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dB Drag Racing Class Matrix Reference

Class Normal Use Vehicle Mods Woofer Qty Walls
Street A
Everywhere
No
1-3*
No
Street B
Everywhere
No
1-4*
No
Street C
Everywhere
No
1-8*
No
Street Max
B-Pillar Forward
No
1-4
OK
Super Street NW
B-Pillar Forward
No
Unlimited
No
Super Street 1-2
B-Pillar Forward
OK
1-2
OK
Super Street 3-4
B-Pillar Forward
OK
3-4
OK
Super Street 5+
B-Pillar Forward
OK
5+
OK
Extreme 1
Exempt
OK
1
OK
Extreme 2
Exempt
OK
2
OK
Extreme 3+
Exempt
OK
3+
OK

Class Max Conductors Max Amps Podium Pro / Veteran
Street A
2 Total
1
No
OK
Street B
2 Total
1*
No
OK
Street C
4 Total
2*
No
OK
Street Max
4 Total
2*
OK
OK
Super Street NW
8 Total*
4*
OK
OK
Super Street 1-2
4 per sub
Unlimited
OK
OK
Super Street 3-4
4 per sub
Unlimited
OK
OK
Super Street 5+
4 per sub
Unlimited
OK
OK
Extreme 1
4 per sub
Unlimited
OK
OK
Extreme 2
4 per sub
Unlimited
OK
OK
Extreme 3+
4 per sub
Unlimited
OK
OK

Class Battery Qty Battery Size Battery Box Capacitor Qty
Street A
1
Standard 650 in^3
No
1F
Street B
1
Standard 800 in^3
No
1F
Street C
2
Standard 800 in^3
No
2F
Street Max
1
800 in^3
No
1F
Super Street NW
Unlimited
Unlimited
No
Unlimited
Super Street 1-2
Unlimited
Unlimited
OK
Unlimited
Super Street 3-4
Unlimited
Unlimited
OK
Unlimited
Super Street 5+
Unlimited
Unlimited
OK
Unlimited
Extreme 1
Unlimited
Unlimited
OK
Unlimited
Extreme 2
Unlimited
Unlimited
OK
Unlimited
Extreme 3+
Unlimited
Unlimited
OK
Unlimited

Class Alternator Qty Max Volts Vehicle Run Panda or CRX
Street A
-
12 (14 Max)
No
OK
Street B
-
12 (14 Max)
No
OK
Street C
-
12 (14 Max)
No
OK
Street Max
-
12 (14 Max)
No
OK
Super Street NW
2
16 (18 Max)
OK
OK
Super Street 1-2
2
18 Max
OK
OK
Super Street 3-4
2
18 Max
OK
OK
Super Street 5+
2
18 Max
OK
OK
Extreme 1
Unlimited
18 Max
OK
OK
Extreme 2
Unlimited
18 Max
OK
OK
Extreme 3+
Unlimited
18 Max
OK
OK

Class Matrix Notes

Street Division

  • Street A – 1-12 or 2-10’s or 3-8’s / Maximum of 1 amp – 2 Conductors total between amp rack and sub enclosure
  • Street B – 1-15 or 2-12’s or 3-10’s or 4-8’s / Maximum of 1 amp (or 2 monoblock amplifiers) – 2 Conductors total between amp rack and sub enclosure
  • Street C – 1-18 or 2-15’s or 4-12’s or 6-10’s or 8-8's / Maximum of 2 amps (or 4 monoblock amplifiers) – 4 Conductors total between amp rack and sub enclosure
Street Max Class
  • Maximum of 2 amps (or 4 monoblock amplifiers) – 4 Conductors total between amp rack and sub enclosure
Super Street NW Class
  • Maximum of 4 amps (or 8 monoblock amplifiers) - 8 Conductors total between amp rack and sub enclosure. Maximum 4 conductors per sub

Glossary of Terms

  • Alts – Number of alternators permitted
  • Amateur - Anyone who is not a "Pro" (see below)
  • Amps – Maximum number of physical amplifiers permitted
  • Battery Box – Battery box permitted
  • Battery Qty – Maximum number of batteries permitted
  • Battery Size – Physical size limits for each battery in cubic inches
  • Caps – Number of Farads permitted
  • Maximum Conductors – Maximum number of electrical conductors between the amplifier(s) and the sub enclosure. A normal speaker wire is composed of two conductors; 1 for positive and 1 for negative.
  • Normal Use – Normal use restriction applies
  • Podium – Podium use permitted
  • Power - When amplifier power limits are specified, the dBDRA will use the maximum published RMS rating for the amplifier. The dBDRA reserves the right to verify the accuracy of any published rating.
  • Pro - Anyone who is employed in the auto sound industry. Anyone who is sponsored by someone in the auto sound industry. Anyone who is related to someone in the auto sound industry. Anyone who has competed as a pro in the past.
  • Run – Vehicle may be running during competition
  • Standard Battery – 12-volt, 6-cell (connected in series), lead-acid or gel-type battery.
  • Vehicle Mods – Structural vehicle modifications permitted
  • Veteran - A contestant who has finished any preceeding season with a "Top 3" Certified Score ranking or who has participated in any previous World Finals.
  • Volts – Battery voltage (value in parenthesis indicates maximum voltage in the lanes)
  • Walls – Walls are permitted
  • Woofers – Number of woofers allowed