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Event Information: Firecracker

GENERAL RULES:

  • All drivers must have a valid driver's license.

  • Drivers under the age of 18, a MINOR RELEASE must be obtained and
    signed by your parents/guardians for the 2023 racing season. No one
    under the age of 18 will be allowed to race until an original signed release
    has been submitted to Rock Falls Raceway staff.

  • All drivers (and passengers if applicable) must wear a NHRA approved
    helmet.    ​

  • All races will be run 1/4 mile. Pro & Super Pro vehicles are kept separate
    until one of each remains. The winners of Pro & Super Pro will run each
    other for the grand prize. Double entries allowed - a car/driver can enter
    one class twice, or each class once. Buy back round Saturday, round 1 only.
    Buy backs run each other, winners advance to round 3. Gamblers race each day
    (time permitting).

  • Payout guaranteed with minimum of 64 cars.

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FIRECRACKER PAYOUT BREAKDOWN:

  • Winner - $4,500

  • Runner up - $1,250

  • Semifinal - $600

  • Quarterfinal - $200​

  • 8ths - $50

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EQUIPMENT NOTE:

  • For all 10.00 to 13.99 closed-bodied cars, either an open-face or a full-face Snell: M2015, M2020, SA2015, SA2020, SFI: 31.1/2015, 31.1/2020, FIA: 8860-2010, 8860-2015 or 8860-2018 helmet with or without a shield is mandatory. 

  • For all 10.00 and slower dune-buggy-type vehicles and all 10.00 to 13.99 open-bodied front-engine or rear-engine supercharged, turbocharged, nitrous, or naturally aspirated cars, a full-face Snell: M2015, M2020, SA2015, SA2020, FIA: 8860-2010, 8860-2015 or 8860-2018 helmet and shield mandatory (goggles prohibited). 

  • For all 9.99 and quicker closed-bodied cars, a full-face Snell: M2015, M2020, SA2015, SA2020, FIA: 8860-2010, 8860-2015 or 8860-2018 helmet mandatory; shield permitted (goggles prohibited). For all 9.99 and quicker open-bodied front-engine or rear-engine supercharged, turbocharged, or nitrous cars, a full-face Snell: SA2015, SA2020, FIA: 8860-2010, 8860-2015 or 8860-2018 helmet and shield mandatory (goggles prohibited). For all 9.99 or quicker open-bodied front-engine or rear-engine naturally aspirated cars, a full-face Snell: M2015, M2020, SA2015, SA2020, FIA: 8860-2010, 8860-2015 or 8860-2018 helmet and shield mandatory (goggles prohibited). See General Regulations 10:7.

  • Seatbelts required.

  • Long pants and sleeved shirts are required - no shorts, nylon pants, or tank tops.

  • Closed toe shoes are required - no sandals, flip flops, or crocs allowed.

  • Outdated equipment is prohibited from running.

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All race vehicles must go through and pass tech inspection pursuant to the NHRA RULEBOOK. If your vehicle doesn't meet tech inspection requirements, admission fee will not be refunded and you will receive a max tech card credit of $60 (adult) or $25 (junior) to use at a future Rock Falls Raceway event. Cash refunds will not be issued. All refunds are issued as a credit.

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FRIDAY TEST & TUNE SCHEDULE:

  • Gates open at 12:30 p.m.

  • On track from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or sundown)

  • Gambler's Race time to be determined on race day. Minimum of 10 participating vehicles required.

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SATURDAY BRACKET SCHEDULE:

  • Gates open at 8 a.m.

  • Time run at 9 a.m., eliminations to follow.

  • Gambler's Race time and buy-in to be determined on race day. Minimum of 10 participating vehicles required.

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SUNDAY BRACKET SCHEDULE:

  • Gates open at 8 a.m.

  • Time run at 9 a.m., eliminations to follow.

  • Gambler's Race time and buy-in to be determined on race day. Minimum of 10 participating vehicles required.

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GAMBLER'S RACE:

Cash buy-in in the staging lanes. Buy-in amount will be determined in the staging lanes by the tech director. Minimum of 10 participating vehicles required. Once you have paid to enter the Gambler's Race, if you have vehicle issues and/or you do not run the race, no refund or credit will be given. All vehicles entering the Gambler's Race MUST be race ready at the time they are called to run.

 

PRICING:

  • Friday Test & Tune: $78 ($18 admission fee at gate, $60 tech card fee at registration).

  • Friday Jr. Test & Tune: $55 ($18 admission fee at gate, $40 tech card fee at registration).

  • Firecracker Super Pro/Pro: $168 ($18 admission fee at gate, $150 tech card fee at registration).

    • $100 buy back.​

  • Firecracker KOTH/Street Combo: $93 ($18 admission fee at gate, $75 tech card fee at registration).

    • $50 buy back.​

  • Jr. Bracket Race: $55 ($15 admission fee at gate, $40 tech card fee at registration).

  • Spectators: $18 adults (13+) / $13 students (8-12) / Free kids (7-under)

Open to all racers. Track is fully prepped.
Firecracker - Online Registration

Thank you for registering!

PLEASE CHOOSE:
Register to Race

Please complete the following steps to register to race:

 

1. Complete the information portion of the registration below.

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2. Read and accept the Terms and Conditions below.

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3. Proceed to payment.

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4. Check your email for your race registration confirmation.

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In consideration for being allowed to participate in events at this facility, I affirm that I have read and that I have agreed to and I am bound by all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements, including, but not limited, to those contained in the NHRA Rulebook, with specific reference, but not limited, to the rules, regulations, and agreements contained in the Administrative Procedures and Appeals Section of the NHRA Rulebook that are incorporated herein by reference. I know that the NHRA Rulebook, including amendments, is available to me online. I have the authority to bind the vehicle’s owner to these terms if the owner is someone other than myself. I agree that NHRA and this facility make no representations, warranties, or assurances that a technical inspection, including review of any written information, will:
       • detect every or any vehicle, equipment, clothing, or rule compliance problem; or
       • prevent injury, death, or property damage.
I agree that I bear the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of the vehicle, equipment, and clothing in question, and for compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements referred to above. I agree that I am in the best position to know about the construction and operation of the vehicle, equipment, and clothing in question, and
compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements referred to above. I agree that participation in any and every aspect of the sport of drag racing is a privilege, not a right, and I wish to participate in accordance with all of the foregoing.

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