Tucson Dragway

America's Friendliest Racetrack

We're glad you're here! Below you'll find links to official NHRA resources as well as Tucson Dragway's code of conduct and basic safety rules for running your vehicle on the track. If this is your first time racing or your first time at Tucson Dragway, be sure to talk to our race director or a member of the staff, and they will help you get acquainted with the facility.

NHRA Links and Information

NHRA Division 7: All about Division 7 Information and News

NHRA Rulebook: The official NHRA rules for 2025 in a convenient digital download

Licensing forms: Need to get licensed? Pick up your forms here and talk to the track about getting your qualifying passes. 

Junior Licensing Forms: Juniors - get licensed and ready to run!

Guest Code of Conduct

Welcome to Tucson Dragway – America’s friendliest racetrack! This Code of Conduct has been established to help create a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for our racers, crew, and fans. Guests are expected to take responsibility for their behavior to ensure they do not interfere with the enjoyment of others. Guests are specifically required to refrain from the following:

  • Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature
  • Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures
  • Interference with the event
  • Theft or vandalism
  • Failure to follow the instructions of stadium personnel or law enforcement.
  • Verbal or physical harassment or assault of others, including all fans, participants, officials and staff
  • Intoxication or other signs of impairment that result in offensive and/or irresponsible behavior

All ticket holders are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests or any other people they allow to use their seats. Event patrons and/or guests who violate these provisions will be subject to ejection without refund and risk potential loss of ticket privileges for future shows.

Racer Safety Requirements

Welcome to Tucson Dragway – America’s friendliest racetrack! These are the basic safety guidelines to run your vehicle on the track. For detailed information regarding categories and rules, click here for the official NHRA rulebook. For more information about Tucson Dragway’s race rules, contact race director Eric Dockins at Eric@Tucsondragway.com or call us at 520-762-9700.

Basic NHRA Safety Tech: Elapsed time requirements are for quarter-mile times. Some may include eighth-mile equivalent times in parentheses. Rules are subject to change.

  • The driver must have a Valid driver's License.
  • Drivers younger than 18 years old will need a waiver signed by all legal guardians.
  • All drivers are required to wear long pants, a shirt with sleeves (no tank tops) , and closed toe shoes (no sandals).
  • Tires must be in good condition.
  • A seat belt is mandatory in all cars.
  • All vehicles are required to have at least one functional taillight.
  • The Battery must be firmly held down, no bungee cords.
  • All Lug Nuts must be in place and tight.
  • No Cracked or Broken Windshields.
  • No Fluid Leaks or Drips from the vehicle.
  • Must have a Radiator Overflow Bottle.
  • No Passengers or pets.
  • A Fire jacket is required if an aftermarket power adder (Turbo, Blower, Nitrous) has been added to the vehicle.
  • Drivers in cars running 13.99 (8.59) seconds or quicker, and all dune buggy type vehicles runnning 14.00 (8.60) and slower are required to wear a helmet meeting SNELL 95 or SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1, or 41.2 Specs
  • A three inch driver restraint system meeting SFI Spec 16.1 is mandatory in all cars running 11.49 (7.35) or quicker, and in convertibles running 13.49 (8.25) or quicker and all dune buggy type vehicles.
  • A roll bar is required on all cars running 11.00 (7.00) to 11.49 (7.35) and in convertibles running 11.00 to 13.49 and in all dune buggy type vehicles running 12.00 and slower. See the NHRA Rule Book for more detailed information.
  • A roll cage is mandatory in all cars running 10.99 (6.99) and quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph. See NHRA Rule Book for more information.
  • Drivers running 10.00 (6.40) to 11.49 (7.35) must wear a jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1.
  • Drivers running 9.99 (6.39) to 7.50 (4.50) or any vehicle exceeding 135 mph are required to wear a jacket and pants meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/5 and gloves meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1.
  • A valid NHRA Competition license is required for any vehicle running 9.99 (6.39) or quicker.
  • All motorcycle riders are required to wear a full face helmet meeting above Specs, leather jacket, leather boots/shoes above the ankle, and leather gloves. Full all leathers or SFI Spec 40.1/2 suit is mandatory on all motorcycles running 120 mph or faster.
  • A driveshaft loop is required on all cars running 13.99 (8.59) seconds and quicker, except vehicles running 13.00 and slower equipped with street tires.