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Old 04-11-2009, 10:41 AM   #1
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Default 2009 LSX Drag Radial Rules: Updated 7/6/09



Official 2009 Drag Radial rules have been posted. Following is a copy of the rules from the NMCA web site. I will put a direct link to the source at the end so please double check in case I miss something.

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JE Pistons LS DRAG RADIAL SHOOT-OUT

GENERAL OVERVIEW
This is a single POWER ADDER Shoot-out is a class developed for all LS powered GM cars and trucks.
All races are on a .400 Pro Tree and in a heads up format.
This will be an ALL RUN qualifying format.
Vehicles are required to be stock appearing and stock bodied.
All vehicles MUST pass NHRA/IHRA safety inspection for ET and speed.
A Sportsman ladder will determine running order.
Vehicles must be driven to staging and to scales, can be towed after scales
Vehicles are required to run GM Performance Parts Sponsor decal and GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout license plate


ENGINE
Only LS based small block engines are allowed.
Cast aluminum or iron block required
Displacement will be verified by using the P&G method
Exhaust must be directed away from vehicle, outlet must be rearward of front tire
Exhaust cannot pass thru any body panel
Zoomies are prohibited
Gasoline is the only fuel allowed
Cylinder heads limited to LS OEM or LS OEM “Style” aftermarket head.
Billet cylinder heads are prohibited
Racer must be capable verify legal part # head during inspection to be deemed legal.
Any modifications allowed to legal heads
Dry sump oiling systems permitted


BALLAST
Must be NHRA/IHRA approved mounting - Maximum 100# per individual weight bar
No loose or unsecured ballast allowed and will be grounds for disqualification

CARBURETORS/INDUCTION
Any style carburetor permitted, including split dominators - maximum 2-carbs
Any EFI permitted
Any intake manifold allowed, including sheetmetal/fabricated manifolds

TRANSMISSION
Any automatic or OEM style manual transmissions permitted (* see weights)
Any torque converter allowed. Lock-up type permitted.
Torque convertors not permitted with manual transmissions
Clutch-activated automatic transmissions (re: Clutch-flite) are prohibited

SUSPENSION
Aftermarket K-members permitted
Fully tubbed or mini tubbed wheelwells and notched frame rails permitted
Factory rear frame rails required in OEM location
Wheelie bars are permitted
Stock type suspensions, ladder bars and non-OEM 4-links permitted
Coilovers permitted
Front-wheel drive conversions prohibited

INTERIOR
Must be original appearing.
Floors must be upholstered, headliners required
Passenger seat and rear seat be removed
OEM appearing dash required

BODY
Forward facing hood scoops prohibited except for OEM type for non-nitrous applications
Forward facing hood scoops permitted for nitrous applications
Cowl induction hoods permitted, 6” max
OEM composite body panels permitted
Light-weight or fiberglass body pieces limited to hood, rear deck and bumpers
Overhangs must be OEM, Wheelbase must be OEM +/- 1”
Doors must be OEM material
Rear spoilers permitted, max. length 26”, may not be moulded into the body
Tinted windows are not permitted forward of the “B” pillar, per NHRA requirements


ELECTRICAL
Electronic driving aids prohibited
Throttle stops, delay boxes and auto shifters prohibited
Two-step, trans-brakes and line-locks are permitted
Functional headlights, taillights and horn required
Any aftermarket ignition permitted


TIRES-WHEELS
TIRES - FRONT: Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
TIRES – REAR: DOT Drag Radial Tires ONLY
The maximum allowed tire size is 295 as marked on the sidewall
ANY size wheel permitted
Bead-locks permitted

WEIGHTS
Power Adder Max CID Base Weight
Nitrous Oxide 500 2600
Blower 500 3400
Turbo 500 3400


POWER ADDERS
NITROUS OXIDE: Any nitrous system permitted including push systems. No maximum number of stages. The use of agents other than nitrous oxide as part of, or mixed in, the system are prohibited. Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with any other power adder. If entry is entered as a non-nitrous entry, all solenoids, lines, fittings, and bottles must be removed prior to technical inspection and any competition runs. Nitrous oxide systems must use gasoline only for the fuel enrichment circuit.
SINGLE CENTRIFUGAL SUPERCHARGER: Any single centrifugal racing supercharger permitted that fits the following criteria: Inlet diameter - external OD 6” maximum, impeller inducer diameter 5.5” maximum, impeller exducer diameter 8.0”, discharge diameter - external diameter 4.00” maximum, housing diameter (greatest external diameter of housing not to include discharge) – 12.0” maximum. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust housing is strictly prohibited. Supercharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum. Exotic material wheels prohibited.
SINGLE TURBOCHARGER: Accepted single turbochargers are permitted with the following requirements: 1) Turbocharger must be of conventional impeller and housing design and type. 2) Turbocharger is limited to a maximum size of 4.173” (106.0mm) - inducer wheel diameter at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing. 3) Inlet housing is permitted a maximum inlet diameter of 4.253” where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. 4) Compressor wheel to housing clearance must maintain a maximum of 0.080” clearance beginning from a) where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet of the compressor housing to b) the transition point where the trailing edge of the compressor wheel meets the volute. 5) All air entering the turbocharger must pass through the turbocharger inlet. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust housing is strictly prohibited. Turbocharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum. Exotic material wheels prohibited. The tips of the impeller wheel may not be stepped, cut down, or notched to meet impeller tip-to-tip dimension. (.500-inch will define the tip of the impeller wheel).
TWIN TURBOCHARGERS: Accepted twin turbochargers are permitted with the following requirements: 1) Both turbochargers must be of conventional impeller and housing design and type. 2) Turbochargers are limited to a maximum size of 76 mm/2.992” - inducer wheel diameter at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing. 3) Inlet housing is permitted a maximum inlet diameter of 3.072” where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. 4) Compressor wheel to housing clearance must maintain a maximum of 0.080” clearance beginning from a) where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet of the compressor housing to b) the transition point where the trailing edge of the compressor wheel meets the volute. 5) All air entering the turbocharger must pass through the turbocharger inlet. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust housing is strictly prohibited. Turbocharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum. Exotic material wheels prohibited. The tips of the impeller wheel may not be stepped, cut down, or notched to meet impeller tip-to-tip dimension. (.500-inch will define the tip of the impeller wheel).

http://www.nmcadigital.com/lsx/rules...lsx_dr_new.pdf
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Old 06-02-2009, 11:06 PM   #2
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New purse/prize information

PURSE:

LSX Drag Radial Class:

$3,000 Win + Jacket + Plaque + LSX Block From GM Performance Parts
$1,500 Runner-Up + Plaque
$700 Semis
$125 Quarters
$500 to Top Qualifier From Scoggin-Dickey
$500 to Best Reaction Time in Saturday's Qualifying From Scoggin-Dickey

New for '09...the "Average Joe" Award:

New for 2009, $1,000 will be awarded in Drag Radial to the "Average Joe," a racer in the middle of the pack at the end of Saturday's qualifying. Two or three names from the middle of the qualifying results for the class (2 if even number of racers, 3 if odd number of racers) will be put into a hat and the winner picked will receive the $1,000 award.
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Still love how we all have to buy a 400 dollar pair of tires for one race

Almost no drag radial car runs 295s anywhere. 99% of the cars are 275s or 315s

I could understand it if it increased parity and slowed the class down (like the turbo restrictions did)...but the 295s were shown to not have any effect last year.
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I am guessing you are on 315's? Borrow a set of 275s from the 275 guys maybe? If it were up to me, I would let them all in
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I am guessing you are on 315's? Borrow a set of 275s from the 275 guys maybe? If it were up to me, I would let them all in
275s are 28" tires...that ain't happening
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Old 06-25-2009, 12:28 PM   #6
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I feel the rules in drag radial should be RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG!!!... you have have 6k HP but if you cant control it on a drag radial you will lose the race... simple as that. I can understand weight rules and all that but turbosize is dumb. For the tire i would allow anything up to a 315.
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So this class has to be a GM "Bodied" car? I thought it just had to be powered by GM???
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yes they do want a GM body running LS power.
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So this class has to be a GM "Bodied" car? I thought it just had to be powered by GM???

Yup... same rules as every year.
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Rules updated today per NMCA announcement the class no longer requires a GM block. You can now use non GM aluminum or iron blocks.
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link to the schedule and pricing

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What was the winning ET's in this class last year?
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7.58 to a 7.60 was last years final.


I believe this year will be won by a 7.20-7.40 car
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7.58 to a 7.60 was last years final.


I believe this year will be won by a 7.20-7.40 car
Was that Paul Major?
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Thanks. I'm just trying to figure out which class to register for.
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Thanks. I'm just trying to figure out which class to register for.
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Nah. I don't like the format. Plus I suck on reaction time. lol
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Nah. I don't like the format. Plus I suck on reaction time. lol
Your in luck, since reaction time dosn't matter, just your ET.
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You wouldnt make it in drag radial then...
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