AMA/Prostar 2003
FUNNYBIKE Rules
1. General Description
Single and double engine, nitromethane, alcohol and gasoline burning
four-cylinder and two cylinder motorcycles. Manufacturers
name must be visible from both sides of the bike. All bikes must
have front and rear fenders. This class is run "heads up"
with a qualified field up to 16 motorcycles. FB will compete at
all events in the 2003 season. Starting in the 2003 season three
general rules will govern Funnybike.
1) Minimum weight 650 pounds; 2) maximum tire width is 13 inches,
minimum 10 inches; 3) no forced induction of nitromethane.
2. Historical Sub-Class Designations.
The following
sub-class designations are given for reference only.
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FB/AB:
Alcohol Blown
Single engine 1425cc maximum. Laydown frame. Mechanically driven
supercharger fueled with Alcohol only.
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FB/GI:
Gas Injected Turbo
Turbocharged injected, gasoline only, no alcohol. Single stage
of nitrous only, one nitrous solenoid to purge system. One set
of nozzles per cylinder.
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FB/GN:
Gas Nitrous
Turbocharged with Nitrous, gasoline only, carburetors only,
no injectors. Maximum three stages of nitrous, (single variable
stage
nitrous highly recommended).
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FB/IA:
Injected Alcohol Turbo
Injected Alcohol turbo, no nitrous.
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FB/IN:
Injected Nitro
Injected nitromethane fuel, no boost, no nitrous.
- FB/TA: Turbo Alcohol
Turbocharged with Alcohol, carburetors only, no injectors, no
nitrous.
3. BODY
All FB rear fenders
must extend past the rear axle. No gloss painted seats. Seats must
have fabric or anti-skid texture. Front fairings must
have clear windscreens. All Funnybikes (4-cylinder) must run a tank
shell similar to stock with engine manufacturers logo in large
letters.
Front fender, rear fender, headlight or fairing mandatory. All nitrous
bikes must have thumb (butterfly) body fasteners; all body fasteners
must be able to be removed by hand without the use of tools.
4. BRAKES
Minimums: Front: dual, 10-inch diameter x 3/16-inch width; single,
11 1/2-inch diameter x 3/16-inch width. Rear; single, 10-inch diameter
x
3/16-inch width. All brake lines are to be steel braided.
5. ENGINE
Stock cases permitted; aftermarket cases are highly recommended.
Any V-Twin engine using nitromethane fuel engine must utilize cylinder
head restraints. (See Prostar Rulebook.) Accepted aftermarket cases,
cylinder heads, planetary transmission permitted. Engine must be
equipped with an oil blanket or oil catch pan (See Prostar Rulebook.)
6. FRAME
Wheelbase minimum is 74-inches for Funnybikes. Stock cradles (chassis)
prohibited. (See Prostar Rulebook.)
7. FUEL SHUT-OFF
All fuel entries must have a pre-loaded fuel shut-off. A lanyard
must be connected between the rider and the trigger; the shut-off
may be
operated by spring, air, hydraulic or other means accepted by Tech.
All entries must have a means of shutting off fuel while the rider
is on
bike.
8. FUEL SYSTEMS
Steel braided fuel lines are mandatory on all pump driven fuel systems.
Dual cable positive return throttle are mandatory. All non-braided
fuel lines must be fastened with a metal clamp, band or fitting
(no wire). Be careful not to over tighten.
9. KILL SWITCH
When the lanyard is pulled, ignition, fuel pump and nitrous solenoids
must be disarmed. (See Prostar Rulebook.)
10. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Nomex underclothing protecting legs is mandatory. Nitro entries
must utilize a Nomex helmet sock.
11. QUALIFYING
Riders of Funnybike must hold a Prostar Class 1 license. (See Prostar
Rulebook)
12. TIRES AND WHEELS
Front tire must be road race or V-rated. Front wheel must be minimum
WM 1 x 16. Minimum tire size width is 11-inches; maximum tire width
is 13 inches. Rear wheel utilizing 12-inch or wider tire must have
a 3/8-inch minimum thickness spider and bead locks. Non-bead lock
wheels permitted if utilizing 11- inch tire with locking screws
(See Prostar Rulebook.) All rear tubes must be natural rubber, racing
type. For safety, tire width should not exceed rim width by more
than two-inches, bead seat to bead seat.
13. WEIGHT
Minimum weight 650 pounds plus rider.
14. WHEELIE BARS
May not exceed the wheelbase of bike and must be sufficiently cross-braced
to prevent side whip.
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