The headline burnout event, with a $10,000 purse paid out 1st through 8th place. Runs are scored 0–100 on smoke and driving, with a 60-second minimum and 2-minute maximum (anything less is a DNF).

  Vehicle & Driver Requirements

• Steel wheels only — required
• Helmet required; pants required (jeans count)
• Both driver and passenger door handles must be visible and operational from the outside
• Cabin and bed must be free of loose items
• Complete firewall fortification with no exposed holes leading to the cabin
• Fuel tank must be securely mounted, properly vented, and preferably outside the cabin (or enclosed by a firewall)
• No passengers
• No electric vehicles; gas and diesel both allowed
• Drivers must use the vehicle registered for competition unless an official approves a swap
• Tires must be changed before returning to the pits

  Scoring (0–100 points)

• Immediate Smoke — up to 10 pts. Reward for smoking from the start.
• Continuous Smoke — up to 20 pts. No breaks; smooth transitions.
• Volume of Smoke — up to 20 pts. Bigger cloud = more points (judges account for wind).
• Use of the Pad — up to 20 pts. Use the entire pad during your run.
• Driving Ability — up to 30 pts. Flow, control, precision, speed, and aggression.

  Point Deductions

• Reversing: −1 to −10 pts
• Stopping or stalling: −1 to −10 pts
• Inflated tires: −5 pts per tire
• Not utilizing the full pad: −1 to −10 pts
• Crashing into a barrier that affects the run: −1 to −10 pts
• Spilling fluids (other than water): −1 to −100 pts (excessive spillage may result in a DNF)

  Disqualification

• Any alcohol or drug use — automatic DQ
• Any fluid leak other than water — DNF
• Failure to attend the mandatory drivers’ meeting may result in forfeiture of practice or DQ
• Non-compliance with rules or official instructions may result in DQ, expulsion, or a permanent ban from this and future events

Final decision-making authority lies with the pit boss and directors (Matt Ryce / Judges).

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