RSD runs its events in the absolute safest manner in order to insure safety of all drivers, spectators, and track venues. We expect all of our attendees to abide by all rules. It is very important that all venues are kept clean and that all venue rules are strictly followed.

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2024 Rulebook – Drivers and Spectators

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Section I: Drivers Requirements

1. All drivers must attend the Driver’s meeting, which will be held 30 minutes before the start of each event. Ex. If an event starts at 10:00am the drivers meeting will begin at 9:30am.

2. All drivers must possess a valid driver’s license. If they do not then they must be willing to sign an underage waiver form. Underage drivers must have a parent/guardian present

3. Driver’s MUST clean up all trash at the end of the event. We have some awesome venues to drift at this season. Let’s not ruin that by leaving trash everywhere.

4. Driver’s and passengers must wear long pants and closed toe shoes.

5. All drivers must have and wear a working seatbelt!

6. A helmet is required. Must be SA2015 or SA2020, open faced helmets are allowed. All helmets must have a working chin strap and must be used.

7. Road Speed is 10 mph in all areas off the track

8. No trucks, vans, or SUVs are allowed to drift without approval. Any soft-top convertibles must have rollover protection. RSD reserves the right to refuse track use to any vehicle deemed unsafe for participation.

9. Drones are not allowed 

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Section II: Spectator Requirements

1. All spectators must stand or sit within the spectator-designated area.

2. All spectators must use nearby trashcans and must not leave any trash.

3. If any spectator that is found outside of the designated spectator area will be swiftly removed from the event.

4. All drivers and spectators must park their vehicles in the designated parking area.

5. Road Speed is 10 mph in all areas off the track

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Section III: Vehicle Requirements

1. Vehicle inspection will be conducted at the beginning of every event. Tech Inspection will be conducted before the driver’s meeting. Any car deemed unsafe will not be able to participate until all safety requirements are met.

2. Brakes, Drive train, chassis, and suspension will all be inspected for safety.

3. Fire Extinguishers are required for all events. They must be mounted properly (no zip ties!) and must be within reach of the driver WHILE they are fastened into their seat. Minimum 2Lb rated 

4. Everything Loose inside your vehicle must be removed including floor mats, cell phones, baby car seats, sunglasses, tires and all other types of random junk

5. ABSOLUTLEY no fluids can be leaking out of your car.

6. Battery must be securely tied down with proper hardware. No duct tape or wood blocks, no bungie ties rope or zip ties. If the battery box is located in the drivers compartment then it must be sealed – non venting. If it is not sealed then it must vent to the exterior of the car.

7. All suspension bushings and ball joints must be in good condition and must not have any play or clunking.

8. All participants’ cars must have all lug nuts present on both wheels and spacers.

9. A heat shield is required for all events. This heat shield must protect the brake and clutch master cylinder and is only required for cars with exhaust manifolds on the same side as the brake/clutch master cylinders.

10. Coolant overflow is required. Yes, it can be a bottle but the hoses must be properly fastened to the tank.

11. Brakes are a required for all driver classes…

12. Brake lights must be operational

13. Tow hooks are required both front and rear and must be highly visible and/or their location clearly marked. Soft straps are not required but recommended for ease of use.

14. No plastic fire extinguisher mounts!

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Convertibles: 

1. All convertibles must have proper roll over protection. Fiberglass tops Do Not qualify as they provide no structural support. In order for convertibles to be able to participate in a ReadySetDrift event they must have four point, structural roll hoops installed which must meet the requirement of SCCA Solo 1 Time Trials rules. These roll bars can be bolted in or welded, but must provide a full hoop with down bars from the corners of the hoop triangulating toward the rear of the car. If you are unsure whether or factory roll bar safety qualifies then please email us at Mike@readysetdrift.com so that we can review it. ​

2. Note: Drivers with their tops down must use eye protection - helmet visor, glasses etc. 

3. Miata Owners: Miata's 2006 and newer do not have proper OEM rollover protection and proper roll bar will have to be installed in order to participate in the ReadySetDrift events.

4. We will be conducting a "broomstick Test" (the driver's helmeted head is below a bar placed on top of the roll bar and windshield). If you do not pass the test you will not be allowed on track. 

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Harnesses and Seats

1. Harnesses must be mounted properly. Harness in-date are recommended, expired harnesses must be in good shape with no rips or tears.

2. Harnesses must be mounted using proper hardware. When using eye bolts which go though the floor, large fender washers must be used. Harness shoulder straps must be mounted to a roll cage or separate harness bar and should not be outside of 20* of horizontal. The seat cannot be used as a guide for the harness. Harness mounting points must be attached to the chassis or roll cage/harness bar, not to the seat or seat rails.

3. If car does not have a roll cage, a harness bar can be used to mount the shoulder belts when using a 4, 5 or 6-point harness. 4, 5 or 6 point harnesss is required for any vehicles equipped with a roll cage, minimum of 5 point is recommended.

4. Please refer to manufacture specs for proper installation and maintenance procedures.

5. If stock seats are used, oem seatbelt must be used. Harnesses are not permitted for use with seats which do not have provisions for such.

6. If race seats are intended to be used with stock seat belt, the lap belt part of the seat belt must pass through the holes in the sides of the seat

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Section IV: Driver Class Requirements

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There will be 3 driver’s classes for all major events and 2 classes for the smaller events. The requirements for each class are as follows. This year we will be very strict on our driver classes in order to keep our events well organized. All drivers will be organized into a driver class based off of their performance last year. IF you did not drive with us last year then your driver class will be based off of how cool your Facebook photos are…

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C Group

1. This class is for all beginner drifters.

2. All safety rules stated above must be met.

3. No tandem drifting allowed

4. No passengers allowed unless it’s a drifting instructor.

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B Group

1. This class will be for all intermediate drifters.

2. All safety rules stated above must be met

3. Must have a working e-brake

4. Must have entry-level coilovers or comparable suspension

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A Group

This group will be allowed to tandem based on the following criteria.

1. All members of this group MUST have a roll cage with door bars (will need to be approved by Mike or Frank) for all road course events

2. Other A group drifters will evaluate each driver before being allowed to enter into group A.

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Camping:

• Camping will be offered this year. Please keep in mind that all RSD rules on camping will be strictly enforced.

• No cars are to be on after dark. There is no driving around after dark No cars will be allowed to enter the track after dark unless they have previous arranged late arrival with me. If you anticipate a late arrival then please contact me at mike@readysetdrift.com

• No animals are allowed

• No fires are allowed

• Be respectful of fellow campers

• Be ready to rock in the AM. Being tired is no excuse for missing drivers meeting!!

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For any questions please feel free to contact the RSD crew by emailing us through our contact form or emailing us at mike@readysetdrift.com or contact Frank LeoGrande directly on Facebook.

Thank you,

RSD