NEW Injected Nitro B/Fuel Eliminator Class

Coming to the West coast and Northwest a Injected Nitro class for FED Diggers, Altereds, and Funny Cars,...Races and payout or already set for running next year.
Rule book is being printed out as I type
No min or max Nitro Percentage
You can run a Pedal Clutch, Centrifugal Clutch, Direct drive or a converter,...
This is going to be a great class and with sticking to the rules posted it will be kept in check and with the old school ways of early Injected Nitro classes.

If interested PM me and I will pass you along to the person in charge

B/Fuel Eliminator


DESIGNATION
B/Fuel

CLASS
Reserved for naturally aspirated nitromethane front engine dragsters, center-steer altereds, and funny cars. Cars shall weigh at least 3.8 lb/cubic inch, with a minimum weight at the conclusion of run including driver of 1,400 lb.

REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
Engine block and cylinder heads may be either cast iron or aluminum alloy. Engine displacement is limited to a maximum of 550 cubic inches. Cylinder heads limited to two valves per cylinder.

IGNITION
Limited to a single standard model OAC Vertex magneto with internal coil, points, condenser and original stock small Vertex cap (part #916550). The single external magneto wire allowed (other than spark plug wires) shall be that used for the ignition kill switch. The only modification allowed is the replacement of stock magnets with rare earth magnets. External coil or capacitors are prohibited. Class tech inspector has the authority to confiscate magneto(s) or uphold competitors protest request regarding magneto(s) at any time during or after the event for further inspection.

FUEL SYSTEM
The use of pneumatics or electronics to control the operation of the fuel system is not allowed. Fuel cooling, cylinder head mounted nozzles (down nozzles), and nitrous oxide are prohibited.

OIL SYSTEM
Dry sump oil systems and vacuum pumps are prohibited.

OIL RETENTION DEVICE
A properly fitting, SFI Spec 7.1, 7.2, or NHRA accepted Lower Engine Oil Retention Device is mandatory. A belly pan in lieu of a device attached to the engine may be used. Belly pan must extend from frame rail to frame rail, and extend forward of the harmonic balancer and rearward of the flywheel, and must incorporate 2-inch high lips on all sides.

EXHAUST SYSTEM
No collector-style headers allowed. Exhaust must be directed away from driver.

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. A mechanical device for controlling engine rpm during burnouts may be attached to the injector or throttle linkage but may not be driver-controlled.

CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, FLYWHEEL SHIELD
Clutch must be manually operated by driver’s foot; electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or any other device may in no way affect the clutch system. The throw-out bearing must release all fingers, levers, stages, etc. simultaneously. Staged or variable release clutches of any description prohibited.

REAR END GEAR
Must be 4.33 or lower numerically--(4.11 O.K.) (4.56 NO)


TRANSMISSION
Limited to two forward speeds with clutch or converter, and reverser. Transmission must be SFI approved. Lock-up converters and overdrive/under drive prohibited. Automated or timer controlled type shifting devices prohibited.

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

PARACHUTE
Dual parachutes mandatory. Two separate shroud line mounting points mandatory.

WHEELBASE
Minimum of 115 inches.

TIRES
Tires must be specified for racing use by the manufacturer, and must have a minimum diameter of 31 inches (as measured).

BODY
Front overhang not to exceed 40 inches, measured from centerline of front spindle to forward most point of car.

WINGS/SPOILERS
Dragsters/Altereds: Maximum canard wing restricted to 400 square inches per side. Canards may not extend more than 1 inch outside rear tire. Front wing must be below front tire and may not extend outside of front tires. Total front-wing surface may not exceed 400 square inches. Maximum wicker on canards and wings: 1/2-inch. Canards and front wings, only aero surfaces allowed, except for altereds, a wing restricted to 750 square inches is permitted. Adjustment of spoiler during run prohibited.

Funny Cars: Rear spoiler limited to roof height and body width (modern-type spoilers or spill plates prohibited). Spill plates may not extend forward of the bottom of the rear window or extend past the trailing edge of the rear deck lid. Spill plates cannot be above the roof line. Front spoiler limited to overall overhang measurement of 40 inches, measured from the centerline of the forward most front spindle. The front and rear spoilers are the only aerodynamic devices permitted; any other wings, spoilers, or canards prohibited.

COMPUTERS
Computers prohibited. No digital processors shall be used for the purposes of controlling any function on the car.

DATA RECORDERS
Data recorders permitted.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM
Fire extinguisher system meeting SFI Spec 17.1 mandatory. A minimum 20-pound system required with a minimum one nozzle aimed at the driver and one at the front of the engine.

QUALIFYING TIME TRIALS
If during a qualifying attempt the engine will not start, or loses fire,
The car must be removed off the starting line and a second attempt
will be allowed after all other class competitors have completed their
runs. If the car is already at the end of the line, then more time will be
allowed. If the engine loses fire after it had been switched over to nitro
the cylinders must be cleared of nitro (spark plugs removed and engine
spun over with starter.) before another to start the car is made. If during
the second attempt the engine loses fire or does not fire, then the
qualifying attempt is over.

LANE CHOICE

Lane choice in the first round will be determined by qualifying times.
All further rounds are determined by low E.T. of the preceding rounds.

BREAK RULE PROCEDURES

Break re-insertion goes to the low E.T>loser of the previous round
providing a non-disqualifying run. A red-light is not a disqualifying run.
If more than one slot exists, it goes to the second low E.T. loser etc.
lane choice goes to the winning vehicle only. In the event that two
losing vehicles are inserted into the next ladder positions, lane choice
goes to the quicker of the two, providing both vehicles possess
disqualification-free losses. A disqualification loss prevents the E.T.
from being used for lane choice. All points and money are awarded to
the original winning driver: alternate accumulates points after
reinsertion round. A competitor may only be re-inserted one time
per event, unless no other competitors are available.


MAGNETO CHECK

Magnetos are subject to periodic inspection to verify that no alteration to the stock configuration other than the installation of rare earth magnets has been made.


THE PARING LADDER FOR AN EIGHT CAR SHOW
WILL BE THE SPORTSMAN LADDER, AS FOLLOWS:
1 VS 5 2 VS 6 3 VS 7 4 VS 8

THE B/FUEL RULES COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 2013 WILL BE COMPRISED OF:

Rick Stokey Coeur D Alene ID.
Dean Adams Fountain Valley CA.
Ted Ingersole Castle Rock, WA.
Gary Adams Class Organizer, Poat Falls, ID.

 

new class

please keep us informed......looks good

 

You have been working hard for this class, Good luck hope it lasts.
Gene Terenzio Sr.

 

Any talk about this class coming to yhe mid west?

 

B/Fuel Eliminator Update....

I just spoke to Gary and it has been excellent news so far and it isnt even 2013 Yet,.!!!

Looks like there is a solid 9 current cars with 2 more cars being built for this B/Fuel Eliminator Injected Nitro deal, making the car count sitting at 11 for now.
I, along with others would really like to see more funny cars come out to play,.. the door will always be open to and for the Injected funny cars,..
Gary is also looking at more Bookings and tracks for this B/Fuel Eliminator class to display their show and performance based on the early 70`s spec and rules.

Any interested party should contact Gary Adams,. or me for his phone number, for more info and details,..Can you smell the Nitro already,...!!!!!!


Vic Miller