INDEX 8_50 RULES

8.50 index heads -up

To qualify for the 8.50 Index race, you must be 9.50 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.

(8) Eight or (16) Sixteen car qualified race field. Sportsman ladder

(Race Director has option to expand qualified field)

Race Drivers who are broke must notify the tower as soon as qualifying is completed.

1.      .4 PRO TREE, HEADS UP, NO BREAKOUT in effect (In a double breakout situation- Driver closest to 8.50 Index would be awarded the win),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.      Maximum tire 10.5 inches (Acceptable sizes include those stamped 31x10.5W, 33x10.5W, 29x10.5, or smaller)

4.      ONLY RACE FUEL NO ALCOHOL (Alcohol is being proposed for 2009 rules)

5.      Minimum vehicle weight 3000.lbs Big Block.
Minimum vehicle weight 2800.lbs Small Block.

6.      Racer is only permitted to race in one index class per event.

One Driver per car, the car may only go down the track one time for first round.

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

8.        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.

9.        Must be street appearing No Gutted Interiors, Carpeted Interior even if rear seat is removed.

10.    Must have door panels.(The interior should look clean and professionally done)

11.    RACECAR LETTERING ON WINDOWS ONLY.  Sponsor logos permitted.

12.    Height on hood scoop to be a maximum 9 inches.

13.    NO One-piece fiberglass front ends.

14.    Back half or STOCK SUSPENSION, PERMITTED

15.    WINDOWS, LEXAN PERMITTED. Roll down windows optional

16.    Must have Stock style front suspension

17.   NO FULL ROUND or SQUARE TUBE CHASSIS CARS

18.   On board FIRE Extinguisher is permitted and recommended.

19.    ELECTRONICS

20.   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.

ALSO see rules- (NHRA rulebook)

21.    (Delay boxes/Devices 8.2 under prohibited

22.    (8.7 Switches)

23.    (9.1 Computer) in the NHRA Rule Book

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION

24.    Trans Shield meeting SFI Spec. 4.1 Mandatory in all cars

Running quicker than 10.99 or 135 mph

25.    OIL RETENTION DEVICE (Diaper) Optional but highly recommended.

26.   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 Shifters prohibited Clutch release devices prohibited.  Trans brakes and 2 steps allowed.

27.   Single power adder- supercharged, nitrous oxide, or turbocharged engine combinations are permitted

28.   NOS PERMITTED- Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with any other power adder

29.     AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER: Permitted

30.    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING- Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Neck CollarMandatory in all cars running 135 mph or faster

31.    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 8.50 INDEX CLASS COMPETITIVE.

RACE DIRECTOR HAS ALL FINAL DECISIONS