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Tech and Safety Information for Racers

Here at Great Lakes Dragaway, we understand that you're eager to get moving on the track, but there are a few pieces of information about racer safety that you need to know. Here's what all racers need to race:


  • Long pants and a shirt with sleeves (long or short sleeves)
  • Shoes — no sandals or flip-flops allowed
  • Cycles (bikes and similar vehicles) must wear helmets
  • All drifting participants must wear helmets


Forgot your pants, shirts, or helmets? All items are available in the Great Lakes Dragaway store! Get in touch with us today for more information about racing services.

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How Fast Is Your Vehicle?

See what you need for safety equipment based on your vehicle's ET below.

  • 14.00 and Slower

    • Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch)
    • Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant)
    • Seat belts
    • Tail lights

  • 11.50 to 13.99

    • Arm restraint (open cars) 11.99 or quicker
    • Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch)
    • Convertible faster than 13.49 must have a roll bar
    • Driver shaft loop for cars 13.99 or quicker
    • Helmet (Snell 2005 or SFI 41.1A Min.)
    • Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant)
    • Seat belts
    • Tail lights

  • 11.00 to 11.49

    • Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch)
    • Arm restraints (open class)
    • Bell housing (SFI 6.1/6.2)
    • Drive shaft loop
    • Driver restraint system
    • Flywheel/clutch (SFI 1.1/1.2)
    • Fire jacket
    • Helmet (Snell 2005 or SFI 41.1A Min.)
    • Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant)
    • Roll bar with padded head protector
    • Tail light
    • Valve stems all 4 wheels (steel)

  • 10.00 to 10.99

    • Auto trans-locking-type dipstick
    • Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch)
    • Arm restraints (open class)
    • Axels (after-market)
    • Bell housing (SFI 6.1/6.2)
    • Driver restraint system
    • Drive shaft loop
    • Flywheel/clutch (SFI 1.1/1.2)
    • Harmonic balancer (SFI 18.1)
    • Helmet (SNELL 2005 or SFI 41.1A Min.)
    • Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant)
    • Protective jacket
    • Roll cage with padding (SFI 45.1) if over 135 MPH
    • Tail light
    • Transmission shield
    • Valve stems all 4 wheels (steel)

  • 7.50 to 9.99

    • 32A-5 protective pants, jacket, and gloves
    • Auto trans-locking-type dipstick
    • Auto trans fles-plate (SFI rated 29.1)
    • Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch)
    • Arm restraints (open class)
    • Axels (after market)
    • Bell housing (SFI 6.1/6.2)
    • Chassis certification
    • Driver restraint system
    • Drive shaft loop
    • Flex plate shield (SFI 30.1)
    • Flywheel/clutch (SFI 1.1/1.2)
    • Harmonic balancer (SFI 18.1)
    • Helmet (SNELL 2005 or SFI 41.1A Min.)
    • Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant)
    • Engine diaper
    • Master electric cutoff
    • Neck collar
    • IHRA license
    • Parachute at 150 mph or quicker
    • Roll cage with padded head protection (SFI 45.1)
    • Tail light
    • Transmission shield (SFI 4.1)
    • Valve stems all 4 wheels (steel)
    • Window net (full-bodied cars)

  • Bikes/Snowmobiles/Quards

    • Chain guard
    • Engine kill switch attached to rider at (10.99 and quicker)
    • Full face shield
    • Full leather or Kevlar suit ATTACHED at waist (over 120 MPH)
    • Leather or Kevlar jacket (slower than 120 MPH)
    • Long pants (slower than 120 MPH)
    • Helmet (Snell 2005 or SFI 41.1A Min.)
    • Leather boots or leather shoes above ankle
    • Full finger leather gloves
    • IHRA license: (9.99 or quicker)
    • Tail light
    • QUAD - Knobby Tires restricted to 1/8th Mi / Smooth tires can run 1/4 Mi
    • QUAD - Kill Switch Tethered - required at any Speed

View the IHRA Rule Book

This reference is not a complete representation of the IHRA Rules. Click here to review the official IHRA rule book.

IHRA Rule Book

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