ADRL Technical Services Offers Reminders to Competitors

O’FALLON, MO — With its 2010 season now underway, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) reminds all ADRL race teams to review and understand all current rules and to monitor the series’ official Web site at www.ADRL.us for updates, additions or changes.

“We encountered a couple of instances at our season opener last month at Houston Raceway Park where teams seemed unaware of what’s required,” Tom Grooms of the ADRL Technical Services division said. “But it’s all there on the Web site and if anyone has any questions I’m happy to take their calls at (636) 272-2375 or they can e-mail me at tom@adrl.us.”

The ADRL returns to action Apr. 23-24, with the ADRL Hardee’s Georgia Drags VI at South Georgia Motorsports Park, where Grooms stresses all SFI certifications must be up to date before an entry will be permitted on the track.

Additionally, all Extreme 10.5 (XTF) competitors are reminded they must have fully-functioning headlights, a minimum of three inches in diameter, secured in the stock locations on their cars. In the event those lights are recessed on the stock vehicle, fog or grille lights are acceptable, but they must still be at least three inches in diameter. Fully functioning taillight and brake lights in the stock locations also are required on all XTF entries.

For Pro Extreme and Pro Nitrous teams, competitors are reminded that full-floating rear-end housings are mandatory for entry to the Hardee’s Georgia Drags VI, as per 2010 ADRL rules.

Grooms also reminds ADRL competitors that all new technologies and new body designs or alterations must be accepted by ADRL Technical Services prior to competition.

“I would strongly suggest getting acceptance well in advance of even starting construction,” he said. “Basically, if you’re at all in doubt about whether a technology, alteration or design will be accepted, please give us a call. We’d be more than happy to explain or clarify any rule.”