2008 Outlaw  Rules

 

 

2007 Outlaw 10.5 Champion Ron Weems

 

Outlaw  Street is a heads-up class for all types of vehicles. Cars may utilize full tube chassis or back half chassis. There are no restrictions on front or rear suspensions other than NHRA requirements. Legal combinations include the use of nitrous oxide, supercharger, turbocharger and normal aspiration at different weight breaks for parity. All entries compete on a specially designed  M/T 33x10.5W or 31x10.5W  slick.

 

            Class Description
BODY:

Steel, aluminum, fiberglass and carbon fiber body parts are allowed as long as the car retains it's original appearance and profile. Full Fiberglass bodies are allowed (See add weight section) but must be to exact specs of an OEM body of the same year, make & model.  Wheel well openings can be modified for tire clearance.  No drastic molding-in of wings. Rear wings are allowed, but may not extend more than 28 inches from the transition point with the body to the tip. The drivers and passenger doors must be fully operational and must open from the outside. Fake or airbrushed grills are allowed as long as it looks original, but the car still must have 2 driving lights facing forward in the front end of the vehicle..
*PSCA reserves the right to add weight penalties for body modification deemed not within the body rule.

WHEELBASE:
Car must be within (4) four inches +/-  of factory specifications for make & model entered. Add 50lbs For each additional inch up to 6 inches of factory specifications for make & model entered

FIREWALL:
Moving stock firewall rearward for engine installation permitted. Each car in competition must be equipped with a minimum of .024-inch steel or .032-inch aluminum firewall, extending from side to side of the body and from the top of the engine compartments upper seal (hood, cowl, or deck) to the bottom of the floor and / or belly pan.

HOOD / SCOOPS:
Scoop or cowl may not exceed more than 12 inches at the highest point of the air inlet opening above the height of the original hood surface.
Supercharged and turbocharged entries may have their induction and engine components
protruding out of an opening in the hood / scoop with NHRA approved-shields.

WINDOWS:
Must be of safety glass, Plexiglas, Lexan, or other shatter-proof materials, minimum 1/8th inch thick.

BRACKET RACING AIDS:
The use of bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, and throttle
stops are not allowed.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION:
Any chassis and suspension combination that passes NHRA safety standards is allowed.

TRANSMISSION:
Any transmission is allowed. Automatic transmissions may use a trans-brake and air or electric shifters. (Manual trans please see weight breaks)

ENGINE
BLOCK:
After market blocks are permitted.

OIL-RETENTION DEVICE:
All vehicles running 7.49 or quicker must utilize an NHRA-accepted lower engine oil-retention device; may use a belly pan in lieu of a device attached to the engine. The belly pan must extend from framerail to framerail and extend forward of the harmonic balancer and rearward of the flywheel and must incorporate a minimum 2- inch-high lip on all sides. A nonflammable, oil-absorbent liner mandatory inside of retention device.


DISPLACEMENT LIMITS:
(See weight section for breakdown).

ENGINE MOUNT LOCATION:
The maximum allowable engine setback from the center line of the number-one spark-plug hole to the center line of the front spindle is 8 inches, except in those vehicles in which the engine was factory installed at a distance greater then 8 inches behind the spindle. In such cases, the engine set back may be no further back than the original location.

EXHAUST:
Mufflers are required (Except on Turbo Powered entries). Modification or removal of muffler internals is prohibited (no gutting). Collector Mufflers are permitted.

FUEL / FUEL SYSTEMS:
The PSCA reserves the right to check fuel at any time. Gasoline or alcohol are the only two acceptable fuels. Mechanical and electric fuel pumps, fuel cells, pressure regulators, and any line size are allowed. No fuel additives are allowed.

HEADS:
Any two-valve cylinder heads are allowed.

IGNITION:
Entries may utilize only 1 Distributor or Mag..

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS / DATA RECORDERS:
On board diagnostic computers and recorders are permitted. Memory and playback tachometers are allowed.
                                                   
INDUCTION
NITROUS OXIDE:
All nitrous systems are allowed. Nitrous oxide commercially available, thermostatically controlled blanket-type warmer accepted. Any other external heating of bottle(s) prohibited. The use of any agents other than nitrous oxide as part of, or mixed with, this pressurized fuel system is prohibited. Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with supercharger(s) or turbocharger(s). If entry is teched in at a non-nitrous weight break, all nitrous oxide lines, fittings, solenoids, and bottles must be removed before car is allowed to pass tech.

SUPERCHARGER / TURBOCHARGER:
Single or dual turbocharger allowed (See weight Adds)
MAX TURBO SIZES: 106mm maximum single (see weight section) 88.000mm max ea. (see weight section)  Turbo is measured on the inlet compressor wheel diameter (tip-to-tip) at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing and also inside diameter of the inlet (No Stepped Wheels).
Centrifugal blowers are limited to single only.  Intercoolers are allowed. Roots-type limited to single supercharger. Roots-type size limited to 14-71; 19 inches maximum case length, 11 1/4-inch case width, rotor cavity diameter 5.840 inches maximum, variable multi-speed supercharger devices prohibited. NO SCREW-TYPE SUPERCHARGERS. Supercharger restraint systems required on Roots-type units.
Nitrous oxide not allowed in combination with supercharger or turbocharger.

STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
Car must appear to look street-able. Brake lights, turn signals not required to operate.

TIRES:
Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches. Front tires do not have to be DOT
approved. Rear tire size Mickey Thompson's 29, 31 or 33 x 10.5w Slicks 

WEIGHT BREAKS:
Weight breaks are determined by engine combinations and power adders.

OUTLAW STREET WEIGHT GUIDE
              (All weights are race-ready, car with driver)

Minimum Weight Requirements: 
4 and 6 Cyl (All Combos):
1750 lbs.- 4cyl or Rotery w/ turbo or nitrous
2100 lbs.- 6cyl w/ nitrous
2300 lbs.- 6cyl w/ turbo

Small Blocks
(NA, Nitrous & Supercharged):
2150 lbs.- Small Blocks Naturally Aspirated 
2400 lbs.- Small Blocks w/ Nitrous 
2800 lbs.- Small Blocks w/ Roots or Centrifugal Supercharger

Big And Small Blocks
(Turbocharged):
2900 lbs.- Small Blocks up to 450ci w/ Single Turbo up to 106mm Max
3000
lbs.- Big Blocks up to 450ci w/ Single Turbo 106mm Max
3100
lbs.- All  451 - 500ci w/ Single Turbo 106mm Max
3200 lbs.- All 501 - 550ci w/ Single Turbo 106mm Max
2900 lbs.- Small Blocks up to 450ci w/ Twin (up to 80.000mm) Turbos
3000 lbs.- Small Blocks up to 450ci w/ Twin (80.001 - 88.000mm) Turbos
3000
lbs.- Big Blocks up to 450ci w/ Twin (up to 80.000mm) Turbos
3100 lbs.- Big Blocks up to 450ci w/ Twin (80.001 - 88.000mm) Turbos
3050
lbs.- All 451 - 500ci w/ Twin (up to 80.000mm) Turbos
3100 lbs.- All 451 - 500ci w/ Twin (80.001 - 88.000mm) Turbos
3100
lbs.- All 501 - 550ci w/ Twin (up to 80.000mm) Turbos
3200 lbs.- All 501 - 550ci w/ Twin (80.001 - 88.000mm) Turbos

Big Blocks (NA, Nitrous & Supercharged):
2300 lbs.- Big Blocks Naturally Aspirated up to 650ci
2350
lbs.- Big Blocks Naturally Aspirated 651ci - 700ci
2400
lbs.- Big Blocks Naturally Aspirated 701ci - 750ci
2450
lbs.- Big Blocks Naturally Aspirated 751ci & up 
2775
lbs.- Big Blocks w/ Nitrous up to 650ci
2825
lbs.- Big Blocks w/ Nitrous 651ci - 700ci
2900
lbs.- Big Blocks w/ Nitrous 701ci - 750ci
3000
lbs.- Big Blocks w/ Nitrous 751ci & up
3000 lbs.- Big Blocks w/ Roots or Centrifugal Supercharger
 
Add: 
  50 lbs. For complete fiberglass body (must be to exact specs of an OEM factory body)
  50
lbs. For each additional inch of wheelbase over 4 but not to exceed 6 inches from factory specifications for make & model entered  
100 lbs. For any clutch assisted manual transmission
Deduct:
100 lbs. For turbo entries with no intercooler
  50
lbs. For any combo that uses a Power Glide 2-speed Transmission 
  50
lbs. With single carburetor (Nitrous & NA Combo's Only)  

PSCA Required Decals:
Class Sponsor Decal 
Accufab Racing decal must be installed on base of windshield on the passenger side. (Bottom left hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)
Series Sponsor Decal 
TBA decal must be installed on base of windshield on the drivers side. (Bottom right hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield) 

Contingency Program & Contingency Decals:
  In order to become eligible for PSCA official contingency program, You must first become a member of the PSCA. You can do this at the PSCA Event Trailer during registration or on-line at the PSCA Store. In order to receive Contingency Monies from any of the listed Contingency Sponsors, you must have the correct product listed and matching Contingency Decal for that product on your car for the entire PSCA Racing Event... Racers will be checked for Products & Decals while be teched in and winners & runner-ups again will be checked in the Winner's Circle after the conclusion of each event. Winners & Runner-ups failing to show up for this mandatory Inspection will forfeit all Contingency Money that is owed!!!! All Contingency Decals may appear anywhere on the vehicle in a clear and organized fashion. Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified. Most decals are available at the PSCA Event Trailer, but in the event the PSCA does not have the decals in stock, it is the racer's responsibility to obtain the proper decals to be eligible for the Contingency payout.

Penalties For Violating any PSCA Class Or Contingency Program Rules:
Penalties will vary for any PSCA Class & Contingency Program Rule violation's from Championship Point Deduction, Race Suspension, Probation and/or Re-instatement Fine (Paid to St Jude In the name of the PSCA) If you are in any violation that directly effects our "Electronics Policies" (Example: Use of a Delay Box, Use of a Throttle Stop, etc..) You can receive the Maximum Penalty (Disqualification from Event with loss of 50 Championship Points, Two-Race Suspension and a $500 Re-Instatement Donation) You will also be listed on a Web Page for all to view what violation and penalty any racer receives..

RACE DAY POLICY'S
SCALES:
After each qualifying and elimination pass, all cars must stop and weigh at the track scales. If you lose in eliminations, and your opponent fails to make weight you will be reinstated into the eliminations only if you made minimum weight requirements. If both cars failed to make minimum weight, both cars will be disqualified. It is the driver's responsibility to verify with each track scale, the weight of his/her car prior to each race day. There will 5lb error factor allowed. 

Alternating Lanes During Qualifying:
Each Outlaw Street driver must alternate lanes during qualifying. Even if you skip a session, you must run the opposite lane you made your previous run in. If you choose to ignore this rule, your second consecutive pass in the same lane will be disqualified.

Entering into a 2nd Class:
During qualifying, any PSCA racer who purchases a 2nd NHRA Tech Card and pays entry into an additional class will be able to do so. However, once your Final Outlaw Street Qualifying Session is Completed, you are no longer able to make runs in that 2nd class... This also means NO RUNS in the Sunday Morning Bracket Time Trials Session.


TOW BACK & TOW VEHICLES:
All Outlaw Street entries are allowed to tow to staging lanes and to the track scales.  All are subject to be searched by a PSCA Official at any time. 

BYE-RUNS:
All vehicles must take the tree, and run down the 1/4 mile.


 
PSCA Race Day Rules and Procedures...Click Here

  All drivers and vehicles must meet current NHRA and track requirements.

  For questions or more information on these rules, please contact Mel Roth at 661-917-3078


2nd In 2007 Points Championship Rich Zehring


3rd In 2007 Points Championship Rod Oxford


4th In 2007 Points Championship Slim Zeinaty


5th In 2007 Points Championship Greg Seth-Hunter