Rules And Classes
CLASSES & RULES FOR 2025
LICENSES, CLUB MEMBERSHIP, ADMISSION, ENTRY FEES, PRIZEFUND STRUCTURES.
BIG TYRE
1/8th Mile Heads up. Flashlite start. Traditionally the fastest class, there are a lot of very capable big tyre cars in the UK. Big Tyre is exactly what it says, any tyre size goes, now you can run a small tyre car in big tyre if you wanted to double class. But you can’t do vice versa Other than safety there are no rules, as many power adders, no minimum weight, slicks, drag radial or treaded dot, Run whatcha brung and hope you brung enough.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
1/8th Mile Heads Up. Other than safety, there are no rules, any tyre, any size motor, any Transmission, as many power adders as you want.
SMALL TYRE
1/8th Mile Heads Up. Flashlite Start. This class is by far the biggest in the States ATM. It has just exploded, it has the biggest car counts. Small Tyre is a maximum tyre width of 10.5 inches, other than that it’s the same as big tyre.
TAILGATE
1/8th Mile Heads Up. Flashlite Start. This is a brand new class to the UK, this is a pickup truck only class, hence the name Tailgate. ( we might allow Jeeps) There are a lot of real nice and a few fast trucks out there. This will be a non tube chassis class, unless enough full tube trucks want to run. In which case we will run them separately. We want street or street appearing trucks, back half is fine, front half is fine. If you are unsure, contact us. Slicks allowed, two power adders, no weight or tyre size restrictions. This could be a real fun class and if you double class you could run in maybe small tyre as well or big tyre.
FWD
1/8th Mile, Flashlite Start. This is a class we have decided to trial, as there are a lot of very good FWD cars out there now. So if you support this class we will continue to run it. The rules will be pretty simple and we will post them as soon as they are finalized.
STICK SHIFT
This could be FWD and RWD, no 4WD, as the sign says, needs to be a 3 pedal deal. Any power adder, any size motor, any tyre type & size.
TRUE STREET
True street will be a full interior class, Taxed, Insured and Mot’d, will have to complete a cruise. This class is Heads Up 1/8th mile eliminations.
DAILY DRIVER
This is same as above but cars will return from the cruise and drive straight to the staging lanes and run 3 passes back to back. The winner will be the car that is the most consistent on their timeslip.
NOSTALGIA DOORSLAMMER
Same Rules as Small Tyre and Big Tyre Relatively stock appearing.
Any size motor, any power adders.
Any Tyre inc slicks, any size
No Min or Max Weight.
No full chassis tube chassis.
Does not need to be street legal.
Safety rules for car and driver apply relative to the speed and ET will apply.
All drivers must wear Firesuit and Crash Helmet
Any fuel allowed other than Nitro.
INDEX CLASSES
If there is interest in some index classes, most probably 6.50 (9.75 ¼ ET) and 8.00 (12.00 ¼ ET)
JUNIOR DRAGSTER
If there is enough interest, we will run Junior Dragster.
RWYB
As always test and tune, we do intend to have a timing system but this needs to be confirmed. RWYB will run at ALL our event dates.
Our Sanctioning Body is NORA 92, If you do not have a NORA 92 License, then a NORA 92 single event license will be included in your racers and RWYB entry price which also includes membership for No Prep Racers Club (NPRC).
Rules for Safety and Car Tech, similar to rules found in the SPRC rulebook and previous Rockingham rules. Our classes are different, so the rules applicable will relate to the equivalent classes terminal speed and ET wise.
All General Safety Rules of car construction and safety equipment rules will apply. Unless an exemption is clearly stated below.
Competitors will be Tech’d in on their first attended event at Manston Raceway Park. The technical team will come to your pit to technically inspect your car.
Once a car has competed at Manston, there will be a self declaration to be signed by the driver at further events.
If the driver makes any major changes to his car, it is his or her responsibility to inform the Tech Crew of any changes, this will then require the Tech Crew to check the car for compliance again.
You know your cars better than we do, therefore it is the DRIVER and CREWS responsibility to always bring a safe car to the racetrack. For your safety and for the safety of the driver in the other lane. The Tech procedure is merely there to check everything is present and correct and to spot any potential faults.
The following exceptions and additions to the standard Drag Racing GSR rules apply.
Date expiry rules for SFI and FIA safety equipment, Drivers personal equipment and car. These are now, in most cases, judged upon appearance and of being in good condition.
Daily drivers and the need to wear a HANS device if a 5 or 6 point harness is present. It is recommended but will not become mandatory unless the car is capable of running below a 7 second 1/8th mile ET.
For RWYB you will have to wear a crash helmet, no T-Shirts and Shorts. We will have crash helmets available for hire if you do not have one.
LICENSES & CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
As mentioned above it is mandatory that you are a member of the No Prep Racing Club, it is also mandatory that you also have either a NORA 92 yearly race license or a single event license.
SIGNING ON
All cars must be tech’d and display a tech sticker for track access. ALL drivers and crew must be signed on and have wristbands to be allowed trackside.
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RACE DAY TEST HITS All competitors in all classes will be allowed two test hits prior to First Round on race day, conditions allowing.
CHIP DRAW FOR ALL CLASSES. The chip draw will take place at the information Office, any callouts need to be made known prior to the start of chip draw.
After first round, the chip draw will be made for you in public, if you want to come and watch, you are most welcome, the next round will be posted on the FB Page No Prep Racers Club, it will also be written up on the Whiteboard at the information Office, it will also be announced over the PA system.
THERE WILL BE NO PIT RUNNERS You will be called to the lanes by the PA System, so listen out for your class, it will also be posted on the No Prep Racers FB page. If you are not there, we will call out your name on the tannoy system, if you do not show, we will assume you are broke, so if you are broke, please let race control know.
TEST AND TUNE At most events this will be Friday from noon. The fee is £40.00, you buy this in advance with all other tickets or pay on the day.
BURNOUTS: Only One, can be carried out past the starting line, in fact the further the better.
Racers may use water for all burnouts from the water box. If you are using Traction compound ask Track Staff for position of Burnouts using Juice. DO NOT MIX WATER AND JUICE BURNOUTS.
CALLOUTS Permitted first round only.
BUY BACKS – All events will have a first round buyback, weather and time allowing.
Optional- Second round second chance race, if the car count is large enough in the class.
STARTING METHOD Fully Staged ON Christmas Tree and Flashlight Starter.
CHIP DRAW FOR ALL CLASSES. The chip draw will take place at the information Office, any callouts need to be made known prior to the start of chip draw.
After first round, the chip draw will be made for you, if you want to come and watch, you are most welcome, the next eliminations round will be posted on the FB Page No Prep Racers Club, it will be written up on the Whiteboard at the information Office, it will also be announced over the PA system. So make a point of knowing who you have got.
BYE RUNS: If you draw a bye you do not have to make a pass, but you must let organizer know. You can only pull the bye chip once in the event.
PAIRING/DRAW: Random draw (chips), lane assignments determined by the draw. Bye run cannot be chosen twice.
CENTER LINE Crossing the centerline in front or behind your opponent will result in a DQ. Use your head please!! **NO HERO SHIT, LETS ALL GO HOME SAFE**
DOUBLE RED LIGHTS In the event of a double red light, the generally accepted “first/worst” rule will apply.
(We will prove first/worst to the racers ONLY, upon request)
RED LIGHT & CENTER LINE In the unlikely event that one racer red lights, and the other crosses the center line in front of said red lit opponent, “first/worst” will again apply (example: Most likely, the red light happened first, so they would be out)
ALL CLASSES – Please enter the class you want to run prior to the event. This helps us organize for the day of the event. If the class doesn’t reach the min number of cars required we will not be running that class the day of the event. You may buy in day of the event but if your class hasn't got a good car count it may not be running. 50% minimum of race entry fee goes straight into the prizefund, plus any on top sponsorship money.
So excluding on top money, if 16 cars enter you will be racing for Winner £500.00, Runner Up £100.00, Semi’s £50.00.
ENTRY FEES
EVERYONE PAYS A GATE ENTRY FEE. No exceptions, drivers, crew and spectators pay. A weekend ticket is £40.00 for adults, that gets you in Friday for Racers and crew. Spectators Saturday and Sunday. Children 10- 16 pay £20.00. Under 10s are free.
Weekend ticket holders can camp completely free of charge.
Day Gate entry will be £25.00 per day per person. Car parking is free.
Unless otherwise stated Class entry fees are £80.00 per day.
RWYB is £40.00 per day, any day inc Friday.
We run a race Saturday and a race Sunday, so if you want to race both days the total entry is £160.00.
Once out of competition, you are free to test in RWYB at no extra cost.