The PNSCA will follow the rules and regulations outlined in the 2010 NHRA rulebook with the addition of the following:

1. All cars will qualify for first round ladder. Any car entering which has not had a qualifying run (late entry) will be placed at the bottom of the ladder. 1st to pay will be first on the ladder, time will be recorded.
2. The ladder will be set by paid participants only. Racers shall make payment to the PNSCA Treasurer prior to qualifying.  Annual PNSCA Membership fee is $20.  Entry fee for each race is $60 for members, $70 for non-members.  $10 of entry fees go towards PNSCA expenses.
   NOTE: Each track has gate fees, which cover fees for tech, spectator, camping overnight, etc. PNSCA has no influence over track charges.
   
3. There shall be one or two qualifying runs per race.  If problems arise that cause first round to be run without qualifying runs, random pairing will prevail.
4. There will be no refunds once you have rolled into the water box for any qualifying session.
5. All lane choices are determined by coin toss.
6. Rain outs will not be rescheduled. FULL REFUND IF BEFORE FIRST ROUND, AFTER FIRST ROUND PRIZE MONEY IS TO BE SPLIT BETWEEN REMAINING RACERS. Points will be awarded to all competitors for the last round of eliminations completed, per the NHRA Rule Book: last round losers get last round points, last round winners get next round points.
7. No racer or crew member is allowed to talk to tower or track officials at any time concerning rules or infractions, this is the responsibility of PNSCA track representative. The PNSCA board members will be responsible for decisions regarding rules or infractions. All decisions are final and failure to accept the decisions will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.
8. Attending PNSCA Board members will settle any disputes or unusual situations at a race. If a PNSCA Board member is involved in the dispute, that PNSCA Board member will be excluded from participating in the resolution process.
9. Test runs are permitted after being eliminated from competition, provided that the track offers an open session for all participants.
10. Racing two (2) classes with one car at the same event is allowed as long as:
    • It is permitted by the track
    • The participant is ready to run when called to the lanes within a reasonable time frame or forfeit the round.
11. Once entry fees are paid, a racer agrees to abide by the rules of the PNSCA.
12. Races are scheduled with the best 8 counting towards year end championship and payouts.
13. PNSCA series points are awarded per NHRA Divisional rules (per the NHRA rule book) plus 1 point for entry into race. Racer is responsible for letting the PNSCA Treasurer know they are in attendance at the race.
14. All competitors must run with a current PNSCA series sticker on their car to be eligible for prizes.
15. The PNSCA pays Winner, Runner-up, and semi-finals finisher(s).
16. Tech inspection is the responsibility of the host track and their tech officials, who have final word on all technical rulings.