Factory ExperimentaL Class

Vintage Drag Racing Association 

Factory Experimental Class Rules

Safety:

· All vehicles must meet NHRA safety requirements for speed and elapsed time. 

· All vehicles must pass a track inspection before competing.

Body: 

· The body must be factory produced between the years of 1962-1972.

· The vehicle must have the look of the mid 1960’s Factory Experimental Vehicle. 

· Car name and graphics preferred.

· Wagon Body styles are permitted.  

· The vehicle cannot have any aerodynamic changes such as a rear deck spoiler or rear wing. Unless it came from the factory. No sheet metal spoilers.  

· NO modern snorkel scoops permitted.

· Steel Quarters and roof.  

Suspension and Drivetrain:

· Trans brake and line lock are allowed.

· No traction control systems. 

Raised front ends are allowed.

· Wheelie bars are permitted. 

· No Tube chassis cars allowed. Back Half is permitted. 

· Maximum Rear tire of 16x33-inch permitted. 

Engine: 

Engine and vehicle must be the same manufacture. 

·Steel or aluminum heads and blocks are permitted. However, newer style engines are not permitted. (LS-Coyote etc.). 

· Superchargers are NOT permitted. 

· Must be carbureted. No Mechanical Fuel injection. 

· Nitrous Oxide is NOT permitted.

· Gas and Methanal fuels Permitted. NO Nitromethane permitted. 

· Antifreeze or any coolants other than water are Not permitted.

Electronics: Please Refer to the VDRA Electronics Rules and Regulations Page

General Information: 

· All vehicles must run quicker than 14.0 seconds elapsed time. Failure to do so may lead to a DNQ “Did not Qualify”. The Race Master has full discretion in determining if a racer can or cannot continue. 

The Gasser and Factory Experimental Class compete in the same bracket during race events.