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RACING CLASSES

PAY OUT NOTE- Pay out is on a cash basis and  MUST be picked up within 30 minutes of the completion of the last race that day. Failure to do so will result in a $15 handling fee to mail a check at a later date. 

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WEDNESDAY STREET NIGHT

Wednesday nights run from May to September, drivers will have the opportunity to make test & tune passes in their STREET VEHICLES, compete in our Summit ET Program which is a money class that pays the winner, runner-up and semi's, or race for fun with year end track points in Street Stick or Pure Street Motorcycle. Street Trophy is for those wishing to try out handicap racing with trophies to the winner and runner up. This class is not intended for those who know how to race.  

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All vehicles MUST have exhaust system with mufflers. Street Legal tires OR Slicks are permitted. Drivers running an ET of 13.99 or quicker MUST have a helmet with a safety rating of SNELL 2015 or newer. ALL DRIVERS MUST HAVE PANTS and SHIRT (NO SHORTS OR TANK TOPS). Drivers MUST wear closed toed shoes, NO flip-flops or sandals allowed.  

 

Entry Fees: $20 for test & tune; $25 for a racing classes; $15 for spectators/crew; $5 for children 6-10. 

 

Gates open at 5pm. Racing begins with the street classes at 6pm. Tech/Racer entry gate closes at 7:30pm. Technical Insection of Racing Vehicles ends at 7:30pm. Racing typically lasts until 10pm so get there early for the most runs. 

 

RACING CLASSES:  

STREET TROPHY - Intended for the amateur street racer who wants to learn about handicap racing with cars running an ET of 11.50 and slower.

-this is a non-points class

-trophy to winner and runner-up

- No Summit ET points members or other points program members  of classes/programs held at LVD members permitted (ie. NESSA, Port-A-Tree Gamblers, NODRAMA, etc)

-mufflers

-Slicks are permitted

-non-electronic foot braking only

-handicapped start with dial-ins

-not intended for racers who have competed in previous years' points series or multiple races
 

SPORTSMAN ET (Street ) - For the racer who wishes to compete for prize money. Cars run 11.50 and slower

-drivers are permitted to be a points member in any other Summit ET series 

-mufflers mandatory

-Slicks permitted

-non-electronic, foot braking or trans-brake permitted. No electronics/delay box.

-handicapped start with dial-ins

-Participants do not have to be a points member to compete

-Those wishing to compete for points must sign up prior to first round of the race to receive points for that event.

-Points members have the opportunity to race for Team Lebanon Valley at the Summit ET Bracket Finals event in September

-Points members have the opportunity to receive awards and prize money at the end of the year banquet 

-Winner $175/Runner-Up $75/Semi's $25

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STREET STICK - For any racer with a stick shift who wishes to have some equal action. Cars run 11.50 and slower. 

-non-electronic, foot braking only

-handicapped start with dial-ins

-trophies to the winner and runner-up

-Participants do not have to be a points member to compete. Those wishing to compete for points must sign up prior to first round of the race to receive points for that event.

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PURE STREET MOTORCYCLE - For the street bike. Open to all who wish some handicap side by side action from beginners to advanced racers.

-Participants do not have to be a points member to compete; Those wishing to compete for points must sign up prior to first round of the race to receive points for that event. 

-Trophies to the winner and runner-up
-Mufflers, slicks are permitted
-Delay boxed prohibited

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SUMMIT ET POINTS SERIES

The Sunday ET Points Series allows bracket racers to square off for points and prize money. Participants will earn points towards a spot on Team Lebanon Valley at the annual Bracket Finals.

 

-Participants do not have to be a points member to compete; Those wishing to compete for points must sign up prior to first round of the race to receive points for that event. 

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-All NHRA Rules Apply

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-SPECIAL NOTE-  All Summit ET Points races all classes including special clubs and groups will be one (1) time trial / (1) one qualifier for all races.

 

Racers who have been pre-registered and teched in for the day in one of the racing classes, may join open test and tune after third round of eliminations.

 

Gates open at 8am, Racing begins with Junior Dragsters at 9:30am.

Racer Gate/Tech open until 11:30am for racer entry.

Technical Inspection of Race Vehicles for Racing ends at 11:30am.

 

Spectators/Crew $15; Children 6-10 $5.

 

Test & Tune/License Runs/Single Runs/no times are $80

 

SUPER ELIMINATOR (Electronics class)

-Electronically equipped cars

-ET 6.50 to 11.99

ENTRY FEE: $80 (unless noted otherwise)

Payout begins with third round winners

 

PRO ELIMINATOR (Non-Electronics class)

-Non-electronic class

-Line lock permitted

-Trans-brake permitted

-ET 8.50-13.99

ENTRY FEE: $65 (unless noted otherwise)

Payout begins with third round winners

 

MOTORCYCLE & SLED ELIMINATOR

-All bikes and sleds

-Delay boxes permitted

ENTRY FEE: $50 (unless noted otherwise)

Payout begins with third round winners

 

JUNIOR STREET

-Ages 13 to 16 years of age

-1/8 mile

-ET Dial restrictions enforced

ENTRY FEE: $40

Trophy to winner & runner up. $100 to win/$50 to runner up
Link to NHRA Jr Street Application CLICK HERE

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JUNIOR DRAGSTER

-One class for all

-Ages 6 to 17 years of age

-1/8 mile

-ET Dial restrictions by age class enforced

ENTRY FEE: $40

Trophy to winner & runner up. $100 to win/$50 to runner up
Link to NHRA JR Dragster Application CLICK HERE

 

OPEN TROPHY

-No points

-No vehicles quicker than 9.99 or quicker than 135mph permitted

-Trophies to winner and runner-up

-Intended for the amateur racer, no Summit ET points members or other points program members  of classes/programs held at LVD members permitted (ie. NESSA, Port-A-Tree Gamblers, NODRAMA, etc)

ENTRY FEE: $40

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GAMBLERS RACING

Gamblers Races are held on Saturdays during test and tune, time and events permitting. 

 

Two Classes-

Super (BOX)

Pro (NO-BOX) Trans-brakes are permitted

$20 entry fee for regular Saturdays

 

Up to 16 cars... Winner 70%/Runner up 30% 

Over 16 Cars... Winner 60% Runner Up 20% Semi 10%/10%

*Note- there will be a 20% deduction from the intake to the track.

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Sign up before 12 noon in tower office.

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Racers participate in the test and tune session until called to lanes for one clean time run prior to elimination rounds. Pairings are random. 

SATURDAY OPEN TEST & TUNE

Need to test a new setup? New a place to tune it up? Work on your reaction time? Or maybe just have some FUN? Saturday from April to October, we're open all day long to give drivers and teams a chance to work on their cars and skills.

 

Test and Tune is open to all vehicles, street cars, dragsters, slicks, street tires, mufflers, no mufflers, imports, motorcycles, sleds, quads, junior dragsters.

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Choose your light- Pro, Sportsman, Handicap, 4/10, 5/10. Quarter Mile and Eighth Mile times. It's up to you. 

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Want to run a single pass? Don't want your time displayed on the scoreboard? This is extra but can be done. (see below) You will receive your time slip with your quarter mile times and no one else will see them. 

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Need to get your NHRA license? This is the time to make those passes required to submit for your licensing. ​

 

ALL NHRA RULES APPLY! No exceptions.

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Drivers running an ET of 13.99 or quicker MUST have a helmet with a safety rating of SNELL 2015 or newer. ALL DRIVERS MUST HAVE PANTS and SHIRT (NO SHORTS OR TANK TOPS). Drivers MUST have close toed shoes, no flip-flops or sandals.  

 

Entry Fees: $40 for test & tune; $15 for spectators/crew; $5 for children 6-10. License runs/single runs/no time $60

 

Gates open at 8am; Racing begins at 9am; Racer gate/Tech open until 11:30am for racer entry;  Technical inspection of racing vehicles ends at 11:30am.  Racing typically ends by 5pm depending on the number of cars.

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-SPECIAL NOTE- If the total car count for the day in attendance is over 200 or there is questionable weather conditions, management may cut back the program to one (1) time trial/ (1) qualifier for special classses or clubs instead of two (2).  

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BIKES IN THE VALLEY

Bikes in the Valley sponsored by Orient Express Racing runs on Saturdays as indicated on the race schedule.

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Rules for Street ET & Pro ET Classes:
- $65 Street and Pro ET classes includes your pit pass and your tech card
- NHRA Motorcycle Rules apply
- E.T. Bracket Racing Class run on a .500 full tree w/ True Start
- All Run Field, pairing by reaction time in time trial
- Points will be award to those who enter the points program.
- Points payout at the end of the season for those who entered points
- One rider can only enter one bike per class
- One bike can only have one entry per class
- You can substitute bike ONLY before 1st round of eliminations
- Lane choice goes to the better qualifier throughout all the rounds
- No Scooters
- No Negative Post
- No Snivelers

ALL MOTORCYCLES/SNOWMOBILES MUST HAVE SPONSORS DECALS ON BOTH SIDES IF AVAILABLE BEFORE FIRST ROUND OF ELIMINATION TO GET PAID

RPS Manufacturing/M2 Shocks Street ET:
- Maximum Wheel base is 70" axle to axle
- No Wheelbase limit on 10 sec or slower V-Twin Motorcycles
- 2-steps (starting line rpm limiter) and delay boxes prohibited
- Clutch must be hand activated unless OEM.
- Sliders Prohibited
- Wheelie Bars are Prohibited
- DOT Street Tires only Permitted. No Slicks
- All Bikes must be self starting and drive back return road
- One tow back is allowed if bike broke on last pass
- Any Exhaust System excepted, no baffle needed
- Lane choice goes to the better qualifier throughout all the rounds

BIV Pro ET:
- Snowmobiles are welcome
- Same Rules as NHRA Div 1 Motorcycle/Sled Rules
- .500 Full Tree Bracket Racing
- Delay Boxes Permitted

BIV 9.2 Below:
- E.T. Bracket Racing Class run on a .400 pro tree true start
- Deep Staging is allowed at your own risk, starter will not hold the tree for staging deep
- 9.20 and quicker dial-in only
- Slicks and Wheelie Bars allowed
- Qualifying by quickest ET
- All Run field
- Snowmobiles are welcome
- $100 entry includes your pit pass and your tech card
- Point will be awarded if rider joins points program
- One rider can only enter one bike/sled in this class
- One bike/sled can only have one rider in this class
- You can substitute a broke machine before first round, but qualifying runs on broke machine won't count
- Lane choice goes to the better qualifier
- NHRA Div 1 Motorcycle/Sled Rules, track manager has final say
- No Delay Boxes

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For more information please check out the Bikes in the Valley Facebook page HERE

SPECIAL CLUBS AND SERIES

SUPER STREET - Super Street Racers compete on a fixed 10.90 index. All vehicles must be full-bodied cars and weigh no less than 2,800 pounds except for six-cylinder cars (2,000) and four-cylinder and rotary-powered cars (1,200). Engine and chassis modifications are virtually unlimited. For more information, click on the logos for each group below.

The Lebanon Valley Dragway gate fee /tech card is $40.00

The fee to race is $50.00 [points members] and $65.00 [non-points members]

Payments must be provided to Kenny VanGorder at his trailer before 9:15am and BEFORE the 1st

time run. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Saturday Guidelines

If you choose to run more than one class, you can but NO PRO TREE and NO THROTTLE STOPS may be used.

If you make a pass in test and tune or pro tree lane that will count as your time shot.

If you do run multiple classes and NESSA is called to the lanes-we will not hold the lane for you.

please be considerate of your fellow racers, plan accordingly.

Sunday Guidelines

If you want to run multiple classes you can, again NO PRO TREE- but you can run your THROTTLE STOP.

Again ,if you run multiple classes and NESSA gets called to the lanes -we will not hold the lane for you.

Please be considerate.

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