Riverina Drag Racers Association 

General Rules

 

·                     All vehicles must be ANDRA compliant – see rule book or visit www.andra.com.au

·                     Vehicles participating in Drag Racing events must be presentable at all times.

·                     If your vehicle runs quicker than 7.70 over the 1/8 mile, you are required to hold a super street licence.

·                     Each driver/rider of a vehicle entered in any event conducted under an ANDRA Event permit must hold the necessary Licences, Log Books or Membership as specified in these rules.

·                     Seat belt in sedans slower that 7.70 over the 1/8 mile need a minimum of quick release, lap/sash (three point) type.  Sedans quicker than 7.70 over the 1/8 mile or faster than 110mph require a minimum of four point harness that complies at least with Australian Standard E35 and also AS 2596.  All belts must be in good condition & securely fastened to frame or a suitable reinforced mounting point.

·                     All vehicles with any type of liquid overflow capable of discharging liquid onto the racing surface must have a catch-can to accumulate the excess liquids.

·                     No naked flames within 10 metres of any point where refueling or draining of fuel is taking place.  As a minimum, ALL race teams are to have a fire extinguisher in their paddock area at all times.

·                     If slick tyres or DOT approved race tyres are used on rears, vehicle must have conventional or rag tyres on front, NO RADIALS unless used all round.

·                     Cars faster that 8.30 over the 1/8 mile or running slick tyres, must have a tailshaft loop.

·                     Cars quicker than 7.00 seconds & bikes quicker than 6.70 over the 1/8 mile bust be ANDRA technical inspected. Usually an ANDRA technical inspector will be in attendance, please call.

·                     No holes in firewall.

·                     An Australian standards helmet must be worn & presented for inspection.

·                     Full length clothing & appropriate footwear must be worn.  If you have a plexiglass windscreen, you are required to wear a race suit.

·                     Windows must be up once you enter the staging lane.

·                     Persons responsible for guiding vehicles back from burnouts must be formally listed as team members, & must complete the ANDRA acknowledgement of risk statement.

·                     No person is permitted to hold or touch vehicles during burnouts.

·                     Brakes must be in good working order.  Two wheel brakes are the minimum requirement.

·                     Each car’s steering system may be inspected to determine its condition & must be considered safe by scrutineer.

·                     No work may be done under any car during any event while the car is supported by a jack only. You must use jack stands.

·                     Any driver/rider displaying unsafe driving practices or refusing to voluntarily reduce speed or stop in the event of a vehicle not handling properly, renders themselves liable to disqualification.

·                     Once you are in the staging area, you are in the hands of the start line officials & the starter.  Failure to stage upon the starter’s instructions is possible grounds for disqualification.