Trying to get an idea of the rules for SFWD for 2010 as we have a few cars we a trying to prep for next year. Might be a little early for this but just wanted to see if there was anything in the works. Thanks and good luck with the rest of 2009 and I hope 2010 is an awesome year for everyone!

 

rules for IFO? Or what series etc...

 

Mainly the Outlaw Shootout and NSCRA. I think the IFO rules are pretty close.

 

The outlaw stuff won't change much I'd think, not until those events start to come together anyways.

I'd say stick to the usual and keep any changes in mind, since nobody has anything set in stone to what 'SFWD' is anymore it's moot to worry about it IMO. Things are very unclear to new guys though.

 

It's never too early to start planning.

There are a few things that need to be covered for both SFWD and Outlaw. Especially this whole EWP deal....

 

not allowing an EWP is stupid, its a water pump.

 

Does anyone have a link to the Etown rules? I tried searching but I may not be entering the correct terms. Any help would be greatly appreciated
This is def true. If we could get things ironed out shortly(I know that is near impossible) it would give everyone all winter to focus on their plans so they can have some good racing next year. And like JNV255 said, it is a water pump. Thanks for the input so far.

 

the outlaw in IFO is pretty much like the pro class was. If your running 26s your still racing sfwd. Well up here in kc etc... I do not think just cause your running 26s should mean you are in the outlaw class, well in some IFO events there is just not enough cars to split up just cause your running 26s and some 24.5s. We do not have a track like E Town around here. lol

 

I was thinking about the FWD class in IFO and was wondering about the Outlaw class for Etown.

 

Copy and Pasted from Outlaw Thread :

OUTLAW STREET-designed for full bodied, street legal 4 cyl. fwd cars.

Minimum weights
2450 lbs for all cars.
+100 lbs for nitrous.

Class Requirements
1.Engine
ENGINE:
Engine swaps (e.g.,B series with B series) permitted; however OEM mounting points must be utilized. Engine swap (e.g., B series to a K series) permitted provided engine swap kits are commercially available and approved in advance. Engine must be from same manufacturer as body. Engine must be overhead cam, production based design. Maximum 2 power adders. Redundant power adders such as a dual stage nitrous system , will be counted as one power adder. Engine must be in stock, transverse configuration. Dry sump oil system or external oil pumps prohibited unless OEM equipped and engine is using complete OEM oiling system. External electric water pumps prohibited unless OEM equipped and engine is using complete OEM cooling system

ENGINE CONTAINMENT DEVICE:
Engine diaper or catch pan device to capture oil and debris in event of engine failure mandatory. Where exhaust header passes directly under oil pan, two piece diaper may be utilized. FWD vehicles using OEM manual transmission case must also have such a device for the transmission, to capture oil and debris in event of transmission failure. if catch pan device is used, catch pan must employ minimum of 2 inch high lips on all sides. Lips must be coved or curved inward, so as to contain oil in pan. Catch pan must cover entire area below engine/transmission. Catch pan must extend from radiator support to firewall and from framerail to framerail. In all cases, lips must be adequate enough to contain oil in the catch pan. Should a competitor spill excessive oil from the catch pan and debris onto the track, he or she may be disqualified from further competition at the sole and absolute discretion of the event director until catch pan is upgraded, regardless of height of pan lips or pan design.

EXHAUST:
Optional.

FUEL:
Any race gasoline (E85, Q16, VP import, ETC.) permitted. Fuel Cell allowed - 2.5 gallon minimum. Must be in either stock location or in a sealed area behind the driver. Methanol is not allowed. All competitors will be checked at least once and are subject to random inspection.

TURBOCHARGER:
Restricted to a single turbocharger. Turbocharger must utilize a turbine housing inlet flange commonly referred to as the T04. Limited to a maximum 72mm turbo, where the maximum compressor housing inducer diameter is 72.78mm, measured at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing.
Air to water intercoolers are permitted. CO2 or NOS is permitted as a cooling medium in place of water in liquid intercooler, but will count as a second power adder;i.e. is CO2 or NOS is used as an intercooler medium, NOS may NOT be used in the engine.

2.Drivetrain
FLYWHEEL SHIELD:
All cars using a clutch and running quicker than 11.49 or faster than 135mph must be equipped with a flywheel shield made of 1/4 inch minimum thickness steel plate. Shield must surround the bellhousing completely except for area of flywheel shield adjacent to differential and axle shaft. Shield may be multi piece with pieces bolted together using minimum 3/8 inch diameter Grade 5 or M10 class 8.8 bolts; may be attached to engine and or bell housing. in lieu of shield, a blanket meeting SFI spec 4.1 completely surrounding the bellhousing is permitted.

TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC:
All cars using an automatic transmission and running quicker than 10.99 or faster than 135 mph must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI spec 4.1 a flexplate shield labeled as meeting SFI spec 30.1 and a flexplate labeled as meeting SFI spec 29.1. Transmission must be from same manufacturer as engine. Non OEM or aftermarket transmission prohibited. Transbrake prohibited.

TRANSMISSION, MANUAL:
Automated, timer type, pneumatic, electric, electronic, hydraulic,etc. shifting mechanism prohibited; each individual shift must be a function of the driver and controlled manually. (Driver must pull the lever.) Transmission must be from same manufacturer as engine. Non OEM or aftermarket transmission prohibited. Adjustable PRO STOCK type clutches prohibited.

3.Brakes and suspension
BRAKES:
Four wheel hydraulic brakes mandatory. Carbon fiber brake rotors prohibited. Staging brake allowed.

STEERING:
Must retain full, original, OEM steering gear.

SUSPENSION, FRONT:
Upper mounting point for strut assemblies must be in the factory location. Adjustable caster/camber pillowball mounts are permitted. Lower control arm may be strengthened provided factory mounting points to the chassis are maintained. Lower mounting point for strut assembly may be modified for improved caster or camber. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars and limit straps are permitted. Traction bars/devices permitted; must be bolt on ONLY. Final decision rests with Technical Services.

SUSPENSION, REAR:
Must maintain original factory configuration. Aftermarket lower control arms, strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars and limit straps are permitted. Rear suspension must maintain minimum shock travel of 1 inch. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock absorber per wheel. Suspension modifications limited to bolt on items only. ALL OEM suspension mounts/attachment points must be utilized. Spindle mounts prohibited.

WHEELIE BARS:
Prohibited.

4.Frame
CHASSIS:
OEM chassis, with complete OEM floorpan and firewall mandatory. Wheel tubs, backhalf conversions, tube chassis, etc. prohibited. Must retain FWD configuration; rear drive conversions prohibited. Engine must be located in OEM location for body used. Non OEM tubing in front of firewall prohibited except to tie shock towers to roll cage.

GROUND CLEARANCE:
Minimum 3 inches from front of car to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle, 2 inches for remainder of car.

WHEELBASE:
Must retain original wheelbase for body used, plus or minus 1 inch. Maximum wheelbase variation from left to right is 1 inch.

5.Tires and wheels
TIRES:
26" X 10" max tire size.

WHEELS:
Must be automotive type wheels suitable for street or racing use. Minimum wheel size 13 inches unless originally equipped with smaller wheels and vehicle is equipped with original engine. Wheel studs must be threaded into hex portion of lug nut a distance at leas equal to the diameter of the stud. Spindle mounts prohibited.

6.Interior
INTERIOR:
Complete interior, including: dashboard, door panels, headliner, carpeting, etc mandatory from the front seat(s) forward. Interior panels behind the front seats are optional. Only 1 seat required, must be upholstered. Factory controls for lights and windows must be retained and operative.

7.Body
BODY:
Body must be on accepted bodies list. Pickups and SUVs prohibited.
Mild customizing and body kits permitted but must retain full bodied appearance with minimum 2 functional doors. Chopped roofs prohibited. Hood scoops or openings permitted. Doors must open and close from inside and outside. Windshield and all windows must retain OEM safety glass. No lexan permitted.
Lightweight body panels limited to hood, fenders and deck lid. Aftermarket body kits permitted but full street legal appearance must be maintained. One peice aftermarket front end prohibited. JoJo/CFT/Exospeed 3 piece front ends allowed. Air intake may not extend past the front bumper

FIREWALL:
Complete OEM firewall mandatory. Mini tubbing prohibited

FLOOR:
OEM floorpan, front to rear, mandatory.

STREET EQUIPMENT:
Both taillights and at least 1 headlight mandatory. Must be operative.

WINDSHIELD/WINDOWS:
Complete OEM windshield and windows mandatory. Windows must be operative per factory specifications. (Must open and close via electrical or OEM mechanical means.)

Tow vehicles prohibited.

 

Thanks! That is what I was looking for.

 

what about SFWD? or is it close to the same

 

SFWD in our area is pretty much the same except that slick size is 25" X 9" max, need wipers, etc too.

 

Is there anything else besides the wipers? So, basically all the safety equipment(DOT such as lights, signals, wipers, etc) have to work. How about fuel systems/fuel cells?