WARRIORS OUTLAW RACE TEAM
2026 RULES
Official Rulebook — Season 2026
NOTE: Rule changes for the 2026 season are highlighted in RED. Warriors is a private organization — meeting these rules does not guarantee eligibility to compete.
LAST UPDATED: 2026 SEASON
MEMBERSHIP
$150 / annually
ENTRY FEE
$185 / event
FORMAT
1/8 mile · Heads-Up · .400 Pro Tree
CONTACT
Larry Mack · 301-502-5111
- 1/8 mile, heads-up racing
- .400 Pro Tree start
- All NHRA/IHRA and Local Track Safety rules apply
- Single power adder only unless noted otherwise
- All weights are minimum with driver in car
- Car must retain its original appearance, profiles, and dimensions
- Functioning headlights and tail lights are mandatory
- No aftermarket one-piece bodies
- OEM door jamb and quarter panels must be used
- No modified front ends to achieve maximum NHRA/IHRA overhang — must stay within original body dimensions
- Must retain factory body lines; removable composite components permitted (hood, front bumper, front fenders, doors, deck lid)
- Any beam tripping devices are prohibited (AKA Pecker extenders)
- Aftermarket front bumpers cannot have more than 2 inches of overhang over stock bumper dimensions — failure results in disqualification
- Aftermarket wings and spoilers are permitted
- A hood must be used; scoop or hood must cover entire induction system
- Exceptions: Throttle bodies or carburetors on N/A and nitrous engines, and intake manifolds/throttle bodies on boosted engines may protrude through hood for clearance
- Forward facing hood scoops, turbocharger, and supercharger inlets are permitted
- OEM/Lexan windows are permitted
- Front ends must be within the spirit of the rules; legality is at the discretion of the race director
- Firewall must originate in the stock location; factory firewall can be modified; aftermarket firewall is permitted
- All NHRA/IHRA and Local Track Safety rules apply for car and driver
- Oil retention device and/or engine diaper is MANDATORY
- Door cars only — No pro mods
- Double frame rail permitted
- Wheelie bars are permitted
- Any rear suspension is permitted
- Factory wheelbase for year/make/model must be maintained (±1 inch)
- Minimum ride height of 3 inches from the front of the vehicle to 12 inches behind front spindle centerline
- Minimum ride height of 2 inches for the rest of the vehicle (except oil pan and headers)
- Any material used for adding weight must be permanently attached to the car's structure
- Ballast must not extend in front of or behind the rear of the car's body
- No liquid or loose ballast permitted (water, sandbags, rock, shot bags, metal weights, etc.)
- Removable weight: minimum two 1/2-inch diameter steel bolts per 100 lbs, or one 3/8-inch steel bolt per 5 lbs
- All other weight bars, pucks, etc.: minimum two 1/2-inch diameter SAE Grade 8 bolts per 100 lbs
- Exhaust may exit underneath the car or out the front fenders/valance
- Must not affect timing or staging beams
- Any intercooler is permitted on gasoline and ethanol/E85 combinations only
- Must be securely mounted to chassis or mounts with preferred hardware
- Water box must be contained with a top to enclose water/ice during the run
- Intercooler combined with a methanol fueled combination is prohibited
- Water injection permitted on gasoline only — must be pure water, no methanol, ethanol, or additives
- Any transmission permitted
- Any converter permitted
- Lock-Up Transmission/Converter permitted on N/A, 4.84 bore space nitrous, and diesel only
- Lock-Up prohibited on turbocharger or supercharger combinations
- 5" bore space nitrous and boosted combos may not have a lock-up TC in the car, even if not in use
- Removal of lock-up mechanism and clutch hub does not define a converter as a non-lock-up unit
- Non-lockup bellhousing: 6.5" on 400/Ty-Drive/Lenco; 7.5" on QuickDrive — measured from mid-plate
- Any gasoline, E85, or M1 permitted
- M5 is prohibited
- No nitromethane or additives
| Type | Permitted Sizes |
|---|---|
| Slicks | 33x10.5W and smaller |
| Radials | P275/60R15, P295/65-15, P315/60R15, P325/50R15 ONLY |
ALL WEIGHTS ARE MINIMUM WITH DRIVER IN CAR
| Combination | Min. Weight |
|---|---|
| Small Block | No Minimum |
| Big Block | No Minimum |
ALL WEIGHTS ARE MINIMUM WITH DRIVER IN CAR
| Combination | Min. Weight |
|---|---|
| Small Block (No Lockup) | 2,450 lbs. |
| Small Block (With Lockup) | 2,500 lbs. |
| 4.84" Bore Space Big Block (No Lockup) | 2,650 lbs. |
| 4.84" Bore Space Big Block (With Lockup) | 2,700 lbs. |
| 5.00" Bore Space Big Block (NO LOCKUP ALLOWED) | 2,900 lbs. |
ALL WEIGHTS ARE MINIMUM WITH DRIVER IN CAR
- All air must enter through the compressor cover opening
- Map groove must be machined at 90° to the inlet opening; max width .250"
- Compressor inducer wheel must not be visible through map groove or surge slots from any angle
- Inserts or reducers to achieve inlet/outlet dimensions are prohibited
- Stepped or clipped compressor wheels are prohibited
| Combination | Min. Weight |
|---|---|
| Inline 4 Cylinder | No Minimum / Dual power adder permitted |
| Inline 6 Cylinder — Dual power adder (nitrous/turbo) | 2,550 lbs. |
| SB Turbo Non Inline Head | +75 lbs. (2026 CHANGE)2026 CHANGE |
| Small Block, Single Turbo (Up to 106mm) | 2,750 lbs. |
| Small Block, Single Turbo (107mm – 118mm Max) | 2,850 lbs. |
| Small Block, Twin Turbo (Up to 88mm Max) | 3,100 lbs. |
| Big Block, Single Turbo (Up to 88mm) | 3,025 lbs. |
| Big Block, Single Turbo (89mm – 118mm Max) | 3,100 lbs. |
| Big Block, Twin Turbo (Up to 88mm Max) | 3,300 lbs. |
| Diesel 6-Cyl Cummins (106mm Max, .099 Nitrous Jet Limit, Lock-Up Permitted) | 3,375 lbs. |
ALL WEIGHTS ARE MINIMUM WITH DRIVER IN CAR
- F3R-140 and F4X-140 are the only approved 140 blowers
- ProCharger F4-140-1 — PROHIBITED
- ProCharger F4-140-1 "Next Gen" — PROHIBITED
- Only 136mm HartsChargers (HC7-1136-N) are permitted2026 CHANGE
- HartsChargers will be +100 lbs.2026 CHANGE
- HartsCharger weight may be adjusted after on-track performance data2026 CHANGE
| Combination | Min. Weight |
|---|---|
| Small Block, Roots | 2,800 lbs. |
| Big Block, Roots | 3,000 lbs. |
| Small Block, Centrifugal (Up to 122mm) | 2,750 lbs. |
| Small Block, Centrifugal (123mm – 137mm) | 2,850 lbs. |
| Small Block, Centrifugal (138mm – 140mm MAX) | 2,950 lbs. |
| Big Block, Centrifugal (Up to 122mm) | 3,100 lbs. |
| Big Block, Centrifugal (123mm – 137mm) | 3,200 lbs. |
| Big Block, Centrifugal (138mm – 140mm MAX) | 3,300 lbs. |
| Viper V-10 — All Combinations | 3,400 lbs. |
- COMPRESSED AIR SUPERCHARGING (C.A.S.) — PROHIBITED
- 481X, GEN 1-2 HEMI, HEMI HEADED BIG BLOCK POWER ADDER COMBINATIONS — PROHIBITED
- Small Block Maximum Bore Space: 4.500"
- Big Block Maximum Bore Space (Boosted): 4.900"
- Big Block Maximum Bore Space (N/A or Nitrous): 5.000"
| Adjustment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Big Block, Twin Turbocharged All-Billet (Block & Heads) | +25 lbs. |
| Modular Ford Combinations | −100 lbs. |
| HEMI Headed Small Block Combinations | +150 lbs. |
| Centrifugal Supercharger on Gasoline | −50 lbs. |
| Both Cast Heads AND Cast Block (all combos) | −50 lbs. |
| Torque Arm Suspension (original config & location) | −25 lbs. |
| HartsCharger (see Supercharger section) | +100 lbs.2026 CHANGE |
| SB Turbo Non Inline Head | +75 lbs.2026 CHANGE |
Measured from centerline of the most forward front wheel to tip of factory front bumper. Does not include front valence.
| Overhang | Weight Reduction |
|---|---|
| 41–45" | No Weight Break |
| 36–40" | −10 lbs. |
| 31–35" | −20 lbs. |
| 26–30" | −30 lbs. |
| 21–25" | −40 lbs. |
- Only contestants entered in the current event may file a protest
- Protest must be accepted by Series Director by no later than the conclusion of qualifying
- The Warriors Director may accept or reject any protest at his sole discretion
- Protest fee: $500.00 cash
- Protested vehicle will be sealed and inspected prior to the first round of eliminations
- Vehicle must be disassembled and re-assembled by the owner(s) and/or designated crew
- Refusing inspection may result in: removal from competition, 2-race suspension, loss of points for 3 previous events, and removal from the facility
- Only representatives of the protested vehicle and Warriors committee members may be present during inspection
- If found within requirements: protest fee forfeited to protested vehicle's owner
- If found NOT within requirements: protest fee refunded; any infraction is grounds for immediate disqualification
- The Warriors Director has sole discretion on warnings, disqualification, suspension, and/or revocation of competition privileges
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