Found this reminder on the NHRA site, I know it's been discussed before but a heads up just in case.
If this is not appropriate I'll take it down, sorry for the cut & paste. May apply to some.
Notice to all Las Vegas-bound participants
Thursday, April 08, 2010
All competitors attending the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals should be aware that you must obtain a Nevada Trip Permit prior to entering this state if the Commercial Motor Vehicle is not registered to travel in Nevada and any of the following apply:
The operator of the vehicle is a paid employee;
The operator of the vehicle is under contract;
You are a corporate entity;
You are required to obtain a business license;
You are required to obtain a USDOT number;
You are operating a tow vehicle (you must also be registered with the Nevada Transportation Authority: 775.688.2800 or 702.486.3303);
You are paid or sponsored to participate in an event or provide a commodity or service for sale; or
You are a vendor.
You may not need a Trip Permit if:
You are attending a special event for recreational purposes only; IE: Hot August Nights; Reno Rodeo; Air Races; Balloon Races; National Final Rodeo; Regional Special Events; etc.;
You are operating a vehicle registered with “Transporter” plates;
You are operating a vehicle registered with “Dealer” plates and have a NV special moving permit;
You are not eligible to claim business expenses from the event and any prize money earned during the event is required to be claimed as income on your Federal Tax return. (See IRS Publication 525)
For more information, please refer to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. Title 49 C.F.R. § 390.3 (General Standards) and Title 49 C.F.R. § 391.2 (Farm Vehicles; Beekeepers)
This list is intended to provide basic guidelines for determining trip permit requirements. It is not intended to be all inclusive. It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle being operated is not a Commercial Motor Vehicle (10,001 lb or more Combined Gross Vehicle Weight). If you have any doubts about the qualification of the vehicle, we recommend you purchase a trip permit.
If you have any questions regarding permit requirements, please contact the Motor Carrier Division at 775-684-4711 option 1.