Car Club Challenge Association

	Promoting street legal drag racing to car clubs in the Pacific Northwest Reference Driver Information The expected costs for participating in the Car Club Challenge are as follows: CCCA Membership - Yearly ......Price covers both tracks................$10.00 Pacific Raceways—Tech Card (each time) ....................................$30.00 Bremerton Raceways—Tech Card (each time) ...............................$40.00 The fun you’ll have ..................................................................Priceless!
	Race Rules * No alcohol consumption by participants. * Permanent number required to compete. * Staging lanes are closed when first car crosses the line at the front of the staging lanes. * If there is a bye in a round, then the racer with the better reaction time in the previous round will receive the bye run * NHRA "Street Legal" cars or trucks only (no motorcycles) * DOT approved tires required (Bare cords not permitted) * No Electronics (per NHRA definition) And no G-tech timing devices. * Only racers of CCCA member car clubs may receive trophies * Current NHRA and track safety rules apply at all times * Tabs have to match the VIN and be valid to the “current” month. * No cars faster than 10.00 or above 135 MPH * The Race Director may exclude racers in violation of CCCA, NHRA or Track safety rules. 36" crank height applies. * Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 11:00 and 11.99 seconds in the ¼ mile (convertibles between 11.00 and 13.99) These are only some of the race rules. Please contact the NHRA Tech Department at 360-698-4858 with NHRA related questions.
	Scoring System CCCA points shall be awarded as follows: Note: Points are NOT based on how points are awarded by any track 17 to 32 Cars: 1st round loser: 30 2nd round loser: 40 3rd round loser: 51 4th round loser (SEMI’s): 62 Runner-up: 73 Winner: 95 33 to 64 Cars: 1st round loser: 30 2nd round loser: 40 3rd round loser: 51 4th round loser: 62 5th round loser (SEMI's): 73 Runner-up: 84 Winner: 105 65 to 128 Cars: 1st round loser: 30 2nd round loser: 40 3rd round loser: 51 4th round loser: 62 5th round loser: 73 6^th round loser (SEMI’s): 84 Runner-up: 95 Winner: 115
	Staging Instructions - Pacific Raceways Buy your tech card ($30.00) - Find a Pit Spot-Remove any loose items from the interior of your car (no loose balast). Proceed to the office by the staging lanes. Fill out all of your paperwork and waiver and sign in for your CCCA number-you'll use the CCCA number for the series. Purchase your CCCA membership card for ($10) if you haven't already done so that you can accumulate points. Membership is good for all CCCA races regardless of track. Bring your CCCA membership card each time you race-Good for the whole year. Proceed to your car and get in line for Tech Check. Once you've passed Tech return to pits and listen to loud speakers for Car Club time trials announcement. Post your CCCA number on windows as follows: Front Window Drivers side, top, horizontal, at least 6" tall Side Window Drivers side, top, towards back, horizontal, at least 6" tall Back Window Drivers side, top, horizontal, at least 6" tall Wait for Car Club to be called for time trials. Proceed to staging lanes for your time pass-one pass per call. Once you've established your dial-in time, wait for call for elimination rounds. Post your dial time on windows below your CCCA number, at least 6" tall. Once called for elimination runs, proceed to staging lanes (usually 1-4). Be sure to line up in same lane as your team so that you're not racing against your team members. Depending on attendance, race director may direct you to a different lane, please follow all instructions.
	Staging Instructions - Bremerton Raceway Buy your tech card ($40.00) Get in line for Tech Check. Sign in and get your CCCA number. Purchase your CCCA membership card for ($10) if you haven't already done so that you can accumulate points. Membership is good for all CCCA races regardless of track. Bring your CCCA membership card each time you race-Good for the whole year. Once you've passed Tech find pit spot- Listen to loud speakers or your radio (channel tba) for Car Club time trials announcement. Remove any loose items from the interior of your car (no loose ballast). Post your CCCA number on windows as follows: Front Window Passenger side, top, horizontal, at least 6" tall Side Window Passenger side, top, towards back, horizontal, at least 6" tall Back Window Passenger side, top, horizontal, at least 6" tall Wait for Car Club to be called for time trials. Proceed to staging lanes for your time pass-one pass per call. Once you've established your dial-in time, wait for call for elimination rounds. Post your dial time on windows below your CCCA number, at least 6" tall. Once called for elimination runs, proceed to staging lanes (usually 6-8). Be sure to line up in same lane as your team so that you're not racing against your team members. Depending on attendance, race director may direct you to a different lane, please follow all instructions. IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBER No glass bottles or alcoholic beverages allowed. Speed Limit is 10 mph in the pits. No racers will pit right (north) of the ticket booth. No spectator parking in the pits NO pets allowed. NO open fires.
	Team Captains' Checklist Check all team cars for DOT tires On further discussion this was amended to all "traction" tires have to be DOT. AWD and 4WD vehicles will still need DOT on all tires. Check all team cars for license tabs Tabs have to match the VIN and be valid to the "current" month. Check all team cars for any electronic devices including G-Tech's (have them removed if present.) On tall vehicles, make sure the C/L of crank shaft does not exceed 36" On further discussion it was resolved that 36" limit is applied to OEM or a 24" maximum for aftermarket lift modifications. Make sure all team members have a CCC number and it is clearly visible On the front, side and back windows. (A diagram will be posted on the web site with graphic representations of exact placement requirements. Review track safety rules Maximum speed limit is 5 mph in the pits and no burnouts. Review staging procedures and return road locations (Right side PR and left side Bremerton). Review speed rules to 10 sec cars. Cut-off is 10.00 or not to exceed 135 mph. Staging lanes are closed when first car crosses the line at the front of the staging lanes. Line up when called - don't be late or you're disqualified. Bye runs will be determined by best reaction time from previous round. HAVE FUN! BE SAFE! GET POINTS FOR YOUR TEAM! WIN THAT TROPHY!
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