6200 lb Modified Gas Pickup 2008 Rules

Maximum weight with driver is 6200 lbs

DRIVERS:
Must be 16 years of age. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license. Drivers shall not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and must drive their trucks in a safe manner at all times when at the pull.

BATTERIES:
Batteries must be securely mounted. They may not be located in the driver’s compartment.

CHASSIS:
Wheel tubs, back-half conversions, tube chassis, etc., are all prohibited.
Must maintain factory wheelbase for that vehicle. Max wheelbase is 133 inches.

BALLAST:
Ballast is permitted. Hanging weights are permitted but must be securely mounted and may not extend more than 60 inches from the center line of the front axle.

DRIVELINE:
An OEM transmission, transfer case, and axles is mandatory. It must have been optioned in a one-ton or smaller pickup.

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
The OEM restraint system is mandatory and must be worn. Or a three inch wide driver restraint system labeled as meeting SFI Spec 16.1.

DRIVESHAFT LOOPS:
All trucks must have at least six inch wide u-joint shields around all drive shafts u-joints, u-joint shields must be constructed out of at least 3/16 inch steel or 5/16 inch aluminum with the u-joint centered in it. In addition there must be at least one drive shaft loop in the middle of each drive shaft.

ENGINE:
The engine block must be oem, no aftermarket or race blocks.
Cast iron heads only.
Gasoline only, race fuel allowed.
No forced induction
No nitrous oxide
Aftermarket cast aluminum intakes allowed, no sheet metal intakes or tunnel rams, single carburetors only.
No Dominator style carburetors.
No fuel injection unless equipped by the factory on that vehicle.
Engine must be mounted in factory location.

EXHAUST:
Open headers allowed, must exit beneath truck.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
A fire extinguisher is mandatory. It must be easily accessible and visible. 2.5 lb dry type only.

HITCH:
Hitch may extend no farther forward than the center of the rear axle. Hook point can be no farther forward than the end of the frame rails. Maximum hitch height at hook point is 26 inches. Hitch must have a minimum hole diameter of 3 1/2 inches for sled hook.

NITROUS OXIDE:
Nitrous oxide is prohibited. No other oxygen extenders are allowed.

REAR SUSPENSION:
Traction bars and devices are permitted. No blocking of rear suspension.

TIRES:
Tires must be DOT street tires. Cut tires are prohibited. A maximum tire diameter of 33 inch.

TRANSMISSIONS:
Transmissions (manual and automatics) must have a transmission blanket/ bell housing meeting SFI 4.1.

Kill Switch:
Truck must be equipped with an ignition kill switch that has a 1 inch ring to attach to the sled at the rear of the truck.