General

This class is reserved for full bodied entries running on a 10.900 quarter mile standard and a 7.000 eighth mile standard.

Pro Start five tenths tree. Qualifying order will be based on the best package. The package will be calculated based on total performance of being closest to a perfect light without going red and closest to set index without going quicker during qualifying. Qualifying position determines lane choice throughout the race. All Run field. Sportsman ladder will be in effect. Bye runs will be based on the ladder.

Canceled races will not be made up at anytime. Track officials have the right to cancel the race due to weather or curfew. Payouts will be determined by the purse for that day being divided by the number of cars left in the race after the previous round. As soon as the winnings are paid out the race is over.

Refunds: All vehicles are considered race ready upon entering New England Dragway. If a vehicle breaks once it has crossed the top of staging, no refunds will be issued. This provision includes all race days and is not limited to structured eliminators or points days. No refunds are authorized for any individual who is removed from New England Dragway, Inc., property for a rules infraction.
(From NED Racer Handbook)

Substitute Entries: If a vehicle breaks during qualifying, including after its second time trial or qualifying run, but before the first round of eliminations, a substitute vehicle may be entered into the race. The vehicle must meet all class and safety regulations, as well as pass a tech inspection. A separate entry fee must be paid for the vehicle. If the vehicle breaks after the second round of time trials or qualifying another time trial or qualifying pass will not be granted. Substitutions may be made only during qualifying. No substitutions are allowed after the first or subsequent rounds of competition. The substitute vehicle will have "SUB" written on the front window. Drivers entering a substitute entry will race for purse only and will not gain points except as follows. If the vehicle breaks after the tech card is turned in, but before a time trial or qualifying run is made, a substitute entry may be utilized without purchasing another tech card or paying an additional entry fee and the driver may accumulate points.

No driver may operate two vehicles in the same eliminator. Two drivers may not operate one vehicle in the same eliminator. Two drivers may operate one vehicle in separate eliminators.

No driver may utilize a substitute vehicle until he or she has proven to track officials that they are thoroughly familiar with the vehicle.
(From NED Racer Handbook)

Neck Collar Required for all racers

Tow vehicles prohibited.

Deep staging is prohibited, and both cars must pre-stage before final staging.

Timed ignition interruption devices (stutter boxes) prohibited. Throttle stops are permitted.

Any vehicle running faster than 135 mph must meet the minimum safety and protective clothing requirements for Super Rod entries.

DESIGNATION: HR followed by car number.

Perfect Package (.000-10.900) Bonus is $50.00 per race. This will go into a pool and stay there until the perfect package has been met. If no one hits the package the money ($650 - assuming there are no rainouts) will be split between points positions 1-5.

Tech Cards & Entry MUST be turned in prior to the first time trial or your runs will not count towards qualifying.

How points are earned

  • Points members receive 10 points for staging first round and 10 points for each round win thereafter.
  • On a bye, you must stage under power and register a reaction time.
  • Bonus Points:
    Winner-3
    Runner Up-2
    Semis-1
     Revised Wording 06/03/09
  • Points members earn 10 points for staging in the first round of eliminations. (Must register a reaction time or DEEP)
  • The winners of the first round will receive 10 points.
  • Winners of subsequent rounds will receive 10 additional points.
  • On a bye you must stage under power and register a reaction time or DEEP
  • Semi-final losers will receive one (1) extra point.
  • Runners-up will receive two (2) extra points.
  • Winner will receive three (3) extra points.

    In the event an eliminator is rained out, points will be awarded according to the results of the last completed round.

  • Qualifying Bonus Points
    #1 - 8
    #2 - 7
    #3 - 6
    #4 - 5
    #5 - 4
    #6 - 3
    #7 - 2
    #8 - 1