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NOTICE: Rules are subject to change without notice.
Driver Mod Class is a racing class for all late-model modular based V8 overhead cam powered vehicles with a license plate and insurance and a H pattern MANUAL transmission. This is a heads up class.
Qualifying Information, Ladder Type & Tree
All run qualifying, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, .400 tree, 1/4 mile, courtesy stage (encouraged).
We will have two classes in Driver Mod Class: Pro and Street.
Class Rules
Open to all vehicles with a late-model modular based overhead-cam V8. Any modifications, vehicle weight or power adders permitted. Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, etc. shifters are prohibited. Trans-brakes and 2-steps are ok.
Weight
Pro: No minimum weight
Street: 3500lbs with Driver
ENGINE
Engine must be a Modular 4.6/5.0/5.4/5.8 based V-8 Ford engine. Internal modifications are permitted.
COOLING SYSTEM
Any radiator, water pump and cooling fan/fans permitted; Cooling system must be contained inside the engine compartment.
EXHAUST
Any header size/tubing permitted. Open headers, downpipe ok. Bumper/Fender exit ok.
FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM
OEM or aftermarket tank in trunk or stock location. Fuel cell in engine bay prohibited.
FUEL
Pro – All fuels permitted
Street – Unleaded or E85 only (One Ethanol, Ignite, or Similar). No E98.
TURBOCHARGERS
Any size turbocharger permitted. Twin turbos permitted.
SUPERCHARGERS
Any size supercharger allowed.
NITROUS
Any nitrous setup permitted.
OILING SYSTEM
Pro – Wet and dry sump permitted.
Street – OEM wet sump only.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Pro – Air intake coolers and/or ice boxes allowed in passenger compartment.
Street – OEM style intake intercoolers or Air to Air intercoolers permitted. Has to be contained within the engine compartment.
REAREND
8.8″ or 9″
TRANSMISSION
Any clutch activated, H-pattern manual transmission permitted. Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, etc. shifters are prohibited. 2-steps 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
Pro -Permitted.
Street – If OEM Equipped.
WISHBONE
Pro – Permitted.
Street – If OEM Equipped.
MINITUB
Pro – Permitted.
Street – Prohibited.
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
28” or smaller tires. No “W” tires.
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
2 step, and aftermarket ECU permitted.