Outlaw Small Block Association

Outlaw Small Block
2008 Rules and regulations

The “Outlaw Small Block Association” reserves the right to modify, or make additions to the rules as stated in order to maintain a competitive field. Any revisions to these rules will be posted with a 30 day grace period before they become effective to allow time for adjustments to be made. We welcome any racer input throughout the year as to changes that you feel are in order. Our intention is to make all cars in competition as evenly matched as possible and make our organization a experience full of fun and excitement for all. Any questions regarding rules interpretation should be addressed to one of the committee members. Any protest to change a rule or rules must be submitted in writing to the Director of Competition and a copy sent to the OSBA President.

Class 1 (C/1)
2008 Rules and Regulations

These are the rules of the Outlaw Small Block Association (OSBA) and must be followed to participate in our class at race events... However, first and foremost each car and driver will be subject to an NHRA or IHRA technical safety inspection which will be performed by that race track's personnel. Outlaw Small Block Association has absolutely no control or influence over this inspection, and you may be disqualified from participation for non - compliance or infractions found during this inspection by the track officials! In the event that a decision regarding rules or procedures must be made that is not addressed by the OSBA rules, the sanctioning body rules of the host track; i.e.… NHRA or IHRA will be applied.

The OSBA reserves the right to inspect any vehicle participating in this competition at any time, any place at track and for any reason.

Format: Heads-up, .400 Pro tree, ¼ mile racing, all run field. Each competitor will get two qualifying runs; Competitors that do not make their qualifying runs will not be allowed to run in the field, no qualifying runs…no racing ((No Exceptions). Order of pairing and lane choice will be determined by a random drawing prior to each round of eliminations (example: 1st name drawn is Left Lane, 2nd name drawn is Right Lane and so on), Bye run will be awarded to the last name drawn if necessary. Only one bye run is allowed per event. Should a racer fail to make the call to the staging lanes, his opponent will be awarded a competition bye.

Body: Reserved for production vehicles, 2 door coupes or 2 or 4 door sedans. (Domestic or Foreign). Pickup trucks allowed.

Weight: 2350 pounds minimum weight including driver. It is your responsibility to weigh car and driver prior to 1st qualifying pass. Cars will be weighed after each qualifying and elimination round. After each run all cars must drive to the scales (no towing). Crew members are not allowed pass the scales without an OSBA tech person being with them. There is no plus/minus weight tolerance rule. Failure to stop at scales is automatic disqualification. Both competitors must stop at scales. You cannot turn around and come back to scales. Cars may be towed to staging lanes.

Engine: Small block all motor engines only. Power adders - Nitrous oxide is prohibited! Nitrous bottles must be removed and inlet lines to solenoids must be disconnected and capped. Fuel additives such as, but not limited to nitromethane and propylene oxide are prohibited. No superchargers, blowers or turbo chargers are allowed. All engines (block & cylinder head) must have manufacturers stock bore spacing. Maximum bore spacing allowed is 4.460. Do not confuse bore spacing with bore size. Engine must be Internal Combustion, Normally Aspirated, and Single Camshaft V-8’s. Engine may have one or two four barrel carburetors. External or dry sump oiling systems are allowed.

Fuel: Any commercially available race gasoline or alcohol fuel is permitted. Alcohol fuel adds a 50# weight penalty (2400 pound minimum). No performance additives of any kind are allowed.

Transmission: Any style transmission is allowed. Vehicle must employ positive system to disengage engine and transmission from final drive.

Electronics: Throttle Stops, Traction Control Devices (TCD's), that control the launch by sensing the starting lights are strictly prohibited! Delay Boxes, Data recorders, and electric/air shifters are allowed.

Miscellaneous: Must be a member of the “Outlaw Small Block Association” to win purse. Membership fee is $150.00 yearly. Fee Waived For 2008 season!

Proper decals must be displayed to claim any contingency awards.

Class 2 (C/2)
2008 Rules and Regulations

The OSBA reserves the right to inspect any vehicle participating in this competition at any time, any place at track and for any reason.

Body: Reserved for production vehicles, 2 door coupes or 2 or 4 door sedans. (Domestic or Foreign). Pickup trucks allowed.

Weight: 2750 pounds minimum weight including driver. It is your responsibility to weigh car and driver prior to 1st qualifying pass. Cars will be weighed after each qualifying and elimination round. After each run all cars must drive to the scales (no towing). Crew members are not allowed pass the scales without an OSBA tech person being with them. There is no plus/minus weight tolerance rule. Failure to stop at scales is automatic disqualification. Both competitors must stop at scales. You cannot turn around and come back to scales. Cars may be towed to staging lanes.

Engine: Small block all motor engines only. Power adders - Nitrous oxide is prohibited! Nitrous bottles must be removed and inlet lines to solenoids must be disconnected and capped. Fuel additives such as, but not limited to nitromethane and propylene oxide are prohibited. No superchargers, blowers or turbo chargers are allowed. All engines (block & cylinder head) must have manufacturers stock bore spacing. Maximum bore spacing allowed is 4.460. Do not confuse bore spacing with bore size. Engine must be Internal Combustion, Normally Aspirated, and Single Camshaft V-8’s. Engine may have one or two four barrel carburetors. External or dry sump oiling systems are allowed.

Fuel: Any commercially available race gasoline or alcohol fuel is permitted. Alcohol fuel adds a 50# weight penalty (2800 pound minimum). No performance additives of any kind are allowed.

Transmission: Any style transmission is allowed. Vehicle must employ positive system to disengage engine and transmission from final drive.

Miscellaneous: Must be a member of the “Outlaw Small Block Association” to win purse. Membership fee is $150.00 yearly. Fee Waived For 2008 season!

Proper decals must be displayed to claim any contingency awards.

Unlimited (UL)
2008 Rules and Regulations

These are the rules of the “Outlaw Small Block Association” (OSBA) and must be followed to participate in our class at race events... However, first and foremost each car and driver will be subject to an NHRA or IHRA technical safety inspection which will be performed by that race track's personnel. Outlaw Small Block Association has absolutely no control or influence over this inspection, and you may be disqualified from participation for non - compliance or infractions found during this inspection by the track officials! In the event that a decision regarding rules or procedures must be made that is not addressed by the OSBA rules, the sanctioning body rules of the host track; i.e., NHRA or IHRA will be applied.

Format: Run what you brung, Heads-up, .400 Pro tree, 1/8 mile racing, all run field. Each competitor will get two qualifying runs; Competitors that do not make their qualifying runs will not be allowed to run in the field, no qualifying runs…no racing ((No Exceptions). Order of pairing and lane choice will be determined by a random drawing prior to each round of eliminations (example: 1st name drawn is Left Lane, 2nd name drawn is Right Lane and so on). Bye run will be awarded to the last name drawn if necessary. Only one bye run is allowed per event. Should a racer fail to make the call to the staging lanes, his opponent will be awarded a competition bye.

Body: Reserved for production vehicles, 2 door coupes or 2 door sedans. (Domestic or Foreign). Pickup trucks allowed.

Weight: 2500 pound minimum weight, including driver. It is your responsibility to weigh car and driver prior to 1st qualifying pass. Cars will be weighed after each qualifying and elimination round. After each run all cars must drive to the scales (no towing). Crew members are not allowed pass the scales without an OSBA tech person being with them. There is no plus/minus weight tolerance rule. Failure to stop at scales is automatic disqualification. Both competitors must stop at scales. You cannot turn around and come back to scales. Cars may be towed to staging lanes.

Engine: Small block engines only. Power adders allowed (see below). All engines must have manufactures stock bore spacing. Bore spacing limited to 4.460 maximum. Engine must be Internal Combustion, single camshaft V-8. Engine may have one or two four barrel Carburetors or Fuel Injection (electronic or manual). External and dry sump systems are allowed.

Power Adders: Nitrous plates and/or foggers systems, supercharger or single turbo allowed. No size limitation.

Transmission: Any transmission may be used. Vehicle must employ positive system to disengage engine and transmission from final drive.

Tires: No restrictions

Miscellaneous: Membership fee is $200.00 yearly. Fee waived for 2008 Season!

Proper decals must be displayed to claim any contingency awards