WELCOME to Kansas International Dragway
established by the Simon Family in 1963

These regulations are patterned after those in use in prior years. In the event that some policies require change, the staff and management have the sole authority to make changes as it deems necessary.

 

DISCLAIMER

It is essential for every participant to understand this fundamental rule of drag racing:

 

Prime responsibility for the safe condition and operation of a vehicle in competition rests with the vehicle owner, driver, and crewmembers.

 

The track operator’s main concern is to provide a place to conduct events. The NHRA and KID produce guidelines based on experience and circulates information to help perpetuate the sport. Close observance of the standards set forth in these rules are required for all participants, including owners, drivers, and crewmembers.

 

Drag racing is a dangerous sport!

There is no such thing as a guaranteed safe drag race. Drag racing always carries with it the risk of serious injury or death in any number of ways. This risk will always exist no matter how much everyone connected with drag racing tries to make our sport safer. Although KID works to promote and enhance the safety of the sport, there are no guarantees that such safety measures will guarantee or ensure safety. The participant always has the responsibility for the participant’s own safety, and by participating in drag racing, the participant accepts all risks of injury, whether due to negligence, vehicle failure, or otherwise. If at any time a participant does not accept these risks, the participant agrees not to participate in drag racing.

 

No express or implied warranty of safety is created from publication of or compliance with NHRA & KID rules, nor does compliance with NHRA & KID rules guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others. Upon entering an event, racers agree to follow the rules, and that all interpretation of the rules, questions and protests are left to the discretion of race officials. The Race Director shall be empowered to permit deviation and to impose further restrictions from any of the specifications herein. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Interpretation of these rules is left to the discretion of track officials. Their decision is final.

 

Each participant must read and understand the following disclaimer, this disclaimer is part of your official tech card and must be read and signed before any competitor is allowed to participate

In consideration for being allowed to participate in events at this facility, I affirm that I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements, including, but not limited, to those contained in the NHRA Rulebook, with specific reference, but not limited to the rules, regulations, and agreements contained in the Administration Procedures and Appeals Section of the NHRA Rulebook that are incorporated herein by reference. I have the authority to bind the vehicle’s owner to these terms if the owner is someone other than myself. I agree that NHRA and this facility make no representations, warranties, or assurances that a technical inspection, including review of any written information, will:

 

• Detect every or any vehicle, equipment, clothing, or rule compliance problem; or

• Prevent injury, death, or property damage

 

I agree that I bear the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of the vehicle, equipment, and clothing in question, and for compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements referred to above. I agree that I am in the best position to know about the construction and operation of the vehicle, equipment, and clothing in question, and compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements referred to above. I agree that participation in any and every aspect of the sport of drag racing is a privilege, not a right, and wish to participate in accordance with all of the forgoing.

 

Kansas International Dragway (“KID”) is a NHRA Member Track

KID follows the rules and regulations of the National Hot Rod Association. If you are not already a member, we encourage all drivers to become NHRA members. The NHRA Rulebook is an important source of information. It lists safety requirements for your race vehicle to pass tech inspection prior to racing. Every competitor should possess and read the NHRA Rulebook. Those are the rules we enforce. We also have certain behavior expectations. SAFETY is at the top of the list.

 

The speed limit at KID is 10 MPH in all areas except the racing surface. Violators endangering others with reckless and inconsiderate driving habits, whether in a race vehicle or pit vehicle, will be expelled from the facility, along with their entire crew and race vehicle.

 

ABSOLUTELY no one under the age of 16-years-old without a valid state driver's license may operate a support vehicle at ANY time (golf carts, pit bikes, etc.).

 

All race vehicles must pass tech inspection.

 

Proper safety equipment and apparel are required, as outlined in the 2024 NHRA Rulebook. Those not meeting the requirements will be rejected by the Tech Official.

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GENERAL REGULATIONS & STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

 

ANTIFREEZE

Antifreeze is not permitted in any race car going down track.

 

BURNOUTS

Burnouts are only permitted in the burnout box.

 

BUY BACKS

Buy backs are available in all competition categories. Racers must pay the buyback fee prior to Round 2 of applicable class ending in the main office. Buy Backs at KID are as follows:

• Less than 50 Total Entries in Competition: Buy Backs in Rounds 1 AND 2

• 51-100 Total Entries in Competition: Buy Backs in Round 1 OR 2

• 101+ Total Entries in Competition: Buy Backs in Round 1 ONLY

 

BYE RUNS

In the first round of competition classes, the single will be offered to racer with the best reaction time in previous time trial. In round two and beyond, the competitor with the best WINNING REACTION TIME from previous round will be given the bye. Bye will carry over to following round of eliminations if racer who was selected won in previous round and did not use their bye run.

 

CAR NUMBERS

Each digit is required 4” high by 1 1/2” wide on both sides and front, passenger, and rear window.

 

CLOTHING

ALL drivers and passengers required to wear full-length non-synthetic pants; short– or long—sleeved shirt, and closed toe shoes. Shorts, tank tops, open-toe/heel, or sandals are prohibited. Drivers are required to have the applicable SFI Jacket, Pants, and other safety equipment based on NHRA Regulations for the ETs and Speeds they are traveling.

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COURTESY STAGING

Out of courtesy to your fellow competitor, we ENCOURAGE courtesy staging. However, courtesy staging is not mandatory. As you stage your vehicle, please pull forward until the first light (prestage) comes on. At that point, you should wait until the car in the opposite lane has done the same. When both cars have prestaged, either one may then pull into the second beam which fully stages that car. A car that lights both the prestage and stage lights will not be pulled back unless the competitor refuses to roll into the starting beams.

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DEEP STAGING

Drivers must write ’DEEP’ on the driver’s side of the car to alert the tower, who will turn off autostart to allow racer to deep stage. It is the racer’s responsibility to alert the starter. No reruns will be permitted for a driver not given additional time to deep stage.

 

DIAL-INS

Dial-ins must be visible from the tower, placed on driver side, front window. It’s recommended to have the dial-in on the front and left side of the vehicle. Dial-in boards must be mounted to the left (driver) side of a race vehicle and visible to race control personnel. Dial-ins are considered locked when at the ready line, which is the white line  behind the tower prior to going into the water box. ABSOLUTELY NO RE-RUNS DUE TO INCORRECT DIAL-IN.

 

DRIVERS

All drivers are required to have a valid state issued driver’s license or NHRA Competition License. All drivers under the age of 18 must have a parent permission form on file which is signed by both parents prior to passing tech inspection.

 

HELMET

In the interest of participant safety, all drivers are required to have an approved SFI or SNELL helmet. See the 2024 NHRA Rulebook or a KID Tech Official for questions regarding legality of a helmet.

  

LANE CHOICE

Assigned lanes for left and right will be utilized. Odd numbered lanes will be for the ‘left’ lane, even numbered lanes will be for ‘right’ lane. If at the end of the session there is a single lane of competitors, the first competitor in the front of the line will receive the desired lane, the competitor immediately following will be put in the opposite lane.

 

OIL CONTAINMENT DEVICE

Oil containment devices are mandated on any vehicle running 9.99 and quicker or over 135mph and recommended on all vehicles.

 

PASSENGERS

Passengers are not permitted in vehicles running quicker than 14.00 or during eliminations.

 

PAYOUT

All event checks will be issued out to the contestant after event completion. Racers must complete a 2024 W9 and have on file prior to check being issued.

 

LANE PAIRING

You are considered paired with another competitor once pulled forward into your assigned lanes. Once paired, if one competitor encounters issues (not starting, broken or unable to make the call when so directed by the staging lane director), they will be given 60 seconds to attempt repairs before the other competitor will receive a bye run. The competitor able to make the call must stage under engine power and take the tree to advance to the next round.

 

RE-RUNS

In the event of a re-run, competitors are permitted to change their dial-ins. Failure to appear for a

re-run when directed by an official is an automatic disqualification.

 

RESTRICTED ACCESS

Drivers and crew must sign the Release & Waiver of Liability form at each event. Violations will result in consequences. Parents must sign a Minor Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement for any minor under the age of 18.

 

RUN TIME

Racers will be given at minimum 15 minutes from the time their class is completed to the time their class starts again. Adjustments are under the Race Director’s discretion. Double-entered drivers do so with the understanding they are taking a greater challenge than single entered drivers.

 

 

RAIN OUTS & CREDIT POLICY

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We will make every effort to complete a scheduled race. However, if a race is rained out during eliminations, drivers earn points based on the last fully completed round in their category. As an example, if a race is halted at any point after the start, but prior to the completion of round four, all drivers in competition would get points and split payout based on the results from round three. If a race is called after the completion of round one, but prior to the start of round two, payout and points will be split amongst ONLY the first-round winners. Anybody who paid a buyback will be refunded in the form of a future credit. Credits for rainouts are as follows:

 

1. an event called prior to start of time trials will receive 100% credit.

2. an event called after completion of two rounds of time trials but prior to eliminations (or in the case of a test and tune, before the halfway point of the event) will receive 50% credit.

3. an event called after eliminations have started (for test and tune, after the halfway point of the event) will receive no credit. In all cases, the Race Director will make the final decision. All attendees are required to hold onto their credit received at the Main Office to claim credit for a cancelled event.

 

Credits must be used prior to the end of the following race season. KID does NOT offer refunds or rainchecks for spectators.

 

FAILURE TO PASS TECH INSPECTION

It is the responsibility of the driver to only enter a car into competition that will pass tech inspection for the class into which it was entered. If a car does not meet the safety standards, the racer will be refunded in the form of a future credit. No points will be awarded.

 

KID POINTS SERIES

Racers will be able to earn points for races completed after purchasing points entry. Racers must have an NHRA Competition Number or KID Permanent Number to earn points. Racer’s must buy into the KID Points Series prior to earning any points for the season. Entry is equal to a category’s regular entry fee. Once time trials begin, 30 points will be credited to all vehicles that have completed tech inspection. Racers will receive 10 points per round. If a racer is to lose in the first round and buyback, they will not earn any additional points for the buyback round. Bonus points will be awarded to category winner (5 points), runner-up (3 points), semifinalist (2 points), and quarterfinalist (1 point). A 40-point bonus will be rewarded to racers completing the NHRA ETI tech inspection.

 

CHANGING CLASSES

NO points may be moved from one class to another.

 

TIE-BREAKERS

To determine a tie among two or more drivers, KID will use the following series of tiebreakers, in order 1-5, until a leader is found. The leading driver will be the one who:

1. has the most round wins

2. has the best head-to-head matchup

3. did the best at the most recent points scoring event

4. did the best at the second most recent points scoring event, etc. until a winner is determined.

 

RUN ORDER

This run order will be in affect at all ET Racing Series Events

• Jr. Dragster 9 & Under - Lane 1

• Jr. Dragster 10 & Older - Lanes 2 & 3

• Jr. Street - Lane 4

• High School - Lane 5

• Sportsman - Lanes 6, 7, 8, & 9

• Pro - Lanes 1, 2, 3, & 4

• Super Pro - Lanes 6, 7, 8, & 9

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NHRA MEMBERSHIP

 

Since its inception, the NHRA has always held safety as the number one priority. Drag Racing is an inherently dangerous sport, and since that is the case, we take it upon ourselves to ensure the safest racing possible. However, there is always the opportunity for incidents to occur. When it comes to sanctioning bodies, no other comes close in comparison to what the NHRA offers to its members.

 

By becoming a member of the NHRA, you are granted the major benefit of $575,000 excess medical insurance. If you are injured at the track as a racer, crewmember, or even a spectator, your NHRA Membership has you covered. When all your personal insurance benefits have been used, your $575,000 excess policy steps in to take care of you and your family.

 

Additionally, NHRA Members Receive:

• NHRA National Dragster subscription with spectacular action photography, in-depth features, and the sport's best racing coverage, every other weekend throughout the racing season (12 issues/yr.

• NHRA National Dragster magazine in Print and Digital

• $20 Voucher to purchase your favorite NHRA Gear at the online Nitro Mall store

• Official Membership kit containing your membership card, decal, and annual collector's pin

• $40 OFF your tickets to your favorite NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events

• 10% OFF NHRA merchandise from Nitro Mall at events or online

• Exclusive membership discounts

• Free admission to Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California

 

It is strongly recommended if you drive a vehicle that travels the quarter mile in less than 11.49 seconds that you are an NHRA Member.

 

For NHRA Membership information, call 1-800-308-6472 or visit member.nhra.com