Langley Loafers B.C. Oldtime Drags & Show ‘n Shine at Mission Raceway
July 31, August 1 & 2, 2026
CLASSES UP TO 1972
New Class this year: Flathead and Straight 6 see rules below
Note: Updated Gasser Get Down guidelines below
STREET ROD:
Body style up to 1948
Full tree
NO Electronics
NOSTALGIA GAS / STRAIGHT AXLE:
Body style up to 1972
Full Tree
Must be running a straight axle (exceptions made for period correct A arms)
NO electronics
Transbrakes and rev-limiters okay
STREET CLASSIC A:
Body Style 1949 – 1964
Full Tree
NO electronics
Quick 8 or 16
STREET CLASSIC B:
Full tree
NO electronics
Remaining cars in class
STREET MACHINE A:
Any body style, any year up to 1972
5/10 pro tree
Electronics allowed
10.49 – 9.00
STREET MACHINE B:
Body Style 1965 – 72
Full tree
NO electronics
11.49 – 9.00
STREET MACHINE C:
Body style 1965 – 72
Full tree
NO electronics
11.50 and slower
OUTLAW E:
Body style up to 1972 plus front engine dragsters, altereds etc.
Sportsman tree
Electronics allowed
9.99 and quicker
OUTLAW N:
as above
NO electronics
Minimum 8 car fields subject to management’s decision.
Track tech inspectors to determine class compliance, year of vehicle, as well as mechanical and safety standards for all classes.
FLATHEAD CLASS RULES:
CARS
Year:
- Car bodies must be 1954 or older
- American made only
Engine: - American made 4 cylinder
- V8 flatheads, OHV straight 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder
- 1954 or older
Fuel: - Gas only
- NO ALCOHOL OR NITRO!
Running Gear: - 1954 or older
Wheels and Tires: - 15-18” wheels
- No slicks
Paint: - Period paint that emulates the early days of racing
- Cars can be shiny, primed or have old paint
- 3 number maximum
- Do not letter your car until you receive your approved number
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS - All cars must have a modern lap belt or 5-point harness
- All car racers need a DOT helmet dated within the last 7 years
- Cars must have visible race numbers, 3 maximum
- Numbers should appear utilitarian, not modern or fancy
- Paint, white masking tape, or shoe polish also accepted
- Radiator catch can NO ANTIFREEZE
- Races will be 1/8 mile
- Vintage, reproduction parts are accepted (ie. frame rails, intakes, cylinder heads,
ignition systems, Stromberg carbs etc.) - A vintage style round or square roll car is ok on roadsters, not mandatory
- No cages – just like the originals
- When sitting, the roll bar needs to be no more than 2” over the driver’s head with
a helmet on - Brakes on all four corners/wheels
- Arm restraints on open cars
- Must pass Mission Raceway tech inspection
Gasser Get-Down Guidelines
Mission: To promote the wild and woolly gasser racing of the swingin 60s! The competitive spirit is welcome, bad attitudes are not.
General Class Rules
BODY
North American bodies pre 68
British bodies pre 60
Must be full fendered
*NO MUSCLE CARS*
SUSPENSION
Front-straight or dropped axle
-modified original
Rear-leaf (parallel or transverse)
-coil over/ladder bar *no four link*
CHASSIS
No full tube
WHEELS
Period correct *no billet/two piece*
ELECTRONICS
Line lock/trans brake/rev limiter/ignition box OK
SAFETY
All race vehicles must pass NHRA tech prior to going down the track
***ALL COMPETITION VEHICLES MUST BE APPROVED BY A MEMBER OF THE GASSER GET-DOWN RULES COMMITTEE BEFORE RUNNING WITH THE
CLASS***