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I'm pretty sure that everyone has heard by now, just in case you haven't, NOPI is allowing 8 cylinders to compete in Pro Compact, Pro Outlaw RWD, and Pro Street Tire!! I'm going to list the rules for each of these classes here so people can discuss this subject.

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1.13> PRO COMPACT
• SPONSOR DECALS: All racers must have series and/or class sponsor decals as required by NDRA. Competitors can utilize a competing sponsor product/logo.
• CLASS: The class designation (P/C) must be on the both sides and the front window in 3-inch tall letters.
• NUMBERS: Numbers on both sides and rear windows must be 6 inches tall. The front windshield number may be 3 inches tall.
• BODY: Vehicle must be of door slammer variety. Import or domestic (93 and later Domestic bodies) body style must be used. Body must be recognizable to NDRA officials. Pictures of new, non-approved bodies that are not 100% scale are subject to NDRA approval. Plans must be sent to NDRA prior to construction of your vehicle. NDRA assumes no responsibility for racer choice to produce bodies that are eventually NOT accepted by NDRA. ¾ scale vehicles or vehicles that have significant material/size removed from their original state shall not be allowed. NDRA reserves final right to judge what is acceptable. Stock headlights must remain or be painted / decaled on. 1/8 inch thick Lexan / Plexiglas windows allowed. Front and rear windshield must be within 3 degrees of stock.
• INTERIOR: Doors must open/close from inside and outside of vehicle.
• ENGINE: Engine diapers or catch pans mandatory on all cars. 4/6/8 cylinder fuel injected entries allowed:
Any commercially available 4-cylinder engine and air-cooled engines allowed, including a billet block.
All 6 cylinder engines must be of OHC design. Engine must be of automotive origin. Factory and after market cast performance blocks permitted.
Rotary: 2 and 3 rotor rotary engines allowed. (NO BILLET BLOCKS OR FE MOTORS).
All 8 cylinder engines must be fuel injected.
Engine must be of same make as vehicle competing.
The maximum size for any engine is 530 ci..
Total number of valves allowed cannot exceed stock configuration. No pneumatic valve trains. The maximum number of cylinders allowed is 8. One engine per car.
• CYLINDER HEADS: 4/6/8 cylinders: Any commercially available cylinder head may be used. Billet heads allowed, so long as they are commercially available. Pneumatic components NOT allowed
• INDUCTION SYSTEMS: Any type of intake/fuel delivery allowed, including carbs, mechanical/electronic fuel injection, custom plenums, multiple injector entry points, etc.
• NITROUS OXIDE: Bottles must be stamped 1800-psi minimum. Bottles must be mounted directly to the body of the vehicle, utilizing steel mountings and all mounting points. Electrical bottle heaters allowed, however. NOTE: NO EXTERNAL FLAME HEATING ALLOWED. Blow down tube is required if bottle is inside passenger compartment.
• EXHAUST SYSTEM: NDRA does not require mufflers for racing, however some tracks have a noise ordinance, which requires a muffler for Saturday racing.
• TRANSMISSION: Any commercially available transmission allowed, including air shifted.
• DRIVE SHAFT: Open drive shaft passing any part of the driver's body must be completely enclosed with a plate of 1/8-inch minimum thickness securely mounted to the frame or frame structure.
• CLUTCH/FLYWHEEL/FLYWHEEL SHIELD: After market clutch and flywheel shield required See Section 4:13 AND 4.16 for additional details.
• MINIMUM WEIGHTS / TURBO LIMITS:Class min. weights for 4 cylinder and Rotory is 1700lbs.
Class min. weights for 6/8 cylinder is 2200lbs.

4 Cylinder: With up to two power adders. 1700 lbs.
Up to 3.0 liter max displacement.
2 Rotor: With up to two power adders. 1700 lbs
3 Rotors: With up to two power adders. 1800 lbs
6 Cylinder: With up to two power adders. 2200 lbs.
Up to 4.0 liter max displacement.
6 Cylinder single Turbo maximum size 91.5 mm.
6 Cylinder dual Turbo maximum size 78 mm each.

8 Cylinder:
Small Block Motors:
Nitrous (480ci max) 2200 lbs.
Roots Supercharged (480ci max) 2700 lbs.
Centrifugal Supercharged (480ci max) Gas only 2800 lbs.
Turbocharged (370ci max) 8.2 Deck only
Twin 76mm/single 94mm max 2400 lbs.
Turbocharged (480ci max)
Twin 88mm/single 106mm max 2700 lbs.

Big Block Motors:
Nitrous: 2500 lbs.
Supercharged or Turbocharged 2700 lbs.

Deduct 100 lbs. for converters.


Max turbo size is defined by inlet opening and inducer wheel size measurements.
• CHASSIS & CERTIFICATION: RWD only. Tube chassis permitted. CARS RUNNING AN ET OF (9.99 NHRA) OR (9.50 IHRA) or 135 MPH AND QUICKER MUST HAVE A CHASSIS CERTIFICATION TAG. AND MUST BE CURRENT (NO EXCEPTIONS!)Stock driveline configuration not required.
• SUSPENSION: Must use one shock per wheel. Coil-over shocks allowed. Wheelie bars allowed but wheels cannot be pre-loaded or touch the ground at the starting line. No cockpit adjustable, trigger switch activated or remote wheelie bar systems allowed.
• WHEELBASE: Maximum wheelbase is 126 inches. Cars must be within +/- 2 inches from side to side
• IGNITION SYSTEM: Any commercially available ignition system allowed.
• COMPUTERS: See General Regulation Section 4.31.
• LIGHTS: Headlights must be stock or be painted on to resemble stock headlights. Vehicle must have one red taillight and must be in working order.
• BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL: Cars must have four-wheel brakes in good working order. Traction control prohibited. NOTE: TRACTION CONTROL IS DEFINED BY NDRA AS A COMPUTER CONTROLLED SECONDARY BRAKING DEVICE THAT CONTROLS WHEEL SPEED VIA WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.
• COOLING SYSTEM: 1-pint minimum catch can is required. Electric water pumps/fans allowed. Catch cans must NOT be mounted in front of tires or with overflow line pointed at tires.
• WHEELS/STUDS: See General Regulations Section 4.35.
• TIRES: Slicks OK, Max tire size allowed is 34.5/17-16, 111 inch max roll out, no matter what engine or weight.
• FUEL: NDRA approved racing fuels only. Fuels must meet all requirements of Section 4.32.
• DRIVERS LICENSE: State, or Federal, or International drivers license mandatory.
• COMPETITION LICENSE: NOTE, A VALID COMPETITION LICENSE MANDATORY FOR CARS RUNNING 9.99 AND QUICKER AT A NHRA TRACK AND 9.50 AND QUICKER AT A IHRA TRACK. For cars running (7.49 NHRA) or (7.00 IHRA) and quicker must have an advanced ET license
• DRIVERS SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Any vehicle equipped with a roll cage or roll bar must be equipped with a padded head protector to be placed behind the driver's head mounted in such a way so as to help minimize the risk of whiplash. The cage or roll bar must also be fitted with padding in any area where it may come in contact with the driver's helmet. Padding with ¼ inch compression or padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 padding or better shall be used. No other forms of padding will be accepted.
• FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: Mandatory on all Pro cars, and Sportsman cars 9.59 and quicker. System must be SFI 17.1 approved for competition use. Minimum of 20lb suppression system.
• HELMETS: Drivers of cars 13.99 or quicker must use a helmet that is Snell 95, 2000 SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1 or 41.2 spec. Any helmet that is modified in any way other than paint jobs shall be deemed unsafe and not suited for competition. Drivers must be wearing their helmet prior to entering the burnout area. The NDRA requires the use of Full Face Helmets and strongly recommends the use of the proper visor as well. The NDRA also requires the use of a SFI 38.1 approved head and neck restraint system.
• CLOTHING: 10.00-11.99: Drivers must wear jacket meeting SFI 3.2A/1. 7.50 to 9.99: Drivers must wear Jacket and pants meeting SFI 3.2A/5 and gloves meeting SFI 3.2A/1, and a neck collar meeting 3.3. Any front engine closed bodied car running an et. of 6.30 to 9.99 equipped with nitrous oxide, turbo charger and or super charger. A jacket and pants meeting SFI 3.2A/15, gloves, and shoes meeting SFI 3.3/5 mandatory, and a neck collar meeting 3.3.
• SEAT BELTS: All cars THAT REQUIRE a roll bar must use a 5-point SFI 16.1 driver restraint system equipped with a quick release system. Belts must be mounted to the frame or cross member or in a reinforced mounting point so that all connections are in a direct line with the direction of the pull. CARS REQUIRING A SFI 16.1 DRIVERS RESTRAINT System must HAVE THE BELTS updated 2 year FROM THE DATES STAMPED ON THE SFI BELT TAGS.
• PARACHUTES: Required for all cars exceeding 150 mph. Tech inspectors may inspect parachute for damage or wear at our discretion. Parachutes must be solidly mounted to frame and release housing must be no more than 12” from parachute pack and must be mounted in such a way to ensure smooth operation without failure.

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1.12> PRO OUTLAW RWD
• SPONSOR DECALS: All racers must have series and or class sponsor decals as required by NDRA. Competitors can utilize a competing sponsor product/logo.
• CLASS: The class designation (P/R) must be on the both sides and the front window in 3-inch tall letters.
• NUMBERS: Numbers on both sides and rear windows must be 6 inches tall. The front windshield number may be 3 inches tall.
• BODY: Body must be recognizable to NDRA officials. All bodies must be painted and in good cosmetic condition. Vehicle must be of door slammer variety. Import or domestic (domestic cars 1993 and later model) body style must be used. RWD cars must use full sized, 100% scale roof, rocker panels, quarter panels and “A” pillars. FWD and AWD cars can be converted to RWD. No tape can be used to join/cover body seams. Stock headlights must remain or be painted/decaled on. 1/8 inch thick Lexan / Plexiglas windows allowed. Front and rear windshield must be within 3 degrees of stock.
• INTERIOR: Doors must open/close from inside and outside of vehicle.
• ENGINE: Engine diapers or catch pans mandatory on all cars. 4/6/8 Cylinder engines are all allowed. All engines must be fuel injected. ALL: Engine must be of automotive origin. Factory and after market cast performance blocks permitted. No billet blocks. No Fontana blocks. All entries limited to 480ci. maximum displacement, or 3 rotors maximum. One engine per car. Engine swaps allowed. Stepped deck blocks allowed.
• CYLINDER HEADS: Any commercially available cylinder head may be used. Billet heads allowed, so long as they are commercially available. Pneumatic components not allowed.
• INDUCTION SYSTEM'S: Any type of intake/fuel delivery allowed, mechanical/electronic fuel injection, custom plenums, multiple injector entry points, etc.
• NITROUS OXIDE: Bottles must be stamped 1800-psi minimum. Bottles must be mounted directly to the body of the vehicle, utilizing steel mountings and all mounting points. Electrical bottle heaters allowed, however. NOTE: NO EXTERNAL FLAME HEATING ALLOWED. Blow down tube is required if bottle is inside passenger compartment.
• EXHAUST SYSTEM: NDRA does not require mufflers for racing however some tracks have a noise ordinance, which requires a muffler for Saturday racing.
• DRIVE TRAIN: Pro Outlaw is a RWD only class.
• TRANSMISSION: Any commercially available transmission allowed, including air shifted and sequential units.
• DRIVE SHAFT: Open drive shaft passing any part of the driver's body must be completely enclosed with a plate of 1/8-inch minimum thickness securely mounted to the frame or frame structure.
• CLUTCH/FLYWHEEL/FLYWHEEL SHIELD: After market clutch and flywheel shield required See Section 4:13 AND 4.16 for additional details.
• WEIGHTS / TURBO LIMITS:
.80 lbs per CC of displacement for 2.9L and smaller
.85 lbs per CC of displacement for 3.0l and larger
1800lbs is the minimum for this class.
Example: 2.0L = 1800 lbs. (1800lb. min.)
2.4L = 1920 lbs.
3.0L = 2550 lbs.
3.5L = 2975 lbs.
Air cooled = 1800 lbs.
2 Rotor: 1900 lbs. with up to two-power adders.
3 Rotor: 2000 lbs. with up to two power adders.


8cyl: 3,000 lb. min. weight 1 power adder/race gas
Small blocks allowed twin turbo configuration with 100lb weight penalty. (80mm max size)
Small block single turbo configuration (101mm max size)
Centrifugal superchargers allowed.
Add 100 lbs. - Clutch.
Deduct 300 lbs. - Small block with nitrous.

4 Cylinder Turbo maximum size is 81 mm.
6 Cylinder single Turbo maximum size 74 mm.
6 Cylinder dual Turbo maximum size 58 mm each.

4 Cylinder
Maximum Turbo size = 81 mm, single turbo only. Max size is defined by inducer wheel size measurements. Maximum compressor inducer diameter is 81.88 mm. This is measured at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. Inducer diameter can be no larger than this. No stepped inducer wheels allowed. The contour from inducer to exducer must be continuous with no steps.

6 Cylinder Single Turbo:
Maximum Turbo size = 74 mm, single turbo only. Max size is defined by inducer wheel size measurements. Maximum compressor inducer diameter is 75.85 mm. This is measured at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. Inducer diameter can be no larger than this. No stepped inducer wheels allowed. The contour from inducer to exducer must be continuous with no steps.

6 Cylinder Twin Turbo:
Maximum Turbo size = 58 mm turbo. Max size is defined by inducer wheel size measurements. Maximum compressor inducer diameter is 59.78mm. This is measured at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. Inducer diameter can be no larger than this. No stepped inducer wheels allowed. The contour from inducer to exducer must be continuous with no steps.

8 Cylinder Single Turbo:
Maximum Single Turbo size = 101mm turbo. Max size is defined by inducer wheel size measurements. Maximum compressor inducer diameter is 101.85mm. This is measured at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. Inducer diameter can be no larger than this. No stepped inducer wheels allowed. The contour from inducer to exducer must be continuous with no steps.

8 Cylinder Twin Turbo:
Maximum Twin Turbo size = 80mm turbo. Max size is defined by inducer wheel size measurements. Maximum compressor inducer diameter is 80.85mm. This is measured at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. Inducer diameter can be no larger than this. No stepped inducer wheels allowed. The contour from inducer to exducer must be continuous with no steps.

• CHASSIS: Pro Outlaw is a RWD Backhalf only class. IMPORTANT: See section 4.21 for definitions of tube chassis. RWD full tube chassis prohibited. FWD and AWD cars can be converted to RWD. Cars must have full sized, factory steel A-pillars, roof, rocker panels, firewall, front frame rails, and quarter panels.
Struts must be stock type, originally available on the car and used with the stock front frame rails or a direct bolt in conversion with stock front frame rails.
4 Cylinder cars are allowed missing functional strut towers with no weight penalty.
Car must be approved by NDRA tech staff before competition during the 2006 season.
• SUSPENSION: Must use one shock per wheel. Coil-over shocks allowed. Wheelie bars allowed but wheels cannot be pre-loaded or touch the ground at the starting line. No cockpit adjustable, trigger switch activated or remote wheelie bar systems allowed.
• WHEELBASE: Maximum wheelbase is 115 inches. Cars must be within +/- 2 inches from side to side.
• CHASSIS CERTIFICATION: NOTE: CARS RUNNING AN ET OF (9:99 NHRA) OR (9:50 IHRA) or 135 MPH AND QUICKER MUST HAVE A CHASSIS CERTIFICATION TAG. AND MUST BE CURRENT (NO EXCEPTIONS!)
• IGNITION SYSTEM: Any commercially available ignition system allowed.
• COMPUTERS: See General Regulation Section 4.31 computer/data acquisition devices.
• LIGHTS: Headlights must be stock or be painted on to resemble stock headlights. Vehicle must have one red taillight and must be in working order.
• BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL: Cars must have four-wheel brakes in good working order. Traction control prohibited. NOTE: TRACTION CONTROL IS DEFINED BY NDRA AS A COMPUTER CONTROLLED SECONDARY BRAKING DEVICE THAT CONTROLS WHEEL SPEED VIA WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.
• COOLING SYSTEM: 1-pint minimum catch can required. Electric fans/water pumps allowed. Catch cans must NOT be mounted in front of tires or with overflow line pointed at tires.
• WHEELS/STUDS: See General Regulations Section 4.35.
• TIRES: Slicks OK. No limit on tire height at this time. 8cyl cars will be limited to Slicks with a 10.5W designation-max 12.0 inch tread width at any time, with a 104.0 inch total circumference maximum.
NOTE: ABSOLUTELY NO MINI SPARE TIRES OR NON-SPEED RATED TIRES MAY BE USED. Cars running 11.99 must have metal valve stems, or tubes / liners.
• FUEL: NDRA approved racing fuels only. Fuels must meet all requirements of Section 4.32.
4/6 cylinder cars will be allowed Methanol or racing gas, 8cylinder cars will be allowed racing gas only.
• DRIVERS LICENSE: State, or Federal, or International drivers license mandatory.
• COMPETITION LICENSE - NOTE: A VALID COMPETITION LICENSE MANDATORY FOR CARS RUNNING 9.99 AND QUICKER AT A NHRA TRACK AND 9.50 AND QUICKER AT A IHRA TRACK. For cars running (7.49 NHRA) or (7.00 IHRA) and quicker must have an advanced ET license.
• DRIVERS SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Any vehicle equipped with a roll cage or roll bar must be equipped with a padded head protector to be placed behind the driver's head mounted in such a way so as to help minimize the risk of whiplash. The cage or roll bar must also be fitted with padding in any area where it may come in contact with the driver's helmet. Padding with ¼ inch compression or padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 padding or better shall be used. No other forms of padding will be accepted.
• FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: Mandatory on all Pro cars, and Sportsman cars 9.59 and quicker. System must be SFI 17.1 approved for competition use. Minimum of 20lbs required.
• HELMETS: Drivers of cars 13.99 or quicker must use a helmet that is Snell 95, 2000 SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1 or 41.2 spec. Any helmet that is modified in any way other than paint jobs shall be deemed unsafe and not suited for competition. Drivers must be wearing their helmet prior to entering the burnout area. The NDRA requires the use of Full Face Helmets and strongly recommends the use of the proper visor as well. The NDRA also requires the use of a SFI 38.1 approved head and neck restraint system.
• CLOTHING: 10.00-11.99: Drivers must wear jacket meeting SFI 3.2A/1. Cars running 9.99 and quicker must wear a jacket meeting SFI 3.2A/5, and Gloves meeting 3.3/1 mandatory.
• SEAT BELTS: All cars THAT REQUIRE a roll bar must use a 5-point SFI 16.1 driver restraint system equipped with a quick release system. Belts must be mounted to the frame or cross member or in a reinforced mounting point so that all connections are in a direct line with the direction of the pull. CARS REQUIRING A SFI 16.1 DRIVERS RESTRAINT System must HAVE THE BELTS updated 2 year FROM THE DATES STAMPED ON THE SFI BELT TAGS. Cars using OEM type seats may route the crotch strap in front of the seat rather than through a hole in the base cushion.
• PARACHUTES: Required for all cars exceeding 150 mph. Tech inspectors may inspect parachute for damage or wear at our discretion. Parachutes must be solidly mounted to frame and release housing must be no more than 12” from parachute pack and must be mounted in such a way to ensure smooth operation without failure.

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1.8> PRO STREET TIRE
• SPONSOR DECALS: All racers must have series and or class sponsor decals as required by NDRA. Competitors can utilize a competing sponsor product / logo.
• CLASS: The class designation (P/ST) must be on the both sides and the front window in 3-inch tall letters.
• NUMBERS: Numbers on both sides and rear windows must be 6 inches tall. The front windshield may be 3 inches tall.
• BODY: Stock import or late model domestic (93 and later) compact car or truck body must be retained. No cutting of frame rails or Unibody for any reason. Lightweight parts limited to hood/ decklid and ground effects only. Stock steel roof, quarter panels, doors, A-pillars, and rocker panels must remain intact. Fenders can be trimmed a maximum of one inch for tire clearance only. No chop tops, channeling or changing of scale of vehicle. All vehicles must remain 100% to scale. One-piece front ends not allowed. DOT glass must remain.
• INTERIOR: Inner door panels, headliner, carpeting, and dashboard must remain. All air conditioning and heater components may be removed.
• ENGINE: Engine diapers or catch pans mandatory on all cars. 4 cylinder, 5 cylinder, 6 cylinder, and 8 cylinder fuel injected engines allowed. 2 rotor entries allowed. Engine must be of same make as vehicle competing and use a factory part number. Factory performance blocks allowed. No Fontana or billet blocks would be allowed. No air-cooled entries. Max engine size is 480ci. small blocks.
• CYLINDER HEADS: Must be commercially available, produced in runs of 500 or more. No billet cylinder heads. Any Internal modification permitted including filling and porting.
• INDUCTION SYSTEMS: Any commercially available induction may be used, but stock configuration must be retained. Ex: Fuel injected entries must remain fuel injected, with the same type of injection used as delivered stock.
Example: if the car is delivered from the factory in a single throttle body configuration it must remain as a single throttle body.
• NITROUS OXIDE: Bottles must be stamped 1800-psi minimum. Bottles must be mounted directly to the body of the vehicle, utilizing steel mountings and all mounting points. Electrical bottle heaters allowed. NOTE: NO EXTERNAL FLAME HEATING ALLOWED. Blow down tube is required if bottle is inside passenger compartment.
• EXHAUST SYSTEM: NDRA does not require the use of a full exhaust system.
• TRANSMISSION: Any transmission that is available as O.E.M. in a production car either import or domestic is allowed. No Clutch less, Liberty, Lenco, B.H.J. type transmissions allowed. NO sequential transmissions. Two and three speed automatic transmissions permitted.
* Rear ends: O.E. bolt in differential casing allowed. No aftermarket substitutes that are not a direct fit application. Examples (8.8”, 9”, or 12 bolt). If vehicle comes stock with I.R.S., vehicle must stay that way for competition.
• DRIVE SHAFT: Open drive shaft passing any part of the driver's body must be completely enclosed with a plate of 1/8-inch minimum thickness securely mounted to the frame or frame structure.
• CLUTCH/FLYWHEEL/FLYWHEEL SHIELD: FWD, AWD or RWD entries allowed. OEM rear end must be on RWD vehicles. Scatter-shield required if 11.99 or quicker. See section 4;13 and 4.16 for additional details.
• MINIMUM WEIGHTS / TURBO LIMITS:
4 Cyl. Vehicles have no turbo charger limits.
6 Cyl. Minimum weight with driver is 3000lbs
6 Cyl. Vehicles: 3200lbs and under are limited to a
81mm turbo charger or twin 56mm turbochargers maximum.
6 Cyl. Vehicles: 3201lbs and over are limited to a 88mm turbo charger or twin 61mm turbo chargers maximum.
6 Cyl. Vehicles: 3400lbs and over twin 72mm turbo turbochargers allowed.
Maximum size is defined by inlet size and inducer size measurements.
6 Cyl. Vehicles: 3400lbs and over single 91mm turbo turbochargers allowed.
Maximum size is defined by inlet size and inducer size measurements.

8 Cyl. Vehicles:
82mm Turbocharged 360 ci. = 3100
85mm Turbocharged 360 ci. = 3300
88mm Turbocharged 360 ci. = 3450
88mm Turbocharged(mod motor) 300 ci = 3300
Nitrous Oxide 360 ci. = 2950
Nitrous Oxide 415 ci. = 3150
Nitrous Oxide 440 ci. = 3300
Supercharged 360 ci. = 3100
Supercharged 400 ci. = 3300
Supercharged(X-TRIM,F1R,F1C) 360 ci. = 3300
• Approved Superchargers and gear ratios:
Vortech – A,B,S,Y,R,J,JT,T,YS,YSi, X trim models/3.45:1 or 3.60:1
Procharger – D1,D1X,D1R models/4.44:1
Procharger – F1,F1R,F1C-5.0 models/5.00:1
Paxton Novi – 1000,1200,2000/3.45/3.54/3.50:1 or 3.60:1
Powerdyne – BD-9,BD-10,BD-11,XB-1A
Supercharger compressor wheels can not be made of exotic material, wheels must be made of cast or billet aluminum.
• CHASSIS: Full stock chassis required. Removal of sheet metal in the interior is limited to metal supports for attachment of center console. Also transmission tunnel may be trimmed to allow enough clearance for transmission and shield to clear floor, AND NO MORE THAN THAT!! However sheet metal cannot be removed from the floors for any reason. Roll cage or roll bars allowed only inside passenger compartment or as needed to be compliant with applicable safety specifications, especially on cars faster than 9.99 with NHRA or 9.50 with IHRA. In all cases, no car shall be allowed to cut flooring out of the vehicle. Window nets required if vehicles run quicker than 9.99 with NHRA or 9.49 with IHRA or 135 mph, as specified in NHRA/IHRA Rulebooks. No north-to-south engine configuration changes. Engine must be mounted in stock location with stock-style motor mounts.
• SUSPENSION: Must use one shock per wheel, or retain original style suspension. Coil-aver shocks allowed. No wheelie bars allowed. Stock functional shock towers must remain completely intact front and rear. Stock pieces may be strengthened. Entire rear sub frame structure must remain intact. Lower control arm alterations limited to lengthening or strengthening. Back half conversions not permitted. AWD cars allowed strengthened k-members but must be approved by NDRA tech officials prior to car competing.
• WHEELBASE: Wheelbase must remain within +/-2 inch of stock.
• CHASSIS CERTIFICATION: NOTE: A VALID COMPETITION LICENSE MANDATORY FOR CARS RUNNING 9.99 AND QUICKER AT A NHRA TRACK. 9.50 AND QUICKER AT A IHRA TRACK (NO EXCEPTIONS!)
• IGNITION SYSTEM: Aftermarket crank triggers, two-step rev limiters, ignition amplifiers, spark computers or dynamically adjustable engine management systems and piggyback engine management systems are allowed. Stand-alone systems allowed.
• LIGHTS/STREET EQUIPMENT: Headlights, turn signals, and taillights must be retained in stock working condition. One headlight can be removed for air induction.
• BRAKES: Cars must have four-wheel brakes, in good working order.
• TRACTION CONTROL: Traction control prohibited. TRACTION CONTROL IS DEFINED BY NDRA AS A COMPUTER CONTROLLED SECONDARY BRAKING DEVICE THAT CONTROLS WHEEL SPEED VIA WHEEL SPEED SENSORS.
Traction Control allowed only if traction control is factory installed equipment as delivered from factory.
• COOLING SYSTEM: Electric fans allowed. Must use overflow/catch can 1 pint minimum.
• WHEELS/STUDS: See General Regulations Section 4.35.
• TIRES: Must run DOT drag radial tires on all 6cyl. and 8cyl. cars. No tire in class can exceed 10.5” in tread width. Absolutely no mini-spare tires or non-speed rated tires may be used at any time. Cars running 11.99 must have metal valve stems, or tubes / liners.
NDRA approved Drag radials are:
BFGoodrich: G-Force and Comp T/A tires
Dunlop: Direzza
Nitto: NT555R.
Sizes allowed are: 275/50; 275/60; 325/50.
• FUEL: Any NDRA approved racing gasoline allowed. No alcohol/methanol allowed. See section 4.32 for more information.
• DRIVERS LICENSE: State, or Federal, or International drivers license mandatory.
• COMPETITION LICENSE: NOTE: A VALID COMPETITION LICENSE MANDATORY FOR CARS RUNNING 9.99 AND QUICKER AT A NHRA TRACK AND 9.50 AND QUICKER AT A IHRA TRACK. (NO EXCEPTIONS!)
• DRIVERS SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Any vehicle equipped with a roll cage or roll bar must be equipped with a padded head protector to be placed behind the driver's head mounted in such a way so as to help minimize the risk of whiplash. The cage or roll bar must also be fitted with padding in any area where it may come in contact with the driver's helmet. Padding with ¼ inch compression or padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 padding or better shall be used. No other forms of padding will be accepted.
• FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: Mandatory on all Pro cars, and Sportsman cars 9.59 and quicker. System must be SFI 17.1 approved for competition use.
• HELMETS: Drivers of cars 13.99 or quicker must use a helmet that is Snell 95, 2000 SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1 or 41.2 spec.. Any helmet that is modified in any way other than paint jobs shall be deemed unsafe and not suited for competition. Drivers must be wearing their helmet prior to entering the burnout area. The NDRA requires the use of Full Face Helmets and strongly recommends the use of the proper visor as well. The NDRA also requires the use of a SFI 38.1 approved head and neck restraint system.
• CLOTHING: 10.00-11.99: Drivers must wear jacket meeting SFI 3.2A/1. Cars running 9.99 and quicker must wear a jacket meeting SFI 3.2A/5, and Gloves meeting 3.3/1 mandatory.
• SEAT BELTS: All cars THAT REQUIRE a roll bar must use a 5-point SFI 16.1 driver restraint system equipped with a quick release system. Belts must be mounted to the frame or cross member or in a reinforced mounting point so that all connections are in a direct line with the direction of the pull. CARS REQUIRING A SFI 16.1 DRIVERS RESTRAINT System must HAVE THE BELTS updated 2 year FROM THE DATES STAMPED ON THE SFI BELT TAGS. No OEM type seats allowed in class.
• PARACHUTES: Required for all cars exceeding 150 mph. Tech inspectors may inspect parachute for damage or wear at our discretion. Parachutes must be solidly mounted to frame and release housing must be no more than 12” from parachute pack and must be mounted in such a way to ensure smooth operation without failure. NOTE: Any FWD car running in excess of 150 MPH must pull the chute! If the driver doesn't pull the chute the run may be DQ'd. If you're not sure pull the chute anyway!

RX794

In my opinion this is going to be a MESS! I see what NOPI is trying to do as far as gain a wider audience, as well as more sponsors for the series and racers. I know they have good intentions, but seeing how the rules are written so far, it seems like it's going to be so complicated to keep things even, as well as difficult to monitor. The tech guys can barely keep up with the import rules as is, due to all the different engine/turbo configurations, now look how much more confusing it is with allowing 8 cylinders in. Just within the 8 cylinders there's multiple small block sizes, multiple big block sizes, normally aspirated, NOS, mulitple different superchargers, different turbos, etc.). There's just TOO MUCH **** NOW TO KEEP TRACK OF! What is NOPI gonna do? Are they gonna quarantine the cars after each race to check each and every one of them for legality? I guess we'll see what happens, I just hope this all works out for everyone involved, especially the racers, they're the ones building cars to race them and compete. Nothing sucks more to a racer having to change an entire setup multiple times within one season to keep up with the rules. This cost $$$ as well as time to change things around and then test it to make sure it stays competitive. Just my opinion.

RX794

Just to let you know these are DOMESTIC 8 cylinders they're allowing here.

ArmyOfOne

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I thought the reason the Sport Compact scene was started was to keep up from having to line up against these guys with the V-8s. I guess it will just be what last season was with the world trying to catch or keep up with team Titan. Now give them a bigger motor and all you have is a smaller version of a Celica funnycar with a smaller body on it.

If they allow this then we need to be allowed to run a 4 rotor.

The rules do say that aftermarket blocks are permitted, why not aftermarket 4 rotor blocks?
After all it would not exceed the 530ci requirement now does it?
Just my 2 cents.

13btnos

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"Rotary: 2 and 3 rotor rotary engines allowed. (NO BILLET BLOCKS OR FE MOTORS)."

Actually they state no billet blocks for rotaries. Not that I've ever seen one but why do they limit the rotary and allow all others to do so. Also what is meant by FE motors? I don't see any problems with the V8's as long as they keep it competitive but there is where the problems will arise is keeping it competitive. Teams are going to be shuffling around when they keep changing the rules to keep all the different engine combos close and that is going to cost some teams big money. Anyways I have always loved running against V8 powered cars more than I like running other imports. But that's the nature of the beast some people can't make big power with a small displacement motor so they have to go bigger. I'm in the thought of being the little guy running down the big dogs. Look how dominant the 13B powered rotarys were early in the sportcompact scene. Then all the piston teams started changing over to the six cylinder motors to keep up. That's just the way things go sometimes I guess.

gnx7

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looks they aren't allowing the M/T Drag Radial in the Pro Street tire class. That is sad as they are the best hooking real radial out there.

It will be an interesting 2006. They are trying to gain some of the bigger car manufacturing names to start putting big $$$'s in this even more (ie Toyota).

Nihilanthic

EDIT: I dont know WTF a FE rotary is... when I read "FE motor" the first thing to mind was fords FE... which obviously is completely different from the rotaries. So, blah.

Anyway, seeing as v8s do SOOOOoooo well in RX-7s, I dont get what the problem is.

Black Magic

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i have a funny feeling the Ls1/FD's will FINALLY take out those goddamn supra's in the street tire class... Provided somone builds a car to do such....

KevinK2

2006 NOPI PRO OUTLAW RWD Rules

• WEIGHTS / TURBO LIMITS:
.80 lbs per CC of displacement for 2.9L and smaller
.85 lbs per CC of displacement for 3.0l and larger
1800lbs is the minimum for this class.
Example: 2.0L = 1800 lbs. (1800lb. min.)
2.4L = 1920 lbs.
3.0L = 2550 lbs.
3.5L = 2975 lbs.
Air cooled = 1800 lbs.
2 Rotor: 1900 lbs. with up to two-power adders.
3 Rotor: 2000 lbs. with up to two power adders.

3-rotor (3.9L) should have advantage here, 2000 lbs vs 3300 lbs for 3.9 recip, and no turbo size limit for rotary. But i've rarely seen a rotary do well in any class on speedtv..... great butts though.

once again

Or not... :\

• ENGINE: Engine diapers or catch pans mandatory on all cars. 4 cylinder, 5 cylinder, 6 cylinder, and 8 cylinder fuel injected engines allowed. 2 rotor entries allowed. Engine must be of same make as vehicle competing and use a factory part number. Factory performance blocks allowed. No Fontana or billet blocks would be allowed. No air-cooled entries. Max engine size is 480ci. small blocks.

ArmyOfOne

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I think what they are talking about when they say "FE" they mean the Renesis engine. I dont know why that would make a difference anyway. We can always sneak the FE gut into a cosmo block.

FarNorthMotoring

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I am pretty sure they are talking about Ford's FE series of motors.

RX794

That's exactly what they're talking about.