FLABOB AIRSTRIP DRAGS RACE ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED. THIS PAGE IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

CARS

Year: Car bodies must be 1934 or older, American made only. (Now accepting later model but will be very select and limited, drag style only)

Engine: American made 4 cylinder and V8 flatheads 1953 or older. OHV 1949-1953, (we will consider engines up to 1960 with vintage speed equipment for the California Drags event), limited though. Late model trans/rears accepted in the later curated and limited entries.

Fuel: Gas only, NO ALCOHOL OR NITRO!

Running gear: trans/rear - 1953 or older for flathead/banger classes. No modern transmissions, disc brakes, rears, alternators, etc.

Wheels & Tires: 15, 16, 17 & 18 inch only. No wood T wheels, no stock Model A wheels.

Paint: Period paint that emulates the early days of racing. No late model graphics, No vinyl stickers or emblems, etc.  Cars can be shiny, primed or have old paint. No sponsorship/advertising allowed on cars or bikes without written consent. 3 racing number maximum. If your car is not lettered/numbered from a previous TROG, please wait until you receive your approved number.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS

All car racers need a DOT half helmet dated within the last 7 years for stupid fast!  Bring vintage as well and well if you desire.  

Cars must have visible race numbers. 3 number maximum. Numbers should appear utilitarian, not modern or fancy. Paint, white masking tape, or shoe polish is also accepted.

No headlights for race. 

No stock body sedans, or closed cab pickups unless heavily modified!!  

Vintage, reproduction parts are accepted. i.e.; frame rails, intakes, cylinder heads, ignition systems, Stromberg carb's, etc. Converted 12 volt generators are ok.  

CLASSES

4 CYLINDER AUTO: All American flathead four cylinder makes/models, and speed vintage equipment are accepted. Overhead valve, trans adapters and 1939 transmissions are acceptable in the banger class! NO Modern Transmissions or parts accepted (unless approved) 

NOTE: This 4-banger class will be limited in size. Only the fastest will survive, or get in! (No slow pokes) all bangers must be hopped up with speed equipment, no exceptions!

FLATHEAD V8: 1932-1953 American flatheads and speed equipment is accepted. NO late-model carbs or alternators are accepted.  All vintage speed equipment and 12 volt converted generators are accepted and preferred.

DRAG/RAIL: All entries must use stock model T or A frames only.  Homemade tube needs to be submitted for approval.  You can not lengthen frames over the stock FORD MOTOR COMPANY length, you may shorten if you wish.  Early homemade tube frames will be accepted.  Wheel base, and or  front/rear axels may move in either direction.  Acceptable engines are, FLATHEAD 4 cyl, FLATHEAD V8, STRAIGHT SIX and OHV 1949-1953.  (1960 and below, limited and only upon approval). No bodies or tin is allowed in the drag class, only a small firewall if desired. 

EARLY OHV: Engines 1960 or older now accepted.  All makes, USA. All cars or trucks will need to be hopped up, cut down or customized in a traditional late 1940s to early 1950s style. Transmissions: 3 speed Ford, Ford banjo rears, And pre 1960 trans and rear’s accepted.  Bodies up to 1941 (for this class only). No modern wide slicks unless pre-approved. Yes… (1960 engines and earlier now considered) for the California Drags! 

GRUDGE MATCHES: RUN FOR FUN, RACE YOUR FRIENDS, BANGER vs V8, sprint car vs motorcycle, etc., anything goes!

BIKES

Modify your bike for racing. No “straight off the street” bikes. No headlights, no full fenders, etc.. Bikes must be “Bobbed” and stripped-down for racing. The idea is to recreate the look and feel of bikes that would be drag racing on the streets or strip, in the late 1940’s and 1950’s. This is NOT a Rat Rod or Steam Punk event! The below specs are for motorcycles from 1930-1947.  Big Twins and 45’s.  (Now accepting Hardtail Panheads, 1957 and below frames, all year panhead engines) 

CLASSES

Big Twin and 45 inch

Year, Make and Model: 1957 or older, American made.  (Will consider  “K” Models or Sportsters, set up in drag formation only)

Engine: 1957 or older. Knucklehead, Panhead, Flathead or other American Overheads - no aftermarket motors, S&S, etc.

General Overall: Period fasteners. No nylon zip ties. No yellow, red etc. plug wires (if you have them, wrap them in black friction tape). No modern hardware. No Billit or modern parts. 

Fuel Tanks: OEM tanks, modified and period smaller tanks (i.e. Wassell, Hummer, etc.) may be accepted upon approval.

Carburetor: Period carburetors. Linkert, other factory or period (1957 and older) carburetors. Absolutely NO LATE-MODEL CARBURETORS…no Mikuni, S&S, etc.

Ignition: Period timers, distributors and magnetos. Exception on magnetos: older Sportster-type, Morris or Joe Hunt type magnetos are OK with approval. No modern-looking magnetos. 

Transmission: Period transmission. No blatantly late-model or aftermarket transmissions. 

Shifting: Period shifters and clutches. Hand shift, foot clutch are acceptable - no later style “Jockey” ratchet lids, no aftermarket chopper style clutch pedals.  Period foot shift conversions (i.e. B&H, Thoro Shift, Speedy Shift) are OK.

Frame: Harley Davidson - OEM Rigid 1957 and earlier. Indian - OEM Rigid or stock sprung rear (40-53).

Forks: Period forks. Harley springer, Indian girder or leaf spring… period hydraulics i.e. Harley Davidson hydra, Indian and Vard are OK. Other period hydraulic forks submit for approval.

Wheels: Period wheels and hubs - no late model hubs. Early aluminum rims are OK.

Brakes: Period mechanical drum - no disk brakes or hydraulic drum brakes. 

Tires: Period tires with period tread for street are OK (i.e. Grasshopper, Firestone ANS, etc.) “Streetable” period slicks are OK only when racing on asphalt. No modern street bike, ninja style tires accepted.

Paint: Period style paint that emulates the time period. No late model tank graphics, emblems, etc. Bikes can be shiny or crusty as long as they are PERIOD CORRECT. No blatant “Rat Rod” or “Steam Punk” style paint jobs. 

Number Plates or Painted Numbers: Rectangular/square plates only with rounded corners. size: 10 X 12 inches.  (No oval plates) Period number plates with racing number clearly visible on both sides of the bike, front fork (if possible). Period style number plates, no yellow plastic Motocross plates with zip-ties. Paint or shoe polish on both sides of the gas tank is OK if you can’t do plates. 

RACER QUESTIONS

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