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While this board is the unofficial board of Drag Week, it is probably the most traveled and the most informative. So why not an unofficial DW FAQ? I hope that this can be made a sticky.
The reason for this thread is that over the past few years, I have seen the same questions asked repeatedly. So rather than having someone search an entire forum for the answers, why not roll them up into this thread. My thoughts are to post the frequently asked question and either a straight forward answer or the location of threads that the answer is given. Please help out and add to this list.
So, to start off:
Where can I find the DW rules?
What rule changes will be made in 2014?
Supposedly, the rules will stay the same in 2014 as they were in 2012 and 2013. Frieburger has said the rules are changing in 2015.
When is DW?
Historically in the second week of September. The exact dates are announced by Hot Rod in late winter, early spring.
Where is DW?
Historically, Hot Rod announces track locations in early spring. They change every year. Locations will be talked about extensively on this site.
When do I register?
Hot Rod will announce when registration will occur on their web site and it will be posted here either by a member of the HR staff or other good samaritans. Last year, registration lasted 8 hours before all spots were sold, so be on the lookout and be on your toes. I would check either HR's web site or here at least once a week for the announcement.
Can I get in if I missed registration?
HR will also start a list of names that want in but did not get registered in time. As people that registered drop out (and they always do), HR will offer registration to the individuals on the back up list in the order that they got their names on the list. Be aware that as the start date of DW draws near, more people will drop out, so be ready. DW has yet to start with a full field. And so far, you can get into the event if you just show up the first day of the event.
There are other questions I have seen, but don't have time to look back for the answers, such as:
Can I bring a trailer?
What size trailer?
Will and IHRA certification be acceptable?
How do they check tire widths?
And so on. Feel free to post answers to these questions and any questions you think are applicable.
The reason for this thread is that over the past few years, I have seen the same questions asked repeatedly. So rather than having someone search an entire forum for the answers, why not roll them up into this thread. My thoughts are to post the frequently asked question and either a straight forward answer or the location of threads that the answer is given. Please help out and add to this list.
So, to start off:
Where can I find the DW rules?
What rule changes will be made in 2014?
Supposedly, the rules will stay the same in 2014 as they were in 2012 and 2013. Frieburger has said the rules are changing in 2015.
When is DW?
Historically in the second week of September. The exact dates are announced by Hot Rod in late winter, early spring.
Where is DW?
Historically, Hot Rod announces track locations in early spring. They change every year. Locations will be talked about extensively on this site.
When do I register?
Hot Rod will announce when registration will occur on their web site and it will be posted here either by a member of the HR staff or other good samaritans. Last year, registration lasted 8 hours before all spots were sold, so be on the lookout and be on your toes. I would check either HR's web site or here at least once a week for the announcement.
Can I get in if I missed registration?
HR will also start a list of names that want in but did not get registered in time. As people that registered drop out (and they always do), HR will offer registration to the individuals on the back up list in the order that they got their names on the list. Be aware that as the start date of DW draws near, more people will drop out, so be ready. DW has yet to start with a full field. And so far, you can get into the event if you just show up the first day of the event.
There are other questions I have seen, but don't have time to look back for the answers, such as:
Can I bring a trailer?
What size trailer?
Will and IHRA certification be acceptable?
How do they check tire widths?
And so on. Feel free to post answers to these questions and any questions you think are applicable.
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