We have the Waldo car show and toy drive coming up December 11th. The car show starts at 10:00 a.m. and goes to 2:00 p.m. with awards at 2:30. Registration is from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and this is an open show for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and there will be food available on site as well as live music
It's a $15 entry fee or bring a toy for Santa to deliver... This car show is for a good cause and I thought it would be a good idea to meet up and cruise out together.

The plan is to cruise into Frank and Fred's shop between 7:30 am and 7:50 am, and then cruise out at 8 am, all together to Waldo.

Meet at:
2936 NE 19th Dr A, Gainesville, FL 32609

Meet up time:
7:30am to 7:50am

Cruise time: 7:55am to 8 am (Trip to Waldo takes roughly 15 mins)
Car show will be at Waldo City square, and the address there is:
14450 Northeast 148th Avenue, Waldo FL

Cruise in and meet, greet, and dine with fellow mustang owners and enthusiasts. The best quality food at affordable prices!! Good quality time with fellow mustang owners and enthusiasts. Fun for the whole family, so cruise on out and have some fun!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

The 6th Annual 352 Shootout, presented by Gainesville Towing Service, will be held Saturday April 17th 2021 at Gainesville Raceway.

 

** All AREA CODES / STATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE / RACE / SPECTATE **

 

Location: Gainesville Raceway
Address: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
Date: Saturday April 17th, 2021
Track contact information: www.gainesvilleraceway.com / 352-377-0046 / gainesvilleraceway@nhra.com
Promotion / Event contact information: (352) 318-9741 / 352shootout@gmail.com

 

ENTRY FEES / PRICING:
- VIP Adult (VIP offers Early Entry / Pit Parking): $25
- General Admission Adult (parking outside pit area): $15
- Crew Adult: $15 (parking outside the pit area or arriving in a racer’s vehicle)
- Crew Adult: $25 (parking a separate vehicle inside the track / pit area)
- Kids under 12: Free
- Military with ID: Free
- Class Racer: $25 (gate fee only; class fees payable at racer registration inside)
- Car Show (admits car and driver): $30

 

Schedule:
8 am: Racer / Car Show / Sponsor / VIP Spectator Gate Opens
9:30 am: Spectator Gate (General Admission) Opens
10 am: Small Tire Street Car, Limited Street, Real Street, Daily Driver, Street Stick Shift time run
10:45 am: Car Show Registration closes
11:30 am: 29" Slick / 275 Radial, Big Tire, Pro Stick Shift, Open Comp qualifying run
12:45 pm: Car Show awards
1:15 pm: Small Tire Street Car, Limited Street, Real Street, Daily Driver, Street Stick Shift cruise leaves
5:15 pm: Class eliminations begin
11:15 pm: Lanes secured
*All scheduled times subject to change*

 

CAR SHOW:
- We will have a popular vote section, as well as a judged section. Top 5 trophies will be awarded for each section, an under construction award, as well as sponsor picks and a best of show trophy. Registration / check-in starts at 8 am, and closes at 10:45 am to give us time to tabulate award winners. We will do a parade of the award winners in front of the grandstands following the awards presentation.

 

RACE CLASSES PURSE / CLASS PAYOUTS:
- GUARANTEED amount to win and runner-up in every race class (no minimum car count / stipulations required)!
- Purses will go up as car count increases! For any class with 16 or more cars, we will guarantee semifinal payout. Any class with 33+ cars in round one, we will add payout to quarterfinal finishers.

The 352 Shootout features 5 heads-up racing classes and 4 index-based classes. Classes are open to all drivers / area codes, more details below:

Heads-up Classes:
– Small Tire Street Car: Heads-up, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
– 29" Slick / 275 Radial: Heads-up, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half.
– Big Tire: Heads-up, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half.
– Pro Stick Shift: Heads-up, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half.
– Street Stick Shift: Heads-up, 1/4-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).

Index-based classes:
– Limited Street: Heads-up, 8.50 index fast cap, 1/4-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
– Real Street: Heads-up, 10.00 index fast cap, 1/4-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
– Daily Driver: Heads-up, 11.50 index fast cap, 1/4-mile format, 5-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
– Open Comp: Handicap start (based on individual index), 1/8-mile format, 5-tenths pro-tree start.

 

* RACE VEHICLES MUST RUN DRAG RADIALS / SLICKS ON DRIVE AXLE(S); SEE CLASS RULES FOR CLARIFICATION *

* CLASS RULES AND ENTRY FEES LISTED BELOW *

 

SMALL TIRE STREET CAR

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $100 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- This is a heads-up class, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
- No driver or car may go down the track more than once in this class per round. A driver CAN double enter by running once in two different classes (as long as vehicle meets the rules for both classes).
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1200 TO THE WINNER, $250 RUNNER-UP (GUARANTEED; no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class with 16 or more cars round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout.
- All participants must be tech'd in by 12:45 pm to make the cruise and be eligible for eliminations.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/8-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run). The minimum single pass will be run after the class returns from a 30-mile cruise. Vehicles MUST complete the run without breakage, being pushed or towed at ANY point before, during or after the run.
- A 30-mile cruise will be done starting at the track to verify the "street ability" of each vehicle. Vehicles must complete the cruise and single run afterwards to be eligible to qualify for eliminations. Vehicles will go directly to staging lanes / hot car lanes from the cruise, and will get cool down time. No changing of tires / working on the cars is permitted after the cruise / before the qualifying pass. After the qualifying pass, vehicles can return to their pit area.
- This class will be random paired for first round eliminations, based on call-outs and chip draw. A driver’s meeting will account for all drivers in the class, then 30 seconds are given to make a call-out. If a call-out is made and accepted, that pair becomes the first pair of the round, second call-out would be second pair out, etc. Once time has elapsed, chip draw determines remaining pairs and bye run (if needed). NO CALL OUTS WILL BE ACCEPTED / SWITCHING OF PAIRS ONCE CHIPS ARE DRAWN.
- Round one winners go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder position / pairing will be based on random drawing.
- Any lane choice questions will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks with valid VIN. No motorcycles / purpose-built race cars.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. Any hood / hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Parking lights, head lights, brake lights, turn signals and horn required and must be functional.
- OEM safety glass on driver and passenger door windows required & must be functional (roll up and down). Windshield and rear window glass must be OEM safety glass or Optic Armor stock replacement permitted (no exposed attaching hardware); Trucks may use Lexan / safety glass for rear window only when roll bar is installed.
- All engines and power adders are permitted. Any transmission is permitted. Any rear end is permitted.
- Exhaust can exit at any position; must have catalytic convertors or mufflers (except turbo entries).
- Stock front suspension for the make / model is required (ex: no strut front conversions on a car that was factory produced with upper/lower control arms and a standard shock set-up). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
- Any rear suspension allowed.
- No tube chassis cars.
- No wheelie bars.
- Maximum rear tire: 29.5" tall x 10.5" wide bias-type tire or up to a 315 drag radial. All 4 tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

OUTLAW 29" SLICK / 275 DRAG RADIAL

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $100 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- This is a heads-up class, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half.
- No driver or car may go down the track more than once in this class per round. A driver CAN double enter by running once in two different classes (as long as vehicle meets the rules for both classes).
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1400 TO THE WINNER, $350 RUNNER-UP (GUARANTEED; no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class with 16 or more cars round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/8-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run).
- This class will be random paired for first round eliminations, based on call-outs and chip draw. A driver’s meeting will account for all drivers in the class, then 30 seconds are given to make a call-out. If a call-out is made and accepted, that pair becomes the first pair of the round, second call-out would be second pair out, etc. Once time has elapsed, chip draw determines remaining pairs and bye run (if needed). NO CALL OUTS WILL BE ACCEPTED / SWITCHING OF PAIRS ONCE CHIPS ARE DRAWN.
- Round one winners go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder position / pairing will be based on random drawing.
- Any lane choice questions will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- All vehicles must retain steel body shell and quarter panels (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped). Must be left-steer position, and maintain stock-type body design and shape.
- Any engine / power adder with no weight restrictions.
- No full tube chassis (can be stock front suspension, or front-halved with aftermarket strut front conversion). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
- Any rear suspension allowed (can be stock-type rear suspension, or back-halved with aftermarket ladder bar or 4-link suspension). Coil-over conversions okay.
- No wheelie bars.
- Wheelbase +/- 2 inches from factory dimensions.
- Maximum rear tire: 29.5" tall x 10.5" wide slick (W tires okay) or 275 drag radial.
- Vehicles can be pushed / towed to the staging lanes / in the staging lanes. Towing from shut down / return road / scales / time slip booth permitted.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

BIG TIRE

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $100 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- This is a heads-up class, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half.
- No driver or car may go down the track more than once in this class per round. A driver CAN double enter by running once in two different classes (as long as vehicle meets the rules for both classes).
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER, $200 RUNNER-UP (GUARANTEED; no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class with 16 or more cars round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/8-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run).
- This class will be random paired for first round eliminations, based on call-outs and chip draw. A driver’s meeting will account for all drivers in the class, then 30 seconds are given to make a call-out. If a call-out is made and accepted, that pair becomes the first pair of the round, second call-out would be second pair out, etc. Once time has elapsed, chip draw determines remaining pairs and bye run (if needed). NO CALL OUTS WILL BE ACCEPTED / SWITCHING OF PAIRS ONCE CHIPS ARE DRAWN.
- Round one winners go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder position / pairing will be based on random drawing.
- Any lane choice questions will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks / purpose-built race cars okay. No motorcycles / dragsters / roadsters. All vehicles must have operating doors and be left-steer position.
- Cars are scaled after each qualifying run / elimination round; if a car bypasses the scales / does not make their minimum weight, that run will be DQ / elimination run lost to competitor (provided the competitor makes their minimum weight).
- Vehicle weights based on combinations:
* Big block w/ power adder - 2700 lbs. / Big block single stage nitrous - 2450 lbs.
* Small block with a power adder - 2250 lbs.
* Naturally aspirated big block - 2200 lbs.
* Naturally aspirated small block - no minimum weight.
- Must have stock-type body design and shape.
- Any front / rear suspension allowed.
- Any size rear tire.
- Wheelie bars allowed.
- Vehicles can be pushed / towed to the staging lanes / in the staging lanes. Towing from shut down / return road / scales / time slip booth permitted.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

PRO STICK SHIFT

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $75 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- This is a heads-up class, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half.
- No driver or car may go down the track more than once in this class per round. A driver CAN double enter by running once in two different classes (as long as vehicle meets the rules for both classes). No driver can run both stick shift classes in the same vehicle (these classes will run back-to-back).
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER, $200 RUNNER-UP (GUARANTEED; no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class with 16 or more cars round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/8-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run).
- This class will be random paired for first round eliminations, based on call-outs and chip draw. A driver’s meeting will account for all drivers in the class, then 30 seconds are given to make a call-out. If a call-out is made and accepted, that pair becomes the first pair of the round, second call-out would be second pair out, etc. Once time has elapsed, chip draw determines remaining pairs and bye run (if needed). NO CALL OUTS WILL BE ACCEPTED / SWITCHING OF PAIRS ONCE CHIPS ARE DRAWN.
- Round one winners go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder position / pairing will be based on random drawing.
- Any lane choice questions will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks / purpose-built race cars okay. No motorcycles / dragsters / roadsters. All vehicles must have operating doors and be left-steer position.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. No 1-piece front ends. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Stock-style front and rear suspension for the make / model is required (ex: no strut front conversions on a car that was factory produced with upper/lower control arms and a standard shock set-up). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay. No back-half or full tube chassis cars.
- Transmission must be a manual using “H-pattern” shifter (no in-line shifters).
- Clutch must be driver assisted using the clutch pedal, and this must be used on launch AT LEAST. No clutchless set-ups.
- All engines and power adders are permitted.
- Any exhaust set-up / exhaust exit is permitted.
- Any interior set-up is permitted.
- No wheelie bars.
- Maximum rear tire: 28" tall x 10.5" wide bias-type tire (tread must be 10.75” width or less), or up to a 275/60/15 drag radial. Vehicles with 17” diameter or larger wheels can run any size drag radial.
- Vehicles can be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

STREET STICK SHIFT

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $50 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- This is a heads-up class, 1/8-mile format, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
- No driver or car may go down the track more than once in this class per round. A driver CAN double enter by running once in two different classes (as long as vehicle meets the rules for both classes). No driver can run both stick shift classes in the same vehicle (these classes will run back-to-back).
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $850 TO THE WINNER, $175 RUNNER-UP (GUARANTEED; no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class with 16 or more cars round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout.
- All participants must be tech'd in by 12:45 pm to make the cruise and be eligible for eliminations.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/4-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run). The minimum single pass will be run after the class returns from a 30-mile cruise. Vehicles MUST complete the run without breakage, being pushed or towed at ANY point before, during or after the run.
- A 30-mile cruise will be done starting at the track to verify the "street ability" of each vehicle. Vehicles must complete the cruise to be eligible to qualify for eliminations. Vehicles will go directly to staging lanes from the cruise, and you will get cool down time. No changing of tires / refueling / working on the cars is permitted after the cruise / before the qualifying pass. After qualifying pass, vehicles can return to their pit area.
- This class will be random paired for first round eliminations, based on call-outs and chip draw. A driver’s meeting will account for all drivers in the class, then 30 seconds are given to make a call-out. If a call-out is made and accepted, that pair becomes the first pair of the round, second call-out would be second pair out, etc. Once time has elapsed, chip draw determines remaining pairs and bye run (if needed). NO CALL OUTS WILL BE ACCEPTED / SWITCHING OF PAIRS ONCE CHIPS ARE DRAWN.
- Round one winners go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder position / pairing will be based on random drawing.
- Any lane choice questions will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks with valid VIN. No motorcycles / purpose-built race cars.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. Any hood / hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Parking lights, head lights, brake lights, turn signals and horn required and must be functional.
- OEM safety glass on driver and passenger door windows required & must be functional (roll up and down). Windshield and rear window glass must be OEM safety glass or Optic Armor stock replacement permitted (no exposed attaching hardware); Trucks may use Lexan / safety glass for rear window only when roll bar is installed.
- All engines and power adders are permitted. Any rear end is permitted.
- Exhaust can exit at any position; must have catalytic convertors or mufflers (except turbo entries).
- Transmission must be a manual using “H-pattern” shifter (no in-line shifters).
- Clutch must be driver assisted using the clutch pedal, and this must be used on launch AT LEAST. No clutchless set-ups.
- Stock front suspension for the make / model is required (ex: no strut front conversions on a car that was factory produced with upper/lower control arms and a standard shock set-up). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
- Any rear suspension allowed.
- No tube chassis cars.
- No wheelie bars.
- Maximum rear tire: 29.5" tall x 10.5" wide bias-type tire or up to a 315 drag radial. All 4 tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

LIMITED STREET

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $100 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1200 TO THE WINNER, $250 RUNNER-UP (no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class with 16 or more cars round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout.
- Designed to be an entry level heads up class for all cars and trucks running 8.50 and slower in the 1/4-mile. 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
- All participants must be tech'd in by 12:45 pm to make the cruise and be eligible for eliminations.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/4-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run). The minimum single pass will be run after the class returns from a 30-mile cruise. Vehicles MUST complete the run without breakage, being pushed or towed at ANY point before, during or after the run.
- A 30-mile cruise will be done starting at the track to verify the "street ability" of each vehicle. Vehicles must complete the cruise to be eligible to qualify for eliminations. Vehicles will go directly to staging lanes from the cruise, and you will get cool down time. No changing of tires / refueling / working on the cars is permitted after the cruise / before the qualifying pass. After qualifying pass, vehicles can return to their pit area.
- Any pass in eliminations faster than 8.50 can result in a loss for that competitor (will be determined by a single NHRA tower official). The 8.50 limit is being done to maintain a fair playing ground (352 Shootout staff will not have any knowledge of a vehicle’s time).
- This class will be random paired for first round eliminations, based on call-outs and chip draw. A driver’s meeting will account for all drivers in the class, then 30 seconds are given to make a call-out. If a call-out is made and accepted, that pair becomes the first pair of the round, second call-out would be second pair out, etc. Once time has elapsed, chip draw determines remaining pairs and bye run (if needed). NO CALL OUTS WILL BE ACCEPTED / SWITCHING OF PAIRS ONCE CHIPS ARE DRAWN.
- Round one winners go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder position / pairing will be based on random drawing.
- Any lane choice questions will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks with valid VIN. No motorcycles / purpose-built race cars.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Parking lights, head lights, brake lights, turn signals and horn required and must be functional.
- OEM safety glass on driver and passenger door windows required & must be functional (roll up and down). Windshield and rear window glass must be OEM safety glass or Optic Armor stock replacement permitted (no exposed attaching hardware); Trucks may use Lexan / safety glass for rear window only when roll bar is installed.
- Any front / rear suspension allowed.
- Any engine / power adder with no weight restrictions.
- Exhaust can exit at any position; must have catalytic convertors or mufflers (except turbo entries).
- All drive axle(s) must use a drag radial or slick (no standard street tires on drive axle/axles).
- No wheelie bars.
- Any tire size allowed. All tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires, and tire tread must not extend beyond the fenders / body lines.
- Interior must include the following - 2 front seats, door and quarter trim panels, carpet (floor and tunnel where visible must be covered with carpet). Rear seats can be removed; area must be finished with carpet / upholstery / paint / anodizing.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

REAL STREET

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $50 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER, $200 RUNNER-UP (GUARANTEED; no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class with 16 or more cars round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout.
- All participants must be tech'd in by 12:45 pm to make the cruise and be eligible for eliminations.
- Designed to be an entry level heads up class for all cars and trucks running 10.00 and slower in the 1/4-mile. 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
- 2008-newer models with unaltered factory safety equipment (anti-lock brakes, functioning air bags, and all other OEM safety systems present), will not require a roll bar/cage required on coupe / hardtop vehicles; convertibles must meet NHRA requirements for roll bar / roll cage. 2007-older vehicles will require NHRA minimums: 5-point roll bar, in-date harness and helmet, and single layer jacket on coupe / hardtop vehicles.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/4-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run). The minimum single pass will be run after the class returns from a 30-mile cruise. Vehicles MUST complete the run without breakage, being pushed or towed at ANY point before, during or after the run.
- A 30-mile cruise will be done starting at the track to verify the "street ability" of each vehicle. Vehicles must complete the cruise to be eligible to qualify for eliminations. Vehicles will go directly to staging lanes from the cruise, and you will get cool down time. No changing of tires / refueling / working on the cars is permitted after the cruise / before the qualifying pass. After qualifying pass, vehicles can return to their pit area.
- Any pass in eliminations faster than 10.00 can result in a loss for that competitor (will be determined by a single NHRA tower official). The 10.00 limit is being done to maintain a fair playing ground (352 Shootout staff will not have any knowledge of a vehicle’s time).
- This class will be random paired for first round eliminations, based on call-outs and chip draw. A driver’s meeting will account for all drivers in the class, then 30 seconds are given to make a call-out. If a call-out is made and accepted, that pair becomes the first pair of the round, second call-out would be second pair out, etc. Once time has elapsed, chip draw determines remaining pairs and bye run (if needed). NO CALL OUTS WILL BE ACCEPTED / SWITCHING OF PAIRS ONCE CHIPS ARE DRAWN.
- Round one winners go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder position / pairing will be based on random drawing.
- Any lane choice questions will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks with valid VIN. No motorcycles / purpose-built race cars.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Parking lights, head lights, brake lights, turn signals and horn required and must be functional.
- OEM safety glass on driver and passenger door windows required & must be functional (roll up and down). Windshield and rear window glass must be OEM safety glass or Optic Armor stock replacement permitted (no exposed attaching hardware); Trucks may use Lexan / safety glass for rear window only when roll bar is installed.
- Engine/transmission/rear end on 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: engine must be factory-available for make/model. No cross-breeding. Any transmission is permitted. Any rear end is permitted.
- Engine/transmission/rear end:
* 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: engine must be factory-available for make/model (no cross-breeding). Any power adders are permitted. Any transmission / rear end is permitted.
* All 2007-older models AND 2008-newer models that will require NHRA safety equipment: all engines and power adders are permitted. Any transmission / end is permitted.
- Exhaust can exit at any position; must have catalytic convertors or mufflers (except turbo entries).
- Stock front suspension for the make / model is required (ex: no strut front conversions on a car that was factory produced with upper/lower control arms and a standard shock set-up). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
- Rear suspension:
* 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: Stock-style rear suspension for the make / model is required. Coil-overs prohibited unless factory offered. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
* All 2007-older models AND 2008-newer models that will require NHRA safety equipment: any rear suspension allowed.
- No wheelie bars.
- Maximum rear tire:
* 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: 11.5" wide tread on bias-type tire or any size drag radial. All tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires, and tread must not extend beyond the fenders / body lines.
* 2007-older models AND 2008-newer models that will require NHRA safety equipment: any tire size allowed. All tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires, and tire tread must not extend beyond the fenders / body lines.
- Interior requirements:
* 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: Full factory interior required, including the following: 2 factory front seats, door and quarter trim panels, carpet (floor and tunnel where visible must be covered with carpet) and headliner. Commercially available rear seat delete panels allowed and must be finished with carpet / upholstery / paint / anodizing.
* 2007-older models AND 2008-newer models that will require NHRA safety equipment: Interior must include the following - 2 front seats, door and quarter trim panels, carpet (floor and tunnel where visible must be covered with carpet). Rear seats can be removed; area must be finished with carpet / upholstery / paint / anodizing.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

DAILY DRIVER

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $50 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY $1500 TO THE WINNER, $175 RUNNER-UP (GUARANTEED; no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class with 16 or more cars round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout.
- Designed to be an entry level heads up class for all cars and trucks running slower than 11.49 in the 1/4-mile. 5-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off, timeslip split in half. Includes a mandatory cruise (weather dependent).
- Deep Staging will be honored; drivers wanting to deep stage need to have “DEEP” on both side windows of the car/truck.
- All participants must be tech'd in by 12:45 pm to make the cruise and be eligible for eliminations.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/4-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run). The minimum single pass will be run after the class returns from a 30-mile cruise. Vehicles MUST complete the run without breakage, being pushed or towed at ANY point before, during or after the run.
- A 30-mile cruise will be done starting at the track to verify the "street ability" of each vehicle. Vehicles must complete the cruise to be eligible to qualify for eliminations. Vehicles will go directly to staging lanes from the cruise, and you will get cool down time. No changing of tires / refueling / working on the cars is permitted after the cruise / before the qualifying pass. After qualifying pass, vehicles can return to their pit area.
- Any pass in eliminations faster than 11.50 can result in a loss for that competitor (will be determined by a single NHRA tower official). The 11.50 limit is being done to maintain a fair playing ground (352 Shootout staff will not have any knowledge of a vehicle’s time).
- This class will be random paired for first round eliminations, based on call-outs and chip draw. A driver’s meeting will account for all drivers in the class, then 30 seconds are given to make a call-out. If a call-out is made and accepted, that pair becomes the first pair of the round, second call-out would be second pair out, etc. Once time has elapsed, chip draw determines remaining pairs and bye run (if needed). NO CALL OUTS WILL BE ACCEPTED / SWITCHING OF PAIRS ONCE CHIPS ARE DRAWN.
- Round one winners go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder position / pairing will be based on random drawing.
- Any lane choice questions will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks with valid VIN. No motorcycles / purpose-built race cars.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Parking lights, head lights, brake lights, turn signals and horn required and must be functional.
- OEM safety glass on all windows. All door windows must be functional (roll up and down). Trucks may use Lexan / safety glass for rear window only when roll bar is installed.
- Any front / rear suspension allowed.
- Any engine / power adder with no weight restrictions.
- Exhaust can exit at any position; must have catalytic convertors or mufflers (except turbo entries).
- All drive axle(s) must use a drag radial or slick (no standard street tires on drive axle/axles).
- No wheelie bars.
- Any tire size allowed. All tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires, and tire tread must not extend beyond the fenders / body lines.
- Interior must include the following - 2 front seats, door and quarter trim panels, carpet (floor and tunnel where visible must be covered with carpet). Rear seats can be removed; area must be finished with carpet / upholstery / paint / anodizing.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

OPEN COMP

CLASS RULES:

General rules:
- Any area code can participate.
- $100 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY $2250 TO THE WINNER, $800 TO THE RUNNER-UP (GUARANTEED; no minimum car count). Purse will increase in relation to car count (If we get 16 or more cars in round one, we will add / guarantee semifinal finisher payout. If we get 33+ cars in round one, we’ll pay quarterfinal spots).
- The class is based on individual indexes, based on 2 qualifying runs on an 1/8-mile format. All vehicles must make at least one pass to set personal index, otherwise we will default to an 8.50 index for that competitor.
- Each competitor’s personal index will be set by subtracting .05-seconds from their quickest run in qualifying (example: if you run a 6.70 and a 6.75, your index for the event will be a 6.65).
- We will be using a 5-tenths pro-tree on a handicapped format.
- Deep Staging will be honored; drivers wanting to deep stage need to have “DEEP” on both side windows of the car/truck.
- First round “potential” bye run will be determined by the best reaction time from the second qualifying run. If the potential bye run has to run a competitor, the potential bye will have lane choice. Bye runs DO NOT carry over.
- The class will be random paired for first round eliminations, and go on a competition ladder for second round eliminations. The ladder would be based on round one winner’s reaction times (positive reaction times closest to .000 will be laddered #1, #2, etc. Any red lights go to the bottom of the ladder; the more negative the red light is, the further down it goes).
- Any lane choice questions (remaining competitors in one lane / waiting the same lane, etc.) will be determined by coin flip in round one, ladder position determines lane choice for remaining rounds (higher position gets lane choice).
- Any entries that lose in competition may make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete as time / schedule allows.

Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks / left steer roadsters okay. No motorcycles / dragsters / center-steer roadsters. All vehicles must be left-steer position.
- Any front / rear suspension allowed.
- All engines and power adders are permitted.
- Any exhaust set-up / exhaust exit is permitted.
- Any interior set-up is permitted.
- All drive axle(s) must use a drag radial or slick (no standard street tires on drive axle/axles).
- Wheelie bars allowed.
- Transbrakes, 2-steps and electronic/air-shifters permitted.
- Delay boxes / cross-over boxes must be unplugged and removed from vehicle.
- Mechanical throttle stops / restrictor plates permitted (cannot be adjustable during a run and/or from the driver’s compartment). No electronic / pneumatic throttle stops permitted (must be unplugged and removed from vehicle).
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."

 

Any questions/constructive criticism, please message us or e-mail us at: 352shootout@gmail.com

Look forward to seeing everyone at the track!
- The 352 Shootout staff

Cruise in and meet, greet, and dine with fellow mustang owners and enthusiasts. The best quality food at affordable prices!! Everything we cook is cooked to order just for you. So come on down, we are looking forward to serving you!!

Your GSR NOTICE of upcoming Event!
All are invited to our 3rd Toys For Tots car show December 5th at Fanning Springs Historical Park from 11am-3pm. Join us along the scenic Suwannee River where U.S. 19 crosses it in Fanning Springs. It’s open to all classic, custom, and special interest vehicles, registration is FREE. We’d appreciate a donation of new, unwrapped toys of all sorts or cash donations for the kids. 100% of it goes to Toys For Tots, not just the profits. Again this year Steve and Paula are donating everything to put on the show.
Be sure to bring your fastest valve covers to race and get your arm limbered up for corn hole tossing. Music, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and just after dark the Christmas boat parade. Win the 4’ tall Best Of Show trophy and decorate it for your tree.
We’re planning the day as normal as possible but please be respectful of others concerning the virus, thanks.
For more info call Steve Smyrski at 727-422-0787 or email Dana at itzaluks@outlook.com
Thanks so much if you’d help spread the word about our event. We’re getting a late start due to uncertainty about the virus, hopefully it will remain ok to have the show. We’re looking forward to seeing those who can make it and wish everyone at GSR a wonderful Holiday Season and 2021 has got to be better. Thanks again, Dana Sheffield

The 5th Annual 352 N/T Shootout, presented by S & M Automotive & Performance, will be held on Saturday November 21st, 2020 at Gainesville Raceway (photo courtesy of Hard Target Images).
** ALL AREA CODES / STATES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE / RACE / SPECTATE **
Location: Gainesville Raceway
Address: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
Date: November 21st, 2020
Track contact info: www.gainesvilleraceway.com / 352-377-0046 / gainesvilleraceway@nhra.com
Questions: Contact us through our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/352shootout) or
email us at: 352shootout@gmail.com
ENTRY FEES / PRICING:
- VIP Adult (VIP offers Early Entry / Pit Parking): $25
- General Admission Adult (parking outside pit area): $15
- Kids under 12: Free
- Class Racer: $25 (gate fee only; class fees payable at racer registration inside)
- Test and Tune Racer (limited to 40 pre-entries): $35
- Car Show (pre-entry – admits car and driver): $30
- Car Show (gate entry – admits car and driver): $35
Schedule:
8 am: Racer / Car Show / Sponsor / VIP Spectator Gate Opens
9:30 am: Spectator Gate (General Admission) Opens
10 am: Small Tire Street Car, Real Street, Daily Driver, Test And Tune time run
10:45 am: Car Show Registration closes
11:45 am: Outlaw 29"/275, Outlaw Big Tire, Stick Shift qualifying, Open Comp, TNT time run
1 pm: Car Show awards
1:40 pm: Small Tire Street Car / Real Street / Daily Driver cruise leaves
5 pm: Burnout contest
5:35 pm: Heads-up class eliminations
11:15 pm: Lanes secured
*** All scheduled times subject to change ***
CAR SHOW, presented by Gainesville Towing Service:
- We will have a popular vote section, as well as a judged section. Top 5 trophies will be awarded for each section, as well as a best of show trophy. Registration / check-in starts at 8 am, and closes at 10:45 am to give us time to tabulate award winners. We will do a parade of the award winners in front of the grandstands following the awards presentation.
BURNOUT CONTEST:
- The burnout contest is available to the first 6 vehicles to register once the general admission spectator gates open. Registration will be in the Car Show area. Winner and runner-up will be determined by crowd applause; first place earns $250 cash, second place earns $100 cash.
RACE CLASSES PURSE / CLASS PAYOUTS:
- Minimum $1000 to win in every race class, GUARANTEED. Purses will go up as car count increases! Any race class that gets a minimum of eight cars, we will guarantee runner up payout. For any class with 16 or more cars, we will guarantee semifinal payout.
The 352 Shootout features 4 heads-up classes (run on 1/8-mile format, no times shown on scoreboards), 3 index-based classes: Real Street and Daily Driver classes (run on 1/4-mile format, no times shown on scoreboards), Open Comp (run on 1/8-mile format), and a Test and Tune class (run on 1/4-mile format, no times shown on scoreboards). Classes are open to all drivers / area codes, more details below:
- Small Tire Street Car: 1/8-mile, 4-tenths pro-tree start, includes a cruise (weather dependent).
- Outlaw 29" slick / 275 Radial: 1/8-mile, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off.
- Outlaw Big Tire: 1/8-mile, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off.
- Stick Shift: 1/8-mile, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off.
- Real Street: 1/4-mile, 10.00 index, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off.
- Daily Driver: 1/4-mile, 11.50 index, 5-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off.
- Open Comp: 1/8-mile, index-based, 5-tenths pro-tree start.
- Test and Tune: 1/4-mile, 4-tenths pro-tree start, scoreboards off.
** ALL RACE VEHICLES MUST RUN DRAG RADIALS / SLICKS ON DRIVE AXLE / AXLES **
** CLASS RULES AND ENTRY FEES LISTED BELOW **
SMALL TIRE STREET CAR, presented by Rollins Automotive Speed and Custom, Speedline Performance and Central State RV
CLASS RULES:
General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $100 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER (no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class that gets a minimum of eight cars, we will guarantee runner up payout. For any class with 16 or more cars, we will guarantee semifinal payout.
- All participants must be tech'd in by 2:15 pm to make the cruise and be eligible for eliminations.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/8-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run). The minimum single pass will be run after the class returns from a 30-mile cruise. Vehicles MUST complete the run without breakage, being pushed or towed at ANY point before, during or after the run.
- A 30-mile cruise will be done starting at the track to verify the "street ability" of each vehicle. Vehicles must complete the cruise and single run afterwards to be eligible to qualify for eliminations. Vehicles will go directly to staging lanes / hot car lanes from the cruise, and will get cool down time. No changing of tires / working on the cars is permitted after the cruise / before the qualifying pass. After the qualifying pass, vehicles can return to their pit area.
- Any entries that lose in competition may join the test and tune to make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete.
Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks with valid VIN. No motorcycles / purpose-built race cars.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. Any hood / hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Parking lights, head lights, brake lights, turn signals and horn required and must be functional.
- OEM safety glass on driver and passenger door windows required & must be functional (roll up and down). Windshield and rear window glass must be OEM safety class or Optic Armor stock replacement permitted (no exposed attaching hardware); Trucks may use Lexan / safety glass for rear window only when roll bar is installed.
- All engines and power adders are permitted. Any transmission is permitted. Any rear end is permitted.
- Exhaust can exit at any position; must have catalytic convertors or mufflers (except turbo entries).
- Stock front suspension for the make / model is required (ex: no strut front conversions on a car that was factory produced with upper/lower control arms and a standard shock set-up). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
- Any rear suspension allowed.
- No tube chassis cars.
- No wheelie bars.
- Maximum rear tire: 29.5" tall x 10.5" wide bias-type tire or up to a 315 drag radial. All 4 tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."
OUTLAW 29" SLICK / 275 DRAG RADIAL, presented by Pro Automotive and TRZ Motorsports
CLASS RULES:
General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $100 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER (no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class that gets a minimum of eight cars, we will guarantee runner up payout. For any class with 16 or more cars, we will guarantee semifinal payout.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/8-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run).
- Any entries that lose in competition may join the test and tune to make additional rounds at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete.
Vehicle rules:
- All vehicles must retain steel body shell and quarter panels (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped). Must be left-steer position, and maintain stock-type body design and shape.
- Any engine / power adder with no weight restrictions.
- Stock front suspension for the make / model is required (ex: no strut front conversions on a car that was factory produced with upper/lower control arms and a standard shock set-up). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
- Any rear suspension allowed
- Vehicle must have a minimum of 18" of frame rail remaining (full tube chassis cars prohibited, back-half cars okay).
- No wheelie bars.
- Wheelbase +/- 2 inches from factory dimensions.
- Maximum rear tire: 29.5" tall x 10.5" wide slick (W tires okay) or 275 drag radial.
- Vehicles can be pushed / towed to the staging lanes / in the staging lanes. Towing from shut down / return road / scales / time slip booth permitted.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."
OUTLAW BIG TIRE, presented by Advanced Diesel, LLC and Mike Helton's 24 hour Mobile Diesel Repair
CLASS RULES:
General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $100 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER (no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class that gets a minimum of eight cars, we will guarantee runner up payout. For any class with 16 or more cars, we will guarantee semifinal payout.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/8-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run).
- Any entries that lose in competition may join the test and tune to make additional rounds at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete.
Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks / purpose-built race cars okay. No motorcycles / dragsters / roadsters. All vehicles must have operating doors and be left-steer position.
- Cars are scaled after each qualifying run / elimination round; if a car bypasses the scales / does not make their minimum weight, that run will be DQ / elimination run lost to competitor (provided the competitor makes their minimum weight).
- Vehicle weights based on combinations:
* Big block w/ power adder - 2700 lbs. / Big block single stage nitrous - 2450 lbs.
* Small block with a power adder - 2250 lbs.
* Naturally aspirated big block - 2200 lbs.
* Naturally aspirated small block - no minimum weight.
- Must have stock-type body design and shape.
- Any front / rear suspension allowed.
- Any size rear tire.
- Wheelie bars allowed.
- Vehicles can be pushed / towed to the staging lanes / in the staging lanes. Towing from shut down / return road / scales / time slip booth permitted.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."
STICK SHIFT, presented by Tuners, INC.
CLASS RULES:
General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $75 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER (no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class that gets a minimum of eight cars, we will guarantee runner up payout. For any class with 16 or more cars, we will guarantee semifinal payout.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/8-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run).
- Any entries that lose in competition may join the test and tune to make additional rounds at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete.
Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks / purpose-built race cars okay. No motorcycles / dragsters / roadsters. All vehicles must have operating doors and be left-steer position.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. No 1-piece front ends. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Stock-style front and rear suspension for the make / model is required (ex: no strut front conversions on a car that was factory produced with upper/lower control arms and a standard shock set-up). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay. No back-half or full tube chassis cars.
- Transmission must be a manual using “H-pattern” shifter (no in-line shifters).
- Clutch must be driver assisted using the clutch pedal, and this must be used on every gear change. No clutchless set-ups.
- All engines and power adders are permitted.
- Any exhaust set-up / exhaust exit is permitted.
- Any interior set-up is permitted.
- No wheelie bars.
- Maximum rear tire: 28" tall x 10.5" wide bias-type tire (tread must be 10.75” width or less), or up to a 275/60/15 drag radial. Vehicles with 17” diameter or larger wheels can run any size drag radial.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."
REAL STREET, presented by Gainesville Towing Service and Select Motor Car of Gainesville
CLASS RULES:
General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $50 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER (no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class that gets a minimum of eight cars, we will guarantee runner up payout. For any class with 16 or more cars, we will guarantee semifinal payout.
- Designed to be an entry level heads up class for all cars and trucks running slower than 9.99 / 135 mph in the 1/4-mile. 2008-newer models with unaltered factory safety equipment (anti-lock brakes, functioning air bags, and all other OEM safety systems present), will not require a roll bar/cage required on coupe / hardtop vehicles; convertibles must meet NHRA requirements for roll bar / roll cage. 2007-older vehicles will require NHRA minimums: 5-point roll bar, in-date harness and helmet, and single layer jacket on coupe / hardtop vehicles.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/4-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run). The minimum single pass will be run after the class returns from a 30-mile cruise. Vehicles MUST complete the run without breakage, being pushed or towed at ANY point before, during or after the run.
- A 30-mile cruise will be done starting at the track to verify the "street ability" of each vehicle. Vehicles must complete the cruise to be eligible to qualify for eliminations. Vehicles will go directly to staging lanes from the cruise, and you will get cool down time. No changing of tires / refueling / working on the cars is permitted after the cruise / before the qualifying pass. After qualifying pass, vehicles can return to their pit area.
- Any pass in eliminations faster than 10.00 will result in a disqualification for that competitor (will be determined by a single NHRA tower official). The 10.00 limit is being done to maintain a fair playing ground (352 Shootout staff will not have any knowledge of a vehicle’s time).
- Any entries that lose in competition may join the test and tune class to make additional rounds at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete.
Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks with valid VIN. No motorcycles / purpose-built race cars.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Parking lights, head lights, brake lights, turn signals and horn required and must be functional.
- OEM safety glass on all windows. All door windows must be functional (roll up and down). Trucks may use Lexan / safety glass for rear window only when roll bar is installed.
- Engine/transmission/rear end on 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: engine must be factory-available for make/model. No cross-breeding. Any transmission is permitted. Any rear end is permitted.
- Engine/transmission/rear end:
* 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: engine must be factory-available for make/model (no cross-breeding). Any power adders are permitted. Any transmission / rear end is permitted.
* All 2007-older models AND 2008-newer models that will require NHRA safety equipment: all engines and power adders are permitted. Any transmission / end is permitted.
- Exhaust can exit at any position; must have catalytic convertors or mufflers (except turbo entries).
- Stock front suspension for the make / model is required (ex: no strut front conversions on a car that was factory produced with upper/lower control arms and a standard shock set-up). Coil-over and rack conversions okay, bolt-on front clips / K-members okay. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
- Rear suspension:
* 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: Stock-style rear suspension for the make / model is required. Coil-overs prohibited unless factory offered. Adjustable shocks and struts okay.
* All 2007-older models AND 2008-newer models that will require NHRA safety equipment: any rear suspension allowed.
- No wheelie bars.
- Maximum rear tire:
* 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: 11.5" wide tread on bias-type tire or any size drag radial. All tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires, and tread must not extend beyond the fenders / body lines.
* 2007-older models AND 2008-newer models that will require NHRA safety equipment: any tire size allowed. All tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires, and tire tread must not extend beyond the fenders / body lines.
- Interior requirements:
* 2008-newer models to qualify for no roll bar: Full factory interior required, including the following: 2 factory front seats, door and quarter trim panels, carpet (floor and tunnel where visible must be covered with carpet) and headliner. Commercially available rear seat delete panels allowed and must be finished with carpet / upholstery / paint / anodizing.
* 2007-older models AND 2008-newer models that will require NHRA safety equipment: Interior must include the following - 2 front seats, door and quarter trim panels, carpet (floor and tunnel where visible must be covered with carpet). Rear seats can be removed; area must be finished with carpet / upholstery / paint / anodizing.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."
DAILY DRIVER, presented by Gainesville Towing Service
CLASS RULES:
General rules:
- Any area code / state can participate.
- $50 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER (no minimum car count). Purses will go up as car count increases. Any race class that gets a minimum of eight cars, we will guarantee runner up payout. For any class with 16 or more cars, we will guarantee semifinal payout.
- Designed to be an entry level heads up class for all cars and trucks running slower than 11.49 in the 1/4-mile.
- The class will be an all-run field, based on minimum 1 qualifying run on an 1/4-mile format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run). The minimum single pass will be run after the class returns from a 30-mile cruise. Vehicles MUST complete the run without breakage, being pushed or towed at ANY point before, during or after the run.
- A 30-mile cruise will be done starting at the track to verify the "street ability" of each vehicle. Vehicles must complete the cruise to be eligible to qualify for eliminations. Vehicles will go directly to staging lanes from the cruise, and you will get cool down time. No changing of tires / refueling / working on the cars is permitted after the cruise / before the qualifying pass. After qualifying pass, vehicles can return to their pit area.
- Any pass in eliminations faster than 11.50 will result in a disqualification for that competitor (will be determined by a single NHRA tower official). The 11.50 limit is being done to maintain a fair playing ground (352 Shootout staff will not have any knowledge of a vehicle’s time).
- Any entries that lose in competition may join the test and tune class to make additional rounds at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete.
Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks with valid VIN. No motorcycles / purpose-built race cars.
- All entries require a current license tag, registration and insurance for exact vehicle being raced. No dealer tags / temporary tags / rental cars.
- All vehicles must have OEM steel (fiberglass/composite if OEM equipped) body shell. Only permitted lightweight components are hood, front / rear valance, front / rear bumpers / covers, rear trunk lid/hatch. Hood is required, may be made of lightweight material. Any hood scoops / rear wing permitted.
- Parking lights, head lights, brake lights, turn signals and horn required and must be functional.
- OEM safety glass on all windows. All door windows must be functional (roll up and down). Trucks may use Lexan / safety glass for rear window only when roll bar is installed.
- Any front / rear suspension allowed.
- Any engine / power adder with no weight restrictions.
- Exhaust can exit at any position; must have catalytic convertors or mufflers (except turbo entries).
- All drive axle(s) must use a drag radial or slick (no standard street tires on drive axle/axles).
- No wheelie bars.
- Any tire size allowed. All tires must be D.O.T. stamped / approved tires, and tire tread must not extend beyond the fenders / body lines.
- Interior must include the following - 2 front seats, door and quarter trim panels, carpet (floor and tunnel where visible must be covered with carpet). Rear seats can be removed; area must be finished with carpet / upholstery / paint / anodizing.
- Vehicles cannot be pushed / towed to the lanes, in the lanes, or after a run by an ATV / golf cart / etc. A vehicle can be manually pushed by driver and crew while in the lanes only.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."
OPEN COMP, presented by Bad Attitude Engines
CLASS RULES:
General rules:
- Any area code can participate.
- $50 buy-in (in addition to track gate entry fee). Buy-in is payable in cash only at tech inspection.
- CLASS WILL PAY A MINIMUM $1000 TO THE WINNER (no minimum car count). Purse will increase in relation to car count (if we get 8 cars, we will have a runner-up payout. If we get 16 cars, we will pay semifinal spots).
- The class is based on individual indexes, based on 2 qualifying runs on an 1/8-mile format.
- Each competitor’s personal index will be set by subtracting .05-seconds from their quickest run in qualifying (example: if you run a 6.70 and a 6.75, your index for the event will be a 6.65).
- We will be using a 5-tenths pro-tree on a handicapped format.
- Deep Staging will be honored; drivers wanting to deep stage need to have “DEEP” on both side windows of the car/truck.
- First round “potential” bye run will be determined by the best reaction time from the second qualifying run. If the potential bye run has to run a competitor, the potential bye will have lane choice. Bye runs DO NOT carry over.
- The class MAY be laddered for second round (based on between rounds time); ladder would be based on round one winner’s reaction times (positive reaction times closest to .000 will be laddered #1, #2, etc. Any red lights go to the bottom of the ladder; the more negative the red light is, the further down it goes). If we don’t ladder the class from round two onwards, it will be run by random pairing.
- Any lane choice questions (remaining competitors in one lane / waiting the same lane, etc.) will be determined by coin flip.
- Any entries that lose in competition may join the test and tune to make additional runs at no charge after 2nd round of eliminations is complete.
Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks / left steer roadsters okay. No motorcycles / dragsters / center-steer roadsters. All vehicles must be left-steer position.
- Any front / rear suspension allowed.
- All engines and power adders are permitted.
- Any exhaust set-up / exhaust exit is permitted.
- Any interior set-up is permitted.
- All drive axle(s) must use a drag radial or slick (no standard street tires on drive axle/axles).
- Wheelie bars allowed.
- Transbrakes, 2-steps and electronic/air-shifters permitted.
- Delay boxes / cross-over boxes must be unplugged and removed from vehicle.
- Mechanical throttle stops / restrictor plates permitted (cannot be adjustable during a run and/or from the driver’s compartment). No electronic / pneumatic throttle stops permitted.
- Tech director has final say to keep participants in "spirit of rules."
TEST AND TUNE CLASS RULES:
General rules:
- Any area code can participate.
- $35 entry fee (PRE-ENTRY ONLY; NO TNT ENTRIES SOLD ON DAY OF EVENT.
- CLASS IS OPEN TO 40 VEHICLES MAXIMUM, done on a prepaid basis. This is done to give everyone equal track time.
- All racing is run on 1/4-mile format, heads-up on a 4-tenths pro-tree, No-Time format (only one NHRA tower person and driver will know their times; no 352 Shootout staff will know times. Driver will get half a time slip with only their information after each run).
Vehicle rules:
- Cars / trucks. No motorcycles / dragsters / roadsters.
- Any front / rear suspension allowed.
- All engines and power adders are permitted.
- Any exhaust set-up / exhaust exit is permitted.
- Any interior set-up is permitted.
- All drive axle(s) must use a drag radial or slick (no standard street tires on drive axle/axles).
- Wheelie bars allowed.

If you are interested in entering, we will have a post to add your name to a list (available week of February 23rd). A test and tune entry is $35 (covers driver and car entry). Once we hit 40 vehicles, the list will close and payment will be due within one week from the close date. Payment can be made via PayPal, mailing a check/money order to 352 Shootout headquarters, or dropping off payment at Rollins Automotive. If someone on the list does not submit payment within one week, that spot will open up for a new entrant.
Once you purchase a spot, it is yours. Only one car can be raced per spot. If for some reason you cannot attend the event, you can sell the spot to someone else, but please post up to let us know, as we will be checking identification at the gate. No refunds (except in the event of a rain out or postponement, the spot will carryover to the next event or a refund will be issued).

Any questions/constructive criticism, please message us or e-mail to: 352shootout@gmail.com
Look forward to seeing everyone at the track!
- The 352 Shootout staff

Swamp City Mustang Club members encouraged to participate......

Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 7 AM EDT – 3 PM EDT

High Springs Rotary Club (down town High Springs)

Public · Hosted by High Springs Rotary Club

28th Annual High Springs Rotary Club Car Show
Come for a fun filled day in Historic Downtown High Springs
Vintage, Classic and Sport Vehicles, Food, Music, Drawings,
Door Prizes for Registrants, 50/50,
and Fun activities for all ages
October 31, 2020 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony at 2:00 PM
Northeast Railroad Avenue in Historic Downtown High Springs
All profits go to Rotary Humanitarian Projects
For additional information or to register a vehicle in the show:
www.HighSpringsRotary.org
E-mail: hsrotary@windstream.net Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/highspringsrotary/

Covid 19 certainly has put a damper on cruise ins and car shows this year. So many good events cancelled, but you can rest easy now, because we are back in the game. Swamp City Mustang Club, will continue to meet every first Saturday of the month from 5pm to 8pm, at The Mustang Grill & Bar, in Archer, FL. Cruise in and dine with fellow mustang owners, and talk cars, meet and greet. Show off your ride, and try the best burgers and wings around. 

Event Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/466701564248915/

 

CANCELLED

UNTIL THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ENDS

 

Monthly cruise in, every first Saturday of the month, from 4-7pm, at The Mustang Grill & Bar, located in Archer, FL. Cruise in to The Mustang Grill & Bar, in your awesome mustang or Ford, and join fellow enthusiasts and club members. The Mustang Grill & Bar features great food, atmosphere, and ice cold drinks of all kinds. Kid friendly atmosphere with game room on the side, as well as pool tables. Come out and join Swamp City Mustang Club every first Saturday of every month, from 4 to 7pm.

Facebook event page here

Swamp City Mustang Club private Facebook group here

2020 Cruise-In Dates:

January 4

February 1

March 7

April 5

May 2

June 6

NO JULY MEET

August 1

September 5 (Time TBA)

October 3 (Time TBA)

November 7 (Time TBA)

Decemeber 5 (Time TBA)