MIDWEST MINE SERVICES 10.50 INDEX RULES
BODY/INTERIOR
1. Full-bodied factory street type cars/trucks (domestic and import)
2. Working Headlights and Taillights mandatory, this means headlights NOT fog lamps
3. NO DRAGSTERS, ROADSTERS, ALTERDS OR CENTER STEER CARS
4. Must be street appearing/no gutted interiors/Must have 2 front seats or 1 bench seat/carpeted interior even if rear seat is removed/Factory dash or pre-approved dash pad required/must have door panels (The interior should look clean and professionally done. Minimum of 2 infractions approved by RRA tech dept MAY be permitted)
5. Decals preferred on windows only (minor exceptions: minimal decals permitted on rocker panels or lower door area MUST be approved by the RRA tech dept)
6. Back half or stock REAR suspension permitted
7. Windows, Lexan permitted (Roll down windows optional)
8. Must have stock style front suspension
9. No full round or square tube chassis cars
10. Any size drive tires permitted
11. Exhaust system: mufflers preferred
12. Engine Diaper or approved oil containment device is required
ELECTRONICS
13. Bracket Racing Aids: No throttle stops (electric or pneumatic), No Optical sensors.
14. No delay boxes permitted for starting line procedures or other driver aided electronics.
15. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic, that permit the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting line is prohibited.
16. Progressive Nitrous controller system permitted
17. No electric or air shifters permitted.
IGNITION:
1. If an ignition has a built in Tattle Tale lighting system the LED light MUST work, and must be mounted in a position easily accessed by tech department, if light is not functional during a spot check will be a violation of tech policy.
2. All CAN-Bus hubs and ignition system input peripherals, leads and wires must be out of drivers reach.
3. The IGNITION SYSTEM (MSD 7531) / LAUNCH CONTROLLER (MSD 7561) / ARC MODULE (MSD 7761) are NOT permitted within any index class.
We have followed IHRA guidelines in regards to ignitions,
Please reference the IHRA 2017 Rule Book for further details.
WILLFUL VIOLATION of any "ELECTRONICS/IGNITION" rule has the possibility of a LIFETIME SUSPENSION!
Subject to final decision by series director: Kristal Cowle.
SAFETY
All cars must meet all current IHRA/NHRA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Drivers are required to wear the required safety equipment for the ET's that are being run.
Engine Diapers or approved oil containment device ARE REQUIRED for all vehicles.
RULES/TECH
All cars will be reviewed by the Tech Department to ensure they meet the spirit of the class. Fairness is all we are promoting.
THERE WILL BE NO 'GUTTED' RACECARS PERMITTED TO RACE, IF THE CAR DOESN'T FIT THE SPIRIT OF THE RULES IT WILL NOT RACE WITH THE INDEX CARS.
TOWING OF CARS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNLESS RRA STAFF HAS BEEN INFORMED OF MECHANICAL ISSUE WITH THE CAR
FORMAT
1/4 MILE RACE
10.50 INDEX
.500 PRO TREE - COURTESY STAGING IN EFFECT - NO DEEP STAGING
*32 CAR QUALIFIED FIELD
CARS QUALIFIED 10.4999 OR QUICKER ARE SITUATED AFTER THE SLOWEST QUALIFIED CAR IN THE FINAL QUALIFYING ORDER.
PROFESSIONAL RUN ORDER (1 VS. 32, 2 VS. 31, ETC.)
DOUBLE BREAKOUT CLOSEST TO 10.50 WINS
*WE ARE SET TO RUN A 32 CAR FIELD...HOWEVER TO SAVE TRACK TIME AND AVOID LATE ROUND BYES THE LADDER WILL BE BUILT TO PUT ALL BYES IN THE 1ST ROUND. POINTS FOR THE ROUND WILL BE AWARDED BUT THESE BYE RUNS MAY NOT BE PERMITTED, IF THEY ARE THEY WILL BE PAIRED. WE MAY OPT TO RUN 1ST ROUND AS A "PIG TAIL ROUND". THESE DECISIONS WILL BE MADE ON RACE DAY.
PAYOUTS/ENTRY
ENTRY FEE $15.00 at the gate and the remainder of the entry will be paid at the booth.
Payouts will based on individual class car counts and posted in advance of the start of the 2017 season.
BODY/INTERIOR
1. Full-bodied factory street type cars/trucks (domestic and import)
2. Working Headlights and Taillights mandatory, this means headlights NOT fog lamps
3. NO DRAGSTERS, ROADSTERS, ALTERDS OR CENTER STEER CARS
4. Must be street appearing/no gutted interiors/Must have 2 front seats or 1 bench seat/carpeted interior even if rear seat is removed/Factory dash or pre-approved dash pad required/must have door panels (The interior should look clean and professionally done. Minimum of 2 infractions approved by RRA tech dept MAY be permitted)
5. Decals preferred on windows only (minor exceptions: minimal decals permitted on rocker panels or lower door area MUST be approved by the RRA tech dept)
6. Back half or stock REAR suspension permitted
7. Windows, Lexan permitted (Roll down windows optional)
8. Must have stock style front suspension
9. No full round or square tube chassis cars
10. Any size drive tires permitted
11. Exhaust system: mufflers preferred
12. Engine Diaper or approved oil containment device is required
ELECTRONICS
13. Bracket Racing Aids: No throttle stops (electric or pneumatic), No Optical sensors.
14. No delay boxes permitted for starting line procedures or other driver aided electronics.
15. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic, that permit the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting line is prohibited.
16. Progressive Nitrous controller system permitted
17. No electric or air shifters permitted.
IGNITION:
1. If an ignition has a built in Tattle Tale lighting system the LED light MUST work, and must be mounted in a position easily accessed by tech department, if light is not functional during a spot check will be a violation of tech policy.
2. All CAN-Bus hubs and ignition system input peripherals, leads and wires must be out of drivers reach.
3. The IGNITION SYSTEM (MSD 7531) / LAUNCH CONTROLLER (MSD 7561) / ARC MODULE (MSD 7761) are NOT permitted within any index class.
We have followed IHRA guidelines in regards to ignitions,
Please reference the IHRA 2017 Rule Book for further details.
WILLFUL VIOLATION of any "ELECTRONICS/IGNITION" rule has the possibility of a LIFETIME SUSPENSION!
Subject to final decision by series director: Kristal Cowle.
SAFETY
All cars must meet all current IHRA/NHRA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Drivers are required to wear the required safety equipment for the ET's that are being run.
Engine Diapers or approved oil containment device ARE REQUIRED for all vehicles.
RULES/TECH
All cars will be reviewed by the Tech Department to ensure they meet the spirit of the class. Fairness is all we are promoting.
THERE WILL BE NO 'GUTTED' RACECARS PERMITTED TO RACE, IF THE CAR DOESN'T FIT THE SPIRIT OF THE RULES IT WILL NOT RACE WITH THE INDEX CARS.
TOWING OF CARS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNLESS RRA STAFF HAS BEEN INFORMED OF MECHANICAL ISSUE WITH THE CAR
FORMAT
1/4 MILE RACE
10.50 INDEX
.500 PRO TREE - COURTESY STAGING IN EFFECT - NO DEEP STAGING
*32 CAR QUALIFIED FIELD
CARS QUALIFIED 10.4999 OR QUICKER ARE SITUATED AFTER THE SLOWEST QUALIFIED CAR IN THE FINAL QUALIFYING ORDER.
PROFESSIONAL RUN ORDER (1 VS. 32, 2 VS. 31, ETC.)
DOUBLE BREAKOUT CLOSEST TO 10.50 WINS
*WE ARE SET TO RUN A 32 CAR FIELD...HOWEVER TO SAVE TRACK TIME AND AVOID LATE ROUND BYES THE LADDER WILL BE BUILT TO PUT ALL BYES IN THE 1ST ROUND. POINTS FOR THE ROUND WILL BE AWARDED BUT THESE BYE RUNS MAY NOT BE PERMITTED, IF THEY ARE THEY WILL BE PAIRED. WE MAY OPT TO RUN 1ST ROUND AS A "PIG TAIL ROUND". THESE DECISIONS WILL BE MADE ON RACE DAY.
PAYOUTS/ENTRY
ENTRY FEE $15.00 at the gate and the remainder of the entry will be paid at the booth.
Payouts will based on individual class car counts and posted in advance of the start of the 2017 season.
