Titans - 10-5

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TITANS -10.5:
Titans - 10.5 represents true small-tire heritage—built on the original 28×10.5 foundation—combined with modern power under controlled parity. Designed around simple rules and straightforward tech, the class allows multiple combinations to compete on equal footing. Titans 10.5 delivers hard-charging, side-by-side racing and stands as the Clash’s official small-tire battlefield, where competition is tight, speed is real, and costs remain attainable to sustain deep, competitive fields.

"This is the Clash’s official small-tire battlefield, The sweet spot where racing is CLOSE, fast, and affordable"

Class Identity & Intent
Titans - 10.5 represents:

  • True small-tire heritage (OG 28×10.5 spirit)
  • Modern power with controlled parity
  • Simple rules, easy tech
  • Multiple combos capable of winning
  • Exciting side-by-side racing

Race Procedures:

  • Clocks On Format
  • Heads-Up, 1/8-Mile Competition
  • Open to All Combinations
  • .400 Pro Tree
  • Chip Draw Determines Elimination Ladder
  • Mandatory Scale Crossing After Each Pass
  • Crossing the Centerline Results in Disqualification
  • NHRA / IHRA Safety Rules Apply Based on ET and MPH Capability

Tire Rule:

Allowed Tires-
28×10.5 Non-W Slick
26 x 10.5 Slick


Chassis Rules:

Allowed-

  • OEM front frame rails must remain in factory location and be retained from the firewall forward to the strut tower or upper control arm mounting point.
  • Bolt-on front frame sections permitted (Smith Racecraft, Skyview, or equivalent bolt-on designs) “Bolt-on front frame sections must retain OEM wheelbase and OEM spindle location relative to the strut tower/UCA mounts.”
  • Back-half cars allowed
  • Mini tubs allowed
  • One-piece strut/spindle assemblies must bolt directly into the OEM strut tower with no relocation or modification of mounting points.
    Exception: Chevy II bolt-in front clip is permitted.
  • Factory Firewall Location with Factory Engine Location
  • Fiberglass/carbon body panels allowed
  • A completely enclosed floor pan is required. The transmission tunnel must be fully enclosed with metal panels. Open or exposed transmission tunnels are not permitted.

Not Allowed-

  • ❌ Full tube chassis "Any chassis utilizing a full perimeter tube structure forward of the firewall is considered a full tube chassis and is prohibited."
  • ❌ Pro Mod–style chassis
  • ❌ Front frame rail relocation
  • ❌ Any modification that relocates the front spindle forward, rearward, or upward from the factory-designed location is prohibited. Strut and shock mounting points, as well as spindle location, must remain consistent with OEM geometry and original design intent.

Suspension Rules:

  • Wheelie bars NOT allowed / Except 4 cylinder & Rotary Engines.
  • Any rear suspension permitted (4-link, ladder bar, leaf)
  • Coil overs/shocks open
  • Wheelbase must remain within ±1 inches of OEM specification.

Power Adder Rules:
ONE power adder only - Except Import & Diesel

Allowed-

  • Nitrous oxide
  • Turbocharger
  • Centrifugal supercharger
  • Roots supercharger
  • Import Boost + Nitrous
  • Diesel Boost + Nitrous

NOT Allowed-

  • ❌ Dual Power Adders - Except Import & Diesel
  • ❌ Screw superchargers (PSI, Whipple, Kobelco, etc.)
  • ❌ Compound boost (Two compressors in series, one feeds the next)

TITANS 10.5 — WEIGHT TABLE:
All weights include driver after the pass.

Combination | Weight

  • SB NA | 2,325
  • BB NA | 2,625
  • SB Nitrous (OEM Bore Space) | 2,500
  • SB Nitrous (Non-OEM Bore Space) | 2,525
  • BB Nitrous up to 4.84 (OEM Bore Space | 2,875
  • BB Nitrous Over 4.48 (Non-OEM Bore Space) I 3050
  • SB Boost | 3,125
  • SB Boost Twin Turbo | 3,200
  • BB Boost | 3,250
  • BB Boost Twin Turbo | 3,325
  • Import single turbo + nitrous: 3,250
  • Import twin turbo + nitrous: 3,325
  • Diesel single turbo + nitrous: 3,600
  • Diesel twin turbo + nitrous: 3,675

Note:
- Tall-deck big-block engines over 10.200" are permitted with a +50 lb. minimum weight penalty.

- Aftermarket or billet blocks must retain OEM bore spacing for the engine family to be classified as OEM bore space. Bore spacing must be verifiable by manufacturer documentation. In the absence of documentation, the engine will be classified as non-OEM bore space.

- Adjustments will be based on observed performance, data trends, and class participation.


Body Rules:

  • OEM-style body must be retained
  • Must have all body panels
  • Roof and quarter panels must remain OEM-style material
  • One-piece front ends allowed
  • Lexan windows allowed
  • No Pro Mod “laid back” front ends
  • No altered aerodynamics beyond stock-appearing contours
  • All body panels must be present: hood, fenders, doors, roof, quarters, decklid, front & rear bumpers
  • Fiberglass/carbon body panels allowed
  • Must have a dash - Aftermarket ok
  • Working Tail lights / Brake Lights
  • Distance measured horizontally from the front axle centerline to the forward-most point of the front bumper/body may not exceed 45 inches.
    “Forward-most point includes any splitter/air dam.”
    “Front axle centerline measured through spindle center.”

Not Allowed:

  • ❌ Pro Mod silhouettes
  • ❌ Exposed structural areas
  • ❌ Missing body panels

Fuel Rules:

Allowed Fuels-

  • M1 methanol
  • C16, Q16, VP Import, race gas
  • E85
  • Diesel

NOT Allowed-

  • ❌ M5 or oxygenated methanol blends
  • ❌ Nitromethane or nitro blends
  • ❌ Fuel must be nitro-free

Note: Fuel may be tested at promoter’s discretion.

Track Prep Level: Mild Prep

  • Titans 10.5 runs on mild prep, NOT a high-traction radial-prep surface.
  • Track prep is limited to maintaining a consistent, fair surface — NOT full radial-style spraying, dragging, or “glue loading.”

Registration -

  • All Racers Must Be Pre-Registered Prior To Event Date

Test Rentals -

  • Testing Prior to Race Day - When Possible

Engine pan or engine diaper mandatory on all cars –

  • Diaper must provide full engine coverage; pan must have at least 2″ lip and a liquid absorbent pad at bottom of pan.

No Coolant Allowed -

  • Water only, no water wetter allowed. This includes cooling systems and “interchillers”.

No Torch 🔥-

  • To ensure your safety, my safety, my staff’s safety, spectator safety, track crew safety, and other racers’ safety. - you will be disqualified if you torch a nitrous Bottle. Don’t even have a torch with you.