Wednesday Night Drags Sonoma

O.T.

O.T.

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I'm going Drag racing anybody want to go? I pulled up some info to answer some questions but will be glad to answer any that I can. I also welcome the anti drag comments cause it just bumps the thread so bring it.

:teeth

You don't have to have a race bike I am thinking of running the Bad Dog Yammaha just for kicks. I'll have the big truck and tools with for ground support also.
 
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POPULAR PROGRAM GIVES PEOPLE A SAFE, LEGAL, CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO DRAG RACE THEIR CARS, AWAY FROM CITY STREETS
WHAT
The popular Wednesday Night Drags program will kick off its 26th consecutive year at Sonoma Raceway on March 5, 2014. The raceway will open its gates most every Wednesday night from March 5-Nov. 12 for fans who would like to race down the world-famous quarter-mile drag strip.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the program is to give people, from teen-agers to working professionals, a safe, legal and controlled environment in which to race their vehicles, as opposed to using city streets or back-county roads.
WHEN
Most Wednesday nights through Nov. 12th. Gates open at 3:30 p.m., racing spans from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
Click Here to view schedule.
WHERE
Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, Calif., 95476.
WHO
Anyone with a driver's license can compete, providing their vehicle or motorcycle passes a simple technical inspection. All vehicles must have mufflers. To see the rules and regulations for Wednesday Night Drags, please click here. The event attracts a varied crowd, including teen-agers, mothers, working professionals and grandparents racing everything from Corvettes to Mini-Vans. Three-hundred cars are allowed to compete each Wednesday night. The weekly event attracts an average of 900-1,200 people (competitors and spectators).
 
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Drag Strip Schedule



Date Event Tickets

March 2014
03/01 - 03/02/14 Bracket Drag Races
03/05/14
3:30pm - 10:00pm Wednesday Night DragsWednesday Night Drags
03/19/14
3:30pm - 10:00pm Wednesday Night DragsWednesday Night Drags
April 2014
04/02/14
3:30pm - 10:00pm Wednesday Night DragsWednesday Night Drags
04/16/14
3:30pm - 10:00pm Wednesday Night DragsWednesday Night Drags
04/19/14 Bracket Drag Races
04/23/14
3:30pm - 10:00pm Wednesday Night DragsWednesday Night Drags
 
O.T.

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Some of the basic rules more general rules on their site.

MOTORCYCLES 10.00 AND SLOWER (Three wheeled motor cycles prohibited)
Operational tail light required for night operation. A brake light is also recommended.
Operational front and rear brakes required on all machines.
Positive ignition cutoff switch required. Operable tethered kill switch required on all drag bikes running 10.99 or quicker.
Rear fender must be full width, extending behind rear axle and forward below the seat position.
Motorcycles may not be pushed or pulled to start.
Minimum 2" ground clearance (altered headers must have 2" clearance with bike at 12° angle).
No bicycle parts allowed.
No hand shifted motorcycles.
Positive fuel shutoff on all motorcycles.
Throttles must be of positive spring return type.
Fork tubes may not extend more than 1-1/2" from steering head.
Chain guard required to extend the entire top run of chain to center of rear sprocket.
All Leather riding jackets / suits are required. One piece all leather riding suits or a two piece joined in the middle with a
metal 360-degree zipper at the waist required on all bikes 120 MPH and faster. See NHRA Rulebook. Leather gloves, boots /
shoes (Above the ankles) are mandatory on all motorcycles. Gloves must be Kevlar-lined or equipped with slide buttons
All riders must have Snell M2005, SA2005, or newer rated full-face helmets.
Handlebars must measure minimum 22 inches across with grips removed. Both hands must remain on handlebars while
racing.
Each motorcycle and rider must pass Tech and have signed waiver before pulling into staging lanes.
Nitrous Oxide permitted.
All riders running quicker than 10.00 seconds must have a valid NHRA competition license.
 
i_am_the_koi

i_am_the_koi

Be Here Now
Hey man, I owe you some photos out there so let me know when you are going to go!!!

3/1 and 3/2 I'd be available, 3/5 I wouldn't, and let me know about the rest of those days so I can ask for them off. I owe you big! :teeth
 
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Info on the bracket race too. :)

2014 Bracket Drag Racing Series
What
There will be a series of 13 events for the 2014 Bracket Drag Racing Series.
When
View Schedule
Where
Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, Calif., 95476.
Categories
High School, Trophy, Motorcycle, Sportsman, Pro and Super Pro.
Rules & Regulation
Rules and Regulations for ET Bracket Drag Racing
Admission
Gates open at 8 a.m. for each event, with racing spanning from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost for spectators is $15, while cost for competitors is as follows: High School and Trophy ($25); Association classes ($50); Sportsman or Motorcycle ($40); Pro or Super Pro ($60).
2014 Bracket Drags Pay Out

Super Pro Pro Sport Bike Trophy
Winner $1000 $800 $300 $250 Trophy
Runner Up $500 $400 $150 $125 Trophy
Semi's $125 x 2 $125 x 2 $75 x 2 $75 x 2 Trophy
Qtrs Tech Card Tech Card Tech Card
More Info
Call the drag race hotline at 800-870-RACE, extension 209.
Discuss
Be a part of the Sonoma Raceway Drag Racing forums to discuss drag racing with fellow racers and share your photos. Log-in or create an account on our Forums
Point Standings
For current bracket drag racing point standings CLICK HERE.
Watch Live!
www.1320go.com/sonoma
 
gixxerjeff

gixxerjeff

Dogs best friend
The older guy on the stock Triumph Bonnie will go home with nearly all the trophies, regardless of what you run out there.
Dude is a machine, everyone else is racing for runner up.
It really is impressive. :thumbup
 
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gixxerjeff said:
The older guy on the stock Triumph Bonnie will go home with nearly all the trophies, regardless of what you run out there.
Dude is a machine, everyone else is racing for runner up.
It really is impressive. :thumbup
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Yeah I sent him home the last time I was out there on the Victory. I'm not scared watch this.

He's a cool cat come on out and give it a shot.
 
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gixxerjeff said:
I'm out there quite a bit. In fact my daughter works there.
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I haven't been out in a while cause of work and life but have my chit in order now. Now I just have to find a bike. :rofl

Hope to see you out there and we can take out that triumph.
 
Gossamer

Gossamer

You know what, sabes que?
I used to go.

Won the High School Division back in 2004 or 2005.

Its a butt load of fun! Been trying to get back out there for a while but never had the time.

you wont regret it! lots of cool cars and people.
 
traviscool16

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I am committing to myself now to go! I've watched all the youtube vids of blackbirds going down the track, so now it is my turn.
 
SpiderNinja

SpiderNinja

Cogito ergo zoom
I always make it out a couple times a year to keep the skills sharp. There used to be an old guy (70's) on a blown Harley that was unbelievably consistent at about 8.9.
 
aram

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Wicked4Racin said:
Guess I can't go because the busa runs quicker than 9.92 and no NHRA lisc for me...
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They are way too strict on tech there. That coupled with waiting hours to make a pass with so-so traction makes me skip any Sonoma drag strip event. Sacramento is just a lot more fun. Bring your busa there.
 
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Wicked4Racin said:
Guess I can't go because the busa runs quicker than 9.92 and no NHRA lisc for me...
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Hhhmmmm....... Not with you on it. :rofl
If you do run too fast you have to shut it down at the 1/8th.
But for real if you got it out if the 11's I would be impressed. :) just to hard to control on the launch short.
 
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