2020+ GT500 Shootout

Sponsored by Evolution Performance and Whipple Superchargers

NOTICE: Rules are subject to change without notice.

2020/2021 GT500 Shootout is a racing class specifically for the new generation of GT500s equipped with the Tremec DCT Transmission. This is a heads-up class. 

You can only enter Pro OR Street, not both. Make sure you choose the right class at the gate and get tech’d for the right class!  

ET Limit for STREET CLASS ONLY 

In order to keep the Pro level cars out of the “Street” class, we are making an ET Limit on all “Street” subclasses in King of the 4v, All Blower, 6r80/10R80, and Driver Mod. The ET limit in THIS street class is 9.50 with a .1 breakout. You can run a 9.39 in qualifying but it won’t be counted. You must have one pass in qualifying 9.40 or slower to qualify. 

QUALIFYING INFORMATION, LADDER TYPE, & TREE

All run qualifying, NHRA Pro Ladder, .400 pro tree, 1/4 mile, Courtesy Stage (encouraged not required).

MINIMUM WEIGHT/WEIGHT BREAKS (ALL WEIGHTS INCLUDE DRIVER)

No Minimum Weight

FRONT END SUSPENSION

Stock replacement front suspension only.

ENGINE

Engine must be a Predator 5.2L found in the 2020/2021 GT500

COOLING SYSTEM

Pro: Any cooling system permitted. In cab intercooler tanks permitted along with under the hood and trunk. 

Street: Radiator required. Any radiator, water pump and cooling fan/fans permitted; Cooling system must be contained inside the engine compartment. Intercooler ice tanks are allowed under hood and in the trunk only.

EXHAUST

Any header size/tubing permitted. Open headers, downpipe OK.

FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM

Pro – Any fuel system permitted and fuel location permitted. 

Street – Fuel tank must be in OEM location.

FUEL

Pro – All fuels permitted.

Street -Unleaded or E85 only (One Ethanol, Ignite Red, or Similar).

TURBOCHARGERS

All turbochargers Permitted.

SUPERCHARGERS:

All superchargers permitted.

NITROUS

Permitted.

OILING SYSTEM

OEM wet sump only.

INTAKE MANIFOLD

OEM style intake intercoolers or Air to Air intercoolers permitted. Must be contained within the engine compartment.

REAREND

8.8″ or 9″

TRANSMISSION

Tremec DCT only

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. No front halfed cars. Car must maintain the OEM front end.

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 must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points but may be moved up or down on rear axle.

PANHARD BARS

Permitted.

TORQUE ARMS

Prohibited

WISHBONE

Prohibited

MINITUB

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

All Tire sizes permitted

WHEELS:

Pro: Spindle Mount wheels permitted

Street: Spindle mount wheels prohibited.

INTERIOR

Pro – Dash can be aftermarket fiberglass, or carbon fiber as long as factory appearing. Passenger seats NOT required. If Kirkey or other Aluminum seat is added, it must be properly secured to a harness bar or cage. Aftermarket front seats are permitted. Rear seats may be removed.

Street – Must have factory dash. Full carpet. Passenger seats required. Aftermarket front seats are permitted. Rear seats may be removed or have a rear seat delete. If Kirkey or other Aluminum seat is added, it must be properly secured to a harness bar or cage. If ballast is used, it must be secured to prevent movement in all directions (including roll overs). All of these items will be thoroughly check before each round.

BODY

OEM steel shell required. Aftermarket parts are permitted as long as factory appearing and are limited to hoods, doors and rear trunk only. Hoods are mandatory. Must have functional headlights and turn signals.

WINDSHIELD & WINDOWS

Pro – 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.

Street – Lexan front or rear glass permitted. Side glass needs to be OEM glass. 

FIREWALL

Stock, unaltered firewall required.

ELECTRONICS

PRO: Aftermarket PCM permitted 

Street: OEM PCM is permitted. 

PRO Aftermarket transmission controller is permitted. 

Street: Aftermarket transmission controller is prohibited. 

Delay boxes are prohibited