2000 Rule Changes

[George Klass]

The Shootout Class Rules have been defined by the FFW Rules Committee for next season. As you know, the FFW Rule Book has been polished and adjusted over the years, as experience dictates. With more than 100 events over the last nine years, FFW has a very high experience level when it comes to heads-up Ford racing. And since most other Ford drag race orginazations (WFC, NMRA, etc.) use FFW's Rule Book as the basis for their own classes, we have decided to issue our rule changes early so that other orginazations can adjust their rules as needed, if, of course, they elect to do so.

All "mid-season" rule changes that have been released during the 1999 season have been made part of the 2000 Rule Book, and since FFW members have been getting these up-dates in the monthly 5.0 TIRE TRACKS newsletters, they don't need to be repeated here.

The following is just a synopsis of the 2000 Rules changes. Get your 2000 Rule Book & FFW membership by sending $20 to FFW and you will get the new Rule Book as soon as it is printed. (See www.funford.com for address)

PRO 5.0
Minimum weight for auto trans equipped vehicles remains at 2800 lbs. Minimum weight for manual transmission equipped vehicles is 3000 lbs. (up 100 lbs. from 1999). Minimum weights in all classes include driver.

Burnouts across starting line are permitted (and have been in 1999).

Snorkel hood scoops may be 11" high (up from 9" in 1999).

Twin superchargers or turbos not permitted.

STREET OUTLAW
Minimum weight for nitrous vehicles is 2900 lbs. Supercharged or turbocharged vehicles, 3100 lbs. Supercharged or turbocharged with inter or aftercooler, 3200 lbs.

Maximum displacement still limited to 360 CI.

2-speed automatics (Powerglides) permitted.

STREET RENEGADE
Maximum of 8 injectors.

Approved computer list also includes the EEC Tuner, SVO EPEC, Speedbrain. All computers must be Mass Air Type. Speed Density type not permitted. Maximum size of Mass Air Meter is 80MM inside diameter and must be mounted in front of supercharger air inlet.

Lap Top computers must be fastened or strapped down.

Supercharger drive crank pulley is limited to 8" maximum outside diameter.

Maximum exhaust pipe diameter in S/O, S/R, and S/S is 3", regardless of one or two pipes.

STREET STOCK
Minimum weight for 310 CI or less is 2900 lbs. Minimum weight for 311 to 360 CI is 3200 lbs. Minimum weight for 361 to 400 CI is 3300 lbs. Minimum weight for 401+ CI is 3400 lbs. Maximum deck height is 9.5"

Manual transmission equipped vehicles add 100 lbs.

Yates, Brodix Neal or aftermarket canted valve heads prohibited. Cast iron Cleveland 2V or 4V heads (without port plate) permitted.

Any internal modifications to the cylinder block permitted (cam, rods, pistons, etc.)
Any cast intake manifold permitted. One carb or throttle body max (any size). Sheet metal intakes limited to EFI uppers only.

Electric water pumps permitted.

Interior can use pro stock type seats.

Rear spoiler, wheelie bars, etc. same as S/O.

TROPHY STOCK
Minimum weight is 3200 lbs. (down 100 lbs. from 1999).

MOD MOTOR
No electronics. Trans brak and 2-step permitted. Deep staging permitted. Door slammer cars only, no open wheel cars.

TOP TRUCK
Same as M/M.

All of this info will be installed in the new FFW website in more detail as soon as it's up and running.

If there are any questions, please direct them to george@funford.com.

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[This message has been edited by Dan McClain (edited 09-18-1999).]