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Track Description; Timing and Starting
The track will be a straight section of runway exactly one mile in length. One vehicle at a time will be on the track. Electronic Timing based on laser beams will be used to determine speed. The “speed trap” used to measure speed will consist of the last 132 feet of the one-mile track. Entrants will use a semi-standing start with an approximate 20-foot prestart box. This is to avoid or at least reduce the stress and breakage associated with “drag race” starts. There will be no pre-run or warm-up burnouts allowed, and starting burnouts must be kept to a minimum. Elapsed Time will not be measured, only Top Speed. There is an approximately 0.9 mile stopping area after the speed trap, plus some extra runoff.
Technical Speed Limit (Tech Speed)
Tech Speed is the top speed allowed for your vehicle as determined by your choice on the entry form and the standards of the Division requirements and authorization of the Race Director. The Race Director has full discretion with regards to the Tech Speed assigned to a competitor. Your Tech Speed may change during the event. (See: Breakout Rule and Voluntary Class Change Rule.)
Exceeding your Tech Speed may be cause for penalty or disqualification. (See: Breakout Rule and Disqualification). The tech speed will be written on the tech inspection sticker affixed to your vehicle, and displayed on the side(s) or side window(s) using numbers we will supply.
Sponsor Decals and Vehicle Numbers
MKM may require official sponsor’s stickers to be placed on each vehicle. Vehicle numbers and class identifying stickers will be provided for each vehicle and they must be displayed on the left side of the vehicle, usually on the side windows (for cars). These items must all be in place prior to Tech Inspection.
A note about Nellis, entry gates, and trailers
Entrants except those bringing enclosed trailers may use most entry gates at Nellis AFB, for example the Tyndall gate off Nellis Blvd. or the main gate on Craig Rd. Further gate info and a map will be provided with your entry materials.
If you plan to bring your vehicle in a closed trailer, you must use ONLY the truck gate (across from the Speedway on Las Vegas Blvd.). This gate is only open in the morning, and only for a limited time. Your trailer WILL be searched. Plan accordingly. Open trailers will generally not be subject to these restrictions.
Standards of Conduct
All participants in an MKM event, including Drivers/Riders, Team Members, support team, and crew members, are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of behavior and sportsmanship and in a manner that shall not be detrimental to the reputation of MKM Racing Promotions or Nellis Air Force Base, particularly in their relationship with other drivers/riders, Officials, and Race Workers. Entrants shall, at all times, be responsible for the conduct of those accompanying them to an event such as crew, mechanics, friends and family. Abuse of any MKM officials, law enforcement officials, volunteers, or Nellis AFB officials or personnel will not be tolerated under any circumstances and could possibly result in civil or criminal action.
Please remember that we are guests of the Air Force and safety is everyone's responsibility. NO exhibition driving on the base or anywhere else!
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