10.00 index heads -up
To qualify for the 10.00 Index race, you must be 10.50 seconds or quicker
Any racers performance that exceeds, in what is acceptable by NHRA standards,
For the E.T or MPH for the class they are racing will be banned from the class and possibly suspended.
Eight or Sixteen and over 28 cars qualified race field. Sportsman ladder. Racers on a more than (16) car ladder will not be awarded 1st round loser monies.
(Race Director has option to expand qualified field)
Race Drivers who are broke must notify the tower as soon as qualifying is completed.
1. .5 PRO
TREE, HEADS UP, NO BREAKOUT (In a double breakout situation- Driver closest to 10.0 Index would be awarded the win), in effect Quickest ET closest to Index, gets lane choice (NO DEEP STAGING)
2. MUFFLERS REQUIRED (Cars may be required to meet the 90 db reading for sound)
3. D.O.T TIRES ONLY (NO SLICKS)
4. ONLY RACE FUEL NO ALCOHOL
5. Minimum vehicle weight 2800.lbs
6. Racer is only permitted to race in one index class per event.
i. One Driver per car, the car may only go down the track one time for first round.
ii. A driver who owns two separate cars. They may compete in competition.
7. Auto Start set at 10 seconds for timeout, activated during qualifying and eliminations
BODY/INTERIOR
· FULL-BODIED
FACTORY REAR WHEEL DRIVE STREET TYPE CARS.
A ribbon-type window net
SFI Spec 27.1 is mandatory on
Full bodied cars that are required to have a Roll Cage.
· STOCK SUSPENSION, LADDER BARS PERMITTED
· NO FOUR LINK CARS
· No Gutted Interiors Two seats required and Carpeted Interior even if rear seat is removed.
i. Must have door panels
· RACECAR LETTERING ON WINDOWS ONLY Sponsor logos permitted.
NO LETTERING ANYWHERE ON THE BODY SURFACE OR THE HOOD.
· Height on hood scoop to be a maximum 9 inches.
· NO One-piece fiberglass front ends.
· WINDOWS, LEXAN PERMITTED.
8. NO WHEELIE BARS
9. NO BACK HALF
CARS OR SQUARE TUBE CARS
10. NO ROUND TUBE CHASSIS CARS
ELECTRONICS
11. Bracket Racing Aids: NO Throttle stops No Electric shifters Optical sensors. . NO DELAY BOXES OR OTHER DRIVER AIDED ELECTRONICS. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic, that permit the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting line is prohibited.
progressive Nitrous controller system permitted.
12. NO Throttle Stops
13. ALSO see rules- (NHRA rulebook)
· (Delay boxes/Devices 8.2 under prohibited)
· (8.7 Switches)
· (9.1 Computer) in the NHRA Rule Book
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
14. Trans Shield meeting SFI Spec. 4.1 Mandatory in all cars- Running quicker than 10.99 or 135 mph
OIL RETENTION DEVICE (Diaper) Optional but highly recommended.
15. Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Neck Collar, Mandatory in all cars running 135 mph or faster
16. Transmission brakes are permitted.
17. NOS PERMITTED AS WELL AS OTHER POWER ADDERS.
18. OEM or aftermarket transmissions with a maximum of 5 forward speeds permitted, including clutchless models. Any gear change must occur from direct action by the driver. Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, etc. shifters prohibited.
19. NO DRAGSTERS
YOU MUST MEET ALL NHRA AND NJ STATE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
IF you are caught cheating you will be banned and NHRA will be notified
(NHRA and VALID STATE DRIVERS LICENSE along with CHASSIS Certification)
Note: No car will be allowed to go faster than the Chassis is certified for by NHRA.
RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ANYTIME BEFORE OR
DURING EVENT/S TO KEEP THE 10.00 INDEX CLASS COMPETITIVE.
RACE DIRECTOR
HAS
ALL FINAL DECISIONS
