RACES CANCELLED!

 IT LOOKS LIKE THE SEASON WON’T START UNTIL JULY 5TH-6TH 2013 due to track resurfacing and installation of the extended launch pad- burnout area- Currently in the bidding process,it’s hoped the work will start in May and be completed by June. Removal of sensor wiring in prep for the new launch pad, makes it unlikely we will be able to run the track temporarily and we’ll have to wait until the project is complete.

Register to race online (after June 15th)-click on buy tickets-purchase tickets for your race category, print them. Bring you printed registration ticket, attach it to your completed and signed tech card (tech inspector signed too). put it in the redbox at registration and your done! The small service fee is well worth not standing in line in the hot sun.

Racer information

Race entry fee: Jr’s $15 -$25, Pro ET and Top Gun-$55 to $85, All others $35 to $55

No cash payout for non-members and Jr’s,  trophy only.

You must be a member of Garden Isle Racing Association  to:

- Race at discounted rates

-Receive points to compete in the championship points race.

-Reserve a pit space for the season. Non members pay $10 per race for an assigned space.

-Receive cash payouts (non members receive trophy only)

-Have a voice in GIRA matters.

-Members must also volunteer twenty (20) hours of time (per season) to Kauai Raceway Park  or Garden Isle Racing Association.  Or hours may be transferred to a cash donation at $10 per hour.  example: a racer has volunteered seven (7) hours of time, performing maintenance at the track.  The racer may donate $130 to GIRA, to clear his remaining hours ($10 x 13 hours).

-Off Island guest racers (3 events per year or less) pay the gate entry fee of $12,.but as our guests race free and can collect cash payout. Not eligible for points.

Time Trials (test n tune)

Time trials are run by class as called to the lanes by the starter to a given lane number.  The goal is to run a minimum of 3 rounds of time trials per class prior to the dinner break.  Do not go to the lanes unless called! When called go to your assigned lane number and avoid blocking traffic into the hot pit. The afternoon Time trials schedule is normally run in the following order starting at 2pm: Jr. Dragsters, followed by Street ET, followed by Bike ET, Sport Compact, Muscle V8, Pro ET, and Top Gun.

During competition schedule permitting, Time trials will be available at the starter’s discretion for those not racing or eliminated from competition after each round of eliminations. Listen to announcements of when and where to line up. Do not go to staging unless called. Time trials for Jr’s. are only immediately following Jr’s. competition. All Time trials are 1 run only per round unless called. No Time trials after the final round which closes the track. All Time trials vehicles must have a “T” on the windshield during the competition portion of the day. Time trials are not guaranteed to be available during competition and are subject to schedule and track conditions. Pointer: After the Semi-Final rounds of competition there often is a lot of time available for time trials during the cool down period for the finals.

Competition: All competition is handicap bracket racing-even the slowest competitor can beat much faster racers! No electronics-delay box-throttle stops etc. allowed

Winners and runner-up receive trophy and prize $.  Typical payout :
Top Gun and Pro Et $300 winner and $150 runner-up
Muscle, Sport compact, Street and Bike winner $150 runner-up $75
Jr.  Dragster trophy only no  $

Buy back class: on occasion we’ll run a “buy back” class for those not racing or eliminated in the 1st round which is open to all except Jr’s. Cost is in the range of $30 -$60 with half of that fee going into the winner take all jackpot. (no trophy)

*All schedules and information is subject to change at any time by the Board of Directors
This is a family oriented and NHRA sanctioned event. Rude or unsportsmanlike behavior toward any event official or competitor will not be tolerated and is grounds for expulsion from the event and the property.  A positive attitude and Aloha goes a long way toward making this a fun successful program for all. Any issues or formal protests should be directed to a track official or the track manager.

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