise their hand to indicate a re-stage. Only a track official can pull them back and the driver can re-stage under their own power. The racer will get one (1) chance to re-stage. Beginner drivers (11.90 and slower) are allowed 2 pull-backs per WDRA rules.
  6. The “no touch” line will be in effect for all events. This line is marked by cones, placed 10 feet from the stage beams. Once any part of the car passes the “no touch” line, crew members CANNOT touch the car. Only track officials can “pull back” an entry. In all cases, the starter’s discretion will be the final determination of any infraction.
  7. No WD-40 or similar tire dressing can be applied in the staging lanes or on paved grounds.
  8. First round bye runs for Juniors are given based off the best reaction time from ALL qualifying runs. Subsequent byes are given based off the best reaction time from the previous round. On a solo pass, a driver who has the ‘bye’ need only to break the beams to receive a win. A bye is considered “given” and/or ‘used’ after receiving a solo run, that driver will not be eligible for a second bye until all remaining competitors have also had a bye or solo pass.

Juniors 6-11 yr old – WDRA Jr Drag Membership & competition license required
It is open to any driver 6-11 yrs old.
Beginner drivers (6-9 years old) must dial & run 11.90 ET or slower during eliminations. Any Beginner driver who runs 11.70 or faster will be subject to penalty, up to suspension of their license.
11.50 or quicker is an automatic DQ
Juniors 12-17 yr old – WDRA Jr Dragster Membership & competition license required
Any driver 12-17 yrs old. Driver can only dial down to 8.90 until they have one year experience. Once driver has shown documentation one year experience they can dial down to 7.90.
ET limitations and licensing within WDRA rules.
7.70 or quicker is an automatic DQ

Keystone Raceway Park POINTS POLICY
Any racer may join the points program at Keystone Raceway Park. A racer must join by the cut off date set by the track. A racer must be a points member to race at the Bracket Team Finals and to receive year end points fund monies. Complete details on separate form or on the website.

Zero Tolerance on Terror and Violence at Keystone Raceway Park

Objective
To provide an orderly and fair process designed to effectively handle any and all acts, which are perceived to be or are in reality, threats or violence of a harmful, intimidating, or harassing nature.

Process
All employees and any other person on Keystone Raceway Park property are requested to immediately report any incident, threat or act of physical violence, intimidation or harassment of which he/she is aware.

Examples of the types of incidents contemplated in this procedure include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Pushing, tripping, kicking, punching, etc.
  2. Screaming, yelling, name calling, etc.
  3. Consistently rude or obnoxious behaviors which are harassing in nature and not discontinued upon appropriate request.
  4. Having access to any form of recognized weaponry on Keystone Raceway Park property.
    Upon receipt of any such report, Keystone Raceway Park shall immediately conduct an investigation.

If, upon grounds of such investigation, it is determined by the investigators, that no grounds exist for further action, the report shall be considered closed.

If, however, the investigation reveals that grounds do in fact warrant further action, the Race Director shall present their findings and recommendations to the Track Operator.

Upon hearing the facts of the report, the Track Operator shall initiate the terms/conditions of any disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from Keystone Raceway Park or termination of employment.

Appeal
In the event that the racer/employee disagrees with any investigation or subsequent disciplinary action, such disagreement may be handled through established grievance or dispute resolution procedures, whichever is appropriate.

These rules are not conclusive and are subject to modifications or expansion throughout the season.