History 64/65 Comets old drag cars lets see pictures

Randy: The small block car that ran N/SS were Only Original Factory 65 BFX small block (289 type engine) Comets. NO CLONES. But they couldn't race them with the NMCA only big block cars NO 460 type Ford or 454 type Chevys. The class was was for cars that ran Super Stock or AFX in the early sixties! From 1960 to 1967!! Mustangs and Camaro's were not allowed in the class except AFX 427 factory Mustangs. Also index deal in 9.50 10.00 10.50 and so on, not bracket Racing! Remember I am talking the old days. Maybe " Dennis K " may have more info on this subject? ~~~~~~~AFX DAVE~~~~~~~~

 

I always wondered the same thing.

In my case I just assumed that all those BB cars did not want to get showed up by a mid ten second 289 iron headed 400 CFM 45 year old carb equipped 65 Mustang LOL

 

Steve;that looks like Fast Eddie got into the moon shine a little early!!!He does make great engine sounds though!!!! Randy;the reason I got was that the Super Stock Fords of that era had the FE in them.I have a low 10 second small block powered Comet,it is quicker than many N/SS cars but at least the Mid West N/SS association follows their own rules.The A/FX group out here can be a little "loose" on their rules,but Mustangs must use a FE to compete out here.There were 5 small block Ford powered cars at the Reunion,4 of us made the show[quick 16].American Nostalgia West,Dave Franklin's group,has a website that lists the rules and has his contact info. ROY.

 

Randy please don't cut up that Shelby GT350 for a FE engine!! Just get a 64/65 Comet and join the Fun and Run maybe next year you guys will have more COMET in the Calif for the Showdown!!! Go for it Randy. ~~~~~~~~AFX DAVE~~~~~~~~

 

Roy:

I sound al little different on NITRO!, THE MOONSHINE REALLY MAKES ME CACKLE!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!

 

Have you guys been getting into the Hydrazine again?

 

Steve;I think it may have been caused by an overdose of Fords in A/FX at the Reunion!!! That and some good shine!!!! ROY.

 

A little Propylene Oxide added to your fuel will do wonders.

 

I for one am happy that the A/FX group out here keeps a close watch on the rules, in some areas, but lets loose on a few others. The area of small blocks is one of them. I cannot say that I am one to have competitive times to compare with that of the rest of the field, but when allowed, they let me compete with them, and if its not a quick sixteen format, allow me to go through eliminations. Hell, I won one event earlier this summer!!! And had the slowest car in the field!! But, I do know that I need to bring the performance of my ride to their minimum times in order to keep a level playing field, and am working on it. I think our group on the West Coast is more into the look, and vibe of the cars competing, as well as some good match-ups, which we definately had at the Reunion.

 

I'm not sure thats NSS Legal. Ha

 

Heres the rules for NSS Midwest and East. These were the ones I followed as a guideline. I have raced with four diff. NSS groups and havent run into any problems yet.

http://www.nssracing.com/

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NMCA/NSSNA NSS Rules

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CLASS DESIGNATIONS & INDEX

AAA/FX 08.75
AA/FX 09.00
A/FX 09.25
B/FX 09.50
C/FX 09.75
A/NSS 10.00
B/NSS 10.50
C/NSS 11.00
D/NSS 11.50
E/NSS 12.00
F/NSS 12.50
G/NSS 13.00
Class Description

Nostalgia Super Stock is an index-style foot brake only class for the year models, body
styles, and engine combinations, which accurately represent those cars, which raced in
the A/FX and Super Stock classes of the &#8217;60s. Certain exceptions in the authenticity of
these cars will be allowed. Among those exceptions, but not limited to, are factors
concerning safety, equality in performance, availability, and durability. Classification will
be based on a visual inspection and an e.t. range. No modifications, which alter the car
from factory stock, are permitted unless they are specifically allowed in these rules.
Sandbagging, excessive braking near the finish line or excessive mph for a given e.t. is
subject to result in a disqualification. Nostalgia Super Stock is an all run field, and will
compete on an NHRA Sportsman type ladder. The class will qualify by elapsed time
closest to index, be paired according to qualifying positions, and then advance to
eliminations. All qualifiers in Nostalgia Super Stock must have a valid elapsed time
recorded to be placed into eliminator competition. Nostalgia Super Stock racing will
be conducted at all drag racing events (see race schedule).
Accepted Products:
Accepted Products Deadline: NMCA will accept requests from manufacturers to have
new products considered for addition to 2011 accepted lists only up until November 10,
2011. After this date, NMCA will consider manufacturer requests for new products for
the 2012 season.
Qualifying Information, Ladder Type, & Tree
All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, .500 Full Tree, Handicap Start.
ELIGIBLE YEAR MODELS AND BODY STYLES

The following is a list of cars/engines, which are allowed to compete in the Nostalgia
Super Stock class:
&#8226; AMC AMX: 1968 &#8211; 1969; 390
&#8226; Chevrolet Full Bodied: 1959-64; 348 & 409s, Z11 427
&#8226; Chevrolet Full Bodied: 1965-67; 396-454
&#8226; Chevrolet Chevelle: 1964 &#8211; 1967; 396-454
&#8226; Pontiac Full Bodied: 1959-67; 389-455
&#8226; Tempest/GTO: 1961-67; 389-455
&#8226; Ford Full Bodied: 1959-67; 390-427
&#8226; Ford Thunderbolt: 1964; 427
&#8226; Fairlane/Comet/Cyclone/Falcon: 1963-67; 390, 427
&#8226; Dodge/Plymouth Full Bodied: 1960-67; 383-440 wedge
&#8226; Dodge/Plymouth Full Bodied: 1964-67; Hemi
&#8226; Buick Full Bodied: 1960-67; 401-455
&#8226; Skylark GS: 1964-67; 400-401-455
&#8226; Chevelle: 1964-67; 396-454
&#8226; Oldsmobile Full Bodied: 1960-67; 394-400-455
&#8226; Cutlass/442: 1964-67; 400-455
&#8226; Dart/Barracuda: 1967-69; 383-440
&#8226; Dart/Barracuda: 1968; 426 Hemi
NSS Classes

All NSS class participants must declare & have posted the NSS class of choice prior to
the 1st scheduled qualifying run in their respective eliminator or at the time of technical
inspection. If you fail to declare your index, you will automatically be placed in the &#8220;A&#8221;
index class. No change of class is permitted after the first scheduled qualifying round for
the respective eliminator.
Class Guidelines NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK

1: ENGINE

1.1 COOLING SYSTEM

RADIATOR: OEM production-style or aftermarket radiator is required and must be
mounted in stock location. Stock core support is required.
Water pump: Any aftermarket (belt drive or electric drive) pump permitted.
COOLING FANS: Any permitted.
1.2 ENGINE

ENGINE: See ELIGIBLE YEAR MODELS AND BODY STYLES. Any internal engine
modifications permitted.
1.3 EXHAUST

EXHAUST: All entries allowed to use tubular headers. Adapter plates permitted to bolt
headers to cylinder head. Exhaust must be directed out of car body, away from driver and
fuel tank.
1.3a) HEADERS & COLLECTORS: Any headers and/or collectors permitted.
1.3b) EXHAUST TUBING/SIZE: Any tubing size permitted.
1.3c) TAILPIPE & EXHAUST RULES: Not required.
1.3d) MUFFLER REQUIREMENTS: Not required.
1.5 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM

FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM: Fuel cells, electric or mechanical fuel pumps, pressure
regulators, and any line size permitted. Fuel pump must shut off with a master electrical
switch. Stock gas tank (if used) must be retained in factory location. Modified fuel
pickups & outlet permitted.
Aftermarket/fabricated fuel tank or cell permitted. Must be located in trunk area. If tank
or fuel filler is inside trunk, a bulkhead of minimum .032&#8221; aluminum or .024&#8221; steel must
be used between trunk and driver compartment, and tank must be vented to outside of
car. When used, fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the fuel cell that is
outside the trunk floor. Non-metallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame. See
NHRA General Regulations Section 1.5.
1.6 GASOLINE

GASOLINE: Commercially available racing gasoline, pump gasoline, and E85 are the
only fuels permitted. Maximum blended volume of alcohol may not exceed 85%.
ALCOHOL
ALCOHOL: Permitted in the FX classes.
NITROUS OXIDE
NITROUS OXIDE: Prohibited.
1.9 OIL SYSTEM

OIL SYSTEM: Dry-sumps prohibited. Oil pump must remain in stock location. Oil pan
capacity may be increased.
1.10 SUPERCHARGER

SUPERCHARGER: Prohibited.
1.15 BLOCK

BLOCK: Aftermarket blocks may be either cast iron or aluminum if they appear
externally to be the same as was originally available on the year/make/model of entry.
1.16 ENGINE LOCATION\MOUNTS

ENGINE LOCATION\MOUNTS
(NSS CLASSES): Block and/or heads must not touch stock firewall. Firewall must be in
stock location. Engine plates and solid engine mounts permitted.
Engine Location/Mounts (FX CLASSES): Engine plates and solid engine mounts
permitted.
Engine may be set back as far as necessary. The centerline of the number-one spark-plug
hole may not go further back than the base of the windshield. Sidewinder engine
placement prohibited. (Reference: Firewalls, section 7.5)
1.17 HEADS

HEADS: Aftermarket cylinder heads permitted. Cylinder heads may be cast iron or
aluminum if they appear externally to be the same as was originally available on the
year/make/model of entry. Any internal cylinder-head modifications permitted.
1.18 VALVETRAIN

VALVETRAIN: Any valve train permitted.
1.19 CARBURETOR

CARBURETOR (NSS CLASSES): All entries in the eliminator must be carbureted as
outlined below. Carburetors must be of type and design as originally produced for a
specific vehicle. Positioning of carburetors from factory mounting not a tech item
(carburetors may be positioned facing forwards, backwards, or side mounted). Choke
horn, choke plate, choke shaft, choke linkage, and choke mechanism may be removed.
The following carburetor combinations are allowed, regardless of year/make/model of
entry:
&#8226;Buick 400-455; Single Carter, AFB, Edelbrocks Performer, or Q-Jet, inline 2×4 with
Carters, AFB&#8217;s, or Edelbrocks Performer.
&#8226;Chevy 396, 454 (FX Only); Single 4bbl with Rochester, Carter, AFB, Edelbrock, or
Holley
&#8226;Chevy 348-409; Inline 2×4, inline 3×2 with Rochester or single 4bbl with Carters, AFBs,
Rochester, or Edelbrocks.
&#8226;Chevy 396-454; Single 4bbl with Rochester, Carter, AFB, Edelbrock, Holley, Inline 2×4
AFB or Holley, Inline 3×2 Holley.
&#8226;Chrysler Hemi; Inline 2×4 or single 4bbl intake with Carters, AFBs, Edelbrocks,
Holley&#8217;s; or cross-ram 2×4 intake with Holley&#8217;s.
&#8226;Chrysler Wedge; Inline or cross-ram 2×4 or single 4bbl intake with Carters, AFBs, or
Edelbrocks.
&#8226;Ford; Inline 2×4 intakes, inline 3×2, or single 4bbl with Holley&#8217;s.
&#8226;Pontiac; Inline 2×4 intakes or single 4bbl with Carters, AFBs, or Edelbrocks; or inline
3×2 with Rochester.
&#8226;AMX 390&#8212;Single Carter AFB or Edelbrock, Cross ram 2×4 bbl intakes with Holley&#8217;s.
&#8226;Olds 400-455; 1×4 Q-Jet, inline 3×2 Rochester.
CARBURETOR (FX Classes): Vehicles in this class permitted the use of carburetors
listed for NSS, or Holley, 4150 style up to 850 cfm in size (NO Dominators). Aerosol
Carburetors Prohibited.
1.20 FUEL INJECTION

FUEL INJECTION: Era-correct mechanical fuel injection permitted in FX classes only.
1.21 INTAKE MANIFOLD

INTAKE MANIFOLD: Sheet metal intake prohibited. Manifolds restricted to
commercially available cast units. Top of manifold lid may be modified and fabricated as
necessary to accommodate carburetor placement.
Sheet metal units permitted in AAA/FX, AA/FX, and AF/X ONLY.
1.22 SOLENOIDS

SOLENOIDS: Prohibited.
1.23 TURBOCHARGER

TURBOCHARGER: Prohibited.
1.24 AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER

AFTERCOOLERS/INTERCOOLER: Prohibited.
2: DRIVETRAIN

2.3 CLUTCH

CLUTCH: Clutch operation must be manually applied and disengaged with foot during
run, without the assist of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices. Multi stage, variable
release, or lock up type of any description is prohibited. Throwout bearing must release
all fingers or levers simultaneously.
2.4 DRIVESHAFT

DRIVESHAFT: Any permitted.
2.11 REAREND

REAREND: Any automotive type rearend permitted.
2.12 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

2.12 a) MANUAL TRANSMISSION: OEM or aftermarket transmissions with a
maximum of 4 forward speeds permitted. Clutchless transmissions prohibited. All shifts
must be made manually without the aid of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices.
Starting line rev limiters permitted. Torque converter not permitted with this type
transmission.
2.12 b) MANUAL TRANSMISSION(F/X Classes): OEM or aftermarket transmissions
with a maximum of 5 forward speeds or clutchless transmissions permitted in AAA/FX,
AA/FX and A/FX classes ONLY. All Planetary Transmission including Lenco type or
any combination thereof prohibited. All shifts must be made manually without the aid of
electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices.
2.14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

(OEM American transmissions or replicas of OEM American transmissions that use
planetary gears)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Automatic transmissions originally produced by any
American automobile manufacturer or replicas of an automatic transmission produced by
any American automobile manufacture (Ex. Deadenbear PG transmission) mandatory.
Lock-up transmissions/torque converters permitted. Transmission-to-engine adapters
permitted. All shifts must be made manually without the aid of electric or pneumatic
devices. Transbrake prohibited. In those classes that prohibit trans-brakes the following
will be used to enforce the rule. A competitor may elect to leave the trans-brake solenoid
installed in the transmission, however any/all physical wiring must be removed to the
solenoid while the vehicle is in competition.
Starting line rev limiters prohibited. Clutch prohibited with this type of transmission.
3: BRAKES & SUSPENSION

3.1 BRAKES

BRAKES: The braking system may be upgraded. All cars must have front and rear
hydraulic brakes. Automated brakes or any type of traction control is prohibited.
Application and release of brakes must be a function of the driver&#8217;s foot. Line loc
permitted on front wheels only. Any other electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic device in the
system is prohibited.
3.2 SHOCK ABSORBERS

SHOCK ABSORBERS: each vehicle in competition must be equipped with one
operative shock absorber for each sprung wheel. Shock absorbers may be either hydraulic
or friction type, securely mounted and in good working order.
3.3 STEERING

STEERING: (NSS Classes) OEM steering mandatory.
STEERING: (F/X Classes) OEM or aftermarket steering in stock location mandatory.
3.4 SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION: Stock front suspension required. Aftermarket direct replacement
suspension components including A-arms permitted. Aftermarket, direct replacement bolt
in, tubular A-arms permitted.
REAR SUSPENSION: Rear suspension of ladder bar, three/four link, or stock rear
suspensions permitted.
3.6 WHEELIE BARS

WHELLIE BARS: Wheelie bars permitted in FX classes and A/NSS.
4: FRAME

4.4 FRAME

FRAME (NSS CLASSES): Stock frame required but may be strengthened with the
addition of braces and &#8220;notched&#8221; or moved inboard for rear-tire and wheel tub clearance.
FRAME (FX Classes): Frame alteration permitted; full tube chassis prohibited.
4.5 GROUND CLEARANCE

GROUND CLEARANCE: Minimum 3 inches from front of vehicle to 12 inches behind
centerline of front axle; 2 inches for remainder of vehicle, except oil pan and exhaust
headers.
4.12 WHEELBASE

WHEELBASE (NSS CLASSES): Must retain stock wheelbase with a maximum
variation from left to right and front to back of 1 inch. Stock overhangs are required.
WHEELBASE (FX Classes): Any period-style alteration of wheelbase and overhang is
allowed.
5: TIRES & WHEELS

5.1 TIRES

TIRES (FX CLASSES, A/NSS, B/NSS): Street type or drag slick tires permitted.
Maximum rear tire designation of 10.5Wx33-inch permitted. The front tires are limited to
4.5-inch minimum tread width and minimum diameter of 26 inches tall. The tread of the
tires is not allowed to protrude outside the exterior bodyline at the top of the tire.
TIRES (ALL OTHER NSS CLASSES): Street type or drag slick tires permitted.
Maximum rear tire designation of 10.5Wx31-inch permitted. The front tires are limited to
4.5-inch minimum tread width and minimum diameter of 26 inches tall. Tire tread may
not extend outside fenders.
5.2 WHEELS

WHEELS: Spindle-mount front wheels prohibited.
6: INTERIOR

6.1 INTERIOR

INTERIOR (NSS CLASSES): Must have full factory seating, upholstery, and carpeting.
Aftermarket upholstered bucket seats permitted. Full dashboard mandatory. Aftermarket
gauges permitted. Rear seat may be removed when roll bar/cage is installed. Area must
be carpeted or upholstered equivalent to factory specifications (no bare paneling).
INTERIOR (FX CLASSES): Full removal of interior allowed.
7: BODY

NSS CLASSES: Topless cars prohibited. Lightweight replacement parts permitted for
fenders, hood, doors, deck lid, and bumpers. External modifications of any body panel
that will alter the stock bodyline is prohibited. The body must be finished & painted.
FX CLASSES: Topless cars prohibited. Lightweight replacement parts permitted for
fenders, hood, doors, deck lid, and bumpers. External modifications of any body panel
that will alter the stock bodyline is prohibited. Hoods are optional. The body must be
finished & painted.
7.1 ADVERTISING

GRAPHICS/LETTERING: Graphics/lettering for advertising or creative purposes
permitted on entire body.
CONTINGENCY DECALS: In order to be eligible for NMCA official contingency
program, all contingency decals are required to appear only on the rear quarter windows,
rear quarter panel, or rear window in a clear and organized fashion. Contingency decals
may not be overlapped or modified. Other decals and sponsorship (non-contingency) may
appear on bodywork, front end, and on windows.
NMCA REQUIRED DECALS: The following decals are required for competition in
NMCA events.
NMCA Windshield Decal &#8211; must be installed on top of windshield. This NMCA decal
must be the only decal on top of windshield. Other vehicle sponsor decals may be placed
at base of windshield.
NMCA 2011 Drag Racing Series &#8220;Side&#8221; Decals &#8211; must be installed on each side of
vehicle on quarter windows.
Class Sponsor Decal &#8211; class sponsor decal must be installed on base of windshield on the
passenger side.
Permanent Numbers &#8211; permanent numbers are required for competition in this class.
7.2 SPOILERS, WINGS

SPOILERS, WINGS: Aftermarket wings and/or spoilers prohibited.
7.5 FIREWALLS

FIREWALLS: Stock firewall in stock location mandatory. Firewall may be relocated
rearward, era-correct modifications permitted in FX classes. (Reference: Engine
location\mounts, section 1.16)
7.6 FLOOR/TRUNK PAN

FLOOR/TRUNK PAN: Complete stock floor in stock location mandatory. Floor/Trunk
Pan modifications permitted for clearance purposes of ladder bars, mufflers, and fuel cell.
Material to be used if there are floor/truck pan modification is limited to same type
material and same or greater thickness as original floor/trunk pan.
7.7 HOOD/SCOOP

HOOD\SCOOP (NSS Classes): Hoodscoops limited to OEM equipment or period style.
Hood/scoop may be no higher than 5 inches. Pro stock-style scoops prohibited. The entire
induction system must be completely covered by hood or scoop, which must be part of
the vehicle hood.
HOOD\SCOOP (FX Classes): Not required.
7.9 WINDSHIELDS/WINDOWS

WINDSHIELDS/WINDOWS: Must be OEM safety glass or NHRA/IHRA approved
Lexan or Plexiglas.
7.10 BUMPERS

BUMPERS: Complete stock-appearing bumpers required.
7.11 FENDER SPLASH PANS

FENDER SPLASH PANS (NSS CLASSES): OEM or aftermarket full-fender splash pans
required. Splash pans may be trimmed to allow clearance for headers. Removable fender
splash pans acceptable.
FENDER SPLASH PANS: (FX CLASSES): Not required.
7.12 GRILLE

GRILLE: A full-production grille is required for the body style used, era-correct
modifications permitted. Covering in front of or behind the grille prohibited.
7.13 WHEEL WELLS

INNER WHEEL WELLS: Aftermarket wheeltubs permitted. Material used to add to the
width of the inner wheelwell may be steel or aluminum.
OUTER FENDERS: Leading and trailing edges of fenders may be trimmed for tire
clearance, maximum 2&#8221;.
7.14 RAM AIR

RAM AIR: Any aftermarket or fabricated ram-air unit permitted that is not visible from
exterior of vehicle.
7.15 DOORS

DOORS: OEM or aftermarket doors permitted. Driver and passenger doors must be
functional and operable from inside and outside of vehicle.
8: ELECTRICAL

8.1 BATTERY

BATTERY: Battery may be relocated. Charging system optional.
8.3 IGNITION

IGNITION: Any battery powered ignition system permitted as specified in this section.
Aftermarket electronic breakerless distributor system permitted. MSD 7AL series and\or
digital-type also permitted, however use of traction control prohibited Engine rev
limiters, top end only, and\or starting line with manual transmission only, permitted.
8.5 STARTER

STARTER: All entries must be self-starting with on-board starter.
9: SUPPORT GROUPS

Bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, two-steps, and
throttle stops prohibited. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic
that permits the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting
line is prohibited.
9.2 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS\DATA RACORDERS

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS/DATA RECORDERS: Onboard diagnostics and data
recorders used to monitor and record parameters such as a driveshaft speed, acceleration,
nitrous timing, chassis strain, suspension travel etc., prohibited. Wide band oxygen
sensors permitted. &#8220;Playback&#8221; tachometers permitted. Laptops prohibited in vehicle.
9.8 TOW VEHICLES

TOW VEHICLES: Vehicles may not be towed in or to staging lanes. Vehicles may not
be towed from the return road.
10: DRIVER

10.4 CREDENTIALS

CREDENTIALS: See NHRA general regulations.
11: CLASS & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

It is the participant&#8217;s responsibility to familiarize oneself with the class requirements as
found in the 2011 NMCA rulebook and the safety requirements as found in the 2011
NHRA rulebook.
The participant agrees that the participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to
ensure the safety of participant&#8217;s vehicle and to ensure that participant complies with all
applicable NHRA & NMCA rules. The participant agrees that participant is in the best
position to know about the construction and operation of participant&#8217;s vehicle,
equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable
NHRA & NMCA rules.
12: STREET-LEGAL REQUIRMENTS

Headlights and tail lights for year & make of body used mandatory: era-correct headlight
modifications permitted.. Single taillight required to be functional.
13: WEIGHT

WEIGHT: Weight is not a tech item however excessive lightening as determined by the
tech officials will not be permitted.

 

Late night reading.

These are the rules from 422 All Stars Series.

http://422allstars.com/

In this one they allow Mustangs.

422 NSS Rulesas of January 2009 http://www.422motorsports.com/PFRules.html From time to time these rules can have a minor change made to them, so it is advisable to check their site&#8217;s rules prior to committing to a race with them.

422 All Star

Nostalgia Super Stock Series

General Rules

DESCRIPTION
All Stars is a handicap style eliminator based on class indexes. This eliminator is dedicated
to passenger cars of the 60&#8242;s that were produced in America with straight line performance
being the primary reason for their existence. Certain exceptions in the authenticity of these
cars will be allowed. Among those exceptions, but not limited to, are factors concerning
safety, equality in performance, availability, and durability. Classification will be based on a
visual inspection and the elapsed time the car is capable of running.

Qualifying Information, Ladder Type, & Tree
All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, .400 Full Tree, Handicap Start.
Drivers will qualify Based in ET. Closest to but not under the index you choose
to run. In the event of a tie we go to reaction time. If there is still a tie, coin toss.

CLASS INDEX
8.00 &#8211; 12.00 in tenth second (0.10) intervals.

All must run 12.00 or faster.

ALLOWABLE BODY STYLES AND MODELS
AMC AMX: 1968-1969; 390
Buick Skylark/GS: 1964-1967; 400-455
Chevrolet Full Bodied: 1959-1964; 409, Z11 427
Chevrolet Full Bodied: 1965-1967; 396-454
Chevrolet Chevelle: 1964-1967; 396-454
Dodge/Plymouth full bodied: 1960-1967; 413-440 wedge
Dodge/Plymouth full bodied: 1964-1967; Hemi
Dodge Dart/Plymouth Barracuda: 1968; Hemi*
Dodge Dart/Plymouth Barracuda: 1967-1969; 413-440 wedge
Ford full bodied: 1959-1967; 406-427
Ford Thunderbolt: 1964; 427
Fairlane/Comet/Falcon: 1963-1967; 427
Fairlane/Comet/Torino: 1968-1969; 428 Cobra Jet only
Ford Mustang: 1967-1969; 428 Cobra Jet
Oldsmobile Cutlass/442: 1964-1967; 400-455
Pontiac full bodied: 1959-1967; 389-455
Tempest/GTO: 1962-1967; 389-455

* Dodge Dart/Plymouth Barracuda 1968 Hemi may only run in AA/NSS
on 9.70 index or faster.

REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
GRAPHICS / DECALS
REQUIRED
Some period style graphics.
ALL STAR DRAG RACING SERIES decals
must be posted on the quarter windows of both sides.

OPTIONAL
Graphics (for advertising or creative purposes) permitted on entire body.
Contingency stickers, other decals and sponsorship (non-contingency)
may be displayed anywhere on body in a clear and organized fashion.

BODY
Alterations or customizing prohibited. Aftermarket fiberglass or other lightweight
body panel components are limited to the hood, hood scoop, front inner and
outer fenders, doors, deck lid, and bumpers.

FENDER SPASH PANS
Full inner fender splash pans are required. May be trimmed for
header clearance. Aftermarket units allowed.

FIREWALL
Firewall must be original and in stock location. Firewall may be relocated in A/FX.

HOOD/SCOOP
Hood is required in all classes except A/FX. May be made of lightweight material.
Hood scoops are allowed but are limited to original equipment type or period style.
May not exceed a total of 5 inches above the hood surface.

INTERIOR
Full upholstered and carpeted interior must be retained. Upholstered aftermarket front
seats permitted. Rear seat may be removed when roll bar/cage is installed but area must
be upholstered or carpeted leaving no bare panels if seat is removed. Full dashboard
must remain with aftermarket gauges allowed. A/FX is allowed to remove full interior.

WHEELTUBS
In order to clear legal tires, wheel tubs are acceptable but wheels and tires
must be positioned at outer extremities of tub.

WINDOWS
OEM safety glass or Lexan permitted. Windows need not be operative.

BRACKET RACING AIDS
Bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, and throttle stops are
not allowed. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic, that permit the
driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting line is prohibited.

BRAKES
Operational brakes required on all four wheels. Line-loc is allowed.
Automated brakes or any type of traction control is prohibited.

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
CHASSIS
Stock chassis is required. Rear frame may be moved in for rear tire and wheel
tub clearance. A/FX: Period style chassis alterations allowed.

FRONT SUSPENSION
Must retain complete stock front suspension as produced by manufacturer for body used.
Aftermarket direct fit replacement suspension components including A-arms are allowed.
Sway bars may be removed. Travel limiters allowed. A/FX: Period style units are allowed.

REAR SUSPENSION N/SS & A/FX
May be aftermarket 4 link, ladder bar, or modified
stock suspension. Wheelie bars are permitted.

COOLING SYSTEM
An OEM production-style or aftermarket full-size radiator is required and
must be mounted in stock location.

DRIVETRAIN
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Any OEM automatic transmission with torque converter is allowed.
Transbrake is not allowed. Electric, hydraulic or pneumatic shifter
devices prohibited.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aftermarket 4-spd transmission and manual shifter allowed. Clutch may not be
engaged or released by any means other than movement of the driver&#8217;s foot in a normal
fashion through mechanical linkage or hydraulic slave cylinder. Two step units allowed.
Electric, hydraulic or pneumatic shifter devices prohibited.

REAREND
Any automotive type allowed.

ELECTRICAL
The battery may be relocated. Electric fans and water pump drive allowed.
Charging system not required.

ENGINE
Must be same year, make and family as body. There is no displacement limit.
Any internal engine modifications are allowed.

BLOCK
Cast iron or aluminum aftermarket blocks allowed but must retain external
appearance of engine originally available in year/make/model of vehicle.

HEADS
Aftermarket heads are allowed, but must retain original external overall appearance
for engine family. Any internal modifications are allowed.

OILING SYSTEM
Any wet sump oiling system is allowed.

VALVE TRAIN
Any valve train may be used.

EXHAUST
Open headers allowed.

IGNITION
Ignition system is unrestricted.

FUEL/FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
DELIVERY SYSTEM
Fuel cells, electric fuel pumps, pressure regulators, and any line size
is permitted, but the fuel pump must shut off with a master electrical switch.

FUEL
N/SS &#8211; Only gasoline is allowed.
A/FX &#8211; Either gasoline or alcohol is allowed.

CARBURETOR INDUCTION
All entries limited to specific type and design carburetor(s) as listed
below for engine family used. All four barrel carburetors used on single and multiple setups
limited to factory rated 850cfm maximum size (no Dominators). All two barrel carburetors
limited to factory rated 500cfm maximum size. All carburetors must retain stock overall
appearance. (Edelbrock may replace Carter AFB&#8217;s, Holley HP may replace Holley, Edelbrock
quadrajet replacements may replace Rochester) Only air horn may protrude above the flat
surface of the hood into the area of the scoop. Holley 2×4 setups may be mounted sideways.

Carburetor setups are limited to the following:
AMC 390 &#8211; cross ram, 2×4 Holley
Buick 400-455 &#8211; single AFB or Q-Jet, inline 2×4 AFB
Chevy 396-409 &#8211; inline 2×4 AFB or inline 3×2 Rochester
Chevy 396-454 &#8211; 1×4 Q-Jet or Holley, inline 2×4 AFB, inline 3×2 Holley
Chrysler Wedge 413-426 &#8211; inline or cross ram 2×4 AFB, 65-69 single AFB
Chrysler Hemi 426 &#8211; inline 2×4 AFB, cross ram 2×4 AFB or Holley
Ford 406-427 &#8211; 1×4, inline 2×4 Holley, inline 3×2 Holley
Ford 428 Cobra Jet &#8211; single Holley
Olds 400-455 &#8211; 1×4 Q-Jet, inline 3×2 Rochester
Pontiac 389-455 &#8211; inline 2×4 AFB, inline 3×2 Rochester

A/FX: Entries are allowed listed carburetors for N/SS, Holley(s) with
850 CFM maximum rating (no Dominators), or mechanical fuel injection.

INTAKE MANIFOLDS
No aftermarket sheet metal or fabricated intake manifolds allowed.
Manifolds are restricted to commercially available cast units. Upper half of 2×4 and 3×2
manifolds may be modified and fabricated as necessary to allow installation of carburetors.
Single four barrel manifolds are restricted to cast commercially available 180 degree dual
plane intake with no external modifications allowed.

A/FX: Any manifold list above allowed.

FUEL INJECTION
**A/FX ONLY**
Fuel injected A/FX entries may use any commercially
available period correct mechanical port fuel injection unit.

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS/DATA RECORDERS
Onboard diagnostic computers and data recorders are not allowed. Memory and playback
tachometers are acceptable. Autometer Dual Channel Ultimate II tachometers are acceptable.

STEERING
Stock steering required. A/FX may use any conventional steering system.

TIRES
Rear tires may either be DOT-approved and labeled or labeled for racing slicks. DOT tires are
limited to maximum designated sidewall width of 13.50. Slicks are limited to a maximum sidewall
designation of 14.00 x 32 x 15 inches. The front tires are limited to 4.5-inch minimum tread width.
The tread of tires must not protrude outside of the exterior of bodyline at top of tires.

WHEELBASE/WHEELS
WHEELBASE
Must retain stock wheelbase and stock overhang with a maximum variation
from left to right and front to back of 1 inch. Altered wheelbase allowed in A/FX.

WHEELS
Aftermarket wheels are permitted.
A minimum width of 3.5 inches is required on the front rims

 

Here are the rules out west.

http://www.americannostalgiawest.com/rules.html

1. All cars must pass NHRA tech inspection.
BODY TYPE
2. We cater to the sixties (60-69) vintage full body race cars.
3. All cars must be approved by ANW operation committee.
4. Minimum factory wheelbase 110"
5. Mustang allowed with FE engine only.
6. Any period correct car may be admitted with approval by the ANW operations comittee. All approvals will be reviewed on an annual basis.
7. All cars must have graphics that are nostalgia specific for sixties vintage race cars. The graphics must also include a car name unique to that car. Exceptions may be made for a new car but only for a short duration.
8. All cars must appear like sixties vintage race cars. Any Hood scoops must be period correct, No pro stock hood scoops or lead sleds or rear wings etc. No exceptions!!!
9.All cars must present a standard to above normal ride height - no lowered vehicles.
ENGINE
10. All cars must run same manufacturers engine. Engines do not have to be year specific.
11. No power adders.
12. Mechanical fuel injection OK.
13. Carburetor is unlimited.
14. No adjustable after market throttle stops, this includes barrel and blades type devices.
CHASSIS
15. No tube chassis cars, back half OK.
16.Certain channel frame cars will be allowed to run if approved by the competition committee. These cars must present the appearance of a sixties vintage race cars. If your car is approved to compete, that approval will be based on a year to year basis.
17. All cars must meet weight minimum of 2800 lbs vehicle only.
17a. Minimum front tire diameter 26" effective July 1, 2011.
ELECTRONICS
18. No driving aid electronics (crossover, delay boxes). Trans brake permitted.
19. 2-3 Step Type Rev limiter Permitted, NO rev limiter allowed to be used in any way that effects Elapsed Time once vehicle leaves starting line.
20. No electronic / pnuematic throttle stops.
ELAPSED TIME
21. ET range 9.00 - 11.75, All cars must dial within this ET range (Adjustments may be made for altitude corrected tracks) ​

 

A/FX Dave,
I am very aware of what happend in the day. Before I could drive I was a "grunt" for Dyno Don (rip) I got a couple sets of A/FX 31 spline axles from Tommy Grove when I hung around with him and a pair of Kelsey Hays aluminum "cheater" disc brake calipers from Doug Nash. I was helping Tommy Grove in '68 when he blew up the '66 long nose car at OCIR - 8.00 @ 200 mph on hydrazine. He was racing Ray Alley in the Engine Masters Baracuda. The torque convertor blew up.
Maybe I'll do a clone of the old Charlie Horse car Tommy had. It was a wedge. I can put my SK medium riser heads to some use.
NO CHANCE on cutting up the Shelby ( cover car Car Craft July '77 and Modified Mustangs Feb 2011 with a nice article in case your interested).
Thanks for the info on NMCA.
Randy

 

That is one man power car neet

 

There was an old '32 or so roadster that had a Chrysler 392 type hemi in the bucket (drivers compartment) and the driver sat in the engine compartment with the stock type hood, sides and top, and looked through the grill shell which had plexiglass in place of the grill.

 

Randy:
About those Ford Factory 31 spline axles! I broke one axle at Norwalk, Ohio in 1992 with a Detroit Locker in a BFX 289ci 271hp Comet. Everything I use is now Mark Williams 35 Spline with 11/16 wheel studs and MW spool with a N-case with big bearing pinion retainer MW yokes and 13.50 U joints.
P.S. Guys don't use a spool with factory stock axles!!! They will brake sooner or later. Randy those SK medium riser are great and hard to find.
I have to find that Car Craft July 77, It's put away in the (Black Hole) with the the other old crap. ~~~~~~~~AFX DAVE~~~~~~~~

 

The "Passing Gas" Comet? Found on Honest Charlies site.

 

That's some serious "wheel hop"... Prepare for broken parts!!!

 

'Passing Gas' needs to change it's name to 'Pitching Parts'!!!That is one strange launch!! ROY.

 

That sure is a weird pic, passenger too??

By the way, Eddie. No "apple pie" out here. Couple others, but not the amber elixir. Might have to just import a bit on your next trip. "Bout the color of Lipton Iced Tea I reckon,eh??

 

Cobra Jet dyno mules.

 

Has the Comet Crew tried "Everclear".You could always put some food coloring in it...

 

Jerod:

Like the headers, Great meeting ya at Bakersfield, I'll send ya a pic of the shop after I get your banner up

Fast Eddie

 

Dale:

Looks like I have to send ya out a batch!,, had a little (half a jar) last night with my buddy from AZ, fell in love with it, ended up going back to the store for two more jars LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yeah it was good meeting you guys too finally. Unfortunatly I only got to see one race, TF final. Building those cammer headers for lary seemed to take up all my time. Probably gonna have the shop moved to Casper by first of the year. You guys will have to come up.

 

There's no frickin' way I'll be able to find it in Utah!

 

HERE'S A LINK FOR THE WEBSITE FOR ALL YOU SHINE DRINKERS!!!!! MAYBE YOU CAN ORDER DIRECT OR FIND A STORE NEAR YOU. "APPLE PIE" IS THE BEST ON THE ROCKS!


www.juniorsmidnightmoon.com

 

It is pretty good straight out of the jar!!!!!!!

 

Brought home a gallon milk jug given to me by fellow Pikes Peak racers this year. The shit was good. Super smooth with ice and 50/50 7up.