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(Revised January 16, 2008)

OUTLAW STREET

This class will be separated into two (2) 8 car qualified fields; a “Gold” field and a “Silver” field. The “Gold” field will recognize cars qualified number 1 through number 8 and the “Silver” field will recognize cars qualified number 9 through number 16. Each field of 8 will  race the 1/8 mile (New in 2008) and will eliminate using a sportsman ladder (1-5, 2-6, 3-7, 4-8), (9-13, 10-14, 11-15, 12-16) and a .400 pro tree. NHRA safety rules will be strictly enforced based upon competitor’s elapsed time and miles per hour. Cars must be tech approved before qualifying.

DESIGNATION: O/S followed by car number.

WEIGHT MINIMUMS: Full tube chassis cars must be a minimum of 2800 lbs.

Requirements & Specifications

BODY

BODY: Must be full-bodied vehicle (trucks, vans, wagons permitted) with 2 functional doors.

DECALS: No decals or lettering is permitted on any body panels. Windows only!

LICENSE PLATE: Car must have a license plate located on the rear of the car.

CHASSIS

CHASSIS: Summit Motorsports Park defines a “chassis car” as one that is fabricated from dimensional steel, either round or rectangular, or is the equivalent as determined by the race director. To be eligible to run a power adder, the vehicle must retain the stock factory front frame rails, front suspension mounting points and the stock factory firewall; the firewall may be “notched” for clearance. If a particular combination is creating conditions that are detrimental to the class, adjustments may be made at any time, at the discretion of Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.

ENGINE

ENGINE: Any internal combustion engine allowed with any modification. Only one engine may be used. No cubic inch limit. Full tube chassis cars are not permitted to use any power adders.

TIRES

TIRES: No tire restrictions.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Refer to the NHRA Rule Book.

SCHEDULE, TIMES & PURSE

Qualifying Times:               6:30 pm, 7:30 pm (Will start with Door Wars, followed by Outlaw Street)

First Round:                      8:30 pm

Run order:                         Qualifying - Door Wars, then Outlaw Street

                                        Eliminations - Outlaw Street Silver, Gold and Door Wars

Car & Driver: $30

Gold Purse:                               Silver Purse:

Win $1,000.00                          Win $ 250.00

R/U $ 500.00                            R/U $ 125.00

Semi $ 200.00                          Semi $ 75.00

Qtr $ 125.00                              Qtr $ 25.00

Total $2,400.00                        Total $ 625.00

$3,025.00 Guaranteed Purse!

2008 Dates: May 23, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19

Door Wars 2008

Sponsored by Rossler Transmissions & DeCerbo Construction

featuring the Holbrook Tool & Molding #1 Qualifier & Top Speed Bonus

(Revised April 21, 2008)

DOOR WARS

This class will be an 8 car qualified field using a professional ladder (1-8, 2-7, 3-6, 4-5) and a .400 pro tree.  This class will be contested in the 1/8th mile.  Only cars capable of running 4.90 or quicker in the 1/8th mile are eligible to compete. NHRA safety rules will be strictly enforced based upon competitor’s elapsed time and miles per hour. Cars must be tech approved before qualifying.

If a particular combination is creating conditions that are detrimental to the class, adjustments may be made at any time, at the discretion of Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park

DESIGNATION: D/W followed by permanent car number.

WEIGHT MINIMUMS: The minimum weight requirements for the series are as follows:

Small Block or V-6 (with/without nitrous): 2,150 pounds

Naturally Aspirated: 2,400 pounds

Nitrous Assisted: 2,475 pounds

Blower or Turbo: 2,700 pounds

**  Deduct 25 pounds for nostalgic race cars 1972 and older

**  Deduct 50 pounds for torque converter drive transmissions

**  Deduct 100 pounds for OEM type automatic transmissions

All cars will be required to stop at the scales following each qualifying and/or elimination round. Failure to stop at the scales will result in the forfeiture of the round and reinstatement of the competition.

RACE PROCEDURES

CHANGING DRIVERS: The car and driver may not be switched after the car and driver have qualified.

ELIMINATIONS: Should a qualified car break before the first round of eliminations, alternate(s) will be instated. However, the “qualified car” will receive first round money. Subsequent round money will be awarded to the “alternate”.

LANE CHOICE: In all cases, lane choice will be granted (in any pair) to the car with the lower elapsed time in either qualifying or the previous round of eliminations.

QUALIFYING: Cars must alternate lanes in qualifying. There will be two (2) official qualifying sessions unless legitimate circumstances prevent it, i.e. inclement weather, etc.

Once a car takes the green light or leaves before the tree in activated it is considered an official qualifying run. If a car breaks before the act of staging, you will be given until the end of the round to qualify.

STAGING: Once a car in directed into the bleach box, he/she will be required to run within two (2) minutes after being directed to do so or will be disqualified. Courtesy staging will be enforced.

STARTING: All cars must have a battery and starter and may only be “push started” in an emergency situation.

During eliminations, any vehicle starting a run before the tree in activated will be disqualified. A re-run will result only if both vehicles leave before the tree is activated.

TIMING SYSTEM: The Compulink Timing System with Auto Start will be used.

Requirements & Specifications

BODY

BODY: Must be full-bodied cars and trucks only with full fenders; no open body, roadster or funny car bodies allowed, hood, both doors and trunk must be operable. Convertibles must have top up.

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS

COMPUTERS: Onboard diagnostic computers are permitted.

ELECTRONICS: Optical sensors are not permitted.

CHASSIS

BALLAST: Any ballast must be secured, i.e. bolted as per the NHRA rulebook.

ENGINE

ENGINE: Any internal combustion engine allowed with any modification. Only one engine may be used. No cubic inch limit. Only one power adder may be used. No screw type blowers allowed. No nitro methane.

TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION: No restrictions. Power Glide must have SFI approved case.

TIRES

TIRES: No tire restrictions.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

All cars/drivers equipment must pass track safety rules and comply with all NHRA regulations. Chassis must meet certification for elapsed time and speed.

CLEARANCE: Three (3”) inch ground clearance is required from the front end to twelve (12”) inches behind the spindle.

ENGINE DIAPERS: All cars must have a diaper. The diaper must be pulled tight to ensure that no part of it trips the timing system.

SCHEDULE, TIMES & PURSE

Qualifying Times:      6:30 pm, 7:30 pm (No make up rounds)

First Round:             8:30 pm (A maximum of 40 minutes will be allowed between rounds)

Run Order:               Qualifying:  Door Wars, then Outlaw Street

                               Eliminations:  Outlaw Street Silver, Gold and Door Wars

Car & Driver: $50 (with up to 4 people)

PURSE:

Winner $1,500.00
R/U $ 700.00
Semi $ 250.00
Qtr $ 200.00
Total $3,500.00

#1 Qualifier: $ 250.00
Top Speed: $ 250.00

$4,000.00 Guaranteed Purse!

2008 Dates: May 23, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19