The GMPP LSX Shootout NMCA Finals Oct 9-12 powerTV Coverage!

[mark@lsxtv]

Last year was the first year for the LSX Shootout that was featured as part of the NMCA Memphis Finals. The first year response was overwhelming. GM Performance Parts decided to do it again this year as the LSX market is growing at a record high. Multiple companies teamed up with GMPP to bring a total prize purse of over $60,000. Multiple companies have posted well over 1500 horsepower with the LS family of engines, that proves even more that the LSX is here to stay in the drag racing community.



This year powerTV will be back at the finals in full force. A crew of five covering editorial and video will be bringing you all the LSX and NMCA coverage from the weekend.



Our LSX Shootout Teaser Video!

Heads Up Classes

The LSX Shootout’s heads up classes include LSX Drag Radial and LSX All Motor.



Drag Radial is a 7 second class that allows any sort of power adder. Being the fastest class leads to the biggest prize: an LS376 crate motor and $3000. The LS376 is GM's 480 cubic inch LS3 crate motor that comes equipped with a Hot cam (last year it was a LS7 crate engine). With a street price of over $6,000 on the engine, puts the total winning package close to $10,000. All Motor puts the top engine builders against each other is they squeeze 8 second passes out of these naturally aspirated small blocks. The winner will receive $2,000, and yet another LS376 crate engine courtesy of GM Performance Parts.

Index Classes

Another feature of the LSX Shootout is their Index classes. There are two classes fitted for a run-what-you-brung street style LS vehicles, LSX Showdown and new for this year, the LSX Truck and SUV class. The separates the cars from the trucks as the LSX Showdown is strictly for cars. The winner of LSX Showdown will receive $1,000, and a LSX Bowtie Block courtesy of GM Performance Parts. The winner of LSX Truck & SUV will receive an LS327/327 crate engine and $1000. Both these classes will allow you into the NMCA True Street category for free durning this race weekend. You will be required to drive a 30 mile cruise and run 3 back to back passes for the True Street competition. If an LS powered vehicle manages to win the True Street class, the purse is doubled and GM will give out yet another LSX block.



Dyno Challenege

Have a LS motor that might not be suitable for the track or maybe your in the race and want to win another $1000? Then the LSX Dyno Shootout is for you. GM will be supplying the dyno and looking for the highest horsepower LSX vehicle for the cash prize.

Special Two Day Car Show

There will also be a special 2 day show & shine with over 70 awards for LS powered vehicles. Daily awards include: best LS-powered late-model Camaro, Firebird, GTO, Corvette, Cadillac, Trailblazer and vintage LS-powered specialty vehicle; best paint, interior, engine, and stance; editor’s choice awards from GM High-Tech Performance, FSC and LS1Tech.com; Top 20 LS Muscle Cars; 6’ LSX Best of Show trophies on Sunday only.

A Party For All You Early Birds!

In 2008 there will be several "unofficial" tours to the 2nd Annual GMPP LSX Shootout. There will be many more people traveling solo to the event. The NMCA and Nitto Tire have agreed to host a very special welcome party for all early bird arrivals and it is open to everyone! The party will feature music, complimentary beer/wine and sodas, BBQ appetizers & finger foods, and a giant free parts raffle with over $5,000 in give-away prizes, and more.

Here is the party 411:

Date: Thursday, October 9th
Time: 6:00 PM Until 8:00 PM
Location: Plantation Oaks Parking Lot, 6656 Hwy. 51N, Millington, TN, 38053

DALLAS Caravan
Meeting Place:
Courtyard - Dallas Mesquite
2300 Interstate 30 (Off the Gus Thomasson/Galloway Exit)
Mesquite, Texas 75150
Phone: 972-681-3300
Heading out at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, October 9, 2008!

Where at?
Memphis International Motorsports Corporation
5500 Victory Lane
Memphis, TN 38053

Tickets: (866) 40 SPEED
Phone: (901) 358-7223
Fax: (901) 358-7274

Below check out all the rules!

[mark@lsxtv]

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This is a single POWER ADDER Shoot-out is a class developed for all LS powered GM cars and trucks.
All races are on a .400 Pro Tree and in a heads up format.
This will be an ALL RUN qualifying format.
Vehicles are required to be stock appearing and stock bodied.
All vehicles are required to pass NHRA safety inspection for ET and speed.
A Sportsman ladder will determine running order.
Vehicles must be driven to staging and to scales, can be towed after scales
Vehicles are required to run GM Performance Parts Sponsor decal and GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout license plate

ENGINE:

Only LS style small block engines are allowed.
GM manufactured aluminum or iron block required
Displacement will be verified by using the P&G method
Exhaust must be directed away from vehicle, outlet must be rearward of front tire
Exhaust cannot pass thru any body panel. Zoomies are prohibited
Gasoline is the only fuel allowed
Cylinder heads limited to OEM or OEM “Style” aftermarket head.
Billet cylinder heads are prohibited
Racer must be capable of verifying legal part # head during inspection to be deemed legal.
Any modifications allowed to legal heads
Dry sump oiling systems permitted

BALLAST:

Must be NHRA approved mounting - Maximum 100# per individual weight bar
No loose or unsecured ballast allowed and will be grounds for disqualification.

CARBURETORS / INDUCTION:

Any non-split carburetor permitted, maximum 2-carbs
Any EFI permitted
Any intake manifold allowed, including sheetmetal/fabricated manifolds

TRANSMISSION:

Any automatic or OEM style manual transmissions permitted (* see weights)
Any torque converter allowed. Lock-up type permitted.
Torque convertors not permitted with manual transmissions
Clutch-activated automatic transmissions (re: Clutch-flite) are prohibited

SUSPENSION:

Aftermarket K-members permitted
Fully tubbed or mini tubbed wheelwells and notched frame rails permitted
Factory rear frame rails required in OEM location
Wheelie bars are permitted
Stock type suspensions, ladder bars and non-OEM 4-links permitted
Coil-overs permitted
Front-wheel drive conversions prohibited

INTERIOR:

Must be original appearing.
Floors must be upholstered, headliners required
Passenger seat and rear seat be removed
OEM appearing dash required

BODY:

Forward facing hood scoops prohibited except for OEM type for non-nitrous applications
Forward facing hood scoops permitted for nitrous applications
Cowl induction hoods permitted, 6” max
OEM composite body panels permitted
Light-weight or fiberglass body pieces limited to hood, rear deck and bumpers
Overhangs must be OEM, Wheelbase must be OEM +/- 1”
Doors must be OEM material
Rear spoilers permitted, max. length 26”, may not be moulded into the body
Tinted windows are not permitted forward of the “B” pillar, per NHRA requirements

ELECTRICAL:

Electronic driving aids prohibited
Throttle stops, delay boxes and auto shifters prohibited
Two-step, trans-brakes and line-locks are permitted
Functional headlights, taillights and horn required
Any aftermarket ignition permitted
TIRES-WHEELS:
TIRES – FRONT: Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
TIRES – REAR: DOT Drag Radial Tires ONLY
The maximum allowed tire size is 295 as marked on the sidewall
ANY size wheel permitted
Bead-locks permitted

WEIGHTS:

Power Adder Max CID Base Weight
Nitrous Oxide 500 2800
Blower 500 3400
Turbo 500 3400

POWER ADDERS:

NITROUS OXIDE: Any nitrous system permitted including push systems. No maximum number of stages. The use of agents other than nitrous oxide as part of, or mixed in, the system are prohibited. Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with any other power adder. If entry is entered as a non-nitrous entry, all solenoids, lines, fittings, and bottles must be removed prior to technical inspection and any competition runs. Nitrous oxide systems must use gasoline only for the fuel enrichment circuit.

SINGLE CENTRIFUGAL SUPERCHARGER: Any single centrifugal racing supercharger permitted that fits the following criteria: Inlet diameter - external OD 6” maximum, impeller inducer diameter 5.5” maximum, impeller exducer diameter 8.0”, discharge diameter - external diameter 4.00” maximum, housing diameter (greatest external diameter of housing not to include discharge) – 12.0” maximum. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust housing is strictly prohibited. Supercharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum. Exotic material wheels prohibited.

SINGLE TURBOCHARGER: Accepted single turbochargers are permitted with the following requirements: 1) Turbocharger must be of conventional impeller and housing design and type. 2) Turbocharger is limited to a maximum size of 4.173” (106.0mm) - inducer wheel diameter at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing. 3) Inlet housing is permitted a maximum inlet diameter of 4.253” where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. 4) Compressor wheel to housing clearance must maintain a maximum of 0.080” clearance beginning from a) where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet of the compressor housing to b) the transition point where the trailing edge of the compressor wheel meets the volute. 5) All air entering the turbocharger must pass through the turbocharger inlet. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust housing is strictly prohibited. Turbocharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum. Exotic material wheels prohibited. The tips of the impeller wheel may not be stepped, cut down, or notched to meet impeller tip-to-tip dimension. (.500-inch will define the tip of the impeller wheel).

TWIN TURBOCHARGERS: Accepted twin turbochargers are permitted with the following requirements: 1) Both turbochargers must be of conventional impeller and housing design and type. 2) Turbochargers are limited to a maximum size of 76 mm/2.992” - inducer wheel diameter at the point where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet housing. 3) Inlet housing is permitted a maximum inlet diameter of 3.072” where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the housing. 4) Compressor wheel to housing clearance must maintain a maximum of 0.080” clearance beginning from a) where the leading edge of the compressor wheel meets the inlet of the compressor housing to b) the transition point where the trailing edge of the compressor wheel meets the volute. 5) All air entering the turbocharger must pass through the turbocharger inlet. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the inlet or exhaust housing is strictly prohibited. Turbocharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum. Exotic material wheels prohibited. The tips of the impeller wheel may not be stepped, cut down, or notched to meet impeller tip-to-tip dimension. (.500-inch will define the tip of the impeller wheel).

PURSE:

Drag Radial Shootout Class:

• $3,000 Win + LS376/480 Crate Engine + Jacket + Plaque
• $1,500 R/U + Plaque
• $700 Semis
• $125 Quarters

[mark@lsxtv]

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This is a NATURALLY ASPIRATED heads-up shoot-out style drag racing class.
Developed for naturally aspirated LS small block powered GM cars and trucks.
All races are on a .400 Pro Tree and in a heads up format.
This will be an ALL RUN qualifying format.
Vehicles are required to be stock appearing and stock bodied.
All vehicles MUST pass NHRA safety inspection for ET and speed.
A Sportsman ladder will determine running order.
Vehicles must be driven to staging and to scales, can be towed after scales
Vehicles are required to run GM Performance Parts Sponsor decal and GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout license plate

ENGINE:

Only LS style small block engines are allowed.
GM manufactured aluminum or iron block required
Displacement will be verified by using the P&G method
Maximum of (2) mufflers are mandatory
4-inch maximum exhaust exit size
Gasoline is the only fuel allowed
Cylinder heads limited to OEM or OEM “Style” aftermarket head.
Billet cylinder heads are prohibited
Canted valve variations permitted with 50# weight adder
Cylinder head must be identifiable to verify legality
Any modifications allowed to legal heads
Dry sump oiling systems permitted

BALLAST:

Must be NHRA approved mounting
Maximum 100# per individual weight bar
No loose or unsecured ballast allowed and will be grounds for disqualification

CARBURETORS / INDUCTION:

Any single 4-bbl carburetor allowed
Any EFI system allowed
Any style intake manifold allowed, including sheet metal/fabricated manifolds.
Production OEM intake manifolds (stock unaltered runner lengths) are permitted a 50# weight break
Any modifications permitted, manifold must be identifyable

TRANSMISSION:
Any OEM style automatic or manual transmissions permitted (* see weights)
Any torque converter allowed. Lock-up type permitted.
Torque convertors not permitted with manual transmissions
Clutch-activated automatic transmissions (re: Clutch-flite) are prohibited

SUSPENSION:

Aftermarket K-members allowed
Mini tubs and notched frame rails allowed
Factory rear frame rail required in OEM location
Wheelie bars are permitted
Stock type suspensions permitted with stock mounting locations
Ladder bars permitted with 50# weight adder
Non-OEM 4-links prohibited
Coil-overs permitted
Front-wheel drive conversions prohibited

INTERIOR:

Must be original appearing.
Floors must be upholstered, headliners required
Two seats are required in stock location, rear seat may be removed
OEM appearing dash required

BODY:

Forward facing hood scoops prohibited except for OEM type
Cowl induction hoods permitted, 6” max
OEM composite body panels permitted
Light-weight or fiberglass body pieces limited to hood, rear deck and bumpers
Overhangs must be OEM, Wheelbase must be OEM +/- 1”
Doors must be OEM material
Rear spoilers permitted, max. length 26”, may not be moulded into the body
Tinted windows are not permitted forward of the “B” pillar, per NHRA requirements

ELECTRICAL:

Electronic driving aids prohibited
Throttle stops, delay boxes and auto shifters prohibited
Two-step, trans-brakes and line-locks are permitted
Functional headlights, taillights and horn required
Any aftermarket ignition permitted

TIRES-WHEELS:

TIRES – FRONT: Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
TIRES – REAR: Street type or racing slicks permitted
Maximum actual measured tire size is as follows:
Actual measured tread of tire is limited to 10.75 inches by 28.6 inches tall
Maximum roll out to be 90 inches as measured at the tire edge
Actual tire width will be measured by a “go – no go” gauge after conclusion of run at scale area
Tire tread may not extend outside fender lip.
“W” tires prohibited, tire shaving prohibited

WEIGHTS:

Base CID Base weight
370 3150
420 3300
440 3375
470 3450

8.5 lbs/cu in penalty applies for cubic inches over base weight break limit. (Maximum cubic inch still applies.) All weights are with driver & rounded down to the five pound increment. Ex: A calculated weight of 3228 would be required to weigh 3225 with driver at scales.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Absolutely no nitrous or other power-adder equipment will be allowed on the vehicle.
Nitrous plates, solenoids, soft or hard lines, nozzles, bottles or disconnected superchargers must be removed.

PURSE:

All Motor Shootout Class:

• $2,000 Win + LS327/480 Crate Engine + Jacket + Plaque
• $1,000 R/U + Plaque
• $500 Semis
• $100 Quarters

[mark@lsxtv]

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This is an index style drag racing class designed to attract most all vehicles not fitting the All Motor or Drag Radial class rules.
Developed for any year of GM bodied car using a LS style power plant.
All races are on a .500 Pro Tree and in an index format.
This will be an ALL RUN qualifying format.
Vehicles are required to be stock appearing and stock bodied.
All vehicles MUST pass NHRA safety inspection for ET and speed.
A Sportsman ladder will determine running order based off Saturday evenings qualifying round, closest to index without exceeding.
Vehicles must be driven to staging and to scales, can be towed after scales.
Vehicles are required to run GM Performance Parts Sponsor decal and GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout license plate.
Delay boxes, cross-over boxes, or any “reaction-time related” electronic bracket racing aids prohibited in this class. Throttle stops and all related throttle-stop type accessories prohibited. Trans brakes permitted.

CLASS DESIGNATIONS/INDEXES:

Following the completion of Friday and Saturday’s Time Runs and True Street Eliminations, each LSX Index Showdown driver will be required to select an Index and officially submit it to the LSX Event Coordinator prior to Saturday evenings qualifying session. There will be a single qualifier Saturday evening to establish a qualifying order. In eliminations on Sunday morning a 32 or less car field will be laddered on a sportsman ladder. A 33 or greater car field is randomly paired until the field reaches 32 cars or less. When the field reaches 32 cars or less a sportsman ladder for the number of cars remaining will be used to pair the cars. Car placement on the ladder will be determined based on closest to index (without breaking out) for the last round that was randomly paired.

Index classes are out lined as follows:

AA/LSX 8.50
A/LSX 9.00
B/LSX 9.50
C/LSX 10.00
D/LSX 10.50
E/LSX 11.00
F/LSX 11.50
G/LSX 12.00
H/LSX 12.50
I/LSX 13.00
J/LSX 13.50
K/LSX 14.00

Each LSX Showdown competitor will have the option to run and compete in the NMCA’S Tremec Transmission True Street category presented by Popular Hot Roding Magazine on Saturday at no additional charge. For rules and regulations pertaining to True Street please refer to the 2008 NMCA official Rule Book or log on to www.nmcadigital.com and look under Event Series, Official Rule Book.

PURSE:

LSX Index Showdown Class:

• $1,000 Win + GMPP LSX Bowtie Block + Jacket + Plaque
• $500 R/U + Plaque
• $250 Semis
• $100 Quarters
• $85 Eighths

[mark@lsxtv]

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This is an index style drag racing class designed to attract most all truck and SUV-style vehicles not fitting the All Motor, Drag Radial and LSX Showdown class rules.
Developed for any year of GM truck or SUV bodied vehicle using an LS style power plant.
All races are on a .500 Pro Tree and in an index format.
This will be an ALL RUN qualifying format.
Vehicles are required to be stock appearing and stock bodied.
All vehicles MUST pass NHRA safety inspection for ET and speed.
A Sportsman ladder will determine running order based off Saturday evenings qualifying round, closest to index without exceeding.
Vehicles must be driven to staging and to scales, can be towed after scales.
Vehicles are required to run GM Performance Parts Sponsor decal and GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout license plate.
Delay boxes, cross-over boxes, or any “reaction-time related” electronic bracket racing aids prohibited in this class. Throttle stops and all related throttle-stop type accessories prohibited. Trans brakes permitted.

CLASS DESIGNATIONS/INDEXES:

Following the completion of Friday and Saturday’s Time Runs and True Street Eliminations, each LSX Truck Showdown driver will be required to select an Index and officially submit it to the LSX Event Coordinator prior to Saturday evenings qualifying session. There will be a single qualifier Saturday evening to establish a qualifying order. In eliminations on Sunday morning a 32 or less truck field will be laddered on a sportsman ladder. A 33 or greater truck field is randomly paired until the field reaches 32 vehicles or less. When the field reaches 32 vehicles or less a sportsman ladder for the number of vehicles remaining will be used to pair the vehicles.Vehicle placement on the ladder will be determined based on closest to index (without breaking out) for the last round that was randomly paired.
Index classes are out lined as follows:

A/TLSX 9.00
B/TLSX 9.50
C/TLSX 10.00
D/TLSX 10.50
E/TLSX 11.00
F/TLSX 11.50
G/TLSX 12.00
H/TLSX 12.50
I/TLSX 13.00
J/TLSX 13.50
K/TLSX 14.00
L/TLSX 14.50
M/TLSX 15.00

Each LSX Truck Showdown competitor will have the option to run and compete in the NMCA’S Tremec Transmission True Street category presented by Popular Hot Roding Magazine on Saturday at no additional charge. For rules and regulations pertaining to True Street please refer to the 2008 NMCA official Rule Book or log on to www.nmcadigital.com and look under Event Series, Official Rule Book.

PURSE:

LSX Truck and SUV Showdown Class:

• $1,000 Win + GMPP LS327/327 Crate Engine + Plaque + Jacket
• $400 R/U + Plaque
• $200 Semis
• $85 Quarters

[mark@lsxtv]

Dyno Shootout

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The LSX Dyno Shootout is a special feature of the LSX Shootout and is designed to find out whose LS-powered vehicle can make the most horsepower. 1200 HP? 1400 PH? What about 1600 HP from an LSX Drag Radial racecar? The LSX Dyno Shootout is open to all LS-powered vehicles.

Every person who puts their vehicle on the dyno will be charged $75 for up to three (3) dyno pulls. The $75 fee will be returned to all competitors who can beat the previous best horsepower rating to take the new top spot. Competitors qualify to receive additional dyno pulls if they pay for them with the dyno operator. Competitors may pay the dyno operator to tune their vehicles. All pulls on the dyno qualify for the Dyno Shootout. Each competitor must do at least two (2) pulls on the dyno and their top two (2) pulls will be averaged together to give them their final dyno result. Top pulls must be made within ten (10) minutes of each other.

The Dyno Shootout will be contested on Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The winner will be announced at 4:00 pm on Sunday.

PURSE:

LSX Dyno Shootout:

• $1,000 Win + LSX Shootout Winner’s Jacket

CAR SHOW RULES

The NMCA is pleased to announce that there will once again be special LSX car show classes at the GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout that will take place at the Nitto Tire NMCA World Finals in Memphis, TN, Oct. 9-12, 2008. The NMCA World Finals, the final stop of the NMCA Edelbrock Muscle Car Nationals, will once again be “the” LS performance event of the year. The LSX car show will be take place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11th and 12th.

“These car show classes have been created to showcase and recognize the best LS-powered vehicles at the LSX Shootout,” said Charlie Harmon, President of the NMCA series. “The LSX Shootout car show is as important as the drag race – we will have something for everyone who wants to bring their LS-powered car to participate in this historic event.”

The LXS Shootout car show will be a part of the already huge NMCA Auto Show & Shine. All LSX car show entries will receive a participant goodie bag and a collectible all-metal LSX Shootout license plate, and will be able to park together to showcase their awesome LS-powered vehicles. LSX show cars will compete for the following awards both days (Saturday & Sunday):
• Best LS-Powered Late-Model Camaro
• Best LS-Powered Late-Model Firebird
• Best LS-Powered Late-Model GTO
• Best LS-Powered Late-Model Corvette
• Best LS-Powered Late-Model Trailblazer
• Best LS-Powered Late-Model Cadillac
• Best LS-Powered Specialty Vehicle
• Fastest Street Car Magazine Editors Choice
• GM High-Tech Performance Magazine Editors Choice
• LS1Tech.Com Editors Choice
• Best LS-Powered Paint
• Best LS-Powered Interior
• Best LS-Powered Engine
• Best LS-Powered Stance
• Top 20 LS Muscle Cars (silver desk figurines)
• Best of Show LS-Powered Late-Model (6’ trophy & jacket – Sunday Only)
• Best of Show LS-Powered Hybrid/Engine Swap (6'trophy & jacket – Sunday Only)
For more information on the 2nd Annual GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout, please log on to www.nmcadigital.com/lsx, or call 714-444-2426.

[REDGAR]

Just snapped and half shaft...but that is not going to stop me!!!!


See you all there

[mark@lsxtv]

The time is upon us for the biggest LSX event of the year, the LSX Shootout at Memphis Motorsports Park. The event starts Thursday October 8th in conjunction with the NMCA Finals. LSX TV is going to be there with coverage sponsored by GM Performance Parts each and every single moment reporting with both video coverage and rumors, news, and results.

You can find the LSX Shootout coverage presented by GM Performance parts POSTED HERE throughout the weekend – and it will be updated QUICKLY and OFTEN!

This is the second year for this event and has already proven to be bigger then the first. There will be two heads up classes for All Motor and Drag Radial contenders. There will also be a slew of index classes, including the new LSX Truck Class. Tom Peters, the head of the GM Design Team, will be the official Grand Marshal of the 2nd Annual LSX Shootout. He is the head man behind the all new 2010 Camaro. Tom will be there Saturday signing 2010 Camaro Posters. There also might be the possibility of a 2010 Camaro SS running down the track on some drag radials!



Paul Major has been testing his twin turbo C5 Corvette that has managed a best of a 7.35 @ 205 MPH, being the first LS based engine over 200 MPH. This is almost a full half-second faster then the fastest pass from the LSX Shootout in 2007. Paul was taken out in the finals by Tom Kempf Harrison by 2 hundredths. Keep an eye on both of these guys all weekend



The car above is driven by 2007 All Motor runner up Judson Massingill. Jud is the founder of the SAM School and pilots their class built ’99 Camaro SS. Last year they were the number one qualifier with a 9.04 @ 151. They made it to the finals but were taken out by Kevin Patterson’s ’95 Firebird. The SAM crew didn’t manage a good pass during eliminations on Sunday.