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2009 All Motor Index class
GENERAL OVERVIEW

• All Motor Index is a class designed for N/A door cars racing in an index format with an all run field.
• Limited to all Naturally Aspirated door cars running on gasoline only.
• Vehicles are required to meet NHRA/IHRA safety tech to be eligible to run.
• AMI will be based on a handicapped .500 PRO tree. A Sportsman ladder will determine running order. Points will be awarded at end of event to be compiled for year end points fund.
• Qualifying will be based on closest to his/her index. Ties will go to first to achieve.

ENGINE

• All engines are allowed, no limit on size or make, engine swapping is allowed.
• Mufflers required. One race waiver will be allowed
• Gasoline is the only fuel allowed
• There are no limits on cylinder heads or internal engine modifications.

BALLAST

• Must be NHRA/IHRA approved mounting and be maximum 100# per individual weight bar and be bolted or welded securely in car.
• Two ½" bolts per 100#'s.
• No loose or unsecured ballast allowed.
CARBURETORS/INDUCTION:
• Any carburetor(s) allowed.
• DFI and EFI allowed

TRANSMISSION

• Any converter OK but ALL SHIFTS must occur manually by the driver.
• NO AUTOMATIC SHIFTERS!
• Transbrakes and two steps allowed
• NO delay boxes or purposely marketed throttle stops allowed.

SUSPENSION

• Tubs, Mini tubs, backhalves and notched frame rails allowed.
• Ladder bars 4 links, coil overs allowed
• Rack and Pinion conversion for the front suspension is allowed.
• Wheelie bars are permitted

INTERIOR

• OEM dash and door panels and interior carpeted are preferred, intentions to have OEM appearance.
• Headliner is preferred.
• Steering column may be modified, preferred: maintain stock appearance.
• Two seats are preferred in stock location.

HOOD AND SCOOP

• Cowl induction hoods, forward facing scoops can be any size
• Fiberglass hoods and body panels allowed.

ELECTRICAL

• No throttle stops, delay boxes or auto shifters.
• Functional headlights preferred as well as taillights, running lights and horn.

TIRES

• No limits on tire design or size.

WEIGHTS

• Weights are not a factor in AMI and will not be scaled.

INDEX GROUPINGS

• A/AMI 9.50 B/AMI 10.00 C/AMI 10.50 D/AMI 11.00 E/AMI 11.50 F/AMI 12.00 G/AMI 12.50 H/AMI 13.00
(It is the driver/team responsibility to accept the dial in posted when staging the car.)
• There will be no changing of indexes during the course of a race day.

STARTING LINE CONDUCT

• Courtesy Staging will be in effect at all races. This means that no car can enter the second staging light until both cars have entered the first pre-stage light.
• "Deep Staging" is allowed. Must be written on car to alert the starter and competitor.
• All cars must stage under their own power, cars must be driven to staging lanes and back to the pit area after run, with the exception of a break, then car may be towed back only with permission. Competition Bye-runs not required to run to advance. First round lane choice is determined by qualifying order, subsequent rounds based on coin toss. Over 64 car field first round will be paired randomly.

SPECIAL NOTES

• No N02 equipment will be allowed on the car, all plates, plumbing, solenoids, lines, nozzles, bottles, etc. must be removed from the vehicle. Only exception to the rule will be for first time racers, they will receive a one race waiver to compete, but the system will be thoroughly inspected and sealed to show its disconnected.

*******All rules will be evaluated periodically for parity and will be adjusted accordingly*******