Questions about going to the track

[wags122]

I have the intention of entering a high school drag class. Its et. bracket racing 11.00 and slower, but it mentions that for this class no electronics are allowed, what does this effect?

 

[dsmdreamer58]

It means they might as well call it a bolt on class. Obviously some muscle cars are scared of getting beat by Imports.I would put money that rule was made to hold back sport compact cars from beating up on the poor defenseless V8's.That kinda pisses me off.

 

[andymoraitis]

No electronics means that delay boxes aren't allowed. If you're a five speed, you wouldn't use one of these anyway. They'll probably also prohibit trans brakes for the automatic cars. You may want to find out if they allow stutterboxes since building boost on the line would allow for more consistent 60' times.

Let me know if that makes sense,

Andy

 

[DSM90AWD]

An excerpt from HERE which is NHRA-based rules for Bracket Racing:

No Electronics class: delay boxes, throttle stops, throttle controls, automated shifters other than OEM, two and three step rev limiters, or a line lock or trans brake that is used to launch a vehicle. This class can be considered a "foot brake" class, where the driver's foot must perform the launching of the vehicle. Line locks can be installed and used for the following purposes only: To perform stationary burn-outs and assist race cars equipped with fully manual transmissions (with a foot operated clutch) with holding a car o the starting line. All wiring for a line lock device must be completely exposed at all times from the button to the solenoid. Trans brakes can be installed and used for the following purpose only: To act as a reverse lock-out device on modem automatic transmissions. The transbrake button may be activated to back the race car after a burnout or other similar activity only. It cannot be used in any way to launch the vehicle. The transbrake button must be - in clear view of tech inspectors and starting line crew. All wiring related to the trans brake button and solenoid must be completely exposed at all times.

As Andy mentions above the only thing to potentailly worry about is the 2-3 Step Revlimiter which you can get via ERPOM mod, DSMLink or MSD DIS-2. Definitely check the rules specific to your class though

 

[wags122]

Yea i understand what you are saying thanks for clearing this up. I guess i will be calling the track to get the the 2-3 step rev limiter figured out.