E-Town Quick 8 April 27

[Andy C]

Ok it’s a week away… April 27
Who is going?
What will be the bump spot?
Place your bets …

Good luck to all. :smt066

[Michelle]

2008 ULTRA QUICK 8 for NMCA Type Cars
POINTS SYSTEM & PAYOUT
Run on Select Sundays.
See complete rules listed below.
Minimum Payout for 8-Car Field (Payout To Be Announced)
Winner3 points
Runner-Up2 points
Semi-Finalist1 point
1st Round Loser0 point
Attempting to Qualify1 point
Qualifying in Top 81 point (Alternates will not receive this point)
#1 Qualifier0 point
Entry Fee$100 ($35 to payout, $35 to points fund)
Points Sign Up Fee$50
If there is a tie for a position, the tiebreaker is as follows: A. Number of elimination wins. B. The rating point system: Each driver will be rated according to his/her position in the standings. The rating system will begin after competition on the first points day (April 27). The rating will be as follows: If a racer is in first place, one rating point will be awarded; second place will receive two rating points, third place will receive three rating points, etc. If two or more racers are tied with the same amount of points for any position, they will each receive the same amount of rating points i.e. tied for fifth each racer gets five rating points. The rating numbers will be increased based upon what place the racer is in. This will continue through the end of the Ultra Quick 8 Points Series. On the last points day, if a racer is in seventh place and earns enough points on that day to move him/her into a tie for third place, the racer with the lower rating points will finish the year in third place and the higher rating points racer will be fourth. The only way a runoff will be necessary is if the earned points, number of wins, and rating points are the same. If after the tiebreaker, a result for a position has not been determined, a one-run run-off will occur. NOTE: Top 8 points earners after August 31, 2008 will receive an embroidered Jacket courtesy of Raceway Park.

2008 Ultra Quick 8 Rules


BODY-must retain its original appearance and profiles. Must be OEM production body, no panel cars. Aftermarket lightweight replacement panels are limited to the hood, fenders, hood scoop, hatch, doors and bumpers. One-piece front end is acceptable, but must be finished to retain a factory look, including grill (allowances will be made for turbo/blower placement). All vehicles may also use lightweight replacement windows, but must retain as near a factory appearance as possible.

Aerodynamics – Radical Body modifications designed for aerodynamic advantage are strictly prohibited. Aftermarket lightweight replacement parts should OEM dimensions.

Firewall – Stock location, steel firewall required, may be notched for clearance for bell housing, headers, distributor, blower, or inter-cooler. Non-stock Firewall location for engine setback - Add 50lbs.

Grill - A full-production grill is required for the body style used. NO air brushed grill.

Interior – A full OEM type of dashboard must be retained. Car must be finished to a neat appearance

Chassis - Front frame rails must remain in the stock location. Tubular cross members and core supports are permitted. Only stock frame or ‘back-halved’ combinations are permitted, no round tube chassis cars allowed. Lower control arms must be attached to a K member/sub-frame. A-arm cars may relocate lower A-arm mounts for pan clearance. If the stock frame is notched, it must be reinforced in a manner acceptable to NHRA. Any strengthening members may be added to a stock frame. Front-wheel-drive conversions are permitted provided stock firewall and stock-type front suspension is retained.
Note: Old School square tube cars with strut or A-arm can run in the class with no additional weight penalty but may not go faster then the chassis is certified for by NHRA.

DRIVETRAIN
Automatic Trans - Any OEM/Aftermarket automatic transmission (Bruno etc) acceptable, max 4 forward speeds



Manual Trans naturally aspirated ONLY - Aftermarket clutch less transmissions are allowed with a maximum of five forward speeds. – Add 150 lbs

EXHAUST
The headers must be connected to a working exhaust system, mufflers.

Turbocharger - A single Turbo up to 106mm or twin Turbo's up to 88mm each. A single turbo bigger then 106mm must run at twin turbo weight.

Aftercoolers/Intercoolers - Air to air or air to water intercoolers are the only systems acceptable. Water and ice are the only two acceptable components allowed in reservoir.

Nitrous- Any number of systems allowed. Maximum of 2 - 15lb capacity bottles only

STREET EQUIPMENT
The following operational street equipment is required: Head lights or driving lights to be used with hidden headlights, tail lights, and brake lights. Sponsor decals only on glass.

TIRES
The tread of tires must not protrude outside of the exterior of bodyline at top of tires.

Fuel
Gasoline or Alcohol, NO Nitromethane

POWER ADDERS – Single power adders only.


ALL BASE WEIGHTS WITH 10.5 TIRES

NATURALLY ASPIRATED COMBOS
2,400 Lbs. – Small Block
2,600 Lbs. – Big Block
NITROUS OXIDE COMBINATIONS

2,600 lbs. – Small Block
2,900 lbs. – Big Block
BLOWER APPLICATIONS

3,000 lbs. – Centrifugally Supercharged
3,000 lbs. – Roots Blower
3,100 lbs. – Whipple Blower
TURBO CHARGED APPLICATIONS

2,800 lbs. – Single Turbo – Small Block
2,900 lbs. – Single Turbo – Big Block
3,000 lbs. – Twin Turbo – Small Block
3,100 lbs. – Twin Turbo – Big Block

DEDUCTIONS/ADDITIONS
BIG TIRE ---- ADD 100LBS
CLUTCH ---- ADD 100LBS

RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT TO KEEP PAIRTY IN THE CLASS

Adders:Manual/Clutchless Transmission naturally aspirated only – Add 150 lbs
Non-stock Firewall location for engine setback- Add 50,

NOTE-Single Turbo bigger than 106mm will race at Twin Turbo weight.

WHEELBASE/WHEELS
Wheelbase - Must retain stock wheelbase with a maximum variation from left to right and front to back of 1 inch

Race Procedures Qualifying , Race & Tech
No tow vehicles allowed past scales without permission from scale person, cars must drive to scales whenever possible.
NHRA Pro ladder. i.e. 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6, 4 vs. 5.
Quicker car has lane choice
Qualifying will be done pro style. In pairs as often as possible, and in case you are making two qualifiers, you will run each lane one time, you will not be allowed to run the same lane twice.
You must attempt to qualify with a racecar capable of running 8.99 or quicker.
#1 qualifier must run first round to receive award.
If you cannot run first round, tell a track official.
Quickest 8 cars qualify.
Eligibility to be determined by the Raceway Park Management.
Cars and/or drivers found NOT to be in compliance with these rules are subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the Quick 8.
Once all cars leave the bleach box area they may only cross the starting line one time for their burnout prior to their run. Example: Once you back up over the starting line after your burnout, the remainder of the race shall be forward motion only. If you cross the starting line again after this burnout, you will be disqualified. Racecars must back up after their burnout under their own power -- no pushing the racecar.
Oil Down Rule: If any racer leaks oil or any other fluid on the racetrack that requires a large clean up with the clean up machine, jet, track crew, etc., you will receive one warning for the season. Any incidents that require clean up after that one warning will cost you one point. This action is necessary for the safety and quality of the Ultra Quick 8 show. We hope this policy will encourage racers to triple check their racecars to prevent leakage on the racetrack.
Any racer in Quick 8 that refuses any post race tech procedure will be expelled from the Quick 8 for a period of two years from date of infraction and subject to penalties from the NHRA.
If a competitor is disqualified for any infraction (ie. Crossing center line, failing tech, etc.) his or her competition may be reinstated on an per incident basis by management.
Ultra Quick 8 windshield banners must be displayed in the center of the windshield and area mandatory in order to pass tech inspection. The first banner is no charge. Additional banners will cost $10 and are available from the tech inspectors.
RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT TO KEEP PAIRTY IN THE CLASS

Note no car will be allowed to go faster than the Chassis is Certified for by NHRA.
All NHRA safety rules will apply for your combination including Driving Suit.
This is for your SAFETY and the car next to you.





2008 Dates for Ultra Quick 8

Sunday April 27Along with Sunday Points Program.Points
Saturday June 7Along with Night of Thrills Show Invitational
Sunday June 29Along with Sunday Points Program.Points
Wednesday July 9 Along with Summer Motorsports Spect. Invitational
Wednesday Aug. 6 Along with Jet Car Nationals Invitational
Sunday Aug. 31 Along with Sunday Points Program.Points

[mike reynolds]

hey u we will be back this year knot for the 27 but defently for june 7 do u guys no whaut the pay outs goin to be i had a few people ask thanks ttul

[Michelle]

Hi Mike! It'll be great to see you and Christina again! Hope you two are doing well. I'll be making a post about the payout shortly. I apologize for the delay. It's been a long winter!! Michelle

[Michelle]

2008 ULTRA QUICK 8 for NMCA Type Cars

POINTS SYSTEM & PAYOUT

Run on Select Sundays.
See complete rules listed below.
Minimum Payout for 8-Car Field (Payout To Be Announced)
Winner3 points
Runner-Up2 points
Semi-Finalist1 point
1st Round Loser0 point
Attempting to Qualify1 point
Qualifying in Top 81 point (Alternates will not receive this point)
#1 Qualifier0 point
Entry Fee$100 ($35 to payout, $35 to points fund)
Points Sign Up Fee$50
If there is a tie for a position, the tiebreaker is as follows: A. Number of elimination wins. B. The rating point system: Each driver will be rated according to his/her position in the standings. The rating system will begin after competition on the first points day (April 27). The rating will be as follows: If a racer is in first place, one rating point will be awarded; second place will receive two rating points, third place will receive three rating points, etc. If two or more racers are tied with the same amount of points for any position, they will each receive the same amount of rating points i.e. tied for fifth each racer gets five rating points. The rating numbers will be increased based upon what place the racer is in. This will continue through the end of the Ultra Quick 8 Points Series. On the last points day, if a racer is in seventh place and earns enough points on that day to move him/her into a tie for third place, the racer with the lower rating points will finish the year in third place and the higher rating points racer will be fourth. The only way a runoff will be necessary is if the earned points, number of wins, and rating points are the same. If after the tiebreaker, a result for a position has not been determined, a one-run run-off will occur. NOTE: Top 8 points earners after August 31, 2008 will receive an embroidered Jacket courtesy of Raceway Park.


2008 Ultra Quick 8 Rules



BODY-must retain its original appearance and profiles. Must be OEM production body, no panel cars. Aftermarket lightweight replacement panels are limited to the hood, fenders, hood scoop, hatch, doors and bumpers. One-piece front end is acceptable, but must be finished to retain a factory look, including grill (allowances will be made for turbo/blower placement). All vehicles may also use lightweight replacement windows, but must retain as near a factory appearance as possible.

Aerodynamics – Radical Body modifications designed for aerodynamic advantage are strictly prohibited. Aftermarket lightweight replacement parts should OEM dimensions.

Firewall – Stock location, steel firewall required, may be notched for clearance for bell housing, headers, distributor, blower, or inter-cooler. Non-stock Firewall location for engine setback - Add 50lbs.

Grill - A full-production grill is required for the body style used. NO air brushed grill.

Interior – A full OEM type of dashboard must be retained. Car must be finished to a neat appearance

Chassis - Front frame rails must remain in the stock location. Tubular cross members and core supports are permitted. Only stock frame or ‘back-halved’ combinations are permitted, no round tube chassis cars allowed. Lower control arms must be attached to a K member/sub-frame. A-arm cars may relocate lower A-arm mounts for pan clearance. If the stock frame is notched, it must be reinforced in a manner acceptable to NHRA. Any strengthening members may be added to a stock frame. Front-wheel-drive conversions are permitted provided stock firewall and stock-type front suspension is retained.
Note: Old School square tube cars with strut or A-arm can run in the class with no additional weight penalty but may not go faster then the chassis is certified for by NHRA.

DRIVETRAIN
Automatic Trans - Any OEM/Aftermarket automatic transmission (Bruno etc) acceptable, max 4 forward speeds



Manual Trans naturally aspirated ONLY - Aftermarket clutch less transmissions are allowed with a maximum of five forward speeds. – Add 150 lbs

EXHAUST
The headers must be connected to a working exhaust system, mufflers.

Turbocharger - A single Turbo up to 106mm or twin Turbo's up to 88mm each. A single turbo bigger then 106mm must run at twin turbo weight. SEE BELOW-TURBOCHARGER RULE DELETED

Aftercoolers/Intercoolers - Air to air or air to water intercoolers are the only systems acceptable. Water and ice are the only two acceptable components allowed in reservoir.

Nitrous- Any number of systems allowed. Maximum of 2 - 15lb capacity bottles only

STREET EQUIPMENT
The following operational street equipment is required: Head lights or driving lights to be used with hidden headlights, tail lights, and brake lights. Sponsor decals only on glass.

TIRES
The tread of tires must not protrude outside of the exterior of bodyline at top of tires.

Fuel
Gasoline or Alcohol, NO Nitromethane

POWER ADDERS – Single power adders only.


ALL BASE WEIGHTS WITH 10.5 TIRES

NATURALLY ASPIRATED COMBOS
2,400 Lbs. – Small Block
2,600 Lbs. – Big Block
NITROUS OXIDE COMBINATIONS

2,600 lbs. – Small Block
2,900 lbs. – Big Block
BLOWER APPLICATIONS

3,000 lbs. – Centrifugally Supercharged
3,000 lbs. – Roots Blower
3,100 lbs. – Whipple Blower
TURBO CHARGED APPLICATIONS

2,800 lbs. – Single Turbo – Small Block
2,900 lbs. – Single Turbo – Big Block
3,000 lbs. – Twin Turbo – Small Block
3,100 lbs. – Twin Turbo – Big Block

DEDUCTIONS/ADDITIONS
BIG TIRE ---- ADD 100LBS
CLUTCH ---- ADD 100LBS

RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT TO KEEP PAIRTY IN THE CLASS

Adders:Manual/Clutchless Transmission naturally aspirated only – Add 150 lbs
Non-stock Firewall location for engine setback- Add 50,

NOTE-Single Turbo bigger than 106mm will race at Twin Turbo weight.

WHEELBASE/WHEELS
Wheelbase - Must retain stock wheelbase with a maximum variation from left to right and front to back of 1 inch

Race Procedures Qualifying , Race & Tech
No tow vehicles allowed past scales without permission from scale person, cars must drive to scales whenever possible.
NHRA Pro ladder. i.e. 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6, 4 vs. 5.
Quicker car has lane choice
Qualifying will be done pro style. In pairs as often as possible, and in case you are making two qualifiers, you will run each lane one time, you will not be allowed to run the same lane twice.
You must attempt to qualify with a racecar capable of running 8.99 or quicker.
#1 qualifier must run first round to receive award.
If you cannot run first round, tell a track official.
Quickest 8 cars qualify.
Eligibility to be determined by the Raceway Park Management.
Cars and/or drivers found NOT to be in compliance with these rules are subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the Quick 8.
Once all cars leave the bleach box area they may only cross the starting line one time for their burnout prior to their run. Example: Once you back up over the starting line after your burnout, the remainder of the race shall be forward motion only. If you cross the starting line again after this burnout, you will be disqualified. Racecars must back up after their burnout under their own power -- no pushing the racecar.
Oil Down Rule: If any racer leaks oil or any other fluid on the racetrack that requires a large clean up with the clean up machine, jet, track crew, etc., you will receive one warning for the season. Any incidents that require clean up after that one warning will cost you one point. This action is necessary for the safety and quality of the Ultra Quick 8 show. We hope this policy will encourage racers to triple check their racecars to prevent leakage on the racetrack.
Any racer in Quick 8 that refuses any post race tech procedure will be expelled from the Quick 8 for a period of two years from date of infraction and subject to penalties from the NHRA.
If a competitor is disqualified for any infraction (ie. Crossing center line, failing tech, etc.) his or her competition may be reinstated on an per incident basis by management.
Ultra Quick 8 windshield banners must be displayed in the center of the windshield and area mandatory in order to pass tech inspection. The first banner is no charge. Additional banners will cost $10 and are available from the tech inspectors.
RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT TO KEEP PAIRTY IN THE CLASS


Note no car will be allowed to go faster than the Chassis is Certified for by NHRA.


All NHRA safety rules will apply for your combination including Driving Suit.


This is for your SAFETY and the car next to you.






2008 Dates for Ultra Quick 8

Sunday April 27Along with Sunday Points Program.Points
Saturday June 7Along with Night of Thrills Show Invitational
Sunday June 29Along with Sunday Points Program.Points
Wednesday July 9 Along with Summer Motorsports Spect. Invitational
Wednesday Aug. 6 Along with Jet Car Nationals Invitational
Sunday Aug. 31 Along with Sunday Points Program.Points


****RULE CHANGE - EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008

No limit on Turbochargers.

This rule is now deleted:

Turbocharger - A single Turbo up to 106mm or twin Turbo's up to 88mm each. A single turbo bigger then 106mm must run at twin turbo weight.

[momuscle]

Lets see. Hmm what will the payout for quick 8 b $59. Maybe Englishtown should take some of the Gazillion dollars that they made off of past few SHAKEDOWNS and give it back to the racers, maybe a little something, since it didn’t cost them a nickel to put on Shakedown, all the payouts where put up by a little guy to put the Greatest Show on Earth in Etowns hand. Make the QUICK 8 PAYOUTS REFLECT THE PAST PROFITS.

[Mike Beck]

What do past profits from ANY of their races have to do with Quick 8 and the payout structure for that race????

If you can't afford to run that class for the fun of it then don't!

I can't afford to run it so I don't. If I could afford it I would no matter what the payout is.

It's susposed to be fun, right? Not a way to make a living..............

[momuscle]

Why do you think there is such a great turn out for any race, $hakedown, because the money is there, $o if you want to have a great turn out, car count put up the $$$$ that has been pocketed from past. Without Quick 8 there would never been $hakedown. Its time to give a little back.
Since you seem to know it all, Didn’t the racers put up ALL the money for the payout for $hakedown and the standing room only spectators $$$$ someone was high-fiving each other in the back room. GIVE A LITTLE BACK.

[Mike Beck]

Who are you kidding?????????

Let's see, $10K to win, did you or ANY of the other racers pay at least $1000 to enter??????????

You need to get your facts straight...........

I wonder if you really are a racer or just some numb-nutz stirring-up shit here.....

Drop the act buddy and get a life. If you can't afford to race a fast car without a "gauranteed" payout then go back to test and tuning or play golf.

If the Shakedown is due to the Quick 8 program, why doesn't Atco or Cecil have their own??????

[mhampton]

Lets see. Hmm what will the payout for quick 8 b $59. Maybe Englishtown should take some of the Gazillion dollars that they made off of past few SHAKEDOWNS and give it back to the racers, maybe a little something, since it didn’t cost them a nickel to put on Shakedown, all the payouts where put up by a little guy to put the Greatest Show on Earth in Etowns hand. Make the QUICK 8 PAYOUTS REFLECT THE PAST PROFITS.

What other business do you see that makes money and then gives it away as a thank you? Running a racetrack is not cheap. EVERYTIME those gates open they are out 2-3k with supplies, INSURANCE, (which a track pays no matter if the event rains out or not) fuel, tax, employees wages....I hope you get the point. What about the days that they are calling for rain and 20 cars show up and it doesnt rain....I bet you are the same guy that gets pissed at the track for cutting the purse right?

[BADSUV]

Did the race happen?Who was there?

[4doorbu]

If the Shakedown is due to the Quick 8 program, why doesn't Atco or Cecil have their own??????

atco has outlaws at atco the last 2 years, and cecil had the uprising the last couple years but not one this year.

[momuscle]

What other business do you see that makes money and then gives it away as a thank you? Running a racetrack is not cheap. EVERYTIME those gates open they are out 2-3k with supplies, INSURANCE, (which a track pays no matter if the event rains out or not) fuel, tax, employees wages....I hope you get the point. What about the days that they are calling for rain and 20 cars show up and it doesnt rain....I bet you are the same guy that gets pissed at the track for cutting the purse right?

Yes, I Agree with you it takes money to run a tack or any other business. But when a business makes a profit of $150.000 +++ in one day, yes ONE day that they would have a bracket day. That is the profit for the past few years, with only the hard work and sweat put together by the quick 8 racers including the payouts. I was at the track Sunday, 4 hard core cars showed up. Put up the $ so the car counts go up. Give a little back.

[Mike Beck]

There were four cars? Don't remember, maybe........ They had a large area fenced-off for them, seemed like more people in the bull-pen than cars........

I think the fastest car there wasn't even parked in with them........

I was there racing all day, was parked right next to a Mustang trying to get his Advanced ET passes done, don't think he had much luck taming that thing down....

Was Bob Kasper there? Normally I see him around. Were you racing?????

Nope, not enough payouts for you........

The two Mustangs drew more of a crowd than anything else there!

[scrivtwin2]

we were the fastest car there and yes we were parked with the q8 cars