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MOMS Racing is a non-profit organization of racers, just like you, that have spent a great deal of time and money strictly to promote the sport of heads-up, pro-tree, 5.0/4.6/4.0 Mustang drag racing. Constructive criticism is encouraged, but crybabies are not. If you can't live with our very simple format, then go bracket race!
Eligible cars include those Ford Mustangs & Mercury Capris produced from 1979 to the present, and SVT F150 lightning trucks. Small-block Ford, modular motor, or any factory mustang engines from '79 and up only - No big blocks. Power adders welcome. Full interior, street-type Mustangs are encouraged. No full tube chassis cars allowed unless it's for exhibition purposes, but back-half cars are permitted in some classes. Maximum measured tread width of rear tire not to exceed 15.5 inches. MOMS Racing reserves the right to alter these very liberal rules in the name of even competition.
All racers must pass track safety inspection. i.e. Helmet, roll bars, safety harnesses.
Weight Limit Rule: See classes.
Muffler Rule: Your Mustang must have a closed exhaust system that includes mufflers. Not only does this rule lend itself to the street nature organization, but by all the indications the national sanctioning bodies are mandating this for all classes of competition. (See: Penalty Points)
Protest
Procedure: If you want to protest another competitor's Mustang,
for any reason, you must bring this to the attention of a MOMS Racing
official before the third Qualifying Round. The protested driver
will be made aware of who is protesting and for what at the time of
vehicle inspection. (See: Penalty Points)
Warning!!!: Do not get carried away with protesting each other's
Mustangs. There are trophies and a lot of pride on the line, but
it's not worth the sanity of the MOMS Racing staff.
Heads-up! .4 Pro-tree! Just like the big boys!
Staging at Pro-tree: Courtesy Staging: both drivers must be pre-staged before either car may be placed in a staged position. This allows both drivers an even chance to stage their Mustang.
There will be three rounds of qualifying. You are encouraged to run at least two of the three qualifying rounds. You cannot change classes after the first round of qualifying has started unless we put you in the wrong class.
You will be placed onto the MOMS Racing ladder according to your best qualifying pass. This is your index. It is important that you qualify as fast as you can to get the maximum amount of points. (See: POINTS SYSTEM)
There will be one and only one Elimination Round! Racers will be matched up, #1 Qualifier versus # 2 Qualifier and so on, right down the ladder. This guarantees that you will have a heads-up, pro-tree race against the closest performing competition on the property. Regardless of modifications, races will be close, competitive, and full of fun and excitement.
If you are unable to make the call for the Elimination Round, please let the MOMS Racing representative know!! This information is necessary so that we can match the ladder correctly during the Elimination Round (There will be no single runs during the Elimination Round, except as per rule #15). If you do not report as being ready for competition you will not be called for the final Elimination Round. Even if you cannot make the call for the Elimination Round, you will still receive the points for your best qualifying effort.
Note well: After the third Qualifying round, and before the Elimination round, all drivers will be required to check in with the MOMS Racing officials in the tower and tell us that you intend to run the Elimination round. This is to prevent single runs where the opponent has broke or has left early. There will be no exceptions to the rule. If you don't check in, you won't be called for the Elimination round.
Sand-Bagger Rule: There is a two/two breakout rule in effect! If you go more than two-tenths quicker or 2 MPH faster than your index, you will be determined the loser. If both racers go below their index by this amount, the racer closest to his index will be declared the winner. Let's qualify as fast as we can so the ladder stays competitive. [The only exception to this rule is the race between the top two qualifiers. If you are the #2 Qualifier, and you want to step up your Mustang more than two-tenths or 2 MPH in an effort to beat the #1 Qualifier – GO FOR IT!!!] We don't like having to use this rule, but some people are intentionally holding back till eliminations to try and guarantee a win instead of leaving it up to drinving skill and reaction time.
In the event of an odd number of entrants, the slowest qualifier will have a single run during the Elimination Round.
MOMS Racing reserves the rights to randomly inspect cars for rules violations. Any racer that refuses to subject their car to a visual or mechanical inspection (not a tear-down) may have their points forfeited and be removed from the racing program.
For purposes of determining year-end results and championships, drivers will be considered to be in the fastest class they participated in for a given season. For example, if a driver was in the Drag Radial class all year and then switched to the Street class for the last race, his or her class for year-end points will be Drag Radial. The order of classes, from slowest to fastest for the purpose of this rule is: Street, Drag Radial Limited, Drag Radial, Naturally Aspirated, Power Adder.
Street Class Champion is limited to one consecutive year. Since this is really a beginner class and we want to promote fairness as well as provide a way to rise to the ranks. After winning a Street title the Champion will automatically be promoted into the Drag Radial Limited class the following season. If they get a different car the following season (after one season off) then they will be allowed to compete in Street if they wish provided they meet the rest of the rules for that class.
The bottom line is to be safe and have a great time!! Enjoy the competition!!
All manufacturer's lettering and indentification, plus the appropriate rating must be clearly visible to be deemed a valid street tire.
All manufacturer's lettering and indentification, plus the appropriate rating must be clearly visible to be deemed a valid D.O.T. tire
F-150 Lightnings: While no longer a separate class, they are still welcome to race with MOMS! SBF (351 or 5.4-based) only. Mufflers are required but whatever you want to do after that is up to you!. Your class will be determined by your tire choice and/or power adder selected.
All manufacturer's lettering and indentification, plus the appropriate rating must be clearly visible to be deemed a valid D.O.T. tire
Naturally Aspirated: SBF (302/351 or 4.6/5.4 based) only. Slicks and mufflers required. Any engine modifications are allowed, but no power adders. 2900 pounds minimum with driver.
Power Adder: SBF (302/351 or 4.6/5.4 based) only. Slicks, mufflers, power adders required… whatever you want after that, just make it sick & safe! No complete tube cars please, but back-half cars OK. 2900 pounds minimum with driver.
Safety Rules Summary
Note: This is a brief summary of the safety rules. IHRA rules, track rules and the judgement of NYIRP officials are the final word in any question about what is and what is not legal. This is provided here only for the convenience of the MOMS racers. MOMS Racing will not be held responsible for any erroneous content. It's up to you to make your car comply with the rules.
Basic Car Safety:
13.99 or quicker (any car, convertible or hardtop)
11.49 or quicker
The NHRA ET breakpoint for the above is 11.99. Cars between 11.50 and 11.99 are highly encouraged to step up to the better equipment.
Slicks
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