Its getting close again for the 3rd NMRA TERM/GT500 SHOOTOUT at MIR RACEWAY IN BUDDS CREEK MARYLAND on May 2-4,we all know the great track prep, awesome air that comes at MIR so this is one race you dont want to miss!! along with the awards, fast cars and the great time meeting everyone from the boards. a couple of minor tweaks to the rules and a new award for the fastest manual trans car-we will pit the two fastest stick cars against each other after qualifying for a new award that wolcott is saying will be outstanding. last yr we had a awesome show between Badass03svt -Jake and double HH-Harold Horton-WVsnake, with Harold taking the win IN A AWESOME FINAL!! We will still have all the awards from before which includes trophies for the fastest time in each second range and awards for achievements.
Here are the new rules for 2014-
Class Description
Terminator / GT500 Shootout is for OEM chassis (VIN verified) '03-'04 Cobra and '07-'14 GT500 stock appearing vehicles using a Ford modular 4.6 or 5.4 V-8 (4v) based engines only.
Qualifying Information
Ladder Type & Tree: All Run, NHRA Pro .400 tree, Heads-Up
1: ENGINE
Engine must be a Modular 4.6/5.4 based V-8 Ford engine. Internal modifications are permitted
COOLING SYSTEM
Entire cooling system must be contained within the engine compartment. Engine fluid must pass through a radiator and be functional. OEM production-style or aftermarket radiator is required and must be mounted in stock location. Stock core support is required.
EXHAUST
Any header size / tubing permitted. Exhaust must exit underneath vehicle after mid-pipe, no fender or side exit exhaust in front of door.
FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM : OEM or aftermarket tank in stock location
FUEL:All fuels permitted including ethanol
NITROUS OXIDE\SUPERCHARGER\TURBOCHARGER: Any power adder or combination of power adders permitted (nitrous oxide, supercharger, or turbocharger or a combination) Meth injection ok
OILING SYSTEM: Wet sump systems only
INTAKE MANIFOLD: Intake manifold and piping must be contained forward of the firewall. No air intake coolers in passenger compartment
2: DRIVETRAIN
REAREND: OEM or Bolt in 8.8 or 9 inch
TRANSMISSION: Any automatic or manual transmission permitted
3: BRAKES & SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION:
K-MEMBERS: Aftermarket K-Members permitted, but must attach to the chassis using only the original factory OEM type mounting bolts in the factory mounting location. Engine must mount to k-member, no motor plates. No part of the K-member may be permanently attached to the chassis. K-member may be modified in oil pan area to allow oil pan enlargement or removal.
CONTROL ARMS: OEM or tubular stock type control arms required which must be attached in stock location
SHOCKS/STRUTS/SPRINGS: OEM or aftermarket shocks/struts/springs permitted. May use coil overs in front
REAR SUSPENSION:
STOCK TYPE SUSPENSION: Stock type suspension may utilize aftermarket, direct replacement type suspension components including aftermarket replacement shocks, springs, coil overs and/or control arms. All stock type 3-link and 4- link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Aftermarket torque arms permitted.
CONTROL ARMS: Replacement aftermarket OEM style upper and lower control arms permitted. Control arms may use any type bushing, bearing, or rod end. Control arms may be adjustable to any length
PANHARD BARS: Panhard bars permitted to control lateral movement of rearend housing. Panhard bars must be located aft of rearend housing, and control only lateral rearend movement. Panhard bars may be welded
SWAY BARS: Aftermarket or factory sway bars permitted. Aftermarket sway bars may be welded to both chassis and rearend housing
TORQUE ARMS: Permitted
WHEELIE BARS: Prohibited
4: FRAME
Stock, unaltered frame rails required. Subframes may be joined under car. If connector protrudes through floor, floor must be completely welded to connector. Stock front /rear subframes must remain stock, unaltered, and in stock location
5: TIRES & WHEELS
Tires: Any tire allowed
Wheels: Spindle mount wheels prohibited
6: INTERIOR
Must maintain stock appearance; including factory OEM dashboard, headliner & steering column cover. Heater/air conditioners/radio may be removed
CARPET: Floor and tunnel where visible must be upholstered or carpeted. Headliner required
SEATS: Upholstered OEM or aftermarket upholstered seats in stock location are required. Passenger seat may be removed for weight reduction not permanently. Rear seat may be a finished rear seat delete
DOOR PANELS: Stock door panels
7: BODY
OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell required. Aftermarket body parts are permitted. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any rear wing permitted. OEM safety glass windows required & must be functional. Lexan / Proglass prohibited
FIREWALL: Stock, unaltered firewall required
8: ELECTRONICS
Trans brake, 2 step, and aftermarket ECU permitted
Any questions you can contact Jake -BADASS03SVT or I here on svtp
Here are the new rules for 2014-
Class Description
Terminator / GT500 Shootout is for OEM chassis (VIN verified) '03-'04 Cobra and '07-'14 GT500 stock appearing vehicles using a Ford modular 4.6 or 5.4 V-8 (4v) based engines only.
Qualifying Information
Ladder Type & Tree: All Run, NHRA Pro .400 tree, Heads-Up
1: ENGINE
Engine must be a Modular 4.6/5.4 based V-8 Ford engine. Internal modifications are permitted
COOLING SYSTEM
Entire cooling system must be contained within the engine compartment. Engine fluid must pass through a radiator and be functional. OEM production-style or aftermarket radiator is required and must be mounted in stock location. Stock core support is required.
EXHAUST
Any header size / tubing permitted. Exhaust must exit underneath vehicle after mid-pipe, no fender or side exit exhaust in front of door.
FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM : OEM or aftermarket tank in stock location
FUEL:All fuels permitted including ethanol
NITROUS OXIDE\SUPERCHARGER\TURBOCHARGER: Any power adder or combination of power adders permitted (nitrous oxide, supercharger, or turbocharger or a combination) Meth injection ok
OILING SYSTEM: Wet sump systems only
INTAKE MANIFOLD: Intake manifold and piping must be contained forward of the firewall. No air intake coolers in passenger compartment
2: DRIVETRAIN
REAREND: OEM or Bolt in 8.8 or 9 inch
TRANSMISSION: Any automatic or manual transmission permitted
3: BRAKES & SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION:
K-MEMBERS: Aftermarket K-Members permitted, but must attach to the chassis using only the original factory OEM type mounting bolts in the factory mounting location. Engine must mount to k-member, no motor plates. No part of the K-member may be permanently attached to the chassis. K-member may be modified in oil pan area to allow oil pan enlargement or removal.
CONTROL ARMS: OEM or tubular stock type control arms required which must be attached in stock location
SHOCKS/STRUTS/SPRINGS: OEM or aftermarket shocks/struts/springs permitted. May use coil overs in front
REAR SUSPENSION:
STOCK TYPE SUSPENSION: Stock type suspension may utilize aftermarket, direct replacement type suspension components including aftermarket replacement shocks, springs, coil overs and/or control arms. All stock type 3-link and 4- link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Aftermarket torque arms permitted.
CONTROL ARMS: Replacement aftermarket OEM style upper and lower control arms permitted. Control arms may use any type bushing, bearing, or rod end. Control arms may be adjustable to any length
PANHARD BARS: Panhard bars permitted to control lateral movement of rearend housing. Panhard bars must be located aft of rearend housing, and control only lateral rearend movement. Panhard bars may be welded
SWAY BARS: Aftermarket or factory sway bars permitted. Aftermarket sway bars may be welded to both chassis and rearend housing
TORQUE ARMS: Permitted
WHEELIE BARS: Prohibited
4: FRAME
Stock, unaltered frame rails required. Subframes may be joined under car. If connector protrudes through floor, floor must be completely welded to connector. Stock front /rear subframes must remain stock, unaltered, and in stock location
5: TIRES & WHEELS
Tires: Any tire allowed
Wheels: Spindle mount wheels prohibited
6: INTERIOR
Must maintain stock appearance; including factory OEM dashboard, headliner & steering column cover. Heater/air conditioners/radio may be removed
CARPET: Floor and tunnel where visible must be upholstered or carpeted. Headliner required
SEATS: Upholstered OEM or aftermarket upholstered seats in stock location are required. Passenger seat may be removed for weight reduction not permanently. Rear seat may be a finished rear seat delete
DOOR PANELS: Stock door panels
7: BODY
OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell required. Aftermarket body parts are permitted. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any rear wing permitted. OEM safety glass windows required & must be functional. Lexan / Proglass prohibited
FIREWALL: Stock, unaltered firewall required
8: ELECTRONICS
Trans brake, 2 step, and aftermarket ECU permitted
Any questions you can contact Jake -BADASS03SVT or I here on svtp
