Attn AWD racers

[juicedimpss]

if any of you are interested in racing in the "boost fest" please let me know,im trying to get some rules together to give you guys a venue to have fun in.

[whitehatch]

any more info??

[juicedimpss]

sorry,go here.
http://rsdforums.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=36

[twicks69]

Since the class rules they put together were a little sketchy concerning any imports playing along, I have put together a set of rules to make a new class -- the AWD CLASS!!! These are preliminary, and need to be finalized by TuffeNuff.

Please chime in if you are interested in the event, or register on www.rsdforums.net and join the conversation.

Here is the link to the rules:
http://www.rsdforums.net/vb/showpost.php?p=13764&postcount=103

Here is the link to the thread associated with the rules above:
http://www.rsdforums.net/vb/showthread.php?p=13765#post13765

Here is the link to the forum thread regarding Boost Fest stuff:
http://www.rsdforums.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=36

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Here are the rules that I am putting down on the table for an AWD class. Please feel free to make constructive criticism or give reccomendations to the list below.

The rules listed below are based on 2008 NHRA Sport RWD (AWD) rules directly out of the rulebook.

***Heads up eliminations, Sportsman (standard) Tree, Sportsman Ladder***


4-cylinder AWD (1 power adder, with transfer case):2,900 pounds minimum weight with driver
1.5L-2.6L displacement range

Examples:
*Mitsubishi Evolution
*Mitsubishi Galant VR-4
*Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser (DSM's)
*Subaru WRX and WRX STI
*Isuzu Impulse
*Audi TT
*Toyota Celica All-Trac

6-cylinder AWD (1 power adder) 3500 pounds minimum weight with driver
2.6L-4.3L displacement range

Examples:
*Audi S4, RS4, RS6
*Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
*Dodge Stealth R/T TT
*Nissan Skyline GTR
*Infiniti G35X (equipped with aftermarket blower or turbo)
*GMC typhoon
*GMC syclone

Throw me a bone for the people running 8-cylinder or higher, AWD vehicles (I doubt many people will be showing up in a Bugatti Veyron for the event).

*Engine Swaps Permitted -- but engine must be produced my the same manufacturer as the vehicle it is installed in.

*Drivetrain Swaps Permitted.

*Sequential Manual transmissions not allowed.

*H-pattern manual and automatic transmissions allowed with any level of modification.

*Redundant power adders, such as a twin turbo system, will be counted
as one power adder.

*Single Nozzle Meth/Alcohol/Water injection will be allowed on vehicles running air-to-air intercoolers, or when there is no intercooler at all.

*Nitrous Oxide injection or cooling prohibited.

*Air-to-air intercoolers allowed. OEM liquid intercooler permitted only if OEM
engine and OEM power adder are used.

*Dry sump oil system or external oil pumps prohibited unless OEM equipped and engine is using complete OEM oiling system.

*All exhaust must flow through functioning muffler(s). Open dump exhausts WITHOUT a muffler are restricted. The exhaust pipe/muffler needs to extend 12" past the centerline of the front axle.

*NHRA-accepted racing gasoline permitted. I.E.: VP Import, C16, Q16, E98, 110, MS109, 104, 100 octanes, E85, etc. Race fuel suppliers include: VP racing, Torco, Sunoco, Rockett, Shell, Turbo Blue, etc. Ethanol supplier information required if running E98. METHANOL NOT ALLOWED.

*OEM fuel tank mandatory. No fuel cell.

*4-cylinder turbo applications are limited to a maximum 72mm turbo/supercharger compressor wheel inducer of 72.78mm (2.865").

*Six-cylinder, single-turbo/supercharger applications limited to a maximum 76mm turbo, where the maximum compressor wheel inducer diameter is 77.50mm (3.051").

*Six-cylinder, twin-turbo applications limited to a maximum 52mm turbo, where the maximum compressor housing inducer diameter is 53.50mm (2.106").

*4-wheel hydraulic brakes mandatory

*A functioning hydraulic or cable E-brake mandatory

*Must retain full, original OEM steering gear.

*Front Suspension - Upper mounting point for strut assemblies must be in the factory location. Adjustable caster/camber pillowball mounts are permitted. Aftermarket lower control arms are permitted provided factory mounting points to chassis are maintained. Lower mounting point for strut assembly may be modified for improved caster or camber. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are permitted.

*Traction bars/devices permitted; must be bolt-on ONLY; and may not extend or mount forward of original control-arm mounting point.

*Rear Suspension -- Original suspension mandatory. Aftermarket control arms
permitted provided all original mounting points are retained. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, limit straps, and camber kits permitted. Rear suspension must maintain minimum shock travel of 1 inch. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock absorber per wheel.

*Wheelie bars prohibited.

*OEM chassis, with complete OEM floorpan and firewall mandatory. Wheel tubs, back-half conversions, tube chassis, etc. prohibited.

*Ride Height -- Minimum 3 inches from front of car to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle, 2 inches for remainder of car (except for exhaust
more than 12 inches behind centerline of front axle).

*Tires -- ANY DOT APPROVED TIRE ACCEPTED; with a maximum diameter of 26", and a maximum tread width of 10.5". Snow tires allowed, drag radials allowed, Mickey Thompson DOT ET streets, M&H DOT roadmasters, Hoosier DOT QTP's, etc. are allowed. Retreads, space-saver spares, studded tires and non-DOT compliant tires are prohibited.

*Lightweight body panels limited to hood, fenders, and deck lid. Aftermarket body kits permitted, but full street-legal appearance must be maintained. One-piece aftermarket front end prohibited.

*OEM firewall mandatory.

*OEM floorpan, front to rear, mandatory.

*Complete OEM windshield and windows mandatory. Windows must be operative per factory specifications. (Must open and close via electrical or OEM mechanical means.)

*Must have at least one functional brake light.

*Vehicle must have valid license plates and valid vehicle registration. Driver must have valid drivers license.

*Battery relocation permitted; must be secured, and NOT in the driver compartment.

*16V Battery systems are prohibited unless it is an OEM battery and factory wiring is in place. No aftermarket 16V batteries allowed.

*Two-steps, rev limiters, etc. are permitted.


I hope you guys look at this as a good starting point, and NOT as the final decision.

Thank you,