Basic Guidelines

RACER Basic Guidelines, Policies

IT IS THE RACERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE CAR IS LEGAL, RACE READY AND ALL NHRA  RULES ARE FOLLOWED.

BASIC RACER GUIDELINES

IT IS THE RACERS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS LEGAL AND THAT ALL RULES ARE FOLLOWED!!

Mandatory 2024 Woodburn Dragstrip Competition Number must be purchased YEARLY for all Woodburn Events!  Exceptions are: West Coast Shootout, Import FaceOff, NW Bug Run, Mopar Nationals, NHRA Lucas Oil, Thunder Truck Drags, NHRA Heritage Series. Summit ET Finals & Pacific Waterland.

Remember, it is your responsibility to follow the standards in the NHRA Rulebook that pertain to you and your vehicle. See Section 1 (pages 19-24) Administrative   Procedures & Appeals 1.7 SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY in force at the track.

  • ALL vehicles must pass basic NHRA technical/safety inspection.
  • ALL Tech cards must be completed online.
  • ALL racers are required to wear full-length pants, shirt with sleeves (no tank tops), and closed-toe shoes with socks, no heels.
  • SHORTS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
  • Drivers in all classes, including motorcycles, must wear a helmet meeting SNELL or SFI Specifications. DOT Helmets are not allowed.
  • All drivers of vehicles quicker than 14.00 (8.60 1/8 mile) are required to have an NHRA Approved helmet (Snell SA 2015, SFI 24.1/2015 or 31.1/205 or newer) helmet. DOT Helmets are not allowed.
  • Full-Face helmet mandatory on all cars 9.99 or quicker. Shield mandatory 7.49 & quicker. DOT Helmets are not allowed.
  • ALL convertibles quicker than 13.50 (8.25 1/8 mile) are required to have an NHRA approved roll bar.
  • Pre-2008 Vehicles running quicker than 11.50 (7.35 1/8 mile) must have an NHRA approved roll bar.
  • Drivers of vehicles quicker than 11.50 (7.35 1/8 mile) must have an approved SFI rated racing jacket.
  • Drivers of vehicles quicker than 10.00 seconds (6.40 1/8 mile) and faster than 135 MPH are required to have a NHRA Competition License, as well as appropriate required safety equipment (described in NHRA rulebook).
  • All vehicles must be equipped with a coolant overflow bottle and a battery tie-down.
  • If the battery is relocated from the stock location, a shutoff switch is required on the rearmost/back of the vehicle.
  • Motorcycle riders must have an approved full face helmet, leather jacket, leather boots or shoes that cover the top of the riders’ ankles and leather gloves.
  • Motorcycle riders running 120 MPH or faster must have full leather clothing or SFI Spec 40.1/2 suit.
  • Riders of bikes/quads quicker than 10.00 seconds (6.40 1/8 mile) are required to have an NHRA Competition License, as well as required appropriate safety equipment as described in the NHRA rulebook.
  • Woodburn Dragstrip is an OLCC facility. It is a violation of state law to consume alcoholic beverages not purchased at the Woodburn Dragstrip Beer Stands. You cannot bring your own alcohol into the property.
  • Glass containers are not allowed on the property.
  • Drugs including: marijuana, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, etc. are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.

NHRA RULEBOOKS are available FOR SALE in the Pro Shop or you can purchase online at www.NHRARACER.com.

Racer Rainouts / Refunds

  • NO CASH REFUNDS: Save your gate receipt to redeem within one year of the date of the event to use at a future event
  • FULL ONLINE REFUND: When purchasing Woodburn Dragstrip tickets on theFOAT ’ you will receive a full refund on your credit card in the event of a Full Rainout/Full Cancellation Event
  • If weather or other occurrence halts racing ANY time before the start of time trials, racers will receive 100% credit of entry fee. When you purchase tickets on theFOAT ’ you will receive a full refund on your credit card if the event has been determined to be a full rainout. Woodburn Dragstrip Online Ticket Refund Policy ~ In case of a full event rainout, you will receive a full refund fo r that event through ‘theFOAT.com’ for all fees on your credit
  • It is the racer’s responsibility to be race ready. There will be NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS made during an event. Once you have passed tech with the intent of racing for your first run of the day, your race entry is committed to the event (no refunds will be made). Should you have tech or related questions, contact Woodburn Dragstrip Management or an NHRA Tech Inspector.
  • If weather or other occurrence halts racing ANY time during time trials/prior to eliminations, racers will receive 50% credit of their entry fee. There will be no payouts. Credit i s valid for up to one year from the date of the event.
  • If weather or other occurrence halts racing after the first round of eliminations, points will be awarded for the round that was completed, and no refunds will be given.
  • If you are in the semi rounds, payout will be divided among the remaining racers (semi, runner up and winner) and No refunds or entry fee credits will be given.

WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP TEST & TUNE EVENTS

  • If weather or other occurrence halts racing after a racer has had one time/test run or has been at the facility for greater than one hour, the event would be determined complete by that racer and no credit will be given.
  • If a racer has not had one run or has not been in the facility for one hour or less, a 50% credit will be given to be used through the end of the current racing season (towards the purchase of a ticket/entry).

Spectator Rainouts / Refunds

  • NO CASH REFUNDS: Save your gate receipt to redeem within one year of the date of the event to use at a future event
  • FULL ONLINE REFUND: When purchasing Woodburn Dragstrip tickets on theFOAT ’ you will receive a full refund on your credit card in the event of a Full Rainout/Full Cancellation Event Woodburn Dragstrip Online Ticket Refund Policy ~ In case of a full event rainout, you will receive a full refund for that event through 'theFOAT.com' for all fees on your credit card.
  • If weather or other occurrence halts racing ANY time during time trials/prior to eliminations, spectators will receive 50% credit of entry fee. Credit is valid for up to one year from the date of the date of the event.
  • If weather or other occurrence halts racing after the first round of eliminations/the completion of first round of eliminations, the race will be considered complete. There will be no refund, tickets are not valid and tickets will have no value.
  • Major Events: after the first round of feature cars are complete, the event is considered completed and there will be no refunds.

Golf Cart Rental

Golf Car reservations must be made two weeks in advance as we have a limited amount available.

Reservations can be made by calling: Woodburn Dragstrip at 503-982-4461 two weeks in advance.

You Must be 21 years of age and older to rent a golf cart. 

**4 Passenger Golf Carts may be available - there is a 3-day minimum rental.

Please call the office for availability and prices.

Dog Policy

Our track dog policy is "no dogs allowed", due to the loud car and jet noises.  We have had animals break free and the track is on a busy highway where they could run and get hit.  Having said that, we do understand that with the convenience of motorhomes and campers, it is hard not to bring your animals with you on a long weekend.  Your dog(s) will be allowed to stay in your camp space/pit area as long as they are on a 6-foot lease.  If you leave your area, we ask that your animals are not left unattended outside and are instead placed safely inside.  It is your responsibility to clean up after your animals. We also ask that you keep a tight rein on your animals or place them inside your Camper,  Motorhome, Trailer, etc., when the loud nitro cars and jets race, as they make break loose. The animal’s safety comes first!

If you plan on leaving your animal in your vehicle, you need to leave it home.  It is against Oregon State** and Woodburn Dragstrip’s Policy to keep any animals in your car unattended. If it happens and the office is notified, we will make several announcements to locate you and get you back to your vehicle.  If you do not return to your vehicle, we will (allowed by Oregon law), break your window to get the animal out. 

**On June 22, 2022, a new Oregon law took effect that expanded protection for children and pets left alone in vehicles.  The law shields members of the public from damages if they break into a car to save the life of a pet or child.