Cevidicus
CevidiGrinch
The local track has started up this class and been running it for the last few years. Not alot of cars, but I like the concept. Not seen a Mopar yet though...
My question is, based on the following, how would you build an A- body to compete in this class? Engine(big block or small block), trans, rear, suspension, fuel system etc..... Car should be competive and reliable and able to win. Should be set up to run in the 1/8th mile. I believe they are currently running in the low to mid 6's.
Forgive me for the lonngggggg post.
http://oemstreet.com/index.html
Rules for OEM Street Class -
Purpose:
To establish a class using small (10.5 wide) tires which allows an economical yet very competitive level of drag racing. Rule structure is intended to ensure fair and open competition for all American car makes while maintaining costs. Class rules allow one small power adder coupled with a limited cylinder head and OEM block ensuring parts breakage is minimized. This in turn will ensure car counts are greater and more consistent. Also this class will allow track managers/promoters to plan definitively ensuring events stay on schedule and are entertaining for the spectators.
Engine Sizes/Weight Breaks:
Big Block 416 cubic inches in displacement (cid) minimum and 480 cid maximum, 3500 lbs minimum car and driver weight. Engines larger than 480 cid will not be allowed to compete.
Small Block 367 cid minimum and 415 cid maximum, 3100 lbs minimum car and driver. Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 750 CFM rated carburetor with restrictions.
Micro Block No cid minimum and 366 cid maximum, 2800 lb minimum car and driver. Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 650 CFM rated carburetor with restrictions.
See General Rules - Driveline for specifics
Note - Factory "Big Blocks" must compete at Big Block weight despite the actual displacement. Examples include but are not imited to 396-454 CID "Big Block" Chevrolet, 348-409 CID "W" Chevrolet, 429-460 CID "Big Block" Ford, "FE" Ford, "RB" 413/426W/440 CID Dodge/Chrysler
General Rules - Competition:
●Heads up start, .500 Pro Tree, 1/8 competition.
●Courtesy staging is in effect during eliminations.
●No deep staging. Deep stage = disqualified
●Car and driver must meet current, local track safety requirements prior to competition. This may include IHRA and or NHRA requirements. Contact each track prior to arrival to ensure your car will meet their specific requirements. Chassis certification requirements are in effect. Cars that do not meet minimum safety requirements will not be allowed to compete.
●Cars and drivers must be technically inspected and be certified to compete by race officials the day of the event.
●Car with driver must weigh-in prior to each round of competition or at the discretion of the race officials. If car/driver is discovered light during weigh-in, car will be disqualified for the event. No amount of weight can be added during weigh-in to bring car/driver into compliance.
●Each engine will be subject to pumping to determine final displacement. This will be used to determine the cars weight break.
General Rules - Body and Chassis Construction:
●Any American produced passenger car or pickup (hereafter referred to as car) of any year.
●OEM installed frame rails required. Aftermarket tubular A-Arms and tubular crossmember allowed. OEM style front suspension design only.
●OEM gasoline tanks or approved fuel cells only. Separate fuel system for nitrous is allowed
●Batteries can be re-located from original location. Up to 2 trunk/bed-mounted batteries allowed.
●OEM glass must be installed. Light weight windows such as lexan are not allowed - EXCEPT pickup rear window.
●Fenders, doors, truck lid must be OEM material. OEM body work such as scoops, openings, spoilers and ground effects are allowed to be installed in the original location and without modification.
●Fiberglass hoods and bumpers are allowed. Up to 5 cowl hood allowed; rear facing openings only. Hood must be installed during competition. Fiberglass bumpers must maintain the OEM shape.
●Factory installed firewall must remain in original location and cannot be modified for engine clearance.
●OEM style rear suspension only. Example: If the OEM installed leaf springs, then car must compete with leaf springs. Control arms can be boxed. Aftermarket springs allowed.
●Bolt on traction devices only such as slapper type traction bars and Cal Trac bars. No ladder bars or aftermarket four links allowed.
●Passenger front seat, OEM door panels, OEM dashpad and carpeting are required. Rear seat optional.
●Brake system upgrades allowed.
●OEM headlights, taillights must be installed and remain functional during race event.
General Rules - Engine and Driveline:Big Block 416 cubic inches in displacement (cid) minimum and 480 cid maximum, 3500 lbs minimum car and driver weight. Engines larger than 480 cid will not be allowed to compete.
Small Block 367 cid minimum and 415 cid maximum, 3100 lbs minimum car and driver. Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 750 CFM rated carburetor with restrictions.
Micro Block No cid minimum and 366 cid maximum, 2800 lb minimum car and driver. Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 650 CFM rated carburetor with restrictions.
●OEM Cast Iron passenger car and truck production line V8 blocks only. Blocks must have part numbers or casting numbers visible no removal, grinding or altering of numbers. Up to three lifter bushings can be installed for repair purposes only. OEM aluminum blocks, LS1, Gen III, and Chevrolet 502 big blocks are not allowed.
●OEM Cast Iron Heads only (See list of approved head castings.) Heads can be ported. Valve angles relative to deck must remain OEM. Stainless steel replacement valves are allowed. 11/32 valve stem diameter minimum. Angle milling is allowed. Welding or epoxy can be used only for repairs and not to enhance performance. Repairs must be approved by rules committee prior to competition. Repairs limited to two (2) per head. Failure to approve could result in disqualification and forfeiture of season points. Approved Heads:
American Motors Corporation - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads.
Buick Any OEM Cast Iron Heads except Stage 2.
Cadillac - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads.
Chevrolet, Big Block OEM Oval Port Cast Iron head only. No rectangle port heads, Bow Tie heads or Marine heads allowed.
Chevrolet, Small Block OEM Cast Iron 23 degree valve angle heads only. No Bow Tie heads allowed.
Ford, Big Block Any OEM Cast Iron Heads Except - No Cobra Jet, Super Cobra Jet, Boss, Medium Riser, High Riser, Tunnel Port, Hemi, SOHC or Ford Motorsports heads.
Ford, Small Block - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads Except - No Boss, Ford Motorsports or 4 barrel Cleveland heads.
Mopar, Big Block - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads. No Max Wedge, Hemi or any Stage heads.
Mopar, Small Block Any OEM Cast Iron Heads except "Mopar Performance" or "W"s.
Oldsmobile - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads.
Pontiac Any OEM Cast Iron D port head. No Round port heads allowed. No Super Duty, 455 High Output, Ram Air IV or Ram Air V heads allowed
●Pushrods cannot be offset and must remain in the stock location.
●OEM rocker arm systems only. Replacement roller tip and roller fulcrum allowed. No shaft mounted rocker arms unless OEM equipped. Replacement shaft rockers must use OEM mounting bosses/system. Stud girdles allowed.
●Flat tappet cam only. No roller lifters allowed. Lifters must be OEM diameter/shape (No mushroom, Shubeck or similar type lifters allowed.)
●Aftermarket distributors and coils are allowed. MSD 6AL box only. No crank triggers, programmable ignitions or MSD 7 series boxes.
●No titanium components allowed.
●No vacuum pumps allowed.
●Any size commercially available chassis headers are allowed. Headers may be modified with coatings, EGT bungs, O2 sensor bungs and crankcase evacuation systems and collector mufflers only. Custom fabricated headers are not allowed.
●Mufflers are required. Engine exhaust must exit through mufflers. Tailpipes are optional.
●Single four barrel cast (iron or aluminum) intake manifold only. Porting and polishing is allowed but no welding or epoxy. No sheetmetal or fabricated manifolds. Spacers allowed.
●CARBURETION: Single four barrel carburetor. Limits per engine size:
BIG BLOCK- Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 850 CFM carburetor. Holley: Maximum venturi diameter: 1.5625. Must be a 4150 series Holley; no Dominators, sleeved King Demons or Predator carburetors allowed.
SMALL BLOCK - Holley: Maximum venturi diameter: 1.375. Must be a 4150 series Holley; no Dominators, sleeved King Demons or Predator carburetors allowed.
MICRO BLOCK - Holley: Maximum venturi diameter: 1.250. Must be a 4150 series Holley; no Dominators, sleeved King Demons or Predator carburetors allowed.
OEM Example: If competing with a Chevrolet engine then the OEM carburetor can be the Quadra Jet (Q Jet) or Rochester 4GC.
●Gasoline fuel with a specific gravity of between .69 and .75 only; any octane. Methanol and ethanol (E85) allowed.
●No mechanical or electronic fuel injection allowed.
●OEM transmission only. No Lencos, Jericos or other aftermarket transmissions allowed. Upgraded bellhousing and/or cases are allowed. Maximum of 4 forward gears; any ratios. No transmission brakes or electric shifters. Transmission not required to be make specific - Example: Powerglide can be used in a Ford car.
●OEM rear differential only. No fabricated differentials. Not required to be make specific - Example: Ford 9" may be used in a GM car.
●29 tall maximum x 10.5 wide maximum slicks only. Mini tubs are allowed. Tire size as determined/annotated by manufacturer on tire. No W tires.
Power Adder:●Only one power adder will be allowed - Cold Fusion kit number CFN1508 only. System to be installed per manufacturer's instruction. No modifications are allowed to nitrous solenoid provided in kit.
●Only one nitrous solenoid is allowed to supply nitrous to engine. Maximum Nitrous jet orifice size of .082" inside diameter.
●Nitrous purge systems allowed. Exiting nitrous must be vented outside engine compartment and away from openings leading to engine compartment. Mounting purge system near scoop openings not allowed.
●One nitrous bottle up to 15 lb capacity only. Nitrous bottle must be mounted inside the trunk/bed other locations not allowed.
●Bottle heaters are allowed. Heating nitrous bottle with open flame while in staging lanes will result in disqualification (and maybe death).
●Other power adders are not allowed.
Competition Ladder
Each event will include two (2) rounds of qualifying unless unforseen circumstances. Each competitor is required to make at least one qualifying run. Competitor cannot use a qualifying run from a previous event to make the field. Elapsed time from qualifying will determine competition ladder. Quickest 8 will compete. If times are identical them miles per hour will be used as a tie breaker. #1 quickest qualifier will run #5, #2 will run #6 and so on. Quickest competition will have lane choice determined by most recent run. Depending on car count, a second class of 8 competitors may be fielded and will be laddered as above separate from the Quick 8.
Bye Runs
If a qualified competitor cannot make the call for the next round of competition, a Competition Bye Run will result. If the number of qualified competitors results in an odd number then bye run will be awarded to the quickest qualifier. Other bye runs will be awarded to the competitor with the quickest elapsed time from the previous round.
Dominating Performance Clause
The car and driver that wins more than three events in any single season will be considered as having dominating performance. A weight penalty will be imposed for that car and driver. The car with driver will be required to weigh-in at a minimum of 100 additional pounds to the weight breaks cited above. The car with dominating performance will be required to run heavy for one year from the date of the third win. Weight penalty will carry over between racing seasons.
Points
One point will be awarded for each round of competition won. Competitor with the most points at the end of the season will be crowned Champion. Runner-up will also be recognized. In the case of a tie, number of event wins will be considered. Each event win is worth one point. The next tie breaker will be quickest ET in competition during the year.
Rules Committee
Rules Committee shall consist of three members in good standing. Committee will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and enforcing the Class rules, collecting, managing and distributing the funds (including payouts), maintaining member roster, and dispute resolution. Rules Committee may ask membership for assistance in deciding future action and direction. Decisions by the Rules Committee will be final. Class members in good standing will be able to cast one vote during elections. Date and time of elections will be determined. Elected Committee members agree to serve for at least one year. If one member of the rules committee cannot serve the one year term, a special election will be held to determine a replacement. Committee will decide on a chairperson. The rules contained herein will remain unchanged for 3 calendar years after first official event.
Members
Competitors (and car owners if different) must be members before competitor and car will be allowed to compete. Competitor will be considered members if annual dies are paid in full by established deadlines. New members can join at any time during the year.
Members in Good Standing
Members will be considered in good standing if 1) annual dues are paid in full; 2) member is not serving a penalty for rule infraction, protest dispute or for one year from refusal of claimer clause and; 3) Competitor has actually qualified a car in at least one OEM Street event during the previous calendar year.
Dues
Annual dues are $100 per year per car. If car owner is different than competitor then car owner shall pay membership dues. No Refunds. Annual dues are in addition to event entry fees. Competitors can join and compete after first event by paying the $100 membership dues. Dues will not carry over between calendar years.
Entry Fees
Entry Fees are $50 per event plus any entry/gate fee imposed by the host facility.
Payouts
Payouts will be determined prior to each race and will be posted on the OEM Street web site as soon as possible.
Schedule
A Racign schedule with start times and locations will be determined and posted as soon as possible.
Rules Review
Rules will be in effect for three racing seasons after the first official event. Committee will review and revise as needed at that time..
Technical Inspection
All cars, safety equipment and drivers licenses will be subject to inspection at any time. Be prepared to allow access to carburetor venturis, valve train, spark plugs, etc. Also engine could be pumped during pre race inspection to determine cubic inch displacement and thus weight breaks. Post race inspection: Winner and runner-up will be prepared to remove 1 spark plug, loosen valve train and cycle engine to determine engine displacement. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in forfeiture of payout and points for the event. Winner point and payout will be awarded to the last opponent; opponent payout will not be awarded.
Protests
Only specifically stated rules herein can be protested. Protestant can only be a competitor from the qualified field of the event. A $300 protest fee will be paid by the protestant, $100 of which goes to the OEM Street Organization. The protest is required to be filed with the Committee at or before the final round of eliminations or before protested competitor/car departs the event. Protest will be honored after the event is completed. If protested car or engine is found in violation of the rules herein, the guilty competitor will forfeit all prize winnings for that event and the accrued points for that season. Winner point and payout will be awarded to the last opponent; opponent payout will not be awarded. If protest is proved true through inspection or admission, $200 will be refunded to the protestant. If protest is found false then protested competitor receives $200. Teardown if necessary is required immediately following the event. Untimely response by protested competitor will result in assumption of guilt and resulting penalties. Guilty competitor will be required to change the illegal component and demonstrate rules complaiance at next event.
Liability
Each competitor is responsible for his or her own family members, crew members, guests, equipment, car, trailer, tow vehicle, tools, parts, etc. Organizers and host track are not responsible for accidents, damages theft or loss.
Claimer Clause
Engines, less accessories (starter, distributor, carburetor, nitrous plate, water pump, headers), can be claimed. Claimant can only be a competitor from the top 4 of the qualified field of the event. A $6000 cash claimer fee along with the intent to claim will be presented to a member of the Rules Committee. Rules Committee member will present the claimer fee and the intent to claim to the owner (Claim-ee) of the claimed engine. If the Claim-ee refuses to relinquish engine then he/she will forfeit all prize winnings for that event and the accrured points for that season. Also Claim-ee will not be eligible to compete in future OEM Street Class events for one year from the date of claim. Claimer must present the fee and his/her intent to claim as soon as possible but before Claim-ee departs the event. Claimer must provide tools, hoist, labor, equipment, drain pans, etc for complete removal of engine. Untimely response by Claim-ee will result in stated penalties. Rules Committee is not responsible for damage surffered during a claim. Claimer must clean up the resulting fluids/spills to the satisfaction of the rules committee.
My question is, based on the following, how would you build an A- body to compete in this class? Engine(big block or small block), trans, rear, suspension, fuel system etc..... Car should be competive and reliable and able to win. Should be set up to run in the 1/8th mile. I believe they are currently running in the low to mid 6's.
Forgive me for the lonngggggg post.
http://oemstreet.com/index.html
Rules for OEM Street Class -
Purpose:
To establish a class using small (10.5 wide) tires which allows an economical yet very competitive level of drag racing. Rule structure is intended to ensure fair and open competition for all American car makes while maintaining costs. Class rules allow one small power adder coupled with a limited cylinder head and OEM block ensuring parts breakage is minimized. This in turn will ensure car counts are greater and more consistent. Also this class will allow track managers/promoters to plan definitively ensuring events stay on schedule and are entertaining for the spectators.
Engine Sizes/Weight Breaks:
Big Block 416 cubic inches in displacement (cid) minimum and 480 cid maximum, 3500 lbs minimum car and driver weight. Engines larger than 480 cid will not be allowed to compete.
Small Block 367 cid minimum and 415 cid maximum, 3100 lbs minimum car and driver. Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 750 CFM rated carburetor with restrictions.
Micro Block No cid minimum and 366 cid maximum, 2800 lb minimum car and driver. Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 650 CFM rated carburetor with restrictions.
See General Rules - Driveline for specifics
Note - Factory "Big Blocks" must compete at Big Block weight despite the actual displacement. Examples include but are not imited to 396-454 CID "Big Block" Chevrolet, 348-409 CID "W" Chevrolet, 429-460 CID "Big Block" Ford, "FE" Ford, "RB" 413/426W/440 CID Dodge/Chrysler
General Rules - Competition:
●Heads up start, .500 Pro Tree, 1/8 competition.
●Courtesy staging is in effect during eliminations.
●No deep staging. Deep stage = disqualified
●Car and driver must meet current, local track safety requirements prior to competition. This may include IHRA and or NHRA requirements. Contact each track prior to arrival to ensure your car will meet their specific requirements. Chassis certification requirements are in effect. Cars that do not meet minimum safety requirements will not be allowed to compete.
●Cars and drivers must be technically inspected and be certified to compete by race officials the day of the event.
●Car with driver must weigh-in prior to each round of competition or at the discretion of the race officials. If car/driver is discovered light during weigh-in, car will be disqualified for the event. No amount of weight can be added during weigh-in to bring car/driver into compliance.
●Each engine will be subject to pumping to determine final displacement. This will be used to determine the cars weight break.
General Rules - Body and Chassis Construction:
●Any American produced passenger car or pickup (hereafter referred to as car) of any year.
●OEM installed frame rails required. Aftermarket tubular A-Arms and tubular crossmember allowed. OEM style front suspension design only.
●OEM gasoline tanks or approved fuel cells only. Separate fuel system for nitrous is allowed
●Batteries can be re-located from original location. Up to 2 trunk/bed-mounted batteries allowed.
●OEM glass must be installed. Light weight windows such as lexan are not allowed - EXCEPT pickup rear window.
●Fenders, doors, truck lid must be OEM material. OEM body work such as scoops, openings, spoilers and ground effects are allowed to be installed in the original location and without modification.
●Fiberglass hoods and bumpers are allowed. Up to 5 cowl hood allowed; rear facing openings only. Hood must be installed during competition. Fiberglass bumpers must maintain the OEM shape.
●Factory installed firewall must remain in original location and cannot be modified for engine clearance.
●OEM style rear suspension only. Example: If the OEM installed leaf springs, then car must compete with leaf springs. Control arms can be boxed. Aftermarket springs allowed.
●Bolt on traction devices only such as slapper type traction bars and Cal Trac bars. No ladder bars or aftermarket four links allowed.
●Passenger front seat, OEM door panels, OEM dashpad and carpeting are required. Rear seat optional.
●Brake system upgrades allowed.
●OEM headlights, taillights must be installed and remain functional during race event.
General Rules - Engine and Driveline:Big Block 416 cubic inches in displacement (cid) minimum and 480 cid maximum, 3500 lbs minimum car and driver weight. Engines larger than 480 cid will not be allowed to compete.
Small Block 367 cid minimum and 415 cid maximum, 3100 lbs minimum car and driver. Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 750 CFM rated carburetor with restrictions.
Micro Block No cid minimum and 366 cid maximum, 2800 lb minimum car and driver. Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 650 CFM rated carburetor with restrictions.
●OEM Cast Iron passenger car and truck production line V8 blocks only. Blocks must have part numbers or casting numbers visible no removal, grinding or altering of numbers. Up to three lifter bushings can be installed for repair purposes only. OEM aluminum blocks, LS1, Gen III, and Chevrolet 502 big blocks are not allowed.
●OEM Cast Iron Heads only (See list of approved head castings.) Heads can be ported. Valve angles relative to deck must remain OEM. Stainless steel replacement valves are allowed. 11/32 valve stem diameter minimum. Angle milling is allowed. Welding or epoxy can be used only for repairs and not to enhance performance. Repairs must be approved by rules committee prior to competition. Repairs limited to two (2) per head. Failure to approve could result in disqualification and forfeiture of season points. Approved Heads:
American Motors Corporation - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads.
Buick Any OEM Cast Iron Heads except Stage 2.
Cadillac - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads.
Chevrolet, Big Block OEM Oval Port Cast Iron head only. No rectangle port heads, Bow Tie heads or Marine heads allowed.
Chevrolet, Small Block OEM Cast Iron 23 degree valve angle heads only. No Bow Tie heads allowed.
Ford, Big Block Any OEM Cast Iron Heads Except - No Cobra Jet, Super Cobra Jet, Boss, Medium Riser, High Riser, Tunnel Port, Hemi, SOHC or Ford Motorsports heads.
Ford, Small Block - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads Except - No Boss, Ford Motorsports or 4 barrel Cleveland heads.
Mopar, Big Block - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads. No Max Wedge, Hemi or any Stage heads.
Mopar, Small Block Any OEM Cast Iron Heads except "Mopar Performance" or "W"s.
Oldsmobile - Any OEM Cast Iron Heads.
Pontiac Any OEM Cast Iron D port head. No Round port heads allowed. No Super Duty, 455 High Output, Ram Air IV or Ram Air V heads allowed
●Pushrods cannot be offset and must remain in the stock location.
●OEM rocker arm systems only. Replacement roller tip and roller fulcrum allowed. No shaft mounted rocker arms unless OEM equipped. Replacement shaft rockers must use OEM mounting bosses/system. Stud girdles allowed.
●Flat tappet cam only. No roller lifters allowed. Lifters must be OEM diameter/shape (No mushroom, Shubeck or similar type lifters allowed.)
●Aftermarket distributors and coils are allowed. MSD 6AL box only. No crank triggers, programmable ignitions or MSD 7 series boxes.
●No titanium components allowed.
●No vacuum pumps allowed.
●Any size commercially available chassis headers are allowed. Headers may be modified with coatings, EGT bungs, O2 sensor bungs and crankcase evacuation systems and collector mufflers only. Custom fabricated headers are not allowed.
●Mufflers are required. Engine exhaust must exit through mufflers. Tailpipes are optional.
●Single four barrel cast (iron or aluminum) intake manifold only. Porting and polishing is allowed but no welding or epoxy. No sheetmetal or fabricated manifolds. Spacers allowed.
●CARBURETION: Single four barrel carburetor. Limits per engine size:
BIG BLOCK- Any OEM carburetor or similar to Holley 850 CFM carburetor. Holley: Maximum venturi diameter: 1.5625. Must be a 4150 series Holley; no Dominators, sleeved King Demons or Predator carburetors allowed.
SMALL BLOCK - Holley: Maximum venturi diameter: 1.375. Must be a 4150 series Holley; no Dominators, sleeved King Demons or Predator carburetors allowed.
MICRO BLOCK - Holley: Maximum venturi diameter: 1.250. Must be a 4150 series Holley; no Dominators, sleeved King Demons or Predator carburetors allowed.
OEM Example: If competing with a Chevrolet engine then the OEM carburetor can be the Quadra Jet (Q Jet) or Rochester 4GC.
●Gasoline fuel with a specific gravity of between .69 and .75 only; any octane. Methanol and ethanol (E85) allowed.
●No mechanical or electronic fuel injection allowed.
●OEM transmission only. No Lencos, Jericos or other aftermarket transmissions allowed. Upgraded bellhousing and/or cases are allowed. Maximum of 4 forward gears; any ratios. No transmission brakes or electric shifters. Transmission not required to be make specific - Example: Powerglide can be used in a Ford car.
●OEM rear differential only. No fabricated differentials. Not required to be make specific - Example: Ford 9" may be used in a GM car.
●29 tall maximum x 10.5 wide maximum slicks only. Mini tubs are allowed. Tire size as determined/annotated by manufacturer on tire. No W tires.
Power Adder:●Only one power adder will be allowed - Cold Fusion kit number CFN1508 only. System to be installed per manufacturer's instruction. No modifications are allowed to nitrous solenoid provided in kit.
●Only one nitrous solenoid is allowed to supply nitrous to engine. Maximum Nitrous jet orifice size of .082" inside diameter.
●Nitrous purge systems allowed. Exiting nitrous must be vented outside engine compartment and away from openings leading to engine compartment. Mounting purge system near scoop openings not allowed.
●One nitrous bottle up to 15 lb capacity only. Nitrous bottle must be mounted inside the trunk/bed other locations not allowed.
●Bottle heaters are allowed. Heating nitrous bottle with open flame while in staging lanes will result in disqualification (and maybe death).
●Other power adders are not allowed.
Competition Ladder
Each event will include two (2) rounds of qualifying unless unforseen circumstances. Each competitor is required to make at least one qualifying run. Competitor cannot use a qualifying run from a previous event to make the field. Elapsed time from qualifying will determine competition ladder. Quickest 8 will compete. If times are identical them miles per hour will be used as a tie breaker. #1 quickest qualifier will run #5, #2 will run #6 and so on. Quickest competition will have lane choice determined by most recent run. Depending on car count, a second class of 8 competitors may be fielded and will be laddered as above separate from the Quick 8.
Bye Runs
If a qualified competitor cannot make the call for the next round of competition, a Competition Bye Run will result. If the number of qualified competitors results in an odd number then bye run will be awarded to the quickest qualifier. Other bye runs will be awarded to the competitor with the quickest elapsed time from the previous round.
Dominating Performance Clause
The car and driver that wins more than three events in any single season will be considered as having dominating performance. A weight penalty will be imposed for that car and driver. The car with driver will be required to weigh-in at a minimum of 100 additional pounds to the weight breaks cited above. The car with dominating performance will be required to run heavy for one year from the date of the third win. Weight penalty will carry over between racing seasons.
Points
One point will be awarded for each round of competition won. Competitor with the most points at the end of the season will be crowned Champion. Runner-up will also be recognized. In the case of a tie, number of event wins will be considered. Each event win is worth one point. The next tie breaker will be quickest ET in competition during the year.
Rules Committee
Rules Committee shall consist of three members in good standing. Committee will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and enforcing the Class rules, collecting, managing and distributing the funds (including payouts), maintaining member roster, and dispute resolution. Rules Committee may ask membership for assistance in deciding future action and direction. Decisions by the Rules Committee will be final. Class members in good standing will be able to cast one vote during elections. Date and time of elections will be determined. Elected Committee members agree to serve for at least one year. If one member of the rules committee cannot serve the one year term, a special election will be held to determine a replacement. Committee will decide on a chairperson. The rules contained herein will remain unchanged for 3 calendar years after first official event.
Members
Competitors (and car owners if different) must be members before competitor and car will be allowed to compete. Competitor will be considered members if annual dies are paid in full by established deadlines. New members can join at any time during the year.
Members in Good Standing
Members will be considered in good standing if 1) annual dues are paid in full; 2) member is not serving a penalty for rule infraction, protest dispute or for one year from refusal of claimer clause and; 3) Competitor has actually qualified a car in at least one OEM Street event during the previous calendar year.
Dues
Annual dues are $100 per year per car. If car owner is different than competitor then car owner shall pay membership dues. No Refunds. Annual dues are in addition to event entry fees. Competitors can join and compete after first event by paying the $100 membership dues. Dues will not carry over between calendar years.
Entry Fees
Entry Fees are $50 per event plus any entry/gate fee imposed by the host facility.
Payouts
Payouts will be determined prior to each race and will be posted on the OEM Street web site as soon as possible.
Schedule
A Racign schedule with start times and locations will be determined and posted as soon as possible.
Rules Review
Rules will be in effect for three racing seasons after the first official event. Committee will review and revise as needed at that time..
Technical Inspection
All cars, safety equipment and drivers licenses will be subject to inspection at any time. Be prepared to allow access to carburetor venturis, valve train, spark plugs, etc. Also engine could be pumped during pre race inspection to determine cubic inch displacement and thus weight breaks. Post race inspection: Winner and runner-up will be prepared to remove 1 spark plug, loosen valve train and cycle engine to determine engine displacement. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in forfeiture of payout and points for the event. Winner point and payout will be awarded to the last opponent; opponent payout will not be awarded.
Protests
Only specifically stated rules herein can be protested. Protestant can only be a competitor from the qualified field of the event. A $300 protest fee will be paid by the protestant, $100 of which goes to the OEM Street Organization. The protest is required to be filed with the Committee at or before the final round of eliminations or before protested competitor/car departs the event. Protest will be honored after the event is completed. If protested car or engine is found in violation of the rules herein, the guilty competitor will forfeit all prize winnings for that event and the accrued points for that season. Winner point and payout will be awarded to the last opponent; opponent payout will not be awarded. If protest is proved true through inspection or admission, $200 will be refunded to the protestant. If protest is found false then protested competitor receives $200. Teardown if necessary is required immediately following the event. Untimely response by protested competitor will result in assumption of guilt and resulting penalties. Guilty competitor will be required to change the illegal component and demonstrate rules complaiance at next event.
Liability
Each competitor is responsible for his or her own family members, crew members, guests, equipment, car, trailer, tow vehicle, tools, parts, etc. Organizers and host track are not responsible for accidents, damages theft or loss.
Claimer Clause
Engines, less accessories (starter, distributor, carburetor, nitrous plate, water pump, headers), can be claimed. Claimant can only be a competitor from the top 4 of the qualified field of the event. A $6000 cash claimer fee along with the intent to claim will be presented to a member of the Rules Committee. Rules Committee member will present the claimer fee and the intent to claim to the owner (Claim-ee) of the claimed engine. If the Claim-ee refuses to relinquish engine then he/she will forfeit all prize winnings for that event and the accrured points for that season. Also Claim-ee will not be eligible to compete in future OEM Street Class events for one year from the date of claim. Claimer must present the fee and his/her intent to claim as soon as possible but before Claim-ee departs the event. Claimer must provide tools, hoist, labor, equipment, drain pans, etc for complete removal of engine. Untimely response by Claim-ee will result in stated penalties. Rules Committee is not responsible for damage surffered during a claim. Claimer must clean up the resulting fluids/spills to the satisfaction of the rules committee.
