Roll Racing

Information, Rules, and Classes (DRAFT – 2/15/26)

Location: zMax Dragway – Charlotte Motor Speed Way

Date: August 28-29, 2026

Information

Roll Racing will be limited to a maximum of 80 cars, and spots are expected to fill quickly. Entries are available as either Race or Test & Tune (practice only). Participants may choose one or the other—you do not need to, and may not, purchase both. For those racing, all drivers will qualify together in a single class. Once qualifying is complete and everyone has made a pass, the field will be divided into three classes based on performance.

• Top Dog
• Outlaw
• Street

Roll Racing Class Entry participants will receive three qualifying runs (time permitting) followed by eliminations to determine the winners. The race format features a 40 mph start from the tree, race to the 1/4-mile. The win light will indicate the winner.

How to Register

To participate in Roll Racing at Mustang Week Charlotte:

1. Visit www.mustangweek.com
2. Purchase a Participant Ticket (required for all competitors)
3. Select and purchase your Roll Racing Class Entry ($125), or Roll Racing Test & Tune ($50).
4. You may participate in both drag racing and roll racing if you choose.
5. You must also purchase a participant ticket to get access to Mustang Week at ZMAX Dragway.

Registration Packages & Credentials

Your official Mustang Week registration package includes your registration credentials, event materials, and participation information. Registration packages will be mailed in advance prior to the event on or around August 7, 2026. If you register after the mailing cutoff date, or purchase at the gate (if available), you will need to pick up your credentials at on-site registration. All competitors must check in and obtain proper credentials before proceeding to tech inspection.

Tech Inspection

All Roll Racing vehicles must pass tech inspection before being permitted to compete. Tech inspection includes safety check and class rule check. Once approved, a tech sticker will be applied to your vehicle.

Rules

• Driver must have a valid state-issued driver’s license and be at least 18 years old.
• Must be Ford-bodied or a Ford Mustang, street-type car with stock chassis & frame rails.
• No stripped race cars.
• Must have 2 front seats and all glass, rear seat optional
• Must have mainly steel or OEM panels (doors, fenders, etc.).
• All vehicles must have functioning headlights and taillights and meet all track safety requirements.
• Sand Bagging
  • During eliminations, there will be a 5 mph breakout rule for the Outlaw and Street divisions (meaning no car can go 5.00 mph or faster than the number 1 qualifier in their bracket during eliminations). There is no breakout rule for Top Dog.
• Higher qualifying speed receives lane choice.
• Left lane will always set the pace.

Driving

• Driver must have command of their vehicle at all times.
• Avoid unsafe driving or loss of control
• Passengers are not permitted
• Crossing the center line will result in disqualification

Safety

• All Roll Racing participants are required to attend the mandatory driver’s meeting.
• Track officials and event tech inspectors have final authority on vehicle safety eligibility.
• All drivers must wear SA2015+ Helmet, closed toed shoes, long pants, long-sleeve shirt.
• MPH Safety Requirements
  • > 140 mph: SFI 3.2A/1 fire rated jacket, SFI fire rated gloves
  • >165 mph: SFI fire rated shoes
  • >180 mph: Highly recommended racers wear SFI 38.1 Head & Neck Restraint, plus 5-6 point safety harness and an FIA-rated aftermarket seat

Payouts

A $3,000 guaranteed total purse will be paid out across three classes:

• Top Dog – $1,500
• Outlaw – $1,000
• Street – $500

Each class purse will be split:

• 75% to the winner
• 25% to the runner-up

The top two finishers in each class will receive trophies and a cash payout.

Drag (and/or) Roll Racing Entry Includes:

1 race car (and if towed – 1 tow vehicle with 1 trailer and 1 pit vehicle (golf cart, etc.). (Race car must arrive with the truck and trailer and pit vehicle). All drivers and crew members must have a Participant ticket. Additional pit vehicles are $50 per vehicle.

Overall Rules – Roll Racing

The following rules, regulations, and procedures are established to promote fairness, safety, and orderly competition. By entering the event, all participants agree to abide by these rules as well as any supplemental regulations issued by Mustang Week or track officials. Officials reserve the right to interpret, amend, modify, or revise these rules at any time in the interest of safety, competition integrity, event management, or unforeseen circumstances. Any such decisions are final.

All vehicles must comply with applicable safety standards based on trap speed. It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure their vehicle meets or exceeds the required safety specifications for its performance level.

Driver Requirements

All drivers must wear required safety equipment appropriate for their vehicle’s speed classification, in accordance with safety guidelines. A valid government-issued driver’s license is required.

Responsibility

It is the sole responsibility of the competitor to ensure their vehicle complies with all class rules, safety regulations, and track requirements prior to competition. Mustang Week and track officials reserve the right to inspect any vehicle, equipment, or safety gear at any time. Failure to comply may result in disqualification without refund.

Entry Information

Mustang Week Charlotte is a rain-or-shine event.

In the event of inclement weather, track cleanup, timing system issues, oil downs, accidents, or other unforeseen circumstances, event officials reserve the right to adjust qualifying procedures, elimination formats, run schedules, or competition structure as necessary to complete the event in a safe and timely manner.

All entries are non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to weather-related delays or cancellations.