For you midwest drag racers out there

[IMSMCo-Director]

Just giving some Midwest drag racers out there a heads up of a newer racing series. We are entering our 3rd year and are expanding to 3 more tracks for our 2007 season. Hopefully some of you will attend. Check out our site www.imsmracingseries.com for any info on classes and also payouts.

Thanks
Ross Lamont
IMSM Racing Series Co-Director

Illinois ?Midwest? Street Machines


The Illinois ?Midwest? Street Machines (IMSM) are ready to kick off their third season of racing action in 2007 with the opening race to be held at Byron Dragway in Byron Illinois this April.

The primary objective of IMSM is simple, we wanted to create a series in which all racers of every make and model can be treated equal. We willingly open our doors to members of the drag racing and road racing communities. Our events are designed around all levels of racing enthusiasts. Our ultimate goal is to establish a standard and mark our place in the racing community that welcomes everyone to come and participate in our motorsports events.

To support these ideas IMSM has established 2 main racing classes Street and Pro, each of which has its own sub classes to accommodate racers of all levels. While designing the classing system special attention was made to make sure all racers could participate in a level they could be competitive in and allow them to advance to the next class relatively easy as their cars became faster. Our Street class offers 5 levels of Heads up racing and 1 Bracket racing class, and our Pro Series offers 3 levels of Heads up Racing with some of the fastest street cars the sport has to offer. What makes this combination unique is the drivers are classed by there own potential. With IMSM its driver vs. driver, not car vs. car

Using this formula for class designation members of IMSM no longer have to worry about conforming to strict class rules that may exclude them for the smallest items, nor due they have to worry about losing out to drivers with faster cars and larger budgets. Our goal is to match up the drivers in the class that best fits their cars and their abilities on the track. The Street division offers the novice racer or racer with a stock car the ability to start out in a bracket class, while others with faster cars and more experience have the ability to compete in any of the 5 heads up classes all the way to the Street Dominator class (SD). SD is the first regulated class in IMSM and the stepping-stone into the Pro Division. The Pro Division offers 3 classes for the Top dogs of the sport with their 7-8 second wheel standing race machines to fight it out in heads up battle. Each class was designed to be a stepping-stone into the next class allowing the racer to advance as they feel comfortable to.

The 2007 season of IMSM is scheduled to span 8 races throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana with stops at Byron Dragway, Cordova Dragway, Great Lakes Dragway and U.S. 41 Dragway.

For up to date information on the IMSM racing series please visit our website at: http://www.imsmracingseries.com/
Or meet us in person Jan.20th-21st at the World Drag Expo Booth 912


Tentative 2007 Schedule
April 22 --- Byron Illinois

May ? --- GLD (alot of conflicts with other series in may , plus throw in mothers day & memorial day (any ideas?)

June 10 --- US41 Indiana

??????? --- Cordova Illinois

July 29 --- Byron

Aug 26 --- US41

Sept 9 --- GLD Wisconsin

Oct 21 --- Byron (IMSM Finals) for 2007

these date are subject to change --- the above tracks are currently being contacted for availabilty ----

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[IMSMCo-Director]

Here is what IMSM offers for the racers out there.



Street Division

Street Fighter $40 entrance fee
Bracket Racing - Standard Tree
12.000 - 19.999

Street Warrior 13.00 $40 entrance fee
Heads-up 13.00 Cap - Pro .400 Tree
Anything goes

Street Intimidator 12.50 $40 entrance fee
Heads-up 12.50 Cap - Pro .400 Tree
Anything goes

Street Heat $45 entrance fee
Heads-up 11.60 Cap - Pro .400 Tree
Anything goes

Street Avenger $60 entrance fee
Heads-up 10.50 Cap - Pro .400 Tree
Anything goes


Street Dominator $60 entrance fee
Heads-up - Pro .400 Tree
Street Dominator Rules
Engine
1. No aftermarket blocks allowed
2. Production Intake Manifolds Only (mass produced) no welds on intakes for purpose of modifying
3. 75 mm Throttle Body "max" for fuel injected applications
4. Only original manufacture, generally available heads, accepted by IMSM, permitted.
5. Engine Plates not permitted
6. Any size bore or stroke permitted.
7. Solid engine mounts permitted.
8. One-off or custom made cylinder heads prohibited.
9. OEM standard bolt pattern for head, intake manifold and header exhaust pattern only.
10. All standard IHRA Rules must be followed in accordance to ET's.
Drivetrain
1. Power Glides not permitted unless came from factory.
Suspension
1. Any suspension allowed.
Tires
1.28"x10.5" ET Drag Max
2. 28"x11.5" ET Street Max
3. No "W" tires
Forced Induction General
1. No Piping inside car for intercooler, intercooler must be placed between front bumper and firewall no exceptions.
2. Multi-staged forced supercharged induction systems are prohibited.
3. Internal gear ratios may not be altered from stock.
4. 3.5" Inlet pipe max
5. Allowed superchargers and turbos are restricted to stock or PRO accepted commercially available, standard mass production style units. Internal of units (gearing, impeller, drive train) etc. may not be modified in any area. Pushrod-based engines must use standard rotation (no reverse) supercharger, with supercharger inlet mounted rearward facing. Ford 4.6L/5.4L Modular-based engine may use reverse rotation supercharger.
6. No modifications to the hood or any body panels.
7. Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with any other power adder.
Superchargers
1. Approved superchargers by IMSM are as follows Vortech V-2 SQ S Trim, Vortech V-1 S Trim, Vortech YS Trim, ATI P-1SC, ATI P-1SC-1, ATI P-1SC-2, ATI D-1, ATI D-1SC, PAXTON NOVI 1200, PAXTON NOVI 2000
2. Serpentine belts only on blowers, no cogs.
Turbo Chargers
1. No forward facing turbo
2. 76 mm Max
Nitrous Oxide
1. Nitrous oxide entries are restricted to a single stage nitrous plate.
2. Nitrous oxide entries restricted to two (2) single 10 lb. nitrous bottle or one (1) 20 lb.nitrous bottle.
3. Push systems prohibited.
4. The uses of agents other than nitrous oxide as part of, or mixed in, the system are prohibited.
5. If entry is entered as a non-nitrous entry, all solenoids, lines, fittings, and bottles must be removed prior to technical inspection and any competition runs.
6. Nitrous system must be entirely contained within intake manifold.
7. Limited to one nitrous nozzle, and one nitrous orifice, per cylinder. Progressive systems not permitted.
8. Nitrous purge system permitted, purge must exit at the cowl area away from inlet area of the hood or hood scoop. Purge tube must exit via a straight tube a minimum length 4 inches protruding from the cowl, and
may not be within 12 inches of the opening of the hood. Plume or nail head at end of line in prohibited.
Exhaust
1. Mufflers required
2. Any style exhaust permitted
Fuel System
1. Heating or cooling fuel by any means prohibited.
2. Altered fuel tank or cell permitted. Must be located in trunk or rear of vehicle.
3. Any injector size permitted.
Gasoline
1. Mixing of fuels is prohibited.
Oil System
1. External oil pumps prohibited.
2. Oil lines run outside engine block to feed oil galleries prohibited.
3. Vacuum pump and/or evacuator system (header, or otherwise) prohibited.
Body
1. Vehicle must retain original appearances and profiles for year and make of body. Original O.E.M. body shell (unibody structure from firewall to taillight panel must be intact). Only lightweight body panels permitted are
hood, bumpers, and trunk-lid/hatch/deck-lid. Hood and/or trunk lid must be hinged or lift off.
2. Stock, unaltered firewall required.
3. Windows must be operational.
4. Doors must be operational from outside and inside.
5. Commercially available body kits permitted.
6. No lift off front ends.
Electrical
1. Battery may be relocated.
2. Charging systems including stock replacement alternator must be operative, may be relocated.
3. Any form of aftermarket ignition permitted.
4. All optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, etc. prohibited.
5. All systems must have on-board starter in stock OEM locations.
WeightsBig Block n/a 470 ci max...........3,200lb
Small Block n/a Any ci...............2,800lb
Small Block Power Adder..........3,200lb
(Forced Induction Only)
Nitrous Injected.........................3,050lb
Miscellaneous
1. Vehicles may not be towed in or to staging lanes. Vehicles may not be towed from the return road.
2. Headlights and tail lights for year & make of body used mandatory.
3. Must have functional horn.


Pro Division

Pro X-Treme 8.60 $135 entrance fee
Heads-up 8.60 Cap - Pro .400 Tree
Anything goes

Pro Outlaw 7.50 $135 entrance fee
Heads-up 7.50 Cap - Pro .400 Tree
#3200 Min.
Anything goes

Pro Eliminator $100 entrance fee
Heads up Pro .400
Pro Eliminator Rules

Engine
1. No dry sumps
2. No EFI on big blocks.
3. Max C.I. 650.
4. Dual carbs add 50 lbs.
5. No power adder on big blocks.
6. Any intake allowed
Drivetrain
1. Any transmission acceptable.
Suspension
1. Any suspension allowed.
Wheels and Tires
1. Max tire size 14" on pavement.
2. No tire larger then 14"x33"
3. Any type of wheel permitted.
Forced Induction General
1. Multi-staged forced supercharged induction systems are prohibited.
4. 3.5" Inlet pipe max
5. Allowed superchargers and turbo are restricted to stock or PRO accepted commercially available, standard mass production style units. Internal of units (gearing, impeller, drive train) etc. may not be modified in any area. Pushrod-based engines must use standard rotation (no reverse) supercharger, with supercharger inlet mounted rearward facing. Ford 4.6L/5.4L Modular-based engine may use reverse rotation supercharger.
6. No modifications to the hood or any body panels.
7. Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with any other power adder.
Superchargers
1. Approved superchargers by IMSM are as follows Vortech V-2 SQ S Trim, Vortech V-1 S Trim, Vortech V-1 T-Trim, Vortech V-27 YSTrim, Vortech V-27 YSi-Trim, ATI P-1SC, ATI P-1SC-1, ATI P-1SC-2, ATI D-1, ATI D-1SC, ATI F-1, ATI D-1R, ATI F1R, PAXTON NOVI 1200, PAXTON NOVI 2000.
2. Serpentine belts only on blowers, no cogs.
Turbo Chargers
1. No forward facing turbo
2. 88 mm Max
Nitrous Oxide
1. Nitrous oxide entries are restricted to a single stage nitrous plate. Single stage fogger systems acceptable.
2. Nitrous oxide entries restricted to two (2) 10 lb. Nitrous bottle or one (1) 20 lb bottle.
3. Push systems prohibited.
4. The uses of agents other than nitrous oxide as part of, or mixed in, the system are prohibited.
5. If entry is entered as a non-nitrous entry, all solenoids, lines, fittings, and bottles must be removed prior to technical inspection and any competition runs.
6. Nitrous system must be entirely contained within intake manifold.
7. Limited to one nitrous nozzle, and one nitrous orifice, per cylinder. Progressive systems not permitted.
8. Nitrous purge system permitted, purge must exit at the cowl area away from inlet area of the hood or hood scoop. Purge tube must exit via a straight tube a minimum length 4 inches protruding from the cowl, and may not be within 12 inches of the opening of the hood. Plume or nail head at end of line in prohibited.
Frame and Suspension
1. All forms of stock and aftermarket assembly's permitted.
2. Sub frames on uni-bodied cars may be joined under car.
3. Notching for rear end clearance permitted.
4. Rear and front tubs permitted.
Exhaust
1. Mufflers required
2. Any style exhaust permitted
Fuel System
1. Heating or cooling fuel by any means prohibited.
2. Altered fuel tank or cell permitted. Must be located in trunk or rear of vehicle.
3. Any injector size permitted.
Gasoline
1: All cars must run on gas. Any octane, lead or unleaded racing fuel permitted.
2: No alcohol
3: No nitro
Oil System
1. External oil pumps permitted.
2. Oil lines run outside engine block to feed oil galleries prohibited.
Body
1. Vehicle must retain original appearances and profiles for year and make of body. Original O.E.M. body shell (unibody structure from firewall to taillight panel must be intact). Only lightweight body panels permitted are
hood, bumpers, and trunk-lid/hatch/deck-lid. Hood and/or trunk lid must be hinged or lift off.
2. Stock, unaltered firewall required.
3. Windows must be operational.
4. Doors must be operational from outside and inside.
5. Commercially available body kits permitted.
6. No lift off front ends.
Electrical
1. Battery may be relocated.
2. Charging systems including stock replacement alternator must be operative, may be relocated.
3. Any form of aftermarket ignition permitted.
4. All optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, etc. prohibited.
Weights
Big Block n/a 650 ci max..............3,050lb
Small Block n/a Any ci..................2,800lb
Small Block Power Adder...........3,200lb
(Forced Induction Only)
Nitrous Injected...........................3,050lb
Miscellaneous
1. Vehicles may not be towed in or to staging lanes.
2. Vehicles may not be towed from the return road.
3. Vehicles must be driven to scale, maybe towed from scale.
4. Headlights and tail lights for year & make of body used mandatory. Head lights & tail lights.
5. No dragsters.

All standard IHRA Rules must be followed in accordance to ET's.
All cars are to meet safety requirements as required by track. IMSM Tech inspection is final
Rules and regulation subject to change.

 

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I'm there.......as soon as my car isn't in pieces.