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Class Description: 
Bracket-1
The Bracket-1 class is designed for all vehicles and trucks including
dragsters, alters and motorcycles. All PSCA events are 2 days, the 1st
day (Usually Sat, Optional for Bracket 1
competitors, you are not required to show up on Sat, but still will get
2-3 Time Trial runs)
There will be 1 time trial pass as soon as we open the lanes before
eliminations start on Sunday. Eliminations times will be posted at the PSCA
Event Trailer. Class Guidelines
Rules & Regulations:
Bracket 1 uses a "
5/10ths Sportsman Tree" start system. Any vehicle including
Dragsters, Alters and Motorcycles are permitted. Any modifications, any tires,
any vehicle weight, or power adders are permitted. Delay boxes,
crossover boxes, and/or any "reaction-time related" electronic
aids are permitted. Cross-Talk is on....
Deep Staging:
Deep staging is permitted. Please have the words
"DEEP" clearly written on all four windows.
Buy Backs:
You
can buy back after a 1st round elimination loss. Buy backs will be
allowed to enter directly into 2nd round. The buy back fee is $20, and
you must have cash in the lanes when the buy back call is made before
2nd round. In order to buy back, you must have
been entered into Bracket-1 before the 1st round of Elimination's begin. Bye Runs:
During
1st round, the best reaction time during Saturday Time Trials will get the
provisional bye-run (Only if an odd number of cars occurs) During the
2nd Round, the
previous round "Best Reaction Time" will receive the
provisional bye-run when an odd
car count occurs.... After
the conclusion of the 2nd round, remaining competitors will be put on an
elimination ladder based on best reaction time in the 2nd round of eliminations
PSCA Required Decals:
Class Sponsor Decal –
(CA ChassisWorks) decal must be
installed on base of windshield on the passenger side. (Bottom left hand
side when looking at front of vehicle windshield).
Registering For The Class:
All
Bracket-1 racers must register (Please bring your NHRA Track Tech Card
with you) at the PSCA Event Trailer before taking your car to tech....
PSCA Required Decals:
Class Sponsor Decal
ACT Automatics decal must be installed on base of windshield on the
passenger side. (Bottom left hand side when looking at front of vehicle
windshield)
Series Sponsor Decal
TBA decal must be installed on base of windshield on
the drivers side. (Bottom right hand side when looking at front of
vehicle windshield)
Contingency Program &
Contingency Decals:
In order to become eligible for PSCA official contingency
program, You must first become a member of the PSCA. You can do this at
the PSCA Event Trailer during registration or on-line at the PSCA
Store. In order to receive Contingency Monies from any of the
listed Contingency Sponsors, you must have the correct product listed
and matching Contingency Decal for that product on your car for the
entire PSCA Racing Event... Racers will be checked for Products &
Decals while be teched in and winners & runner-ups again will be
checked in the Winner's Circle after the conclusion of each event.
Winners & Runner-ups failing to show up for this mandatory
Inspection will forfeit all Contingency Money that is owed!!!! All
Contingency Decals may appear anywhere on the vehicle in a clear and
organized fashion. Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified.
Most decals are available at the PSCA Event Trailer, but in the event
the PSCA does not have the decals in stock, it is the racer's
responsibility to obtain the proper decals to be eligible for the
Contingency payout.
Penalties For Violating any PSCA Class
Or Contingency Program Rules:
Penalties will vary for any PSCA Class & Contingency Program Rule
violation's from Championship Point Deduction, Race Suspension,
Probation and/or Re-instatement Fine (Paid to St Jude In the name of the
PSCA) If you are in any violation that directly effects our
"Electronics Policies" (Example: Use of a Delay Box, Use of a
Throttle Stop, etc..) You can receive the Maximum Penalty
(Disqualification from Event with loss of 50 Championship Points,
Two-Race Suspension and a $500 Re-Instatement Donation) You will also be
listed on a Web Page for all to view what violation and penalty any
racer receives..
Burn-Out Procedure:
Bracket-1 does not allow burn-outs across the starting line.
You must complete and stop your burn-out without crossing the starting
line. Vehicles with no front brakes, may cross the line but only in an
effort to stop.
Tow Vehicles:
Bracket -1 does allow tow vehicles in the
staging lanes. You can tow your vehicle back to the pits at the
conclusion of your run after exiting the racing surface.
PSCA Point System:
We will be calculating points at each event, and will crown a
champion at the conclusion of the season. (More points info on the Championship
Chase page) Bracket-1
Points Page
2008
Bracket-1 Payouts (1-32cars)
$550.00 to Win
$200.00 Runner-up
$100.00 Semi’s
$20 buybacks permitted after 1st round loss only
2008
Bracket-
1 Payouts (33
& up cars)
$600.00 to Win
$250.00 Runner-up
$100.00 Semi’s
$50.00 Semi’s
$20 buybacks permitted after 1st round loss only
Bracket-1 Entry
Fee's:
$40 (PSCA Class Fee Paid at PSCA Event
Trailer) Plus (Track Fee)
Fee's Varies from track to track, see Event
Info Page for Up To Date Pricing...
Championship Runner-up Josh Edwards
Championship Runner-up Kelli Cox
3rd
Place finisher Bill Takanabe
4th
Place finisher Charlie Boyd
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