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1.
Shootout Info
2. Engine
3. Chassis/Frame/Suspension
4. Bodywork
5. Electrical
6. Tires & Wheels
7. General Safety Rules & Requirements
1.
SHOOTOUT INFO
The
Fastest Streetbike Shootout will be run quarter-mile, heads-up,
first to the finish, on a .400 Pro tree with a qualified field
of 16 motorcycles. 3 qualifying rounds will be held early
on Sunday with eliminations to follow. Those who do not qualify
for the field may race in Streetfighter ET free of extra charge.
Bikes must be driven from staging lanes to the burnout box
and back up return road (no towing).
All
riders must wear full leathers.
General safety tech will be performed by Grand Bend tech staff.
Your bike will then be teched on specific Shootout rules (wheelbase,
ground clearance etc) prior to 1st round qualifying on Sunday.
2.
ENGINE
Any
internal engine modifications OK. Nitrous,
turbochargers, superchargers permitted. Nitrous bottle must
be contained within the frame rails, no hose clamps permitted.
The use of throttle activated nitrous prohibited.
On-board starting systems required. No external starters,
batteries, or boosters allowed. No rolling or push starts.
Automatic transmissions prohibited, slider clutches allowed
on nitrous-assisted bikes. Air/electric shifters OK.
Oil blanket/catch pan recommended for highly modified engines.
3.
CHASSIS/FRAME/SUSPENSION
Maximum
68" wheelbase for turbo bikes, max. 70" for nitrous
bikes. Minimum 2" ground clearance for all bikes.
Stock
OEM frames required and may be modified (read on). Aftermarket
suspensions OK.
Swingarm-style
rear suspension required, no solid rear suspension allowed.
Any stock, modified stock, or aftermarket swingarms will be
allowed.
Frame must display VIN in original location.
Strengthening gussets/tubes may be added but none removed.
Accessory brackets (radiator, shock reservoir etc) may be
changed relocated or removed unless they serve as a strengthening
member.
Steering head angle may not be less than stock rake or more
than 40 degrees maximum rake. Minimum seat height, with rider
in position and seat compressed, is 20 inches (from lowest
point of seating position to ground).
4130 Chrome moly highly recommended for strengthening members
and brackets, or a compatible aluminum on aluminum. OEM frames
Frames may be polished.
No
minimum weight.
Front end lowering devices, such as straps must be properly
secured and pass track tech. Steering
dampers recommended.
* Frame rule will be waived for Harley-Davidson motorcycles,
who will be permitted to use custom-built frames. No backbone
fuel cells, no solid rear suspensions. This rule is for Harley-Davidson
motorcycles only (not Buell).
4. BODYWORK
Must retain stock appearing bodywork (no one-piece bodies
or tank shells). Lower
portion of fairing may be trimmed for exhaust system clearance,
or for increased ground clearance. Replacement bodywork permitted
but must retain stock shape. Engine air inlets or scoops may
be added. Factory gas tanks or Prostar-approved aftermarket
tanks must be used, altereations limited to sloping at rear
of tank. Brand name must appear on both sides of bike. Sump
area may be modified, but tank must remain functional.
5.
ELECTRICAL
Functional charging system, headlights,
tail lights and brake light necessary. Turn
indicators optional. Head & tail lights must remain in
stock position, aftermarket lights permitted.
**2-steps NOT PERMITTED** Auto shifters
strictly prohibited.
6. TIRES
& WHEELS
DOT motorcycle tires only. Slicks prohibited. Beadlock highly
recommended on all rear wheels, espec. those over 6.25".
Tech must be informed prior to tire change for verification.
7.
GENERAL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
General Safety Rules & Requirements will be handled by
Grand Bend's technical staff and will follow 2008 IHRA rules
as noted in their rulebook.
MUST HAVE VALID IHRA,NHRA or PROSTAR licence and present it
if requested.
- Chain guard and clutch cover required on all entries.
- Lanyard kill switch for vehicles running 9.99 or faster
(highly recomended on all motorcycles)
- Tank mounted fuel shut off for vehicles 9.99 or faster.
- Current Snell-approved helmet, full face shield or goggles,
leather or kevlar jacket and pants, over ankle shoes and leather
gloves required for all riders. (if you don't have leather
pants, borrow some! No jeans!)
- "Snap back" throttle required on all motorcycles.
- Valid Prov/State motorcycle operators licence.
All design and construction techniques must be performed in
a safe manner. Heavy items, such as nitrous bottles, batteries,
fuel tanks, ballast, etc. should be mounted in a manner to
prevent separation from the bike in case of a crash or severe
wheelie. In particular, nitrous bottles must have some form
of “anti-drop” device to prevent bottle from falling
through the bottle mount or clamp. Track tech personnel have
the right to inspect and/or disqualify any entrant at any
time for any reason they feel to be in the interest of safety.
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