Nostalgic Eliminator

General Information:

• All vehicles must run quicker than 11.99 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 Nostalgia Eliminator class 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. 
• Crew members are allowed up to the starting line area and no further. NO EXCEPTIONS. This rule was created upon request by the race venues that the VDRA competes at.
• Vehicles can be self-starting or started remotely by a support vehicle.
• Vehicles and competitors must comply with track rules including elapsed time and MPH restrictions. 

Safety:

• All vehicles must meet NHRA safety requirements for speed and elapsed time. 
• All vehicles must pass a track inspection before competing.

Body:

• Permitted vehicles include the following: Center steer vehicles such as Altereds, Funny cars and Front Engine Dragsters. 
• Modern Funny car Bodies are NOT permitted. 
• The Race Master has full discretion in determining if a vehicle is qualified to compete or not. 

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 allowed.
• Any transmission is allowed.

Engine:

• Cast Iron and Aluminum engine blocks permitted.
• Cast Iron and Aluminum heads permitted. 
• Any ignition system is allowed. Example: Magneto (no Dual Mags), Points, 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.
• Only roots style superchargers up to 871 are permitted. Turbo chargers are NOT 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 Methanol fuels Permitted. NO Nitromethane permitted. 
• Antifreeze or any coolants other than water are not permitted.