Rules

VDBC: 2023 Official Racing Rule Book

This 2023 Official Drag Boat Racing Rule Book supersedes all other previous rule books.
This rule book is subject to change.

Note: any person finding an anomaly is required to contact the Secretary of the VDBC so a correction can be carried out and we will do this as quickly as possible.

This Rule Book Covers:

• Administration
• Membership
• Racing Classes & Structures
• Racing Fuels
• Water Safety
• High Points Championship Series
• Competition Rules
• Boat Safety Equipment
• Drivers Safety Equipment-General
• Young Stars
• Breakaway Capsule Boat Safety Equipment
• Cell Boat Safety Equipment
• VDBC Determination
• Definition & Terminology
• Timing System Starting Procedure
• Holding Rope
• Starting Clock Definitions
• Starting Sequence
• Ladder Structuring
• Air Fittings (Cell Boats)
• BILL DAVIS MEMORIAL TROPHY
• YELLA TERRA CUP
• ET CHALLENGE TROPHY
• ROBERT OLIVER MEMORIAL ET CHALLENGE TROPHY
• OUTBOARD ET CHALLENGE TROPHY

Please use the link below to download a copy of the 2023 Official Drag Boat Racing Rule Book.

PDF: VDBC 2023 Official Drag Boat Racing Rule Book