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Gassers

Flathead and Inline Rules

Flathead and Inline Rules

Flathead and Inline Rules

Find class specific rules for the Gassers Class here. 

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Flathead and Inline Rules

Flathead and Inline Rules

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Class Rules

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. 
  • New members have one race season in which to make the necessary adjustments and alteration to a vehicle in order for the vehicle to pass gasser tech. Failure to do so will disqualify the vehicle until the adjustments or alterations are made. Reinstatement of a vehicle that has failed to meet class rules will be by the Race Master once vehicle passes inspection. 

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 1967 or older. Newer body styles can be approved by the rules committee. 
  • The vehicle must have the look of the mid 1960’s gasser. 
  • The vehicle is preferred to have fenders. 
  • The vehicle cannot have any aerodynamic changes such as a rear deck spoiler or rear wing. 
  • The roof line of the vehicle can be channeled or chopped a maximum of 4 inches. 
  • NO modern snorkel scoops permitted.
  • Vehicle is preferred to be named.  


Suspension and Drivetrain:

  • NO Air, electronic or timer devises are allowed in the operation of shifting the vehicle. Must be shifted by the driver. 
  • Trans brake and line lock are allowed.
  • No traction control systems. 
  • Straight Axels are preferred. None straight axel vehicles must present a raised front end stance. 
  • Car must be a left or righthand steer. No center steer vehicles permitted. 
  • Wheelie bars are permitted but not preferred. 


Engine:

  • Any ignition system is allowed. Example: Magneto, Points, Transistorized or MSD.  
  • No Data recording devices allowed.
  • Rev limiters are permitted only for the preservation of the engine. They will not be allowed to control the launch of the vehicle or any down track tuning. 
  • No delay boxes or crossover boxes permitted. 
  • No throttle stops permitted.
  • Two-step Permitted
  • Any steel or aluminum heads and blocks are permitted. However, newer style engines are not permitted. 
  • Only roots style superchargers up to 871 are permitted. 
  • Any intake manifold is permitted
  • Carburetor and mechanical fuel injection ONLY. Electronic Fuel Injection will NOT be permitted. 
  • Nitrous Oxide is not permitted.
  • Gas and Methanal fuels Permitted. NO Nitromethane permitted. 
  • Antifreeze or any coolants other then water are not permitted.

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