WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009

The Battle of the Imports will be offering a new class for the 2010 season. “After closely observing the Street Comp class the past few seasons, we have noticed the need to address this particular class and decided it was time to add an Outlaw version,” commented Frank Choi, National Event Director. "We feel the addition of this class will be mutually beneficial to the racers, sponsors and the fans."

The new class will be called Outlaw Comp.

Thanks to CTRParts.com, Midnight Performance Race Clinic and RTO Specialties, this beta class will be offered this Sunday at the 2009 Battle of the Imports season finale at the Auto Club Dragway located in Fontana, CA. "Once word leaked out, we started receiving phone calls from all over the country. Suprisingly, all of the callers were pleased with the decision."

The basic rule structure will mirror the existing Street Comp class with the following changes:

Turbochargers will be restricted to a maximum size of 72mm.
Air to water intercoolers will be permitted.
Maximum size for drive tires will be 26-inches tall and 10-inches wide. “W” tires are not permitted.
Minimum weight with driver is 2,400 pounds.

For 2010, the traditional Street Comp class will also have the following minor changes:

Turbochargers will be restricted to a maximum size of 67mm.
Air to air intercoolers only.
Maximum size for drive tires will be 25-inches tall and 9-inches wide. “W” tires are not permitted.
Minimum weight with driver is 2,200 pounds.

“The addition of the Outlaw Comp class will bring more parity to the already competitive class,” added Choi. Additional rules will be announced in the near future.