How to build an IEDA Sanctioned R/C Drag Strip

1. Size of Track.  1/10 scale 1/4 mile track is 132'   you will need a minimum of 100' shutdown area, 150' is preferred.  

2. Lane Size - 10' minimum each side

3. Return lane - Mostly used by Nitro cars, as Electric cars do not drive their cars any more than necessary.  One thing to keep in mind, although a return lane is nice for the Nitro drivers, these cars sometimes have a mind of their own, do you really want a 80mph car coming back towards people?  IEDA does not require a return lane.

4. Level - your track needs to be as level as possible, and smooth as possible.  IEDA requires a grade of no more than plus or minus 6" over the entire 132'  IEDA no longer requires a survey certificate stating track dimensions, grade variations.

5. Timing system - there are a couple of units available, and just about any of them will do. Race America makes a new R/C Model, and there are several of their older systems still in use today.  Team Walbern has a new system on the market, along with TrackMate

 

 

The Following Requirements are for IEDA National Events Only

Facility
(1) Must meet all IEDA Track Requirements outlined. 
(2) Must meet all safety regulations and adhere to all recommendations.
(3) Tracks/clubs must supply personnel for
   A. Race director/Announcer for PA system
   B. Field Administrator (maintain qualifying and ladder sheets)
   C. Track maintenance personnel

(4) Track must have at least one permanent or portable restroom.

(5) Concessions must be available on premises or be within walking distance

(6) Radio impound should be a secured and covered area.

(7) Frequency clips must be available and used consistently during practice, qualifying, and racing.

(8) Covered Tech table should be located adjacent to starting line area.

(9) An adequate supply of race parts on premises is recommended. 

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(1) Tracks/clubs must supply race flyer or registration form information to the office of IEDA a minimum of 60 days prior to a National event. The IEDA will post all race fliers on the IEDA and RC Drags web sites at no charge.
(2)  Track owners should contact local media, (newspapers, radio, and TV stations) for their regional coverage. 

Membership
(1) All racers competing in an IEDA sanctioned event must have current IEDA memberships. Those racers who do not wish to purchase a full one-year membership may purchase a $10.00 single event pass to compete during that weekend. Payable to IEDA. This applies to both National and Regional events.  IEDA Memberships are free for the 2005 Season.

Event Sanctioning Fees
(1) *Tracks/clubs are required to pay a yearly track sanctioning fee of $100.00
(2) IEDA sanctioned tracks/clubs holding a National event agree to pay the following percentages described in the region charge scale below:
(a) Region 1 & 2 events -- 10% of total entry fees.
(b) Region 3 & 4 events -- 12% of total entry fees.
(c) Region 5, 6, 7 events -- 15% of total entry fees.

IEDA Regions
 
There are currently 8 Regions recognized by the IEDA. They are as follows:

Region 1 - New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Region 1A - Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia.
Region 2 - North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Region 3 - Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri. 
Region 4 - Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. 
Region 5 - Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. 
Region 6 - California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.
Region 7 - The Caribbean.