Rules &
Regulations
Entrance on Burman Blvd off Rte 25 — track on the right. 2025 series runs the 7,000 ft western runway. Drivers meeting every event 15 minutes prior, on the track by the tree. Food vendors: G & L Grill & BBQ and Mr. Frostie.
2026 Shootout Event Calendar
Quick reference for all shootout events this season. Click any event to jump to detailed rules.
NHRA Helmet Expiration Dates
Current NHRA helmet certification guidelines for Race Track Not Street. All helmets must meet these standards to compete — check your label and expiration date before arriving at the track.
General Rules for Shootouts
These rules apply to all shootout events. Violations result in automatic disqualification.
- Participants MUST have up-to-date safety gear
- All safety gear MUST be worn throughout all races or automatic DQ
- Every participant MUST come to each chip draw with their car number
- No arguments — all large scale arguments will be met with automatic DQ
- Disrespect of ANY employee on track property will result in automatic DQ
- All issues will be brought to officials/race master with respect and common courtesy
- Every participant will have 3 minutes before staging first bulb in the event of a car malfunction before being DQ'd from race
- Races will be at the discretion of track officials/race master
MUST contact John Nicosia Jr for all shootout entries and/or questions
Cell: (646) 578-6267 OR DM on Facebook — John Anthony
Small Tire Shootout
Dates: August 29th, October 11th, November 1st
Event Details
- Tire
- 28 x 10.5 NON W or smaller slick
- Tree
- .400 Pro Tree N/T
- Buy In
- TBD + racer entry @ track entrance
- Lock-In
- TBD (No deposit = No spot)
- Payout
- Winner 80% of pot · Runner-up 20%
Rules
- Water burnout only, burn through allowed
- No holding of the car in the burnout — touching the car in the burnout results in automatic DQ
- RWD only
- NHRA rules apply, car MUST pass NHRA tech inspection
- Full bodied car
- No hood allowed
- Must have mufflers
- Chip draw each round
- No weight outside the body lines
- Any power adder
- OTT (Off The Trailer) — No test hits
- 2 crew members per car (strictly enforced)
Big Tire Shootout
Dates: September 12th, October 25th
Event Details
- Tire
- 29 in slick or bigger
- Tree
- .400 Pro Tree N/T
- Buy In
- TBD + racer entry @ track entrance
- Lock-In
- TBD (No deposit = No spot)
- Payout
- Winner 80% of pot · Runner-up 20%
Rules
- Water burnout only, burn through allowed
- No holding of the car in the burnout — touching the car in the burnout results in automatic DQ
- RWD only
- NHRA rules apply, car MUST pass NHRA tech inspection
- Full bodied car
- Wheelie bars allowed
- No hood allowed
- Must have mufflers
- Chip draw each round
- No weight outside the body lines
- Any power adder
- OTT (Off The Trailer) — No test hits
- 2 crew members per car (strictly enforced)
N/A Shootout
Date: September 20th
Engine Must Be N/A — No Power Adders!
Round winners will be checked.
- Tire
- 28 x 10.5 NON W
- Tree
- .400 Pro Tree N/T
- Buy In
- TBD + racer entry @ track entrance
- Lock-In
- TBD (No deposit = No spot)
- Payout
- Winner 80% of pot · Runner-up 20%
Rules
- Any engine MUST be N/A, NO power adders
- Water burnout only, burn through allowed
- No holding of the car in the burnout — touching the car in the burnout results in automatic DQ
- RWD only
- NHRA rules apply, car MUST pass NHRA tech inspection
- Full bodied car
- No hood allowed
- Must have mufflers
- Chip draw each round
- No weight outside the body lines
- OTT (Off The Trailer) — No test hits
- 2 crew members per car (strictly enforced)
Stick Shift Mafia
Date: October 4th
Event Details
- Transmission
- H-Pattern shifter (No Lenco, Liberty boxes or equivalent)
- Drive Type
- RWD OR FWD
- Tree
- .400 Pro Tree N/T
- Buy In
- TBA + racer entry @ track entrance
- Lock-In
- TBA (No deposit = No spot)
- Payout
- Winner 80% of pot · Runner-up 20%
Rules
- Water burnout only, burn through allowed
- No holding of the car in the burnout — touching the car in the burnout results in automatic DQ
- NHRA rules apply, car MUST pass NHRA tech inspection
- Full bodied car
- No hood allowed
- Must have mufflers
- Chip draw each round
- No weight outside the body lines
- Any power adder
- OTT (Off The Trailer) — No test hits
- 2 crew members per car (strictly enforced)
Gangsters on 26's Shootout
Date: September 19th
Event Details
- Tire
- 26 x 8.5 or smaller slick
- Tree
- .400 Pro Tree N/T
- Buy In
- TBA + racer entry @ track entrance
- Lock-In
- TBA (No deposit = No spot)
- Payout
- Winner 80% of pot · Runner-up 20%
Rules
- Water burnout only, burn through allowed
- No holding of the car in the burnout — touching the car in the burnout results in automatic DQ
- RWD only
- NHRA rules apply, car MUST pass NHRA tech inspection
- Full bodied car
- No hood allowed
- Must have mufflers
- Chip draw each round
- No weight outside the body lines
- Any power adder
- OTT (Off The Trailer) — No test hits
- 2 crew members per car (strictly enforced)
L'il Gangstas Prostock Gordo Event
Date: September 26th
Event Details
- Tire
- 28 x 10.5 slick or 275 radial
- ET Cap
- 5.60 (Dial in each round)
- Tree
- .400 Pro Tree N/T
- Buy In
- TBA + racer entry @ track entrance
- Lock-In
- TBA (No deposit = No spot)
- Payout
- Winner 80% of pot · Runner-up 20%
Rules
- Factory roof and 1/4s
- No wheelie bars
- No delay boxes / throttle stop
- No holding of the car in the burnout — touching the car in the burnout results in automatic DQ
- NHRA rules apply, car MUST pass NHRA tech inspection
- Full bodied car
- No hood allowed
- Must have mufflers
- Chip draw each round
- No weight outside the body lines
- Any power adder
- OTT (Off The Trailer) — No test hits
- 2 crew members per car (strictly enforced)
Nostalgia Shootout
Date: August 22nd — Heads up race for period correct (Day 2) Muscle Cars & Hot Rods
Vehicle Requirements
- Year
- 1976 and older
- Buy In
- TBA + racer entry @ track entrance
- Lock-In
- TBA (No deposit = No spot)
- Payout
- Winner 80% of pot · Runner-up 20%
Vehicle & Engine Rules
- Factory style front & rear suspension unless Gasser
- No backhalfs, no 4 links, no tube chassis cars
- Traction devices allowed on factory suspension (IE slapper bars & bolt ladder bars)
- No nitrous or turbos
- Engine block must match vehicle's make
- Factory dash & interior
- MSD / Accel ignition allowed (No EFI)
Competition Rules
- No holding of the car in the burnout — touching the car in the burnout results in automatic DQ
- NHRA rules apply, car MUST pass NHRA tech inspection
- No hood allowed
- Must have mufflers
- Chip draw each round
- No weight outside the body lines
- OTT (Off The Trailer) — No test hits
- 2 crew members per car (strictly enforced)
AWD Shootout
Date: October 18th (Rain date: October 25th)
Event Coordinator
Mike Taliercio is running this event. All information and rules will come directly from him.
- Phone
- 631-484-2876
- miketaliercio@gmail.com
Tech & Apparel
There's an epidemic of confusion on driver racing apparel, so let's clarify. Come to the line in proper race apparel or you will not race.
Always Required
- Long pants mandatory for all vehicles · no shorts or open-toe shoes.
- SNELL-rated helmet · at least one working tail light (not brake light).
- Passengers must be 16+ · limited to stock seat-belt cars only.
7.25 & Faster
- Fire jacket required — 3.2a/1 (single layer).
- Roll bar mandatory.
6.39 & Faster
- Fire jacket 3.2a/5 (2 layer), fire pants, fire shoes, neck brace, gloves.
- Up-to-date 5-pt safety harness.
- NHRA-certified roll cage · window net.
Subject to track discretion. Help us keep you and the track safe.
Track Competition Rules
2025 updated rules for racers, crew & ride-alongs. 125 MPH speed limit enforced (1/8 mi).
Racers
- Every vehicle must pass tech and get teched in at each event · mufflers required.
- At least one rear functioning taillight · functioning neutral safety switch.
- Faster than 6.39 ET (1/8) requires current NHRA license & chassis certification.
- Running NOS, alcohol or E85 must notify tech.
- No one may hold or touch cars during burnouts.
- Proper race clothing mandatory — no shorts, tank tops or open-toe shoes.
- All drivers sign waiver and wear racer wristband on left wrist at all times.
- SNELL 2015+ mandatory for all vehicles and passengers.
Crew Members
- Maximum 2 crew per race car from burnout area to start line.
- All crew go to tech with the driver, sign the waiver, get a special crew wristband.
- Print and sign at the bottom of the racer's tech sheet · leave once the car crosses the finish.
If too many people crowd the racing area, all racing stops until cleared. Don't be that guy/girl to cause a delay!
Ride Alongs
- Must be 16+ · allowed only during time trials · stock seat-belt cars only.
- Must wear a SNELL 2015+ helmet · go to tech with car, sign waiver, get a ride-along wristband.
One Vehicle, Two Racers & General
- Each racer pays separate entry, completes their own tech sheet, brings their own 2 crew.
- Noise restrictions apply · all vehicles need seatbelts · no motorcycles at this time.
- Night events: at least one headlight and one tail light · all lug nuts in place.
- No fluid leaks · good tires (no wire, cord or dry rot) · coolant overflow reservoir.
- Neutral safety switch · two throttle springs on carbureted vehicles.
- Convertibles need a roll bar to race top-down · windows up while racing · battery secured.
- Absolutely no racing under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Staging Rules
- No strollers, babies or young children in staging lanes. No minors allowed.
- A staging director directs movement — no car starts or moves until directed.
- No heavy mechanical work in lanes — major repairs go back to the pit area.
- Don't leave a car unattended · no dogs · no A/C use in staging lanes.
- Worried about a pairing or your experience? Ask the director for a solo pass — welcome for new racers.
- In the lanes when staging closes = you run. Not in the lanes = you don't enter.
- Director may pair for an even race unless you request otherwise.
Starting Line Rules
Only two crew at a time on the starting line. Racer wristbands do NOT allow you on the line — crewing requires a pit crew wristband. Only 2 pit crew per vehicle, strictly enforced.
- Water box and burnout optional · stop before the box and wait to be directed in.
- Never staged before? Tell the starter — he'll gladly assist.
- Past the beams? Back fully out and make your last movement forward to reset.
- No burnouts past the starting line · no burndowns — long delay and the race starts without you.
- Deep staging? "DEEP" must be legible on the front windshield.
On Track Surface Rules
- Problem down track? Move to the wall instantly. Possibly leaking? Do not continue.
- No stopping in the shutdown to repack a chute or wait on a tow — clear the top end.
- Night events: rear light must be red and visible from start to track exit.
- No locking brakes at the finish to make MPH/ET limits — warning, then spectator or ejection. No refunds.
- Car gets loose? Lift, correct, come back and line up — most incidents are from not lifting.
- Stay in your lane — don't cross or touch the center line. The starter's call is final.
- See a hazard? Tell the time-shack ASAP. Red emergency lights flashing? Shut down until resolved.
Trophy Classes & Brackets
Signing up for trophy classes is no extra cost. Fill out your name, car # and signature on the bracket sheet of your choice.
Brackets
- Saturday
- Races by 5 PM · time slips to the tower (Cecelia's Castle — the bus) by 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Races by 12 PM · time slips by 3:00 PM
All time slips must be received by the times above. Absolutely no exceptions.
Park Rules
15 MPH speed limit throughout the park. Stay off the grass — no walking, parking or tent setups on grass anywhere.
Not Allowed
- No overnight parking · no marijuana or illicit drugs (violators escorted out, no refund).
- No dogs · no BBQ grills · no drones · no glass · no alcohol.
- Small coolers allowed — no glass anywhere in the venue.
Tents, Vendors & Pit Vehicles
- Tents max 10x10 — pit tents must fit your pit stall; spectator tents 15 ft behind crowd barriers.
- Food vendors: Mr. Frosty Ice Cream & G & L Gyro & BBQ Grill (pit side).
- By NY law, no one 16 or younger operates a motorized vehicle anywhere on the facility.
- No pit vehicles from spectator parking (except mobility scooters) · no full-size dirt bikes, hoverboards, skateboards.
- No joy riding · 15 MPH max · kids on bicycles under 5 MPH, parked upright off pathways.
Things That Will Get You Banned
- Not following staff instructions · fighting · alcohol or drugs.
- Opening exhaust cut-outs in or leaving the park · sneaking entry with no arm band · speeding.
We apologize if these rules seem harsh — reckless pit-vehicle operation forced strict enforcement. Let's keep our track safe for all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — all trailers and motorhomes park at the end of the taxiway (the pit area). You must not park anywhere on the grass.
Racer entry covers the racer tech card and admission. All pit crew pay the spectator $25 entry.
Yes, but you must get prior approval from Pete (track owner) or John (track manager).
There is no security. Police are aware that off-event racing puts all events in jeopardy. The equipment will be secured.
No. Turbo vehicles still need a muffler.
Yes, absolutely.
Yes. Passenger helmets must be in date too.
Belts must be in good shape and the cage compliant with the latest NHRA standards, with no cracks.
No.
Jackets required at 6.39 and faster; oil diaper if running nitrous. Battery cutoff required if the battery is relocated from stock. NHRA license required at 6.39 or quicker — apply at the track with staff notified during test passes.
Got Your Car Right?
Come run the real deal. Race track, not street.