
DRIVER INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT TO REVIEW PRIOR TO RACING.
RULES
ALL DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING BOTH THE GENERAL RULES AND THEIR SPECIFIC CLASS RULES, AVAILABLE ON THE RULES PAGE, TO ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE. PLEASE NOTE THAT HELMETS MUST CARRY A SNELL 2000 OR NEWER RATING; THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
DRIVER INFORMATION SHEET
ALL DRIVERS MUST COMPLETE A DRIVER INFORMATION FORM PRIOR TO RACING. THIS FORM COLLECTS GENERAL DETAILS SUCH AS YOUR RACING EXPERIENCE, SPONSORS, AND ANY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS YOU’D LIKE ANNOUNCED. THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO OUR ANNOUNCER AND ALSO GRANTS THE GREATER FAIRBANKS RACING ASSOCIATION (GFRA) PERMISSION TO USE PHOTOS AND/OR VIDEO OF YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL AND PUBLICATION PURPOSES.
RACECEIVER
RACECEIVERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL DRIVERS COMPETING AT MITCHELL RACEWAY. DRIVERS MUST PURCHASE THEIR OWN RACECEIVER OR A COMPATIBLE UNIT FROM AN OUTSIDE VENDOR. THE TYPICAL COST IS APPROXIMATELY $100 FOR A UNIT WITH EARBUDS. GFRA OFFERS A LIMITED NUMBER OF RACECEIVER RENTALS TO LOCAL DRIVERS FOR $20 PER NIGHT; HOWEVER, PURCHASING YOUR OWN UNIT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
TRANSPONDER
TRANSPONDERS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL CARS RACING AT MITCHELL RACEWAY. GFRA HAS A LIMITED NUMBER OF USED TRANSPONDERS AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GFRA MEMBERS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE OF $150. IF A TRANSPONDER IS NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION, DRIVERS MUST OBTAIN ONE INDEPENDENTLY. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MYLAPS STORE.
TECH INSPECTION
ALL VEHICLES MUST PASS A TECH INSPECTION PRIOR TO RACING. THE TECH INSPECTOR WILL VERIFY THAT REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING HELMET, DRIVER’S SUIT, AND RELATED GEAR) IS PRESENT AND THAT THE CAR COMPLIES WITH CLASS-SPECIFIC RULES. TEST & TUNE NIGHTS ARE AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE TECH INSPECTION. IF YOU MISS TEST & TUNE, THE PIT GATE ATTENDANT CAN PROVIDE INFORMATION TO HELP EXPEDITE THE PROCESS.
MINOR WAIVER
DRIVERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14–17 DURING THE RACE SEASON MUST HAVE A MINOR WAIVER COMPLETED AND NOTARIZED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. THIS REQUIREMENT ALSO APPLIES TO ALL MINORS ENTERING THE PIT AREA, EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT COMPETING.
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