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Requirements and Specifications

Designation: "P/D" preceded by bike number: reserved for nitro burning, carbureted, high gear dragsters, built specifically for drag racing. Combined weight of motorcycle and rider at the conclusion of a run must equal at least 5.4 pounds per cubic inch including safety gear. The combined weight will be checked at tech. The event winner may be weighed after the final round. Note: You DO NOT have to weigh after each round.

1. Engine

(a) Engine:

Must keep design features of Harley-Davidson engines (45°‑ pushrod V-Twin). Pushrod after market heads, including four-valve, are legal. Single engine up to 122 c.i. displacement. Carbureted only. Crankcase and all fluid tanks must have vent tubes routed to an overflow can or have a non-spill breather system. 'Bellypan' scattershield under engine is mandatory. Cylinder head restraint system mandatory. Must meet SFI spec 46.1. Starting in 2006 Restraints must be re-certified, and every 2 years thereafter.

(b) Fuel System:

Fuel shut-off valve is mandatory. The use of fuel enrichners or lean outs are permitted. Carburetors and lean out/enricheners/lean outs must be positioned in the carburetter body only. They may not be placed in the intake manifold or heads. Lean out/enrichner systems may be activated by any mechanical, electrical or pneumatic means. Accelerator pumps are allowed using the following guidelines: accelerator pumps must be gravity fed, force feeding or pressurization is not allowed, accelerator pumps must be actuated mechanically by the throttle using linkage or a cable.

(c) Fuel:

Nitromethane, no nitrous-oxide and nitromethane combinations, no propylene oxide.

2. Drive Train
(a) Chain and/or belt guards mandatory.

Must have front and rear guards to cover the width and at least the top run of the center line of the sprocket of any chain or belts. Chain guard should be constructed from .060 inch steel or .125 inch aluminum mounted on at least two points that are securely mounted. Rear mounting point to be no more than six inches in front of rear axle. No clamps or tie straps.

(b) Clutch:

Any centrifugal and/or RPM controlled clutch may be used. The clutch must be self-contained. No fluid or electrical inputs may control the operation of the clutch. (Clutch must have strong protective covering.) Guard must be .060 steel or 1/8 inch aluminum.

(c) Transmission:

High gear only.

3. Suspension and Brakes
(a) Brakes:

Front and rear hydraulic type brakes are mandatory. Minimum rotor size is 9 inch diameter x .125 inch thickness. Rotors may be drilled only if minimum diameter and thickness are maintained.

(b) Controls:

Handlebars must be at least 20 inches overall with grips removed. Handlebar controls must be located in a safe, workable position and mounted in a safe craftsman-like manner. Snap back throttle return mandatory. Foot pegs and brake pedal may be rear set. Any brake that can be operated from the legal foot peg location, with the foot on the peg, will be permitted.

(c) Suspension:

Front suspension minimum fork diameter 32 mm with a minimum travel of two inches. Steering dampener mandatory. Rear suspension not recommended.

(d) Wheelie Bars:

Mandatory. Wheels must be non-metallic. Minimum specified construction of .75 inch chome moly and .058 wall thickness. Maximum length 130", measured from centre of rear axle to centre of wheelie bar wheel axle.

4. Frame
(a) Frame:

Any type permitted. Frame material must be 4130 chrome moly. All frames must be mig or tig welded. Main rails must have a minimum diameter of 1 inch and all major frame tubing must have at least .058 inch wall thickness. Rake angle must be at least 35 degrees.

(b) Wheelbase: 68 inches minimum length.

(c) Ground Clearance:

Minimum of two inches with rider on bike and 10 P.S.I. in rear tire. (including exhaust)

5. Wheels and Tires
(a) Wheels:

Front wheel: minimum diameter 16 inches; maximum diameter 19 inches. Rear wheel: minimum diameter 15 inches; maximum diameter 18 inches.

(b) Tires:

Must be specified for racing use by manufacturer. Minimum front tire width is three (3) inches. Maximum rear tire width is eleven (11) inches. Automotive tires permitted.

6. Body
(a) Body:

No body parts are necessary. Seat, tail section and rear fender may be incorporated into one unit.

(b) Fenders:

Front fender optional. Rear fender must cover the full width of the rear tire and extend behind the rear axle and forward below seat position.

(c) Fairing:

Permitted. Highly recommended that fairing be mounted solidly to frame.

7. Electrical
(a) Ignition:

Any ignition system is permitted. Must be equipped with a positive ignition cut-off, attached to the rider with a lanyard of rawhide, wire, etc. Cut-off must be connected to the primary side of the ignition circuit.

(b) Charging System: Optional.

(c) Starting System:

Must be external electric starter; roller or push starts prohibited. Battery covers required for starter cart/vehicle.

(d) Control Switches:

Must be mounted and constructed in a safe, craftsmanlike manner.

(e) Computers:

Only data gathering computers are allowed.

8. Rider
(a) Credentials:

Starting in 2007 only CMDRA Licenses will be accepted if you’re running 9.99 or quicker. Application and physician’s physical forms available at the CMDRA office.

Valid CMDRA Pro Competition license with fuel endorsement required.

(b) Helmet: Full face helmet meeting Snell 00. Must have Snell tag.

(c) Protective Clothing:

Must have full leathers. Chest Protection mandatory; must meet SFI 46.1 specification. Two piece suits (jacket and pants) must be joined with a zipper at the waist. Must have leather boots/shoes which cover above ankle. Must have leather gloves. All protective clothing must be in good condition.

Full finger leather gloves with knuckle armor and palm reinforcement, one piece or full circumference zippered leather suit with knee, elbow and shoulder armor or reinforcement, spine/back protector and above the ankle leather boots with toe area reinforcement are required.