Titans - 275 Drag Radial

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Titans - 275 Drag Radial:

Titans – 275 Drag Radial represents the perfect balance of tradition, performance, and competition—rooted in true small-tire 275 radial heritage while embracing modern power under controlled parity. Built on simple rules and straightforward tech, this class allows multiple combinations to compete for wins, delivering tight, fast, side-by-side racing where consistency, strategy, and driving skill decide the outcome.

"This class delivers tight, fast competition at a cost point that allows strong participation and consistently competitive fields."

Class Identity & Intent:
Titans - 275 Drag Radial represents:

  • True small-tire 275 Radial Heritage (OG 275 radial spirit)
  • Modern power with controlled parity
  • Simple rules, easy tech
  • Multiple combos capable of winning
  • Exciting side-by-side racing

Race Procedures:

  • N/T Format
  • Open to Class & N/T Racers
  • ET Time Slips will be split in Half.
  • Heads-up, 1/8-mile
  • .400 Pro Tree
  • Chip Draw Start's 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 Rules:

Allowed Tires-
275/60/15 Drag Radial "Maximum tire diameter may not exceed manufacturer specification for a 275/60/15."


Not Allowed-

  • ❌ NO Radial wider than a true 275/60/15 footprint
  • ❌ No Slick Tires
  • ❌ No AWD

Promoter reserves the right to inspect and measure tire footprint, diameter, and construction. Any tire deemed outside class intent will be disallowed.

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 required and must remain in the OEM location. Modifications permitted.
  • Factory floor pan required and must remain in the OEM location. Removable transmission tunnel 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-

  • ❌ Big Block Nitrous Over 4.84 /4.900 Cubic Inch
  • ❌ Big Block Boost
  • ❌ Dual Power Adders - Except Import & Diesel
  • ❌ Screw superchargers “Screw superchargers are defined as Lysholm/twin-screw style compressors.”
  • ❌ Compound boost (Two compressors in series, one feeds the next)

TITANS 275 Drag Radial — WEIGHT TABLE:
All weights include driver after the pass.

Combination | Weight

  • SB NA | 2,250 lbs.
  • BB NA | 2,450 lbs.
  • SB Nitrous (OEM Bore Space) | 2,350 lbs.
  • SB Nitrous (Non-OEM Bore Space) | 2,500 lbs.
  • BB Nitrous up to 4.84/4.90 (OEM Bore Space | 2,675 lbs.
  • SB Boost | 2,800 lbs.
  • SB Boost Twin Turbo | 3,000 lbs.
  • Import single turbo + nitrous: 3,025 lbs.
  • Diesel single turbo + nitrous: 3,300 lbs.

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


Deck Height & Bore Space Rules:

  • Maximum Deck Height for all boosted/blown small block combinations is 10.000 inches.
  • Maximum Deck Height for nitrous small block 10.2
  • Maximum Deck Height for All Big Block Combinations is 10.700 inches.
  • Deck height is determined by engine block manufacturer specification. Physical measurement may be required at promoter discretion.
  • 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.
  • Any engine exceeding maximum deck height will be deemed illegal and not eligible for competition.

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: Professional Tight Radial Prep

  • Titans - 275 Drag Radial will compete on a professionally prepared, tight radial racing surface engineered to deliver optimal 275 drag radial performance.
  • Track preparation will prioritize maximum consistency, strong bite, and repeatability, ensuring racers can confidently apply power and compete at a high level.
  • The racing surface will be prepared using modern radial-prep techniques appropriate for a major event, while avoiding excessive glue loading that artificially separates competitors.
  • Prep methods are intended to produce a true, competitive radial surface that rewards chassis efficiency, tuning precision, and driver execution across the field.

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. -Approved heating methods are Hot water Bath and Electric bottle heater.