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Since 2025, the event has no longer been organized by us through an association, but as an independent event where individual clubs can organize and advertise their own series. To ensure that all clubs/series can still be organized in a uniform manner, we adhere to the regulations of the FIA and the DMSB. The corresponding announcement is as follows:
Announcement:
Article 1 Information about the event
| Name of event: | Jade-Race 2026 |
| Track: | JadeWeserAirport Mariensieler Straße 26452 Sande Germany |
| Date of event: | 17. – 19.07.2026 |
| Type of event: | Open National Event Type “A” |
| Klassen: | Junior Drag Bike (JDB) Street legal Bikes (SLB) E.T. Bike (ETB) Super Comp Bike (SCB) Pro Stock Bike (PSB) Test & Tune Bike (TTB) Junior Dragster (JD) Public Race (OSL) Sport Compact (SPC) Sportsman ET (SET) Pro ET (PET) Super Pro ET (SPET) European Front Wheel Drive (EFWD) Quick 16 (QS) Pro Comp (PC) Super Gas (S/G) Super Comp (S/C) Test & Tune Car 1/8 Mile (TTC8) Test & Tune Car 1/4 Mile (TTC4) |
Article 2a Timekeeping
Dutch Hot Rod Asscociation St.
Fazont 5, 1965 EZ Heemskerk
Tel.: +31653507704
Email: info@dhra.nl
Article 2b Organizer
Jade-Race UG
Michael Behrens
Wilhelm-Springer-Str. 11, 26316 Varel
Tel.: +49 172 15 82 702
Email: nennung@jade-race.com
Article 2c Track
JadeWeserAiport
Flugplatz 2, 26452 Sande
Tel.: +49 4421 20 10 85
Article 2d Organizing Committee
Michael Behrens, Telefon: +49 172 158 27 02, E-Mail: info@jade-race.com
Article 3 Locations
| Parc Fermé: | non applicable |
| Driver briefing location: | Around Mobile PA System Office |
| Official Board: | The official announcement will be posted on the homepage https://jade-race.com |
| Steward’s office: | Mobile Portacabin at the track |
Article 4 Official Staff/Sports Officials
Members of the DHRA, the Jade Race Crew, and the respective clubs of the advertised racing classes.
Article 5 Regulations
The following regulations will be used:
| a. | 1. | DMSB Rulebook 2026 |
| 2. | DMSB regulations for Drag Racing including the appendices and the technical regulations | |
| 3. | FIA Technical Regulations and Race Procedures, | |
| 4. | the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct of the FIA and the Code of Ethics of the DMSB and the other provisions of the FIA | |
| 5. | the Legal and Procedural Regulations of the DMSB (RuVO) | |
| 6. | the German Motorcycle Sport Act (DMSG) of the DMSB | |
| 7. | the WADA/NADA doping regulations | |
| 8. | DMSB and FIA anti-doping regulations | |
| 9. | FIA International Sporting Code and Appendices (ISC) including the appendices | |
| b. | All entrants undertake to respect these regulations by participating in the event. | |
The organizer shall regulate the special features of the respective event in the invitation to tender. Unless otherwise stipulated in these regulations, the provisions of the above-mentioned regulations shall apply.
Article 6 Track and conditions of the race
| Distance from start to finish line: | 402.33m |
| Length of the braking zone: | 600 m |
| Length of the additional safety run-off zone: | ca. 250 m |
| Track width: | 30 m |
The distance for qualification and/or elimination can be shortened to 201.17m on the instructions of the race organizers.
In case of RAIN and the track is wet there will be NO race and NO restitution of the entry fee.
At least 4 cars or motorcycles are required for each class to take place. The organizer may redefine the limit for the number of vehicles in a class before the start of the event. This will be published on the homepage https://jade-race.com prior to the event.
The qualifying time for groups OSL, SLB, PSB, EFWD, PC, and QS is the fastest time achieved.
The qualifying time for the E.T. Handicap Racing classes (SET, PET, SPET, and ETB) is the smallest positive difference from the self-selected index.
The qualifying time for the classes S/G, S/C, SPC and SCB is the lowest positive difference to the group-specific index.
In the Junior Dragster (JD) and Junior Drag Bike (JDB) groups, the qualifying time is the best reaction time at the start.
If more than one qualifying run is completed, the driver must ensure that a lane change is made for each additional qualifying run. For example: 1st run –> left lane / 2nd run –> right lane or vice versa.
The number of vehicles listed below may take part in training and races:
- Training all approved vehicles
- Race all vehicles with at least one (1) qualifying run
Start type:
| PRO START | S/G, S/C, EFWD, PC, SCB, PSB |
| HANDICAP START | ETB, SET, PET, SPET, JD, JDB, OSL, SLB, QS, SPC |
The “TRUE START” rule is applied. Any other rule may be adapted by means of an implementation provision.
The participant is responsible for affixing the start number (according to the regulations). The participant allows the organizer to use pictures of his person and his vehicle for any kind of publication.
Article 7 Technical Inspection and Parc Fermé
The inspection takes place in the designated technical inspection area at the end of the LineUp. Starts on:
- Friday, July 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Telephone number of the technical department during the events: +49 173 927 92 44
After technical scrutineering, the driver receives a sticker which must be affixed in the top left-hand corner of the windshield. Without this sticker, the driver will not be authorised to start.
Article 8 Nomination: Deadline for submissions and acceptance
As stated on the registration form (ticket shop/homepage), the registration deadline is June 28, 2026, at midnight, and the entry confirmation will be sent out before the race. (Under special circumstances, the sending of the entry confirmation may be postponed).
The required fee (see registration form and/or confirmation of participation) must be paid by midnight on June 28, 2026 (registrations without this fee are invalid).
| The participation fees for the race at JadeWeserAirport in Mariensiel will be: Admission ticket per event. (Including driver ticket and electricity) | €250,- |
| Double entry – Entry of the same driver in two race classes: | N/A |
| Junior Dragsters/Bikes: without mechanic ticket | Free of charge – Please request a voucher code for the driver at tickets@jade-race.de. Parents or mechanics must pay the normal fee for a mechanic ticket. |
| Late registration and/or late entry directly at the event: | Drivers are selected on a selective basis |
Article 9 Paper acceptance/administrative control/race office
The race office will be located at the organizer’s address until midnight on July 15, 2026. From 9:00 a.m. on July 16, 2025, it will be located at JadeWeserAirport.
Telephone race office: +49 170 216 78 48
Collection of documents/administrative control starts on:
- Thursday, July 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The participant (applicant) or the driver and, if applicable, their guardian must be present at the specified place and time for the administrative/license check and then for the technical inspection. The following documents of the participant and the driver must be presented at the administrative check:
- If not already sent, the signed liability waiver
At the administration control you will receive the “Pre and Post Scrutineering Forms”.
For underage participants, a “parental consent form” must be presented at the administrative check if the parents are not present at the event.
If the participant (applicant) is not present at this event, a written authorization must be presented by the driver at the administrative control.
Article 10 Schedule: Timed exercises, preliminary tests, and races
The official schedules can be found on the official notice board on the homepage https://jade-race.com.
Tentative schedule:
| Qualification: | Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Race: | Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Posting of qualification results: | 1 hour after the last run |
| Posting of race results: | immediately after each race run |
| Posting of the official results: | 1/2 hour after the last final run |
| Award ceremony: | 1/2 hour after the end of the protest period |
Article 11 Protests
In addition to art. 13.5.2 of the SCI (Sporting Code International), Chapter XII protests have to be addressed/delivered to the chair of the panel of the stewards. In the absence of the chair of the panel of the stewards, such protests shall be delivered to one of the other stewards, or in their absence, to the race director or assistant if such exists, or the clerk of the Course or assistant if such exists.
Protest fee: €500 Technical protests see ASJ 2026
Appeal Fee: € 1.800,-.
Article 12 Boxing regulations
Maximum speed: The Maximum speed in the Paddock and Pits area is: 5 km/h.
Refueling, changing engine oils or lubricants and coolants on the racing vehicles is only permitted in the pits. A liquid-absorbing tarpaulin under the entire vehicle is mandatory.
The driver is responsible for disposing of fuel, engine oil, lubricants, and coolants. He must have appropriate containers ready and take them home or bring them to a specialized disposal company himself. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from the competition and a penalty fee of €500.00.
Drilling holes in the ground in the paddock is strictly prohibited! Failure to comply will result in disqualification from the competition and a penalty fee of 250.00 Euro per hole drilled.
Article 13 Drivers’ meeting
A driver briefing will take place in writing before the start of the event. Each driver will receive an email with the briefing documents attached. During the technical inspection, the driver must confirm in writing that they have read, understood, and accepted these documents.
A driver briefing will only take place if necessary. Communicated by the track announcer and on the official notice board on the homepage https://jade-race.com.
Article 14 Technical Inspection
If the vehicle is classified as non-compliant or unsafe, the driver may not take part in either the practice session or the race. It is possible to carry out a second inspection. If the vehicle is classified as compliant during the inspection, the driver will receive a non-removable sticker. Only this sticker indicates that the vehicle is authorized to participate in this event.
Article 15 Fuel/Fuel Control/Doping and Alcohol Testing
Carried out in case of suspicion or at random.
Article 16 Driver tickets/mechanic tickets/passes
Any person (drivers, team members, officials, press, etc.) entering the pit area must have their ticket/ID visible at all times and wear a high visibility vest/appropriate high visibility clothing/official team clothing so that the inspecting officials can easily see if that person has the correct ticket/ID at all times. If a person does not have their ticket/ID visible or is not wearing a high-visibility vest, they will not be allowed to enter the pit area.
Article 17 Radio communications
Not allowed.
Article 18 Passengers and third parties as drivers
Under no circumstances is it permitted to transport a passenger in a vehicle or to drive a third person in a vehicle on the track or to participate in a race or training session. The rules of the DMSB handbook – Drag Racing Rules apply. Passengers may be permitted in certain cases by the race organizers or the race director.
There are exceptions in certain cases when: The race director or race official has given permission to take a person other than the driver in the vehicle onto the track or to allow a third person to take a vehicle onto the track for a test or demo run.
If this is permitted, then only with the written permission of the race director or the race director and the participant who is sitting in the vehicle or driving the vehicle.
The participant declares that the organization or individuals are not responsible for any damages and that these are caused at their own responsibility and risk with the approval of the race director under the conditions specified in the liability waiver.
Participation takes place under the supervision and strict instruction of the race director or C.O.C.
