Heads-up Naturally Aspirated Drag Racing Series


   



Picture courtesy of TRS Photos

GENERAL OVERVIEW

• The PRO N/A Shoot-out class is designed for naturally aspirated cars and trucks
  racing in a heads up format with an all run field
• All make and models are allowed as well as small block and big block power
  plants. Tube chassis and Backhalves all run together in this class with no weight
  adder
• Vehicles must pass NHRA/IHRA safety inspection for ET and speed
• N/A Shootout is on a .400 Pro tree. A Pro ladder will determine running order.
  Points will be awarded at end of event to be compiled for end of year points
  fund. (Records will be awarded to holder at end of each event)
 

ENGINES

• Aftermarket blocks allowed.
• Cubic inch's will be verified by P&G method.
• Sheetmetal and 2 carbs allowed with no weight adder.
• Gasoline is the only fuel allowed.
• Cylinder heads limited to 2 valve per cylinder only
• Dry Sump oiling systems permitted.
 

BALLAST

• Must be NHRA/IHRA approved mounting and be maximum 100# per individual
  weight bar and be bolted or welded securely in car.
• Two ½" bolts per 100#'s.
• No loose or unsecured ballast allowed
 

CARBURETORS/INDUCTION

• Any carburetor(s) allowed.
• Cast or sheetmetal allowed.
• EFI allowed with weight adder.
 

TRANSMISSION

• Any automatic or stick allowed with weight added to sticks.
  Clutchless units allowed, but will carry weight adder.
• Any converter OK 
 

SUSPENSION

• Any permitted
 

INTERIOR

• Not an issue in PRO N/A
 

HOOD AND SCOOP

• No limit on forward facing scoops
• Cowl induction hoods can be any size
• No limit on fiberglass components
 

ELECTRICAL

• Two step, trans brakes and line locks are OK
• Data loggers are permitted
• Delay boxes are prohibited
• Air Shifters allowed


TIRES

• No tire size limit. Beadlocks are permitted


WEIGHTS

• Engine/weight sizes up to 350/2000, 400/2150, 450/2300, 500/2450, 550/2600,
  600/2750, 650/2900, 700/3050
• Weight scale will be 3 lb. increments in between plateaus
• EFI add 50lbs. Clutchless Stick add 150 lbs. BOPA subtract 175 lbs.
  Conventional heads subtract 100 lbs. Single carb subtract 50 lbs.
• Subtract 50 lbs for OEM Styled 1981 and older subframe cars, 75 lbs full frame.
  (Skinny kid, McCamis style front ends does not meet  OEM stylings)
 

STARTING LINE CONDUCT

• Courtesy Staging will be in effect at all races. This means that no car can enter
  the second staging light until both cars have entered the first pre-stage light
• All cars must stage under their own power, cars can be towed to staging lanes
  and must be driven across scale, with the exception of a break, then car may
  be towed back to pit area... Bye-runs not required to run to advance
 

SPECIAL NOTES

• No N02 equipment will be allowed on the car, all plates, plumbing, solenoids,
  lines, nozzles, bottles, etc. must be removed from the vehicle. Only exception to
  the rule will be for first time racers, they will receive a one race waiver to
  compete, but the system will be thoroughly inspected and sealed to show its
  disconnected

*******All rules will be evaluated periodically for parity and will be adjusted accordingly*******