Spectator and driver entry fees may be paid for online or at the gate with cash or credit card. Upon purchasing a driver entry, drivers will receive the following items:

Driver Wrist Band (must be worn by the driver when racing)

Once a driver or spectator has purchased their entry to the event and the infield gates are opened, parking is available for racers and spectators on the west side of the paddock at PPIR (nearest to the drag strip/ pit lane). Cars may not park on the concrete pad that borders the drag strip wall, please park on asphalt only. Drivers shall fill out the Tech Sheet in its entirety and sign. Have the Tech Sheet ready in your car to give to a PPIR official upon approaching the starting line for the first run of the day. The Tech Sheet can be downloaded through the link below.

The drag strip runs South to North (northbound). A multiple lane grid of cones will be setup prior to the burnout area and starting line. Drivers will pull into line and wait for their turn to run down the strip, races are first come, first serve. Look for the PPIR staff controlling the grid for direction on the line to park in. You may grudge race a friend or another racer by pulling in line together nose-to-tail and simply inform the PPIR staff member assisting in lining up cars at the starting area that you are looking to race the other car with you.

Once your turn to race has come up you will be directed by PPIR staff to pull up from the grid lanes into the burnout area. Burnouts are not required. After completing the burnout, the driver will pull up to the staging/start line. Pull up enough to illuminate the pre-stage lights and then inch up slowly a bit more to illuminate the stage lights (both sets of yellow lights at the top of the Christmas Tree). Once both sets of lights are activated, within seconds the large yellow lights will drop from top to bottom and then the green light will turn on. Green means GO! Don’t be too quick to launch however because if your tire rolls away from the stage light beam before the green light turns on you will have lost the race, this is called red lighting. If you jump the start a red light will turn on signifying which lane is disqualified and has lost the race. After crossing the finish line that is marked with large cones drivers must slow down safely and the return speed on the track surface is 25mph, the speed limit in the paddock is 10mph. After a run drivers may park in the paddock or proceed back to the grid for another run.

PPIR Staff will choose what cars to pair up for each race from the front of the grid lanes. You may pull into any one of the car grid lanes, there will be one grid lane dedicated for motorcycles (motorcycles can only race against other motorcycles). If you would like to race a friend, please meet up with your friend in the paddock / parking lot areas then enter the Drag Strip Grid in the same lane nose-to-tail. Make sure to tell the PPIR Staff at the front of the grid you wish to race your friend by pointing to your friends car once either of you reach the front of the line.

Once you pass the finish line, you must slow down quickly by applying the brake. PPIR Staff will be looking for brake lights immediately after crossing the finish line of the Drag Strip. Failing to slow down may result in ejection from the event. If any cars fails to slow down, the car will require a mandatory inspection by PPIR Event Management before making another run. All speed limits must be obeyed at all times, failure to do so may result in ejection from the event. The speed limit to return around the oval is 25mph.

The location for entering and exiting the Drag Strip will be determined per event. Please view the maps below for an example of where to enter and exit the Drag Strip. PPIR Staff will guide you on which pattern will be used for the event day. 

Technical inspection is a Self-Tech. You must fill out your tech card entirely and hand it into PPIR staff near the Drag Strip Grid entry point. You will be allowed to enter the Drag Strip once PPIR Staff has collected your Tech Card. MAKE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS INSPECTED AND READY TO GO PRIOR TO ARRIVING TO PPIR.

All vehicles must be presented ready to race. All vehicles must pass the self technical inspection prior to entering the racing surface.  It is the responsibility of each individual to make certain that his or her vehicle is track worthy.  PPIR reserves the right at ANY TIME during the event to not allow any vehicle on track which it deems to be unsafe or unsuited for track driving. The following items should be thoroughly inspected/set before arriving to the raceway:

• Tires (good tread depth, sidewalls clear of damage, valve stems, etc.) must be no more than 5 years old

• Tire pressures are properly set (refer to vehicle manufacturer settings)

• All lug nuts are present and torque is set (refer manufacturer specifications)

• Hubcaps and trimmings (if not secured by lug nuts) are removed from vehicle

• No play in wheel bearings

• Minimal play in steering linkage

• Brake system in good condition (pads, rotors, lines, etc.)

• Fluid levels are set (Engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering, coolant, brake fluid, etc.)

• No fluid leaks from the vehicle of any kind

• Vehicle is free of loose items (including the trunk/bed)

• Battery is properly secured

• No exposed electrical wires

• Hoses and lines are securely fastened and routed properly and safely

• Fully functional seat belts in good condition (factory stock or better required)

• Vehicle interior / exterior must be free and clear of sharp exposed edges

• No part of the vehicle can be dragging on the ground.

• A minimum of SNELL, FIA, SFI or full face DOT helmet manufactured after 2015

• Vehicles must have an A,B,C rated fire extinguisher secured within drivers reach

Upon purchasing your driver entry fee at the gate, you will receive a Tech Card to fill out. The Tech Card must be turned in to PPIR Staff at the starting grid area of the drag strip prior to making the first pass of the day. The PPIR Staff will put a Tech Sticker on the windshield of the car after receiving the tech card filled out.