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Hi everyone!
The NJ Footbrake Division is proud to be the presenting sponsor of what promises to be the best Footbrake series in the Northeast. Below are some details for any who are interested. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about anything.
Thanx,
JIM
The 2008 Island Dragway Footbrake Challenge Series!
Presented by: The NJ Footbrake Division!
14 Races over Five weekends with a year end Points Fund!
$2500 Friday, $5000 Saturday, $2500 Sunday to WIN!
ET Break 9.00-17.99 ¼ mile. Payout based on 100 entries
Fridays & Sundays Saturdays
Win - $2500 Win - $5000
R/U - $1000 R/U - $2000
Semi - $500 Semi - $750
$80 Round money starts 4th round loser $100 Round money starts 4th round loser
Entry - $85 Entry - $135
Buyback - $50 (1st round only) Buyback - $85 (1st round only)
No Fee to enter points! DEEP Staging permitted. Tree will be held for 2 DEEP racers!
Event Dates:
March 21(Good Friday) March 22 Sat. May 23,24,25 Memorial Day Weekend
July 4,5,6 August 29,30,31 Labor Day Weekend October 17,18,19
Event Rules:
1. All vehicles must pass NHRA/NJ regulations for your ET.NON-electronics. Electronic ignition and single-stage (high side) rev-limiter will be accepted. Non-drive wheel line-locs will be accepted but wiring must be direct and traceable. Electronics expressly forbidden, but not limited to: data recorders, transbrakes, electric/automated shifters other than factory, two-steps, electronic throttle stops, and delay devices. Reverse Trans solenoid may only be operated by a switch affixed to the shifter, such as a back up light switch. (copied from NHRA Div. One rules) DELAY BOXES MAY NOT BE IN THE VEHICLE!!
2. “DEEP” lettering allowed on vehicles for series races only. Must be removed for Sat. night races.
3. Tree will be held for double deep only. Abusers of this will get the tree thrown after 10 seconds. Autostart will be used with extra cycle time (same as Island 2007 and 10K at MG) for all other pairings. Any unsportsmanlike conduct while staging will be dealt with in the interest of providing a fair race for each pair. Starter’s decision is final in all instances.
4. Series decal must be on the car.
5. Double entries permitted: Maximum is 2 entries per driver & 2 entries per car. No car or driver may go down the track more than twice in a round.
6. Buybacks will be run as a separate round. 1st round buybacks only. Buybacks do not earn points. 1st round potential bye will be bogey winner. First best reaction will be potential bye until ladder. No racer will get more than one bye unless all remaining competitors have had one.
7. Cars will be on a ladder at the round of 16 (1/8 finals).
8. POINTS FUND: 1st $2000.00, 2nd $1000.00, 3rd $500.00, 4th $200.00, 5th $100.00
Look for more details at www.islanddragway.com We’re also looking for more event & special award sponsors.
Contact the track (908-637-6060) or James Young of the NJFootbrake Division. Nhra1209@aol.com (908-868-3500)