ADRL Bans Use of Titanium Wheel Studs; Issues Other Rules Clarifications and Reminders

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*

American Drag Racing League
Contact: ADRL Communications
(404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375
www.ADRL.us <http://www.ADRL.us>

 

*ADRL Bans Use of Titanium Wheel Studs; Issues Other Rules 
Clarifications and Reminders*

O'FALLON, MO (Mar. 1, 2010) -- The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) 
announced today that titanium wheel studs are prohibited in all 
professional classes, effective immediately, and the rule will be 
checked for compliance beginning Mar. 19-20, at the season-opening 
Universal Technical Institute Dragpalooza VI presented by Safety-Kleen.

"The ADRL has been monitoring this issue for the past year and last week 
during our monthly Rules Committee meeting, committee members voted 
unanimously to ban the use of titanium wheel studs in all professional 
categories," Tom Grooms of the ADRL Technical Services division said. 
"So, all ADRL competitors are advised to make this immediate change."

Additionally, ADRL Technical Services reiterated that all Pro Extreme 
and Pro Nitrous entries are required to have full-floating rear-end 
housings this season, as per the 2010 ADRL rules. However, recognizing 
that certain teams may still need time to comply, Grooms said a 
one-event extension to rule implementation has been granted.

"Our Rules Committee voted to allow ADRL teams a one-race exemption, but 
we want to make it very clear that everyone must be in full compliance 
with this rule by Apr. 23-24, at the Hardee's Georgia Drags VI at 
Valdosta, Georgia," Grooms stated. "There will be no exceptions made 
once we get to Georgia."

Finally, Grooms reminded all Pro Extreme Motorcycle (PXM) teams that 
their bikes must have an ADRL-accepted engine containment system in 
place this season, beginning at the Universal Technical Institute 
Dragpalooza VI presented by Safety-Kleen. Presently, the only 
manufacturer to have submitted a design and received ADRL-accepted 
status is Taylor Motorsports Products, which can be reached online at 
www.TaylorMotorsports.com <http://www.taylormotorsports.com/> or by 
calling (800) 320-2988.

All manufacturers of PXM engine containment systems are encouraged to 
submit a sample for ADRL acceptance by contacting Grooms in the ADRL 
Technical Services division at the ADRL's main office at (636) 272-2375 
or via e-mail sent to tom@adrl.us . Additionally, 
any competitor with questions about ADRL rules should contact Grooms for 
clarifications or direction.

"I would encourage all ADRL competitors in all classes to visit 
www.ADRL.us <http://www.adrl.us/> daily in order to stay current with 
the rules. All new rules and revisions will be referenced there in both 
the News section and the Agent 660 column, as well as in the Rules 
section itself," Grooms said.

"I also encourage our race team members to remember, if it's not posted 
on the official ADRL Web site, it's not official. It is the 
responsibility of all ADRL competitors to remain up-to-date on the 
rules, but if there are any questions they should contact me directly." 

 

ABOUT THE ADRL
Based in O'Fallon, Missouri, the American Drag Racing League is the 
nation's premier sanctioning body for the sport of eighth-mile drag 
racing. The professional categories featured in the ADRL are Extreme Pro 
Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous, and Pro 
Extreme, the quickest doorslammer class in all of drag racing. The 2010 
ADRL series consists of nine national events run throughout the United 
States. For more information on the ADRL, visit www.ADRL.us 
<http://www.ADRL.us>. 

 

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