Racer Info

Class Descriptions
"Thunder in the Valley" is run based on the rules put out by the NHRA in regards to safety and general procedures, but PLEASE keep in mind that this is NOT a sanctioned track and that we have different standards regarding insurance etc so there are some rules we apply that may be different. Among those includes

 A driver may only race in 1(one) class ,

 All drivers must be the sole occupant of the vehicle during a race

All drivers regardless of speed/class MUST wear a helmet.

Helmets must be SNELL 2005 or Newer.

SNELL 2000 helmets are now expired.

The most common are SNELL, and the 2005 dated helmets are good until 1/1/2017 and 2010 dated helmets are good until 1/1/2022.

 These are just a couple of examples, feel free to contact us if you want more information. Remember, this is what we would like to consider a "fun" weekend of racing, a bit of a break from the regular grind so please understand if things are not quite they are at your home track. Now lets go burn some rubber!

For NHRA ET Quick reference Chart on requirements click HERE:

This years program will remain the same as last year with time trials on Saturday and eliminations on Sunday.

Important Note! The time-break for doorslammers to qualify for a payout is 8.70

SUPER PRO - all cars with electronics

PRO - all cars 11.49 + quicker

MODIFIED - all cars 11.50 + slower

STREET - all street legal cars, with closed exhaust, street legal tires, current registration and insurance (no permits). No support vehicles or pit crew allowed. (The pits are open, so if your friends pay as spectators they can join you in the pit. the only difference is they will not get a restricted area pass) Keep in mind that there is no ET restriction in this class, as long as your car abides by the NHRA rules for its time.

DOOR SLAMMERS - Qualifying time 8.70

Drag Bikes - Experienced racers only. Limited field. All entrants must contact: Ken Morrison (e-mail madmanracing@shaw.ca) to enter

All entrants must abide by NHRA rules for the time the car will run. This will be strictly enforced and there will be NO exceptions. Please read the NHRA rulebook.
Street Class Rules
The AVDRA 'Thunder in the Alberni Valley' Street Class Rules

All NHRA rules apply.This is some of the basic rules, for more clarification read the NHRA rulebook or contact the AVDRA. For vehicles running 11.49 or faster, please check the NHRA rulebook for further rules/restrictions.

1. No support vehicles or pit crew allowed. Your friends can come in as spectators and join you in the pits but will not get a restricted area pass. (The restricted areas are the staging lanes and track surface)
2.

Vehicle must be street drivable! Must be currently insured (no permits).
3. Must have mufflers and street tires (DOT approved)
4. All drivers must wear a snell approved helmet(minimum snell 2000). Not allowed to wear sandals, shorts or tank tops.
5. All vehicles must have functioning seat belts
6. Vehicle must be in good mechanical condition (brakes, front suspension etc)
7. Drivetrain must be free of leaks (oil, fuel or water)
8. No antifreeze allowed. Radiator must have a min 1L overflow canister.
9. No batteries or fuel tanks in passenger compartment.
10. Relocated batteries must have two 3/8 bolts for tie-downs (no bungy cords!)
11. Trunk mounted batteries must have a master cut-off switch at the rear of the vehicle.Switch must shut vehicle's engine and all power sources off
12. Fuel cells located in the trunk must be vented to the outside of the vehicle.
13. Vehicles with fuel cell and battery located in the trunk must have a metal bulkhead separating the trunk from the passenger compartment.
14. No glass/plastic fuel filters (metal only).No more than 12 inches of rubber line in the total fuel system allowed. Oil Pressure gauges must use copper line (plastic lines are not allowed).
15. Automatic transmissions must have a functioning neutral safety switch. Vehicle will only start in neutral or park.
16. Tires must have decent tread. No hubcaps or beauty rings allowed.
17. If you run with Nitrous, the bottle must be securely mounted to the floor and the relief valve vented to the outside of the vehicle.
18. Convertible tops and windows must be up prior to entering staging. T-tops must be in place.
19. Basically, if your car would pass an inspection at a designated inspection facility you would probably be okay to race.

For more info contact Ron Mani by phone (250-724-0187) or e-mail