$20.00 PER NIGHT, PER CLASS RESGISTRATION FEE IS DUE BY 6:20 PM. – DRIVERS MEETING AT 6:30 PM
TThese rules have been compiled with the express purpose of making the standards that must be met to conduct a race event. These rules have been developed based upon experience and technology realized from conduct of many drag-boat racing events. These rules are in no way to be construed as a guarantee against injury or death of spectators or participants. No warranty, expressed or implied of safety shall result from the publication of or compliance with the rules. These rules are subject to change.
- All Owners, Driver(s) and Crew of all boats who compete in a race event shall execute registration and release forms. NO ONE will be allowed in pit area without a signed release form and wristband issued the day of the race. No exceptions.
- The minimum age of a Driver shall be (21) years.
- The completion and execution of registration and release forms will be accomplished prior to the boat being allowed to race.
- All Drivers and tow vehicle drivers MUST attend the mandatory meeting prior to the race.
- ALL DRIVERS AND BOAT OWNERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THEIR OWN CREW. INTOXICANTS OR DEPRESSANTS OF ANY NATURE USED BY THE DRIVERS AND THE CREW MECHANICS BEFORE OR DURING THE RACES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. USE OF THESE SUBSTANCES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.
- All drivers and crews must follow all race rules.
- All boats needing fuel during eliminations must give notice BEFORE his/her elimination run. If no notice is given, this boat will NOT be entitled to refueling. All refueling notices will be given to the DESIGNATED PERSON at the “Announcer’s Tower” or to Rob Hardman. All fueling must be done at a designated fueling area.
- ALL DRIVERS AND BOAT OWNERS
WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THEIR
OWN CREW. INTOXICANTS OR DEPRESSANTS OF ANY NATURE
USED BY THE DRIVERS AND THE MECHANICS BEFORE
OR DURING THE RACES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. USE
OF THESE SUBSTANCES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE
DISQUALIFICATION.
- All drivers and crews must follow
all race rules.
- All boats needing fuel during
eliminations must give notice BEFORE his/her
race elimination run. If no notice is given,
this boat will NOT be entitled to refueling.
All refueling notices will be given to the DESIGNATED
PERSON at the "Announcer's Tower" or to John
Haley. All fueling must be done at a designated
fueling area.
All entry money will be returned for a day that the race(s) get cancelled after registration but prior to racing.
Life Jacket:
Classes; Lake Racer Inboard, Lake racer Outboard, Pro Gas
All Drivers in these classes shall wear a APBA approved Life jacket. It also must be fully functional.
Classes; Single Carb, Multi Carb, Open and Unlimited.
All drivers in these classes must wear a certified Life Line Jacket vest. This certification will be checked.
Helmets:
No Open face helmets
There must be a face shield
All Helmets must be 2002 or newer and Snell approved.
Driving Suit:
All drivers must wear a driver suit with long sleeves and long pants.
Shoes and socks must be worn, no sandals. NO SHORTS. You will not participate
in any race if you do not have the proper racing attire.
Neck Restraints:
Classes; Lake Racer Outboard, and Pro Gas Classes.
Must wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants, shoes and socks must be worn. NO SANDALS, NO SHORTS. You will not participate in any race if you do not have the proper racing attire. You also must wear Ballistic Shorts.
Classes; Lake Racer Inboard, Single Carb, Multi Carb, OPEN and Unlimited.
These classes must wear a Fire Retardant body suit, 1 or 2 piece-with Ballistic shorts. Shoes and socks must be worn, and NO SANDALS.
Prior to being allowed to register, all boats applying to participate must pass an approved safety inspection to determine that the following conditions and equipment exist. All safety equipment must be operational and engaged when boat is launched. All determinations about whether equipment, including drivers’ equipment, compliance with these safety rules shall be the sole determination of the supervisors.
Kill Switch:
All boats will have a device that will immediately and automatically shut off the engine in the event that the driver is thrown from the driver’s seat. Please be prepared to demonstrate kill switch operation during technical inspection.
Throttle Return Spring:
A quick action duel return spring attached to the throttle linkage connected to the butterfly shaft arm shall be mounted on the engine.
Fuel Shut Off:
All boats with an electrical fuel pump must have an automatic shut off. Any boat utilizing fuel injection must have a fuel shut off valve (Dead-Man Shut Off) within easy reach of the driver
Safety Collar:
All V drives must have a safety collar on the propeller shaft between the V drive and the boat. Blown V Drive boats must have an additional safety collar in front of the strut.
Propeller:
All props must have lock nuts, cotter keys, and a locking device on outboards. Fire Extinguisher: All tow vehicles and/or boats must have a secure fire extinguisher.
Secured Equipment:
All equipment such as, but not limited to, fuel tanks batteries, paddles, etc., shall be firmly secured. All loose gear on board must be removed.
Covers:
Any boat with a drive shaft utilizing a U joint must have a cover. All flywheels must be covered.
Blower Restraining Device:
All blown motors must have blower restraints.
Intake Grate Bolts:
All jet boats with loader-type intakes are required to have a least two (2) of the four (4) bolts drilled through and locknut on the intake grate.
Single carb class and up must have ratchet, whirl away, blow off, or similar device.
All classes much have some sort of foot pedal throttle stop.
If it is determines that an item of safely equipment covered in these rules has been altered, or not activated so as to make it inoperative, the owner and driver and the boat may be suspended from participation. A boat may be disqualified from further participation at a race event after passing initial safety inspections if a race official deems the equipment, hull, steering, rudder, propeller, etc., unsafe.
Any boat or driver caught cheating will lose that night’s points and prize money. In addition, the boat driver’s race points AND prize money from the week prior’s race will be forfeited as well. In the event a driver is caught cheating a second time they will be disqualified from racing for the rest of the season. No exceptions.
Lake Racer outboard, Pro Gas, Lake Racer Inboard, Single Carb, and Multi Carb classes must run GAS FUEL ONLY, none other.
Nitrous oxide is allowed ONLY in open and unlimited classes. NO OTHER CLASSES are allowed the use of nitrous oxide. Boats quipped to utilize nitrous that are participating in non-nitrous classes MUST remove nitrous bottles from the boat and disconnect lines to the plate. This will be checked at the pier.
Open and unlimited classes may run any type of fuel except Nitro Methane. If you are to run alcohol in the open class, you may not do so with a blower. All racers must carry enough fuel to make all of the runs for his/her class. If any racer runs out of fuel, he/she will be automatically disqualified. It is the responsibility of the racer to accommodate their individual needs for fuel during the races. A racer may find it necessary to purchase a larger fuel tank to accommodate fuel needs. Refueling during races in a specific class is prohibited unless authorized by race officials.
This is a side-by-side, short track (approximately 800 feet) drag race event.
All boats must stop at the first buoy before the start of the Race!
We will be using a light tree. All starting procedures will be covered during the mandatory driver’s meeting. The starting rotation may change each night. It is the responsibility of the racer to know what order their class is going to run.
All race boats, after each race must return down the north side of race course. DO NOT come back down the center.
There will be tech inspectors for each class. These inspectors will be randomly inspecting boats every week during race season.
Any boat, sufficiently faster or slower than all others in a given class, may be bumped up or down a class at the promoter’s option.
There has to be at least one legal boat in each class to constitute that class. Otherwise, the class may be canceled for the night.
All prize money will be awarded the following week after the conclusion of that evening’s racing program! Money not picked up will be forfeited at the end of the season. Any complaints… Please see Rob Hardman AFTER ALL RACES ARE OVER. Any threat to any race participant, worker, official, etc. may result in the expulsion of that driver and crew from Blarney Island for the season.
They are picked out of a hat.
100 Registration
50 Per Run
50 Per Win of Cass
50 Per By-Run
Due to lack of daylight at the end of season, only the top four boats in point standings will be allowed to race, beginning August 25th.
High Points: High Point champions receive racing jacket, plaques, and money. First Runner Up receives plaque.
All racers in good standing will be invited to the Race Party at the end of Season. Although the season runs from June 2, 2011 to September 15, 2011, the Prize money will be awarded weekly. The points start June 2 (show up and run only), 2011 and end September 15, 2010.
THE DECISION OF THE STARTER WILL BE FINAL!!!!
RACERS RECEIVING MONEY WILL BE REQURED TO SIGN A W-9 TAX FORM.
Any of these rules or regulations may change due to unforeseen circumstances. When and if they do, they will be posted at the registration booth, at the Island or will be announced at the driver’s meeting. If we have your e-mail address we will e-mail you.
Race Schedule-2011 Season:
6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15
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