the International Hot Rod Association announced a brand new, entry-level sportsman index class that will be run at four select Nitro Jam events in 2015.
The new class, currently labeled the No Throttle Stop (NTS) 11.50 class, will be run at four events in 2015 and will feature heads-up index racing for racers without the need for additional expenditures.
"This class will be a way to introduce heads-up racing to a large number of No Box competitors who want to try 'old school' index racing without major changes to their vehicles," said Skooter Peaco, VP of Race Operations. "We will be testing the viability of the class in four distinct regions on the IHRA's Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series. We look forward to seeing how this class develops throughout the year."
The NTS 11.50 class will be run in conjunction with the Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series events at San Antonio Raceway (March 13-14), Bradenton Motorsports Park (April 17-18), Maryland International Raceway (June 19-20) and US 131 Motorsports Park (August 7-8) and will provide a great new option for No Box racers to compete during IHRA national event weekends.
Among the major rules for the new class, NTS 11.50 will prohibit delay boxes and throttle stops, while mechanical fixed or "restrictor plate" style methods of slowing the car will be allowed. To help grow the class, IHRA memberships will not be required for the first year. [11/20/14]
