Below is a table intended as a guide for determining the safety and licencing requirements for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) based cars and motorbikes. If your car or motorbike is not OEM-based (i.e. is a custom built chassis) or has a modified chassis or is of a performance level where technical requirements are identified below as being “as per IHRA regulations”, then it will require a full technical inspection and log book. In Cairns, this can be done at:
Slingshot Automotive in Gordonvale – (07) 4056 3333.
In the Townsville and Mackay areas, a list of IHRA-approved technical inspectors can be found HERE
A copy of the IHRA rule book app can be downloaded HERE
In all cases where a technical inspection is required, an IHRA licence will also be required. A licence is also required in some cases where a technical inspection is not required (such as for cars running between 10.00 – 10.49 which meet the safety requirements below).
A copy of the IHRA licence application form can be downloaded HERE
Please note that a day licence is available for $35 for those who do not wish to get an annual IHRA licence. In order to get a day licence you will still need a technical inspection (if applicable) and evidence of an existing ANDRA licence or medical. Day licence applications can be completed at the track on the day.
A copy of all other forms such as log book applications, self-scrutineering (CAD) forms, etc, can be downloaded HERE
For non-tech inspected vehicles, the following general items will be checked as part of general scrutineering on race day:
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- Functional radiator overflow / catch can
- Functional neutral safety switch (so car can’t start in gear)
- Battery firmly secured
- No excess play in steering system
- Functional throttle return spring
- Functional brakes
- All wheel nuts fitted
- No hub caps fitted
- No significant rust in body or chassis
- No loose items in cabin
- Tailshaft loop if running 12.99 seconds or quicker on slick tyres (cars with two-piece tailshafts with a secure centre bearing support are exempt)
Specific technical and licencing requirements for OEM-based vehicles based on ET (Elapsed Time) are identified below:
| Vehicle Type | ET | Technical Requirement | Personal Safety | Licence |
| Unmodified Street | 9.50 or slower | As manufactured | Approved full face helmet (AS1698 minimum), leather jacket, long pants, boots and riding gloves | Civil only (no drag racing licence necessary) |
| Modified Street | 9.49 or quicker | As per IHRA regulations | As per IHRA regulations | IHRA drag racing licence |
| Vehicle Type | ET | Technical Requirement | Personal Safety | Licence |
| Modern street cars (originally fitted with 4 wheel disc brakes and air bags) with unmodified chassis | 10.00 – 10.49 | Original 3-point lap sash as manufactured | Approved full face helmet (AS1698 minimum), long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes | IHRA drag racing licence |
| 10.50 or slower | Original 3-point lap sash as manufactured | Approved open face helmet (AS1698 minimum, long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes | Civil only (no drag racing licence necessary) | |
| Older street cars (not originally fitted with 4 wheel disc brakes and air bags) with unmodified chassis | 10.50 or slower | Original 3-point lap sash as manufactured | Approved open face helmet (AS1698 minimum), long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes | Civil only (no drag racing licence necessary) |
| 10.00 – 10.49 | 4-point harness, 4-point roll bar
Parachute at 140mph (225kph) |
Approved full face helmet (AS1698 minimum), long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes | IHRA drag racing licence | |
| All street cars with modified chassis (includes 4-link or ladder bar setups),convertibles | 11.50 or slower | Original 3-point lap sash as manufactured | Approved open face helmet (AS1698 minimum), long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes | Civil only (no drag racing licence necessary) |
| 10.00 – 11.49 | 4-point harness, 4-point roll bar
Parachute at 140mph (225kph) |
Approved full face helmet (AS1698 minimum), long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes | Civil only (no drag racing licence necessary) for ET of 10.50 or slower. IHRA drag racing licence for ET of 10.49 or quicker |
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| All street cars | 9.99 or quicker | As per IHRA regulations | As per IHRA regulations | IHRA drag racing licence |
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