Because we didn't kill ourselves enough with the Pump Gas Drags, HOT ROD magazine has teamed with ProMedia (www.fasteststreetcar.com) to develop and cover the PRO Outlaw Drag Radial Shootout in Memphis October 9-10-11. The rules are set up to make this deal a true hardcore race to find the nation's quickest cars on drag radials, and there's real payouts plus full coverage in HOT ROD. Be there.

David Freiburger
Editor In Chief
HOT ROD Magazine

Here's the official release and rules from ProMedia:

PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Announces “Outlaw” Drag Radial Shootout Paying $5,000 to Win at the Nitto Tire PRO World Street Finals in Memphis!

As part of the 3rd Annual Nitto Tire PRO World Street Finals in Memphis, TN, the PRO Edelbrock series, in conjunction with HOT ROD Magazine, will present the Inaugural Outlaw Drag Radial Shootout, with a $5,000 to win purse, plus contingency!

With full coverage provided by Hot Rod Magazine, the PRO Outlaw Drag Radial Shootout will provide the largest audience for drag radial racing in history.

The rules have been kept to a minimum to ensure a large number of entries and to make this a true “Outlaw” class. So not only can you win a lot of money and prove that you are the baddest racer on drag radials, you will also get your car in the largest automotive performance magazine on the planet!

Make plans today to attend the Nitto Tire PRO World Finals in Memphis, either as a “Drag Radial Shootout” competitor, or as a fan.

The Dates & Location:
PRO Nitto Tire World Finals
October 8-9-10, 2004
Memphis Motorsports Park - Memphis, TN

Purse – Outlaw Drag Radial Shootout, Covered by Hot Rod Magazine:
WIN:                $5,000
R/U:                 $2,000
Semis:             $500
1/4s:                $200

Entry will be $175.00 pre-registered (www.fasteststreetcar.com) or $225.00 at the gate.

Outlaw Drag Radial Rules:
-Equipped with D.O.T.-approved Drag Radial tires (BFG, NITTO, M/T, or M&H) up to a maximum width of 12 inches.
-Stock-type chassis vehicles with stock suspension.
-Must retain stock frame rails, may be notched for tire clearance (back-half prohibited). Mini tubs and coil-overs permitted.
-- No wheelie bars
-3,200-pound minimum weight (deduct 250 lb for nitrous small block).
-Any power adders or engine type OK
-Automatic transmission with converter or OEM stick-shift with single disc clutch (clutchless transmissions prohibited)
-Gasoline required (max "0" on fuel check meter)