2006 Hot Street Champion

2006 Hot Street Champion…Don Bevers

HOT STREET is a heads-up class for all types of vehicles. Rear suspension may utilize ladder bar or four-links (no full tube chassis). This class is for the unassisted cars that can still motivate down the 1320 in a very quick time. All entries compete on a Mickey Thompson (29.5 x 10.5 Slick or 30 x 13.5 ET Street) or any other brand as long as the tire is not larger (height & width) than the M/T

HOT STREET Class Guidelines:

BODY:
The car must retain its original appearance and profiles. Aftermarket fiberglass replacement panels are limited to hood, front fenders, doors, deck lid and bumpers. One piece front ends are permitted, but must retain factory un-altered grill, head lights and bumper. 

Front Grille: 
Complete factory un-altered grille is required. Grilles may be covered, but with only clear tape or clear Lexan or Plexiglas, and must have prior approval from a PSCA Official.

Rear Wing / Spoiler: 
Aftermarket wings and spoilers are permitted, but may not extend more then 16 inches from the transition point with the body to the tip of the wing. Rear Wing “Spill Plates” does not have an exact size requirement, but must remain in the sprit of the Hot Street class (If your wing is questionable, email mel@pscaracing.com a photo and notify the PSCA before you enter a race)

FIREWALL:
Must retain in original factory location, and be constructed out of sheet-metal. Notching of factory firewall for valve cover clearance is allowed.

HOOD / SCOOPS:
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 surface.

INTERIOR:
Dash board must be stock appearing and in stock location. Door panels must be covered or painted. Carpet and or upholstery is required to cover the flooring and tunnel where visible. Headliner is not required.

SEAT LOCATION:
Two front full size bucket seats, or one bench seat with upholstery required. Seats must remain in the stock location.

WINDOWS:
Must be of safety glass, Lexan, or other shatterproof materials, minimum 1/8th inch thick. Also must be clear and non hazy.

BRACKET RACING AIDS:
The use of bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, and throttle stops are not allowed. No object can be mounted anywhere forward of the front tires to trip any of the race tracks timing systems.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

FRONT SUBFRAME:
All sub framed or full framed cars must retain complete stock front subframe from firewall forward. Frame connectors or rear frame rails may not pass engine firewall, except for the following exceptions. The 62-67 Chevy II’s and 64 1/2-68 Mustangs and similar cars with bolt-on front K-members, must retain stock or aftermarket bolt-on front subframe. The subframe must be a bolt on (not welded, unless kit is OK by PSCA officials) to factory mounting location. Frame connectors or rear frame rails may pass firewall location, but not exceed where original front subframe mounts to the body. All late model Mustangs must retain factory front subframe from firewall forward. Stock or direct fit aftermarket K-members are permitted, but must be bolted in factory location using factory bolt holes. Cross members on all front sub frames may be altered or removed for oil pan clearance.

FRONT SUSPENSION:
All cars must retain stock suspension, aftermarket tubular control arms, coil over kits, or OEM front strut retrofits are permitted. But must be a direct bolt on, no welding modifications permitted. Aftermarket Racing Struts with spindle mounts or hub mounts designed
for tube type front ends are prohibited. Stock wheelbase will be enforced on all vehicles.

**The only front suspension bolt-on kit deemed legal by the PSCA are the CHRIS ALSTON’s “No Fab”, AJE, HEIDTS, Smith Racecraft, TCI and *FATMAN bolt-on kits ( Nova’s, Camaro’s & early Mustangs) & The Rod & Custom Motorsport Mustang II kit for 64 1/2-66 Mustang, Part #RC-106. Kits must be installed as instructed.

DRIVE TRAIN

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS:
Automatic transmission originally produced by any American automobile manufacturer are permitted. Transmission-to-engine adapters are permitted. Aftermarket torque converter, trans-brake, shift kit, valve body, shifter, and pan cooler use are permitted.  (*see weight breaks). 

MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
*Aftermarket Manual Transmissions (Clutchless Jericho & G-force versions) are allowed in Small Block applications only with weight adds. Lenco,  JEFFco, Clutchflites, or Clutch Hydros are not permitted. All shifts must be made manually without the aide of aftermarket electric or pneumatic devices. (*see weight breaks). 

REAR END:
Any rear end is allowed including Fab 9.Spools, aftermarket axles, and any gear
ratios are allowed.

ENGINE:
There is a 470ci limit for small blocks and a 555ci limit for big blocks. There are no
restrictions on internal engine modifications.

BLOCK:
Aftermarket iron or aluminum blocks are permitted.

EFI:
(Electronic Fuel Injection) Any EFI or digital fuel injection are permitted.

ENGINE MOUNT LOCATION:
The maximum allowable engine setback from the center line of the number-one spark-plug hole to the center line of the front spindle is 2 inches, except in those vehicles in which the engine was factory installed at a distance greater than 2 inches behind the spindle. In such cases, the engine set back may be no further back than the original location.

HEADS:
Two valves per cylinder maximum. The following are cylinder heads restrictions
(1) Splayed, symmetrical, or canted valve small block heads *see weight penalty
(2) Hemispherical heads are prohibited (unless factory or factory style replacement)
(3) One spark plug per cylinder Max
(4) All billet cylinder head prohibited

INTAKE MANIFOLD:
No restrictions.* See add weight section. 

EXHAUST:
Production type mufflers or collector type mufflers are required. No collector inserts permitted. Modification or removal of muffler internals is prohibited (no gutting).

FUEL / FUEL SYSTEMS
Gasoline & Alcohol only (No Nitro) Alcohol may be used with carbs only (cannot be used with any type of fuel injection) The PSCA reserves the right to check gasoline at any time during competition. The addition of chemical additives intended to alter the makeup of the gasoline for increased performance is strictly prohibited. During fuel check, a competitor must identify the brand of gasoline being used. The sample will be considered illegal if it does not match the baseline results (ex. color, dielectric reading +or-.2, and chemical tests) logged by PSCA. Failure to pass fuel check is grounds for disallowance of the run during competition and disqualification from the event during eliminations.

IGNITION:
No restrictions.

OILING SYSTEM:
Any oiling system is permitted. 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.

PARACHUTE:
Must meet NHRA requirements

RADIATOR:
An automotive-type radiator is required.

STEERING:
After market rack-and-pinion is allowed.

STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
All entries are required to have two working headlights and two working tail lights (headlight doors must be fixed open or work manually or automatically on cars so equipped). Brake lights, turn signals not required to operate.

TIRES:
Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches. Front tires do not have to be DOT approved. Rear tires, all entries compete on a Mickey Thompson (29.5 x 10.5 Slick or 30 x 13.5 ET Street) or any brand as long as the tire is not larger (height & width)  No Drag Radial Tires permitted…

Hot Street WEIGHT GUIDE:
(All weights are race-ready car with driver)

BASE WEIGHT
4 cly 2300lbs 
V/6’s 2450lbs 
SMALL BLOCKS    Up to 329ci / 2500lbs
SMALL BLOCKS    330 – 356ci / 2550lbs 
SMALL BLOCKS     357 – 400ci / 2600lbs
SMALL BLOCKS     401 – 440ci / 2700lbs
SMALL BLOCKS     441 – 470ci / 2800lbs 
BIG BLOCKS          Up to 510ci / 3100lbs 
BIG BLOCKS          511 – 555ci  / 3200lbs 

ADD WEIGHT (In Percent of your Engine Cubic Inch Displacement)
10%  For use of a Sheet Metal, or any Fabricated type Intake Manifold
10%  For use of a “Dry Sump” Oiling Systems
30%  For Manual Trans (Clutch Version) in Small Blocks
40%  For Manual Trans (Clutchless Jericho) in Small Blocks
60%  For Manual Trans (G-Force) in Small Blocks
15%  Small Blocks using CFE “Pro King”, Edelbrock “Victor II”, GM “SB-2” Castings, or any
GM 15 Degree (GM Part # 24502615) or similar “Comp Eliminator” Style Heads
20%  For Small Blocks not using “True Wedge” or any “In-line Valve” Heads.
Example Yates or Edelbrock High Port (part #’s 6049SC1 & 6049C3H)  or GM Symmetrical
15%  Big Block Cylinder Heads (That are +/- 3 Degrees From Factory Valve Angle)
20%  For Big Block Ford C & E Motorsports Cylinder Head.
45%  For Big Block Ford C & E Pro-Filer Cylinder Head.
45%  For Big Blocks that use Big Chief, Big Duke, Pontiac, Olds, Symmetrical and/or any
non conventional cylinder heads other then listed.

DEDUCT  WEIGHT (In Percent of your Engine Cubic Inch Displacement)
10%  For Single Carburetor Applications
15%  For a 2-speed Automatic Transmission
10%  For a 3-speed Automatic Transmission (Other than a Pro Trans, A-1, Scott McClay
or similar light-weight Torque-Flight, TH200, TH350, etc…)

Figuring out your Weight:
You need to know how many cubic inches your engine is and a calculator to make it easier… For example you have a 550ci Big Block(3250lbs) with Sheet Metal Intake(+10%), Dry Sump(+10%) and a Power-Glide Transmission(-15%) Total up your weights adds and subtract your weight deducts….You would take your Cubic Inch multiply by the amount Adds or Deducts and come up with your PSCA Race Weight……Example for above… Add 10% + 10% – 15% which equals a total of 5%.. Take that 5%x 550 which equals 27.5lbs, add that to your 3250 Base Weight (27.5 + 3250 =’s 3,277.5lbs) Your PSCA RACE WEIGHT WILL BE 3,278….We will round up all figures to the nearest pound.. If anyone has any trouble figuring out your weight for your combo, you can contact Mel at 661-609-9486 and I will assist you…

WHEEL BASE:
Must retain stock wheel base with a maximum variation from left to right and front to back of one inch.

WHEELIE BARS:
Wheelie bars permitted 

PSCA Required Decals:
Class Sponsor Decal 
Edelbrock Hot Street decal must be installed on base of windshield on the passenger side. (Bottom left hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)
Series Sponsor Decal 
TBA decal must be installed on base of windshield on the drivers 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. All contingency decals may appear anywhere on the windows 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.

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.

TOW BACK & TOW VEHICLES:
Hot Street does not allow tow vehicles of any sort in the staging lanes. All Hot Street vehicles must drive to the staging lanes and to scales without the aide of a tow vehicle. Hot Street can tow back from the scales to the pits with a tow vehicle.

BYE-RUNS:
All vehicles must take the tree, and run down the 1/4 mile.

PSCA Race Day Rules and Procedures…Click Here

  All drivers and vehicles must meet current NHRA and track requirements.