INDEX 12_0 RULES

12.00 index heads -up

To qualify for the 12.00 Index race, you must be 12.50 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 1^st round loser monies. (Race Director has option to expand qualified field)

1.      . 5 PRO TREE, HEADS UP, NO BREAKOUT (In a double breakout situation- Driver closest to 12.0 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.      Minimum vehicle weight 2800.lbs

5.     ONLY RACE FUEL NO ALCOHOL

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

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 MUST ROLL DOWN.

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- (It means buy an NHRA rulebook)

         (Delay boxes/Devices 8.2 under prohibited)

         (8.7 Switches)

         (9.1 Computer) in the NHRA Rule Book

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION

14.  Transmission brakes are permitted.

15.  NOS PERMITTED AS WELL AS OTHER POWER ADDERS.

16.  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.

17.  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)

RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ANYTIME BEFORE OR

DURING EVENT/S TO KEEP THE 12.0 INDEX CLASS COMPETITIVE.

RACE DIRECTOR HAS ALL FINAL DECISIONS