wadragracing
14-04-2008, 04:11 PM
Interesting news for those into their mainstream racing:
During the final rules meeting for the 2008/2009 season, ANDRA Championship Drag Racing took a significant step forward when the National Control Council implemented some major changes to the Group Two categories, including wider access to electronic fuel injection and the introduction of new categories and a new eliminator for cars using turbocharged four, six and rotary engines.
Super Compact Eliminator
A new Group Two bracket known as Super Compact Eliminator, accommodating eight classes based on the proven ANDRA Sport Compact programme, will be introduced from 1/9/2008.
The class previously known as Pro Rear Wheel Drive will be expanded into three classes titled Sport Compact (SC). Turbo-charging, electronic fuel injection and transmissions up to five forward speeds permitted. Cars will be permitted to use full chassis, modified steel or composite bodies and existing Pro Rear Wheel Drive technical regulations, with weight minimums and engine types as follows;
AA/Sport Compact (AA/SC) - 6 cylinder (4.0 litre max) - 2400lbs minimum
BB/Sport Compact (BB/SC) - Triple Rotor - 2200lbs minimum
CC/Sport Compact (CC/SC) - Twin Rotor / 4 cylinder - 2100lbs minimum
The popular OZ MOD (OM) class will be expanded to separate the four common engine types into two categories. Turbo-charging, electronic fuel injection and transmissions up to five forward speeds permitted. Minimal body and rear chassis modifications are permitted, with a 29” x 8” limit on rear tyre size. The following weight minimums will apply.
AA/OZ MOD (AA/OM) - Triple Rotor / 6 cylinder (4.0 litre max) - 2400lbs minimum
BB/OZ MOD (BB/OM) - Twin Rotor / 4 cylinder - 2100lbs minimum
Sport Mod (SM) will encompass three classes with rear half chassis replacement and minimal body modifications permitted. Turbo-charging, electronic fuel injection and transmissions up to five forward speeds permitted. The following weight minimums will apply;
AA/Sport Mod (AA/SM) - 6 cylinder (4.0 litre max) - 2400lbs minimum
BB/Sport Mod (BB/SM) - Triple Rotor - 2200lbs minimum
CC/Sport Mod (CC/SM) - Twin Rotor / 4 cylinder - 1900lbs minimum
Class indexes based on previous performances in the ANDRA Sport Compact categories will be published July 2008. As part of the Rocket Allstars Racing Series, this new bracket will decide the Australian Super Compact Champion.
Electronic Fuel Injection Permitted in Group Two.
From 1/9/2008, electronic fuel injection (EFI) will be permitted in all naturally aspirated classes in Competition, Super Stock, Super Compact and Competition Bike, except C/Dragster, C/Altered and G/Gas. This change has been under consideration since 2005 and most vehicles using carburetors or mechanical fuel injection will be permitted to make the change. Management software complying with ANDRA limits will be mandatory.
During the final rules meeting for the 2008/2009 season, ANDRA Championship Drag Racing took a significant step forward when the National Control Council implemented some major changes to the Group Two categories, including wider access to electronic fuel injection and the introduction of new categories and a new eliminator for cars using turbocharged four, six and rotary engines.
Super Compact Eliminator
A new Group Two bracket known as Super Compact Eliminator, accommodating eight classes based on the proven ANDRA Sport Compact programme, will be introduced from 1/9/2008.
The class previously known as Pro Rear Wheel Drive will be expanded into three classes titled Sport Compact (SC). Turbo-charging, electronic fuel injection and transmissions up to five forward speeds permitted. Cars will be permitted to use full chassis, modified steel or composite bodies and existing Pro Rear Wheel Drive technical regulations, with weight minimums and engine types as follows;
AA/Sport Compact (AA/SC) - 6 cylinder (4.0 litre max) - 2400lbs minimum
BB/Sport Compact (BB/SC) - Triple Rotor - 2200lbs minimum
CC/Sport Compact (CC/SC) - Twin Rotor / 4 cylinder - 2100lbs minimum
The popular OZ MOD (OM) class will be expanded to separate the four common engine types into two categories. Turbo-charging, electronic fuel injection and transmissions up to five forward speeds permitted. Minimal body and rear chassis modifications are permitted, with a 29” x 8” limit on rear tyre size. The following weight minimums will apply.
AA/OZ MOD (AA/OM) - Triple Rotor / 6 cylinder (4.0 litre max) - 2400lbs minimum
BB/OZ MOD (BB/OM) - Twin Rotor / 4 cylinder - 2100lbs minimum
Sport Mod (SM) will encompass three classes with rear half chassis replacement and minimal body modifications permitted. Turbo-charging, electronic fuel injection and transmissions up to five forward speeds permitted. The following weight minimums will apply;
AA/Sport Mod (AA/SM) - 6 cylinder (4.0 litre max) - 2400lbs minimum
BB/Sport Mod (BB/SM) - Triple Rotor - 2200lbs minimum
CC/Sport Mod (CC/SM) - Twin Rotor / 4 cylinder - 1900lbs minimum
Class indexes based on previous performances in the ANDRA Sport Compact categories will be published July 2008. As part of the Rocket Allstars Racing Series, this new bracket will decide the Australian Super Compact Champion.
Electronic Fuel Injection Permitted in Group Two.
From 1/9/2008, electronic fuel injection (EFI) will be permitted in all naturally aspirated classes in Competition, Super Stock, Super Compact and Competition Bike, except C/Dragster, C/Altered and G/Gas. This change has been under consideration since 2005 and most vehicles using carburetors or mechanical fuel injection will be permitted to make the change. Management software complying with ANDRA limits will be mandatory.