1. All classes will be run on a .4 pro tree except Street Eliminator and Junior Dragster, which will be contested on a .5 pro tree. No antifreeze allowed except for Street Eliminator entries.
2. Deep staging allowed at your own risk. The starter will not hold the tree. "Sure Start" will not be activated on the tree, so knocking off top bulb during the staging process will not result in an automatic red light. "Auto Start" is activated so once all four staging lights have been lit, the tree will automatically activate randomly around 1.5 seconds after last stage light was lit.
3. Courtesy staging (both top bulbs lit before final staging begins) will be enforced. (Although, if a driver stages when his/her opponent has turned on both lights, he/she has accepted that run.) The starter will back the driver who turns both bulbs on behind the line for one re-attempt at staging properly. If the driver once again fails to courtesy stage, then the driver may be disqualified and the win will go to the other lane if intentional. This will be decided at the discretion of the starter. Staging games will not be tolerated. Once three stage lights have been lit, the unstaged driver will have 10 seconds to fully stage before tree will be activated or he/she will receive a red light. Once both drivers have prestaged, the starter will give ample time for final staging to begin. After that, starter will motion BOTH drivers into the beams. After the second motion by the starter, ten seconds will be given before the tree will be activated and if either or both drivers have not final staged, they will be disqualified. Only in the final round will the round be re-run in the event that both drivers get red lighted. The word "courtesy" also applies towards the racers in the water box behind you waiting on their run. In 6.00, 7.00, and Pro Tree Eliminator, no burnouts under power across the starting line.
4. Cars must come to lanes when called. After the third and final call, the round will begin. Those drivers who may be entered in multiple classes will be given enough time to complete their rounds. A driver can only enter one car per class. No two drivers can enter the same car in the same class. A driver may enter multiple classes with the same car or multiple cars. ***Any non-qualifier of a class with a qualified field (Super Street, Performance Street) may enter Pro Tree Eliminator at no extra cost. No single runs allowed during qualifying if two entries are available in staging unless staging director allows it due to certain circumstances. Card system will be used for lane choice during qualifying if necessary.
5. Properly secured fire extinguisher is required on all entries running 7.49 or quicker in all classes. On board fire system is required on all entries in Super Street, and 4.90 index. It is recommended on all entries. Aftermarket axles, axle bolt in retaining device, and long studs required on all entries running 6.49 or quicker. All entries must be able to stage without interference from low hanging parts of the car. Front ends must be high enough (3") to clear staging beams. All entries must be at least 3" off the ground to at least 12" behind front tires. You must stage with the front tires only. No "intentional" down track stutters permitted. Entries with throttle stops for other organizations must have them disabled.
6. All cars running a PTRA class must report to tech the first event they enter. A yearly tech will be available at any event for 7.00, 6.00, 4.90, 4-5 Second Shootout, Pro Tree Eliminator, Street Eliminator, and Junior Dragster. However, all entries will be subject to spot checks anytime. All other entries (heads-up categories) will have to report to tech at every event. Entries that have a yearly tech must turn their tech cards in to the official central tech location, not an official that happens to be nearby.
7. After first round, entries in all categories except Super Street, Performance Street, True Street and 4.90 Index, will be placed on a sportsman ladder at the round of eight cars or less based on reaction times from the previous round . Until that point, they will run at random as they enter the lanes. Lane choice will be determined by the card system if necessary. This system will be in place until they are placed on a ladder and it will be set for the rest of the event. PTRA tech official will conduct the card system and has final say.
8. In 6.00, 7.00, 4-5 Second Shootout, Pro Tree Eliminator, Street Eliminator, and Pro Tree Junior Dragster, the first round bye run (if available) will go to the number one qualifier. In Pro Tree Eliminator, 4-5 Second Shootout, Street Eliminator, and Pro Tree Junior Dragster last round of qualifying, all entries will dial in and the closest to their dial will be considered low qualifier, thus receiving qualifying points (1st thru 5th). (Reaction time will be used as the tie breaker for qualifying.) After that, reaction time from previous round will determine subsequent byes. Bye runs do not carry over if not used. If the driver has already had one, then the next best reaction time will be in line. Once placed on a ladder, bye runs are set for the rest of the race, and lane choice goes to the best reaction time in previous round. Ties will be broken by closest to dial/index, then by mph for lane choice. In the event that a class has less than eight cars for first round, but more than four, cars will be paired at random in the lanes and be placed on a ladder second round. In the event that the last round of qualifying is cancelled, the best reaction from the previous round will be pulled for the first round bye.
9. In Super Street, True Street and Performance Street, cars are placed on a sixteen car ladder pro style, i.e. 1 runs 16, 2 runs 15, etc. Bye runs are set for the entire race. Lane choice will be determined by qualifying for first round, then the quickest elapsed time from previous round for the remainder of the race. Ties will be broken by reaction time, then by mph for lane choice. If 25 or more entries in either class, it will be placed on a 32 car pro ladder. In all classes, a driver must win a round to be eligible for payout despite the number of entries.
10. Bye runs must only stage and take the tree to get the win. Excessive testing of transbrakes in the staging lanes is prohibited. Neutral safety switches and On/Off switches must be functional. A minimum of (1) rear light must be ON during night racing or qualifying. All winners and runner-ups must return to the staging lanes for contingency and tech verification.
11. Once two cars are paired in staging, it is a race. If a car can't or loses fire, it will get two minutes to fire. At that point, the remaining driver gets a competition single, not a bye. Once either car begins a burnout, and a car loses fire, the driver will be given one minute to refire. The opponent will take the single run after the minute has passed. At the end of a round, once the final car or pair (including a bye run entry) has been sent from the head of staging and into the burnout area, then the round for that class is over. Late arrivals will be sent back to the pits. Staging director has final say as to whether an entry is in the “lanes” on time. At Mooresville Dragway, the top of the staging lanes will be considered “in the lanes on time”.
12. Helmet/belt requirements: Super Street, True Street, 4.90 Index, 4-5 Second Shootout and Pro Tree Eliminator entries running 5.49 or quicker will be required to have a Snell 2000 closed face helmet. In all other classes, a Snell 95 or newer helmet is required. All belts must be no older than four years from the date of manufacture. A grace period will be given as long as tech officials deem the existing belts/helmet safe.
13. No one without drivers license, or not of proven legal driving age will be allowed to operate a vehicle on host track property. Valid I.D. may be required if in question.
14. Absolutely NO ONE under the influence of ANY amount of drugs or alcohol will be permitted on the track (including drivers and crew).
15. Unsportsmanlike conduct or fighting will NOT be tolerated. Drivers are responsible for their crew members. Consequences may include but are not limited to forfeiting of all points and winnings.
16. Winnings must be picked up at the timing tower or payout window on race day. No winnings will be mailed.
17. By entering an event, all drivers are releasing rights to the series promoters to use their names or likenesses in any media promotions for PTRA events. We want to promote you, the racer.
18. Any car deemed unsafe by the track officials for any reason will be disqualified from competition (including excessively ill-handling or dangerous driving). Event coordinator has final decision on all matters including safety, raceworthiness, legality, and unsportsmanlike conduct.
19. "Cheating" may result in suspension from PTRA competition. This includes but not limited to: using a timed throttle stop in an index class, changing weight between the scales and an actual run in Super Street, True Street, or Performance Street, etc. Any driver caught with hidden devices in his/her car, attempting to deceive tech or during qualifying or eliminations, will be suspended for one calender year, and be required to pay a reinstatement fee to race with the PTRA again. Race Director has final say. Engine diapers must NOT interfere with staging beams anytime during run or pass will be disqualified. Where appropriate, a suspension may include the vehicle, driver, and crew members.
20. Protest Procedure: In all classes, a competitor may protest another competitor by putting up a $100 protest fee. Of that, $25 will be kept by the PTRA. If the protested vehicle is found to be legal, $75 will be forfeited to the protested driver. If the protested vehicle is found to be illegal, $75 will be returned to the protester, and the driver of the illegal entry will lose all points, winnings, and entry fees for that event and may be subject to a suspension or permanent expulsion from the PTRA and all PTRA sanctioned events in the future. Random spot checks can and will take place throughout all events. A cubic inch protest must be made within ten minutes of the end of the last qualifying round. All protests must be made by a competitor entered in the same class on the day of the event. At all events, any competitor is subject to a P and G cubic inch test. In Performance Street, all new entries or changed combinations, i.e. PTRA seals broken, must be P & G tested prior to qualifying. In the event that an entry tests over the limit (421 c.i. small block, 471 c.i. big block), the driver will have the option to tear down and be measured. Timing may not guarantee the ability to race that day. As an option, competitors that fall in this category may contact the PTRA and two officials can schedule a P & G and/or measuring appointment prior to an event. In all classes, random spot checks can and will be performed in the staging lanes. The protest procedure will require the protesting party to fill out a signed form.
21. If an event is ended before completion after second round has been completed, the purse will be split evenly between the remaining drivers of each category and points will stop accumulating at the last completed round of competition for a class. The PTRA and the host track has final decision on whether a race will be rescheduled or cancelled. If a class is down to the finals, then both drivers will receive runner-up bonus points (20) in addition to their round win points up to that point. If a class is down to the semifinals, all three or four drivers will receive semifinal bonus points (5) in addition to their round win points up to that point. Otherwise only points accumulated thus far will be awarded in the event of a rainout or cancellation. If the event is cancelled before the end of second round, track and PTRA will make a determination based on schedules, time of season, etc. If an event is cancelled before the date due to a pending bad forecast or other problem, it may or may not be rescheduled. Always be prepared to finish an event the following day if track schedule will permit it.
22. Once the final qualifying round has begun for a particular category, no break passes/tech card refunds will be granted for that class. If a tech card refund is given before the final qualifying session, that entry's qualifying pass will be stricken from the qualifying sheets and NO enter points for the event will be awarded. If an entry arrives late for a qualifying attempt and the next class has begun, the entry will be allowed to make a "shake down" run that will not be counted towards qualifying. Once the next class has ended its session, no run will be allowed at all unless that entry has not taken the tree at that event. Race Director has final say and may allow a shakedown due to certain circumstances.
1. By joining the PTRA, a driver is entered into points for one class. A driver can enter more than one class. Champions are encouraged to use the number 1 in their respective categories. Competitors should use the following prefixes in front of their number, in the other respective classes:
7.00: 7.00 Index
6.00: 6.00 Index
SS: Super Street
PS: Performance Street
TS: True Street
PTE: Pro Tree Eliminator
SE: Street Eliminator
JD: Junior Dragster
4-5 Second Shootout: Existing number and IHRA or NHRA prefix accepted
2. Competitors will earn points from all events in the following manner:
20 points-enter a legal entry into category
10 points-per round won
10 points-run off win bonus (4-5 Second Shootout only)
30 points-win bonus
20 points-runner-up bonus
5 points-semi bonus
5 points-number 1 qualifier bonus
4 points-number 2 qualifier bonus
3 points-number 3 qualifier bonus
2 points-number 4 qualifier bonus
1 point-number 5 qualifier bonus
4. Contingency decals allowed on approximately one half of body panels and on back side glass and rear glass only. Please keep as neat as possible.
5. Competitors need to enter the points program at the tech trailer to be eligible for points during the first race to be claimed. The cost to join the PTRA will be $50 for the year. This includes one class points entry, T-shirt and required decals . Any additional class points entry will cost $10. Points cannot be transferred from one class to another by a driver. Points cannot be retro-accumulated. Points totals begin when a driver enters the program. Drivers can enter points in multiple classes. Drivers can also join the PTRA/points by downloading the form on headsupsuperseries.com, and mailing it in. All Street Eliminator and Junior Dragster participants automatically enter points at no charge by entering an event.
Race Payout
(In 6.00, 7.00, and PTE, $50 will be paid ot round of 1/4's if 32 or more entries)
Ace High Performance 7.00 Index
Win : $900
Runner-up: $200
Semifinals: $100
Tech Card: $50
(24 car minimum)
Mr. B's Speed and Custom 6.00 Index
Win : $1100
4 & 5 Second Shootout
Racing Performance Motorcoaches Open Body
Win : $500
1/4's: $50
Hickory Enclosed Trailer Sales Door Car
Win: $500
Semi: $100
WINNER OF EACH SEGMENT RUN FOR ADDITIONAL $1000
Performance Plus Connection 4.90 Index
Win : $1200
Runner-up: $500
Semifinals: $150
Tech Card: $100
Gaston Used Auto Parts & Recycling Center Performance Street
Win : $800
(12 car minimum)
(16 car field)
TJ Motorsports Super Street
Win : $1000
Fire Place Solutions Pro Tree Eliminator
Muscle Motorsports True Street
Huntersville Carquest Street Eliminator
Win : PTRA Cup
Free Tech Card with paid spectator fee
Big Sexy Motorsports & Midtown Sundries Junior Dragster
100% Payback
Car and Driver: $20
POINTS FUND
All champions receive jacket and gold card for 2013
Super Street, Performance Street, True Street, 4.90, 6.00, 7.00, Pro Tree Eliminator, 4-5 Second Shootout
1. $500
2. $200
3. $100
4. $100
5. $100
Street Eliminator, Junior Dragster
1. $200
2. $100
3. $ 50
4. $ 50
5. $ 50
2012 Contingency
Decals and products must be on vehicle during all elimination rounds!!!!
All winners and runner-ups must report to staging lanes immediately after final round for tech and contingency verification and MUST fill out a contingency claim form each event!!
Mickey Thompson
Drive Tires
All Classes
Winner: $100
Runner-up $50
PTC
One only: Converter, Trans or valve Body.
All classes
Runner-up: $50
Holcomb Motorsports
6.00, 7.00, and Pro Tree Eliminator
Winner: $ 50
Runner-up: $25
(In store credit)
S.T.T. Safety Equipment
Cam lock belts
Winner: $50
(Credit voucher)
Performance Plus Connection
Super Street, True Street and Performance Street ET Record (best of the event).
Must have decal on car to qualify
$100 credit voucher
1. 7.00 is the index/dial-in for all cars in this eliminator designed for full body door cars only. No full tube chassis cars. Stock suspension or back half cars only. Substantial portion of stock frame rails required on back half cars. Aftermarket K-members, control arms, steering, rack and pinions allowed. Smith Race Crafter or popular bolt on Chevy II front clips will be allowed if car retains factory firewall and a substantial portion of the factory floorboards. This applies to both stock suspension and back half entries.
2. Any tire size allowed. Functional tail light mandatory. Must run at night for safety. Neutral safety switch required. External on/off battery cut off switch at rear of car is required.
3. Transbrakes, two-steps, RPM switches, electric or air shifters are allowed. No timed throttle stops may be used. All methods of throttle stoppage must be mechanical and must be stationary entire run. Delay boxes are allowed. Timers may only be used for shift point. Timer outputs may not be connected to any downtrack throttle stop device or be used to activate nitrous or retard. Any linkage that must remain on vehicle for throttle operation must not have any connections. No "intentional" down track "stutter" allowed. Programmable ignition boxes must have all timer, slew rate, and timed retard functions inoperable. No progressive controllers. Spot checks will be conducted at random in the staging lanes or water box.
4. Approved helmet required. Fire jacket meeting SFI 3.2A-1 mandatory. Long pants required. Six point roll bar required on all vehicles. Full roll cage is highly recommended. Five point safety harness in good working order is required. Driveshaft loop required on all vehicles. Engine diaper highly recommended. All cars should meet guidelines for IHRA safety and general rules for sportsman cars running 7.00 as listed in the IHRA rulebook.
1. 6.00 is the index/dial-in for all entries in this eliminator designed for full body door cars or left hand steer street roadsters only. All chassis types are acceptable. All cars must have fenders covering front wheels. Driver should not be able to see front wheels from cockpit. Left hand driver position must be retained. No altereds.
4. Approved helmet and neck collar required. Fire jacket and pants meeting SFI 3.2A-5 required. Approved fire retardant shoes and gloves required. Roll cage is required. "Halo" and down bars mandatory. Five point safety harness in good working order, and driveshaft safety loop required in all cars. Engine diapers and head restraints highly recommended. All cars should meet guidelines for IHRA safety and general rules for sportsman cars running 6.00 as listed in the IHRA rulebook.
1. This a 4.90 Index division for body cars only. No down track timed throttle stops are allowed.
2. Certified chassis required by IHRA or NHRA. All safety gear required, including -5 jacket, -5 pants, shoes, neck restraint, gloves, and on-board fire system. Parachutes are recommended to be used on full passes. Engine containment device highly recommended.
1. This eliminator is designed for American made cars and trucks and is modeled as a "junior" version of Super Street. Entries will qualify as a sixteen car field and be placed on a pro style ladder first round. If 25 or more cars, then the field will be set on a 32 car ladder. Winner and runner-up may be teched after final round for contingency and tech verification. Entries will be expected to alternate lanes during qualifying. Card system will be used for lane choice during qualifying if necessary. Staging lane director has final say.
2. The goal of Performance Street is for the entries to resemble the street version much like Stock and/or Super Stock. Any fiberglass components must be stock appearing and not noticeable. This includes hoods, deck lids, and bumpers. Two front seats and carpeted floor required. No forward facing hood scoops or any type of air induction system that receives fresh air from the front or sides of the vehicle. A sealed off rear exit cowl hood is permitted. Lexan windows are allowed. Any “spoiler” on the front of the vehicle must also be stock appearing for the make and model of vehicle. Covering front end openings for aerodynamics is acceptable but must be approved by tech. Vehicles may not be lowered for the purpose of tripping the top end beams. The intention is that all entries start and stop the clocks with the front tires.
3. Stock suspension only. Very limited modifications allowed. No coil over conversions on rear. Bottom of shock mounting position may be moved over on leaf spring vehicles for tire clearance. Leaf springs may be moved over for tire clearance. Mild "wheel tubbing" is allowed for tire clearance. Traction bars and cal-tracks are legal with use of any automotive type leaf springs that fit in factory locations. Adjustable control arms are allowed on factory 4-link cars. Air bags are permitted. Front suspension must remain stock type for vehicle. Adjustable shocks such as Lakewood, Comp Engineering or QA-1 are permitted. Aftermarket bolt on K-members and front clips such as Smith Racecraft are permitted if they retain the OEM configuration (i.e. control arms) NO wheelie bars permitted. Anti-roll bars are permitted. Mufflers or collector inserts required.
4. Only 110 and 112 pump octane "purple" or "blue" fuel with no additives allowed. Specific gravities will be checked randomly. A fuel valve or some method of taking a fuel sample safely from the carb area required. Traditional 4150 style carb only. Big block entries may run a 1/2 " spacer between carburetor and intake. Small block entries will be allowed to run up to 1" total of spacer.
5. Dual plane intake required on entries of 366 cubic inches or larger. No other type of intake will be allowed. Port matching to heads is permitted. No epoxying of runners, or extrude honing. Upper plenum area must not be modified from original manufacturer design. No air gap style allowed. No tunnel under the plenum area. Edelbrock Performer, Performer RPM, Weiand Action Plus, Weiand Stealth, Holley Dual Plane, Professional Products equivalent, or stock OEM dual plane are the ONLY accepted intakes allowed. Exception: Edelbrock Air Gap style intakes are allowed on engines with cubic inches up to 394. Machines with 365 cubic inches or less may run any cast single four barrel intake.
6. On entries with 335 cubic inches or smaller, a single bar plate nitrous system will be allowed. No larger than a true -4 braided line will be allowed, as well as only one bottle. No bottles mounted in the engine compartment area. No retards, progressive controllers, RPM switches or timers (digisets) allowed. All nitrous systems must be activated by a wide open throttle switch. No other method of activation will be permitted. A relay that switches during transbrake activation is permitted. Maximum jet size will be 65 and only conventional style solenoids will be permitted with one nitrous, one fuel, and one purge, directed away from the intake area.
7. Minimum weight requirements: Big block entries-3300 pounds, small block NA entries-3000 pounds, small block nitrous assisted entries-3100 pounds. Big block max cubic inch allowed is 470. Max small block cubic inch allowed is 420. 100 pounds will be deducted for a clutch style manual transmission. No clutchless manuals allowed. (Jerico type permitted). Aluminum headed entries will add 50 pounds. Any entries under 336 cubic inches naturally aspirated may deduct 100 pounds. Minimum weight for ANY entry is 2900 pounds.
8. Any conventional, OEM style, readily available, out of the box cylinder head is permitted. Porting is permitted. Aluminum heads are allowed. If stock type dual plane intake will fit WITHOUT any spacers or modification, then the cylinder head will be deemed legal, as long as it is conventional in design (i.e. no 18 degree heads on SBC). Intakes cannot be cut and put back together. Stock OEM or after-market cast iron blocks only. No aluminum blocks except where noted below. No dry sump. No vacuum pumps.
9. No programmable style ignition boxes allowed. No retard functions permitted on nitrous assisted entries. Only ignition boxes that offer nothing but 2 step or 3 step rev limiters will be permitted in vehicle on nitrous entries. No traction contol devices or timers. Transbrakes are permitted. Air or electric shifters allowed. No data logger systems allowed. No sensors and/or wires allowed that transfer any data related to wheel or spindle speed, or driveshaft/yoke speed. Standard type EGT permitted.
10. Factory EFI will be permitted on 6.2 liter and smaller late model entries. NO aftermarket fuel injection setups such as FAST or any other stand alone units. Tuning must be done by a handheld unit or chip only. No laptops. 90 mm maximum single throttle body or 52 maximum twin throttle bodies. NO bread box style, or sheetmetal intakes. only cast or plastic intakes. NO EXTRUDE HONING, (can only be gasket matched to cylinder heads).
11. On engines that never came with a distributor ( IE 4.6 Ford, GM LS, Late Chrysler Hemi) that use an MSD controller such as the 6010,6011,6012,6013 in order to run a carb MUST have all retard functions disabled in N20 combos under the 335 CI rule. All other carbuerated nitrous entries must use an analog style ignition without any retard functions. Digital type ignition boxes with retard functions are permitted on all motor combinations. No programmable ignitions allowed.
12. If a particular vehicle came with an aluminum block, it will deemed legal in 96 & newer entries only. Must be factory for car make and model.
13. Working tail lights mandatory and must be used at night. Approved helmet required. Single layer fire jacket and fire pants meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 required. Driveshaft loop, axle retaining devices (c-clip elimimators), SFI flexplate, and SFI balancer required. External battery disconnect at rear of car is required and must be labeled. Window net and neck support highly recommended. A full cage including “halo” and front down bars is required.
14. Maximum size tire allowed is a M/T 26 X 11.50 ET Street tire. This tire measures 26 x 10. Hoosier Quick Time Pro, M&H Cheater Slick or 275/50 drag radial DOT tire allowed and other manufacturer's equivalent. Maximum ten inch wide wheel. No beadlock wheels.
15. PTRA reserves the right to amend rules as needed to maintain the integrity, fairness, and purpose of this class, or if any combination routinely outperforms all others. If needed, nitrous jet maximums may be changed to keep a level playing field. Any competitor found to be illegal during any type of spot check will be subject to suspension and will forfeit all winnings.
*BODY & GLASS:
must run PTRA logo on car for points only.
Must have working headlights, tail lights, Stock appearing interior, carpet, door panels, factory
"type" dash, stock floor pans, stock firewall.
single seat ok.
Lexan permitted must be neat in appearance.
forward facing hood scoops and rear wings ok.
fiberglass is ok anywhere on the vehicle as long as its neat in appearance and the vehicle makes weight.
*SUSPENSION:
No wheelie bars or 4 link suspension.
must have stock type suspension with factory frame rail or ladder bar with factory frame rail. notched frame rails are ok.
Coil overs and anti roll ok.
*TIRES:
-Maximum rear tire size allowed is 275/60-15 designation or 28x12.50 ET Street Type Tire.
Tire must be used as intended from manufacturer. No alterations
permitted.
race front runners are highly recommended !!!!!!!!
*POWER ADDERS:
Single type power adder only.
nos:
no multi stages.
if your car has a 2nd kit for racing other classes , it must be fully capped off at solenoids and lines . if not you will not race no exceptions !!!!!!!
no splitting of foggers or controlling nos flow electronically in any way. must use wot or toggle switch.
only an arm switch, wide open throttle switch, rpm switch and timer should be in system and all wiring needs to be seperate from main harness.
nitrous solenoid grounds must be grounded to intake at carb stud or on firewall on a stud. nowhere else allowed.
1 nos bottle in car.
no foggers on bb
double cross bar plates allowed.
nos sb max .082 jet on plate and max .026 on fogger
nos bb max .070 jet on single spray bar plate
nos bb max .049 jets on double cross bar plate
Nitrous entries maximum jetting
Small block, 6cyl and 4cyl
1 jet - .082
2 jets - .057
4 jets - .035
6 jets - .030
8 jets - .026
*FORCED INDUCTION:
no billett wheels allowed
max turbo size 76mm measured tip to tip. (no reducers allowed to achieve this size !!!!) no clipped wheels !!!!!!
max s/c sizes D1,V-7 JT,NOVI 2000,KB 3.6
no boosted bb engines
air to air intercooler OR water meth injection allowed. ( may not use both together)
air to water allowed with weight penalty . (see weights for description)
all manual boost controllers must be very visible as to where we can trace the line all the way to the waste gate. example: Simple install on hose from boost referance to controller then one hose to wastegate/blow off.
*EXHAUST:
must have mufflers on all entries except turbo cars.
*CYLINDER HEAD / ENGINE INDUCTION:
maximum cid limit : sb 440 / bb 560 with stock deck height.
4150 carbs only ( NO SV1 CARBS ALLOWED "WITH POWER ADDER" )
Small block cylinder heads limited to, 23 degree Chevrolet, 18 degree Mopar, 20 degree Ford, stock Ford casting Modular and 15 degree LS.
TFS Twisted Wedge, TFS-R and TFS LS heads are permitted with a 50lb penalty .
bb heads are conventional style only with factory valve angles and factory style aluminum intake manifolds.
allowed bbf heads : CJ, P-51, SCJ
bbc :no head hunters, no profilers, no big duke & no big chief style. all heads must be of a factory degree and valve angle. bowtie style, dart, etc. are allowed.
buick, pontiac,olds combos can run at sb weight (nos or n/a only)
no sheetmetal intakes.
no dry sump oil systems.
no clutchless type transmissions.
*FUEL:
pump gas , race gas , e85 ok
*ELECTRONICS:
ignition boxes limited to standard type 6 series only.
no slew, no traction control, no boost or pneumatic controllers, no nos controller or management systems.
msd 6530 permitted on all combos.
add on boost reference timing retard boxes allowed.
one digiset allowed on plate only.
piggy back ok .
stand alone efi fast or bs3 ok
*WEIGHT:
4cyl - turbo, nos, or s/c 2800
v6 - nos 2950
sb n/a - 2750
sb nos - 8.2 deck 3050
sb nos - 3150 (see nos for allowed combos)
sb & 6cyl boosted 3200 ( see forced induction for allowed combos)
bb n/a 2950
bb nos 3250 (no foggers)
deduct 50lbs for 70mm and smaller turbo or s/c listed in forced induction.
deduct 50lbs non intercooled
add 100lbs for a/w intercooler
*RACE PROCEDURE:
all cars must be driven to staging lanes.
all cars must drive or tow across scales after each round qualifying and after each round won.
if car broke during round won then tow across scales if you plan to fix car by next round.
Once a racer takes the tree in qualifying they are counted in the ladder and may not get an entree refund.
Rules are subject to change to equalize the competition if any combination shows to have an definite advantage .
Weather and time permitting, there will be 2 qualifying sessions. The quickest time will be the official qualifying time. Racers will be paired accordingly. Driver with the quicker E.T. in the previous round during eliminations will have lane choice.
If a race ends for any reason during a round of competition no points will be given for that unfinished round.
Any minor intentional or unintentional rule infraction that does not cause a definite advantage will result in loss of any points and winnings achieved while in violation.
Any intentional rule infraction done to gain advantage over the competition will result in SUSPENSION FROM PTRA.
All drivers must be ready when called to the burnout box and must pull into his lane immediately when motioned up by an official or he will loose that round.
Treat the other driver the way you want to be treated.
If you have a problem with another driver or team, take it up with an official (in a civil manner) not the other driver or team.
PTRA has the right to inspect vehicles and support vehicles at anytime for rule violations. This includes tear downs and/or PNG engine measurements. Refusal to allow an inspection or tear down will be considered the same as a performance rule violation and will require the same penalty.
If a competitor believes another competitor in the same class is in violation of a rule he or she may protest that racer for further inspection. The racer making the claim must specify the violation to be checked for. If the inspection requires a teardown of any part of the competitors car, claimant must put up a $500 protest bond. If the racer is found guilty of that rule violation, the claimant will get his protest money back. If the racer is found innocent the racer gets $400 for the unnecessary teardown and PTRA will get $100 for tech fees.
2012 Super Street
1. Super Street is a heads-up class for stock suspension and true back half cars or trucks only. Super Street will be a qualified field placed on a 16 car pro ladder. If 25 or more entries, it will be placed on a 32 car pro ladder. Winner and runner-up will be teched after final round for legal and contingency verification. Back half entries must have stock frame rails from front seats foward. Bolt on front clips and/or K-members allowed with factory firewall and stock floor to drivers seat. Coil over conversions and anti roll bars allowed.
2. Lexan windows and fiberglass body panels are accepted as long as the factory look is retained. Mini tubs are allowed on stock suspension.
3. No part of engine may touch factory firewall. Notching for distributor clearance is allowed. No part of engine containment device may interfere with staging or timing equipment.
4. NO wheelie bars.
5. 28 x 10.5 (non W) slicks, or designated 275/60 drag radials only. All boosted entries must run DOT drag radial only, no slicks.
6. Forward facing hood scoops under 10 inches tall measured from top of opening to hood and any cowl style scoops are permitted. Tech has final say on forward facing scoop.
7. Stock appearing headlights and functioning taillights are required. Taillights must be on at night.
8. Any ignition system allowed. Progressive controllers, splitting of systems, and boost controller are permitted.
9. Gasoline or E85 only except roots style blown entries may use methanol.
10. Mufflers required on all entries except turbocharged. Dry sump is permitted. Electronic fuel injection is permitted. Automatic, converter equipped transmissions only.
11. Single stage of nitrous with one bottle only. Non used fogger nozzles may be capped off. All non used solenoids must be disabled as well as non used plates. All purge lines must exit away from carb area. Single turbo only and only allowed on small blocks. Maximum size allowed is 88 mm. No reducers. Air to air, or air to water intercooler allowed. Turbochargers or superchargers combined with nitrous oxide not allowed. Screw superchargers not permitted.
12. Any single carb allowed. Sheet metal intakes and dual carbs (or throttle bodies) allowed on small block or roots blower only (at a weight penalty). Maximum cubic inch allowed is 640.
13. All roots blown big block entries under 500 cubic inches must add 50 pounds. No superchargers allowed on big blocks over 500 cubic inches.
14. NHRA or IHRA certified cage required. An on board fire system is required. Full face 2000 or newer helmet, -5 jacket, -5 pants, neck restraint, gloves and fire shoes mandatory. Parachute required. Engine containment device highly recommended.
15. The rules MAY be adjusted if one combination largely outperforms others. No single runs allowed during qualifying if two entries are available in staging, unless deemed okay by staging director for unusual circumstances. Entries will be expected to alternate lanes during qualifying. Card system will be used for lane choice during qualifying if necessary.
Weights:
SB base weight 2850
-NA deduct 300
-conventional headed nitrous entries deduct 100
-Nitrous combos less than 400 cubic inches deduct 100
-2 carbs or 2 throttle bodies on small block nitrous, add 100
BB base weight 3250
-NA deduct 400
-nitrous entries under 500 cubic inches deduct 200
-10-71 Roots blower allowed on big block entries under 500 cubic inches add 50
SB Turbo base weight 3300
-76 mm turbo deduct 300
-80 mm turbo deduct 200
-85 mm turbo deduct 100
SB Supercharger base weight 3000 (YSI, F1A, 6.71)
-F1C, 8.71 add 100
-F1R, Novi 2500, XI, 10.71 add 300
*Buick/Olds/Pontiac nitrous combos will run at 3150
*V6 nitrous or boosted combos deduct 150 from base weight.
*Air to air intercooler equipped boosted entries deduct 100
1. Pro Tree Eliminator is a dial-in, pro tree, handicapped start eliminator designed for full bodied cars only dialed in at 7.99 and quicker. All cars must have fenders covering front wheels. Driver should not be able to see front wheels from cockpit. Left hand steer roadsters are permitted.
2. Full blinders will be on the tree. Drivers cannot "crossover". "Crosstalk" will NOT be in operation. Deep staging is allowed but starter will not hold tree. Autostart will be activated and courtesy staging is required. No timed throttle stops or "intentional" down track "stutter" permitted. Throttle stops used for other organizations must be disabled in all classes.
3. During the last round of qualifying, all entries will dial in. The closest to the dial will serve as the low qualifier. Points will be awarded to the top five qualifiers in the same manner as all other classes.
4. IHRA safety and host track rules apply to all entries. All safety gear must be worn on any pass down the race track. No short pants regardless of ET. Fire jacket required for any entry quicker than 7.49. Fire jacket and pants meeting SFI 3.2A-5, neck collar and gloves required on all entries quicker than 6.00. Arm restraints required on any open cockpit entries.
1. The door car segment of the 4-5 Second Shootout is designed for full bodied cars dialed in from 0-5.99. It will be contested on a full tree and cross talk will be used. Any chassis types are acceptable. The door car segment will be run like a completely separate eliminator until a winner is determined. That winner will run the winner of the open bodied segment for the overall win. Entries will be placed on a sportsman ladder at the round of eight cars or less based on reaction time from previous round.
2. The open bodied segment of the 4-5 Second Shootout is designed for dragsters, altereds, and left hand steer roadsters, including bodied cars with open cockpits. It will be contested on a full tree and cross talk will be used. The open bodied segment will be run like a completely separate eliminator until a winner is determined. That winner will run the winner of the door car segment for the overall win. Entries will be placed on a sportsman ladder at the round of eight cars or less based on reaction time from previous round.
3. No timed throttle stops may be used in this class. No "intentional" down track "stutter" allowed.
4. Approved helmet required. Fire jacket and pants meeting SFI 3.2A-5 required. Fire shoes and neck collar required. Arm restraints and gloves required on any open cockpit vehicle. Funny car type addition is required on all full bodied entries 5.49 or quicker. On board fire system, engine diaper and head restraint highly recommended. Top Sportsman and Top Dragster safety guidelines as per IHRA rulebook will be followed. Race Director may offer a grace period for certain items.
1. 8.00 dial and slower.
2. Helmet and belts required (factory belts okay).
3. No slicks, (drag radials, ET Streets okay), footbrake only, no transbrakes or electric/air shifters may be used. No driver may leave the line off of a button. No dual line locks. Two steps only allowed on manual transmission entries.
4. Drivers can run this class only on race day. They are not allowed to run any other class. Entries will be paired at random as they enter the lanes until they are down to eight cars or less. At that point, they will be placed on a sportsman ladder based on reaction time from the previous round.
5. During the last round of qualifying, all entries will dial in. The closest to the dial will serve as the low qualifier. Points will be awarded to the top five qualifiers in the same manner as all other classes.
6. .500 pro tree, auto start on, pro tree eliminator style, deep staging allowed at your own risk, courtesy staging enforced (tree will not be held).
7. No excessive "slowing" of vehicle to fit into class. No riders in vehicles.
8. Free tech card with gate fee. Winner gets a PTRA cup.
9. Valid license or permit required. Under 18 requires parent on site.
1. Junior Dragster competitors will leave off of a .500 pro tree in a dial in format. Deep staging is permitted but at the driver's own risk. The tree is on "autostart" and will activate automatically once all four stage lights have been lit. Junior Dragster will be paired at random as they enter the lanes until they are down to eight cars or less. At that point, they will be placed on a sportsman ladder based on reaction time from the previous round. Juniors must dial 7.90 or slower.
2. During the last round of qualifying, all entries will dial in. The closest to the dial will serve as the low qualifier. Points will be awarded to the top five qualifiers in the same manner as all other classes.
3. IHRA and host track tech and safety rules will apply. Safety gear must be worn on all passes.
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