Event Information: Racer Appreciation, presented by CTech Manufacturing
​FRIDAY SCHEDULE:
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Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
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Potluck dinner at 7:30 p.m. open to all weekend competitors
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Rock Falls Raceway will supply the main dish (pulled pork, brats, hot dogs)
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Gizmo Racers please supply a hot side meal
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No Gizmo/Flintstone Racers please supply a cold side meal
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Jr Dragster/Street Racers please supply a dessert
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If not supplying a meal, a $20 donation is requested which will go directly to the pit vehicle race payout
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SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
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Gates open at 8 a.m.
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Time Trials (2) begin at 10am
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Eliminations to follow.
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Time/daylight permitting, pit vehicle race to follow conclusion of eliminations
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TRAILER TREAT! We'll be encouraging local families to come out and trick or treat Saturday evening. There will be prizes for best decorated pit area.
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
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Gates open at 8 a.m.
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Time Trials (1 for No Gizmo and Gizmo, 2 for all others) begin at 9am
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Eliminations to follow.
​RUN ORDER/LANE ASSIGNMENTS:
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Tech Inspection (Lanes 7-8)
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No Gizmo (Pro ET Rules), Lanes 1-2, 3-4
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Flintstone (Street Eliminator Rules), Lanes 5-6
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Jr Street, Lanes 3-4
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Gizmo (Super Pro Rules), Lanes 1-2, 3-4
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Jr Dragster (All three classes together), Lanes 5-6
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Payout (per day)
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Gizmo / No Gizmo
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$1,000 Winner, $500 Runner-Up, $250 Semis
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Flintstone
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$500 Winner, $250 Runner-Up, $100 Semis​
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Jr Dragster / Jr Street
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$500 Winner, $250 Runner-Up, $100 Semis
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PRICING:​
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Class Tech Cards (per day)
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Gizmo / No Gizmo $50​
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Flintstone / Jr Dragster / Jr Street $40
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Admission (Per day. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.)
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Adults $10
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Kids 8-12 years old $5
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Seniors (65 & Older) $5
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Kids 7-under free
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Daily Racer Camping: FREE!
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​GENERAL RULES:
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All drivers must have a valid state issued driver's license or current NHRA license.
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All drivers (and passengers if applicable) must wear an NHRA approved helmet. Helmets are available for rent in Registration, located on the south side of the drag tower.
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Racing Jackets and Pants are also available for rent in Registration, located on the south side of the drag tower.
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For drivers under the age of 18, a MINOR RELEASE must be obtained and signed by your parents/guardians for the 2024 racing season. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to go down the race track until an original signed release has been submitted to Rock Falls Raceway.
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No passengers permitted during eliminations outside of Jr Street.
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All race vehicles must go through and pass NHRA based tech. If vehicle does not pass tech inspection, tech card fee will be refunded to driver in the form of a credit to future Rock Falls Raceway events. This credit is valid until the end of the following racing season.
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Please post dial-ins and car numbers on the passenger side of front, side, and rear of vehicle.
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Once cars have been called to the staging lanes, absolutely no warming up on the return roads.
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Auxiliary Pit Vehicles (golf carts, pit bikes, etc.) please park in Lane 8 or in the dashed (///) lines near the starting line.
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No glass bottles allowed.