Next Years Classes

[danomt]

2009 races will be run with classes like IHRA rules specify. Although the names vary between IHRA and NHRA the concept is the same. The five classes we will have is Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, High School, and a couple of classes of Juniors. Depending on car count will determine what happens. Anyone can come to the meetings and make suggestions. 2009 rule books are out.
DanO

Break down of the times are not set in stone but will most likely be.
super pro.. 4.40 - 7.49
pro.......... 5.65 - 8.59
sportsman. 7.50 - slower

[ratikal]

Looks like a lot of overlap in the pro dept. 5.65 seems fast (way fast) for Pro . A 5.6 in the eight is in the 8's and a 8.59 is equal to a mid 13. A 7.5 eighth is approx mid/high 11's. I will look into the safety breaks and the common breaks and give you some more input. I dont have the answers (official opinions) right now.

Steve

[ratikal]

As per Billings Website (Quarter mile times) I put 1/8 mile in parantheses. The Malta track is a little quicker due to altitude.

Bracket Guidelines
Super Pro ET
7.00 - 11.99 (4's to 7.6)
.5 Full tree
Courtesy Staging - Required
Auto Start - On
Cross Talk - On
Electronics - Allowed
Computer - Prohibited unless stock OEM - See General Regulations in NHRA Rulebook.
Data Recorders - Prohibited - General Regulations in NHRA Rulebook.
Delay Boxes - Permitted
Transbrake - Permitted
Line Lock - Permitted
Automated Shifter - Permitted
Throttle Control - Permitted per NHRA Rulebook.
Ignition - Stutter boxes prohibited. Starting line and/or high side rev limiters permitted
Switches and Buttons - All switches and buttons must be standard mechanical connection type

Pro ET
10.00 - 13.99 (6.4 to 8.9)
.5 Full tree
Courtesy Staging - Required
Auto Start - On
Cross Talk - Off
Electronics - Prohibited
Computer - Prohibited unless stock OEM - See General Regulations in NHRA Rulebook.
Data Recorders - Prohibited - General Regulations in NHRA Rulebook.
Delay Boxes - Prohibited
Transbrake - Permitted
Line Lock - Permitted
Automated Shifter - Prohibited unless stock OEM - See General Regulations in NHRA Rulebook
Throttle Control - Must be manually operated by drivers. Electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics or any other device may in no way affect the throttle operation. A dead stop under the carburetor or gas pedal is permitted. Throttle timers prohibited.
Ignition - Stutter boxes prohibited. Starting line and/or high side rev limiters permitted
Switches and Buttons - All switches and buttons must be standard mechanical connection type


Sportsman ET
13.00 - 19.99 (8.3 to middle of next week)
.5 Full tree
Courtesy Staging - Required
Auto Start - On
Cross Talk - Off
Electronics - Prohibited
Computer - Prohibited unless stock OEM - See General Regulations in NHRA Rulebook.
Data Recorders - Prohibited - General Regulations in NHRA Rulebook.
Delay Boxes - Prohibited
Transbrake - Prohibited
Line Lock - Four wheel line lock prohibited. 2 wheel line lock permitted on non-drive axle.
Automated Shifter - Prohibited unless stock OEM - See General Regulations in NHRA Rulebook
Throttle Control - Must be manually operated by drivers. Electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics or any other device may in no way affect the throttle operation. A dead stop under the carburetor or gas pedal is permitted. Throttle timers prohibited.
Ignition - Stutter boxes prohibited. Starting line and/or high side rev limiters permitted
Switches and Buttons - All switches and buttons must be standard mechanical connection type

[Buicknut Starkey]

Steve
How fast is the "middle of Next week"..... Oh I know Mopar fast or is it Honda......no no I know Ford.
Now that I have stirred the pot. ;D ;D