Sponsored by Shrader Performance
NOTICE: Rules are subject to change without notice.
Battle of the Underdogs is a racing class for all modular 2-valve and 3-valve powered vehicles.
Qualifying Information, Ladder Type, & Tree.
All run qualifying, Pro ladder, .400 tree, Heads-Up, 1/4 mile, courtesy stage (encouraged).
ENGINE
Engine must be a Modular 4.6/5.0/5.4/5.8 based V-8 Ford engine. Internal modifications are permitted.
SWAPS
Fox body and other swaps permitted.
COOLING SYSTEM
Any radiator, water pump and cooling fan/fans permitted.
EXHAUST
Any header size/tubing permitted. Open headers, downpipe ok. Bumper/Fender exit ok.
FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM
Any fuel delivery systems allowed.
FUEL
All fuels permitted.
TURBOCHARGERS:
Any size turbocharger permitted. Twin turbos ok. Nitrous permitted with turbocharger.
SUPERCHARGERS:
Any size supercharger. Nitrous permitted with supercharger.
NITROUS
Nitrous permitted.
OILING SYSTEM
Wet and dry sump oiling systems permitted.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Air intake coolers and/or ice boxes allowed in passenger compartment.
REAR END
OEM or bolt in 8.8 or 9 inch
TRANSMISSION
Any transmission permitted.
K-MEMBERS
Aftermarket K-Members permitted, but must attach to the chassis using only the original factory OEM type mounting bolts in the factory mounting location. Motor plates ok. No part of the K-member may be permanently attached to the chassis. K-member may be modified in oil pan area to allow oil pan enlargement or removal.
CONTROL ARMS
OEM or tubular stock type control arms required which must be attached in stock location.
SHOCKS/STRUTS/SPRINGS
OEM or aftermarket shocks/struts/springs permitted. May use coil overs.
STOCK TYPE SUSPENSION
Stock type suspension may utilize aftermarket, direct replacement type suspension components including aftermarket replacement shocks, springs, coil overs and/or control arms. All stock type 3-link and 4- link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Aftermarket torque arms permitted.
PANHARD BARS
Permitted.
TORQUE ARMS
Permitted.
WISHBONE
Permitted.
Minitubs
Permitted.
WHEELIE BARS
Prohibited.
FRAME
Stock, unaltered frame rails required. Sub-frames may be joined under car. If connector protrudes through floor, floor must be completely welded to connector. Stock front/rear sub-frames must remain stock, unaltered, and in stock location.
TIRES & WHEELS
Any tires permitted.
WHEELS
Spindle mount wheels permitted
BODY
OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell required. Aftermarket body parts are permitted as long as factory appearing and are limited to hoods, front
bumper covers, fenders, doors, and rear deck lids. Hood is required. Any rear wing permitted.
WINDSHIELD & WINDOWS
OEM glass or NHRA approved Lexan is required and must maintain a Ford OEM appearance. Optic Armor windows are ok. Braces allowed. If carbon fiber/fiberglass
doors are used Lexan windows with supports allowed.
FIREWALL
Stock, unaltered firewall required.
ELECTRONICS
Trans brake, 2 step, and aftermarket ECU permitted.