2025 NEOPMA Rules

2025 UPDATED & NEPOMA 1/8th MILE RULES Updated 3-15-2025

Hi All,
As you know, we are always trying to maintain rules that are similar to other associations.At this time we will be following the rules of PDRA for Pro Nitrous and Pro Boost for now which can be found here: https://www.pdra660.com/competition/

While we work on more parity for the two classes

As always we try to be fair so if we missed something, please let us know.

Safety rules remain the same.

MISCELLANEOUS:

• CREDENTIALS: A valid IHRA / NHRA membership and competition license is required.
• COMPUTER: Allowed.
• DATA / ELECTRONICS ACQUISITION: Allowed.
• STARTING LINE ENGINE CONTROL DEVICES: Allowed.
• IMPORTANT: Each competing car must be presentable in its appearance with a N.E.O.P.M.A. decal prominently displayed on each side of the body. IE: preferably on the rear quarter panels.

TOW VEHICLES:

Allowed. A valid driver’s license is required to operate any type of tow vehicle. All passengers must be seated inside of vehicle with all doors closed. Riding in open hatchback, trunk or cargo area not allowed. ATV’s are allowed with a maximum of one passenger who must be seated at all times. Golf carts are allowed with a maximum of three passengers who must be seated at all times. Posted pit speeds must be obeyed at all times. If pit speed is not posted, maximum pit speed will be 10 mph.

SAFTEY:

All Safety rules will be monitored and enforced by the track officials, they have the final say

• DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM: SFI 16.1 certification required.
• ENGINE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM: An approved lower engine containment system required. The system must include the oil pump and related components and be a minimum of 3” above ground.
• FIRE SYSTEM: Required. (SFI 17.1 system will be required for 2020.) System must contain a minimum of 20 lbs of Halon or equivalent. One nozzle required inside driver’s compartment must be directed at driver’s feet. Two or more nozzles must be directed at front of engine and fuel cell.
• HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT: SFI 38.1 required. An aluminum skid plate located above driver’s head is recommended.
• HELMET: SN-2000 or newer of SFI 31.2 or 41.2 required.
• MASTER ELECTRICAL CUTOFF: Required. Must be highly visible (concerning cutoff’s placed high under the wing in some instances) and clearly labeled “PUSH OFF”.
• PARACHUTES: Dual parachutes required. Separate shroud-line mounting points with 1/2” sleeved grade 8 bolts required.
• PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: A driver’s suit meeting SFI 3.2A/15, gloves meeting SFI 3.3/15, shoes meeting SFI 3.3/5 and a head sock meeting SFI 3.3. A head sock is not required when a helmet manufactured with a skirt meeting SFI 3.3 is used.
• ROLL BAR PADDING: SFI 45.1 required.
• TRANSMISSION: All transmissions must be covered by a one piece SFI 4.1 restraint.
• UPHOLSTERY: If a metallic seat is used a flame retardant seat pad is required.
• WINDOW NET: SFI 27.1 required.

Parity rule:
Parity rule has existed in the NEOPMA for 25 years and has never been exercised.

The Purpose is to keep any one car from totally dominating. Simply stated it allows club officials to impose immediate major changes to any car or class if that one car or class out performs the other cars in a major way.

Staging Conduct:
Both cars should conduct burnout’s together unless special circumstances exist (Blower Cars). Long burnout’s are encouraged. Paired race cars must stage quickly and reverse lanes during qualifying. Driver courtesy suggests that both drivers stage together. It is recommended, but not mandated, that drivers stage by one light each on and then the second light. Driver burn downs are not permitted. Drivers taking more than 15 seconds time to stage may be disqualified.

RACE FORMAT / LANE CONDUCT NEW

Consolation race
There can be a consolation race for the cars that lose in the first round. If there are 3 to 6 cars willing to enter, the race will be run in front of
the second round. This is a winner take all for $500.00 If there are 7 or 8 cars willing to enter, the purse will be $1000.00

Return Lane Conduct:
Once a pass is completed the driver must quickly and safely move off the return road. Do not block cars or stop to compare information.

Protest Procedures and Costs:
PROTEST PROCEDURES ARE SIMPLE: ANY NEOPMA RACER MAY PROTEST. SIMILAR TO NHRA PROTEST MUST BE IN WRITING ONE DAY BEFORE ELIMINATIONS OR IF WINNER IS PROTESTED BY THE RUNNER UP AFTER THE FINAL ROUND. ASSUMING THE PROTEST IS FOR CUBIC INCH VIOLATIONS THEN BOTH WINNER AND RUNNER UP WILL BE REMOVE THEIR HEADS or OTHER MEANS. A CHALLENGER FEE OF $ 1000.OO CASH WILL BE PAID TO THE PROTESTED PARTY IF INNOCENT PLUS $ 250 (CLUB FEE) WILL BE COLLECTED IN ADVANCE/CASH ONLY.

Subject to change without notice.