NMC

CLASS DESIGNATIONS & INDEX

AA/NMC 10.00
A/NMC 10.50
B/NMC 11.00
C/NMC 11.50
D/NMC 12.00
E/NMC 12.50
F/NMC 13.00
G/NMC 13.50
H/NMC 14.00
I/NMC 14.50

Class Description

Nostalgia Muscle Car is an index-style foot brake only class for the year models, body
styles, and engine combinations, which are listed below. Classification will be based on a
visual inspection and an e.t. range.
All qualifiers in Nostalgia Muscle Car must have a valid elapsed time recorded to be
placed into eliminator competition. Nostalgia Muscle Car racing will be conducted at all
drag racing events (see race schedule).

Accepted Products:

Accepted Products Deadline: NMCA will accept requests from manufacturers to have
new products considered for addition to 2009 accepted lists only up until November 10,
2009. After this date, NMCA will consider manufacturer requests for new products for
the 2010 season.

Qualifying Information, Ladder Type, & Tree

All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, .500 Full Tree, Handicap Start.

ELIGIBLE YEAR MODELS AND BODY STYLES

The following is a list of cars/engines, which are allowed to compete in the Nostalgia
Muscle Car class:
• 64 – 79 AMC Corporation All Body Styles & Models, All V8 AMC
• 60 – 79 Buick Corporation All Body Styles & Models, All V8 BUICK
• 55 –79 Chevrolet Corporation All V8 Body Styles & Models Permitted CHEVROLET
• 55 – 79 Chrysler Corporation All Body Styles & Models, All V8 MOPAR
• 55 – 79 Pontiac Corporation All Body Styles & Models, All V8 PONTIAC
• 55 – 79 Ford Corporation All Body Styles & Models, All V8 FORD
• 60 – 79 Mercury Corporation All Body Styles & Models, All V8 MERCURY
• 60 – 79 Olds Corporation All Body Styles & Models, All V8 OLDSMOBILE

NMC Classes

All NMC class participants must declare & have posted the NMC class of choice prior to
the 1st scheduled qualifying run in their respective eliminator or at the time of technical
inspection. If you fail to declare your index, you will automatically be placed in the “A”
index class. No change of class is permitted after the first scheduled qualifying round for
the respective eliminator.

Class Guidelines NOSTALGIA MUSCLE CAR

1: ENGINE

1.1 COOLING SYSTEM

RADIATOR: OEM production-style or aftermarket radiator is required and must be
mounted in stock location. Stock core support is required.
Water pump: Any aftermarket (belt drive or electric drive) pump permitted.
COOLING FANS: Any permitted.

1.2 ENGINE

ENGINE: OEM engine or OEM stock appearing engine must be declared and available
for particular year, make, and model. Displacement of engine not a tech item, but the
engine must resemble OEM of same engine family. Example: 65 Chevrolet Biscayne
w/283 engine may claim a 327 engine and participate because a 283 closely resembles a
327 and mounts with exact same brackets. Engine swapping permitted.
Any internal engine modifications permitted.

1.3 EXHAUST

EXHAUST: All entries allowed to use tubular headers. Adapter plates permitted to bolt
headers to cylinder head. Exhaust must be directed out of car body, away from driver and
fuel tank.

1.3a) HEADERS & COLLECTORS: Any headers and/or collectors permitted.

1.3b) EXHAUST TUBING/SIZE: Any tubing size permitted.

1.3c) TAILPIPE & EXHAUST RULES: Not required.

1.3d) MUFFLER REQUIREMENTS: Not required.

1.5 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM

DELIVERY SYSTEM: Fuel cells, electric or mechanical fuel pumps, pressure regulators,
and any line size permitted. Fuel pump must shut off with a master electrical switch.
Stock gas tank (if used) must be retained in factory location. Modified fuel pickups &
outlet permitted.
Aftermarket/fabricated fuel tank or cell permitted. Must be located in trunk area. If tank
or fuel filler is inside trunk, a bulkhead of minimum .032” aluminum or .024” steel must
be used between trunk and driver compartment, and tank must be vented to outside of
car. When used, fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the fuel cell that is
outside the trunk floor. Non-metallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame. See
NHRA General Regulations Section 1.5.

1.6 GASOLINE

GASOLINE: Gasoline is the only permitted fuel in NMC classes.
ALCOHOL: Prohibited.
NITROUS OXIDE: Prohibited.

1.9 OIL SYSTEM

Oiling System: Dry-sumps prohibited. Oil pump must remain in stock location. Oil pan
capacity may be increased.

1.10 SUPERCHARGER

SUPERCHARGER: Prohibited unless Factory Installed.

1.15 BLOCK

BLOCK: Cast iron or aluminum aftermarket blocks permitted, but must retain original
external appearance.

1.16 ENGINE LOCATION\ MOUNTS

ENGINE LOCATION\ MOUNTS: Engine must be in stock location. Block and/or heads
must not touch stock firewall. Firewall must be in stock location. Solid engine mounts
permitted.

1.17 HEADS

HEADS: Aftermarket cylinder heads permitted, but must retain original overall
appearance for engine declared. Any internal cylinder-head modifications permitted.

1.18 VALVETRAIN

VALVETRAIN: Any valve train permitted with the following restrictions: exposed
aftermarket gear or belt drives prohibited. Any timing device must fit beneath the stock
type front timing cover.

1.19 CARBURETOR

CARBURETOR: OEM style two 4 barrel or three 2 barrel carburetors permitted if
offered as factory or dealer option in addition to those options listed in “Eligible Year
Models and Body Styles”. Carburetors are restricted to the following manufactures:
Holley, Edelbrock, Carter, Rochester, Demon and Ford-Autolite-Motorcraft. Choke horn,
choke plate, choke shaft, choke linkage, and choke mechanism may be removed.
Maximum carburetor size limited to 950 cfm for big block vehicles and 850 cfm for
small block vehicles. Internal carburetor modifications permitted.

1.20 FUEL INJECTION

FUEL INJECTION: Vehicle originally equipped with fuel injectors may replace original
OEM units with unit of the same manufacture, basic design, performance and
appearances the original unit or factory superceded unit.

1.21 INTAKE MANIFOLD

INTAKE MANIFOLD: Manifold restricted to factory cast iron, OEM cast aluminum, or
aftermarket cast aluminum units. Any single plane (360 degree) or dual plane (180
degree) unit permitted which does not extend carburetor(s) above plane of hood. OEM
style two 4 barrel or three 2 barrel intake manifolds permitted if offered as factory or
dealer installed option.

1.22 SOLENOIDS

SOLENOIDS: Prohibited.

1.23 TURBOCHARGER

TURBOCHARGER: Prohibited.

1.24 AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER

AFTERCOOLERS/INTERCOOLER: Prohibited.

2: DRIVETRAIN

2.3 CLUTCH

CLUTCH: Clutch operation must be manually applied and disengaged with foot during
run, without the assist of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices. Multi stage, variable
release, or lock up type of any description is prohibited. Throwout bearing must release
all fingers or levers simultaneously.

2.4 DRIVESHAFT

Driveshaft: Any permitted.

2.11 REAREND

REAREND: Any automotive type rearend permitted.

2.12 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS: OEM or aftermarket transmissions with a maximum of 4
forward speeds permitted. Clutchless transmissions prohibited. All shifts must be made
manually without the aid of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic devices. Starting line rev
limiters prohibited. Torque converters not permitted with this type transmission.

2.13 PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS

PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS: Prohibited.

2.14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

(OEM American transmissions or replicas of OEM American transmissions that use
planetary gears)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Automatic transmissions originally produced by any
American automobile manufacturer or replicas of an automatic transmission produced by
any American automobile manufacture mandatory. Lock-up transmissions/torque
converters prohibited. Transmission-to-engine adapters permitted. All shifts must be
made manually without the aid of electric or pneumatic devices.
Transbrake prohibited. In those classes that prohibit trans-brakes the following will be
used to enforce the rule. A competitor may elect to leave the trans-brake solenoid
installed in the transmission, however any/all physical wiring must be removed to the
solenoid while the vehicle is in competition.
Starting line rev limiters prohibited. Clutch not permitted with this type transmission.

3: BRAKES & SUSPENSION

3.1 BRAKES

BRAKES: The braking system may be upgraded. All cars must have front and rear
hydraulic brakes. Automated brakes or any type of traction control is prohibited.
Application and release of brakes must be a function of the driver’s foot. Line loc
permitted on front wheels only. Any other electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic device in the
system is prohibited.

3.2 SHOCK ABSORBERS

SHOCK ABSORBERS: each vehicle in competition must be equipped with one
operative shock absorber for each sprung wheel. Shock absorbers may be either hydraulic
or friction type, securely mounted and in good working order.

3.3 STEERING

STEERING: Manual or power assisted aftermarket steering system in stock location
mandatory.

3.4 SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION: Stock type front suspension required for body used. Travel
limiters permitted. Aftermarket springs permitted. Aftermarket, direct replacement bolt
in, tubular A-arms permitted.
REAR SUSPENSION: Factory spring arrangement must be retained for body used. Leaf
springs may be moved inboard for tire clearance. Coil spring vehicles may beef stock
control arms or use aftermarket heavy-duty adjustable replacement control arms.
Aftermarket springs permitted. Only bolt-on traction devices permitted. Aftermarket
weld-on ladder bars, 4-link systems, and coil-over suspensions prohibited.

3.6 WHEELIE BARS

WHELLIE BARS: Prohibited.

4: FRAME

4.4 FRAME

FRAME: Stock, unaltered frame rails required in front subframe. Tubular or rectangular
crossmembers and/or “X” bracing permitted. Stock rear subframes required. If the stock
rear frame is notched, a piece of the outer frame may be removed for tire clearance only.
All notched area of frame rail must be re-covered in steel plate. The inner frame section
must remain unaltered. Rear frame rail may not be sectioned. Subframes on unibodied
cars may be joined under car. Maximum size material to be used; 2×3x1/8 inch
rectangular tubing. If connector protrudes through floor, floor must be completely welded
to connector.

4.5 GROUND CLEARANCE

GROUND CLEARANCE: Minimum 3 inches from front of vehicle to 12 inches behind
centerline of front axle; 2 inches for remainder of vehicle, except oil pan and exhaust
headers.

4.12 WHEELBASE

WHEELBASE: Must retain stock wheelbase with a maximum variation from left to right
and front to back of 1 inch.

5: TIRES & WHEELS

5.1 TIRES

TIRES–FRONT: Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
TIRES–REAR: Street type or drag slicks required. Maximum actual measured tire size is
as follows: Actual measured tread of tire is limited to 11.5 inches. Tire width will be
measured after conclusion of run at scale area. Outside of rear tire must be within 3.5” of
the inside of the fender at widest point. Tire tread may not extend outside fenders.

5.2 WHEELS

WHEELS: Spindle-mount front wheels prohibited.

6: INTERIOR

6.1 INTERIOR

Interior, GENERAL: Must maintain stock appearance; including factory OEM
dashboard, headliner, & steering column cover. Heater/air conditioners may be removed.

6.4 CARPET

CARPET: Floor and tunnel where visible must be upholstered or carpeted. Headliner
required.

6.5 SEATS

SEATS: Upholstered OEM or aftermarket seats (2) in stock location are required. Rear
seat may be removed when roll bar/roll cage is installed; area must be carpeted or
upholstered.

6.6 DOOR PANELS

DOOR PANELS: Door panels must be covered and stock appearing.

6.7 STEERING COLUMN

STEERING COLUMN: Stock O.E.M. or stock type steering column required.
Removable steering wheel permitted.

6.8 GAUGES

GAUGES: Aftermarket gauges may be installed in factory dash.

6.9 PEDALS/PEDAL LOCATION

PEDALS/PEDAL LOCATION: Stock type pedals, linkage, and location required.

7: BODY

BODY: Body must retain original type headlights, turn signals, and chrome. OEM or
OEM reproduction steel quarter panels and deck lid required. Original appearing
fiberglass bumpers and hood/scoop permitted. The body must be finished & painted.

7.1 ADVERTISING

GRAPHICS/LETTERING: Graphics/lettering for advertising or creative purposes
permitted on entire body.
CONTINGENCY DECALS: In order to be eligible for NMCA-Edelbrock official
contingency program, all contingency decals are required to appear only on the rear
quarter windows or rear window in a clear and organized fashion. Contingency decals
may not be overlapped or modified. Other decals and sponsorship (non-contingency) may
appear on bodywork, front end, and on windows.
NMCA-Edelbrock REQUIRED DECALS: The following decals are required for
competition in NMCA-Edelbrock events.
NMCA-Edelbrock Windshield Decal – must be installed on top of windshield. This
NMCA-Edelbrock decal must be the only decal on top of windshield. Other vehicle
sponsor decals may be placed at base of windshield.
NMCA-Edelbrock 2009 Drag Racing Series “Side” Decals – must be installed on each
side of vehicle on quarter windows.
Class Sponsor Decal – class sponsor decal must be installed on base of windshield on the
passenger side.
Permanent Numbers – permanent numbers are required for competition in this class.

7.2 SPOILERS, WINGS

SPOILERS, WINGS: Aftermarket wings and/or spoilers prohibited.

7.5 FIREWALLS

FIREWALLS: Stock firewall in stock location mandatory.

7.6 FLOOR/TRUNK PAN

FLOOR/TRUNK PAN: Complete stock floor in stock location mandatory. Floor/Trunk
Pan modifications permitted for clearance purposes of wheel tubs and fuel cell
installation.

7.7 HOOD/SCOOP

Hood/Scoop: OEM or original appearing fiberglass hood permitted. Hoodscoops limited
to OEM equipment or period style. Hood scoop may be no higher than 4 inches from
hood surface. The entire induction system must be completely covered by hood or scoop,
which must be part of the vehicle hood.

7.9 WINDSHIELDS/WINDOWS

Windshield/Windows: Must be OEM safety glass. All windows must be operative.

7.10 BUMPERS

Bumpers: OEM or OEM reproduction steel or fiberglass bumpers required.

7.11 FENDER SPLASH PANS

Fender Splash Pans: OEM or OEM reproduction full-fender splash pans required. Splash
pans may be trimmed to allow clearance for headers.

7.12 GRILLE

Grille: A full-production grille is required for the body style used. Covering in front of or
behind the grille prohibited.

7.13 WHEEL WELLS

INNER Wheelwells: Aftermarket wheeltubs permitted. Material used to add to the width
of the inner wheelwell may be steel or aluminum.
OUTER FENDERS: Leading and trailing edges of fenders may be trimmed for tire
clearance, maximum 2”.

7.14 RAM AIR

Ram Air: All aftermarket or fabricated ram-air units permitted.

7.15 DOORS

Doors: Driver and passenger doors must be functional and operable from inside and
outside of vehicle.

8: ELECTRICAL

8.1 BATTERY

BATTERY: Battery may be relocated. Charging system optional.

8.3 IGNITION

IGNITION: Ignition systems limited to the following: OEM, Holley “HP” Annihilator,
MSD 6 & 7 Series, Mallory HyFire 3RL1, Accel Blueprint & 300+, Crane Fireball HI-6,
and Pertronix Flame Thrower. No accessories may be added or included to program
timing changes except for start-up retard. Any timing changes must be made by
mechanically adjusting distributor or factory stock vacuum advance. Crank triggers and
magnetos prohibited. Engine rev limiters, top end only, permitted.

8.5 STARTER

STARTER: All entries must be self-starting with on-board starter.

9: SUPPORT GROUPS

Bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, two-steps, and
throttle stops prohibited. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic
that permits the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting
line is prohibited.

9.2 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS\DATA RECORDERS ONBOARD

DIAGNOSTICS/DATA RECORDERS: Onboard diagnostics and data recorders used to
monitor and record parameters such as a driveshaft speed, acceleration, nitrous timing,
chassis strain, suspension travel etc., prohibited. Wide band oxygen sensors permitted.
“Playback” tachometers permitted. Laptops prohibited in vehicle.

9.8 TOW VEHICLES

TOW VEHICLES: Vehicles may not be towed in or to staging lanes. Vehicles may not
be towed from the return road.

10: DRIVER

10.4 CREDENTIALS

CREDENTIALS: See general regulations.

11: CLASS & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

It is the participant’s responsibility to familiarize oneself with the class requirements as
found in the 2009 NMCA-Edelbrock rulebook and the safety requirements as found in
the 2009 NHRA rulebook.
The participant agrees that the participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to
ensure the safety of participant’s vehicle and to ensure that participant complies with all
applicable NHRA & NMCA-Edelbrock rules. The participant agrees that participant is in
the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant’s vehicle,
equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable
NHRA & NMCA-Edelbrock rules.

12: STREET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

Headlights and tail lights for year & make of body used mandatory. Head lights & tail
lights required to be functional.

13: WEIGHT

WEIGHT: Weight is not a tech item however excessive lightening as determined by the
tech officials will not be permitted.