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Class Definition
- Naturally aspirated Ford-powered class
- Structured weight-based class with crossover allowances
- Non-class competitors permitted
- Heads-up competition
Race Format
- NHRA safety rules apply
- 1/4 mile racing
- Heads-up competition
- .400 Pro Tree
- Open qualifying for all competitors
- Maximum field size for eliminations is 32 vehicles
- Fastest qualifiers advance to eliminations
- Pro ladder eliminations
- Courtesy staging is strongly enforced
- Final eliminations held on Sunday
OFFICIAL CLASS RULES
Weight and Scaling
- All vehicle weights include driver
- Weight will be rounded down to the nearest 5 lb increment
- All vehicles may be weighed at any time during the event
Crossover Classes
NMRA Coyote Stock Crossover (2025 NMRA Rulebook)
- Minimum weight: 2,750 lbs
- Any clutch, any transmission
- Fuel limited to E85 or MS109
- NMRA Factory Stock tire rules allowed
NMRA Factory Stock Crossover (2025 NMRA Rulebook)
- Stick cars: any clutch, any transmission, E85 or MS109 fuel
- Automatic cars: E85 or MS109 fuel
- NMRA Coyote Stock tire rules allowed
NMRA Pure Street Crossover (2016 NMRA Rulebook)
- Pushrod 5.0L – 2,950 lbs
Engine and Weight Classes
- 4.6L 2V – 2,475 lbs
- 4.6L 3V – 2,525 lbs
- 4.6L 4V – 2,675 lbs
- 5.0 HO – 2,275 lbs
- Coyote Gen 1 – 2,775 lbs
- Godzilla 7.3L – 3,175 lbs
Weight Adjustments
- GT350 intake – +25 lbs
- GT350 throttle body – +25 lbs
- Cobra Jet / billet / carbon fiber intake – +100 lbs
- Vacuum pump – +50 lbs
- Dome pistons – +25 lbs
- Titanium valves – +25 lbs
Non-Class Competitors
- Non-class vehicles are permitted
- Must meet all general safety and class rules
- Any fuel type permitted
- Will be assigned weight or configuration requirements at the discretion of event staff
- Subject to approval and verification at any time
Power Adder Restrictions
- Turbochargers are not permitted
- Superchargers are not permitted
- Nitrous oxide is not permitted
Body
- Aftermarket hoods, bumpers, and trunk lids permitted
- Must retain stock doors and fenders
- Hoods may be bolt-on or lift-off style
- Hood modification allowed for clearance only
- No air intake modifications through hood
Glass
- Aftermarket lightweight windows permitted
- Must appear OEM
- No exposed rivets, screws, or fasteners
- Door windows must remain in factory track
Lights
- Functional headlights and taillights required
- Headlight removal for intake purposes is not permitted
Interior
- No interior requirements
Intake System
- OEM and aftermarket intakes permitted
- Porting permitted
- Welding and epoxying prohibited except for repairs
- All incoming air must pass through an air filter
Carburetor
- Single carburetor allowed
- Maximum 850 CFM
- Carburetors over 850 CFM: +25 lbs
EFI
- Any fuel injectors permitted
- Ford EFI and Holley EFI permitted
- Any tuning system permitted
Throttle Body
- Single throttle body permitted
- 4-barrel style throttle body: +25 lbs
- Dual throttle bodies are not permitted
Cylinder Head and Valvetrain
- Any OEM Ford cylinder head permitted
- 4.6L 2V may run Trick Flow 2V heads: +150 lbs
- Porting permitted
- Welding only for repairs
- Minimum combustion chamber size: 42cc
- Titanium valves prohibited
Camshafts
- No restrictions
Pistons
- Any piston permitted
- Must have three rings
- Gas porting permitted
Rods
- No aluminum rods
- Must use .866 wrist pin
- Must be 5.993” length
Crankshaft
- Must maintain stock stroke within .010”
- Main journal within .010” of stock
- Rod journal minimum 2.0”
Crankcase Ventilation
- No vacuum pumps allowed
- Breathers permitted
Oiling System
- Wet sump permitted
- Dry sump permitted: +50 lbs
Cooling System
- Water only
- No coolant or additives permitted
Fuel System
- Fuel restrictions apply under crossover classes
- Non-class competitors: any fuel permitted
- Any fuel pump permitted
- Fuel cooling systems are not permitted
Exhaust
- Maximum collector size: 3”
- Maximum exhaust OD: 3”
- Mufflers not required
Transmission
- Any manual transmission permitted
- Vertigate and H-pattern permitted
- Ford automatic transmissions: -100 lbs
- TH400 permitted at base weight
Clutch / Flywheel
- Must be SFI rated
- Minimum 10” clutch
- Must be foot-operated
Converter / Flexplate
- Must be SFI rated
Bellhousing
- Must be SFI rated
Driveshaft
- Steel or aluminum permitted
- Carbon fiber prohibited
Rear End
- Any rear end and gear combination permitted
Suspension
- Rear must retain stock mounting locations
- Relocation brackets permitted
- No ladder bars
- Coilovers restricted per class structure
Wheels
- Any wheels permitted
- Minitubs permitted
Wheelie Bars
- Prohibited
Tires
- Radial and bias ply permitted
- Maximum width: 10.75”
- Maximum height: 28.0”
Front Suspension
- Aftermarket K-member permitted
- Coilovers permitted
- No staggered front wheels
Brakes
- Any hydraulic brakes permitted
Electronics
- Aftermarket ECU permitted
- No traction control devices permitted
- Data loggers permitted
Fluids and Track Containment
- Water only in cooling systems
- Vehicles leaking fluids will be removed from competition
Return from Pass
- Must return under own power unless directed otherwise
Staging and Readiness
- Must be ready when called
- Failure to report may result in disqualification
Technical Inspection
- All vehicles subject to inspection at any time
Towing
- Towing permitted to staging lanes after scaling
- No towing across scales
- Towing to scales only allowed after a failed pass
Conduct and Operation
- All participants must follow staff direction
- Unsafe behavior may result in removal
Final Authority
- All decisions made by race officials are final