Coles County Dragway

Coles County Dragway USA, LLC is legendary 1/8 mile Dragstrip located in Charleston, IL just off I-57.  It is centrally located 2hrs away and triangulated between St. Louis, MO, Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN. Events: Summit ET Racing, JDRL, Street Fighter Index, Rosalee Noble Memorial, Walt Crabtree Memorial, Easton Family Memorial & Terry Luechtefeld Memorial Races along with Paap Printing Prep Track Friday Fun Nights. History: Opened August 20, 1966 and has undergone many updates, name changes & ownership over is rich history. Known for its legendary one lane bridge entrance with the welcoming Elephant stating “Oh yes it can!” and many NHRA Division 3 Champions & National Champions have called CCD home over the years.

Coles County Dragway Spectator Fees

1)  All NHRA rules apply and are the minimum for competition and safety standards. We will follow those rules and the following rules in an effort to provide a safe, fair and fun racing program. 2)  A responsible, professional, and sportsmanlike behavior is expected of all racers and crew members. Crew members are the responsibility of the racer. Abusive or aggressive behavior towards any Coles County Dragway track official or employee will not be tolerated, and can result in but is not limited to disqualification. 3)  All cars must go through a technical inspection before any passes are made. Tech must be done by an SFI certified employee/representative of Coles County Dragway USA, or must present a NHRA Extended Technical Inspection (ETI) card.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 4)  Staging Lanes: a)  All cars are asked to promptly heed the class call. b)  Time runs--When the last pair is on the apron, the lanes are then closed for that session. One time run per class session is the maximum, unless designated by a Coles County Dragway track official. If you miss your class session, it is the staging lane director’s discretion if you are allowed to make it up. c)  Eliminations -- the first class call will be no earlier than 5 minutes from when the last car in that class has run. Five minutes later will be the second and final class call. 5)  Buy Backs: a)  A racer in Super Pro (S/P), Box, (BOX), Pro (PRO), No-Box (NBX), Sportsman (SPT), Novice Street (NS), Bike, High School (HS) or Powder Puff (PP) who loses in the first AND/OR second round are eligible for buy back/s. b)  Buy Back Racers will be rolled in with winners c)  In the event where time is of constraint; Coles County Dragway Track Officials may reduce buy backs to first round only or first or second round buybacks. 6)  Rain Policy: a)  Race is considered final if round 1 of all regular classes (S/P, Pro & SPT, Box, No-Box, and Index) classes is completed. b)  If a race is cancelled, but at least one time run is done for any category; race entry fee will be rolled over or refunded (racers choice), but Racers Fees will not. c)  Any prorating of purses/payouts due to cancellations will not include gold cards or pass backs. d)  Any class that goes past 1^st round and is completed will have its purse & points calculated from that point. (Example: Pro finishes 2^nd rd, race cancel’s in the middle of S/P 2^nd rd: Pro will pay 2^nd rd winners & all Pro Racers will receive 2^nd rd points and S/P will pay 1^st rd winners & all S/P Racers will receive 1^st rd points & 2^nd rd Buy Backs will receive Buy Back refund). e)  Rain Dates (All Classes) If possible, will be made up on the next available date. 7)  Absolutely NO glass containers on grounds at any time. 8)  10 MPH Speed limit by ALL vehicles while on the grounds. 9)  All ATV's, golf carts, or other pit vehicles must be driven by someone 16 years or older at all times-NO exceptions. Owners/Driver will be responsible for any accidents & expenses incurred. Also, please be courteous to all while operating your vehicle. 10)  Break Passes: a)  No break pass will be issued once you have been paired in staging. b)  Participants who break are allowed to enter another car or a different class on original entry as long as you haven’t been paired or eliminations haven’t started. c)  Anyone receiving a break pass will not receive points for that day’s competition. 11)  Lane Choice: a)  Cars in odd lanes will be in the Tower Lane and cars in even lanes will be in the Spectator Lane. b)  When cars are lined in one lane, then the front car has lane choice unless the car is carrying the bye run and then the bye car has lane choice to include the final round. 12)  Bye Runs: a)  Bye runs for 1st round are determined by best reaction time results during the 2nd time run session except for laddered classes which have their own rules. b)  After the 1st round, bye runs will be determined by the best reaction time during a winning run in the previous round.  In the event of a tie, the racers involved will flip a coin. c)  A bye run is rolled over or carried until it is either used or the racer loses it. d)  Only one bye run is permitted unless all remaining competitors have had one as well. e)  A racer is not allowed to turn down an earned bye run in order to earn it later in the race. 13)  Deep Staging is allowed, but not guaranteed. It is the driver’s responsibility to let their opponent know they are deep staging, stage in a timely manner and must have "Deep" written on the window for starter & tower to see. 14)  Courtesy Staging: a)  Courtesy staging is mandatory at Coles County Dragway USA. b)  If you are not pre-staged and your opponent has staged, you can wait for the other car to be pulled back by the Starter. c)  Once you pre-stage though, you must stage or the auto-start will time you out if you do not stage. 15)  Dial-In: a)  A Dial-In must be visible from the tower on the windshield and on the driver side window. b)  It must be completed before you reach the apron and pass the blue line. c)  It can’t be changed once you’ve entered the apron, unless a clean up or weather delay occurs at which time your opponent & a Track Official must be notified. d)  Your Dial-In on the Dial-In Boards is solely the responsibility of the racers.  Once you’ve passed them and “Pre-Staged”, you’ve accepted what is in the computer. e)  No re-runs for Dial-In disputes.  Racers are responsible to ensure it’s correct before “Pre” staging. 16)  Excessive braking will not be tolerated:  (NO EXCEPTIONS, this is your only warning!) a)  CCD interprets this rule as anytime the Head Starter feels a racer is not in control of their race vehicle anywhere on the racing surface. b)  Anyone caught will be disqualified and lose all points for that day.  If in the 1st or 2nd round and buy back are allowed; the racer may buy back, but not earn points. c)  Anyone caught a 2^nd time will be disqualified and lose all season points. d)  Anyone caught a 3^rd time will be disqualified, lose all season points and be barred from any future competition for any events/classes for at least 1 yr. 17)  Center Line & Foam Blocks a)  Crossing your side of the center line or hitting Foam Blocks will be automatic disqualification 18)  Bikes may compete in any other class as long as they meet all class rules. 19)  Q8 (6.39 or Faster): a)  Will be allowed to run in S/P or Pro if a run card is purchased prior to first round, but will not be required to run in any rounds in S/P or Pro while still in Q8 competition.  Bye runs are determined by qualifying with #1 getting 1st round bye. b)  If a Q8 racer has previously purchased an S/P or Pro run card prior to first round and loses in Q8 they will fall into S/P or Pro as follows: i)     Q8 1st round loser goes into 1st round of Super Pro or Pro. ii)     Q8 2nd round loser goes into 2nd round of Super Pro or Pro. iii)    Q8 Runner-Up goes into 3rd round of Super Pro or Pro. iv)    Q8 Winner goes into 4th round of Super Pro or Pro. 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