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Class Description
Wild Street is a heads-up class for any and all types of vehicles
from 60's muscle cars & Pick-ups to a late model Mustang or Camaro. This
class is limited mainly by a small Drag Radial Tire (275x60x15)
Frame rails both front and rear must retain stock configuration, ladder
bars allowed but with a slight weight penalty. Just about any single
power adder is allowed, including the use of a nitrous oxide systems,
centrifugal or roots superchargers, and single & twin turbocharger
combo's. This class will defiantly live up to it's name WILD!!!!! 
Class Guidelines:
BALLAST:
Permanently attached ballast may be added in a NHRA legal
manner. Removable ballast for the
purpose of classification adjustments is limited to 100 lbs.
in a NHRA approved weight box.
BODY:
The car must retain its original appearance and profiles.
Aftermarket fiberglass parts are limited to hood, fenders, deck lid and
bumpers, One piece front-ends are allowed, but must retain factory
grill, head lights, and marker lights (no fake or airbrushed grilles
allowed). Aftermarket wings and spoilers are permitted, but may not
extend more then 15 inches from the transition point with the body to
the tip. The driver and passenger doors must be fully operational and
must open from the outside.
BRACKET RACING AIDS:
The use of bracket racing aids such as optical sensors,
delay boxes, and throttle
stops are prohibited
BRAKES:
The braking system may be upgraded to discs or larger drums.
All cars must have front and rear
brakes.
FIREWALL:
Must retain factory unaltered firewall, in factory location.
A cosmetic overlay is permitted.
HOOD / SCOOPS:
Cowl & forward facing hood scoops are allowed. Scoop or cowl may not
exceed more than 9 inches at the highest point of the air inlet opening
above the height of the original hood flat surface.
INTERIOR:
All factory interior pieces including pedal assemblies must
be in factory locations. Factory door panels, headliner, carpet,
dashboard are required. Back seat may be deleted, but must have carpet
covering the bare floor.
LETTERING / DECALS:
Car lettering & Decals are allowed on all windows (Except
where PSCA Class & Series Decals are required) 1 major sponsor decal
will be allowed on the rear quarter panel, decklid or door (Not to
exceed 250sq Inches per side) and Hood Scoop or Cowl area (Not to
exceed 50sq Inches per side) Wild Street Class sponsor decal
(Mickey Thompson Tires)
must be placed in the lower passenger corner of the front windshield
PSCA Series Sponsor decal (Chassisworks) must be placed in the lower
passenger corner of the front windshield.
SEAT LOCATION:
Two front bucket seats, or one bench seat with upholstery
required. Seats must remain in the
stock location.
WINDOWS:
Lexan permitted. We encourage all racers who use lexan to keep the
overall look of the windows as close to factory appearing as possible.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION:
Suspension components must all remain in stock locations. Direct bolt-on
A-arms are
permitted. Tubular K-members that are a direct bolt on are permitted.
Vehicle must retain factory
shock system (Struts or relocated shocks are permitted only if one of
the approved front end kits listed below are installed with no
modifications from the aftermarket specs..) Sway bars may be
removed. These Aftermarket Bolt-on Front Ends are legal; Chris Alston's
No-Fab, TCI, AJE or Smith Racecraft Front Suspension kits for Chevy II,
Early Camaro's & Nova's are legal. Since there are many new and
improved kits on the market, Please call for prior approval of whatever
kit you choose to run.
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 Bar Type Suspension with Factory Frame
Rails will be legal, but will receive a 100lb weight penalty.
*Any car using rear Coil-Over Shocks that
include Coil-Over Springs will receive the 100lb ladder bar weight
penalty (If you already have the ladder bar weight add, there is no
additional weight add for Coil-Over's)
FRAME & CHASSIS:
Stock frame rails must be retained in stock locations (NO
EXCEPTIONS) front and rear. Notching of rear frame rails for
tire clearance is permitted. Sub frame connectors are permitted.
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 clutch (single disc only) assisted manual transmissions are
allowed (See Weight Penalty's)
Clutch/automatics or planetary transmissions are not allowed. Split
sliders are also not allowed. All shifts must be made manually without
the aid of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices. Any manual
transmission built by an automotive manufacturer, with stock case and
gears will race at same weight as an automatic transmission entry.
REAR END:
Any factory type rear end is allowed. ELECTRONICS:
Boost and Nitrous Controllers are permitted.
ENGINE:
No cubic inch limits.
ENGINE BLOCK:
Aftermarket Cast Iron & Aluminum blocks are allowed.
OIL-RETENTION DEVICE:
All Wild Street 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.
CAMSHAFT:
Any camshaft allowed
CARBURETOR / THROTTLE BODY:
Any single or dual carburetor or throttle body set-up is allowed
EFI:
Any EFI system is permitted
ENGINE MOUNT LOCATION:
Engine must remain in stock location. Engine may not touch
the factory unaltered firewall. Motor plates are permitted.
HEADS:
Aftermarket cylinder heads, aluminum or cast iron are
allowed (No Billet Heads Permitted), Aftermarket Spayed,
Symmetrical or Canted Valve, Big Chief, or any "Pro Stock" style heads are
permitted with a weight penalty. CFE "Pro King" & Edelbrock "Victor II"
will also receive slight weight penalties.
INTAKE MANIFOLD:
Any cast iron or cast aluminum intake manifold is permitted. Sheet metal or other composite manifolds permitted but at a weight
penalty. EFI may use a Composite upper manifold at no weight add if lower
cast manifold is used.
NITROUS:
Any nitrous combo is legal, but cannot be used
with any other power adder.
SUPERCHARGER:
Any Roots (Up to 12.71) or Centrifugal (ATI ProCharger Model
F2) Other Manufactures that are Equivalent or smaller with the
following specs must be approved by the PSCA before being deemed legal:
MAX Inlet Hose Diameter 4.50"
MAX Inducer Diameter 4.50"
MAX Exducer Diameter 6.75"
MAX Outlet Inside Diameter 3.15"
TURBOCHARGER: (Billet Turbochargers see weight adds)
Accepted Single Turbochargers: 94mm Single
Turbochargers are permitted on
V6 and Small Block V8 engines in accordance with the following
requirements: 1) Turbocharger must be of conventional impeller
and
housing design and type. 2) Turbocharger is limited to a
maximum size
of 3.701 inches (94mm) inducer diameter at the point where the leading
edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing. 3)
Compressor
cover inlet is permitted a maximum inlet diameter of 3.792 inches
(96.3178mm) 4) Compressor Wheel to housing clearance must
maintain a
maximum 0.091 (2.3114mm) clearance beginning from a) the leading edge
of the compressor wheel where it meets the inlet of the compressor
housing, to b) the transition point where the trailing edge of the
compressor wheel meets the volute. 5) All air entering the
turbocharger must pass through the turbocharger inlet. 6)
Injection of
any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust
housing prohibited. 7) Compressor wheel contour must be
continuous
features from the inducer to the exducer (no "stepped" wheels).
Accepted Single
Turbochargers:
98mm Single Turbochargers are permitted on
V6 and Small Block V8 engines in accordance with the following
requirements: 1) Turbocharger must be of conventional impeller
and
housing design and type. 2) Turbocharger is limited to a
maximum size
of 3.858 inches (98mm) inducer diameter at the point where the leading
edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing. 3)
Compressor
cover inlet is permitted a maximum inlet diameter of 3.949 inches
(100.3114mm) 4) Compressor Wheel to housing clearance must
maintain a
maximum 0.091 (2.3114mm) clearance beginning from a) the leading edge
of the compressor wheel where it meets the inlet of the compressor
housing, to b) the transition point where the trailing edge of the
compressor wheel meets the volute. 5) All air entering the
turbocharger must pass through the turbocharger inlet. 6)
Injection of
any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust
housing prohibited. 7) Compressor wheel contour must be
continuous
features from the inducer to the exducer (no "stepped" wheels).
Accepted Twin Turbochargers: 72mm or 67mm Twin
Turbochargers are permitted on
V6 and Small Block V8 engines in accordance with the following
requirements: 1) Turbocharger must be of conventional impeller
and
housing design and type. 2) Turbocharger is limited to a
maximum size
of 2.637 inches (67mm) inducer diameter at the point where the leading
edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing. 3)
Compressor
cover inlet is permitted a maximum inlet diameter of 2.728 inches
(69.3114mm) 4) Compressor Wheel to housing clearance must
maintain a
maximum 0.091 (2.3114mm) clearance beginning from a) the leading edge
of the compressor wheel where it meets the inlet of the compressor
housing, to b) the transition point where the trailing edge of the
compressor wheel meets the volute. 5) All air entering the
turbocharger must pass through the turbocharger inlet. 6)
Injection of
any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust
housing prohibited. 7) Compressor wheel contour must be
continuous
features from the inducer to the exducer (no "stepped" wheels).
EXHAUST:
Production type mufflers or collector mufflers are required.
Modification or removal of muffler internals is prohibited (no
gutting permitted) Exhaust must be pointed towards the rear of the
car or out the side but in no circumstance can the exhaust be directed
upwards.
FUEL / FUEL SYSTEMS:
The PSCA reserves the right to
check fuel at any time.
Gasoline is the only fuel permitted.
Mechanical and Electric fuel pumps, fuel cells, pressure regulators, and
any line size are allowed. No alcohol or fuel
additives are allowed.
IGNITION:
No restrictions
OILING SYSTEM:
No Restrictions. The front cross member may be altered for oil pan
removal. Vacuum pumps are acceptable.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS / DATA RECORDERS:
On board diagnostic computers and recorders are permitted.
Memory and playback tachometers are allowed.
STEERING:
Rack and Pinion allowed on all vehicles.
STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
All cars are required to have working headlights and tail
lights (headlights doors must be fixed open or work manually or
automatically on cars so equipped). Brake lights, turn signals are
required.
TIRES:
Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
Front tires do not have to be DOT
approved. Rear Tires... Any 275x60x15 Drag Radial Tire
That Meet The Following "Tire and Rim Association" Specs:
P275/60R15 Standard:
Diameter - 27.99"
Circumference - 88"
Section Width - 10.98"
As of today, the Hoosier 275/60R15 Part
#17317 and the Goodyear 275x60x15 Radial are not legal to use in PSCA
Wild Street Competition.
TRACTION
CONTROL:
Not
Permitted & Strictly
Prohibited
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.
WEIGHT GUIDE
Base Weight (All
weights are race-ready, car with driver)
4 Cly W/Any Power
Adder................................................2600
lbs
V/6
W/Nitrous....................................................................2700
lbs
V/6 W/Turbo
or Blower.....................................................3000
lbs
Small Blocks
W/Nitrous.....................................................2700
lbs
Small Blocks W/Turbo
(up to 91mm) .................................3200
lbs
Small Blocks W/Turbo
(91.01 to 94mm) .............................3300
lbs
Small Blocks W/Turbo (94.01 to
98mm)..............................3425
lbs
Small Blocks W/Twin
Turbo (72mm ea) ............................3375
lbs
Small Blocks Up To
355ci W/Supercharger (F2 MAX).........3325
lbs
Small Blocks 356ci and
up W/Supercharger (F2 MAX).......3375
lbs
Big Blocks Nitrous up to
550ci............................................3000
lbs
Big Blocks Nitrous
551ci to 600...........................................3150
lbs
Big Blocks Nitrous 601ci and
Larger...................................3200
lbs
WEIGHT ADDS & BREAKS:
Add 50 lbs. For any Sheet Metal or Composite Intake
Manifold.
Add 50 lbs. For any non Factory
Manual Trans (single disc clutch type only)
Add
25 lbs. For Dry Sump Oiling System
Add 75 lbs.
For Use Of A Billet Turbo
Add 50 lbs.
For Small Blocks using
CFE "Pro King" & Edelbrock "Victor II", Yates High
Port (part #'s 6049SC1 & 6049C3H)
Edelbrock (SC-1), Brodix (BF 200 & 300
Series)
(Brodix CV SP265 & SP330)
or similar Canted Valve
and any Symmetrical Cylinder Heads.
Add
100 lbs. Small Blocks using Dart "Little Chief" CFE "SBX"
or Similar Style Heads
Add 50 lbs. For
Big Blocks Using Dart 383 Oval Port Heads Or Similar (Conventional Head
with valve angle +/- 3 degrees From Factory)
Add 100 lbs.
For Big Blocks Using any Canted,
Splayed Valve, Pro Stock or Big Chief Style Cylinder Heads
Add 100 lbs. For Ladder Bars and or Coil Over Rear
Suspension.
Deduct 400 lbs. For no Power Adder.
PSCA Required Decals:
Class Sponsor Decal
A Mickey Thompson Tires 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
or 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
SCALES:
After each qualifying and elimination
pass, all 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.
Alternating Lanes During
Qualifying:
Each Wild Street
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.
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 Wild Street 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.
TOW BACK & TOW VEHICLES:
All
Wild Street 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. BYE-RUNS:
All Wild Street vehicles must
take the tree, and run down the 1/4 mile (Unless instructed by PSCA
Official) and Scale
PAYOUTS:
All Wild Street Racers that earn prize money can go directly to
the PSCA trailer after eliminations and pick up his/her Winnings.
Winners Circle Picture & Contingency
Verification:
Wild Street 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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