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2000 NHRA Northwest Federal Mogul Drag Racing Series Official Event Purse

 

COMP (if entries exceed 17) Win: $1,000 Runner-Up: $700 Semi: $250 Quarter: $100	COMP (if entries are less than 17) Win: $800 Runner-Up: $500 Semi: $150 Quarter: No payout
SUPER STOCK (if more than 17) Win: $1,000 Runner-Up: $600 Semi: $250 Quarter: $100	SUPER STOCK (if less than 17) Win: $1,000 Runner-Up: $600 Semi: $250 Quarter: No payout
STOCK Win: $900 Runner-Up: $500 Semi: $200 Quarter: $125	DRAG BIKE Win: $700 Runner-Up: $350 Semi: $100
SUPER COMP Win: $1,000 Runner-Up: $600 Semi: $200 Quarter: $125 1/8 (if 65+) $75	SUPER GAS Win: $1,000 Runner-Up: $600 Semi: $200 Quarter: $125 1/8 (if 65+) $75
SUPER STREET Win: $800 Runner-Up: $500 Semi: $200 Quarter: $100 1/8 (if 65+) $50	TOP COMP Win: $1,000 Runner-Up: $500 Semi: $200 Quarter: $100

All 2000 Entry Fees will remain $125 (car and driver)

1). New event format was unanimously agreed upon by track operators. Federal Mogul Funny car eliminations at Divisional Events will take place at Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Federal Mogul Dragster eliminations will take place at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

2). Whenever possible, all classes scheduled to have first rounds on Saturday evening will receive a bonus time trial/qualifying run on Friday evening. This will provide the racers with conditions similar to Saturday first round times. All large classes (typically 65 or more) will receive first round eliminations on Saturday evening following the last FMD/FMFC time trial. In the event of a questionable weather forecast, all first rounds may be run on Saturday.

Top Comp (if more than 17) and Comp (if more than 17) will conduct first rounds on Saturday. Second round will take place on Sunday morning and all subsequent rounds will be paired with either Federal Mogul Dragster or Funny Car. This will prevent "hot-lapping" in later rounds of eliminations and provide each car with adequate and consistent cool down time.

3). At the request of many drivers, Top Comp racers will be provided with the opportunity to compete in an "out of division" race to replace a poor performance in the points chase. This will provide each driver with seven opportunities to earn points during the 2000 season. The driver's top 5 finishes will count toward the Top Comp championship. The extra "out of division" event will be held at the Eagle Motorplex in Ashcroft, B.C. as part of the Canadian National Open. This is the only opportunity to earn "out of division" points. (See rulebook for explanation of in-division and out of division points).

4). Purse increases for Super Street, Super Gas and Super Comp were approved 6-0. Field will now receive additional money in the event that entries exceed 64 cars.

5). Purse increases for Federal Mogul Dragster and Federal Mogul Funny Car were approved 4-2.

6). Standardized number of passes at all events for Federal Mogul Dragster and Federal Mogul Funny Car were approved 5-1.

7). NHRA trophy and hat policy was finalized.

The 1999 NHRA Northwest Division Track Operators gathered on Friday, December 3, 1999 to vote on the official rules for the 2000 Summit Racing E.T. Bracket Finals. While these rules will be enforced at the 2000 Finals, the individual tracks are free to conduct their regular weekly events in any manner they see fit (as long as it complies with NHRA rules).

1). E.T. Motorcycles and Snowmobiles will be combined into one class to be known as E.T. Snow/Bike. As a result, snowmobiles will be eligible for competition in the Race of Champions. A determination on which tree will be used (either .4 tenths Pro or .5 tenths full) will be determined based on which tree is used in the National Championship run-off. (An announcement will be made in mid- January).

2). Jr. Dragster will now earn points in Saturday's Track Manager's Challenge. The Eliminator will only be contested on Saturday.

• Each track will receive four representatives in the Race of Champions. (This is an increase of 1 over the 1999 total).
  
• Two brackets will be contested.
  
• Both age groups that win at the E.T. Finals will be awarded a Jr. Drag Racing League Trophy at the event.
  
• The King of the Hill Champion among the two age groups will be awarded the 2000 Divisional Championship, a 2001 Gold Card, two tickets to the NHRA Northwest Division Awards Banquet and a Champion's Wally.

3). All NHRA Northwest Division Member Tracks participating in the Summit Racing E.T. Program must honor the E.T. Gold Cards.

E.T. Racing Series Gold Card: Will be honored with free entry and driver pass at all NHRA member tracks for regular E.T. Racing Series events, all Northwest Division Federal Mogul Drag Racing Series events, Canadian National Opens and any other NHRA Northwest Division contracted event.

Some tracks who host major bracket events may choose not to honor the Gold Card for entry fees at these special events. The tracks will advertise, in advance, the fact that the Gold Card will not be honored for entry but is good for free pass(es) to the special event.

Federal Mogul Drag Racing Series Gold Card: Will be honored for entry fee and driver pass at all Federal Mogul Drag Racing Series, Canadian National Open and any other NHRA Northwest Division contracted event. NHRA member track will determine policy of honoring FMDRS Gold Cards for use at E.T. events. Should member track choose not to honor the Gold Card at a regular E.T. event they must notify the Division Offices by January 1, 2000 so policy can be forwarded to recipients.

Canadian National Open Gold Cards: Are good for entry fee and driver pass at any Canadian National Open event.

Jr. Dragster Gold Cards: Must be honored at all Northwest Division member tracks and events.

4). Each NHRA Northwest Division Member Track must return a letter of intent to participate in the Summit Racing E.T. Finals by January 1, 2001 to accommodate special printing, sponsor commitments and event preparation. In addition, all tracks not paying E.T. Finals team fees by April 1, 2000 will be subject to late charges.

5). The following criteria was approved for participation in the E.T. Finals.

• July 1, 2000 - A list of all drivers who have participated in at least one E.T. Bracket event is due.
• August 1, 2000 - A list of all drivers who have competed in at least one half (50%) of all 2000 E.T. events conducted at your track are due. All Race of Champions representatives (and Summit National Champion contenders) must have competed in at least 50% of the home track's bracket events at this time.
• September 1, 2000 - Estimated team participation projections due. Team parking will be finalized from these projections.
• September 7, 2000 - Final team list with name, address and phone number of each representative must be submitted to Division Offices.
• Event Friday, 2:00 p.m. - Final Race of Champions representatives roster must be submitted to the Division Director.
• Event Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - Final roster of 2000 team must be submitted for verification in first round.

6). High School Program: will award $50 to each driver reaching the quarter finals to help offset travel costs.

7). Summit E.T. Finals Awards:

• Host track operator will be responsible to provide Saturday evening B-B-Q.
  
• $4,500 Race of Champions purse will be paid by total fees.
  
• Each Race of Champions winner will receive tool-box and tools valued at $1,000. (Applies to Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, High School and Snow/Bike).
  
• Each Race of Champions runner-up will receive tool-box and other prizes valued at $500.
  
• Each Jr. Dragster Race of Champions representative will receive a participation certificate.
  
• Jr. Dragster winner will receive tool-box valued at $250 and runner up will receive gift valued at $250.
  
• Each Race of Champions winner will receive two (2) tickets to the 2000 Awards Ceremony.
  
• NHRA will provide Safety Safari, response unit, event director and tech director.
  
• Additional personnel will be paid for by team fees (1 staging, 1 starter, 1 tower worker, 1 announcer).

8). Other E.T. Finals Misc. Approved items:

• Team indicator must be displayed on the driver's side lower front window of all cars.
  
• Tracks who do not pay team fees will lose the right to vote at track operators meeting and will be removed from rotation to receive the event.
  
• Run order will be standardized: Sportsman, Pro, Super Pro, Snow/Bike and High School.
  
• Host track will be required to provide a different area for Winner's Circle.
  
• Division Director will determine criteria for hosting future events. Tracks can begin to submit bids for the 2002 event on January 1, 2000. Should no tracks earn a spot in the rotation it will revert back to the old rotation. (Yakima, Ashcroft, Mission, Seattle, Medford, Woodburn, Boise).
  
• All host tracks must have timing system capable of tracking team points.
  
• Host track must have meeting room available in tower for Steering Committee, fellow track operators and potential sponsors.
  
• Host track must allow camping on Sunday night following the event.
  
• Host track must obtain variances from local government (where applicable) to permit the completion of the event on Sunday evening up to 7:30 p.m.
  
• Monday following the event must be available for completion of the event due to inclement weather.
  
• Host track must mail information packets to all participating tracks prior to July 15, 2000 with detailed information on area hotels, etc.
  
• Track must provide adequate directory signage from nearest major highway/interstate to direct racers to facility.

9). Member Track Operators agree to comply with Summit Racing E.T. Championship Program: In an effort to stabilize rules and provide our racers with the same opportunities as other Division Champions, the E.T. Finals will be conducted with the same tree, e.t. breaks and other rules as the National Championship event.

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