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Outlaw 8.5 is a
heads-up 1/8th mile class for any and all types of Rear Wheel Driven
Vehicles from Classic 50's Iron, 60's Muscle Cars, Late Models Hot Rods
& Trucks. This class is limited mainly by a Small Rear Tire (26x8.5 M/T
or Goodyear)
Outlaw 8.5 will run on a 1/8 mile format with a "All-Run" field.
BODY /
INTERIOR
BODY:
The car must retain its original appearance and profiles. No ET
extenders (duck bills, pecker extenders, etc will be allowed)
FIREWALL:
Must retain factory unaltered firewall, in original location. A
cosmetic overlay is permitted.
FLOORBOARD:
Must retain factory Floorboard
INTERIOR:
Factory appearing door panels, carpet, dashboard are required. Back
seat may be deleted, but must have carpet covering the bare floor.
SEAT LOCATION:
Drivers Seat with upholstery required and must remain in the factory
stock location.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
FRAME & CHASSIS
Stock frame rails must be retained in stock locations front and rear (to
receive stock suspension weight break) Notching or replacing of rear
frame rails is allowed (No Full Back Half Chassis Permitted) Sub frame
connectors are permitted. The PSCA will not allow a stock suspension car
to utilize round or square tubing (basically attach a stock suspension
chassis on a tube chassis) used to reinforce the front or rear
suspensions in any matter other than "Subframe Connectors". If you have
any questions on this rule or any others, call Mel @ 661-917-3078
FRONT SUSPENSION
All cars must retain stock suspension, aftermarket tubular control
arms, coil over kits, or OEM front strut retrofits are permitted.
Replacement Bolt-on Lightweight K-Members are legal, but must be a
direct bolt on, no welding modifications permitted. Stock wheelbase will
be enforced on all vehicles. You can weld tubes from your roll cage to
the front suspension..
**The only front suspension bolt-on kit deemed legal by the PSCA are the
CHRIS ALSTON No Fab, AJE, HEIDTS, Smith Racecraft and *FATMAN bolt-on
kits (for 62-67 Nova's, 67-69 Camaro's & early Mustangs) Total Control
Products Coil Over Conversion Kits, and The Rod & Custom Motorsport
Mustang II kit for 64 1/2-66 Mustang, Part #RC-106 & Skinny Kid front
end kits for late model Mustangs.... Kits must be installed as
instructed and not modified in any manner.
K-MEMBER
Aftermarket factory-replacement-type K-member permitted, but must attach
to the chassis using only the original factory OEM-type mounting bolts.
No part of the K-member may be welded to the chassis.
REAR SUSPENSION
Bolt on traction devices are
permitted. Leaf springs may be relocated for tire clearance purposes.
Mini tubs are permitted, no full size wheel tubs will be allowed. Ladder
bars are legal.
*Any car using
factory suspension with all
mounting points in the stock location will receive a 50lb weight break
WHEEL BASE:
Must retain stock wheel base with a maximum variation right to left and
front to back of one inch.
WHEELIE BARS:
Wheelie bars are strictly prohibited.
DRIVE
TRAIN
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS:
Any OEM automatic transmission permitted. Aftermarket torque converter,
shift kit, valve body, shifter, and pan cooler use are permitted. Trans
brakes are permitted.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
After-market Manual Transmissions are allowed except for
Clutch/Automatics or planetary transmissions. All shifts must be made
manually without the aid of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices.
ENGINE / ELECTRICAL
BRACKET RACING AIDS
The use of bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, and
throttle stops are prohibited
EFI:
Any EFI system is permitted
ENGINE:
No
cubic inch limits.
ENGINE BLOCK:
Aftermarket Cast Iron & Aluminum Blocks are allowed.
ENGINE MOUNT LOCATION:
Engine must remain in stock location. Engine may not touch the factory
unaltered firewall. Motor plates are permitted.
EXHAUST:
Production type mufflers or collector mufflers are required (except
on turbo entries) Modification or removal of muffler internals is
prohibited (no gutting).
FUEL:
Gasoline (Race Gas) and E-85 are the only legal fuels permitted
OILING SYSTEM:
No Restrictions. The front cross member may be altered for oil pan
removal. Vacuum pumps are acceptable.
OIL-RETENTION DEVICE:
All Outlaw 8.5 cars must utilize
an NHRA-accepted lower engine oil-retention device; may use a belly pan
in lieu of a device attached to the engine. The belly pan must extend
from framerail to framerail and extend forward of the harmonic balancer
and rearward of the flywheel and must incorporate a minimum 2- inch-high
lip on all sides. A nonflammable, oil-absorbent liner mandatory inside
of retention device.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS / DATA RECORDERS:
On board diagnostic computers and recorders are permitted. Memory and
playback tachometers are allowed.
STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
All cars are required to have working headlights and tail lights
POWER ADDERS
NITROUS:
Any nitrous combo is legal, but cannot be used with any other power
adder unless noted in weight breaks.
SUPERCHARGER / TURBOCHARGER:
Both
the Super & Turbo Charger to be measured at the inlets (see weight
below)
TIRES
TIRES-FRONT:
Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
TIRES-REAR:
26x8.5x15 Mickey Thompson or Goodyear slicks ONLY!!!
OUTLAW
8.5 WEIGHT GUIDE
Base Weight (All weights are race-ready, car with driver)
4 Cly W/Any Power
Adder................................................2150
lbs
V/6-I/6
W/Nitrous...............................................................2600
lbs
V/6-I/6 W/Turbo
or Blower................................................2800
lbs
V/6-I/6 W/Turbo or Blower
& Single N2o Nozzle...............3000
lbs
V/6-I/6 W/Turbo or Blower
& Unlimited Nitrous.................3100
lbs
Mod Motor Single Turbo &
Single N2o Nozzle...................3450
lbs
Small Blocks
N/A................................................................2550
lbs
Small Blocks W/Nitrous (Single
Stage)...............................3000
lbs
Small Blocks W/Nitrous (Unlimited Stages).........................3100
lbs
Small Blocks Single Turbo up to 88mm .............................3100
lbs
Small Blocks Single SC up to 4.5
.......................................3175
lbs
Small Blocks Single Turbo
(88.01 to 94mm)...........................3200 lbs
Small Blocks Single SC 4.51 to 4.84
..............................................3275 lbs
Small Blocks Single SC/Turbo (Unlimited) .........................3300
lbs
Small Blocks Twin Turbo (Max
76mm) ...............................3400
lbs
Big Blocks
N/A.....................................................................2950
lbs
Big Blocks
W/Nitrous (Single Stage)....................................3200
lbs
Big Blocks W/Nitrous
(Unlimited Stages)..............................3300
lbs
Big Blocks Single SC/Turbo (Unlimited) ..............................3450
lbs
OUTLAW
8.5 WEIGHT
DEDUCTS.
Deduct 50 lbs. For Stock Suspension (All
attaching points in stock locations)
Deduct 50 lbs. For Factory Valve Angle Cylinder Heads (plus or
minus 1-degree) Does not include Big Block
& Mod Motor
Deduct 50 lbs. For Single Stage Traditional Style Nitrous Plate
(1 Nitrous & 1 Fuel Solenoid)
Deduct 50 lbs. For 1978 and older mid & full size cars/trucks
Deduct 50 lbs. For Use Of A Single 4150
Series Carburetor (N/A & Nitrous Combos 0nly)
Deduct 50 lbs. For Use Of A "Blo-Thru"
Carb(s) on a Boosted Combo
Deduct 100 lbs. For Non Innercooled Combo (gas only)
Deduct 100 lbs. For "Mod Motor" Combo's
(single power adder only)
PSCA Required Decals:
Class Sponsor Decal
Ross Racing Pistons decal must be installed on base of windshield on the
passenger side. (Bottom left hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)
before entering the tech area..
PSCA Oval Decals
1 PSCA Oval decal must be placed on each side of every car in a
visible location before entering the tech area..
Series Sponsor Decal
Chris Alston's Chassisworks decal must be installed on base of windshield on the
driver's side. (Bottom right hand side when looking at front of vehicle
windshield)
Contingency Program & Contingency Decals:
In order to become eligible for PSCA official contingency
program, You must first become a member of the PSCA. You can do this at
the PSCA Event Trailer during registration or on-line at the PSCA
Store. In order to receive Contingency Monies from any of the
listed Contingency Sponsors, you must have the correct product listed
and matching Contingency Decal for that product on your car for the
entire PSCA Racing Event... Racers will be checked for Products &
Decals while be teched in and winners & runner-ups again will be
checked in the Winner's Circle after the conclusion of each event.
Winners & Runner-ups failing to show up for this mandatory Inspection
will forfeit all Contingency Money that is owed!!!! All Contingency
Decals may appear anywhere on the vehicle in a clear and
organized fashion. Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified.
Most decals are available at the PSCA Event Trailer, but in the event
the PSCA does not have the decals in stock, it is the racer's
responsibility to obtain the proper decals to be eligible for the
Contingency payout.
Penalties For
Violating any PSCA Class Or Contingency Program Rules:
Penalties will vary for any PSCA Class
& Contingency Program Rule violation's from
Championship Point Deduction, Race Suspension, Probation and/or Re-instatement
Fine (Paid to St Jude In the name of the PSCA) If you are in any
violation that directly effects our "Electronics Policies"
(Example: Use of a Delay Box, Use of a Throttle Stop, etc..) You can receive the Maximum Penalty
(Disqualification from Event with loss of 50 Championship Points,
Two-Race Suspension and a $500 Re-Instatement Donation) You will also be
listed on a Web Page for all to view what violation and penalty any
racer receives..
RACE DAY
POLICY'S
Alternating Lanes During
Qualifying:
Each Outlaw 8.5 driver
must alternate lanes during qualifying. Even if you skip a session, you
must run the opposite lane you made your previous run in. If you choose
to ignore this rule, your second consecutive pass in the same lane will
be disqualified.
BYE-RUNS:
All Outlaw 8.5 vehicles
must take the tree, and run down the 1/4 mile.
ENTERING INTO A 2nd CLASS:
During qualifying, any PSCA racer who purchases a 2nd NHRA Tech Card and
pays entry into an additional class will be able to do so. However, once
your Final Outlaw 8.5 Qualifying Session is Completed, Driver and Car are no
longer able to make runs in that 2nd class... This also means NO RUNS
(Driver and Car) in
the Sunday Morning Bracket Time Trials Session.
PAYOUTS:
All Outlaw 8.5 Racers that earn prize money can go directly to the PSCA trailer after eliminations and pick up his/her Winnings.
PSCA MEMBERSHIP:
All Outlaw 8.5 racers must be a current member of the PSCA to be
eligible for Cash Payouts, Contingency Payouts and Championship Points
Program. Become a Member here >>2012 Memberships<<
SCALES:
After each qualifying and elimination pass, all Outlaw 8.5
cars must stop and weigh at the track scales. If you lose in
eliminations, and your opponent fails to make weight you will be
reinstated into the eliminations only if you made minimum weight
requirements. If both cars failed to make minimum weight, both cars will
be disqualified. It is the driver's responsibility to verify with each
track scale, the weight of his/her car prior to each race day. There
will 5lb error factor allowed.
TOW BACK &
TOW VEHICLES:
All Outlaw 8.5 entries are allowed to tow to staging lanes and to the
track scales. All are subject to be searched by a PSCA Official at
any time.
WINNERS CIRCLE PICTURES & CONTINGENCY
VERIFICATION:
Outlaw 8.5 Winner & Runner-up must return to the PSCA Winners Circle
Area for Official Photographs and Contingency Verification. Failing to
do so, will result in loss of all contingency monies earned. There are
no exceptions!!!
PSCA
Race Day Rules and Procedures...Click
Here
All
drivers and vehicles must meet current NHRA and track requirements.
For
any questions or additional information on these rules, please contact Mel Roth at 661-917-3078
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