FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR COMPETITORS
Click on any question below to see the answer. If you’re a first-time racer, check out our ‘Getting Started‘ section first.
- A standards approved crash helmet. Check the NZDRA Rule-book (Section 5.57, Section 6 for bikes) for the approved standards. As at November 2018 the approved standards for:
- cars slower than 11.00 seconds are: open or full face helmet meeting one of the following standards: SNELL SA2005, SA2010, SA2015, M2005,M2010,M2015, SFI 31.1, SFI41.1, or FIA 8860-2004, 8860-2010, AS/NZS 1698:2006, AS orNZS 1698 or European Standard (R22);‘E’ Mark, 02, 03, 04 or 05 series
- bikes are: a helmet meeting one of the following standards: SNELL SA2005, SA2010, SAH2010, SA2015, SAH2015, M2005,M2010,M2015, SFI 31.1, SFI41.1, AS/NZS 1698:2006, AS orNZS 1698 or European Standard (R22);‘E’ Mark, 02, 03, 04 or 05 series
- for cars quicker than 11.00 see the rulebook
- An NZDRA license (day affiliation available at entry desk or a apply for an NZDRA license here), bikes quicker than 10.00 require a full competitiion licence
- Covered footwear
If your car runs quicker than 11.00 seconds or your bike runs quicker than 10.00, you need to read the NZDRA Rule-book (including the rule supplements).
- A current WoF
- A car/bike that can pass the basic scrutineering checks.
- Enough fuel for the two days
- Any tools you may need
- Something to sit on, eat, drink (no alcohol until racing ends) and for shade in your pit space
If your car runs quickerthan 11.00 seconds or your bike runs quicker than 10.00 seconds, you need to read the NZDRA Rule-book (including the rule supplements).
For practice and qualifying only, after the race starts the top board displays the reaction time. For all race types, after the race finishes the top board displays ET and the bottom board displays speed (in MPH).
On the bottom corner (of the bottom board) closest to the track is a win light This will illuminate for the lane that wins the race. There is also win lights on the rear of the bottom boards, so that your tow car driver can see who has won the race.
For more details on the timing boards, see What are the numbers on the timing display boards at the finish line? on the ‘FAQs – Spectators‘ page.
Step 1: Make sure your IHRA tech inspection form is endorsed (has a stamp on it) showing your vehicle has been teched using the IHRANZ/MDI rules. If it doesn’t, talk to your IHRA tech inspector about getting the form stamped, or talk to a NZDRA tech inspector about getting your vehicle teched to the NZDRA rules. Arranging for a stamp or NZDRA tech takes time, so don’t leave it to the last minute.
Step 2: Before you leave home, make sure you have:
- IHRA licence
- Medical expiry date on your licence must be after the race meeting finishes, or you will need a copy of your IHRA medical certificate with an expiry date after the race meeting finishes
- IHRA log book
- The tech inspection form from step 1
Please note that these items are a requirement of our sanctioning, and we have no discretion to waive them. You must have all four items or you cannot race.
Step 3: When you get to the track and enter the car, you will need to present the four items from step 2, and:
- Complete a licence declaration form (available at the entry booth or click here for a downloadable form)
- Pay a $30 licence affiliation fee in addition to the normal entry fee
- Complete the normal entry and SSP (Self Scrutineering Programme) forms (for downloadable entry forms, click here)
All Masterton Motorplex meetings are sanctioned with the NZDRA, except any meeting that is a round of the IHRA national series (this will be clearly indicated on the publicity for the meeting).
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