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The LAST TWO (August 21 & August 28) Friday night Delk Performance Adrenaline Drag Races have been canceled due to track rental conflicts.

NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY SET TO HOST FRIDAY NIGHT DELK PERFORMANCE ADRENALINE DRAGS IN 2009


New Timing and Scoring System for 2009

Lebanon, TN - Nashville Superspeedway's Friday Night Delk Performance Adrenaline Drags is bigger and better in 2009 with an expanded schedule, new divisions, and a purchase of a new timing and scoring system that will allow time slips for each and every run down the drag strip.  The new "Christmas Tree" will be unveiled at the first Delk Performance Adrenaline Drags on Friday Night, April 17.  Adrenaline Drags will run consistently (with a few exceptions) every Friday night from mid-April through the end of August.  For the first time, season tickets are available for competitors and spectators by calling 1-866-RACE-TIX.

The expanded schedule in 2009 is:
       

  • April 17, 2009   
  • April 24, 2009   
  • May 8, 2009           
  • May 15, 2009           
  • May 29, 2009           
  • June 12, 2009           
  • June 19, 2009           
  • June 26, 2009
  • July 10, 2009
  • July 17, 2009
  • July 24, 2009
  • August 14, 2009
  • August 21, 2009
  • August 28, 2009

Each Friday Night's Schedule will be:

5:00 PM     Gates Open
6:30 PM     Practice Begins
8:00 PM     Practice Ends
8:00 PM     Show & Shine Ends
8:15 PM     Drivers Meeting
8:35 PM     Racing Begins

*Dates and Times are subject to change.

Adrenaline Single and Season Drag Prices: 
 
Single Event
•    $ 20.00 – Competitors
•    $ 5.00 – Spectators
•    $ 10.00 – Show & Shine
•    $ 25.00 – Competitor / Show & Shine
•    $ 10.00 – Buy Back (First Round of elimination only)
•    Free – Children 12 and Under

Season Passes (Available through April 17, 2009)
•    $ 210.00 – Competitors
•    $ 49.00 – Spectators

ENTRANCE GATE WILL ACCEPT CASH ONLY

FRIDAY NIGHT ADRENALINE DRAG RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. To drag race you must be 18 years or older with a valid drivers license. Drivers’ license will be checked and verified during the vehicle tech inspection.

2.  All competitors must wear a Ύ or full face helmet that have a DOT, Snell k98, 2000 or 2005 rating. Half or novelty helmets are not acceptable. Helmet will be checked and verified during tech inspection.

3.  All competitors must register their vehicle prior to being eligible for competition. Registration takes place at the Tech Area in Victory Lane.

4.  NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED IN THE COMPETITION AREA.

5.  BURNOUTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN THE BURNOUT AREA. Burnouts in the paddock or staging area will result in an immediate disqualification and eviction from the event. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

6.  No Passengers are permitted during practice or racing.

7.  Maximum speed in the paddock and staging areas is 10mph.

8.  All hub caps and trim rings must be removed

9.  All vehicles must have at least one working taillight.

10. Door handles operational inside and out.

11. All vehicles must have working seatbelts or up to date safety harnesses.

12. All Vehicles are required to have the driver’s side window closed during practice and competition.

13. Air-conditioners must be turned off when in the staging, burn-out and competition areas. Use of air conditioners will result in a disqualification from the event.

14. All vehicles must be free of fluid leaks. Leaks will result in the disqualification from the event.

15. Tires must be in good condition.

16. Drinking by competitors will result in immediate disqualification from the event

Points

Class Winner = 3 pts Runner-up = 2 pts All Entries = 1 pt

Points will follow the vehicle registration number. Points will not be combined or transferred

Between race classes.

Adrenaline Drag Race Divisions Technical Inspector’s decision is Final

1. Domestic (D 1) – All American made cars with no modifications to body, fender, floor pans, suspension and suspension locations. No nitrous or power adders allowed. DOT drag radials allowed. Max tire tread width 10.5 inches wide. NO DOT SLICKS ALLOWED.

2. Factory Modified (F 2) – Any factory high performance production or limited edition vehicle. No modifications to body, fender, floor pans, suspension and suspension locations. Only factory power adders allowed (i.e. Turbo and superchargers). No nitrous allowed. DOT drag radials allowed. NO DOT SLICKS ALLOWED. Example vehicles: Dodge SRT, Ford SVT, Roush, Saleen, Chevy Z06, Mercedes AMG etc.

3. Tuners Domestic and Foreign (DF 3) - All Domestic and Foreign six cylinders or less (no diesel engines). No modifications to body, fender, floor pans, suspension and suspension locations. No nitrous or power adders allowed. DOT drag radials allowed. NO DOT SLICKS ALLOWED.

4. Motorcycles (M 4) –Motorcycles must be street legal, which means registered, insured and drivable on the street. ATVs (M 4) –ATVs are any four wheeled All-Terrain Vehicle that is chain driven. Riders must wear a helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirts and gloves while competing. Helmets must have a DOT, Snell k98, 2000 or 2005 rating. Leather or ballistic nylon jacket, full fingered gloves and leather high top shoes or boots are recommended.

5. Trucks (T 5) - Domestic and Foreign trucks with eight or ten cylinder stock engines (Gas or Diesel). No nitrous allowed. Only factory turbos and supercharges permitted. Stock suspension in stock locations and stock drive train must be in place. DOT drag radials allowed. NO DOT SLICKS ALLOWED.

6. Street Offender (ST 6) Domestic and Foreign cars and trucks with stock bodies. All control arms, shocks and springs must be in stock locations. Roll cages allowed, but may not extend into the engine compartment. Mini tubbing allowed. Any engine modifications allowed. Vehicle must be street legal with valid registration. No wheelie bars allowed. Drag radials allowed. No slicks.

7. Pro Four (PF 7) – This is a wide open class for tuners. Domestic and Foreign cars and trucks with three or four cylinders and everything more than stock. Nitrous, suspension, rotary engines, power adders, drive train modifications and racing slicks are allowed.

8. Sportsman (SM 8) – Any car or truck with stock appearing body. Full tubbing allowed. Four links, ladder bars and coil over shocks are permitted. Any roll cages are allowed. Any engine modifications are allowed. No tire restriction.

9. Pro (P 9) – Any and All. This is the class that is wide open. If your car does not fit in the rules listed above, this is the class you run.

Show & Shine Divisions

1. Showroom Current – Stock vehicles from 1973 through current.

2. Showroom Classic – Stock vehicles from 1972 and prior.

3. Tuner – Sport Compact Vehicle

4. Classic Custom – Custom vehicle models 1972 and prior.

5. Current Custom – Custom vehicle models from 1973 through current.

6. Motorcycle – All two-wheeled rides.

7. Nashville Superspeedway Choice – Award chosen by NSS staff representative.

All Show & Shine vehicles must register at the show area behind the Infield Grandstands. Winners will receive a trophy and be invited to drive Pit Road prior to the beginning of the drag races.

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