Competitors will then make three back-to-back passes that will count toward their qualifying time (the average of the three consecutive passes). A strict CLOSED-HOOD POLICY will be in effect until a competitor has completed his or her three back-to-back qualifying runs. After qualifying, any services can be performed to the vehicle. Thirty-two-car qualified field will run on NHRA Sportsman ladder.
RenegadeHeads-up, (0.400) pro Tree class for electronic fuel-injected, small-block, Ford-powered vehicles with a single power adder. Vehicles limited to Fox-chassis Fords and '96-to-present 4.6 Mustangs. Maximum engine displacement is 360 ci. Maximum measured rear tire size is 28.6x10.6 inches. "W" tires prohibited. Stock-type suspension required. Thirty-two-car qualified field will run on an NHRA Sportsman ladder. Three qualifying passes will be permitted.
Real StreetHeads-up, (0.400) pro Tree class for small-block, power-adder, Fox-chassis Fords, including '96-present 4.6L-equipped Two-Valve Mustang GTs. 5.0 small-block engines permitted in any Fox-chassis, '79 and newer. Maximum engine displacement is 311 for 302 based, 289 for 4.6 based engines. Maximum measured rear tire size is 26.5x10.5 inches. Sixteen-car qualified field will run on an NHRA Sportsman ladder. Three qualifying passes will be permitted.
Cobra ChallengeHeads-Up (0.400) pro Tree start for '03-and-up Ford Mustang Cobras only. Maximum tire size allowed is 29.5x10.5 inches. "W" tires prohibited. Stock-type suspension only. All-run field will run on NHRA Sportsman ladder. Three qualifying passes will be permitted.
Hot StreetHeads-up, (0.400) pro Tree class for naturally aspirated, small-block, Ford-powered cars and trucks, from 1955 to present. Maximum engine displacement is 440 ci. Maximum measured rear tire size is 28.6x10.6 inches. "W" tires prohibited. Stock-type suspension or ladder bars permitted. Four-link rear suspension is prohibited. Power adders strictly prohibited. Sixteen-car qualified field will run on an NHRA Sportsman ladder. Three qualifying passes will be permitted.
Pure StreetHeads-up, (0.400) pro Tree class for naturally aspirated, small-block, Ford-powered cars. Vehicles limited to Fox-chassis Fords and '96-to-present 4.6 Mustangs. Maximum engine displacement is 311 for 302 based, 289 for 4.6 based engines. Maximum measured rear tire size is 6.5x10.5 inches. Stock-type suspension required. Sixteen-car qualified field will run on an NHRA Sportsman ladder. Three qualifying passes will be permitted.
Factory StockHeads-up, (0.400) pro Tree class for street-driven, naturally aspirated, small-block, Ford-powered cars. Vehicles limited to Fox-chassis Fords and '96-to-present 4.6 Mustangs. Maximum engine displacement is 311 for 302 based, 289 for 4.6 based engines. Maximum measured rear tire size is 275mm. Rear tire must be DOT-approved radial only. Stock-type suspension required. Sixteen-car qualified field will run on an NHRA Sportsman ladder. Three qualifying passes will be permitted.
Open Comp EliminatorAll-run field. Handicapped, (0.400) pro Tree start for Ford-powered and Ford-bodied cars or light trucks running 9.10 and slower. Dragsters, altereds, full-chassis, or back-half race cars not permitted. Delay boxes, throttle stop, and other electronic bracket-racing devices used for the purpose of improving reaction time and e.t. are strictly prohibited. Transbrake and two-step permitted.
Drivers will make three qualifying passes. The quickest e.t. from the qualifying runs will be a racer's competition index throughout eliminations. A one-tenth (11/410) breakout allowance is permitted in each round. Deep staging permitted. The lowest-qualifying e.t. permitted in the Open Comp class is 9.10. Any qualifying e.t. lower than 9.10 will be disqualified. There is no e.t. limit during eliminations. Competition will be regulated under standard NHRA "First or Worst" competition policy during qualifying and eliminations, in double-redlight or double-breakout situations.