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2008 Drag Radial Class Rules

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CLASS DESCRIPTION
Drag Radial is an entry-level Heads-Up class reserved for "Street Appearing" vehicles. This class is aimed at the average high-powered streetcar, similar to what you would find at the local hangout on a typical weekend evening.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION:
All cars must retain factory stock-type suspension. Bolt on aftermarket suspension components allowed, including coilover conversions as long as the stock mounting locations are maintained.
REAR SUSPENSION:
Suspension components must all remain in stock locations. Aftermarket control arms / springs are allowed. Frame rail may be notched for tire clearance. No coil over shocks permitted. Sway bars may be removed or added.
FRAME & CHASSIS:
Stock frame rails must be retained in stock locations front and rear. Sub frame connectors are permitted.

DRIVE TRAIN
ELECTRONICS:
Progressive Nitrous systems and Electronic or Automated boost controllers of any type are PERMITTED.
ENGINE:

No cubic inch limits.
HEADS:
Aftermarket cylinder heads, aluminum or cast iron are allowed, no aftermarket spayed or canted valve, Big Chief, or any "Pro Stock" style heads are permitted unless the motor was equipped as such from the factory. (I.E. Big Blocks and Cleveland Fords))
NITROUS:

STREET EQUIPMENT
BODY:
The car must retain its original appearance and profiles. Aftermarket fiberglass parts are limited to hood and bumpers only. Only factory equipped fiberglass wings and spoilers are permitted. No sheet metal rear wings or 1-piece front ends allowed.
INTERIOR:
Vehicles must retain a "street appearing" interior. Factory door panels, headliner, carpet, dashboard are required. Two front seats required (bench seat OK). Back seat may be deleted, but must have carpet covering the bare floor.
WINDOWS:
Must be of safety glass. No Lexan permitted. The only exception will be the rear window of an El-Camino or other truck for roll bar access. All front door windows must be fully operational.
STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
All cars are required to have working headlights and tail lights, Brake lights, turn signals are required.
TIRES:
Any front tires permitted with minimum 4.5" tread width.
Rear tires will be grouped into 4 different catagories, all of which have a max advertised height of 26" :

        Drag Compound Radials -- This includes M/T, Hoosier, Dunlop and Goodyear drag radials.
                                               9" maximum measured tread width (235/60-15 for example)

        Street Compound Drag Radials --  BFG Drag Radials and Nitto 555R Drag Radials
                                                          Max 275mm section width (275/50-15 or 275/40-17 for example)

        Street Radials -- This would be any Non-Drag Radial with a tread wear rating above zero.
                                Any width allowed, must maintain 26" height maximum.

        Drag Slicks -- Allowed only on FWD vehicles, must maintain 26" height maximum and 9" tread width maximum.

Vehicle Weight:
The minimum weight for Drag Radial is 3200lbs on all vehicles. NHRA ballast rules will be enforced.