CCCA Race Rules
  • No alcohol consumption by participants.
  • Permanent number required to compete
  • Staging lanes are closed when first car crosses the line at the front of the staging lanes.
  • If there is a bye in a round, then the racer with the better reaction time in the previous round will receive the bye run
  • Races completed through the quarter-finals, that are canceled, by rain or curfew may be decided on reaction time from quarter-finals
  • NHRA "Street Legal" cars or trucks only (no motorcycles)
  • DOT approved tires required (Bare cords not permitted)
  • Exhaust must route through mufflers
  • No Electronics (per NHRA definition) And no G-tech timing devices.
  • Transmission brakes, two-steps and line-locks okay
  • Only racers of CCCA member car clubs may receive trophies
  • Current NHRA and track safety rules apply at all times
  • Vehicles must be registered for street use in any state or province (No trip permits) and registration must match the vin# of that vehicle.
  • No cars faster than 10.00 or above 135 MPH
  • Any rules disputes are to be handled by the Race Director and representatives from at least 3 member clubs.
  • The Race Director may exclude racers in violation of CCCA, NHRA or Track safety rules.
  • 36" crank height applies (No Monster Trucks Please)

Some applicable NHRA Street Legal Rules:

  • NHRA driveline loop required on vehicles 13.99 or faster. (Bremerton rule)
  • All wheel studs, with full compliment of lug nuts required. (Broken studs/missing lugs must be replaced before racing.) Hub caps must be removed.
  • All fuel, transmission, brake an power steering lines must be secure and free of leaks.
  • No more than 12" total rubber fuel line permitted.
  • Driver must have valid state drivers license.
  • Shorts, bare legs, tank tops, bare torsos not permitted when racing.
  • Helmet required in any vehicle faster than 13.99 seconds E.T. in the ¼ mile. Helmet must meet SNELL K98 or better standards.
  • Seats must be securely fastened to floor or frame with a minimum 4 attaching bolts and nuts. (No sheet metal screws.).
  • Seat Belts: All vehicles must have as a minimum an OEM type lap belt, securely fastened to the frame of the floor, per OEM.
  • Batteries/Ballast: Batteries must be secured per OEM, or with minimum of 2, 3/8 inch diameter bolts.
  • Loose ballast is not permitted on the racetrack, so be prepared to empty trunks and interiors of all loose items. Spare tires, jacks, etc. Must be securely mounted or must be removed. Tools, jack stands, coolers, loose speakers, etc, will not be allowed to go down racetrack.
  • Neutral Safety Switch required on all vehicles with automatic transmissions.
    Nitrous oxide bottles must be stamped as meeting DOT 1800 pound standards, and must be securely bolted to frame or floor (no bungee straps, hose clamps, etc.)
  • Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 11.00 and 11.49 seconds in the ¼ mile (convertibles between 11.00 and 13.99)
  • Roll cage in any vehicle faster than 10.99 E.T or cars exceeding 135 mph. (convertibles faster than 10.99.) Roll bars/cage structures must meet minimum NHRA standards as found in the current  NHRA Rulebook.
  • When ¼ mile elapsed times are quicker than 10.99 seconds, specialized racing equipment is required. If you know or suspect that your vehicle will exceed these E.T. limits, we suggest contacting the
  • NHRA Tech Department at 360-698-4858 with your questions.

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