Neutral Safety Switch?

[DTs_PTGT]

I'd like to run my GT Cruiser at the track to see its 1/4 mile times, but the track's website says that all automatics are to have a "neutral safety switch" before they'll let it run.

Does anyone know what this "neutral safety switch" is? Is it already installed on the GT? If not, where can I find one and what will it cost? Does the auto'stick' transmission negate the need for this switch?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

[PT "Guru"]

it's on the car already...

when the car is in PARK or NEUTRAL, it will start, any other position it won't...

likewise on a manual transmission, gear shift in NEUTRAL, clutch pushed in, then the car will start....

hope this helps...

[gsxrtims]

I think a neutral safety switch means you can't start the engine while it is in gear. But I don't know why that would make a differance in drag racing?
Maybe it is a switch that locks out reverse so if you try to shift your auto trans you won't go through neutral in to reverse by mistake?
Well you got me.

[DTs_PTGT]

Thanks for the replies guys!

I hope you guys are right, but just in case, I've emailed the track (why didn't I think of that before you ask? I don't know!) and will post their reply once I get it.

[PT "Guru"]

Rules From Gulfport Dragway

Neutral Safety Switch: A functioning neutral safety switch is required on ALL vehicles. See Shifter.

Shifter: Stock shifters are fine. Any aftermarket automatic shifter must be equipped with a spring-loaded, positive Reverse lockout. A functioning neutral safety switch is mandatory.

So, you already have one, so you can race all you want...

have a good time!