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West Coast Hot Rod Association *Tentative*2013 Rules 12-19-12
All rules enforced at the discretion of the race director.
OUTLAW 8.5
(OUT)
Entry Fee................. $
WINNER................... $
R/U.......................... $
SEMI ....................... $
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Each 2013 event Class Winner and R/U will be laddered and run against each other during Qual at 2013 WCHRA Finals for 2013 Class Championship! Winner and R/U of WCHRA Finals will be first two spots on the Ladder for 2014 Championship!!!
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CLASS DESCRIPTION:
OUTLAW 8.5 is a heads-up class for any Rear Wheel Driven “Doorslammer”
type of vehicle. The class is based around a small 26 X 8.5 "non W" Slick or
235 Drag Radial,making OUTLAW 8.5, the Ultimate Driver/Tuner Class with
the intention of Limited tire size and weight requirements being the ultimate
limiting factors.
Power adders are allowed, including the use of Nitrous Oxide, Turbocharged,
Centrifugal and/or Roots Style Supercharged Combo's.
**Nitrous and Boost Controllers are permitted!**
*OUTLAW 8.5 will be run in the 1/8th Mile format*
CLASS GUIDELINES:
BODY:
The car must retain its original appearance and profiles. Aftermarket fiberglass
replacement panels (MUST BE STOCK APPEARING!) are limited to; hood, hood
scoop, fenders,doors, deck lids and bumpers.One piece front-ends are allowed
(Hood must be separate) and must retain factory grill,head lights, and marker
lights.The driver and passenger doors must open from inside and outside.
Lexan Windows are Permitted but must be Stock Appearing! .
Maximum allowed Front overhang is 45" Max measured from Front axle
centerline to forward most part of vehicle.
FIREWALL:
Must retain factory unaltered firewall, in factory location.
A cosmetic overlay is permitted.
HOOD / SCOOPS:
Forward facing hood scoops,within reason!, are allowed.
Plexiglass Scoops that bolt on top of Carb/Carbs,may also be used with Cowl
Induction hoods up to 6" tall.(Call if you have any questions!)
Fiberglass replacement hoods with "Factory Style" scoop(Cowl-Induction,
Thunderbolt, Six-Pack,Hemi, etc...) are preferred. No Grossly oversized
"Cowl Hoods" allowed.
*Air Cleaner protruding through Flat or short Cowl hood o.k.,no more than 4"*
*Discretion of race director*
INTERIOR:
Door panels, headliner(Prefered), carpet, dashboard are required. Back seat
may be deleted, but must have carpet covering the bare floor.
SEATS:
Two front bucket seats prefered, or one bench seat with upholstery required.
Seats must remain in the stock location.
BRACKET RACING AIDS:
The use of "Reaction Time Devices" Optical Sensors, Delay Boxes, etc,
is prohibited!
BRAKES:
All vehicles must have front and rear brakes.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION:
FRONT SUSPENSION:
Suspension components must all remain in stock locations.Direct bolt-on
A-arms are permitted. Tubular K-members that are a direct bolt on are
permitted. Sway bars may be removed.Aftermarket Bolt-on Front End kits
that use a strut to replace an a-arm type suspension for early Nova/Chevy II`s /
Mustangs,etc..are permitted (Chris Alston, Smith Racecraft, Fat Man,Heidts,
Scotts Hot Rods, T.C.I., etc..)
K-MEMBER:
Aftermarket factory-replacement-type K-member permitted, but must attach
to the chassis using only the original factory OEM-type mounting bolts.
REAR SUSPENSION:
Bolt on traction devices are permitted. Leaf springs may be relocated "inboard"
for tire clearance purposes,Mini tubs are permitted.
No full size wheel tubs will be allowed.
Ladder Bar type Suspension OK....(Must retain Stock Floor!)
**Aftermarket “Bolt In” 4- Links Permitted*(Heidts,T.C.I.,Alston,etc..) ^^^^^^^(Must have Stock Floor and Framerail!!!)^^^^^^^^^^^
FRAME & CHASSIS:
Stock frame rails must be retained in stock locations front and rear on Stock
Suspension Vehicles and Notching of rear frame rails for tire clearance is OK.
Rear Frame can be Notched,Sectioned or Replaced on Ladder Bar entries,but,
the Stock Floor must be retained(No Back-Half Chassis)
Sub frame connectors are permitted.
DRIVE TRAIN:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS:
Any OEM automatic transmission permitted. Aftermarket torque converter,
shift kit, valve body,shifter, and pan cooler are permitted. Trans brakes O.K.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
Manual transmissions are allowed.
Clutch/Automatics or planetary transmissions are not allowed.
All shifts must be made manually without the aid of electric,
hydraulic or pneumatic devices.
ENGINE:
Cross-Breeding is O.K.
ENGINE BLOCK:
Aftermarket Cast Iron & Aluminum blocks are allowed.
ENGINE MOUNT LOCATION:
Engine must remain in stock location. Engine may not touch the factory
unaltered firewall. **Motor plates are permitted**
CARBURETOR / THROTTLE BODY:
Any single or dual carburetor or throttle body set-up is allowed
NITROUS OXIDE:
All nitrous systems are allowed. Nitrous oxide commercially available,
thermostatically controlled blanket-type warmer accepted. Any other external
heating of bottles prohibited.The use of any agents other than nitrous oxide as
part of, or mixed with, this pressurized fuel system is prohibited. If an entry is
presented to tech as a non-nitrous weight break, all nitrous oxide lines,fittings,
solenoids, and bottles must be removed before car is allowed to pass tech.
SUPERCHARGER / TURBOCHARGER:
Roots Blowers are Legal,but,the highest point of Hat/Scoop cannot exceed
8" above stock Hood. **Screw Superchargers are not allowed**
Centrifugal Superchargers and/or Turbochargers are Permitted
All air entering the Supercharger or turbocharger must pass through the
inlet. Injection of any liquid, gas or any other substance into the inlet or
exhaust housing is prohibited(Excluding certain 4 & 6 Cyl Combos).
**Inlet Reducers may be used on Turbochargers**
Turbocharger size will be determined by measuring the smallest point
of the Inlet or Reducer.
EXHAUST:
Production type mufflers are required. No collector inserts permitted.
Modification or removal of muffler internals is prohibited (no gutting).
Side exit permitted,no bullhorn style exhaust! Exhaust may not
extend more than 3" beyond the body at exit point and cannot interfere
with the staging beams!
FUEL / FUEL SYSTEMS:
Gasoline/e-85 or Alcohol
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS / DATA RECORDERS:
Onboard diagnostic computers and recorders are permitted. Memory and
playback tachometers are allowed.
STEERING:
Rack and Pinion allowed on all vehicles.
STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
All cars are required to have working headlights and tail lights.
Brake lights & turn signals are (Prefered).
TIRES:
Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches. Front tires do not
have to be DOT approved.
Rear Tires:
*M/T,M&H,Goodyear,Etc… 26 x 8.5 Slick(Non W) or 235 Drag Radial*
Hoosier 26 x 8.5 Slick allowed
WHEEL BASE:
Must retain stock wheel base with a maximum variation right to left and front
to back of one inch.
WHEELIE BARS:
Wheelie bars are strictly prohibited.
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WEIGHT GUIDE:
Base Weight (All weights are race-ready, car with driver)
4 Cyl (Air Cooled) Boosted/N2o/Innercooled....................... 1750 lbs
4 Cyl (Inline) Boosted/N2o/Innercooled.............................. 2050 lbs
6 Cyl Single Turbo/S/C.(88mm/F1R/Xi-or Equiv)............... 2850 lbs
6 Cyl Twin Turbos/S/C.(76mm/F1A/YSI-or Equiv)............. 2950 lbs
6 Cyl (Inline)Single Turbo/SC..Boosted/N2o/Innercooled...... 3150 lbs
6 Cyl (Inline)Twin Turbo/SC..Boosted/N2o/Innercooled........ 3250 lbs
Small Block N/A.(Includes OEM B.O.P.)................................ 2500 lbs
Small Block N2o.(Includes OEM B.O.P.)................................ 2900 lbs
Small Block Roots.(Max 10-71).......................................... 3250 lbs
Small Block Turbo/S/C.(88mm/F1R/Xi-or Equiv)................ 3300 lbs
Small Block Twin Turbo./S/C.(76mm/F1A/YSI-or Equiv).... 3350 lbs
Big Block N/A .................................................................... 2900 lbs
Big Block N2o .................................................................... 3300 lbs
Big Block Turbo & S/C.(88mm/F1R/Xi or Equiv).................. 3400 lbs
******************No Big Block Twins! ****************
WEIGHT ADDS:
Ladder Bar and/or “Bolt In” 4-Links.(T.C.I.,Heidts,Alston,etc).. + 50 lbs
Small Blocks not using "True Wedge" or any "In-line Valve" Heads/
(Edelbrock/Yates HighPort part #'s 6049SC1 & 6049C3H)
or similar/GM Symmetrical/Splayed Valve................................. + 50 lbs
Big Blocks using Big Chief, Big Duke, Pontiac, Olds, Ford C & E
Profiler Cylinder Head or any similar Symmetrical/ Non-Conventional
Cylinder Heads......................................................................... + 50 lbs
Big Block & Small Block "Non O.E.M." Large Bore Space combos (IE..SBC 4.5 ... BBC 5.0+)....................................................... +100 lbs
Single Turbo combo using larger than (88mm)...................... +100 lbs
Single S/C larger than 10-71/F1R/Xi(Or Equiv)...................... +100 lbs
All Twin Turbos or S/C larger than 76mm/F1A/YSI(Or Equiv). +100 lbs
DEDUCTS:
M/T,M&H,Goodyear,etc... 26 X 8.5-15(Non Hoosier) Slick or any 235/60-15 Drag Radial.................................................... - 50 lbs
N2o& N/A...Small Block Ford,Chevy & Mopar W/Conv Head,
Factory..*20,*23,*18 Valve Angle and port location................... - 50 lbs
Single Stage Plate system with 4150 Carb............................. - 50 lbs
Single 4 Barrel *Blo-Thru Carbs* .............................................. - 50 lbs
Any Pre-1979 vehicles and/or Mid/Full Size Car/Truck................ - 50 lbs
Non-Innercooled Boosted Combos(Gas Only)......................... -100 lbs
Small Blocks 360 *** or less................................................... -100 lbs
Mod Motor Combos.................................................................. -150 lbs
6 Cylinder N2o or N/A Combos............................................... -150 lbs
^^^^^^Off N2o or N/A Small Block Weight^^^^^^^^
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WCHRA REQUIRED DECALS:
CLASS SPONSOR DECAL:
Sponsor decal must be installed on base of windshield on the passenger side.
(Bottom left hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)
SERIES SPONSOR:
Sponsor decal must be installed on base of windshield on the driver’s side.
(Bottom right hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)
EVENT SPONSOR DECAL:
Sponsor decal must be installed on base of windshield on the drivers side.
(Bottom right hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)
Decals will be available during registration at the WCHRA Event Trailer
CONTINGENCY DECALS:
All contingency decals may appear anywhere on the windows in a clear and
organized fashion.Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified.
Most decals are available at the WCHRA Event Trailer, but in the event the
WCHRA does not have the decals in stock, it is the racer's responsibility to
obtain the proper decals to be eligible for Contingency payout.
WCHRA Point System:
We will be calculating points at each event, and will crown a champion at the
conclusion of the season.
RACE DAY POLICIES:
SCALES:
After each qualifying and elimination pass, all cars must stop and weigh at
the track scales. If you lose in eliminations and your opponent fails to make
weight, you will be reinstated into the eliminations only if you made minimum
weight requirements. If both cars failed to make minimum weight, both cars
will be disqualified. It is the driver's responsibility to verify with each track
scale, the weight of his/her car prior to each race day.
There will be a 5lb error factor allowed.
TOW BACK & TOW VEHICLES
Permitted
BYE-RUNS:
Vehicles must take the tree, and run down the 1/8 mile.
* Unless told otherwise by Race Director*
All drivers and vehicles must meet current NHRA and track requirements.
*********Call if you have any questions: 661-816-9838 Tim*********
When The Flag Drops,,,
The Bull Chit Stops,,,
P. Engineer, Engine Builder
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