Pit speed is 5 mph.
Absolutely no burnouts, donuts or dangerous driving in the pits. This will be grounds for immediate removal from the event and potential loss of Membership.
Pit areas must be kept clean. There are trash cans available in the pit area.
All used tires must be taken with you.
Drivers meetings are MANDATORY! There will be a minimum of 2 meetings per event. Pay
attention to and respect the track officials of Lead Foot City. If you have an issue, or see
something unsafe or dangerous, please bring it to the attention of any track official immediately.
Breakdown of classes are as follows:
Beginner Solo (Class D): Drivers who have just started drifting and need practice and
instructional ride-alongside. Instructional ride-alongside are provided only by A class drivers that
have been approved by Lead Foot City.
Intermediate (Class C): Drivers who have proven themselves to have control of the car, drivers
who can make mostly solid runs (spinning out on occasion).
Advanced (Class B): Drivers who have complete control of their car, drive the recommended
line consistently, and very rarely make mistakes or spin. Also newly caged or caged drivers from
other areas we need to evaluate for A class. (Paired Tandems only).
Tandem (Class A): Drivers who have proven themselves not only to have control of the car, but
also to have control of their car when multiple cars are on the track at the same time. This is the
only class permitted to have a single passenger. Selected class A drivers will be permitted to
tandem in uncaged cars on the skidpad only. Uncaged cars are NOT allowed to take
passengers.
A note about classes- If you’re a new driver, or from out of town with a cage, we will put you in B
(or C) class for a run group unless prior approval is obtained by a track official of Lead Foot City.
Track officials reserves the right to move a driver up or down in class as needed!
Rain checks will be issued at the discretion of the track officials at Lead Foot City.
Tech Requirements
Your vehicle is required to come to tech and pass tech inspection before entering the racing
surface. Come early to get through tech quickly and onto the track.
DRIVER/SAFETY EQUIPMENT: NON-NEGOTIABLE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE ITEMS,
YOU WILL NOT DRIVE.
SA2010 or newer full faced helmet required. **DOT motorcycle helmets will NOT pass.** Open
face helmets are ONLY allowed with 4-point harnesses, and NOT allowed with stock belts. this
is what an SA approval seal looks like. it will be inside the helmet, under the liner.
Long pants, closed toe shoes and shirts required. No nylon or polyester pants are permitted.
Fire extinguishers are mandatory for all cars. They must be securely mounted in a “quick
release mount”, within reach of the driver while buckled in. These can be bought for less than
$20.
ENGINE- No fluid leaks. If your engine has extensive/catastrophic damage, you will not be
allowed on track. If the engine damage occurs during the event, you will be asked to stop
driving. WE DON’T WANT TO CLEAN UP OIL OFF THE TRACK!
Coolant overflow tank is mandatory. Oil Catch can is mandatory *IF* you have modified your
intake/PCV. A COMPLETELY stock engine with factory PCV/oil recovery system intact will be
allowed to run as-is.
If your car is turbocharged, and the turbo is on the same side as your brake booster/master
cylinder, you must have an adequate metal heat shield in place. no painted metal or license
plates.
If you have fuel cell instead of a stock tank, it must be top port (no bottom sump drag style
cells), and it must be completely separated from the passenger compartment of the car by a
sealed metal firewall. *** THIS IS NON NEGOTIABLE. NO FIREWALL, NO TECH PASS***
WIRING- All wiring should be insulated/covered/taped/NO COPPER SHOWING!
Battery must be TIGHTLY SECURED! (no zip ties, ratchet straps, or bungees).
Vehicle must have working headlights and taillights.
Positive battery terminal must be covered. If the battery is in the passenger compartment or is
relocated, it must be in a sealed battery box.
SUSPENSION/WHEELS/BRAKES- Brakes must work and have adequate pedal pressure - you
must have ALL LUG NUTS AND LUG STUDS!
No excessive steering wheel/suspension play -welded/LSD/locking diff is HIGHLY
recommended
Functioning handbrake HIGHLY recommended.
SEATS/HARNESSES/INTERIOR- ALL LOOSE ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM CAR. If it
is not bolted down, it needs to be removed from your car before driving. Seats are highly
recommended to be securely mounted with grade 8 bolts.
If a harnesses are installed, a harness bar must be installed. Harnesses MAY NOT be bolted
directly to the floor. A strut tower bar is NOT a harness bar. Lap AND Shoulder belt MUST be
used. Seat belts/Harnesses must be used at all times.
Due to their design, we prefer stock belts with stock seats, and aftermarket harnesses with
aftermarket seats.
BODY/ GLASS- Windshields must be free of any cracks interfering with the drivers view. Small
cracks are up to the discretion of the Tech official, but the general rule is if it touches your
window frame in two places, it will NOT pass tech.
Tow straps are HIGHLY recommended. Factory tow hooks are accepted, but tow straps will be
much safer for towing your car.
Hood and trunk must be securely latched with OEM latches or pins.
ROLL CAGE- All roll cages will be thoroughly inspected.
All Convertibles must have a 4-point Roll Bar. Minimum 6 point roll cage with harness and door
bars is required for tandem drift.
Roll cage must have X or double horizontal bars on both front doors for tandem. Most bolt in roll
cages (basic Cusco, godspeed, ebay,etc) are NOT allowed for tandem driving. the ONLY
exceptions are Safety 21 or Autopower, if installed correctly, and modified for double door bars.
If door bars are removable and not fully welded in, they must be slip joint style, not flanged.
Bolt in cages must be double plated at all chassis mounting points, and use proper grade 8 or
above rated hardware. All roll cages will be thoroughly inspected, especially bolt
Absolutely no burnouts, donuts or dangerous driving in the pits. This will be grounds for immediate removal from the event and potential loss of Membership.
Pit areas must be kept clean. There are trash cans available in the pit area.
All used tires must be taken with you.
Drivers meetings are MANDATORY! There will be a minimum of 2 meetings per event. Pay
attention to and respect the track officials of Lead Foot City. If you have an issue, or see
something unsafe or dangerous, please bring it to the attention of any track official immediately.
Breakdown of classes are as follows:
Beginner Solo (Class D): Drivers who have just started drifting and need practice and
instructional ride-alongside. Instructional ride-alongside are provided only by A class drivers that
have been approved by Lead Foot City.
Intermediate (Class C): Drivers who have proven themselves to have control of the car, drivers
who can make mostly solid runs (spinning out on occasion).
Advanced (Class B): Drivers who have complete control of their car, drive the recommended
line consistently, and very rarely make mistakes or spin. Also newly caged or caged drivers from
other areas we need to evaluate for A class. (Paired Tandems only).
Tandem (Class A): Drivers who have proven themselves not only to have control of the car, but
also to have control of their car when multiple cars are on the track at the same time. This is the
only class permitted to have a single passenger. Selected class A drivers will be permitted to
tandem in uncaged cars on the skidpad only. Uncaged cars are NOT allowed to take
passengers.
A note about classes- If you’re a new driver, or from out of town with a cage, we will put you in B
(or C) class for a run group unless prior approval is obtained by a track official of Lead Foot City.
Track officials reserves the right to move a driver up or down in class as needed!
Rain checks will be issued at the discretion of the track officials at Lead Foot City.
Tech Requirements
Your vehicle is required to come to tech and pass tech inspection before entering the racing
surface. Come early to get through tech quickly and onto the track.
DRIVER/SAFETY EQUIPMENT: NON-NEGOTIABLE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE ITEMS,
YOU WILL NOT DRIVE.
SA2010 or newer full faced helmet required. **DOT motorcycle helmets will NOT pass.** Open
face helmets are ONLY allowed with 4-point harnesses, and NOT allowed with stock belts. this
is what an SA approval seal looks like. it will be inside the helmet, under the liner.
Long pants, closed toe shoes and shirts required. No nylon or polyester pants are permitted.
Fire extinguishers are mandatory for all cars. They must be securely mounted in a “quick
release mount”, within reach of the driver while buckled in. These can be bought for less than
$20.
ENGINE- No fluid leaks. If your engine has extensive/catastrophic damage, you will not be
allowed on track. If the engine damage occurs during the event, you will be asked to stop
driving. WE DON’T WANT TO CLEAN UP OIL OFF THE TRACK!
Coolant overflow tank is mandatory. Oil Catch can is mandatory *IF* you have modified your
intake/PCV. A COMPLETELY stock engine with factory PCV/oil recovery system intact will be
allowed to run as-is.
If your car is turbocharged, and the turbo is on the same side as your brake booster/master
cylinder, you must have an adequate metal heat shield in place. no painted metal or license
plates.
If you have fuel cell instead of a stock tank, it must be top port (no bottom sump drag style
cells), and it must be completely separated from the passenger compartment of the car by a
sealed metal firewall. *** THIS IS NON NEGOTIABLE. NO FIREWALL, NO TECH PASS***
WIRING- All wiring should be insulated/covered/taped/NO COPPER SHOWING!
Battery must be TIGHTLY SECURED! (no zip ties, ratchet straps, or bungees).
Vehicle must have working headlights and taillights.
Positive battery terminal must be covered. If the battery is in the passenger compartment or is
relocated, it must be in a sealed battery box.
SUSPENSION/WHEELS/BRAKES- Brakes must work and have adequate pedal pressure - you
must have ALL LUG NUTS AND LUG STUDS!
No excessive steering wheel/suspension play -welded/LSD/locking diff is HIGHLY
recommended
Functioning handbrake HIGHLY recommended.
SEATS/HARNESSES/INTERIOR- ALL LOOSE ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM CAR. If it
is not bolted down, it needs to be removed from your car before driving. Seats are highly
recommended to be securely mounted with grade 8 bolts.
If a harnesses are installed, a harness bar must be installed. Harnesses MAY NOT be bolted
directly to the floor. A strut tower bar is NOT a harness bar. Lap AND Shoulder belt MUST be
used. Seat belts/Harnesses must be used at all times.
Due to their design, we prefer stock belts with stock seats, and aftermarket harnesses with
aftermarket seats.
BODY/ GLASS- Windshields must be free of any cracks interfering with the drivers view. Small
cracks are up to the discretion of the Tech official, but the general rule is if it touches your
window frame in two places, it will NOT pass tech.
Tow straps are HIGHLY recommended. Factory tow hooks are accepted, but tow straps will be
much safer for towing your car.
Hood and trunk must be securely latched with OEM latches or pins.
ROLL CAGE- All roll cages will be thoroughly inspected.
All Convertibles must have a 4-point Roll Bar. Minimum 6 point roll cage with harness and door
bars is required for tandem drift.
Roll cage must have X or double horizontal bars on both front doors for tandem. Most bolt in roll
cages (basic Cusco, godspeed, ebay,etc) are NOT allowed for tandem driving. the ONLY
exceptions are Safety 21 or Autopower, if installed correctly, and modified for double door bars.
If door bars are removable and not fully welded in, they must be slip joint style, not flanged.
Bolt in cages must be double plated at all chassis mounting points, and use proper grade 8 or
above rated hardware. All roll cages will be thoroughly inspected, especially bolt