OUTLAW 8.5 RULES

Outlaw 8.5 is a heads-up 1/8th mile class for any and all types of Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles from Classic 50's Iron, 60's Muscle Cars, Late Models Hot Rods & Trucks. This class is limited mainly by a Small Rear Tire (26x8.5 M/T, Hoosier or M&H Slick or M/T 3752r or 3450 235 Drag Radial or Hoosier 235 Drag Radial)

 

Outlaw 8.5 will run on a 1/8th mile format with a "Qualified" (32-car) field with Alternates

 

 

BODY / INTERIOR

 

BODY: The car must retain its original appearance and profiles. No ET extenders (duck bills, pecker extenders, etc will not be allowed)

FIREWALL: Must retain factory unaltered firewall, in original location. A cosmetic overlay is permitted. FLOORBOARD: Must retain factory Floorboard, Trans Tunnel can be Carbon/Aluminum

INTERIOR: Factory appearing door panels, dashboard is required. Back seat may be deleted.

SEAT LOCATION: Driver Seat must remain in the factory stock location.

 

 

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

 

FRAME & CHASSIS: Stock frame rails must be retained in stock locations front and rear. Notching or replacing of rear frame rails is allowed (No Full Back Half Chassis Permitted) Sub frame connectors are permitted. The SCSN will not allow a stock suspension car to utilize round or square tubing (basically attach a stock suspension chassis on a tube chassis) used to reinforce the front or rear suspensions in any matter other than “Subframe Connectors”. If you have any questions on this rule or any others, call Mel @ 661-917-3078

 

FRONT SUSPENSION: All cars must retain stock suspension, aftermarket tubular control arms, coil over kits, or OEM front strut retrofits are permitted. Replacement Bolt-on Lightweight K-Members are legal, but must be a direct bolt on, no welding modifications permitted. Stock wheelbase will be enforced on all vehicles. You can weld tubes from your roll cage to the front suspension.

**The only front suspension bolt-on kit deemed legal by the SCSN are the CHRIS ALSTON No Fab, AJE, HEIDTS, Smith Racecraft and *FATMAN bolt-on kits (for 62-67 Nova’s, 67-69 Camaro’s & early Mustangs) Total Control Products Coil Over Conversion Kits, and The Rod & Custom Motorsport Mustang II kit for 64 1/2-66 Mustang, FDC Gen II Chassis, DoubleAAPerformance K- Member for G-Body, Part #RC-106 & Skinny Kid front end kits for late model Mustangs.... Kits must be installed as instructed and not modified in any manner. If you have something not listed here, email mel@racepsca.com and we’ll evaluate it.

 

K-MEMBER: Aftermarket factory-replacement-type K-member permitted but must attach to the chassis using only the original factory OEM-type mounting bolts. No part of the K-member may be welded to the chassis.

 

REAR SUSPENSION: Bolt on traction devices are permitted. Leaf springs may be relocated for tire clearance purposes. Mini tubs are permitted; no full-size wheel tubs will be allowed. Ladder bars are legal.

 

WHEEL BASE: Must retain stock wheel base with a maximum variation right to left and front to back of one inch.

 

WHEELIE BARS: Wheelie bars are strictly prohibited.

 

 

DRIVE TRAIN

 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Any OEM automatic transmission permitted. Aftermarket torque converter, shift kit, valve body, shifter, and pan cooler use are permitted. Trans brakes are permitted.

 

MANUAL TRANSMISSION: After-market Manual Transmissions are allowed except for Clutch/Automatics or planetary transmissions. All shifts must be made manually without the aid of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices.

 

 

ENGINE / ELECTRICAL

BRACKET RACING AIDS: The use of bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, and throttle stops are prohibited

 

HEADS: Aftermarket cylinder heads, aluminum or cast iron are allowed. Small Block Boosted Combo’s are limited to 14-degree, unless Factory Valve Angle is less like a Ford Mod Motor (SBF SC1 and SBC-Brodix 12-degree or similar heads. See weight add below) & Big Block Boosted is limited to 18-Degree (No Billet Heads Permitted)

 

ENGINE: 700ci Limit for Big Blocks – 480ci Limit for Small Blocks

 

ENGINE BLOCK: Aftermarket Cast Iron & Aluminum Blocks are allowed. (Billet Blocks permitted on Small Blocks only at add 75lbs)

 

ENGINE MOUNT LOCATION: Engine must remain in stock location. Engine may not touch the factory unaltered firewall. Motor plates are permitted.

 

FUEL: No Nitro-methane

 

OIL-RETENTION DEVICE: All Outlaw 8.5 cars are required to utilize an NHRA-accepted lower engine oil-retention device; may use a belly pan in lieu of a device attached to the engine. The belly pan must extend from frame rail to frame rail and extend forward of the harmonic balancer and rearward of the flywheel and must incorporate a minimum 2- inch-high lip on all sides. A nonflammable, oil-absorbent liner mandatory inside of retention device.

 

STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: All cars are required to have working headlights and tail lights

 

 

POWER ADDERS

 

NITROUS: Any nitrous combo is legal but cannot be used with any other power adder unless noted in weight breaks.

 

SUPERCHARGER: Roots up to 12.71 Centrifugal (MAX 4.5 Inducer Diameter) Equivalent or smaller with the following specs must be approved by the PSCA before being deemed legal: MAX Inlet Hose Diameter 5.00′′ MAX Inducer Diameter 4.50′′ MAX Exducer Diameter 6.75′′ MAX Outlet Inside Diameter 3.59′′

 

SINGLE TURBOCHARGER: 94mm with the following guidelines: Accepted Single Turbochargers: 94mm Single Turbochargers are permitted on V6 and Small Block V8 engines in accordance with the following requirements:

1) Turbocharger must be of conventional impeller and housing design and type.

2) Turbocharger is limited to a maximum size of 3.701 inches (94mm) inducer diameter at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing.

3) Compressor cover inlet is permitted a maximum inlet diameter of 3.792 inches (96.3178mm)

4) Compressor Wheel to housing clearance must maintain a maximum 0.091 (2.3114mm) clearance beginning from a) the leading edge of the compressor wheel where it meets the inlet of the compressor housing, to b) the transition point where the trailing edge of the compressor wheel meets the volute.

5) All air entering the turbocharger must pass through the turbocharger inlet.

6) Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust housing prohibited.

7) Compressor wheel contour must be continuous features from the inducer to the exducer (no “stepped” wheels).

 

TIRES-REAR: 26x8.5/15 Mickey Thompson Slick (3052) or M/T Radial Slick (3052R or 3352R), Hoosier (18115 or 18115C11), M&H (MHR62) or M/T 235 Drag Radial (3752R or 3450, Hoosier 235 Drag Radial)

 

 

OUTLAW 8.5 WEIGHT GUIDE

Base Weight (All weights are car with driver):

4 Cly VW Air-Cooler W/Any Power Adder.........................1400 lbs

4 Cly W/Any Power Adder....................................................2100 lbs

V/6-I/6 W/Nitrous..................................................................2500 lbs

V/6-I/6 W/Turbo or Blower...................................................2750 lbs

 

V/6-I/6 W/Turbo or Blower & Single N2o Nozzle...............2900 lbs

V/6-I/6 W/Turbo or Blower & Unlimited Nitrous................3000 lbs

Mod Motor Single Turbo & Single N2o Nozzle...................3400 lbs

Small Blocks N/A....................................................................2400 lbs

Small Blocks W/Nitrous (Single Stage).................................2750 lbs

Small Blocks W/Nitrous (Unlimited Stages).........................2850 lbs

Small Blocks Single Supercharger..........................................3000 lbs

Small Blocks Twin Supercharger (4.0 Inlet MAX) ................3300 lbs

Small Blocks Single Turbo up to 80mm ...............................2900 lbs

Small Blocks Single Turbo up to (80.01 to 88mm) .............3050 lbs

Small Blocks Single Turbo (88.01 to 94mm MAX)..............3200 lbs

Small Blocks Twin Turbo (Up to 70mm) .............................3250 lbs

Small Blocks Twin Turbo (MAX 72mm) .............................3300 lbs

Big Blocks N/A......................................................................2600 lbs

Big Blocks W/Nitrous (Single Stage)...................................2850 lbs

Big Blocks W/Nitrous (Unlimited Stages)............................2900 lbs

Big Blocks Single SC/Turbo (MAX 4.5 Inducer/94mm Max)....3500 lbs

 

OUTLAW 8.5 WEIGHT ADDS & DEDUCTS:

ADD 50 Ibs. for use of SBF SC1 (or any similar head)

ADD 75 lbs. For Small Block with Billet Block

Deduct 50 lbs. For Factory Valve Angle Cylinder Heads (plus or minus 1-degree) Does not include Big Block, LS & Mod Motor Deduct 50 lbs. For Single Stage Nitrous Plate (1 Nitrous & 1 Fuel Solenoid)

Deduct 50 lbs. For Use of A Single 4150 Series Traditional Carburetor (N/A & Nitrous Combos 0nly)

Deduct 50 lbs. For Use of A “Blo-Thru” Carb(s) on a Boosted Combo (gas only) D

Deduct 100 lbs. For Non Innercooled Combo (gas only)

Deduct 50 lbs. For “Mod Motor” Combo’s

 

OUTLAW 8.5 REQUIRED CLASS DECALS: Decals will be available during Sign-Up at the SCSN Trailer

 

CLASS SPONSOR DECAL: "TBA" decal must be installed on base of windshield on the passenger side. (Bottom left-hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)

 

SERIES PRESENTED BY SPONSOR DECAL: "FuelTech" decal must be installed on base of windshield on the driver’s side. (Bottom right-hand side when looking at front of vehicle windshield)

 

SCSN TITLE SPONSOR DECAL: "Comp Cams" Decal must be placed on the upper windshield in the center

 

CLASS PRESENTED BY SPONSOR DECAL: “TBA” Decal must be placed on the rear 1/4 Window, 1/4 Panel or Side of Rear Wing in a highly visible location.

 

SCSN SERIES DECALS: SCSN Decals must be placed on both left & right sides of race car on the 1/4 Window, 1/4 Panel or Side of Rear Wing in a highly visible location.

 

CONTINGENCY AND CONTINGENCY SPONSOR DECALS: To receive Contingency Monies from any of the listed Contingency Sponsors, you must have the correct product listed and matching Contingency Decal for that product on your car for the entire SCSN Racing Event... Racers will be checked for Products & Decals while be teched in and winners & runners-up again will be checked in the Winner's Circle after the conclusion of each event. Winners & Runner-ups failing to show up for this mandatory Inspection will forfeit all Contingency Money that is owed!!!! All Contingency Decals

may appear anywhere on the vehicle in a clear and organized fashion. Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified. Most decals are available at the SCSN Event Trailer, but in the event the SCSN does not have the decals in stock, it is the racer's responsibility to obtain the proper decals to be eligible for the Contingency payout.

 

RACE DAY POLICY'S Alternating Lanes During Qualifying: Each Outlaw 8.5 driver must alternate lanes during qualifying. Even if you skip a session, you must run the opposite lane you made your previous run in. If you choose to ignore this rule, your second consecutive pass in the same lane will be disqualified.

 

BYE-RUNS: All Outlaw 8.5 vehicles must take the tree and run down the 1/8 mile.

SCALES: After each qualifying and elimination pass, all Outlaw 8.5 cars must stop and weigh at the track scales. If you lose in eliminations, and your opponent fails to make weight you will be reinstated into the eliminations only if you made minimum weight requirements. If both cars failed to make minimum weight, both cars will be disqualified. It is the driver's responsibility to verify with each track scale, the weight of his/her car prior to each race day. There will 5lb error factor allowed.

WINNERS CIRCLE PICTURES & CONTINGENCY VERIFICATION: Outlaw 8.5 Winner & Runner-up must return to the SCSN Winners Circle Area for Official Photographs and Contingency Verification. Failing to do so, will result in loss of all contingency monies earned. There are no exceptions!!!

 

Once Your Vehicle Passes Tech Inspection, There Are No Refunds!!!

 

PAYOUTS:

$2,500 / To Win

$1,000 / Runner-up

$250 / Semi's

Class Entry Fee: $200 (Plus $80 Track Tech Card)

 

2022 Champion Tim Orello