New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) All vehicles shall be equipped with bumpers on the rear. (b) The bumper shall be fastened to the frame or structural component of the car. (c) The height of the bumper shall be as high as the center of the wheel and at least two inches in height. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:6…

(a) All vehicles shall be equipped with a rollover bar of a design, construction, and quality recognized by industry standard and maintained with a view toward affording the driver maximum protection against injury. Roll bar/cage padding meeting SFI Specification 45.1 (August 11,…

(a) All vehicles shall be equipped with auxiliary bumpers, also known as nerfing bars, of a construction and design to afford the driver maximum protection against injury. (b) Nerfing bars shall extend within two inches of, but not beyond, the outside edge of the tire. Notes N.J.…

(a) The outlet for the exhaust system shall be outside of the vehicle and extend at least to the rear of the front firewall. (b) The exhaust system shall be designed and constructed so as to direct the exhaust flow out and away from the driver. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.14…

(a) All vehicles shall have suitable metal flooring from the front firewall to the center of the driver's seat. (b) All vehicles shall have a permanent fire wall between the fuel supply and the driver, unless the fuel tank consists of a shell with an inner rubber bladder in which…

(a) A fuel line or fuel pump is prohibited in the driver's compartment unless properly shielded to prevent leakage in the event the line or pump is damaged or broken. This shielding shall consist of the steel braided material. (b) Fuel lines shall be more than three inches from t…

(a) The use of a commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory in all vehicles utilizing a cell size of five gallons or more. A rubber impregnated bladder is required on all smaller scale vehicles utilizing high density composite tail tanks carrying more than five gallons incl…

(a) All vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel shutoff valve or switch which is easily accessible to the driver. (b) The fuel shutoff valve or switch shall be conspicuously marked with a brightly colored paint. (c) Three Quarter Midget (TQ) and 600cc Micro Sprint cars utilizing f…

(a) In all instances where refueling is permitted with the engine running, a member of the pit crew, equipped with a 10 lb B:C or greater fire extinguisher, shall be in close proximity to the fill pipe of the fuel tank. (b) Smoking shall be prohibited in any area where fuel is be…

(a) All fences installed for the purpose of limiting spectator areas shall be constructed of welded wire fabric or chain link and shall be at least six feet in height and so constructed as not to be easily lifted, climbed over or moved aside. (b) New or existing oval track facili…

(a) Batteries, located in the driver compartment, shall be secured and shielded to prevent leakage in the event of damage or turnover. (b) Batteries located adjacent to the fuel supply of the vehicle it shall be secured in a metal box bolted to the frame of the vehicle by at leas…

(a) The licensee or designee shall test and approve each race car for brake pedal reserve before the car leaves the pit area to enter the track. (b) The licensee or designee shall prohibit any vehicle from participating in any event or exhibition if the braking system includes th…

(a) No vehicle shall be permitted to participate in any race if the tires are equipped or fitted with any studs, hobs, or other projections. (b) This section is not intended to prohibit the use of rubber knobbed tires normally used on dirt race tracks. (c) No vehicle shall be per…

All vehicles shall have an ignition switch which is easily accessible within the driver compartment and conspicuously marked. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.23

No repairs shall be made on any vehicle during the course of a race unless the vehicle is removed to the pit area. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.24

(a) All drivers shall be at least 17 years of age, except that: 1. Licensees may permit drivers 16 years of age to operate in events utilizing full-sized vehicles restricted to 400 hp or less, provided they have satisfied the skill and experience requirements of the licensee. (b)…

(a) All drivers shall wear a properly secured, full face helmet with face shield, which meets or exceeds Snell Memorial Foundation Testing Standard SA 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, which has not reached the expiration date establish…

(a) A fire suppression system is mandatory for all divisions, except for the exemptions at (a)1 below. All systems must meet or exceed SFI 17.1 specifications. 1. Exemptions: slingshots, quarter midgets, and go-karts. (b) TQ, 270, and 600 Micro Sprint competitors are required to …

All drivers shall use arm restraints or window nets. All full size dirt oval cars shall have a rock screen of substantial welded wire or similar mesh material with maximum individual hole openings of two inches by one inch. The use of chicken wire is prohibited. Notes N.J. Admin.…

(a) Any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission shall have a steel mat, plate, or blanket installed over the transmission so as to protect the driver from injury caused by fragmentation of the automatic transmission upon explosion. (b) All cooling devices within the drive…

(a) Each track used for automotive racing, except those used for acceleration and performance tests, shall be equipped with a system of at least four red lights and four amber lights so arranged that at least one light of each color will be visible to the drivers as they enter ea…

The drive shaft of a vehicle measuring 36 inches and over shall be enclosed or secure, front and rear, by two steel straps, 1/4 inch thick by one inch wide, two 1/2 inch steel rods, or one inch steel tubing with .06 wall thickness. Drive shafts measuring under 36 inches shall req…

Water overflow reservoirs shall not be installed inside the driver compartment. Tanks or reservoirs mounted in the roll cage must be fully shielded to protect the driver. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.31

(a) Vehicles traveling in the pit area or staging area must obey a five miles per hour speed limit. (b) Vehicles utilizing a return road will be limited to a 15 miles per hour speed limit. (c) Oval race cars defined as "vintage race cars," not meeting the current technical and sa…

Oval racing events shall only take place in licensed facilities. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.33

(a) Tracks over one mile in length may use flagmen in lieu of the red and amber lights, provided the assistant flagman in the starter's stand is in constant two-way radio or telephone communication with all flagmen. (b) On display of the red flag all racing vehicles shall stop as…

(a) The licensee shall provide a starter(s) located within a starter's stand with an unobscured view of the entire racing surface from which to control the racing event. (b) The licensee shall provide an assistant flagman in the starter's stand at all circular or oval tracks, roa…

(a) All hubrails, fences, stands and buildings must be constructed and maintained so as to afford maximum protection for spectators. (b) Any spectator stand erected or relocated on or after April 1, 1960, must be located at least 25 feet from the hubrail. Notes N.J. Admin. Code §…

(a) A quick release type safety belt, shoulder harness and crotch belt in good condition shall be compulsory on all vehicles. (b) Both ends of the safety belt, shoulder harness and crotch belt must be fastened to the frame of the vehicle. (c) All fittings and connections of the s…

(a) The licensee shall arrange for the inspection of each participating vehicle prior to the event, to determine that it meets the requirements of this chapter. The licensee shall prohibit vehicles not meeting the requirements of this chapter from participation or practice. (b) V…

No vehicle shall carry more than one person at any time during a race or warm-up, except that during a bona fide training period an instructor may accompany the trainee. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.9

(a) Hubrail construction shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter. (b) The licensee shall provide and maintain hubrails on the outer area of the track and around the entire area thereof. Where spectators are allowed in the return road or within the inner…

All seats shall be constructed, located, and mounted, in accordance with Section 16.6:2 of the National Hot Rod Association's rules relative to class of competition, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.10 Repeal and New Rule, R.2007 …

The exhaust system shall be designed and constructed so as to direct the exhaust flow out and away from the driver. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.11

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.12 Repealed by R.2007 d.79, effective 3/5/2007. See: 38 N.J.R. 4806(a), 39 N.J.R. 790(a). Section was "Fire wall and flooring".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.13 Repealed by R.2007 d.79, effective 3/5/2007. See: 38 N.J.R. 4806(a), 39 N.J.R. 790(a). Section was "Fuel lines and fuel pumps".

All fuel tanks shall be constructed, fastened, located, and reinforced as per NHRA rules, based on class of competition, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.14 Repeal and New Rule, R.2007 d.79, effective 3/5/2007. See: 38 N.J.R. 4806…

(a) In all instances where refueling is permitted with the engine running, a member of the pit crew, equipped with a 10 lb B:C or greater fire extinguisher, shall be in close proximity to the fill pipe of the fuel tank. (b) Smoking shall be prohibited in any area where fuel is be…

All batteries shall be located, shielded, and fastened as per NHRA rules, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39, based on class of competition. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.16 Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.

All braking systems and suspension components shall be in good working order and meet the requirements as per NHRA rules, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39, based on class of competition. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.17 Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9…

All tires and wheels shall be free of defects and meet the requirements as per NHRA rules, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39, based on class of competition. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.18 Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.

All ignition systems and/or components shall meet the requirements as per NHRA rules, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39, based on class of competition. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.19 Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.

All fences installed for the purpose of limiting spectator areas shall be constructed of welded wire fabric or chain link and shall be at least six feet in height and so constructed as not to be easily lifted, climbed over or moved aside. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.2

No repairs shall be made on any vehicle during the course of a race unless the vehicle is removed to the pit area. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.20

(a) All drivers shall be at least 17 years of age. (b) All drivers must have in their possession a valid state drivers license or a valid NHRA competition license based on class of competition. All drivers whose state-issued driving privileges are suspended or revoked are prohibi…

(a) All drivers operating a vehicle running 13.99 seconds or faster elapsed time shall wear a properly secured helmet which meets or exceeds the Snell Memorial Foundation Testing Standards for special application (SA) (2015) or motorcycle (M) (2015) use, respectively, which are i…

The use face shields shall be based on class of competition requirements as per NHRA rules, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.23 Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.24 Repealed by R.2007 d.79, effective 3/5/2007. See: 38 N.J.R. 4806(a), 39 N.J.R. 790(a). Section was "Transmission safety mats".

All drive shafts shall be enclosed as per NHRA rules, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39, based on class of competition. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.25 Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.

Liquid overflow containers shall be used as per NHRA rules, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39, based on class of competition. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.26 Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.