KISS Class

Action Auto Promotions, Inc. - New KISS Class Competition
KISS Class 1980 & Newer Fullsize Rules & Regulations
(KISS stands for Keep It Simple & Safe)

1980 & Newer KISS Class: 2 & 4 Door Sedans, Hardtops, and Station Wagons. Also if body style is the exact same as the 1980’s body style, car may compete in 80 & Newer class. (Example: 1977 Chevy Impala & 1980 Chevy Impala body styles are the exact same.) NO SEDAGONS

SAFETY: Seatbelt, helmet, long pants, shirt, and boots or shoes (not sandals) are mandatory. All airbags and airbag charges must be completely removed from vehicle.

BASIC MANDATORY RULES:

PREPARATION: All glass, headlights, taillights, chrome, fiberglass header panels, carpeting, antennas, hubcaps, wheel weights, and garbage must be removed from vehicle before competition.

GAS TANKS: Factory tanks must be completely removed. Drivers must use small steel tank not to exceed 6-gallon capacity. Also may use plastic tank or fuel cell ONLY IF ENCLOSED IN STEEL CASE AND PASS INSPECTION. Locate behind driver mounted to floor ONLY. Any leaking tanks or fittings will result in disqualification from competition. Only approved fuel line may be used. Pump gas only.

BATTERIES: Only 1 or 2 stock type automotive type or 1 larger battery of your choice is permitted. Batteries must be mounted to floor in front passenger section of vehicle. Covered and secure to pass inspection.

DOORS: MUST be chained or wired. Chains or wire may not exceed 36” (one per vertical seam).

HOODS: Your choice of up to 4 chains or wires (minimum of 2). Chain or wire not to exceed 36” in length. It is mandatory that an opening be cut in hood over carburetor, approximately 8" or larger, square or circular. No bolting of webbing allowed. No threaded rods.

TRUNKS: Must have 2 chains or wires to secure trunk lid. Chain or wire not to exceed 36” in length. No threaded rods.

STATION WAGON: Tailgates must be secured with 2 lengths of chain or wire. Chain or wire not to exceed 36” in Length. (One per vertical seam) No threaded rods.

WINDSHIELDS: Must be removed. Must have 2 chains or straps bolted vertically from roof to firewall to protect driver.

TIRES: Maximum 16” tires, 8-ply, D-LOAD RANGE. Tires used cannot exceed 30” in height. Tires must be properly inflated & may not be bolted to rim. No double tires. No foam or liquid filled tires. No valve stem protectors.
Tire must be DOT tires only. No Skidsteer tires, Forklift tires, etc.

BUMPERS: Bumper and all factory bumper brackets must remain stock and in factory position. Two chains or wires MUST go to or around the bumper and be bolted to the frame or core support.

ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND REAREND: Must be from that make and model and remain stock. Vertical engine stacks are permitted, but keep below 18” above hood. Engines may be secured with chain by bolting NOT WELDING to frame. Do not use engine chains to reinforce in any way the structure of the car or you will not be allowed to run. No welding of gears in the rearends.

RADIATOR: Factory stock in original position containing water only. No auxiliary coolers allowed. No radiator guards may be used.

SUSPENSION: Shocks and suspension may not be altered to increase height from factory. In front springs only- Spring spacers may be used to increase height of car. From ground to bottom of bumper MUST NOT exceed 21". Suspension must have reasonable bounce. Absolutely no front springs allowed in rear of car.

BODY BOLTS: Must remain stock. Even the core support bolts and body pucks must remain stock.

INTERIOR MOUNTED BARS: You have the choice to have a rear seat bar. The rear bar must be mounted behind your seat running from doorpost to doorpost horizontally. No kickers off the bar. Mount 3” up or down from the center of the seat. No pipe smaller than 3” in diameter by ¼ thick for either bar. Must be bolted in not welded. On rear bar you MUST have a safety chain running down to solid part of floorboard and secured. (NOT to frame or body mount)

TRANSMISSION COOLER: No transmission coolers allowed

FENDERS: You may trim fenders. Do not create a wedge by over tucking your fenders.

WELDING: Absolutely no welding is to be done to the cars.

MISCELLANEOUS RULES:
You must choose the number of choice before you arrive. Place number on both front doors of vehicle. Roof number signs recommended. Any advertising or decorations will be done in good taste, with no vulgarity allowed. JUDGES DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL IF DETERMINED SOMETHING IS OUTSIDE OF OUR RULES, BUILD ACCORDINGLY.

Inspection and registration closes ½ hour before start of show. Action Auto Promotions, Inc. reserves the right to reject or charge a late fee up to $20 for any vehicle registering after registration is closed.

Entry Fee: $35 Car & Driver

Pit Passes: $15