oldestof11
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My truck with 200 gal of water weighed in at 6500lbs...
7200# minimum WTF??!!!! There ya go leave out ****in half the diesel world.
Daily Driver
No fuel cells
Run what you brung turbos, single,twins,triples etc NO LIMIT.
full size 2500-3500 or 250-350 trucks. Single cab-megacab whatever!
DOT tires,
All fuel
????????
etc.
Btw, these aren't AVERAGE JOE races, if you want average Joe then your talking a programmer, stacks, truck nuts, and a $50 buy in.
bottom turbo up to 3.0
weight no less than the lightest production curb weight diesel.
(example) 1994 dodge 2wd 2500 long bed weight x,xxxlbs.
i think that would be fair
Not sure on the exact weight deal but I can take my '04 GMC and get it weighted. I did scale a '05 4x4 and it was right at 6300 so I would guess my 2wd would be a few hundred less. The 4x4 was a work truck so it came with no carpet, no AC, roll up windows, manual heater and an AM/FM radio only. Mine is loaded except leather so it would be close I think.
This thread is a waste of time!!!!
It's not a waste of time, it's perfectly valid.
This race was intended to be an "Average Joe / Customer Appreciation" race, correct?
The way the rules are setup, that isn't the case.....AT ALL.
The way it's setup, it's big money, manufacturer support, fiberglassed body, 4-link suspension, tube chassis's, ET Street's, trailer queen racing that has guys BUILDING trucks to meet the event rules.
Partially agree, I suggested a 50 mile drive, 25 out , and 25 back, and then to the staging lanes , this would also garner support for the race in the local area. Picture 100 trucks, with flags, and windshield decals. SUPER STOCK DIESEL
This is done during drag week, and the locals turn out, as well as news media, with this we would not be limited to just two lanes , during a normal bracket weekend. We could also have a Bracket race for the other 84 people that don’t qualify
You want it to be the Average Joe event, you do this.
1 - Must be a full framed and full bodied (including tailgates) in a vehicle that was ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED with a diesel. Motor and trans combo must have been available in that vehicle. Aftermarket parts allowed on motor and trans. Exhaust MUST exit BEHIND the cab.
2 - Vehicles must have valid tags, registration and insurance.
3 - Tires must be a MINIMUM of D load rated. Ya know, tires that are actually used on the normal guys truck. No bead lock wheels or rim screws.
4 - Turbos. Any configuration, but the chargers must be OFF THE SHELF, COMMERCIALLY PROCURABLE models that any guy, any where, can click ORDER NOW and have at their door step. Max size on the largest charger, 80mm inducer, unclipped wheels, no bushings or restrictors.
With this much power it will be a high hp race , with lots of breakages , not good for spectators
5 - Suspension must be the same TYPE that originally came on the truck. Ladder bars, air bags, lift / lowering kits, aftermarket shocks allowed, but original type suspension must be fully functional. If it came with leaf springs, it runs with leaf springs.
this is ok
6 - Axles must be full width and run with the brake system that was originally available on the truck. Upgraded rotors, pads and lines permitted.
ok
7 - No injectables or sprays. (including CO2 on the intercooler)
ok
8 - No transbrakes.
why not
9 - Sportsman tree, no delay boxes, no boost controllers, no stand alone ECM's.
sportsman tree make it ok to have a truck that takes forever to spool ,
why no standalone ECM's
10 - All bodies must be COMPLETE. This includes bumpers, lights, beds (complete floors), mirrors, and DOT glass.
ok
11 - ANY AND ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ALLOWED. Cages, seats, harnesses, etc. Spirit of the rules here..... Don't tell me those lexan windows are for safety.
ok ,
12 - NHRA Rules in effect for the speed you run. If you don't have the gear and you exceed the speed / time, you get one warning (during quals only, during elim's you're out). Do it again, you're in the stands.
no warnings , if your going to run faster then 11.50 then you know before hand you need a roll bar before hand ,
at a NHRA / IHRA track, your out if you run too fast
13 - Vehicles get tech'd after quals, after elim's, and before and after semi's and final's. Fail tech, you're out, PERIOD.
Wow! Thank you cummin-a-long!!!! You really helped this thread!
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Wow! Thank you cummin-a-long!!!! You really helped this thread!
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Only way to prove its a daily driver is to take it to all five events at Drag Week. Otherwise, its only a vehicle you drive on the street.:stab: