2006 rules(for those who couldnt open them)

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RENEGADE
NMRA SERIES 2006 RULES
Final Version – Dec. 16, 2005

Class Overview
Renegade is designed for small block single power adder 1979 and newer Ford Fox bodied and 2005 to present Mustang Ford powered vehicles. Renegade entries are limited to 302, 351 and 4.6L/5.4L modular engine types. All engine types are permitted a maximum of 410 cubic inches. Renegade racing will be conducted at all drag racing events (see race schedule).

Qualifying Information, Ladder Type, & Tree
All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, Pro .400 tree, Heads-Up.

Weight Breaks:
POWER ADDER BASE CI WEIGHT
Nitrous Oxide 311 2700
Nitrous Oxide 360 2900
Nitrous Oxide 400 3200
Supercharged 311 3200
Supercharged 360 3350

Maximum Cubic Inch – 410 ci

4.6L/5.4L Modular engines may deduct 150 lbs.

Note: 10 lbs/cu in penalty applies for cubic inches over weight break limit.

Note: All weights are with driver & rounded down to the five pound increment. Ex: A calculated weight of 2968 would be required to weight 2965 with driver at scales.

Class Rules, RENEGADE
1: ENGINE
1.1 COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR: Maximum of one OEM production-style or aftermarket radiator is required and must be mounted in stock location. Stock core support is required.
WATER PUMP: Any aftermarket (belt drive or electric drive) pump permitted.
COOLING FANS: Any permitted.
1.2 ENGINE
ENGINE: Engine limited to 302W, 351W, and 4.6L/5.4L modular engine types. Any permitted engine combination is permitted in any body style. Engine swapping permitted during event.
1.2a) ENGINE DRIVE BELT SYSTEM: Any permitted.
1.3 EXHAUST
EXHAUST: All entries allowed to use tubular headers. Adapter plates permitted to bolt headers to cylinder head. Exhaust must be directed out of car body, away from driver and fuel tank. All exhaust gases released from engine must pass through entire exhaust system.1.3a) HEADERS & COLLECTORS: Any headers and/or collectors permitted.
1.3b) EXHAUST TUBING/SIZE: Exhaust size is unrestricted.
1.3c) TAILPIPE & EXHAUST RULES: Full exhaust not required.
1.3d) MUFFLER REQUIREMENTS: Commercially available, (generally available through retail locations) mufflers required. A maximum of two (2) mufflers is allowed. A maximum of one (1) inlet and one (1) outlet is permitted.
1.5 FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM
DELIVERY SYSTEM: Electric fuel pumps permitted. Pressure regulators, and any line size permitted. All fuel lines must originate and return to a single, non-segmented, fuel cell or OEM fuel tank. Fuel pump must shut off with a master electrical switch. Any method of artificially heating or cooling fuel prohibited (cool cans, ice, wet rags, Freon, etc.). A valve for removal of fuel (gasoline) during technical inspections is mandatory. Valve must be installed between injection and regulator, and should be installed in such a manner that allows a cup to be placed to catch fuel removed from the line. Exit of valve should be capped or plugged in addition to being closed for added safety. Aftermarket/fabricated fuel tank or cell permitted. Must be located outside driver’s compartment and inside body lines. If tank or fuel filler is inside trunk, a bulkhead of minimum .032” aluminum or .024” steel must be used between trunk and driver compartment, and tank must be vented to outside of car. When used, fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the fuel cell that is outside the trunk floor. Non-metallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame. See NHRA General Regulations Section 1.5.
1.6 GASOLINE
GASOLINE: Gasoline as outlined here is the only acceptable fuel for use in this eliminator (See Section 13). The NMRA Racing Association reserves the right to check gasoline at any time during competition. Gasoline, as defined by the NHRA rulebook, is a mixture of hydrocarbons only. The average dielectric constant (D.C.) for the hydrocarbons that compromises gasoline is 2.025. This is defined as a reading of “0” on the fuel-check meter. NMRA allows no greater reading than a “0” on the fuel-check meter. Failure to pass fuel check is grounds for disallowance of the run during qualifying and disqualification from the event during eliminations.
1.6a) SPEC FUEL: Not required.
1.9 NITROUS OXIDE
NITROUS OXIDE: Nitrous oxide entries utilizing EFI-style manifold are permitted multi-stage nitrous systems of any type or design, including dual-stage plates and/or dual-stage foggers used in combination. Nitrous oxide entriesutilizing carb-style manifold, limited to single stage fogger (maximum one nozzle per cylinder) or dual-stage nitrous plate(s). Nitrous oxide entries restricted to two (1) 10-lb nitrous bottles or one 15-lb nitrous bottle. Nitrous supply line may be any size. Push systems prohibited. The use of agents other than nitrous oxide as part of, or mixed in, the system are prohibited. Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with any other power adder. If entry is entered as a non-nitrous entry, all solenoids, lines, fittings, and bottles must be removed prior to technical inspection and any competition runs. Nitrous oxide systems must use gasoline only for the fuel enrichment circuit. See SOLENOIDS 1.22 for restrictions to solenoids. Progressive systems are permitted.
PURGE: Nitrous purge system permitted, purge must exit at the cowl area away from inlet area of the hood or hood scoop. Purge tube must exit via a straight tube a minimum length 4 inches protruding from the cowl, and may not be within 12 inches of the opening of the hood. Plume or nail head at end of line in prohibited.
1.10 OIL SYSTEM
OILING SYSTEM: Wet sump oiling system required. Dry sump oiling systems prohibited. External oil pumps prohibited. Oil lines run outside engine block to feed oil galleries prohibited. Any vacuum pump and/or evacuator system (header, or otherwise) permitted. Any oil pan permitted.
1.12 SUPERCHARGER
Permitted superchargers are restricted to NMRA specified supercharger size requirements, utilizing an 8-rib belt drive system.
SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTRIFUGAL SUPERCHARGER: Inlet diameter – external OD 4” maximum, discharge diameter – external diameter 3” maximum, housing diameter (greatest external diameter of housing not to include discharge) – 10” maximum, impeller exducer diameter (tip-to-tip) – 6.6” inches, impeller inducer diameter – 4.0” inches. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the supercharger housing prohibited. Supercharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum and must be NMRA accepted for the specified supercharger unit. Exotic material wheels prohibited. Pushrod-based engines must use standard rotation (non-reverse) supercharger, with supercharger inlet mounted rearward facing. Modular-based engine may use reverse rotation supercharger.
1.12a) PULLEYS/BELTS: Blower crankshaft pulley 8” maximum diameter (measured at the outside diameter of the ribs) standard width, belt system required.
PERMITTED SUPERCHARGERS: Units listed are approved by NMRA for competition in the Renegade category and these superchargers are certified to be within the specified size requirements listed above.
 VORTECH A, B, S, YS, ,YSi, JT, & T TRIM, V24-YSi
 ATI PROCHARGER P600, D-1, D-1SC, D-1R
 ATI PROCHARGER P1SC, P1SC-2, P1SC-H
 ATI PROCHARGER F1, F1R, F1C-5.0
 PAXTON SN, VR4, NOVI 1000, 2000
 POWERDYNE BD-9, BD-10, BD-11, XB-1A
 KENNE BELL SCREW TYPE BLOWER, 2.2L & 2.4L
 EATON M112 SUPERCHARGER
1.12b) GEAR RATIOS: Internal gear ratios may not be altered from stock.
PERMITTED GEAR RATIOS:
Vortech V-1 A, B, S, T, JT, YS, YSi Trim 3.45:1
Vortech V-2 S Trim 3.60:1
Vortech V24-YSi trim 4.25:1
ATI Procharger P1SC, P1SC-2, P1SC-H, D1SC 4.10:1
ATI Procharger D1, D1R 4.44:1
ATI Procharger F1, F1R, F1C-5.0 5.00:1
Paxton Novi 1000, 2000 3.54:1 or 3.50:1
1.15 BLOCK
BLOCK: Any cast iron Ford type 302W/351W 8.2-inch, 8.7-inch, 9.2-inch, or 9.5-inch deck block permitted. Any cast iron or cast aluminum 4.6L/5.4L based engine block permitted. Block must maintain Ford O.E.M. bore spacing, deck heights, and crankshaft spacing for engine type used. Deck spacers (extensions) prohibited.
1.16 ENGINE LOCATION/MOUNTS
ENGINE LOCATION: Engine location may be altered from stock, however no part of engine or heads may contact firewall. Engine plates prohibited, solid engine mounts permitted.

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1.17 HEADS
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
302W/351W TYPE HEADS: Only commercially available cast aluminum or cast iron, two-valve per cylinder heads permitted. Billet, one-off, custom and/ or fabricated heads prohibited. Cylinder heads must be overhead valve single spark plug per cylinder design. 4.6/5.4 TYPE HEADS: Only commercially available cast aluminum or cast iron, cylinder heads permitted. Billet, one-off, custom and/ or fabricated heads prohibited. Cylinder head must be single spark plug per cylinder design. 1.17a) HEADS, PERMITTED: Only original manufacture, generally available heads, accepted by NMRA, permitted. External modifications prohibited in port area. Spark plug placement and depth must remain stock. Billet, one-off, custom and/ or fabricated heads prohibited. 1.17b) HEADS, MASS PRODUCED: Only mass produced, commercially available, NMRA accepted, cast aluminum or cast iron Ford cylinder heads permitted. Low volume, one off, aluminum cylinder heads prohibited.
1.17c) HEADS, BOLT PATTERN: Class is permitted standard bolt-pattern only for cylinder heads.
Maximum of 10 head fasteners per side in Ford O.E.M. location.
1.17d) HEADS, PORTING: Permitted.
1.17e) HEADS, WELDING/EPOXY: Prohibited.
1.17f) HEADS, VALVES: Any valve permitted. Bronze lined or replacement guides permitted.
1.17g) HEADS, MILLING: Permitted. Cylinder heads must maintain original production valve angles + or – 2 degrees.
1.17h) HEADS, PUSHROD SLEEVES: Permitted, however the use of welding or epoxy to secure sleeves prohibited. Cylinder head may be cut for larger push rods.
1.17i) HEADS, COMBUSTION CHAMBER VOLUME: No regulations limiting combustion chamber volume.
1.17j) HEADS, PORT PLATES/ADAPTER PLATES: Intake port plates prohibited, exhaust port plates maximum thickness .500-inch permitted. Intake port adapters permitted on 5.4L applications to use accepted 4.6L intake manifolds.
1.17k) VALVE JOB: Any valve job permitted.
Permitted Cylinder Head List, Parts Number: These are the only permitted cylinder heads and part numbers for competition in this category. If your cylinder head is not on this list, it is prohibited
 Ford OEM 4.6, 5.0, 5.4, 5.8 Cast Iron and Aluminum Heads
 FRPP GT-40/GT-40P/GT-40X, GT-40Y Cast Iron and Aluminum Heads
 FRPP 4.6 2V & 4V
 FRPP Z304 Cylinder Head PN# M-6049-Z304
 Edelbrock Performer & Performer RPM PN# 60329, 60359, 60279,60229,60259,60269
 Edelbrock Victor Jr. A/C & CNC PN# 7716, 61269, 61279
 Trick Flow Twisted Wedge & Track Heat, Non-R
 Brodix ST 5.0 Aluminum, PN# ST 5.0, ST 5.0R
 Brodix TI & T1X
 Holley 5.0, PN# 300-573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579
 World Products Roush 180 & Windsor Jr, PN# 53030, 23030
 World Products Roush 200 & Windsor Sr, PN# 53040
 Dart Pro 1 170cc & 195cc as-cast; 215cc & 225cc CNC
 Air Flow Research 165, 185, 205, 225
 Canfield PN# 18-350, 20-450, 20-475

Note: Stock factory OEM heads are those cylinder heads that are factory production line installed on production vehicles as recognized by NHRA.

1.18 VALVETRAIN
1.18a) CAMSHAFT: Maximum lift at valve for engine applications is as follows:
5.0 Engines - .550-inch maximum lift
4.6 2V engines - .550-inch maximum lift
4.6 3V engines - .550-inch maximum lift
4.6 4V engines - .520-inch maximum lift

1.18b) LIFTERS: Functional, unmodified Ford OEM stock hydraulic roller lifters required. Any modification to the clip, pushrod cup, piston, spring, or lifter body is not permitted. Hydraulic roller lifters may not be plugged or bottomed.

1.18c) LIFTER BORES: Lifter bores permitted to be bushed.
1.18d) VALVE LOCK: Any permitted.
1.18e) RETAINERS: Any permitted.
1.18f) ROCKER ARMS: Any permitted.
1.18g) CAMSHAFT DRIVE SYSTEM: Any permitted.
1.18h) REV KITS: Prohibited.
1.18j) PUSHRODS: Steel is only accepted material. Composite pushrods prohibited.

1.19 CARBURETORS
CARBURETORS: Prohibited.
1.19a) CARBURETOR MODIFICATIONS: Any permitted.
1.20 FUEL INJECTION
FUEL INJECTION: Any accepted fuel injection engine control system permitted. Aftermarket fuel injection systems which are capable of any form or type of traction control or traction management are prohibited.
1.20a) THROTTLE BODY: Only mass-produced, commercially available throttle bodies permitted. Single throttle body in stock location required. Maximum throttle body size is 2.952” (75mm) for 5.0 & 4.6 2V applications. 4.6 4-valve may use aftermarket, commercially available, bolt-on, throttle body. Throttle bodies are allowed to be mounted to carburetor mounting flange directly, or with an adapter/spacer.
1.20b) MASS AIR SIZE & TYPE PERMITTED: One single commercially available, complete, mass produced mass air sensor required for all combinations (sample tube and elements required), including speed density equipped. Mass air sensor is not required to function. Mass air sensor must be standard draw through design and must be installed on the inlet side of the supercharger, if so equipped. Maximum size of mass air sensor – 3.150” (80mm).
1.20c) FUEL INJECTOR SIZES & TYPES: Any size/type fuel injector permitted. Maximum of 8 fuel injectors located in stock location.
1.20d) AIR CLEANER: Not required.

1.21 INTAKE MANIFOLD
INTAKE MANIFOLD: Only NMRA accepted, commercially available, mass-produced intake manifolds permitted. Fabricated and/or sheet-metal intake manifolds (upper or lower) prohibited. The Reichard Racing 4.6L 2 valve sheet metal intake manifold is accepted for use for EFI 4.6L 2 valve Use Only. Any height spacer permitted between EFI upper and lower intakes only. All runners must be completely separated from each other runner. Spacer or gasket must not create a 'plenum', or any other means for air to pass between runners. Maximum of one or two intake gaskets (max. thickness .200-inch) between each mating surface. Spacers prohibited between intake manifold and cylinder heads.
1.21a) PORTING: Permitted for EFI upper & lower intake manifolds. Upper EFI manifold may be ported, but may not be cut, modified or welded. Runners may not be shortened. For OEM 4.6L/5.4L applications only – internal manifold may be modified, runners shortened, welded, etc.
1.21b) WELDING/EPOXY: Prohibited, with exception of OEM 4.6L/5.4L intakes, whose manifolds may be welded internally only, and EFI lower intakes, which may have minor epoxy/weld added to the exterior of the intake runners only.
1.21c) PERMITTED INTAKE MANIFOLD LIST, PART NUMBERS: These are the only permitted intakes and part numbers for competition in this category. If your part number is not on this list consider it prohibited.
 Ford OEM/SVT 4.6, 5.0, 5.4, 5.8 EFI Intake – Upper & Lower
 FRPP GT-40 Upper & Lower, PN# M 6001 A50
 FRPP 4.6 2V, 4V Aftermarket Intake – Package, PN# M 9424 E46, M 9424 T46
 Edelbrock Performer, RPM, RPM II – Upper & Lower, PN# 3821, 7126, 7123
 Trick Flow Street Heat, Track Heat – Upper & Lower, PN# 51500001, 51500002
 Trick Flow 351W EFI Intake – Upper & Lower, PN# 51500004, 515B0005
 Holley SysteMax – Upper & Lower, PN# 300-72
 Saleen/Vortech – Upper & Lower
 Edelbrock Victor 5.0 – NITROUS ONLY – Upper & Lower, PN# 2945
 Trick Flow “R” – NITROUS ONLY – Upper & Lower, PN# 51500003
 Edelbrock Victor 5.8 – NITROUS ONLY – Upper & Lower, PN# 3887
 Edelbrock Victor Jr. & Super Victor – NITROUS ONLY -(carb style, 8.2. 9.5.deck)
 Canfield Carb Intake – NITROUS ONLY
 Parker Funnel Web Carb Intake –NITROUS ONLY
 Hamilton-Clark 4.6 Aftermarket Intake
 Reicard Racing 4.6L 2 valve Sheet Metal intake manifold
 Sullivan Modular 4.6L 4-BBL, 5.4L-4-BBL Intake Manifolds – NITROUS ONLY
1.22 SOLENOIDS
SOLENOIDS: Multi-stage systems: Any amount or type of solenoids permitted. Single stage fogger system: maximum of two nitrous, two fuel solenoids, and a single purge solenoid. Additional solenoid permitted for progressive systems only.
1.23 TURBOCHARGERS
TURBOCHARGER: Prohibited.
1.24 AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER
AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER: Prohibited.
1.25 POWER ADDERS
POWER ADDERS: Any single power adder (nitrous oxide or supercharger) permitted with engine combination. See sections 1.9, 1.12 & 1.23.
Water injection is prohibited.
1.26 CRANKSHAFT
CRANKSHAFT: Any cast iron or steel crankshaft required. Composite and/or multi-piece crankshafts prohibited.

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1.27 CONNECTING RODS
CONNECTING RODS: Any steel, aluminum, or titanium connecting rods required. Composite Connecting rods prohibited.
1.28 HEAD GASKETS & QUENCH AREA
HEAD GASKETS & QUENCH AREA: No restrictions.
1.29 PISTONS, PINS, RINGS
PISTONS, PINS, RINGS: Any piston, pin, ring combination permitted.
1.30 BOOST CONTROLLERS
BOOST CONTROLLERS: Electronic or automated boost controllers of any type prohibited on any forced induction application.
1.31 WASTEGATE & PRESSURE REGULATOR
WASTEGATE & PRESSURE REGULATOR: Not applicable.
BOOST BYPASS/BLOW OFF VALVES: All boost bypass valves & blow-off valves must be contained entirely in the engine compartment.
1.32 VISIBLE COATINGS
VISIBLE COATINGS: Visible coatings are permitted where lubricants are present. Visible piston coating above the top ring is permitted. Visible coating of cylinder head runners, combustions chambers, and/or intake manifold runners/plenums prohibited. Visible coating of any external surface of cylinder head or intake manifold prohibited, including, but not limited to runners and/or plenums.
1.33 “O” RINGING OF BLOCK
“O” Ringing of Block: Permitted.

2: DRIVETRAIN
2.3 CLUTCH
CLUTCH: Prohibited.
2.4 DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT: Driveshaft required to be only steel or only alumium regardless of origin or manufacturer.
2.11 REAREND
REAREND: Any automotive type rearend permitted.
2.12 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Prohibited.
2.13 PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS
PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS: Prohibited.
2.14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
(OEM American transmissions or replicas of OEM American transmissions that use planetary gears)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Automatic transmissions with torque converters originally produced by Ford Motor Company mandatory. Accepted transmissions include: Ford AOD, 5R55S, AOD-E, 4R70W, C4, and C6. Lock-up transmissions/torque converters permitted. Transmission-to-engine adapters permitted. Trans brakes permitted. Any gear change must occur as a result of an internal function of the transmission or from direct action by the driver. Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, etc. shifters prohibited. Clutch not permitted with this type of transmission.

3: BRAKES & SUSPENSION
3.1 BRAKES
BRAKES: All cars must have front and rear hydraulic brakes. Automated brakes or any type of traction control is prohibited. Application and release of brakes must be a function of the driver’s foot. Line loc permitted on front wheels only. Any other electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic device in the system is prohibited.
3.2 SHOCK ABSORBERS
Each vehicle in competition must be equipped with one operative shock absorber for each sprung wheel. Shock absorbers may be either hydraulic or friction type, securely mounted and in good working order. Shocks must be stand alone and may not be adjustable during run via electronic and/or other means.

3.3 STEERING
STEERING: Manual or power assisted aftermarket steering system in stock location mandatory.
3.4 SUSPENSION, FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION:
3.4a) K-MEMBERS: Aftermarket K-Members permitted, but must attach to the chassis using only the original eight (8) factory O.E.M. type mounting bolts in the factory mounting location. No part of the K-member may be permanently attached to the chassis. K-member may be modified in oil pan area to allow oil pan enlargement or removal.
3.4b) STRUT TOWER: Factory strut tower required. No modifications may be made to the strut towers other than the following: 1) roll bar or roll cage may be welded to the strut towers for safety purposes 2) clearancing of strut tower permitted for supercharger tubing.
3.4c) CONTROL ARMS: OEM or tubular stock type control arms required which are attached in stock location.
3.4d) SHOCKS/STRUTS: O.E.M. or aftermarket style shocks/struts & springs required in stock location. Shocks must be stand alone and may not be adjustable during run via any means.
3.4e) SPRINGS: Aftermarket springs permitted.
3.4f) COIL OVERS: Coil over struts permitted. Stock OEM mounting location required.
3.4g) CAMBER PLATES: Bolt on type chamber plates permitted. Bolt on plate may be tack welded to strut tower to prevent movement (maximum 2.00-inch), otherwise welding prohibited. Camber plate may only be attached to top flat portion of strut tower. Attachment to any other structure prohibited.
3.4h) SPINDLES: Only stock OEM or NMRA accepted, bolt-on, commercially available aftermarket spindles permitted. NMRA accepted spindles are Anthony Jones Engineering, RaceCraft, Sanhuff, & Strange.
3.4 SUSPENSION, REAR
REAR SUSPENSION: Stock type suspension required. Rear coil-over shocks prohibited.
Stock Type Suspension: Stock type suspension may utilize aftermarket, direct replacement type suspension components including aftermarket replacement shocks, springs, and/or control arms. All stock type 3-link and 4- link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Aftermarket torque arms permitted.
3.4a) 3-LINK and 4-LINK: Stock or stock-type direct-replacement 3-link and/or 4 links required. All stock type 3 or 4 link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Retrofitting and/or cross-breeding of 3-link and 4-link components prohibited.
3.4b) LADDER BARS: Prohibited.
3.4c) REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS: Replacement aftermarket O.E.M. style upper and lower control arms permitted. Control arms may use any type bushing, bearing, or rod end. Control arms may be adjustable to any length.
3.4d) PANHARD BARS: Panhard bars permitted to control lateral movement of rearend housing. Panhard bars must be located aft of rearend housing, and control only lateral rearend movement. Panhard bars may be welded.
3.4e) SWAY BARS: Aftermarket or factory sway bars permitted. Aftermarket sway bars may be welded to both chassis and rearend housing.
3.4f) TORQUE ARMS: Permitted.
3.4g) REAR SHOCKS & SPRINGS: Aftermarket O.E.M. style aftermarket shocks & springs permitted in stock location. Coil over shocks and springs prohibited. Shocks must be stand alone and may not be adjustable during run via any means.
3.4h) TRACTION BARS: Bolt on traction bars with permanent (welded or bolted) rear end mount and snubber (or rubber bushing with permanent mount) on chassis side permitted.
3.4iTORQUE BOXES: The Wild Rides “S” Box has been deemed an acceptable OEM Fox-body torque box replacement when installed in the OEM location as per Wild Rides official instructions. The only acceptable control arm mounting location for the upper control arms is the middle hole on the “S” box, which is the same as the stock OEM mounting location.
3.6 WHEELIE BARS
WHEELIE BARS: Prohibited.

4:FRAME
4.4 FRAME
FRAME: Stock, unaltered frame rails required in front subframe. Subframes may be joined under car. Maximum size material to be used; 2x3x1/8 inch rectangular tubing or 1 5/8 O.D. inch round tubing (.118MS or .083CM). If connector protrudes through floor, floor must be completely welded to connector. Stock rear subframes must remain stock, unaltered, and in stock location. Notching is prohibited. NHRA certified Roll cage required.
4.5 GROUND CLEARANCE
GROUND CLEARANCE: Minimum 3 inches from front of vehicle to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle; 2 inches for remainder of vehicle, except oil pan and exhaust headers.
4.12 WHEELBASE
WHEELBASE: Entries must retain stock wheelbase + or - 1 inches of stock. Maximum variation from left to right and front to back is 1 inch.

5: TIRES & WHEELS
5.1 TIRES
TIRES - FRONT: Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
TIRES – REAR: Slicks permitted. Maximum actual measured tire size is as follows: Actual measured tread of tire is limited to 10.6 inches by 28.6 inches tall. Tire width will be measured by a “go-no go” gauge after conclusion of run at scale area. Tire tread may not extend outside fenders. Tire shaving is prohibited.
5.2 WHEELS
WHEELS: Spindle-mount front wheels prohibited.

6: INTERIOR
6.1 INTERIOR
INTERIOR, GENERAL: Must maintain stock appearance; including factory OEM dashboard, headliner, & steering column cover. Heater/air conditioners may be removed.
6.4 CARPET
CARPET: Floor and tunnel where visible must be upholstered or carpeted. Headliner required.
6.5 SEATS
SEATS: Upholstered OEM or aftermarket upholstered seats (2) in stock location is required. Rear seat may be removed; area must be carpeted, upholstered.
6.6 DOOR PANELS
DOOR PANELS: Door panels must be covered and stock appearing.
6.7 STEERING COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN: Stock O.E.M. steering column required. Removable steering wheel permitted.
6.8 GAUGES

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GUAGES: Aftermarket gauges may be installed in factory dash.
6.9 PEDALS/PEDAL LOCATION
PEDALS/PEDAL LOCATION: Stock type pedals, linkage, and location required.

7: BODY
BODY: Vehicle must retain original or NMRA accepted appearances and profiles for year and make of body. Original O.E.M. body shell (unibody structure from firewall to taillight panel) must be intact. Only 1979 & newer Fox based Ford body styles permitted, including 2005 Mustangs. Lightweight body panels are restricted to hood and trunk-lid/hatch/deck-lid. Hood and/or trunk lid must be hinged or lift off. Funny car bodies prohibited. Body must be finished and painted. Alterations or aerodynamic modifications such as “chopped tops”, “channeling”, “sectioning”, “shortening” or “scaling down” prohibited. If a convertible top is used as an entry the use of ANY mechanism under or above the convertible top is not permitted. Ex: Building a cover that would be located above or below the convertible top, using straps below or above the convertible top, etc. Convertible top does not need to be operational. Convertible entries must compete with top up
7.1 ADVERTISING
GRAPHICS: Graphics (for advertising or creative purposes) permitted on entire body, including doors, hood, rear quarter panels, front fenders, wing, etc.
CONTINGENCY DECALS: In order to be eligible for NMRA official contingency program, all contingency decals are required to appear only on the rear quarter windows or rear window in a clear and organized fashion. Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified. Other decals and sponsorship (non-contingency) may appear on bodywork, front end, and on windows.
NMRA REQUIRED DECALS: The following decals are required for competition in NMRA events.
• NMRA Windshield Decal – must be installed on top of windshield. This NMRA decal must be the only decal on top of windshield. Other vehicle sponsor decals may be placed at base of windshield.
• NMRA 2006 Drag Racing Series “Side” Decals – must be installed on each side of vehicle on quarter windows.
• Class Sponsor Decal – class sponsor decal must be installed on base of windshield on the passenger side.
• Permanent Numbers – permanent numbers are required for competition in this class.

7.2 SPOILERS
REAR SPOILER: Rear spoilers permitted, may not extend more than 26 inches from the transition point with the body to the rear most portions. Rear spoiler may not be molded into body (Pro Mod Style).
Spoilers must be stationary during entire run. A positive locking device to prevent movement required. Spring loaded spoilers prohibited. Spoiler spill plates (if used) may be a maximum of 12” in height.
7.5 FIREWALLS
FIREWALL: Stock, unaltered firewall required.
7.6 FLOOR/TRUNK PAN/TRANSMISSION TUNNEL
FLOOR: Stock, unaltered floor-pan, except for through the floor sub frame connectors and shifter clearance, required from firewall to back bumper. Flat area of floor-pan starting at “kickup” for rear end and rearward may be replaced with a minimum of .024” inch thick steel or .032” inch aluminum. Magnesium is prohibited. Transmission tunnel must remain stock. Removable floor-pan sections and/or transmission tunnels prohibited.
7.7 HOOD/SCOOP
HOOD/SCOOP: OEM lightweight hood permitted. Cowl induction hood configurations permitted. Forward mounted scoops prohibited. Forward mounted scoops must be closed during competition. Cowl induction hoods restricted to a maximum of 5 inches. The entire induction system must be completely covered by hood or scoop, which must be part of the vehicle hood. Hood must be attached separately in a conventional manner and must lift off or be bolt on.
7.9 WINDSHIELDS/WINDOWS
WINDOWS: O.E.M. safety glass required. Driver and passenger windows must be closed during racing. Windows do not have to be operative.
7.10 BUMPERS
BUMPERS: Not Applicable. License plate frame holders are not permitted to extend beyond flat surface of front bumper. No body components, bumper add-ons, or body kits are permitted to be added to the vehicle with the intent of increasing the frontal distance of the bumper for the purposes of breaking the infrared beams.
7.11 FENDER SPLASH PANS
FENDER SPLASH PANS: Full, factory OEM sheet metal inner fenders required.
7.12 GRILLE
GRILLE: Stock grille required. Blocking of grille to prevent air passage is prohibited.
7.13 WHEELWELLS
INNER WHEELWELLS: Stock inner wheel wells required, may not be sectioned or replaced.
OUTER FENDERS: Leading and trailing edges of outer fenders may be trimmed for tire clearance, maximum 2”.
7.14 RAM AIR/ENGINE AIR PANS
RAM AIR: Commercially available ram-air unit permitted. Headlights/taillights/hazard lights may not be removed/modified for air induction.
7.15 DOORS
DOORS: Driver and passenger doors must be functional and operable from inside and outside of vehicle.
7.16 AERODYNAMICS
AERODYNAMICS: Taping of any body parts, seams, or front end prohibited. Removal of side mirrors prohibited. Head light covers permitted. Fog light covers permitted.
7.17 BODY KITS
BODY KITS: Only accepted, commercially available aftermarket body kits permitted. Filled-in lower valance prohibited, whether OEM or commercially available aftermarket. Blocking any portion of lower valance area (in front of behind valance) with Plexiglas or other materials prohibited.
7.18 COWL AREA
COWL AREA: Cowl area of vehicle must be unaltered.
7.19 FRONT FENDERS/FRONT FASCIA
FRONT FENDERS/FRONT FASCIA: Stock or stock replacement front and front fascia required (see section 7.17.) Filled-in lower valance whether OEM-modified or as-supplied aftermarket valance, prohibited. May not be one-piece front end.. Hole(s) in front bumper prohibited.

8: ELECTRICAL
8.1 BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY: Battery may be relocated. Factory-style alternator required to be functional and belt-driven.
8.3 IGNITION
IGNITION: Any battery-operated ignition permitted. Any distributor drive system permitted.
8.5 STARTER
STARTER: All entries must be self-starting with on-board starter.

9: SUPPORT GROUPS
Bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, etc. prohibited. Throttle stops prohibited. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic, that permits the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting line is prohibited.
9.2 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS/DATA RECORDERS
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS/DATA RECORDERS: Onboard diagnostics and data recorders used to monitor and record parameters such as a driveshaft speed, acceleration, nitrous timing, chassis strain, suspension travel etc., permitted. Wide band oxygen sensors permitted. “Playback” tachometers permitted (i.e. Autometer Dual Channel Ultimate II tachometers, and the use of its features). Laptops permitted in vehicle, must be safely secured.

9.7 BOTTLES
BOTTLES: All bottles must be securely mounted, stamped with a minimum DOT–1800lb. rating, and identified as nitrous oxide. Bottle located in driver’s compartment must be equipped with the correct relief valve per manufacturer recommendations and vented outside the driver’s compartment. Bottles are limited to two (2) 15-lb. bottles. The use of any agents other than nitrous oxide as a part of, or mixed with, this pressurized fuel system is strictly prohibited. (Push systems are prohibited.) Commercially available, thermostatically controlled, blanket type bottle heaters are acceptable. Any other method of heating bottles in vehicle is prohibited.
9.8 TOW VEHICLES
TOW VEHICLES: Vehicles may not be towed in or to staging lanes, violation will result in disqualification of run. Vehicles may not be towed from the return road. Vehicles may be towed from the scales.

10: DRIVER
10.4 CREDENTIALS
CREDENTIALS: See general regulations.

11: CLASS & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
It is the participant’s responsibility to familiarize oneself with the class requirements as found in the 2006 NMRA rulebook and the safety requirements as found in the 2006 NHRA rulebook.
The participant agrees that the participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of participant’s vehicle and to ensure that participant complies with all applicable NHRA & NMRA rules. The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant’s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable NHRA & NMRA rules.

12: STREET-LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Headlights and tail lights for year & make of body used mandatory. Head lights & tail lights required to be functional.

14: RULES ADJUSTMENTS, MID SEASON LOG
Date: Adjustment:
None at this time.

[SwillRacer]

So what does everyone think? Will the blower cars be able to hang with a 400ci nitrous runner?

[Postman]

I'm just glad they gave us a little more fudge factor on the intake gasket :) As far as the 400 incher anyone know of someone building 1 ?

[SwillRacer]

I heard John Force is coming out to play in Renegade with a 410ci nitrous car...

[Postman]

I think he has more titanium than Bob Cook, that might be a problem ????

[Bob Cook]

My new material of choice is carbon fiber but, it's tough to get due to the military buying it all up for their use. Who's John Force?

[afflicted1]

John Force is that new up and coming racer guy who has been getting advice on how to run a winning race team from Crazy Eddie.

[bustmup]

John Force? he's the guy who sponsors Luke Skywalker isn't he?

o' afflicted1.... Who the heck is Lumpy???? Is he a character out of leave it to beaver??? LOL

[afflicted1]

Lumpy is a Swill pit bitch.....Just look for the guy with the Bllink-182 look, and an everlasting supply of Pepsi. He's my hero for a number of reasons....

[Lumpy50]

Allow myself to introduce.......myself

Hi.

[smav347]

Lumpy is the champion of the universe.

[SwillRacer]

Lumpy,

Call me ASAP.

[afflicted1]

I think it would be a better question to ask "What is a lumpy?" instead of who is Lumpy? A Lumpy could be a name for a perverted, disgusting, primitive sexual act. Or it could just be a 5 liter addicted, habitual line-stepping pimp. Perplexed by the notion of it all, I decided to Yahoo search Lumpy. Here are the results........
http://oasi.upc.es/~kiusap/flash/happy_tree_friends/img/lumpy.gif

http://www.7rin.com/archives/images/Lumpy.jpg

As you can see, the first shows Lumpy in a slightly dazed state....this could be from the consistant lack of sleep, deprevation of Pepsi, or a good New Years Eve drinking session. The second photo shows Lumpy at the track, wrench in hand. I feel it shows the heartfelt expression of bewilderment when dodging various items around the Swill pits, such as beer cans, transmission fluid bottles, or even an occasional floor jack.

[swilldup]

thats funny.....happy birthday lumpdog!!!