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Drag Race Classes
Tuner
Any three or four cylinder car with naturally aspirated engine. Must have stock body and interior. NO turbo, superchargers or power adders. NO all wheel drive vehicles. NO race cars or trucks allowed. NO Nitrous allowed. Includes 6 cylinders with less than 250hp.
*Tech Staff will make final determination on class placement for vehicle*
Street Bandits
Foreign & domestic cars with stock body, four, five, or six cylinders that have factory turbo and superchargers. Unmodified rotary engines allowed. NO modified drive train or suspension modifications. No Drag Radials or Slicks.NO Nitrous allowed.
AWD cars with 300HP or less are allowed in this class.
*Tech Staff will make final determination on class placement for vehicle*
Sportsman
Foreign and domestic cars with stock body, 8 cylinders naturally aspirated. All control arms, shocks and springs must be in stock location. NO cutting of inner or rear fender wells (only outside can be rolled). NO engine modification allowed. NO factory turbo or superchargers allowed. NO slicks. Drag radials allowed. NO Nitrous allowed.
*Tech Staff will make final determination on class placement for vehicle*
Super Sportsman
Foreign and domestic cars with stock body, High Output/modified 8 cylinders, naturally aspirated. All control arms, shocks and springs must be in stock location. NO cutting of inner or rear fender wells (only outside can be rolled). Drag Radials allowed. NO Slicks. Stock Supercharged V8 with Street tires allowed.
*Tech Staff will make final determination on class placement for vehicle*
Super Car / True Street
Cars with factory authorized upgrades from the likes of Hennesey, Lingenfelter, Roush, Shelby, etc...Foreign and domestic cars with stock body. All control arms, shocks and springs must be in stock location. NO cutting of inner or rear fender wells (only outside can be rolled). Engine modification allowed. Power Adders Permitted (turbo/supercharger/nitrous), Must have current Registration and full interior. Drag Radials allowed. No slicks.
*Tech Staff will make final determination on class placement for vehicle*
Street Outlaws
Any car with stock appearing body. Suspension modification allowed. Any engine modifications and rotary engines allowed. Maximum 31 x 10.5w (slicks); 31 x 12.5 (drag radial) size tires. NO wheelie bars allowed.
Black Smoke Warriors
diesel powered or modified gas powered trucks, and SUVs. Any size All Terrain tire allowed, Drag radials and slicks limited to same size as Outlaw.
*4WD/AWD Trucks and SUVs on Drag Radials or Slicks will be reclassed into AWD or Outlaw at the discretion of Tech staff*
*Tech Staff will make final determination on class placement for vehicle*
All Wheel Drive
Foreign and Domestic cars with stock body and any engine configuration featuring All Wheel Drive. (Turbos and superchargers allowed, Modified drivetrain allowed)
Drag Radials allowed, no slicks.
Street bandit will still handle lower powered AWD vehicles (such as a factory stock stick shift subaru that will have less 300hp or less).
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
General DISCLAIMERS
EVs are not allowed on track. TMS does not have the means to handle a battery pack fire if one should occur.
No Motorcycles allowed on track.
All Safety and Class placement determinations are at the discretion of Tech Staff.
Are EV's allowed?
Unfortunately Texas Motor Speedway does NOT allow Eletric Vehicles to race due to fire and safety concerns.
Are motorcycles allowed?
Unfortunately, Texas Motor Speedway does NOT allow motorcycles to race due to safety concerns.
Is there a buy in for the competition money?
Your buy in is included when you purchase your drag racing ticket! The higher the attendance, the higher the payout for each class.
How much are the payouts?
Payouts are based on total driver attendance; the more drivers, the higher the payout.
The minimum total payout is $3k split across all classes.
Street Outlaw - $1000 to $2000
Sportsman - $450 - $900
Street Bandit - $450 - $900
Super Car - $400 - $800
AWD - $300 - $600
Black Smoke - $250 - $500
Tuner - $150 - $300
How does the competition work?
Each class winner will receive a payout. Every class will have a different payout. Payouts are set based on class turnout & a few other Criteria. The competition is no prep, elimination style. Either arm drop, or flashlight start.
What are the tech requirements?
Safety Tech -
1. Must have all wheel lugnuts
2. Seat belts must work correctly
3. NO LEAKS OF ANY KIND
4. Battery tied down
5. HELMETS REQUIRED (purchase a rental if you need one)
6. Car, including tires, must be in general good condition.
7. No wheely bars allowed. Parachutes must not be used.
EVENT STAFF MAKE FINAL CALL ON TECH DECISIONS; STAFF HAVE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR DENY FOR ANY REASON
Where is the driver schedule?
For drag racing schedule, click here
Is this a prepped track?
NO! NO PREP! We run on the 1/8th mile section of the Nascar pit road.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
YES! Helmets are required. We have a limited supply available for rent online, and an even more limited amount available during the event.
Do I need a cage or fire suit?
If your car runs 8's in the 1/4 it is HIGHLY recommended your car is caged and a fire suit is worn.
Are passengers allowed?
Texas Motor Speedway does not allow passengers on the drag strip