2008 East Coast F-Body Nationals - Bracket Racing Classes

[NJSPEEDER]

We had a lot of success, participation and a wide variety of cars take part in the East Coast Nats Bracket Racing last year. Based on this past success we are going to continue to use a similar class structure with only a few tweaks to help encourage participation and clarify some of the rules a bit.

General Rules for All Classes:
All East Coast Nats Bracket Racing Classes will be required to meet NHRA safety requirements for the trap speed and ET they run.
All Bracket Racing Classes will also be run using a .500 Sportsman tree.
All Bracket Racing Classes will also be self-dial.


True Radial Bracket:
Class Outline: This is an entry level class for those new to racing or without cars that are prepared specifically for competition. Running street tire equipped, fully street legal vehicles makes this a great opportunity for those interested in testing the competitive waters.

Electronics: All ET prediction and launch assistance electronic devices prohibited. Including, but not limited to: transbrakes, delay boxes, throttle stops, and any similar ET prediction or control device.

Tire Requirements: We are keeping it to 2 simple rules, minimum treadwear of 150 as stamped on the sidewall of the tire and the tire must have a minimum tread depth of 4/32's.

Exhaust Requirements: Are also being left very simple, if it was sold, marketed, or installed as a noise reduction device in your exhaust, it is a muffler. This allows for all Loudmouth, bullet muffler, single chamber, and straight through style mufflers to be used in this class.

Interior Requirements: Our consideration of a "full interior" is pretty straight forward. Two front seats, they don't have to match but they should both be automotive type seats large enough for an adult to sit in, complete factory appearing dash, full carpet/interior panels(including some sort of door panels), and a console if factory equipped(first and second gens may remove the console since it was factory available that way, but the area must be carpeted)

Chassis Requirements: Stock style suspension required. Modification or relocation of chassis side suspension mounting points prohibited.



Race Tire Bracket:
Class Outline: The Race Tire Bracket is for those who have a car that is a little bit more oriented towards competition than the True Radial Bracket would allow.

Electronics: All ET prediction and launch assistance electronic devices prohibited. Including, but not limited to: transbrakes, delay boxes, throttle stops, and any similar ET prediction or control device.

Tire Requirements: This class is open to any DOT or non-DOT radial or bias ply construction tire. Treaded and full slick tires are acceptable with no limitation on tire size or compound

Exhaust Requirements: Open to any exhaust system with or without mufflers. Open cut outs are acceptable as well.

Interior Requirements: There is no interior requirement. Interior panels may be modified or removed as seen suitable by the vehicle owner. We do ask that the interior be neat and free of any loose items or uncovered wires as these pose a safety risk.

Chassis Requirements: Open to all chassis bolt ons and modified type suspensions. Backhalved, tubbed, and minitubs acceptable.



Pro Dial Bracket:
Class Outline: This is the top level of bracket racing at the East Coast Nats. Open to the advanced bracket racers with well prepared machines.

Electronics: All launch assistance and ET prediction electronics are acceptable.

Tire Requirements: This class is open to any DOT or non-DOT radial or bias ply construction tire. Treaded and full slick tires are acceptable with no limitation on tire size or compound

Exhaust Requirements: Open to any exhaust system with or without mufflers. Open cut outs are acceptable as well.

Interior Requirements: There is no interior requirement. Interior panels may be modified or removed as seen suitable by the vehicle owner. We do ask that the interior be neat and free of any loose items or uncovered wires as these pose a safety risk.

Chassis Requirements: Open to all chassis bolt ons and modified type suspensions. Backhalved, tubbed, and minitubs acceptable.



Bracket Racing Prizes and Awards: TBA, We are working with a variety of potential sponsors and resources to develop a great prize fund. We expect to have some cash to hand out along with those great trophies that you can show off to your friends

Please feel free to contact Tru2Chevy if you have any suggestions to help improve the East Coast Nats Bracket Racing program.

[NJSPEEDER]

RULES DISCUSSION IS OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 15th. THE FINAL RULES WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19th AT THE NJFBOA JANUARY MONTHLY MEET

[68pont455]

can you enter more than one racing class such as bracket and heads up?

[NJSPEEDER]

Originally Posted by 68pont455

can you enter more than one racing class such as bracket and heads up?

with all the action going on at the same time i don't think it would be practical to try to compete in two classes at the same time. after a few rounds the cars will be running off pretty quickly and you won't really have time to let the car cool off or you may find yourself in a rush to get back to the lanes before your other class is called.

good luck in whichever class you decide to compete. looking forward to seeing you run down the lane again.

[racerz]

last yr was the first year I raced at ur event. BRAVO. very wel organized, very professional. If I don't blow-up the car b4 the event i will definetly b there racing ur race tire bracket again.thanx 4 ur hard work in putting this 2gether.

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by racerz

last yr was the first year I raced at ur event. BRAVO. very wel organized, very professional. If I don't blow-up the car b4 the event i will definetly b there racing ur race tire bracket again.thanx 4 ur hard work in putting this 2gether.

Glad you had a good time, hope to see you again this year!

- Justin

[kazman]

I'm planning to race the 95 Formula in the race tire class. I haven't been in the car for almost a year. Should be interesting.

[crainholio]

How much test 'n tune time is there in Sunday's schedule before the competition starts?

[Tru2Chevy]

Everyone should have 2-3 time shots before eliminations begin.

- Justin