WI/IL area; GLD trying to put together new event -- BOOST FEST!

[twicks69]

Hey all, the folks who run Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI are trying to put together a race event called BOOST FEST -- it is open to all boosted racers (Import and Domestic), and they are breaking it down into a few classes.

In our case, we are only able to compete in their "Class 1" description OR we make our own AWD class if there is enough people able to commit -- at least 12-16 cars, since it will be run as a pro tree/sportsman ladder race.

I am asking for more support from the people around the area to at least check it out and see if it would be interesting to do.

Check out the Real Street Drags forum at: BOOST FEST!!! - Real Street Drags Official Forums -- for more details.

The rules are still being worked out, but if we are going to do our own class, we will have a much better chance to make the rules dictate more fairly across the board. Likely using Sport RWD or Pro FWD style NHRA-based rules for safety.

If we don't get much interest in the BOOST FEST event, please at least check out the Import Drag Wars race series at Great Lakes Dragaway in 2008:
Great Lakes Dragaway - Main Page
Great Lakes Dragaway - Import Wars Information

Dates:
April 20 Sun IMPORT WARS #1 9am - 5pm
May 25 Sun IMPORT WARS #2 8am- 5pm
June 7 Sat Jr's 9am-3pm/IMPORT WARS #3 3pm - 10pm
July 19 Sat Jr's 9am-3pm/ Import Wars #4 3pm - 11pm
Aug. 16 Sat IMPORT WARS #5 / BUGFEST 3pm-10pm
Sept. 14 Sun IMPORT WARS #6 9am - 5pm
Oct. 12 Sun IMPORT WARS #7 9am- 5pm


If you guys have interest in either event, please post up here, or just register to REAL STREET DRAGS and get in on the conversation. If you have any other questions, please either post up here or PM me and I will do my best to get the info.

Thanks for looking, and I hope to hear from you all soon!

 

[twicks69]

Since the class rules they put together were a little sketchy concerning any imports playing along, we have put together a set of rules to make a new class -- the AWD CLASS!!!

Please chime in if you are interested in the event, or register on REAL STREET DRAGS and join the conversation.

Here is the link to the rules:
RSD Official Forums - View Single Post - Blower and turbo guys...Check in!!!

Here is the link to the thread associated with the rules above:
Blower and turbo guys...Check in!!! - Page 11 - RSD Official Forums

Here is the link to the forum thread regarding Boost Fest stuff:
BOOST FEST!!! - RSD Official Forums

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Here are the rules that I am putting down on the table for an AWD class. Please feel free to make constructive criticism or give reccomendations to the list below.

The rules listed below are based on 2008 NHRA Sport RWD (AWD) rules.

***Heads up eliminations, Sportsman (standard) Tree, Sportsman Ladder***


4-cylinder AWD (1 power adder, with transfer case):2,900 pounds minimum weight with driver
1.5L-2.6L displacement range

Examples:
*Mitsubishi Evolution
*Mitsubishi Galant VR-4
*Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser (DSM's)
*Subaru WRX and WRX STI
*Saab 9-2x (AWD turbo)
*Isuzu Impulse
*Audi TT
*Toyota Celica All-Trac

5-cylinder AWD (1 power adder) 3200 pounds minimum weight with driver
2.0L-3.0L displacement range

Examples:
*Volvo S60 and S60R
*Volvo S70 and S70R
*Volvo V70 and V70R
*Volvo S80 and S80R
*Volvo 850 Turbo AWD

6-cylinder AWD (1 power adder) 3500 pounds minimum weight with driver
2.6L-4.3L displacement range

Examples:
*Audi S4, RS4, RS6, A6 2.7L bi-turbo quattro, 5000 cs quattro, etc. (any turbo/awd audi street car produced)
*Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
*Dodge Stealth R/T TT
*Nissan Skyline GTR
*Infiniti G35X (equipped with aftermarket blower or turbo)
*GMC typhoon
*GMC syclone
*Volkswagen R32 (S/C AWD)

Throw me a bone for the people running 8-cylinder or higher, AWD vehicles (I doubt many people will be showing up in a Bugatti Veyron for the event).

*Engine Swaps Permitted -- but engine must be produced my the same manufacturer as the vehicle it is installed in.

*Drivetrain Swaps Permitted.

*Sequential Manual transmissions not allowed.

*H-pattern manual and automatic transmissions allowed with any level of modification.

*Redundant power adders, such as a twin turbo system, will be counted
as one power adder.

*Single Nozzle Meth/Alcohol/Water injection will be allowed on vehicles running air-to-air intercoolers, or when there is no intercooler at all.

*Nitrous Oxide injection or cooling prohibited.

*Air-to-air intercoolers allowed. OEM liquid intercooler permitted only if OEM
engine and OEM power adder are used.

*Dry sump oil system or external oil pumps prohibited unless OEM equipped and engine is using complete OEM oiling system.

*All exhaust must flow through functioning muffler(s). Open dump exhausts WITHOUT a muffler are restricted. The exhaust pipe/muffler needs to extend 12" past the centerline of the front axle.

*NHRA-accepted racing gasoline permitted. I.E.: VP Import, C16, Q16, E98, 110, MS109, 104, 100 octanes, E85, etc. Race fuel suppliers include: VP racing, Torco, Sunoco, Rockett, Shell, Turbo Blue, etc. Ethanol supplier information required if running E98. METHANOL NOT ALLOWED.

*OEM fuel tank mandatory. No fuel cell.

*4-cylinder turbo applications are limited to a maximum 72mm turbo/supercharger compressor wheel inducer of 72.78mm (2.865").

*Six-cylinder, single-turbo/supercharger applications limited to a maximum 76mm turbo, where the maximum compressor wheel inducer diameter is 77.50mm (3.051").

*Six-cylinder, twin-turbo applications limited to a maximum 52mm turbo, where the maximum compressor housing inducer diameter is 53.50mm (2.106").

*4-wheel hydraulic brakes mandatory

*A functioning hydraulic or cable E-brake mandatory

*Must retain full, original OEM steering gear.

*Front Suspension - Upper mounting point for strut assemblies must be in the factory location. Adjustable caster/camber pillowball mounts are permitted. Aftermarket lower control arms are permitted provided factory mounting points to chassis are maintained. Lower mounting point for strut assembly may be modified for improved caster or camber. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are permitted.

*Traction bars/devices permitted; must be bolt-on ONLY; and may not extend or mount forward of original control-arm mounting point.

*Rear Suspension -- Original suspension mandatory. Aftermarket control arms
permitted provided all original mounting points are retained. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, limit straps, and camber kits permitted. Rear suspension must maintain minimum shock travel of 1 inch. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock absorber per wheel.

*Wheelie bars prohibited.

*OEM chassis, with complete OEM floorpan and firewall mandatory. Wheel tubs, back-half conversions, tube chassis, etc. prohibited.

*Ride Height -- Minimum 3 inches from front of car to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle, 2 inches for remainder of car (except for exhaust
more than 12 inches behind centerline of front axle).

*Tires -- ANY DOT APPROVED TIRE ACCEPTED; with a maximum diameter of 26", and a maximum tread width of 10.5". Snow tires allowed, drag radials allowed, Mickey Thompson DOT ET streets, M&H DOT roadmasters, Hoosier DOT QTP's, etc. are allowed. Retreads, space-saver spares, studded tires and non-DOT compliant tires are prohibited.

*Lightweight body panels limited to hood, fenders, and deck lid. Aftermarket body kits permitted, but full street-legal appearance must be maintained. One-piece aftermarket front end prohibited.

*OEM firewall mandatory.

*OEM floorpan, front to rear, mandatory.

*Complete OEM windshield and windows mandatory. Windows must be operative per factory specifications. (Must open and close via electrical or OEM mechanical means.)

*Must have at least one functional brake light.

*Vehicle must have valid license plates and valid vehicle registration. Driver must have valid drivers license.

*Battery relocation permitted; must be secured, and NOT in the driver compartment.

*16V Battery systems are prohibited unless it is an OEM battery and factory wiring is in place. No aftermarket 16V batteries allowed.

*Two-steps, rev limiters, etc. are permitted.


I hope you guys look at this as a good starting point, and NOT as the final decision.

Thank you,

 

[LoganDSM]

Is there plans to put this on this year?