Experience The Thrill at Middle TN Dragway

Experience The Thrill at Middle TN DragwayExperience The Thrill at Middle TN DragwayExperience The Thrill at Middle TN Dragway

Join us for exciting races and events at Middle TN Dragway!


680 Rock Springs Rd, Buffalo Valley, TN 38544

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(931) 265-4723

Experience The Thrill at Middle TN Dragway

Experience The Thrill at Middle TN DragwayExperience The Thrill at Middle TN DragwayExperience The Thrill at Middle TN Dragway

Join us for exciting races and events at Middle TN Dragway!


680 Rock Springs Rd, Buffalo Valley, TN 38544

See Schedule

(931) 265-4723

Formerly Buffalo Valley Dragway

Formerly Named "Buffalo Valley Dragway"

Many know Middle TN Dragway as "The Valley" due to its location in Buffalo Valley, TN. Located twelve miles west of Cookeville, this 1/8th-mile track, which today runs under IHRA sanction, opened on April 16, 1967. It was called Middle Tennessee Drag Strip in the beginning, but also went by the name Buffalo Valley Drag Strip!

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    Our Normal Bracket Race Payout!

    Dates:

    3/21

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    4/11

    4/25

    More to come!

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    Rules of The Raceway

     Radio Station: Dial 88.1 on your FM radio to tune in to the racetrack PA system. 


    TECH RULES:
    (IHRA QUICK REFERENCE)

    All Bikes Need:

    • Front & Rear Brakes 
    • Chain Guards & Clutch Covers 
    • Taillight 
    • Full Face Helmet – Snell 2015 or Higher
    • Leather Boots or Shoes Above Ankles 
    • Leather Gloves 
    • Leather Jacket or SFI Spec 40.1/1 

    120 mph & faster:

    • Full Leathers or SFI Spec 40.1/2 
    • If it is a two piece suit,they must be zipped together at the waist 
    • Ignition cut off “Kill Switch” 
    • IHRA License 


    BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

    • Liquid Overflow 
    • Seat Belts 
    • Neutral Safety Switch 
    • Full Length Pants (No Shorts) 
    • Short or Long Sleeve Shirt 
    • Closed Shoes, Socks 
    • Battery Mounted Securely 
    • If Battery is Relocated an External Cut Off is Required. 

    9.00 E.T.:

    • Helmet – Snell 2015 or Higher or M 

    135 MPH or faster:

    • Roll Cage - Unless it is a full body car with an unaltered firewall, floor, and body
      (from firewall rearward, wheeltubs permitted)            

    6.50 – 7.49:

    • Aftermarket Rear Axles (6.99) 
    • Harmonic Balancer (6.99) 
    • Transmission Shield (6.99 or 135 MPH) 
    • Drive Shaft Loop 
    • Seat Belts (5 Point SFI) good for 2 years from time stamped 
    • Fire Jacket 
    • Arm Restraints (Open Cars)
    • Roll Bar 

    5.49 – 6.49:

    • Flexplate & Flexplate Shield (6.49 or 135 MPH) 
    • Helmet Snell 2015 or newer 
    • IHRA License 
    • Fire Jacket 
    • Open Body Needs Pants, Neck Collar, Arm Restraints & Gloves,Window net 
    • Roll Bar

    Parachute required 150 MPH and faster.

    Roll Cages are required for 135 MPH and faster.


    Bracket Racing Information & Rules:

    The Race Director’s decision is final in all circumstances. 

    • Bye runs carry. Car must stage under its own power for bye run. 
    • In the event all remaining competitors have used a bye, everyone is eligible, even if that means you get two byes back to back. Example-Bye at 5 and 3. 
    • Lane Choice determined by coin flip. Unless on ladder. Bye car has lane choice except for final round. 
    • The car number and dial-in must be on the left side of the vehicle before pulling out of the staging lanes, it may not be changed after that. Dial in’s will be displayed on the scoreboards. 
    • Check you dial-in before you stage, if it is wrong, tell the starter. If you stage, you accept it. Once you pre-stage you will be forced to accept the dial in RIGHT OR WRONG. 
    • Your dial in must be within the class requirements, and the must pass tech inspection for that elapsed time. If we catch a dial in outside of the class parameters, we will dial you in at the closest allowable dial in. 
    • There is no backing out of the starting beams if your opponent has any of the bulbs lit (unless the starter directs you to), you will be disqualified. Your final motion must be forward for staging.
    • When Staging “Deep”, do not stop your forward motion after the staging light comes on. Proceed to deep position and be ready. Deep staging is a luxury, not a right. A missed Deep Stage will not be rerun. To ensure a proper deep stage, you should deep stage before your opponent stages. 
    • All cars must have at least one working tail light. All motorcycles must have a working tail light mounted behind the seat or on the wheelie bars. 
    • Directions given by Race Officials, Safety Crew, and Security are to be followed. It is the law of the land. 
    • All Time Slip or Round Win Discrepancies will be addressed by Track Management, referencing IHRA sanctioning body rules.
    • Super Pro E.T. Maximum- 7.50 seconds
    • Sportsman E.T. Minimum- 7.50 seconds
    • Sportsman class prohibits Trans brakes, Pneumatics shifting, electric shifting, hydraulic shifting, delay boxes, starting line enhancers. 2 step only permitted with manual transmission vehicles. 

    The Race Director’s decision is final in all circumstances.


     TRACK RULES:

    • You must have a valid driver’s license to operate any motorized vehicle. Anyone found in violation, will themselves, as well as the racer they accompany, be ejected from the event. 
    • NO glass bottles. 
    • Use of Alcohol and/or Illicit Drugs is Prohibited. 
    • Minors Under 10 Years Old must be Under Adult Supervision. 
    • Speed limit, for all vehicles, in the pit area is 10 MPH. 
    • Any act of Physical or Verbal Aggression will not be tolerated. Such Conduct may result in Disqualification and/or Being Asked to Leave the Premises. 
    • Pit vehicles must have at least one headlight and one taillight. 
    • Crossing Center Line or Hitting Wall before the finish line is an automatic DQ. First or Worst. 
    • Lane Choice determined by coin flip. Unless on ladder. Bye car has lane choice except for final round. 
    • Courtesy staging will be enforced per IHRA rules. No Double Bulbing unless “DEEP” or you will be backed out. Special event rules may vary. 
    • No refunds will be given. Rain checks and break cards will be given where necessary and approved by race director. 
    • Cars with Power Adders must have a Diaper or Containment Tray. All vehicles running 6.49 and faster during test and tune or during competition must have an engine diaper or containment tray. 

    2026 IHRA RULEBOOK

    Contact: MiddleTNDragway@gmail.com

    680 Rock Springs Road, Buffalo Valley, TN, USA

    Mack Phann: (931) 265-4723

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