PRO N/A tentative rules

2006 PRO N/A Rules
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 8 car qualified 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 or pro shifted units allowed, but will carry weight adder.
•   Any converter OK but ALL SHIFTS must occur manually by the driver.
•   NO AUTOMATIC SHIFTERS!
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:
•   No electronic driving aids allowed.
•   No throttle stops, delay boxes or auto shifters.
•   Two step, trans brakes and line locs are OK.
•   Data loggers are permitted.
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 250 lbs. BOPA subtract 175 lbs.
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 prestage 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, selonoids, lines, nozzles, bottles, etc. must be removed from the vehicle. Only exception to the rule will be for first time racers, they will recieve 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 paridy and will be adjusted accordingly*******