DRAG SHOWDOWN ~ DYNO SHOOTOUT ~ CAR SHOW ~ SCENIC CRUISE

DRAG SHOWDOWN

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One of the best 1/4 mile drag strips on the entire east coast
has been rented out specifically for MAXUS 09!

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Racing Highlights:

 With the extremely hot temperatures, the air density altitude was roughly 2100 feet above sea level. This makes it incredibly difficult to achieve low 1/4 mile times and produce engine horsepower. But, even with the harsh conditions, the MAXUS 09 Drag Showdown was a huge success!

Jim Edwards drove all the way from Canada to race in this event. He put down the fastest time of the day of 11.28 @ 123mph with his 95 Maxima VQ35 while spraying nitrous. He also went on to win the Nissan Unlimited class and Quick 8 at the end of the day!

Aaron Kimball of NWP Engineering made his way from North Carolina to be at this event after spending the entire winter completing the 92 Maxima VQ35 engine swap. After qualifying 2nd next to Jim Edwards' All Motor 95 Maxima, he went on to beat him in the finals with a 12.80 to his 12.88. The margin of victory was only 8 thousandths of a second due to Jim's quick reaction time. The cars appeared to be dead locked the entire way down the track. It was definitely the single tightest and most exciting race the entire day with the NWP Engineering car only winning by exactly 1 foot and 3 inches! Aaron's best All Motor time of the day was a 12.76 at 108mph.

Results:

GENERAL RULES & INFORMATION

1. SN 90 or newer helmet mandatory on all entries running 13.99 or quicker
2. Batteries must be securely mounted.
3. Major body panels must remain on vehicle, such as, hood, fenders, doors, trunk lids, etc., in order to ressemble a car, and may be replaced by lightweight replacement panels.
4. All racing will be Heads-Up with 4 tenths Pro Tree. The first car to cross the finish line wins the round.
5. First-round eliminations are based on a ladder using the fastest time trial ET (i.e. In the first round, the #1 qualifier races the last place qualifier)
6. 103 unleaded as well as a large selection of leaded race fuels are available at track (see MIR's website for details)
7. Racers may participate in more than one class for an extra $10 per class as long as they qualify under the Class Rules. Fee payable at the MAXUS registration table.

2009 IHRA Rulebook
PDF Format - Courtesy of MIR

CLASS RULES

MAXIMA UNLIMITED

Designed for Maximas with minimal restrictions.

ENGINE:
Engine swaps permitted.

EXHAUST:
Open exhaust permitted.

NITROUS OXIDE, SUPERCHARGER, TURBOCHARGER:
All forms of power adders permitted.

TIRES:
Racing slicks and rear skinnies permitted. Space-saver non-DOT approved spares prohibited.

INTERIOR:
Upholstery, headliners, carpet, OEM dashboard, etc optional. Must be equipped with one seat minimum for driver.

BODY:
OEM glass may be replaced with Lexan or other shatterproof material, minimum thickness 1/8-inch.

ALL MOTOR MAXIMA UNLIMITED

Designed for Maximas with minimal restrictions. Naturally aspirated only. Power adders of any kind prohibited. Nitrous bottles are not allowed anywhere inside the vehicle.

ENGINE:
Engine swaps permitted.

EXHAUST:
Open exhaust permitted.

TIRES:
Racing slicks and rear skinnies permitted. Space-saver non-DOT approved spares prohibited.

INTERIOR:
Upholstery, headliners, carpet, OEM dashboard, etc optional. Must be equipped with one seat minimum for driver.

BODY:
OEM glass may be replaced with Lexan or other shatterproof material, minimum thickness 1/8-inch.

3L MAXIMA ALL MOTOR STREET

Designed for full-bodied street driven Maximas with full exhaust and interior. Naturally aspirated only. Power adders of any kind prohibited. Nitrous bottles are not allowed anywhere inside the vehicle.

ENGINE:
Engine displacement must be 3.0L or less. Engine swaps 3.0L or less permitted and must be produced by Nissan.

EXHAUST:
All exhaust must flow through functioning muffler(s); must exit behind rear tires.

TIRES:
DOT approved radial tires, front and rear, mandatory. Rear skinnies prohibited.

INTERIOR:
Complete interior, including dashboard, door panels, headliner, carpet, etc mandatory. Rear seat, spare tire, OEM jack, and trunk liner may be removed. Two front seats mandatory. Aftermarket seats permitted.

BODY:
Windshield and all windows must retain OEM safety glass.

2002+ MAXIMA ALL MOTOR STREET

Designed for full-bodied street driven Maximas within model years 2002-2009. Must retain full exhaust and interior. Naturally aspirated only. Power adders of any kind prohibited. Nitrous bottles are not allowed anywhere inside the vehicle.

ENGINE:
Engine displacement must be 3.5L or less. Engine swaps 3.5L or less permitted and must be produced by Nissan.

EXHAUST:
All exhaust must flow through functioning muffler(s); must exit behind rear tires.

TIRES:
DOT approved radial tires, front and rear, mandatory. Rear skinnies prohibited.

INTERIOR:
Complete interior, including dashboard, door panels, headliner, carpet, etc mandatory. Rear seat, spare tire, OEM jack, and trunk liner may be removed. Two front seats mandatory. Aftermarket seats permitted.

BODY:
Windshield and all windows must retain OEM safety glass.

NISSAN UNLIMITED

Designed for all Nissan vehicles with minimal restrictions. FWD, AWD, and RWD platforms permitted.

ENGINE:
Engine swaps permitted.

EXHAUST:
Open exhaust permitted.

NITROUS OXIDE, SUPERCHARGER, TURBOCHARGER:
All forms of power adders permitted.

TIRES:
Racing slicks and skinnies permitted. Space-saver non-DOT approved spares prohibited.

INTERIOR:
Upholstery, headliners, carpet, OEM dashboard, etc optional. Must be equipped with one seat minimum for driver.

BODY:
OEM glass may be replaced with Lexan or other shatterproof material, minimum thickness 1/8-inch.

NISSAN ALL MOTOR STREET

Designed for full-bodied street driven Nissans. FWD, AWD, and RWD platforms permitted. Must retain full exhaust and interior. Naturally aspirated only. Power adders of any kind prohibited. Nitrous bottles are not allowed anywhere inside the vehicle.

ENGINE:
Engine swaps prohibited.

EXHAUST:
All exhaust must flow through functioning muffler(s); must exit behind rear tires.

TIRES:
DOT approved radial tires, front and rear, mandatory. Rear skinnies prohibited.

INTERIOR:
Complete interior, including dashboard, door panels, headliner, carpet, etc mandatory. Rear seat, spare tire, OEM jack, and trunk liner may be removed. Two front seats mandatory. Aftermarket seats permitted.

BODY:
Windshield and all windows must retain OEM safety glass.

GRUDGE CLASS

A non-elimination, test-and-tune class designed for any vehicle type attending our event. Driver must be a Maxima enthusiast. :) Advance class registration not required.

QUICK 8

Designed to showcase the 8 quickest cars at MAXUS 09. All entries are permitted regardless of vehicle manufacturer, including non-Nissan entries in the Grudge Class. Advance class registration not required.

After all elimination rounds are finished, the 8 quickest vehicles of the day will be determined and will meet for an 'all out', 'no holds barred', heads up challenge! Proper driver etiquette is still encouraged.

The first round of eliminations will utilize a ladder system based on your quickest ET of the day. The first car to cross the finish line wins the round.

Who will be the quickest driver at MAXUS 09?