I got this info from a very good source, and most of the racers know what site im talking about

anybody can say what they want but i have to give a big BULLSHIT on this one.


So what's your all opinion on Bradenton changing the rules in Drag Radial to allow full aftermarket 4-link or Ladder Bar suspensions in Drag Radial? They just changed the rules yesterday, a week before the race. I for one think it sucks but that's just me. What do you think Radial guys?

1 week before the event? I guess stock suspension/radial tire cars are out now? Hmm gotta wonder who put the track up to these last minute changes........if the general spirit of this class means anything to you call the track and voice your opinion on this.
Here are thr rules they are using based on NMCA EXTREME STREET.
3.4 SUSPENSION, general
SUSPENSION, GENERAL: This eliminator is designed for stock-type chassis, with stock front clips, stock front frame rails, and stock type front suspension. Rear suspensions are permitted to be stock, ladder bars, or 4-links. Coil over shocks are permitted. FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CONVERSIONS PROHIBITED IN THIS ELIMINATOR.
Vehicles utilizing stock-type suspension (as defined) may deduct 50-lb from base weight. Stock-type suspension may be modified on vehicle (as defined above) with bolt-on, commonly available, stock replacement-type, traction aids such as slapper bars, Cal-trac bars, Southside bars, panhard bar, sway bars, etc., and still receive weight break. Vehicles equipped with ladder bars or 4-link (weld-on or bolt-on) are not eligible for weight break. In order to receive stock suspension weight break, coil-over shocks may not be utilized.

3.4 Suspension, FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION:

3.4a) K-MEMBERS: Aftermarket K-Members permitted. K-member may be modified in oil pan area to allow oil pan enlargement or removal.

3.4b) STRUT TOWER/UPPER SHOCK MOUNTING POINTS: Factory OEM strut tower required. For 1978 & earlier model years, OEM strut tower/shock tower may be removed in lieu of installing/using commercially available suspension kit (i.e., Heidt, Fatman, etc). Other sections of front suspension rules must be adhered to.

3.4c) CONTROL ARMS: OEM or tubular stock type control arms required which are attached in stock location.

3.4d) SHOCKS/STRUTS: Aftermarket struts and shocks permitted provided stock attachment location used.

3.4e) SPRINGS: Aftermarket springs permitted.

3.4f) COIL OVERS: Coil over shocks and struts permitted. Stock OEM mounting location required.

3.4g) CAMBER PLATES: Bolt on type camber plates permitted.

3.4h) SPINDLES: Accepted, bolt-on, commercially available aftermarket spindles permitted.

3.4 SUSPENSION, REAR
REAR SUSPENSION: Stock type suspension, including leaf springs, stock 3 or 4 link, ladder bars, and aftermarket racing style 4-link suspension permitted. Rear coil-over shocks permitted.

3.4a) Stock Type Suspension: Stock type suspension may utilize aftermarket replacement shocks, springs, leaf springs (may be moved inboard), and/or control arms. Aftermarket torque arms permitted. Aftermarket leaf spring kits permitted.

3.4b) 4-LINKS: Racing style 4 link suspensions using fabricated front cross member support permitted. Track locators permitted only for the purpose of controlling lateral rear end movement.

3.4c) LADDER BARS: Welded on ladder bars using fabricated front cross member support permitted. Track locators permitted only for the purpose of controlling lateral rear end movement. Ladder bars permitted in conjunction with leaf springs or other suspension components, if so desired.

3.4d) REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS & LEAF SPRINGS: Replacement upper and lower control arms and leaf springs permitted. Control arms may use any type bushing, bearing, or rod end. Control arms may be adjustable to any length.

3.4e) PANHARD BARS: Panhard bars permitted to control lateral movement of rearend housing. Panhard bars must be located aft of rearend housing, and control only lateral rearend movement. Panhard bars may be welded.

3.4f) SWAY BARS: Aftermarket or factory sway bars permitted. Aftermarket sway bars may be welded to both chassis and rearend housing.

3.4g) TORQUE ARMS: Permitted.

3.4h) REAR SHOCKS & SPRINGS: Any permitted, including coil over shocks and springs.

3.6 WHEELIE BARS
WHEELIE BARS: Prohibited.

4:FRAME

4.4 FRAME
FRAME: Stock, unaltered frame rails required in front subframe. Subframes on unibodied cars may be joined under car. Maximum size material to be used; 2” x 3” x 0.125” rectangular tubing or 1.625” O.D. inch round tubing (.118” MS or .083” CM). If connector protrudes through floor, floor must be completely welded to connector. Stock rear subframes are required, but outer frame rail portion only may be notched for tire and suspension clearance only. When notching, stock inboard section of rear frame rails must remain stock, unaltered, and in stock location. Rear frame rail must remain in OEM stock condition in all areas. Notching for rearend clearance prohibited.

 

its b.s..there going to fuck it up.....why not just make it into a limited street class.because thats what the rules are realy more towards...it is not drag radial racing though

 

I heard that they changed it back to the original rules again.

Guess we'll just have to see what rules they are going to play by come race day.

 

yeah they rules are back to the old ones again.

 

Ya i read they changed the rules back, this is correct

 

I heard the word on the street is, in Sarasota/Bradenton area, is that the track might be closing down after this season...

Anyone else hear this horrible rumor??

 

nope.but that will fucking suck though.that will mean no sunshine or bmp..

that will mean i have to drive over an hour just to get to a track..that will suck balls big time for me.