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Old 12-18-2013, 03:38 PM
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For the latest information please see the following.
http://www.midweststreetfest.com
http://www.facebook.com/midweststreetfest

Hi everyone.
Midwest's Fastest cars come together for a once a year show down. Industry Sponsors, Cash Payouts, and Fast cars is what its all about! Over $6,000 in payout winnings! We put this event on knowing many of our friends in the Midwest region would like a get together for a show down. Like the page https://www.facebook.com/Midweststreetfest for updates. Classes are listed below.
Event will be Held July,26 2014 @ Great lakes Dragaway 100% 1/4 Mile racing
Entry for class will be 50$ (This does not include you entrance fee/tech card) Payouts will increase with event sponsors. Classes below.

Street Car Class

General Rules and Regulations:
-Pro Tree .400
-Heads up
-Red Light You are eliminated
-Match ups with be drawn from a hat at random. Winners will be put back into the Hat and drawn from again next round. Eliminated participants are still free to make Passes Via test and Tune/Grudge. Odd number gets by run but still has to complete a pass
- No changes to the vehicle are allowed after Cruise expect tire pressure, Bottle exchange/Heater, or mounting of Parachute. Tires may be Changed as long as tire is within the required field.
- All Vehicle’s entered must have a valid plate, registration and insurance card (State Legalities) at the time of qualifying cruise.
-All vehicles entered must have a working Alternator and functioning cooling system
-All vehicles will be required to go on a 20min street Cruise to qualify you for this class. No exceptions.
-All Vehicles must have at a minimum of one working windshield wiper.
Vehicle Rules and Regulations:
Body/Chasis: Aftermarket Body parts are limited to: Hood, fender, trunk/hatch, bumpers, body kits, and wings Only! Quarter panels, Doors, frame rails, and chassis must remain OEM Material. No aftermarket or modified firewalls, No one piece front ends. K-members and Notching permitted. Cowl Hoods may not be larger than ½ of the drivers windshield in height.
Lights: Vehicle Must have fully functioning headlights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals.
Windows: Vehicle must have 100% factory OEM style glass windows. No exceptions.
Interior: Must have Factory Dash. Full interior from the drivers forward is required. Driver and passengers seat must be in vehicle. Aftermarket seats permitted. Roll Cage Permitted. Parachute Permitted (install after cruise if it interferes with plates)
Suspension: “Factory Style” Suspension required. All suspension must use factory mounting locations (front and rear) Aftermarket shocks and springs permitted. Wheelie bars, ladder bars are strictly prohibited.
Engine: Vehicle must run a full functioning cooling system including radiator and alternator.
Transmission: Automatic and Manual are both permitted. Trans Breaks are permitted. Shifter if Manual must be H pattern. Air/electric shifters are prohibited. Clutch must be manually engaged/disengaged.
Induction: Multiple power adders permitted. Intercoolers are limited to Air to Air only (Heat exchanger style intercoolers allowed on vehicles equipped with them from the factory)
Drivetrain: Aftermarket Rear ends, spools, ring and pinion, and axles are all permitted. IRS cars may have a Solid axle conversion.
Fuel: Gasoline and ethanol only.
Exhaust: Must Run Muffler(s). Exhaust must exit past the firewall.
Tires: Vehicles must run a DOT approved tire,radial or bias ply no larger than a 28’X10.5 or up to a 325 Radial.
-Tire Exceptions- All Manual transmission cars are allowed to run up to but no larger than a 28”X10.5” Slick. This is for Stick shift cars ONLY! Vehicles that come from the factory with larger tires than in the rules will be allowed to only run up to OEM Width.


Rowdy "85" Class
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General Rules and Regulations:
-Pro Tree .400
-Heads up
-Red Light You are eliminated
-Must qualify to enter. 16 car field. Quickest of qualified cars will be chosen to fill 16 car field. From Qualifying passes names will be placed in a tournament bracket to begin eliminations. Eliminated participants are still free to make Passes Via test and Tune/Grudge. Odd number gets by run but still has to complete a pass
-All vehicles are limited to a 8.5" Tire Maximum

Vehicle Rules and Regulations:
-Body: Tube chassis cars prohibited. Doors must open and close. No one piece front ends
-Lights: Not required
-Windows: Oem Glass or Lexan permitted
-Interior: Must have dashboard. Must conform with tack safety.
-Suspension: Wheelie bars strictly prohibited.
-Engine: No restrictions
-Transmission: Automatic and Manual transmissions are both permitted. Air/electric shifters are prohibited.
-Drive train: Aftermarket Rear ends, spools, ring and pinion, and axles are all permitted. IRS cars may have a Solid axle conversion.
-Fuel: Gasoline/Leaded Fuels, ethanol, methanol permitted. Alcohol prohibited
-Exhaust: No restrictions
-Tires: Limited to 26" X 8.5" Radials, Bias ply, and Slicks all permitted. “W” tires strictly prohibited.


Outlaw 10.5 Class
General Rules and Regulations:
-Pro Tree .400
-Heads up
-Red Light You are eliminated
-Must qualify to enter. 16 car field. Quickest of qualified cars will be chosen to fill 16 car field. From Qualifying passes names will be placed in a tournament bracket to begin eliminations. Eliminated participants are still free to make Passes Via test and Tune/Grudge. Odd number gets by run but still has to complete a pass
-All vehicles are limited to a 10.5" Tire Maximum

Vehicle Rules and Regulations:
-Body: Tube chassis cars prohibited. Doors must open and close.
-Lights: Not required
-Windows: Oem Glass or Lexan permitted
-Interior: No interior required. Must conform with tack safety.
-Suspension: Wheelie bars strictly prohibited.
-Engine: No restrictions
-Transmission: Automatic and Manual transmissions are both permitted.
-Drive train: Aftermarket Rear ends, spools, ring and pinion, and axles are all permitted. IRS cars may have a Solid axle conversion.
-Fuel: Gasoline/Leaded Fuels, ethanol, methanol, and alcohol all permitted.
-Exhaust: No restrictions
-Tires: Limited to 28" X 10.5" Radials, Bias ply, and Slicks all permitted. “W” tires strictly prohibited.


Updates and further information coming soon.

Vendors that are interested in sponsoring the event can PM me for more details. Please visit the facebook page for more information and updates

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Nice but why 8.5 tire?
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Nice but why 8.5 tire?
We wanted to limit the classes down to three per GLDs recommendation and also to have a wide variety for a good mix with each of the classes. The 85 class should offer a lot of exciting races being the main limitation on wheel size.
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We will show up with a couple cars for 10.5, and probably 1 for the 8.5
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For all of the most up to date information please visit the Midwest Street Fest official website and facebook page at the following. We are updating it often with the latest information, sponsors, and class rules and registration.

http://www.midweststreetfest.com
http://www.facebook.com/midweststreetfest



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