2011 Autofab AMI Class Rules

[Richard Maitre]

2011 All Motor Index Class
GENERAL OVERVIEW
• All Motor Index is a class designed for N/A door cars racing in an index format with an all run field.
• Limited to all Naturally Aspirated door cars.
• Vehicles are required to meet NHRA/IHRA safety tech to be eligible to run.
• AMI will be based on a handicapped .500 PRO tree. A Sportsman ladder will determine running order. AMI is an all run field.
• Qualifying will be based on closest to his/her individual index. Ties will go to first to achieve.
ENGINE
• All engines are allowed, no limit on size or make, engine swapping is allowed.
• Mufflers required. One race waiver will be allowed to any new racer or new car, only once, not once per year.
• There will be no limits on fuels used.
• There are no limits on cylinder heads or internal engine modifications.
BALLAST
• Must be NHRA/IHRA approved mounting, maximum 100# per weight bar and must 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.
• DFI and EFI allowed
TRANSMISSION
• No aftermarket air or electric powered shifters allowed.
• No delay boxes, no air or electric aftermarket throttle stops allowed.
• Trans brakes and two steps allowed
SUSPENSION
• Tubs, Mini tubs, backhalf and notched frame rails allowed.
• Ladder bars 4 links, coil over shocks allowed
• Rack and Pinion conversion for the front suspension is allowed.
• Wheelie bars are permitted
INTERIOR
• OEM dash and door panels and interior carpeted are preferred, intentions are to maintain OEM appearance.
• Headliner is preferred.
• Steering column may be modified, preferred: maintain stock appearance.
• Two seats are preferred in stock location.
HOOD AND SCOOP
• Cowl induction hoods, forward facing scoops can be any size
• Fiberglass hoods and body panels allowed.
ELECTRICAL
• No throttle stops, delay boxes or auto shifters.
• Functional headlights preferred as well as taillights, running lights and horn.
TIRES
• No limits on tire design or size.
WEIGHTS
• Weights are not a factor in AMI and will not be scaled
.INDEX GROUPINGS
• A/AMI 9.50 B/AMI 10.00 C/AMI 10.50 D/AMI 11.00 E/AMI 11.50 F/AMI 12.00  
  G/AMI 12.50 H/AMI 13.00 Racer must post the index time on window for tower to see
  (It is the driver/team responsibility to accept the dial in posted when staging
  the car.)
• There will be no changing of indexes during the course of a race day.
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.
• “Deep Staging” is allowed and must be written on car to alert the starter and
  competitor.
• All cars must stage under their own power, cars must be driven to staging
  lanes and back to the pit area after run, with the exception of a break, then
  car may be towed back only with permission. In the event of round robbing
  action, management reserves the right to allow towing to the staging lanes to
  help cool cars down. Competition Bye-runs not required to run to advance.
  First round lane choice is determined by qualifying order, subsequent rounds
  based on coin toss. Over 64 car field first round will be paired randomly.
  Payouts will be based on 16 car minimum.
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 cars must display class and event decals as stated by management, cars
  not obliging will be in violation and may be not be eligible for points and
  awards.
*******All rules will be evaluated periodically for parity and will be adjusted accordingly*******

[Matt Jewell]

I see that the rules read no limits on fuel? Seriously looking at switching to E85 after getting the new VP pricing. Cecil allows it now in the 10.00 and 11.50 Index classes.

[10flat]

I see that the rules read no limits on fuel? Seriously looking at switching to E85 after getting the new VP pricing. Cecil allows it now in the 10.00 and 11.50 Index classes.

Hello,
New to the forum, my brother and I plan to run the series this year. Since we live in Md do we sign up at cecil and where do we get the stickers/banner.

Thanks,
Ron

[10secondranchero]

You just show up to the 1st event and get all your stickers.  Welcome to the fun, looking forward to meeting you in the near future.  Welcome aboard.

[Tom @ Autofabracecars]

Is alcohol allowed this year?

[LarrySantucci]

Is alcohol allowed this year?

Yes, they are allowing alcohol in AMI. 

[lx_2nv]

Just want to say thanks to Autofab for sponsoring - they did my 8pt roll bar last year and I am very pleased!

[95 Formula]

You just show up to the 1st event and get all your stickers.  Welcome to the fun, looking forward to meeting you in the near future.  Welcome aboard.

Hi new to the forum and was reading the rules for AMI. Is this bracket racing on a pro tree?

[Richard Maitre]

Yes this is a .500 Pro Tree. And just in case you werent aware of it, many miss this in the rules. All of the indexes run together on a handicapped tree Pro Tree. Glad to see you onboard and any other questions....Feel free to post 

Rich

[C5 Pete]

I really like this format of racing.  I won't be able to make all of the dates, but I'll be at some of them. 

I'm a noob here, and somewhat new to drag racing in general, but I certainly like the rules and payouts of this series. 

Thanks to the organizers and sponsors!!!

[Richard Maitre]

Pete, I like ya already. Glad to have you onboard and look forward to seeing you in the lanes.

Rich

[Dave Wright]

Could you define mufflers are collector inserts/mufflers ok or do you need collector-pipe-muffler thinking about running the class with my nostalgia super stock car but don't want to have to reinvent the wheel

[Richard Maitre]

Dave, cones are an attempt to muffle the car so yes, they are legal. It will be good to see you back in the lanes.

Rich

[Brian C]

Is alcohol allowed this year?

Yes, they are allowing alcohol in AMI. 

Ooooh Yay! Alcohol allowed in AMI!! I'll drink to that! Hiccup!

[95 Formula]

For AMI is it $40 to get in then $50 to race total of $90? Can we tailgate grill at this event? thanks

[redsled87]

Yeah its $90.  I called him yesterday.  You're paying the money, they shouldn't be able to tell you that you can't grill.  I've done it before at other tracks.

[95 Formula]

Yeah its $90.  I called him yesterday.  You're paying the money, they shouldn't be able to tell you that you can't grill.  I've done it before at other tracks.

Thanks, I guess $40 is for test and tune?

[LarrySantucci]

For AMI is it $40 to get in then $50 to race total of $90? Can we tailgate grill at this event? thanks

That is correct.  $40 will get you in and you can test n' tune.  If you want to enter a class, just pay the class entry fee and you can make qualifing runs, get to compete in eliminations, and have a chance to win money. 

Usually there are alot of people grilling at the track. 

[95 Formula]

For AMI is it $40 to get in then $50 to race total of $90? Can we tailgate grill at this event? thanks

That is correct.  $40 will get you in and you can test n' tune.  If you want to enter a class, just pay the class entry fee and you can make qualifing runs, get to compete in eliminations, and have a chance to win money. 

Usually there are alot of people grilling at the track. 

Thanks ill be running AMI