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title: Driver Weight and Ballast
description: "1. Drivers must weigh a minimum of 180 pounds, including race clothing and helmet. Drivers weighing less than 180 pounds must provide non-liquid ballast to meet the minimum weight requirement. 2. Ballast may not consist of performance-related equipment, such as…"
url: "https://www.electrathonamerica.org/docs/driver-weight-and-ballast/"
updated: "2026-09-24"
category: Handbook / Vehicle Design Rules
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# Driver Weight and Ballast

1. Drivers must weigh a minimum of 180 pounds, including race clothing and helmet. Drivers weighing less than 180 pounds must provide non-liquid ballast to meet the minimum weight requirement.
2. Ballast may not consist of performance-related equipment, such as communication equipment or computers. Non-performance items, such as cameras or music systems, may be permitted as ballast provided they do not present a safety risk to the driver or other competitors.
3. Ballast must be removable for weighing and must be securely attached to the vehicle in a manner capable of withstanding an impact or rollover. If a vehicle loses ballast during competition, it will be black-flagged and disqualified.
4. Each driver is responsible for providing and securing the amount of ballast necessary to meet the minimum weight requirement.