Rules

Mission Raceway Park / NHRA Rules

Car and Driver Eligibility:

  • All vehicles must be accompanied by the registered owner.
  • All drivers must have a valid drivers license.
  • All vehicles must be capable of meeting the NHRA safety requirements.

Street Cars:

  • All vehicles must be street driven, display valid license plates (or temporary permit), have proof of vehicle registration and valid insurance.
  • All vehicles must run D.O.T. approved street tires (except cars in the Outlaw Class).
  • All vehicles must be equipped with mufflers and a functional exhaust system that extends at least behind the drivers seat. The maximum allowable noise limit is 90db.
  • All vehicles require functioning headlights and taillights.
  • Race Electronics are NOT PERMITTED (ie: delay box, throttle stops etc.) Nitrous Controllers OK

Class Breakdown:

Basic Tech Rules & Regulations:

  • All cars must have seat belts.
  • All cars require a 16oz or larger radiator overflow can.
  • All vehicles must drain antifreeze prior to racing (except 1995 or newer stock cars and trucks with sealed factory coolant system). Bring a plastic container.
  • No plastic or glass fuel filters allowed.
  • No plastic oil pressure lines allowed.
  • All vehicles must have a functional neutral safety switch.
  • All batteries must be securely mounted (no bungee cords, rope, wire etc) Relocated batteries please see NHRA Rulebook.
  • The trunk and passenger compartment of the vehicle must be empty prior
  • to racing.
  • Drivers must wear pants and long sleeve shirts ( no shorts or T-Shirts allowed).
  • Drivers of cars running 13.99 or quicker are required to wear a NHRA Approved Snell 95 or newer helmet.
  • Cars running 12.99 or quicker will require a driveshaft loop.
  • Cars running 11.49 or quicker must have an approved roll bar, SFI belts & jacket.
  • Cars running 10.99 or quicker must have approved aftermarket axles and harmonic balancer.
  • Cars running 9.99 or quicker must have approved roll cage.

All vehicles must be capable of meeting the NHRA safety requirements according to the vehicles ET and MPH capability ( for further information regarding Safety Requirements please refer to the 2006 NHRA Rule Book - available at most high performance automotive shops throughout Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley, & at The Souvenir Stand at the track).

BE AWARE THAT THERE IS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IN EFFECT AT MRP. NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED . ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO SEARCH.