The 2009 Outlaw All Stars Series Season Finale Is Coming To Gateway International Raceway!

The amazingly successful Outlaw All Stars Series at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Illinois, will present its third event of the year with a giant two-day extravaganza on Saturday, October 31st, and Sunday, November 1st, 2009.

The Outlaw All Stars Series Season Finale will be contested with absolutely no changes to the original format and spectator admission will still be only $10! Three heads-up eliminator categories, (Outlaw, Drag Radial and Super Street Eliminators), and five heads-up Index classes, (10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 and 14.0 seconds), will again be offered and, for the first time, two motorcycle eliminator divisions, (a “no rules” Outlaw Bike division and a street bike class competing on a 9.50-second Index), will be included!

Saturday, October 31st, will offer an open Test-and-Tune session from 10 AM until 4 PM, ($20 car and driver entry, $10 spectator admission), and a Gambler’s bracket racing event will be held. The Saturday event will also include the GIR Champions Celebration during which all 2009 Season Point Champions will receive their trophies and jackets.

Sunday, November 1st, will include the Outlaw All Stars Series Season Finale with gates opening at 9 AM, qualifying and timed trials beginning at 10 AM and eliminations beginning at 2:30 PM.

Coverage of the first two Outlaw All Stars Series events can be found on Drag Racing Online.com at DRO May 15th Outlaw All Stars and DRO August 1st Outlaw All Stars.

Once again, many local drag racing sponsors have come together to post bonus cash prizes for the heads-up categories and many past finalists have already indicated they will return for the final event of the year. Steven Biggs, whose turbocharged modular-engined 2004 Mustang clocked a record 7.99-second pass at 177.09 miles per hour in Drag Radial Eliminator during the August 1st event, says he’s coming up from Memphis, Tennessee, to take on all comers!

Thanks to everybody who made a third event possible. For those who have attended the first two races, this is another huge validation of your support. For those who haven’t yet been to an Outlaw All Stars Series program, it’s your chance to be a part of the newest program in area drag racing.

We hope to see even more fans and more great racing at the 2009 Outlaw All Stars Series Finale!


RULES AND INFORMATION

Herein are the rules, format, and entry fee information for the Outlaw All Stars Series at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Illinois. The OASS, designed to offer affordable non-handicapped drag racing on a local level, includes five Index-based Eliminators and three Heads-Up categories for automobiles and one Index-based Eliminator and one Heads-Up category for motorcycles.

The OAS offers very low entry fees for equally modest purses but will accommodate virtually any vehicle. The program and its rules were created with a goal of offering nearly all competitors a class in which to compete without the expense of adding new equipment. All purses will be based on the number of entries in each competition division and will be presented to the winner and runner-up in each class. Purse money will be accrued from all competitors above the basic $20 GIR entry fee for all contestants. Payout to the finalists will be 70% of the total accrued awarded to the winner and 30% of the total accrued awarded to the runner-up in each eliminator category.

All vehicles entered for competition must pass a basic NHRA technical inspection and must comply with all rules for the eliminator category entered as well as the NHRA-mandated regulations for advanced performance including additional safety equipment, chassis construction and driver licensing requirements.


SPECTATORS

Spectator Admission: $10 with children under 12 years admitted free.


GENERAL OUTLAW ALL STARS SERIES REGULATIONS

1. All vehicles in all categories must utilize a body produced by a recognized production automobile manufacturer. Any modifications to bodies are permitted within the parameters of NHRA General Regulations. Hoods are optional.

2. Maximum wheelbase for any vehicle is 130 inches measured from front axle centerline to rear axle centerline. Street roadsters, (left-hand drive), and altered roadsters, (center drive), are permitted in Index categories only.

3. Burnouts under power past the starting line are permitted. (and strongly encouraged), in all heads-up categories. Burnouts under power past the starting line are prohibited in all Index categories.

4. All timed trials and eliminations in all eliminator categories will be conducted utilizing a Pro Start system set at four-tenths of a second duration. “Deep staging” is permitted provided notification is given to starting line personnel by printing the word “DEEP“ on all four windows.

5. All Index Categories will allow all cars entered to compete. All Heads-Up categories will include only the eight quickest qualifiers based on elapsed times recorded during the official qualifying sessions.

6. All pneumatic, electronic and hydraulic throttle stop devices are prohibited in all categories.

7. All electronic ignition interruption devices are prohibited in all categories. RPM controlling systems, (I.e. “Two-steps”), are permitted for starting line use only.

8. All electronic throttle delay driving aides, (i.e., “delay boxes”), are prohibited in all categories. Transmission brakes and transmission brake button release systems are permitted.

9. All categories will compete in quarter-mile competition with the exception of Outlaw Eliminator which will compete in eighth-mile competition.

10. All heads-up categories, (Super Street, Drag Radial and Outlaw Eliminators), will be qualified eight-car fields and will utilize a sportsman pairing format in which the #1 qualifier races the #5 qualifier, #2 races #6, #3 races #7 and #4 races #8 in the first round of competition. Alternates may be inserted into the field and will assume the position of any qualifier unable to compete in eliminations.

11. Eliminations in all Index Eliminators will utilize a random pairing format.

12. In all heads-up categories, (Super Street, Drag Radial and Outlaw Eliminators), lane choice during qualifying will be determined by staging lane position. (Odd-numbered staging lanes dictate a run in the left lane and even-numbered staging lanes dictate a run in the right lane). During eliminations, the lowest qualifier, (based on elapsed time and/or qualifying position), in each pair of the first round will have choice of lanes. After the first round of eliminations, lane choice will be decided on the basis of the lowest elapsed time of the previous round of competition. In case of identical elapsed times, top speed in the previous round of competition will determine lane choice.

13. In all Index categories, lane choice during timed trials and eliminations will be determined by staging lane position. (Odd-numbered staging lanes dictate a run in the left lane and even-numbered staging lanes dictate a number in the right lane). Lane choice between two competitors choosing the same lane will be determined by a coin toss conducted and directed by the Staging Steward.

14. All nonqualifiers in the heads-up categories, (Super Street, Drag Radial and Outlaw Eliminators), are permitted to enter an Index Eliminator of choice at no extra charge prior to the first round of Index Eliminator competition. Outlaw Motorcycle non-qualifiers are permitted to enter the 9.50-second Index Street Bike Eliminator at no extra charge prior to the first round of Index Eliminator competition.

15. All heads-up categories, (Super Street, Drag Radial, Outlaw Motorcycle and Outlaw Eliminators), will utilize a “Break Rule” during eliminations. If a winning competitor cannot return for the next round at any time during eliminations, the opponent of the non-returning entry in the most recent elimination round will be reinstated for the next round of eliminations.

16. Disqualifications during eliminations, ranked in order of severity, are (1) crossing the racetrack centerline or making contact with a retaining wall before the finish line, (2) a redlight start or failing to stage within the allotted time and (3) recording an elapsed time quicker than the posted Index for any category.



INDEX ELIMINATOR CATEGORIES

Fourteen-Second Eliminator: Designation “14.0”
Entry fee: $20
Purse: Trophies to winner and runner-up

All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations on 14.00-second Index using a four-tenths Pro Start system. An elapsed time quicker than the 14.00 Index during eliminations results in disqualification unless an opponent fouls. If both competitors record an elapsed time quicker than the 14.00 Index during an elimination round with no foul starts, the winner will be the contestant recording an elapsed time closer to 14.00 seconds.


Thirteen-Second Eliminator: Designation “13.0”
Entry fee: $20
Purse: Trophies to winner and runner-up

All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations on 13.00-second Index using a four-tenths Pro Start system. An elapsed time quicker than the 13.00 Index during eliminations results in disqualification unless an opponent fouls. If both competitors record an elapsed time quicker than the 13.00 Index during an elimination round with no foul starts, the winner will be the contestant recording an elapsed time closer to 13.00 seconds.


Twelve-Second Eliminator: Designation “12.0”
Entry fee: $25
Purse: Winner and runner-up receive trophies plus monetary awards determined at the rate of $5 per vehicle entered in the category. In example, sixteen entries at $5 per car would produce a purse of $80 paid of which 70% would be paid to the winner, ($56), and 30% would be paid to the runner-up, ($24).

All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations on 12.00-second Index using a four-tenths Pro Start system. An elapsed time quicker than the 12.00 Index during eliminations results in disqualification unless an opponent fouls. If both competitors record an elapsed time quicker than the 12.00 Index during an elimination round with no foul starts, the winner will be the contestant recording an elapsed time closer to 12.00 seconds.


Eleven-Second Eliminator: Designation “11.0”
Entry fee: $30
Purse: Winner and runner-up receive trophies plus monetary awards determined at the rate of $10 per vehicle entered in the category. In example, sixteen entries at $10 per car would produce a purse of $160 paid of which 70% would be paid to the winner, ($112), and 30% would be paid to the runner-up, ($48).

All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations on 11.00-second Index using a four-tenths Pro Start system. An elapsed time quicker than the 11.00 Index during eliminations results in disqualification unless an opponent fouls. If both competitors record an elapsed time quicker than the 11.00 Index during an elimination round with no foul starts, the winner will be the contestant recording an elapsed time closer to 11.00 seconds.


Ten-Second Eliminator: Designation “10.0”
Entry fee: $35
Purse: Winner and runner-up receive trophies plus monetary awards determined at the rate of $15 per vehicle entered in the category. In example, sixteen entries at $15 per car would produce a purse of $240 paid of which 70% would be paid to the winner, ($168), and 30% would be paid to the runner-up, ($72).

All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations on 10.00-second Index using a four-tenths Pro Start system. An elapsed time quicker than the 10.00 Index during eliminations results in disqualification unless an opponent fouls. If both competitors record an elapsed time quicker than the 10.00 Index during an elimination round with no foul starts, the winner will be the contestant recording an elapsed time closer to 10.00 seconds.


Nine-Fifty Street Bike Eliminator: Designation “9.5”
Entry fee: $35
Purse: Winner and runner-up receive trophies plus monetary awards determined at the rate of $15 per vehicle entered in the category. In example, sixteen entries at $15 per car would produce a purse of $240 paid of which 70% would be paid to the winner, ($168), and 30% would be paid to the runner-up, ($72).

Rules: Open to all motorcycles utilizing Department Of Transportation-approved treaded rear tires. Rear tires must carry an official D.O.T. stamp on sidewalls. Any engine modification is permitted including turbocharging, supercharging and nitrous oxide injection. No “wheelie bars” permitted.

All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations on 9.50-second Index using a four-tenths Pro Start system. An elapsed time quicker than the 9.50 Index during eliminations results in disqualification unless an opponent fouls. If both competitors record an elapsed time quicker than the 9.50 Index during an elimination round with no foul starts, the winner will be the contestant recording an elapsed time closer to 9.50 seconds.


HEADS-UP ELIMINATOR CATEGORIES

Super Street Eliminator: Designation “SS”
Entry fee: $35

Rules: Open to all vehicles utilizing untreaded, (“slick”), rear tires of no more than 10.5 inches in width. Any engine modification is permitted including turbocharging, supercharging and nitrous oxide injection. No “wheelie bars” permitted. 10.5W tires are prohibited.

Purse: Winner and runner-up receive trophies plus monetary awards determined at the rate of $15 per vehicle entered in the category. In example, ten entries at $15 per car would produce a purse of $150 paid of which 70% would be paid to the winner, ($105), and 30% would be paid to the runner-up, ($45).

Qualifying rounds will determine the eight quickest qualifiers based on elapsed time. All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations using a four-tenths Pro Start system. In any elimination round, the first vehicle to cross the finish line without committing a foul start or boundary infraction will be declared the winner.


Drag Radial Eliminator: Designation “DR”
Entry fee: $40

Rules: Open to all vehicles utilizing Department Of Transportation-approved treaded rear tires of no more than 13.0 inches in width. Rear tires must carry an official D.O.T. stamp on sidewalls. Any engine modification is permitted including turbocharging, supercharging and nitrous oxide injection. No “wheelie bars” permitted.

Purse: Winner and runner-up receive trophies plus monetary awards determined at the rate of $20 per vehicle entered in the category. In example, ten entries at $20 per car would produce a purse of $200 paid of which 70% would be paid to the winner, ($140), and 30% would be paid to the runner-up, ($60).

Qualifying rounds will determine the eight quickest qualifiers based on elapsed time. All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations using a four-tenths Pro Start system. In any elimination round, the first vehicle to cross the finish line without committing a foul start or boundary infraction will be declared the winner.


Outlaw Motorcycle Eliminator: Designation “OB”
Entry fee: $45

Rules: Open to all motorcycles with any engine or chassis modifications. “Wheelie bars” are permitted.

Purse: Winner and runner-up receive trophies plus monetary awards determined at the rate of $25 per vehicle entered in the category. In example, ten entries at $20 per car would produce a purse of $250 paid of which 70% would be paid to the winner, ($175), and 30% would be paid to the runner-up, ($75).

Qualifying rounds will determine the eight quickest qualifiers based on elapsed time. All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations using a four-tenths Pro Start system. In any elimination round, the first vehicle to cross the finish line without committing a foul start or boundary infraction will be declared the winner.


Outlaw Eliminator: Designation “Outlaw”
Entry fee: $45

Rules: Open to all vehicles with any engine or chassis modifications. “Wheelie bars” are permitted.

Purse: Winner and runner-up receive trophies plus monetary awards determined at the rate of $25 per vehicle entered in the category. In example, ten entries at $20 per car would produce a purse of $250 paid of which 70% would be paid to the winner, ($175), and 30% would be paid to the runner-up, ($75).

Qualifying rounds will determine the eight quickest qualifiers based on elapsed time. All vehicles compete in non-handicapped eliminations using a four-tenths Pro Start system. In any elimination round, the first vehicle to cross the finish line without committing a foul start or boundary infraction will be declared the winner.


AOS EVENT SCHEDULE:

Gates Open: 9:00 AM

Qualifying and Timed Trials Begin: 10:00 AM

Run Order:

Super Street Qualifying Session 1
Drag Radial Qualifying Session 1
Outlaw Qualifying Session 1
Outlaw Motorcycle Qualifying Session 1
9.50 Motorcycle Timed Trial Session 1
10.0 Timed Trial Session 1
11.0 Timed Trial Session 1
12.0 Timed Trial Session 1
13.0 Timed Trial Session 1
14.0 Timed Trial Session 1

Super Street Qualifying Session 2
Drag Radial Qualifying Session 2
Outlaw Qualifying Session 2
Outlaw Motorcycle Qualifying Session 2
9.50 Motorcycle Timed Trial Session 2
10.0 Timed Trial Session 2
11.0 Timed Trial Session 2
12.0 Timed Trial Session 2
13.0 Timed Trial Session 2
14.0 Timed Trial Session 2

Eliminations: 2:30 PM

Super Street Eliminations Round 1
Drag Radial Eliminations Round 1
Outlaw Eliminations Round 1
Outlaw Motorcycle Eliminations Round 1
9.50 Motorcycle Eliminations Round 1
10.0 Eliminations Round 1
11.0 Eliminations Round 1
12.0 Eliminations Round 1
13.0 Eliminations Round 1
14.0 Eliminations Round 1

Heads-Up Semi-finals: 3:45 PM

Super Street Eliminations Round 2
Drag Radial Eliminations Round 2
Outlaw Eliminations Round 2
Outlaw Motorcycle Eliminations Round 1

Final Rounds: 4:50 PM

14.0 Eliminations Final Round
13.0 Eliminations Final Round
12.0 Eliminations Final Round
11.0 Eliminations Final Round
10.0 Eliminations Final Round
9.50 Motorcycle Eliminations Final Round
Super Street Eliminations Final Round
Drag Radial Eliminations Final Round
Outlaw Motorcycle Eliminations Final Round
Outlaw Eliminations Final Round

Secure Event: 5:00 PM

 

Four days away!

The forecast couldn't possibly be better:

 

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SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL OUTLAW ALL STAR COMPETITORS:

Those planning to compete in Outlaw Eliminator, Drag Radial Eliminator, Super Street Eliminator and Outlaw Motorcycle Eliminator need to be aware of the OAS schedule and run order. Gates will open at 9 AM, (or earlier), and qualifying begins at 10 AM with the following schedule:

Run Order:

Super Street Qualifying Session 1
Drag Radial Qualifying Session 1
Outlaw Qualifying Session 1
Outlaw Motorcycle Qualifying Session 1
9.50 Motorcycle Timed Trial Session 1
10.0 Timed Trial Session 1
11.0 Timed Trial Session 1
12.0 Timed Trial Session 1
13.0 Timed Trial Session 1
14.0 Timed Trial Session 1


From the first OAS event, I set up the run order to allow the quickest and fastest cars a shot at the best possible racing surface without having to wait through oildowns or large fields of Index Eliminator machines. This schedule also allows the maximum amount of time before the next round of qualifying and/or eliminations for those in Outlaw, Drag Radial, Super Street and Outlaw Motorcycle.

If you plan to enter these classes, GET TO THE TRACK EARLY. If you miss the first qualifying session, there is no guarantee how many more runs you'll get before qualifying ends. Oildowns and crashes happen, especially at the final event of the year.