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STREET ASSASSIN 2009
Sponsored by Streetrod Stuff (SRS)
(Revised March 23, 2009)
STREET ASSASSIN
This class will be a 16 car qualified field using a sportsman ladder (1-9, 2-10, 3-11, 4-12) and a .400 pro tree. Street Assassin will compete on the ¼-mile. Cars will not be permitted to run quicker than 8.90 seconds in the ¼ mile. NHRA safety rules will be strictly enforced based upon competitor’s elapsed time and miles per hour. Cars must be tech approved before qualifying.
DESIGNATION: SA followed by car number.
WEIGHT MINIMUMS: 3,000 pounds with driver
Race Procedures
BREAKOUT: Any car running quicker than 8.90 seconds will be disqualified. In the case of a double breakout, the car running closest to 8.90 will be declared the winner.
CHANGING DRIVERS: The car and driver may not be switched after the car and driver have qualified.
ELIMINATIONS: Should a qualified car break before the first round of eliminations, alternate(s) will be instated.
LANE CHOICE: In all cases, lane choice will be granted (in any pair) to the car with the lower elapsed time in either qualifying or the previous round of eliminations.
QUALIFYING: Cars must alternate lanes in qualifying. There will be two (2) official qualifying sessions unless legitimate circumstances prevent it, i.e. inclement weather, etc.
Once a car takes the green light or leaves before the tree in activated it is considered an official qualifying run. If a car breaks before the act of staging, you will be given until the end of the round to qualify.
STAGING: Once a car in directed into the bleach box, he/she will be required to run within two (2) minutes after being directed to do so or will be disqualified. Courtesy staging will be enforced.
STARTING: All cars must have a battery and starter and may only be “push started” in an emergency situation.
During eliminations, any vehicle starting a run before the tree in activated will be disqualified. A re-run will result only if both vehicles leave before the tree is activated.
TIMING SYSTEM: The Compulink Timing System with Auto Start will be used.
Requirements & Specifications
BODY
BODY: Must be full-bodied cars and trucks only with full fenders: no open body, roadster or funny car bodies allowed. Hood, both doors and trunk must be operable. Convertibles must have top up.
FIBERGLASS: No restrictions.
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS
COMPUTERS: Onboard diagnostic computers are permitted.
ELECTRONICS: Optical sensors are not permitted.
CHASSIS
BALLAST: Any ballast must be secured, i.e. bolted as per the NHRA rulebook.
Revision: CHASSIS: Must have stock rear and stock front frame rails. No notching of the stock factory frame rail will be permitted. Mini tubs are permitted.
SUSPENSION: Any type suspension permitted; including 4-link and ladder bars.
ENGINE
ENGINE: Any internal combustion engine allowed with any modification. Only one engine may be used. No cubic inch limit. Only one power adder is allowed.
EXHAUST
MUFFLERS: Mandatory.
FUEL
FUEL: Must use gasoline only, no alternative fuels permitted.
INSURANCE
INSURANCE: Participants will be required to have proof of insurance, i.e. an insurance card or equivalent.
INTERIOR
INTERIOR: Stock dash and stock appearing interior, including two (2) front seats. Rear seat(s) optional.
LICENSE
LICENSE: Cars must be licensed, registered and insured. No dealer plates will be permitted.
TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION: Any transmission permitted.
TIRES
TIRES: The D.O.T. tire maximum size is 29x11.5. The Slick tire maximum size is 29.5x10.5. Rear tire(s) may not extend out beyond the rear body panels.
WINDOWS
WINDOWS: No Lexan.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
All cars/drivers equipment must pass track safety rules and comply with all NHRA regulations. Chassis must meet certification for elapsed time and speed.
CLEARANCE: Three (3”) inch ground clearance is required from the front end to twelve (12”) inches behind the spindle.
SCHEDULE, TIMES & PURSE
Gates Open: 3:00 PM Qualifying Times: 5:30 pm First Round: 7:45 pm
Fees: Car & Driver $50 Adults $15 Child (6-14) $ 5
GUARANTEED PURSE Winner $400.00 Runner Up $200.00 Semi $ 75.00 Quarter $ 50.00 Total payout $950.00
#1 Qualifier Bonus #1 Qualifiier $50.00
$1,000 Guaranteed Purse!