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Road-legal vehicles (without 06/07 license plates) or vehicles that are road-legal abroad and have compulsory insurance may take part. Dragsters receive a release by passing the technical inspection. All drivers/vehicle owners are responsible for the condition of all vehicles.
Clearance for the start on the quarter mile is given by:
- The age of majority, 18 years of age (for the Junior Nationals & Junior Drag Bike Series from the age of 8),
- sending the completed entry form by post in advance
- Successful completion of the technical scrutineering of the vehicle for the respective class according to its regulations (the regulations can be found further down on this page).
- Participation in the driver briefing
- ATTENTION: Diesel and electric vehicles are not permitted at the Jade-Race!
In principle, the following applies:
- Helmet compulsory, regardless of the time ridden
- Vehicle registration certificate (or vehicle documents) or chassis acceptance certificate
- Seat belts must comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and be in good working order and designed according to class
- Battery mounting as standard and with battery terminal cover must be present
- If the battery is not fitted as standard in the rear, the battery must be installed in a leak-proof container and a circuit breaker must be fitted at the rear
- The fuel tank or the fuel lines must not be installed openly in the passenger compartment and must be sealed off by a fire protection wall or be located outside the vehicle interior.
- All brakes must be fully functional and all lines intact
- Wheel fastenings must be complete and undamaged, wheel covers must be removed (for the duration of the race)
- Clothing made of natural fibers, long trousers and long-sleeved shirts, sturdy shoes – also applies to start helpers! Attention, from 12 seconds please note the special requirements of the classes
- all four tires must be in good roadworthy condition
- Nitrous oxide: pressurized gas cylinder with proper attachment. Must be tested and valid for pressures up to 124 bar (DOT-1800). Pressure release outside the driver’s cab.
In addition to the basic rules just mentioned, the DMSB regulations for the respective class apply for insurance reasons.
Here is the class overview with the DMSB regulations:
| Class according to KNAF/DMSB | Time 1/4 mile | Regulations | |
| Public Race – Time Class 4 | DSL | 15.00 seconds and slower | Link |
| Public Race – Time Class 3 | CSL | 14.00 – 14.99 seconds | Link |
| Public Race – Time Class 2 | BSL | 13.00 – 13.99 seconds | Link |
| Public Race – Time Class 1 | ASL | 12.00 – 12.99 seconds | Link |
| Sport Compact | n. a. | 9.00 seconds and slower 8.50 to 8.99 seconds 7.50 to 8.50 seconds | Link |
| E.T.-Handicap – Sportsman ET | SPET | 12.00 – 13.99 seconds | Link |
| E.T.-Handicap – Pro ET | PET | 9.00 – 11.99 seconds | Link |
| E.T.-Handicap – Super Pro ET | SPRO | 8.50 to 8.99 seconds 7.50 to 8.49 seconds 6.00 – 7.49 seconds | Link |
| E.T.-Handicap – ProComp (Doorslammer) | PC | 6.00 seconds and slower | Link |
| Super Gas | n. a. | 9.90 seconds and slower | Link |
| Super Comp | n. a. | 8.90 seconds and slower | Link |
| Junior Dragster | JD | J/S 12.90 seconds@1/8 mile J/M 8.90 seconds@1/8 mile J/MA 7.50 seconds@1/8 mile | Link |
| DemoCar | DC | n.a. | |
| ProStockBike | PSB | n.a. | Link |
| E.T.-Bike | ETB | 8.70 seconds and slower | Link |
| Super Comp Bike | SCB | 8.50 seconds and slower | Link |
| Junior Drag Bike | JDB | JRB/S 12.90 seconds@1/8 mile JRB/M 8.90 seconds@1/8 mile JRB/P 7.50 seconds@1/8 mile | Link |
| DemoBike | DB | n.a. |
The Jade Race Team (or its authorized assistants) reserves the right to disqualify or expel participants at any time in the event of subsequent unauthorized modifications to the vehicle, as well as for drivers who behave unsportingly or disregard regulations. The DMSB regulations and the international sports law will be applied.
