Proposed Rule Changes For 2005/2006 ANDRA Drag Racing Season

[2rismo]

Lots of proposals and topics up for discussion so I'll only post the Sport Compact ones here:

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After consideration of input from interested parties, and preliminary discussion at Divisional Council meetings around the country in early February, the ANDRA National Control Council invites input on the following matters prior to their April 2005 meeting, at which time final decisions will be made.

Sport Compact – All Motor - Engine Limits, Minimum Weights: A proposal that additional engine types and modifications be permitted was accepted for circulation and member input.

* Allow 6 cylinder OHC engines in with a 2,100 lb weight break.

* Allow 3 rotor engines with a 2,300 lb weight break.

* Delete the “stock Type 1 case” reference from for VW air-cooled.

* Allow aftermarket cylinder heads for VW air-cooled engines.

Sport Compact – Body Styles: A proposal that VL Commodores and Toyota Soarer vehicles, currently excluded from Sport Compact through use of V8 engines in these body types, be permitted was accepted for circulation and member input

Sport Compact – Fuel Cells - Sport Front Wheel Drive, Sport Rear Wheel Drive - Fuel Cells: From 1/10/2005 the use of properly fitted and located fuel cells will be permitted where the original fuel tank is removed.

Sport Compact – New Class: It was proposed that a new heads-up category be established for rear drive vehicles using two rotor or four cylinder engines. This was not accepted however the NCC undertook to identify issues facing these engine types and assess the possible need for a new class after the 2005/2006 season.

Sport Compact – Oz Mod: The trial of the Oz Mod category will continue through the 2005/2006 season.

Sport Compact – Sport Front Wheel Drive – Minimum Weights: It was proposed that minimum weights of 1700 lbs (771 kg) and 2000 lbs (907 kg) be applied to 4 and 6 cylinder cars respectively.

Adrian