NHRATopSportsmanRulesandRegulations-NHRA.com.docVIP

NHRA TOP SPORTSMAN DIVISION SERIES RULES – 2007 February 5, 2007 Top SPORTSMAN Class is for full bodied side steer type vehicles only. Dependent on the division this will be a 32 car or 48 car qualified field or an all-run field based on the NHRA sportsman ladder. Maximum dial-in is 7.99 (quarter-mile) or 5.49 (eighth mile). Competitors may dial quicker between rounds, but may dial no slower than .10-second slower than the slowest qualified car, not to exceed 7.99 or 5.49. Designation T/S followed by car number. Numbers must be at least four inches high. Weight Breaks Non-supercharged or turbocharged small-block, 2,000 pounds with or without nitrous. Non-supercharged or turbocharged big-block entries, 2,350 pounds. Non-supercharged or turbocharged big-block with nitrous oxide, 2,450 pounds. Supercharged or turbocharged small-block, 2,150 pounds. Supercharged or turbocharged big-block, 2,600 pounds. Refer to the current NHRA Rulebook or rules revisions for vehicle/driver requirements, specifications, and general regulations. Requirements and Specifications Engine: 1 Induction Carburetors, fuel injection or electronic fuel injection permitted. Two return springs mandatory. Throttle stops prohibited. Engine Any internal combustion engine allowed with any modification. Only one engine may be used. No cubic-inch limit. Engine-containment system Engine must be equipped with an NHRA-accepted engine-containment system. All systems must seal around block mounted oil pumps. The containment must fit closely to the engine block, oil pump and oil pan such that it retains engine oil and components. Effective Jan. 1, 2008, a properly fitting SFI Spec 7.1 or 7.2 lower engine ballistic/restraint device is mandatory. Exhaust system Competition-type exhaust systems permitted. Exhaust gases must be directed out of the car body, rearward, away from driver and fuel tank. If zoomies are utilized must be turned upward minimum three degrees. Fuel NHRA-accepted racing gasoline, gasoline,