IHRA's New Prostalgia Funny Car Rules

Can someone guide me to the rules for this class. Engine and blower size, nitro percentage, etc.

Thanks!

 

Its a booked in show so far, with a pre selected 8 cars.....?????

NO NITRO PERCENT LIMIT

PROSTALGIA FUNNY CAR (New for 2010)

PN/FC, preceded by number. Reserved for pre-1980 American bodies, nitro-burning Funny Cars built specifically for drag racing competition. All entries must incorporate a fan friendly theme in the appearance of the vehicle. Minimum weight at conclusion of run: 2,250 pounds, including driver.

REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE: 1
ENGINE
Any internal-combustion, American-made automotive engine permitted. Maximum cubic inches 500; maximum bore center spacing 4.840 inches, must maintain bore centers +/- .015-inch from stock. Blocks and cylinder heads must retain all physical characteristics of stock-production components. Billet blocks allowed. Accepted billet heads and block must remain as manufactured.

LOWER CONTAINMENT
Engine must be equipped with an SFI Spec 7.1 lower-engine-ballistic/restraint device. (effective March 1, 2010 a bellypan will be mandatory in addition to the lower engine restraint).

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Double-pipe insulated exhaust headers mandatory. Double tube must extend to start of bend at bottom of body.

FUEL
Nitromethane and methanol permitted. All other fuels prohibited.

FUEL SYSTEM

Maximum of 40 gpm pump or pumps. Down nozzles prohibited.

NITROUS OXIDE
Prohibited.

SUPERCHARGER
Restricted to Roots-type supercharger mandatory; Supercharger restraint system meeting SFI Spec 14.3 mandatory. Aluminum studs required. Manifold burst panel meeting SFI Spec 23.1 mandatory. Supercharger belt guard mandatory.

Supercharger overdrive combinations:
6-71 high helix (retro setback permitted) – 18 %
8-71 or 14-71 standard – 35 % (high helix, retro or setback prohibited).


THROTTLE
Throttle control must be manually operated by driver’s foot; electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or any other device may in no way affect the throttle operation. Throttle must incorporate a positive-action return system.

VALVE COVERS
Cast or fabricated metal valve covers using all attachment bolts mandatory. Carbon fiber/composite valve covers prohibited.

VENT-TUBE BREATHERS
Vent tubes must be double clamped at each connection. Minimum diameter, 1 ¼ inches for all breather tubes. All quick connections in the system must have a secondary locking system (tape, wire ties, etc. not allowed). Minimum catch can(s) capacity is an 8-quart sump. Catch can(s) must have adequate internal baffling to prevent oil from being deposited on racing surface and be mounted behind the driver.
. RIVETRAIN: 2

CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, FLYWHEEL SHIELD
Flywheel and clutch meeting SFI Spec 1.3 or 1.4 and flywheel shield meeting SFI Spec 6.2 mandatory. Clutch management system prohibited. Maximum number of discs three, maximum number of fingers six. Release of clutch must be the result of a manual operation by the drivers foot.

DRIVELINE COVER
Driveline must be covered in .024-inch steel or .0625-inch aluminum 360-degree full cover. Couplers mandatory. Rear cover must surround the coupler. Front cover must surround the driveshaft from the back of the reverser to the end of the splicer sleeve in the area of the driver’s leg. All covers must be securely mounted to frame, either by a suitable crossmember or third member.

REAR END
Aftermarket full-floating or live axle assembly mandatory. Any commercially available ratio permitted.

TRANSMISSION
Two-speed transmission and reverser required. Transmission must be planetary-type design. OEM type units prohibited. A ballistic shield covering all units mandatory; must meet SFI Spec 4.1.ION: 3
BRAKES
Four-wheel hydraulic brakes mandatory. Application and release of brakes must be a function of the driver; electronics, pneumatics, or any other device may in no way affect or assist brake operation. Hand brake, if used, must be located inside body or driver compartment. Steel brake lines mandatory.

STEERING
Conventional automotive-type rod ends must be a minimum of 3/8-inch shank diameter and must be installed with washers to prevent bearing pullout. Removable steering wheel, if used, must meet SFI Spec 42.1.
FRAME: 4
BALLAST
Permitted. Must be secured with minimum of two 3/8-inch, Grade 8 fasteners, per 100 pounds.

GROUND CLEARANCE
Minimum 3 inches from front of car to 12 inches behind centerline of axle; 2 inches for the remainder of the car, except oil pan and headers.

PARACHUTES
Dual parachutes mandatory. Fire-resistant protective covers must be on all parachute packs and unpacked shroud lines.

ROLL CAGE
Chassis must have manufacturers’s name, serial number, and date of manufacture. Chassis must meet SFI Spec 10.1E. Plating of chassis prohibited; painting permitted. Chassis must be inspected yearly by IHRA and have serialized sticker affixed to frame before participation. Pressurization of framerails in lieu of air bottles is prohibited. Roll-cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 mandatory where driver’s helmet may come in contact with roll-cage components. Additional padding, mounted on flat stock and fastened to the roll cage on both sides of the driver's helmet, mandatory. Additional padding must be IHRA-accepted, securely mounted using bolts or locking fasteners, and must include a flame-retardant covering..


SUSPENSION
Rigid rear suspension mandatory. Front suspension optional.

WHEELBASE
Minimum: 118 inches; maximum: 125 inches, measured on long side. Maximum wheelbase variation from left to right: 2 inches.
TIRES & WHEELS: 5
TIRES
Race-only spec tires on front mandatory. Size of rear tires limited to 36-inch diameter x 17-inch wide.

WHEELS
SFI 15.1 or 15.3 beadlock wheels mandatory.
INTERIOR: 6
SHEET METAL
Driver-compartment interior, firewall, seat, etc. must be aluminum or steel Magnesium or carbon fiber prohibited.

UPHOLSTERY
Minimum one-layer, Nomex-type material mandatory as seat upholstery, with manufacturer’s name displayed.
7
BODY
Limited to 1965 to 1979 American-made bodies. Bodies must resemble the original mass-produced make and model. Body must lift off as a one-piece unit.

ESCAPE HATCH
A working escape hatch must be installed in top of body to permit easy driver exit. Minimum size, 18 inches x 17 inches. Roof hatch must be permanently attached and hinged at front. Must have release mechanism, operable from both inside and outside of car.

FIREWALL & FLOORS
Must be constructed of .032-inch aluminum or .024-inch steel. Firewall must completely seal driver from engine compartment

SPOILER
Allowed front and rear. Rear spoiler limited to roof height and body width (no modern type spoilers or spillplates permitted). Front spoiler limited to overall overhang measurement of 40 inches.

COMPUTERS
Computers prohibited.

DATA RECORDERS
Data recorders permitted. Cannot perform any function in fuel, clutch, or driver management.

IGNITION
Mag limited to single point-type only (no electronic mags or mag amp boxes allowed). Timing advance or retard functions are prohibited. A positive ignition shutoff within the reach of the driver is mandatory.

FIRE SYSTEM
Fire extinguishing system must meet SFI Spec 17.1. Minimum 20-pound or more fire extinguishing system mandatory. System must be divided so that a minimum of 15 pounds is directed into engine compartment and the remaining 5 pounds or more should be dispersed in driver compartment by a nozzle placed at driver’s feet. Must be installed per manufacturers specifications. Fire-bottle activation cables must be installed inside framerail where cable passes engine/bellhousing area. Carbon-fiber bottles prohibited.

WARM-UPS
When starting vehicle in the pit area, vehicle must be fully within the confines of the assigned space. No part of the car may extend past the trailer. .
DRIVER: 10
ARM RESTRAINTS
Mandatory.


CREDENTIALS
Valid IHRA Prostalgia Funny Car license mandatory. All drivers must be actively involved in our fanfest activities at the Nitro Jam events.

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Three-inch driver restraint system meeting SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory. All belts and mounting points must be covered with a fire-resistant material. Restraint system must be updated at two-year intervals from date of manufacture.

HELMET
Helmet meeting Snell SA2000, SA2005 or SFI 31.2A, or 31.1/2005 Specs mandatory. Helmet must meet applicable SFI and/or Snell specs with fresh air system installed. Compressed air only. Air can be supplied on demand or by constant pressure. Eject Helmet Removal Systems # SDR 890-01-30 mandatory and must be installed as per manufacturers instructions.


HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT DEVICE/SYSTEM
At all times that the driver is in the race vehicle, from the ready line until the vehicle is on the return road, driver must properly utilize an SFI-approved head and neck restraint device/system, including connecting the helmet as required for full functionality of the device. The device/system must meet SFI Spec 38.1 and must display a valid SFI label. The head and neck restraint device/system, when connected, must conform to the manufacturer’s mounting instructions, and it must be configured, maintained, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Driver’s suit meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/20, gloves 3.2A/20 boots 3.2A/20 and head sock 3.3 mandatory. All jacket and pants or driver suits that meet SFI Spec 3.2A/20 must be recertified on a five-year interval. A head sock is not mandatory when helmet is manufactured with a skirt labeled as meeting SFI Spec. 3.3.


GENERAL REGULATIONS

Helmet: All professional entries must utilize the Eject Helmet Removal Systems # SDR 890-01-30 and be installed as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Bye Run and Lane Choice Procedure (Pro Am and Sportsman National Events): The procedure for selecting the bye run in the non-qualified classes (HR, SR, QR, TS, TD) will be based upon the best winning reaction time from the previous round. A tech card will be selected at random for the bye run in round 1. If there is not a bye run in the round, the competitor selected will have lane choice except in TS and TD in which the competitor with the quickest dial in will continue to have lane choice. If there is a tie it will be broken by the best package. If still a tie, it will be the competitor who recorded the time first.

 

Here is the Schedule for the first Nitro Jam,...

http://www.ihra.com/nitrojam/results/2010/palmbeach/schedule.pdf



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