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General Rules

 

A-1 RACEWAY

Lacombe, Louisiana

 

A1RACEWAY.NET

 

2008 - DIRT TRACK GENERAL RULES – 2008

 

GENERAL

                       

                        *  All cars must have Schonfeld Mufflers part #112535,or #112530

                        *  Mods only may use Schonfeld # IMCA609

 

GENERAL RULES:

 

INDEX:

 

GENERAL Rules

 

SAFETY Rules

 

PROGRAM-PURSE-POINTS Rules

 

CAR CLASS RULES

 

APPLICABILITY:

 

These Rulebooks, as a set, are intended to facilitate the orderly conduct of racing programs.  They are the minimum standards/requirements. All participants are encouraged to exceed them to the greatest degree possible to promote safety, sportsmanship and quality racing.

 

The term Promoter as used here applies only to the actual Promoter. The term Track with an upper case “T” as used here applies to the Track Promoter and all employees, staff and volunteers. When the word Track is used, any decision made by the appropriate authority may be appealed to the Promoter. The word track with a lower case “t” refers to the racetrack portion of the facility.  The status of the Track Owner or leaseholder is a matter of local law.

 

These Rules apply to all persons unless expressly exempted herein or unless exempted by the Promoter. Participation in any event at the facility indicates that you have full knowledge of the rules and agree to abide by the rules. The rules are intended to provide a reasonable level of safety and a level of fairness. How well those levels are maintained is dependent more upon the Car Owners, Drivers and Crew Members than anything else.

 

The decisions of the Promoter are to be accepted at all times. The Promoter may change or modify the rules or decisions at any time as needed to fulfill the obligations of the Promoter. Participation indicates acceptance that the Promoter is the final authority and that there is no higher appeal.

 

The Promoter may deviate or make changes to these rules that make the rules more restrictive, less restrictive or in other ways change or clarify the rules, as the Promoter deems necessary to conduct the program. It is not the intention of the Track to change the technical rules during the present season unless actions by car owners, constructors, crews or drivers cause the present rules to be ineffective or require clarification.

 

Drivers from a previous year will receive a set of General, Safety, Program-Purse-Points rules plus rules for their class at the winter drivers meeting. After that meeting Rulebooks are normally available at the ticket booth.

The track reserves the right to accept fully, accept with limitations or restrictions, or reject the participation of any and all persons, race cars or other vehicles.

 

Some rules apply only to one or more classes or situations. Only where that distinction may not be obvious will the rules further describe the applicability.

 

The term “stock car racing” is meant to infer that unless you are allowed to modify something or replace something, it must remain “stock” as in original equipment on a specific make and model of car to include aftermarket replacement parts intended to duplicate the OEM parts. Before you buy or build or modify, talk to the Technical Inspector. Questions asked verbally will be answered verbally. Questions asked in writing will be answered in writing. Please allow time for a proper answer. This is a part time job and so we must respect the Technical Inspectors regular obligations to their jobs and families. The fact that you bring something to the track does not mean that you will be allowed to race it.

 

The Track makes no expressed or implied warranty of safety by publishing these rules. The compliance with and/or use of these rules does not guarantee AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH TO PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS, OR OTHERS. Injury or death to personnel involved in this sport is a reality that is to be recognized by all participants.

 

TRACK FACILITIES:

 

No one is to enter the scoring booth, ticket booth, sign-in booth nor Technical Inspection Area without specifically being invited by a Track Official.

 

No one may race a vehicle on the track other than the driver of record without receiving permission from the Track.

 

No one may enter the confines of the track except Track personnel and Drivers (and persons qualified for track packing during track packing).

 

Properly dispose of waste oils, fluids, batteries and tires. Do not place such items in Track trash receptacles. Bring empty containers with you. Bottle your waste oil and fluids and take them with you.  Do not leave batteries nor tires at the track. Scrap metal may be left at the location designated by the Track. Anyone found dumping waste fluids, batteries or tires may be penalized similar to other Track infractions and they may be subject to Jurisdictional, County, State and/or Federal prosecution.

 

CONDUCT:

 

The law enforcement officers and security personnel on duty are responsible for enforcing all Track, Jurisdictional, County, State, and Federal laws. The Track personnel on duty are responsible for enforcing Track Rules and facilitating the conduct of the Program. Any person who flagrantly interferes with any of the above in carrying out their duties may be disqualified for a race, disqualified for the Program and/or be banned from the Facility for a period of time to be determined by the Promoter.

 

The Driver is the spokesperson for each crew. The car Owner and all others are to speak to the Track through the Driver.

 

The Car Owner and Driver are responsible for the conduct of their crew, family and fans. Inappropriate acts or displays will not be tolerated.  The Promoter is the final authority on what acts or items are appropriate or inappropriate.  Examples include rough driving, fighting, entering the confines of the track as other than as a driver of a car, verbal threats, vulgar language, vulgar gestures, mis-use of a pit pass, possession of a firearm or combat weapon, and use of alcohol or drugs in the pits or on the track.  Anyone associated with a car who commits a major unsportsmanlike act may cause that car to be disqualified from a race and/or from the program and one or more individuals may be required to leave the facility in an expeditious manner.  A fine may be imposed and be required to be paid prior to further participation.  Proceeds from fines go to the Point Fund or Rollover Fund.  The Promoter may take any or all of these actions depending upon the seriousness of the activity.

 

The Track may require changes to objectionable wording and/or graphics on cars, equipment, signs and clothing and the covering of tattoos.

 

Disqualification of a Car and/or Driver includes the forfeiture of finishing position, purse, trophy and/or points for that race and/or that program as directed by the Promoter.

 

CREW ACTIVITIES:

 

It is better to ask first than act first. Do not jeopardize the status of your Driver by committing a foolish act.

 

Crew Members must always act responsibly and with sportsmanship towards their competitors.

 

No person may operate a vehicle (other than the race car), on the Track facility unless the person is properly licensed to do so and the vehicle is legal to be operated and the vehicle is covered by liability insurance.

 

DRIVER ACTIVITIES:

 

No driver may get out of their car during a race unless there is an emergency or there is a red flag or they go to the pits or they are directed to do so by a Track official. A problem with the car such as a flat tire or a broken part is not an emergency. Penalty = Disqualification for that race. If the infraction occurs after the checkered flag the driver will be disqualified for the just completed race.

 

No person may enter the pit area of a car without being invited. Penalty = Must leave the pits for the remainder of the event.  If the infraction occurs after the last race for that class of car, the ban is for the next regular event.

 

            Changing Drivers for a specific car that has already been assigned a starting position or racing a car other than the one previously given a starting position for a particular race will cause that car to start that race or races in the rear.

 

DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:

 

            All drivers must possess a valid state driver's license or receive a waiver from the Promoter.  Participation should include complying with any conditions/restrictions such as being required to wear glasses while driving. The Promoter may allow/disallow participation as a Driver, based upon the Promoter’s knowledge or lack of knowledge/information as to the Driver’s experience, ability and qualifications.

 

            By entering a particular class, a Driver has indicated that they posses the skills to drive at that level of competition.

 

GENERAL ACTIVITIES:

 

Any person found in possession of any illegal substances under Local Jurisdiction, County, State or Federal law or found guilty of breaking any illegal substance law while at the Facility may be suspended from the facility for a period of time to be determined by the Promoter and may be prosecuted.

 

Any person found in possession of alcohol in the pits or on the track or found to be intoxicated in the pits or on the track may be suspended from the Facility for a period of time to be determined by the Promoter.

 

Any person found to be acting other than in the best interest of racing or other than acting in a sportsmanship manner may be suspended from the facility for a period of time to be determined by the Promoter.

 

Track Officials may send any car that does not present an appropriate appearance off of the track at any time. Track Officials may deny access to the facility to any car that does not present an appropriate appearance.

 

Track Officials may inspect any car, pit area, in place pit equipment, truck beds and open areas of vehicles and trailers at any time. Failure to allow inspection will disqualify the car. The Track will not be expected to have access to closed vehicles and closed equipment containers.

 

COMPLAINTS ABOUT PROCEDURES:

 

There are Track Officials charged with the responsibility for resolving most complaints concerning Track procedures. These include the Race Director who is usually stationed at the pit entrance to the track, the Starter in the Flagstand, the Technical Inspector(s) in the Tech Area, the Scorer(s) in the Scoring Booth and others. The Driver, unless incapacitated or has been removed from the facility, is the only person authorized to question Track Officials.

 

Any ruling by a Track Official may be appealed to the Promoter who may or may not elect to hear the appeal. If the appeal is not accepted the ruling by the Track Official stands.

 

INSURANCE:

 

The Track may provide insurance in several forms. The agents and carriers contracted for this insurance may change from time to time. Address all insurance concerns to the Track Office. Do not race; do not participate in any activity, if you do not know what your insurance status is at this time.

 

Contact any Track Official in case of any injury or emergency. Follow the instructions of the Track Official and in the case of an injury, the medical personnel who respond. Contact the Track Office as soon as circumstances and time permit. The Track Office personnel will explain any insurance coverage to you. Failure to properly notify Track personnel of an accident or injury may cause you to not be eligible for assistance and/or insurance claims.

 

All crew members should inspect the pit area and the driver should also inspect the track to satisfy all parties that the areas are safe. Report unsafe items to the Track Officials. For the benefit of all involved, read, understand and follow the safety rules available from the Track.

 

PRE-RACE PROCEDURES:

 

            Program:  (Please refer to the Program-Purse-Points Rulebook.)

 

            Pit Procedures:

                        The Pit Area can be a very hazardous area. Be alert at all times for the safety of yourself and those around you.

 

                        All persons entering the Pit Area must have a valid State Drivers License or other picture identification clearly showing them to be at least sixteen (16), years of age.  It is the understanding of the Track that under Louisiana law a parent or legal guardian may not sign away the rights of a minor. An underage Racer may be allowed to race upon receipt by the Track of an acceptable document with a properly notarized signature of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s). This document must be surrendered to the Track and will be kept on file.  A document acceptable to the Track is available from the Track. All persons entering the Pit Area must sign, in person, a Release Form  / Sign-In Form and wear the issued Pit Pass in plain view. The Track is not responsible for lost passes. The Drivers are responsible for signing in on all cars that they drive at the event and payment of the Pit/Entry fee for each car being driven.

 

                        Only one tow vehicle per race car is to enter the Pit area. Additional vehicles may be approved by the Promoter upon payment of the same registration fee as the race car being accompanied. On special event nights such additional space may not be available.

 

                        No two (2) nor three (3) wheel vehicles are to be operated in the pits. Four (4) wheelers may only be operated by persons processing a valid drivers license. Such vehicles must be registered with the Race Car on a Four Wheeler Registration Form and must have the car number clearly posted on two opposite sides of the vehicle.

 

                        Park your rig in a sportsmanlike and sensible manner, not so far from the rig next to you so as to take up excessive space, but far enough so both of you can move around your equipment safely. Look at the parking scheme as you drive in and park similar length rigs in the appropriate areas. Clearly note saved spaces by marking the area with a tire.

 

                        All operators of vehicles should observe a five-mile per hour speed limit in the pits. No spinning of tires, no doughnuts.

 

                        Notify the Technical Inspector the first time a car is brought to the track, the first time it returns after an accident for which it had to be towed and the first time it returns after any significant modifications. Determine if you should take the car to the Tech Area or if an Inspector is going to come to you. Do not take a car onto the track that has not been inspected as described here.

 

                        The Pit area must be cleared within one hour after the completion of the race program and the Track Facility must be cleared within one and one-half hours after the completion of the race program.  Penalty = Forfeiture of all points earned during that program.

 

            Track Packing:

                        It is for the good of the cause and should be participated in by all cars when your class is called. Track packing may be performed by any competent crew member who could by rule qualify to be a driver.  When designated as mandatory by the Track, all cars must make a minimum of ten (10) laps following the directions of the Track Crew.  Failure to properly complete this task will result in the car starting in the rear of the Feature.

 

            Hot Laps:

                        They are not mandatory but are highly recommended. Space yourself far enough behind the car in front of you that you should not catch up in two to three laps. Passing should be very rare and done only when approaching a significantly slower car.

 

            Qualifying: (Please see the section on Program-Purse-Points)

 

            Drivers Meeting:

                        It is mandatory for all drivers and recommended for owners and crews. All engines, generators, compressors, audio devices, etc. are to be turned off at the time designated for the meeting and are not to be started until the meeting is over.

 

            Ceremonies:

                        During the period for prayer, National Anthem and other such items, all engines, generators, compressors, etc. are to be turned off at the time designated for the ceremonies and are not to be started until the ceremonies are over.

 

RACE PROCEDURES:

 

            Communications:

                        No electric/electronic communications are permitted between drivers and crews. Remove all communications equipment before the car enters the track.  Track to Driver communications by one way radios is approved where required.

 

Staging Area:

                        Move your car to the Staging Area when your class is called.  If starting positions are assigned, do not move in tightly until you are behind the car scheduled to start ahead of you.  If the car does not arrive in a reasonable time, move in behind the next car in your row. If you are in line prior to your class rolling completely onto the track but are out of position, you have one lap to move into the correct position. If you were not in line when your class rolled out you will not race that event. The show will not be delayed for late cars.

 

If your car has to be push started you must start that race at the rear.

 

If you “request the rear”, notify the Staging Area Track Official, the Race Director, drivers around you and the Starter by tapping your hand on your left shoulder and on your roof.

 

Track Action:

   Do not take a car onto the track unless waved on by a Track Official. Do not shift into racing gear or accelerate unless you see the Starter is in Flag Stand.

 

Flag Signals:

The Starter will use Flags and lights on the track to signal the status of the race.

 

GREEN: Go.  The race is started.  Thereafter it indicates that the track appears to be clear.

 

YELLOW: Caution.  There is a problem on the track.  Slow down at a pace sufficient to avoid contacting anything in front of you and avoid passing the car in front of you. Normally drivers DO NOT race back to the Flagstand. There is one important exception: After the White flag has been given to the leader, if a yellow flag condition arises the Starter will wave the White and Caution flags together and will turn on the Yellow Light leaving the green Light “ON”. If both lights cannot be on at the same time he will wave the White flag and switch the lights between Yellow and Green. You may continue to cautiously race back to the Finish Line. When operating on clear portions of the track, reposition yourself to the running order you were in the last time you passed the Finish line under Green. Lapped cars will maintain their track position unless there are five or less laps to the end of the race.  If there are five or less laps to the end of the race, fall to the rear of cars on the lead lap and maintain your position with relation to other lapped cars. Be alert for signals from Track Officials to reposition you.  If you disagree with your position stop and check with the Race Director. A race that was in progress will resume with the cars in order as they last passed the Finish Line on a lap that was completed by all cars on the lead lap.

 

RED: Begin to stop.  Look for a serious safety condition on the track.  Operate your car slowly and away from the other cars and equipment. The lead car should move to the end of the clearest section of track and park at the lowest part of the track (below the inside groove). Each additional car is to park in sequence.  Do not worry about your running position at this time.  Do not stop in or above the groove. If you want to go to the Pits, stop first and ensure that your path and action will not impede any action by Track safety crews.  Notify an official and/or wave at the Flag stand.   When given permission you may then proceed to the Pits.  If you return to the track before the Red flag period is over you will retain your running position even if you cannot safely return to your original parking position. If the Yellow flag is out, fall in to the rear of the field. If the race is “called” during the Red flag period and you are in the Pits you will be credited with your finishing position as if a Yellow flag had been given. All references to a Red Flag in these rules are designed to imply that Yellow Flags always precede Red Flags even if the Starter goes directly from Green to Red.

 

BLUE with a slashed stripe: Move over.  A faster car or cars are approaching from the rear. Move out of groove and let the car(s) pass. At the Driver’s meeting the Starter will usually tell you if the preferred move on this night is above or below the groove. Sometimes a car that has been trailing you in position may pass you when you move over.  This happens, it is unfortunate, but it is part of racing.  Repeatedly ignoring the Blue flag will result in a Black flag and the Scorers will not score your car.

 

BLACK: Leave the track as soon as safely possible. Your car may be unsafe or you may have broken a rule for which you are being disqualified.  During a Green flag period you must proceed off of the track. If it is a Yellow or red flag period you may stop at the track entrance area and ask for additional information from the Race Director. Your car will not receive any further scoring until the problem is corrected. If the problem has been corrected bring the car to the track entrance and wait to be waved back onto the track by the Race Director.

 

CROSSED FLAGS: The race is half over.  If the race is an odd number of laps the crossed

flags will be shown at the point designated in the Drivers' Meeting.

 

TWO PARALLEL FLAGS: Two laps to go until the race is over. If you are lapped by the leader on the first of these two laps be aware that the next flag you see may be the checkered flag.

 

WHITE: One lap to go until the race is over. Lapped cars may not be in sequence to receive this flag.

 

CHECKERED: The race is over. Maintain your speed up through the next turn.  Slow down on the backstretch. Watch for crowding at the track exit. See the item “Post Race Procedures:”.

 

START/RE-START PROCEDURES:

 

            The Pace Lap is not a “Hot Lap”.  The intention is to start the race the second time the cars come down the front straight.

 

            Pace Car in Use: The Pace Car will lead the Pole Cars around the track.  Flashing lites on the Pace Car indicate the race is not starting.  Lites off on the Pace Car indicates the race will “probably” start.  For the start of the race the Pace Car will pull off the track in turn three (3).  The inside Pole Car continues that pace/RPM to the start cone.  The Pole car “fires” at the cone/green flag.

 

            No Pace Car:  Once the Pole Car Driver observes that the Starter is in the Flag stand the Driver may accelerate and shift into the racing gear.  Initially the outside pole car should stay behind and to the right of the Pole car so that they might check out their steering and engine response.  The inside car on the second row should stay behind and to the left of the outside pole car and all other cars should continue this staggered pattern while checking out their cars.  Do not be aggressive. Do not overlap the car in front of you until passing the Flagstand.   Maintain a safe separation.  After passing the Flagstand cars that are being allowed to reposition should do so, carefully, at this time.  If the car(s) ahead of you in the lie-up are not in position move straight up, do not criss-cross.  If there are cars at the end of one row that do not have cars next to them, they may cross over, in order, and take the next available spot. The Pole car should set the pace by using an RPM that is near the bottom of the torque curve while in the racing gear.

 

            ALL STARTS: Any car that clearly fires before the Green may be sent to the rear if there is a re-start.  Any car that hits a cone without being forced into the cone may be penalized one lap if it is a good start and the entire race goes "Green".  If there is a Yellow after the cone is hit that car will be sent to the rear and will loose only the positions and not a full lap.  Once the Green Flag/Light has been waved all cars are expected to accelerate safely to racing speed.  No car may overlap bumpers with the car in front until after passing the Start Cone.  Violations will be punished the same as the hitting of the cone procedure.

 

            A "Good Start" is composed of two elements.

                        The first element is the position of the Pole car and the Outside Pole car when the Green comes out.  The Outside Pole Car is to be even with or no more than one car length (rear bumper to front bumper) behind the Pole Car when the Green comes out.  If the Outside Pole car is ahead of the Pole Car the violation will be punished the same as the hitting of a cone procedure.

                        The second element is that all cars must pass the Flagstand.  Any car causing a spin or having a mechanical failure will go to the rear for the next star/re-start.

 

            The first start will be double file. All subsequent starts will be single file.

 

            Any car that causes a Yellow Flag for the following reasons will be sent to the back:

                        Causing an accident/Yellow Flag.

                        Stopping on the track for an inappropriate reason.

                        Intentionally cause a Yellow Flag. May be Black Flagged.

                        Intentionally delay a Green Flag.

                        Dropping debris on the track other than that resulting from a previous wreck in that race in which that car was not at fault.

 

            Once the Green Flag has dropped for the first start, all subsequent starts are termed restarts. Restarts are single file and in the order that the cars last passed the Finish Line on the last lap scored before the Yellow Flag.  Lapped cars do not go to the rear except when there is a restart following a Yellow Flag with less than five laps to go.

 

            Any un-sportsmanlike act by a Driver such as deliberately causing another car to spinout or any action that places another driver in an unsafe condition is cause for that car to be Black Flagged/Disqualified.

 

            The third Yellow Flag charged to a Driver in one race will result in the disqualification of that Driver/Car for that race.  If the third Yellow was for a mechanical problem the car is not disqualified but must leave the race and will be credited with a finish as allowed by the rules.

 

            On re-starts with five or less laps to go the lapped cars will go to the rear and establish their running order by the number of laps they are down and then by position on the same lap.

 

            All re-starts will be for at least two laps to go.  If the White Flag has already been displayed and there is a Yellow condition on the track that will not hinder the leader racing carefully back to the Finish Line, the Starter will wave the Yellow and White Flags in one hand and point to the problem area with his other hand.  Both the Green and Yellow Lights will be on.  If the White Flag has been displayed and a Red Flag situation occurs, at the discretion of the Race Director or Promoter the race may be scored as per the last Green Flag lap or it may be re-started with two laps to go.

 

RACING:

 

            Obey the Flag/Light signals from the Starter

 

            After an accident and after the Yellow is out, if you want your car checked for damage, stop at the track entrance and ask the Track Official to check your car.  If the Red is out, get permission from a Track Official prior to moving your car.  The Track Officials will give the car a brief visual check.  The Track assumes no liability for this courtesy.  If you are unsure of the condition of your car, take your car to the pits.  If there is loose sheet metal they will try to remove it.  They will attempt to remove loose bumpers and other structural items only if you insist and you assume full responsibility.  Should the loose item(s) not be able to be removed you will be instructed to go to the pits.  You do not lose your track position while having your car checked on the track during a Yellow or Red condition. If the Track Officials can not remove the loose item you must go to your pit. During a Yellow Flag you will lose your position. During a Red Flag you will not loose your position if you return to the track prior to the end of the Red Flag period.  The Driver may exit the car on the track to look over the car and attempt repairs only during a Red Flag.

 

POST RACE PROCEDURES:

 

            All cars slow down going into Turn One.  Go high or low, stay out of the middle and  make no intimidating moves.  The top four (4) cars continue through turn two and enter the Tech area on the backstretch.  No not brake and turn into Tech in Turn Two.  There ar cars behind you that need room to slow down. Positions five and back are to exit Turn Two high and exit the track in Turn Three.  Space yourselves out on the backstretch for safety. The fifth and subsequent finishers should be prepared to go to the Tech Area if they are called.

 

TECHNICAL INSPECTION:

 

            Only the Driver may be with the car in the Tech Area.  Tech will provide any tools needed to pull valve covers.  Remove the hood, open the trunk and wait for the Inspector.  Any car found to be illegal or any car not reporting for Tech will cause the driver and car purse/points to be forfeited for that race and for any other race that day where the car was not inspected.  If any component other than the carb, valve covers, distributer or transmission coverplate is required to be removed, the Track will reimburse the Car Owner for any needed gaskets.  If a carb, distributer or head is to be pulled the Driver will be given the option of putting the car on the trailer or at the winch location prior to removing those items.  Rags or other covers for exposed areas are the responsibility of the Driver.

 

Alcohol fuel refers to Methanol alcohol only. No additives, including water, may be added that will prohibit the alcohol fuel checking .796 (+- .002) specific gravity at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Other checks to determine if illegal additives are present may be used.

 

Gasoline means pump gasoline or racing gasoline only. NO additives may be used. Gasoline may be checked with a DC meter. A reading not consistent with the

brand of gasoline used will initiate a warning. Any reading greater than zero shall be cause for disqualification.

 

Any fuel sample that fails the first test will be cause for a re-test after all testing equipment has been cleaned and/or field calibrated if appropriate.

 

            All disqualifications and the reason for the disqualifications will be announced over the PA system prior to announcing the official results.

 

            All inspection decisions may be appealed in writing by the Driver to the Promoter.

 

PROTESTS/CLAIMS:

 

            There are four types of protests, visual parts, obscured parts, finishing position, and claims for carbs or exchange.  Only a registered Car Owner in the same class running in the same race may lodge a protest against another car.  The Car Owner may designate a person(s) who may protest for him if so designated on the Sign-In Sheet. Only the  Car Owner wishing to protest the finishing position for his car may protest the finishing order.

 

            A visual protest may be made in writing on the Track provided form to the Turn Four Track Official at any time prior to the start of the race.  A Technical Inspector will respond verbally to the Protest as soon as possible given the pace of the action and other duties.  If the protest seems genuine, a serious resolution will be sought.  Harassing type protests will be called such and the Promoter will be notified.  The Protest Fee must accompany the Protest Form.  If the protest is upheld (the car is found to be illegal for a protested item), the protest fee will be returned to the protesting Car Owner.  If the protested part(s) are found to be legal, the protest fee will be given to the Car Owner of the protested car.  If during the course of looking at a protested car the Technical Inspectors identify an illegal item not on the protest list, the car will be disqualified the same as if it did not pass post race inspection and the Protest Fee is split between the two Car Owners.  A protested car may not race until any illegal condition is corrected and the car passes a technical inspection.

 

            Protests of obscured items may be made in writing on the Track provided form to the Turn Four Track Official at any time prior to the start of the race. If time permits the Track will inform the Car Owner and Driver of a protested car prior to the next race for that car.  Protested cars will not be torn down until after the last race for their class.  It is recommended that the hauler for the protested car be repositioned to the Tech Area to simplify tool availability and the loading of the car after the tear-down.  The protest fee must accompany the Protest Form.   The Track is entitled to $50 of the fee to help offset the overtime for the Technical Inspectors.  If the protest is upheld (the car is found to be illegal for a protested item), the remaining protest fee will be returned to the protesting Car Owner.  If the protested part(s) are found to be legal, the remaining protest fee will be given to the Car Owner of the protested car.  If during the course of looking at a protested car the Technical Inspectors identify an illegal item not on the protest list, the car will be disqualified the same as if it did not pass post race inspection and the remaining fee is split between the two Car Owners.  A protested car may not race until any illegal condition is corrected and the car passes a technical inspection.

 

            A protest of the finishing order must be made verbally at the pay window within ten minutes of the announcing or posting of the complete finishing order.  If the Track does not initially agree with the protest within ten minutes the Car Owner has ten more minutes to put the protest in writing.  The track will decide if it wants to hold up payouts.  If payouts are made and subsequently the finishing order is revised, no Car Owner will have to return any purse and the Track is responsible for any additional purse due the Car Owner(s).

 

            Please refer to the PROTEST/CLAIM Form.  Carbs and cars in several classes may be claimed or claimed for exchange. The claim must be made to the Turn Four Track Official on the Protest/Claim Form and be accompanied by the proper cash prior to the start of the last race.  The Track will notify the Car Owner and Driver in a time manner and the car subject to the claim will initially report to Tech after the next race to be marked by Tech.  Following the last race of the event the car will be put on the trailer or positioned at the winch and the claimed item will be removed only under supervision of a Track Official.

 

            Entry of a car in competition includes the consent of the Car Owner that any illegal part found on the car becomes the property of the Track.  In the case of claimed carbs or claimed cars for exchange, they belong to the Car Owner who claimed them, even if they are illegal.

 

Crate Late

Dirt Crate Late Model

 

A-1 RACEWAY

 

Pearl River, Louisiana

 

A1RACEWAY.NET

 

2008 - DIRT CRATE LATE MODEL SPECIFICATIONS – 2008

DO NOT USE THESE RULES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

 

NOTE:  No one under the age of sixteen (16), is permitted in the Pits.  An acceptable picture ID is required at the Pit Entrance for anyone appearing to be age twenty-five (25), or younger.


THE STATEMENT: Unless it came on a stock, mass produced vehicle, it is not legal unless specified here!  If it came on a stock, mass produced vehicle and it is prohibited here, it is not legal!  All dimensions are referenced as the car is raced.  Your tire pressures, spring settings, etc. may put your car out of limits.  No variances are allowed when/if the cars are checked/weighed going onto the track unless the car was damaged at the track that day AND the Technical Inspector(s) approved the car to continue to race that day.  Following the race, decisions on variances for accidents during the race is at the discretion of the Technical Inspector(s).

 

 

CLASS

 

DIRT CRATE LATE MODEL

Mufflers are required @ A-1 raceway: Schoenfeld # 112530 or # 112535

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CLASSES:  These cars use the most complex chassis in dirt track racing.  The frame is purpose built tubular steel and the bodies are fabricated of sheet aluminum.

ELIGIBLE MAKES/MODELS:   Any Chrysler, Ford, GM or Toyota model car that was/is mass-produced for the US market.

ENGINE:   Regardless of the body the engine must be a properly sealed GM 602 or 604 crate engine.

CHASSIS/BODY:  Reference the StormPay Crate Late Model rules.

http://www.stormpayracing.com/

StormPay.com Dirt Late Model Series
P.O. Box 1346
Cartersville, GA  30120

In general the chassis/body and in effect all parts except the engine, are to be the same as the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series and World of Outlaws Late Model Series.

 

NOTE:  No one under the age of sixteen (16), is permitted in the Pits.  An acceptable picture ID is required at the Pit Entrance for anyone appearing to be age twenty-five (25), or younger.

Pure Stock

Pure Stock

 

A-1 RACEWAY

 

lacombe , Louisiana

  A1RACEWAY.NET

 

 

2008 - DIRT pure STOCK SPECIFICATIONS – 2008


 

NOTE:  No one under the age of sixteen (16), is permitted in the Pits.  An acceptable picture ID is required at the Pit Entrance for anyone appearing to be age twenty-five (25), or younger.

 

THE STATEMENT: Unless it came on a stock, mass produced vehicle, it is not legal unless specified here!  If it came on a stock, mass produced vehicle and it is prohibited here, it is not legal!  All dimensions are referenced as the car is raced.  Your tire pressures, spring settings, etc. may put your car out of limits.  No variances are allowed when/if the cars are checked/weighed going onto the track.  Following the race, decisions on variances for accidents is at the discretion of the Tech Inspector(s).

 

CLASS

 

    DIRT HOBBY STOCK

 

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CLASSES:

            These cars are primarily for newer drivers to V8 cars and experienced drivers on a budget. They use a large number of stock parts.

 

ELIGIBLE MAKES/MODELS:

            Any Chrysler, Ford, or GM model car that was/is mass-produced for the United States market.  Check with the track before you build.

 

MATERIALS:

No ceramic or carbon fiber parts are allowed.

 

RADIATOR: 

One, mounted in front of the engine for the purpose(s) of cooling water and, optionally, to cool an automatic transmission.

 

ENGINE:

            LOCATION

            Stock location for make/model/year.

 

            OPTION 1

            Properly Sealed GM 602 Crate Motor in any make car.

 

            OPTION 2

  •             MAKE:  Corporate engine must match the corporate frame, any year OK.
  •             LIFT: Must not exceed .500" lift as measured at the top of the valve.
  •             BLOCK:  Stock based, steel, small block, not to exceed three hundred sixty two (362) ci. Must be stock bore (+60 OK) and stroke. No strokers/hybrids (no 383 ci Chevys, no 347 Fords, etc.).  All engine casting numbers stamped on the engine must be unaltered.
  •             CAM:  Chain driven.
  •             LIFTERS: Solid or hydraulic. No rollers or mushrooms.  No ceramic.
  •             PISTONS: Dished or flat.  No dome.
  •             RODS: OEM length.  Example: SBC must be 5.7 inch I-beam rods, no 6 inch rods.  No H-beam rods.
  •             HEADS:  OEM iron heads. VORTEC heads OK.  OEM style stamped steel rockers. No roller rockers.  No roller tipped rockers. Screw in studs OK. Guide plates OK. Stud girdles OK.   No porting/polishing.
  •             VALVES:  Maximum of two valves per cylinder.  Max intake is 1.94.  Max exhaust is 1.50.
  •             CARBURETOR:  One (1) carb.  Three-hundred-fifty (350) cfm two barrel Holley part number 0.7448 2300 series with stock, unaltered, throttle arm and butterflies. Choke plate may be removed.  Choke housing must remain in place.  Power valve may be removed/blocked off.    The accelerator pump squirter may not extend into the area directly above the venturi (Tech purposes).  Recommend epoxying the boosters for safety.
  •             CARB CLAIM:  Any car owner of a car in the Feature Race may claim the carburetor of any car finishing ahead of the claimers car in the Feature Race for three hundred ($300.00) dollars.

INTAKE MANIFOLD:  Any cast iron 2bbl. No porting/polishing.  OK to drill the intake to mount on VORTEC heads.

  •             CARB ADAPTER/SPACER: No more than one adapter and no more than one spacer a combined total of one inch thick.  May be aluminum, wooden or plastic.
  •             AIR FILTER HOUSING: No vacuum lines allowed between the air cleaner and the carburetor.  Only one, round, mass produced air cleaner may be used. Maximum size of the element will be fourteen inches in diameter by four inches tall. Air cleaner top and bottom must be made of solid metal. NO PLASTIC AIR HATS
  •             IGNITION:  Battery operated.  OEM electronic ignition system such as HEI required.  Distributor must be mounted in the stock location and maintain the stock firing order.  No crank-triggered ignition. No ignition boxes.
  •             ALTERNATOR:  If used, must be twelve volt and of an OEM design.  After market OK.
  •             HARMONIC BALANCER: After market to include fluid damper OK.
  •             NUMBER ONE PLUG must be at the stock location for the Make/Model.
  •             STARTER: Full size after market OK.  Must drive the stock location ring gear.  May be reverse mounted.
  •             WATER PUMP & P/S PUMP: After market OK. Front mounted, belt driven.
  •             ACCESSORIES:  Other items must be OEM style but may be after market items.
  •             PROHIBITED: Any titanium or other similar sophisticated lightweight parts.  Mounting the engine so that the centerline of the crankshaft is more than one inch from the center point between the two top ball joints.

 

FUEL:

            Racing gasoline OK.  No after market additives.  No cool cans. See the Safety Rules for info on the required Fuel Cell.

 

EXHAUST:

            Must exit approximately parallel to the ground and not be aimed in the direction of the cockpit. Any cast iron manifold. Headers o.k.with 15/8" primaries and 3" collectors.No over frame or crossover headers.  Each side must include thirty-six inches of two inch pipe including the muffler.

 

MUFFLERS:

            Required.  Mufflers must be schonfeld part #112535 or # 112530 only. No exceptions and no excuses. Tech man must be able to read numbers stamped on the muffler. NO EXCEPTION

 

FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE:

            OEM steel only, OEM dimensions, and a minimum weight of fourteen (14) pounds.

 

CLUTCH/TORQ CONVERTER:

            Any style disk clutch with a steel housing pressure plate weighing at least thirteen (13) pounds and mounted to the flywheel such that it permits the car to be out of gear for starting the engine.  Torq Converters most be of at least thirteen (13) inches in diameter and must weigh at least thirty-eight (38) pounds with fluid.   The car must be able to be started in neutral and the engine run with no pedals or levers engaged.

 

TRANSMISSION:

            OEM three, four or five speed standard; or an OEM automatic with OEM functional torque converter. The transmission must bolt directly to the rear of the engine block or motor plate. Coolers permitted for automatics.  Must have at least two forward speeds and reverse in working order to take the track.

 

DRIVE SHAFT:

            OEM steel. Universal joints are to be similar in design to OEM units.  Minimum drive shaft diameter is three (3) inches.

 

REAR END:

            Ford style nine inch, non-floater, OK in any make. OEM five or six lug OK after strongly considering installing C-clip eliminators or other provisions such that breaking a rear axle does not cause the axle to come out of the housing.

 

BRAKES:

            Minimum of two rear and one front brakes.  OEM drum and/or disk setups on the axles.  After market brake pedal and master cylinder OK. No ceramic or any other coating permitted on the surface of the rotors or brake drums.  No floating brakes.

 

BATTERY:

           May use two batteries. If battery is located in drivers compartment it must be in a enclosed marine box and securely fastened. No bungee cords of ratchet straps. NO EXCEPTIONS.   Must power the starter and the ignition and any accessories.

 

CHASSIS:

OEM for Make/Model/Year of the body.

 

WHEEL BASE:

            Must be as manufactured for the make/model/year.  A one-inch tolerance may be allowed at the discretion of the Technical Inspector for accident damage the day of the race.

 

STEERING:

            OEM style for Make/Model. Quickener OK. No rack and pinions unless OEM equipped.

 

FRONT SUSPENSION:

OEM. Right, upper A-arm and all steering linkage may be reinforced as long as their identity remains clear. OEM style and dimension racing shocks allowed. Shocks must use the OEM mounts and remain in their OEM location. No screw jacks. OEM style and dimension racing springs allowed. Springs must remain in their stock mounts and location. For coil spring cars you may use five-inch springs. Chrysler torsion bar suspension is permitted if it was stock on the year and model designated for the car.  No driver adjustable suspension devices permitted.

 

REAR SUSPENSION:

OEM. Stock suspension mounting points and approximate geometry must be retained if a Ford 9" rear is used. . Shocks must use the OEM mounts and remain in their OEM location. No screw jacks. OEM style and dimension racing springs allowed. Springs must remain in their stock mounts and location. For coil spring cars you may use five-inch springs. Chrysler torsion bar suspension is permitted if it was stock on the year and model designated for the car. OEM design leaf spring setups in which the springs are securely fastened to the rear end are OK. No driver adjustable suspension devices permitted. No “Z” links, aftermarket panhard bars, aftermarket J-bars, torque links, torque arms, damper shocks, fifth coils, etc.

 

TRACTION CONTROL:

            Other than listed under REAR SUSPENSION, no other traction devices are permitted.

 

BODY:

OEM production body, 1960 or newer. Complete stock body, unaltered except as stated here. Hoods may be gutted. Firewall must be stock and in the stock location. Firewall may be altered for distributor clearance, if necessary. No open holes in firewall (seal penetrations).  Maintain the stock floor from the firewall rearward to the leading edge of the trunk.  There must be a firewall between the drivers compartment and the trunk.  All doors must be welded and/or bolted shut. Exterior door sheet metal my be replaced with fabricated sheet metal panels. Doors may be gutted. Install three (3) driver's side bars, with a 1/8" steel plate covering the door bars, front to rear and top to bottom welded in place on outside of bars. Install a minimum of two (2) right side bars. The frame rails do not count as the door bars. See the Safety Rules for other items. Front inner panels optional on shock cars, required on strut cars. Trunk lid may be gutted. All glass must be removed. No mirrors. Grill may be replaced with wire mesh. Must have stock body lines. Must have a metal firewall between the fuel cell and driver. No fuel lines in drivers compartment unless contained in conduit/pipe. Stop sign post material allowed between front and rear fenders on side of body to protect sheet metal and paint jobs. Fenders may be cut for tire clearance. Front fender wells may be removed. Rear fender wells must be sealed, homemade OK. The Technical Inspector may make allowances for race damage sustained on the day of the event.

 

NOSE/GRILL:

            Aftermarket plastic nose for Make/Model OK. Front grill may be removed if such nose is installed.

 

FRONT BUMPER:

            OEM for any make/model OK. Fabricated Late Model type front bumpers may be used if professionally built and properly installed. No sharp ends. Ends must be modified with tubing to produce a backward bend. Maximum bumper width is sixty-inches.  May not extend more than three-inches outward from the attachment point of the last support/brace that attaches at a forty-five to ninety degree angle.  One upper and one lower bar of no more than one-inch tubing no more than sixty-inches wide may be added to the bumper to support the nose piece.  These bars may be no wider than the bumper and must have ends that curve backward and may curve upward or downward towards the bumper.  Bumper ends must be smooth and rounded and stay within the body lines.  All bumper material, mounts, braces and hardware must be steel and/or aluminum.    Check with Tech the first time the car comes to the track.

 

HOOD:

            May have an opening for the air cleaner. The claimed engine size must be displayed on each side of the hood reading from the closest side of the car.  Use letters at least three-inches tall with the length proportional to the height.  Example: “355 ci” or “355 cubic inches”.

 

ROOF:

Stock appearing.  No spoilers or wings. The left and right edges of the roof are to be approximately the same height from the top of the doors and quarter panels.  No more than a one inch tolerance. The left and right side support panels for the roof must be of the same design and front to back length.

 

INTERIOR:

            See the section on SAFETY.

            No part of the seat may extend rearward past the plane generated by connecting the rear most edges of the doors.

            Aftermarket pedals OK.  May be relocated.

            No mirrors.

            OEM size window openings required.

 

TRUNK LID:

            Required. Must be able to be opened.

 

REAR BUMPER:

            Any make/model OEM OK. Fabricated OK if approved by Tech. Ends must be smooth.   Must be attached to the frame or roll cage in at least four places, two on each side of the centerline.

 

SPOILER:

            Not allowed.

 

WHEELS:

            Steel, fifteen-inch diameter. Maximum width is ten (10) inches. No wide fives.  Bead lock on the right rear only. Must mount using at least a five lug nut design.  May race with no more than one stud per wheel missing IF it was broken that day at that event. Mud caps OK.  Any mud cap that comes loose during a race, other than during an incident that causes a yellow or red flag, may be reclaimed by the driver for a five-dollar donation to the track rollover fund.  If the loose mud cap is the reason for the flag, that car may be sent to the rear of all cars that were on the same lap prior to the caution.

 

TIRES:

            Three options. UMP A-40. Nine (9) inch Towel City Red Dot Recaps. Ten (10) inch asphalt pull-offs. Tires may not be chemically treated such as using tire softeners.

 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

            No radios, lights or other powered devices may be used to communicate with the driver.  Pit boards are OK.  No digital cockpit gauges.  No on board computers except those contained within the ignition and/or tachometer systems. Rev limiters OK if not adjustable while racing.

 

WEIGHT:

            3,500 pounds after the race with the driver on board.  3,200 pounds if using the 602 Crate Motor.

 

ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT RULES:

 

            SCATTER SHIELD: All clutch assemblies and torque converters must be mounted inside of a safety steel bell housing.  If not, the bell housing must have a scatter shield covering the upper 270 degrees of rotation using a minimum of a four-inch wide section of one-quarter-inch steel.  The four-inch section must cover the flex plate/flywheel and the torque converter/coupler/clutch).

 

 WINDOW NETS: Required. The latch, if latch type, goes to the top, front corner.

 

NOTE:  No one under the age of sixteen (16), is permitted in the Pits.  An acceptable picture ID is required at the Pit Entrance for anyone appearing to be age twenty-five (25), or younger.

 

Limited Mod

LIMITED MODIFIED

 

A-1 RACEWAY

 

LACOMBE, Louisiana

 

A1RACEWAY.NET

 

2008 - LIMITED MOD RULES – 2008


 MUFFLERS REQUIRED: schoenfeld #112530, #112535, or #IMCA609

NOTE:  No one under the age of sixteen (16), is permitted in the Pits.  An acceptable picture ID is required at the Pit Entrance for anyone appearing to be age twenty-five (25), or younger.

 

CAR REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Mid-size GM 1978-1987 metric full frames only with 108” wheel base as per OEM specifications of stock. All frame bolt holes must remain in stock location. Wheelbase will be checked with a minimum of 107” and maximum of 109”.

WEIGHT:
2350 pounds minimum.

CARBURETOR:
You may only run one carburetor on intake.
A. Chevrolet: Quadrajet, Chevy two barrel, Holley #4412, or #0-80583-1 two barrels.
B. Ford: Motorcraft two or four barrel, Holley #4412, or #0-80583-1 two barrels.
C. Mopar: Carter or AFB two or four barrel, Holley #4412, or #0-80583-1 two barrels
D. Carburetor spacer/adapter is allowed, but must not exceed 1-1/4" total thickness including gaskets.
E. Carburetor must be stock and unaltered with only one exception: Circle track floats may be used. Holley must have choke horn attached.
F. No Edelbrocks or similar hi-performance carburetors allowed.
G.  602 Crate engine only can utilize a 650 cfm Holley carburetor P/N 80541-1
ENGINE:
A. Only 283, 302, 305, 307, 327 and 350 blocks can be used for Chevrolet. No big blocks. OEM only.
B. Only 260, 289, 302 and 351 blocks can be used for Ford. No big blocks. OEM only.
C. Only 273, 318, 340 and 360 blocks can be used for Mopar. No big blocks. OEM only. No hemis.
D. All casting numbers must remain on blocks. No side bolt main blocks allowed.
E. No Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Rambler, Studebaker, etc., motors. We realize some of these cars came with Chevrolet motors, but casting numbers will bear this out and those Chevy motors will be legal.
F. No 400 small block or big block crankshafts allowed! This goes for Ford, Chevy or Mopar.
G. No 4-cylinders allowed. No V-6’s allowed. No in-lines. V-8’s only.
H. Again: only Ford, Chevy or Mopar engines are allowed.
I. Mopar = Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge. 370 cubic inch maximum.
J. Ford = Ford and Mercury. 360 cubic inch maximum.
K. Chevy = Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile as long as they are Chevrolet engines. 368 cubic inch maximum.
L. No tolerance on cubic inch.
M. Compression may not be over 175 lbs. per cylinder on any cylinder. Track's discretion on cylinders checked. No tolerance.

CHEVROLET : FORD : MOPAR:
A. Flat top cast pistons only. No forged of any kind. Decking block okay. Chevy must be 4 valve relief.
B. OEM blocks only. No Dart or after market blocks. No aluminum. Cylinder sleeves okay. Polishing lifter galley, okay.
C. Stock OEM rods. Balancing okay. No aluminum. Chevy = 5.7” length maximum rods. No floating pistons.
D. OEM cranks only. Steel or cast. Balancing okay. No splayed main caps. No after market cranks.
E. After market rod, main and head bolts or studs allowed. Push rods may be any length.
F. Stock or circle track pans allowed. No dry sumps. No gas ported pistons. No accu. sumps.
G. Fluid dampener harmonic balancers are allowed. No roller rod, main, or cam bearings.
H. Cast iron water pumps only, except Ford and Mopar may be aluminum. OEM type only. Mechanically belt driven only!
I. Stock OEM cast iron intake is required. No marine or Bowties. No after market. No tall intakes.
J. Ford may use aluminum, but no hi-rise or air under intake.
K. Mopar intake is same rule as Chevrolet.
L. No Brezinski, porting, polishing, acid dipping, or anything similar allowed. No hi-rise.
M. After market starter’s okay. Must mount in front of bell housing.
N. Power steering pump and reservoir must be a one-piece unit. Must mount in front of engine.
O. Steel side engine mounts may be of the 45 degree style or stock style.
P. Engine mid-plate is allowed and may be aluminum.
Q. Any brand of air cleaner allowed.
R. 3.48 stroke maximum for Chevy. Balancing okay.
S. Engine displacement can be checked by pump even on protest.
T. Oil filters must attach at factory specs. No Oberg, etc.
U. Polydyne coating or similar allowed.

GM CRATE ENGINE OPTION (January 1, 2007):  GM PART NUMBER 88958602 

THESE ENGINES ARE SEALED AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, CYLINDER HEAD, FRONT COVER, AND OIL PAN WITH SPECIAL TWIST OFF BOLT HEADS. CRATE ENGINES MUST NOT BE ALTERED, MODIFIED OR CHANGE FROM FACTORY SPECS.

THE SEALED ENGINES MUST REMAIN INTACT AND NOT BE TAMPERED WITH; ANY SEALS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED OR TAMPERED WITH WILL MAKE THE ENGINE ILLEGAL AND NOT ELIGIBLE FOR COMPETITION. THE PENALTY FOR ANYONE TAMPERING WITH SEALS, MODIFYING ANY INTERNAL ENGINE PARTS, CHANGING THE PARTS FROM STOCK AS DELIVERED SEALED FROM THE FACTORY WILL BE SUBJECT TO EXPULSION FOR REMAINDER OF YEAR WITH LOSS OF POINTS AND MONIES.

NO CHANGES ARE ALLOWED TO THE ENGINE - INTAKE MANIFOLD, HEADS, VALVE COVERS, FRONT COVER, OIL PAN, HARMONIC BALANCER OR ANY OTHER PART / OR PARTS ON / OR IN ENGINE.

NO VACUUM PUMPS.

ALL CRATE ENGINES MUST REMAIN STOCK AS THEY CAME SEALED FROM THE FACTORY. CRATE ENGINES MUST NOT BE ALTERED, MODIFIED OR CHANGED FROM FACTORY SPECS.

CAMS:
A. Hydraulic lift cams only. Maximum lift = 450”. This may be measured at the valve or 12” of vacuum at 1200 rpms. Timing or carburetor may not be altered at time of tech, if vacuum used. It is the tracks discretion as to which way they want to check cam, even on the protest. Must have vacuum fitting in intakes. If track opts to use vacuum for tech, tech by vacuum will be final.
B. No hydraulic roller cam or lifters. No bronze bushings in the lifter bore or similar pieces. Up to four bronze bushings will be allowed in lifter bore for repair. Hydraulic lifters only! No solid cams or solid lifters allowed.
C. Anti-pump up lifters okay. No gear drives.
D. No reverse rotation cams or motors. OEM rotation only!
E. No vacuum cans of any type allowed.

HEADS:
A. No porting, acid dipping, or polishing allowed. Screw-in studs and guide plates are legal.
B. Stock diameter springs only for heads used. Stock type rocker arms. Any ratio. Ford rocker arms on Chevrolet okay.
C. Flat milling allowed. No angle milling.
D. Full roller rocker arms or roller tips are not allowed. No aluminum.
E. No aluminum or titanium components allowed. No carbon fiber parts anywhere.
F. Poly-locks are allowed. Heads may be cut 360 degrees under valves in bowl area only.
G. No stud girdles. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 angle valve jobs are legal.
H. No Jesel or other assemblies allowed. No O-ringing block or heads.
I. Any breather/valve cover configuration/composition is allowed.
J. Due to Fords and Mopars having no cc rule, neither will Chevy’s

CHEVROLET: HEADS-GM
A. Only these casting numbers can be used: 997, 445, 882, 624, 441, 487, 993, and 185. These are the last three digits and they are the only ones legal.
B. No valves larger than 1.94 intake or 1.50 exhaust. May remove smog clips inside exhaust ports.
C. No X-heads.

FORD: HEADS
A. Any cast iron head. OEM Ford heads only. Headers listed for Ford are the only headers that can be used. If the headers don’t fit the head you are using, head is illegal.
B. No Boss or after market heads of any kind.
C. No valves larger than 204 intake or 1.70 exhaust.

MOPAR: HEADS - PLYMOUTH, DODGE, CHRYSLER
A. Any cast iron head. OEM Mopar only. Headers listed for Mopar are the only headers that can be used. If the header doesn’t fit head you are using, head is illegal.
B. No after market heads of any kind.
C. No valves larger than 2.04 intake or 1.70 exhaust.
D. Mopar can use the rocker arm bars. OEM only. No roller tips.

ENGINE LOCATION:
A. Back of entire flange must be mounted at a minimum of 70" forward of the centerline of the rear axle. This will be measured on the passenger side of the car.
B. Minimum engine height is 11" from the ground to the center of the crankshaft. This will be measured on the front of the crank shaft/pulley.

IGNITION:
A. All cars must have ignition switch clearly labeled.
B. Ignition switch must be located within reach when standing outside the car (easily accessible to emergency personnel.)
C. Stock or stock style ignition only. Ford may use Motorcraft or FoMoCo, including box. Mopar may use Mopar, including box. HEI legal on Ford or Mopar.
D. HEI must remain in one unit, no external coils allowed, unless you are using dual or single point distributor.
E. MSD or any module may be used as long as it fits inside the distributor with no alteration. Vacuum advance may be removed and the pick-up coil locked.
F. MSD, any brand, or GM electronic boxes are not allowed. No magnetos.

BATTERY:
Only one 12 volt battery is allowed. Must be securely mounted. Subject to tech inspection! Battery may be charged by an alternator.

EXHAUST SYSTEM:

·            #16100, #151, #151E, 1-5/8” tubes with 3” collector for GM

·          #46100, #461W2, #462, #462W2 for Dodge

·          #361, #362, #562, #562-4B #563-4B for Ford

·          Crate engine only - #151EVCM-3, 1105VCM-3, 1185VCM -3, 161VCM-3
1 5/8” X 1 ¾”  - 3” COLLECTOR (MAX)

·          NO TRY – Y HEADERS

No modifications to headers of any type. No turn-outs. #151 Schoenfeld turndown allowed for the #151 or #151E header. Please check with track for muffler rules.

RADIATOR:
Only one radiator is allowed. It may be aluminum. Radiator must be mounted in front of engine. Maximum size: 27” X 19”. Racing radiator cap is allowed. Electric cooling fans are okay. May not have water outlets to spray on radiator. Catch Cans Required.

FUEL:
Gasoline only. No oxygenated or other performance enhancers! No alcohol or nitrous.

FUEL PUMP:
No electric fuel pumps. Only stock mount push rod activated Holley and Carter style allowed. No bypass fuel systems, pressurized, or return lines allowed. No regulators of any type.

FUEL CELL:
A. Maximum 22 gallon fuel cell.
B. Fuel cell with a roll over valve is required. Must be securely mounted inside trunk area only, must be between frame rails, and must be totally enclosed from the driver compartment. A minimum of two (2) fuel cell straps required to secure fuel cell.
C. Fuel cell protection bar required. Must be a minimum of 1 1/2" X .095". It must protect the fuel cell from the rear. It must be as low as the fuel cell, and extend from side to side as wide as the fuel cell. It is recommended that this bar be attached to the frame, not the bumper. If the fuel cell protection bar is not present, the car will not be allowed to continue running.

DRIVE TRAIN

TRANSMISSION:
A. Any OEM automatic transmission is allowed. Must have a working torque converter, minimum of 10”. No direct drives, couplers, valved pumps, or bleeder style valve bodies. Automatics must have at least one forward gear, and reverse gear must be in working order. Ford may use GM or Ford automatic. Mopar may use GM or Mopar automatic. Chevrolet must use GM automatic. Stall converters okay.
B. Standard transmissions must be stock with all gears in working order, with minimum of 10.5” inch clutch, pressure plate and steel flywheel. No mini-clutches. May not use aluminum flywheel. Ford clutch is 9” inch minimum.
C. All standards must have bell housing made of 1/4” inch thick steel or cast iron and cover 180 degrees over the sides and tip of the clutch assembly. Slave cylinders or hydraulic throw out bearing okay.
D. 3, 4, or 5 speed manual transmissions only, OEM only. No Bert or Brinn type transmissions allowed.
E. No ram couplers.
F. Quick change transmissions or transmission adapters for gear change are not allowed.
G. Car must be self-starting and have working neutral, reverse, and forward.
H. Transmission fluid coolers are allowed.
I. No aluminum converters. Flywheels and converters can be checked with magnet. Converters can be checked by moving car forward and backwards to check stall.
J. Cars MUST idle in all gears.

DRIVE SHAFT:
Drive shafts must be steel, and must be painted white or silver or fluorescent orange. Must have steel drive shaft loop (360 degree) connected to the frame located within 6" of the front drive shaft u-joint. Minimum size is 2" X 1/8".

REARENDS:
A. Rear end housing must be stock 7.5" GM 10 bolt. Bracing optional. Snouts on end of 7.5" rear end can be modified to accept 9" Ford axle. Stock mounts on lower trailing arms must remain in stock location on original 7.5" tube housing. No 3 inch tube from center section out to mounts on trailing arms. After-market axles, studs, and mini-spools are allowed. No posi-trac, limited slip style rear ends. Rear end axles must be locked together at all times. C-clip eliminators are allowed. Cups may be placed on housing for springs only.
B. Any gear ratio may be used, if no alteration to housing is required.
C. Bolt pattern on the axle/drums may be changed. Pinion angle may not be altered. No full spools, Gold Track, or aluminum spools of any kind! Stock width unless using Ford axles. If Ford axles are used, rear-end must not be narrower than stock nor more than 3" wider.
D. FLYING AXLES -- THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO CORRECT THIS. OPTION 1) C-CLIP ELIMINATIOR. 2) OR DISC BRAKES. 3) OR OTHER INTERIOR DEVICES. ONE OF THE ABOVE IS MANDATORY (IF YOU LOSE AN AXLE YOU WILL BE FINED $50. THIS WILL BE AT TRACK DISCRETION.)
E. No floater rearends of any type. No 9" Ford or 8.5" rearends allowed. 7.5" only!

BRAKES:
A. Single or dual master cylinder after market brake pedal is allowed, or dual pedal with adjuster okay within driver's reach.
B. Rear brakes must be drum or disc up to 12" disc brakes. Steel only! Hats and steel rotors are legal on rear ends ONLY! Hats must be steel. No single phase rotors allowed.
C. A proportioning valve may be used, but must be installed out of the drivers reach. No fluid controlled valve of any type within reach of the driver.
D. Minimum of three working brakes is required. If using three brakes, the fourth brake components need not be present. Spindle must remain unaltered.
E. Cooling holes may not be drilled in any brake components.
F. No aluminum brake components allowed.

STEERING:
A. Quick release steering wheel is mandatory.
B. Quick steer is optional. No chains or sprockets allowed in the steering system except D&M quick steer.
C. Steering left of drive train only. This means drive shaft!
D. Bump steer cannot be adjusted. Center link, inner tie rods, outer tie rods, or sleeves can not be altered.
E. Power steering is allowed. Steering pump and reservoir must remain one unit.
F. No rack and pinion steering. Stock OEM steering gear box must be used. May not be moved.
G. Idler arms must remain in stock location.

SUSPENSION: Revised 2/13/08
A. No traction control of any type!
B. Upper control arm brackets may be moved for caster and camber adjustment. Cannot move lower A-frames.
C. Must use stock upper and lower control arms and brackets. Upper mounts may be modified, but must remain stock material. OEM upper A-frame may be replaced using aftermarket upper A-frame (STEEL only). Part #'s 91034394R or 91034394L
D. Upper and lower control arm bushings may be after market.
E. Sway bars (may be removed) and brackets must remain stock. Bushings may be after market.
F. Racing springs are allowed. Steel only. No coil-overs. No jack bolts allowed.
G. Adjustable spring buckets are allowed. May drop rear spring buckets as long as they are in stock location.
H. Spindles and rotors must remain stock for 1978-1987 metric frame w/108" wheelbase. Ball joints must remain stock appearing (may be welded in). No grinding or lightened parts. Bolt on spindle savers are legal.
I. No welding on spindles. Reaming spindles for ball joints okay.
J. No drilling cooling holes in rotor. 5/8" studs are allowed in any bolt pattern.
K. All four rear trailing arms must retain stock arms for metric frame used. Must remain stock in length. Must not compress or lengthen. Arms may be boxed or strengthened. After market bushings may be used. No spherical or ball bearing or Timken bearings after the 2003 season anywhere on cars suspension.
L. No suspension parts may be altered or lightened.
M. No aluminum parts allowed, other than bushings.
N. Each trailing arm must have bushings installed and in good working order.
O. Lower A-frame mounts may be notched for clearance.

SHOCKS:
A. Shocks must be steel. Must use stock type shock ends. May weld or screw stock ends on shocks.
B. The stock shock frame mounts must be used in the original stock location.
C. One shock per wheel. May use spacers when mounting shocks.
D. Air shocks not allowed.

CHASSIS

FRAME:
A. Frame cannot be cut, bent, or altered to change suspension brackets, except upper control arm brackets on front end.
B. Front frame horns can be cut off in front of the steering box and idler arm.
C. Rear frame rails may be cut off behind upper shock mounts.
D. Replacement may be made with round, square, or rectangular tubing.
E. Front frame may be cut for radiator clearance.
F. Frame may be cut for seat clearance.
G. You cannot cut holes in frame to lighten it. Rust may be removed in front of lower rear trailing arms and cleaned up on body mount holes.
H. Frame cannot be widened, narrowed, shortened, or lengthened.
I. Cross member mounts on frame for transmission may be removed, but cannot be farther forward than welds on frame.
J. If weights are used for ballast, weights most be painted white and number of car must be on weight. No mercury ballast or any similar type of ballast may be used. All weight must be securely fastened. Loss of weight will be cause for disqualification.

ROLL CAGE:
A. Main roll cage must consist of continuous hoops not less than 1-1/2" X .095". All welds must be complete. No brazing or soldering. No part of main cage may extend forward past rear motor plate. The main roll bar must not attach to the frame rearward of front edge of the rear tire.
B. Main roll bar and halo must be a minimum of 1" above the drivers’ helmet.
C. A minimum of three (3) driver's door bars, and two (2) passenger side door bars is required.
D. Four (4) bars, two per side, may extend from the main roll cage to the points on the main frame in front of the upper control arms. These bars may have two additional braces per side to the main frame.
E. Six (6) bars may extend from the main cage to the rear, X-bracing is allowed.
F. Door plates will be mandatory in 2004. At least 4" X 12".
G. Cages must be steel or chrome-moly.

NERF BARS:
One single nerf bar between the front and rear wheels, on each side of the car is allowed. Maximum size = 1-1/2" X .095". They are to be attached to the cage at the front and rear sections of the nerf bar. No center supports are allowed on the nerf bar. Nerf bars may not be outside of tires. All bumpers and nerf bars must be capped.

WINDSHIELD BARS:
Minimum of three (3) windshield bars 5/16" in diameter is required. Must be mounted in front of driver.

TIRES:
The tire may be a DOT radial or bias tire with a manufacturer’s warranty. No mud or snow tires allowed. Any tire stamped with SIMS/ULMA is allowed. Hoosier "500" is optional tire. SIMS/ULMA can deem any tire legal or illegal at their discretion. Grooving is okay. Siping is not allowed. (This means by razor blade or anything similar.) "50" series is largest DOT allowed.

WHEELS:
A. Only steel 15" X 8" or steel 14" X 8" wheels are allowed. RR beadlock is allowed.
B. No wheel spacers allowed with stock studs. Any offset wheel allowed. 5/8" studs are allowed. Wheel spacers may be aluminum.
C. One-inch diameter lug nuts are required.
D. Wheel adapters will be treated as spacers and may be aluminum. 1-1/2" inch maximum on spacers.

INTERIOR:
Oil and transmission fluid coolers are not allowed in driver’s compartment.

UPHOLSTERY:
A. No upholstery allowed, other than driver’s seat cover.
B. No plastic in driver’s compartment.

BODY: (new Lmtd. Mod. diagram)
A. All body measurements simplified:

a) 23" maximum

b) 40" maximum

c) 67" minimum

d) 31" minimum/48" maximum

e) 98" minimum/121" maximum

f) 41" maximum

g) 58" maximum

h) 28" maximum

i) 55" minimum/67" maximum

j) 77" maximum

k) 31" maximum

l.) 35" maximum

m) 9" minimum/15" maximum

n) 32"x32" minimum/53"x53" maximum

o.) Hood scoops optional

p.) Do NOT add or subtract 3" from any of the above measurements (as was previously stated). That math has already been done for you, and the +/- 3" is now included in the above measurements.

B. Roof rear sail panels are allowed one 90 degree bend along the top edge of the sail panel, but must be less than 1” wide. Gremlin style roofs okay.
C. No more than 6" of total rake allowed on the body deck. A maximum of 3" of rake (of the 6" total) is allowed in the door section and a maximum of 3" of rake is allowed in the quarter panel section. If you keep the door section level, then you are only allowed 3" of rake in the quarter panel section.
D. Minimum ride height is 5" from ground to side frame rails.
E. Plastic body panels and plastic filler panels are not allowed.
F. No convertibles, unless special race.
G. Cars must have full deck interior from one side of the body to the other. Decks must be aluminum or sheet metal.

FENDERS:
Quarter panels must be 90 degrees to the ground, with a maximum of a 45 degree bend 4" from the bottom of the doors and quarters and 2" on top.

FIREWALL:
Must be metal or aluminum with minimum sized holes for throttle, etc. Firewall must be sealed from engine compartment.

FLOOR:
Must be metal or aluminum. Must cover entire driver’s cockpit to front edge of seat.

BUMPERS:
A. Two (2) bar front bumper is mandatory. Maximum size is = 1-1/2" X .095".
B. One single bar rear bumper is required. Maximum size is = 1-3/4". The required fuel cell protection bar (maximum size = 1-1/2" X .095") may be attached to the rear bumper.

HOOD:
A. Must cover completely the top of engine and radiator.
B. Must extend from the nose piece to the deck.
C. Hood may be made of metal, aluminum, or fiberglass.
D. Hood must provide a seal to the top of the engine compartment.
E. Cannot cover side of engine more than 5".
F. Hood scoops okay.

SPOILER:
Rear spoiler is allowed, with a maximum use of material of 15", measured along the spoiler, from the deck to the top, not straight up and down. A maximum of four braces are allowed, one on each side, measuring a maximum of the angled height of the spoiler x 24" long. Only one spoiler is allowed. Aluminum or Lexan okay. Spoiler may not go beyond back bumper.

DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SEAT:
Aluminum racing seats with right side rib protection is required. A seat that provides both left and right side rib protection is recommended. Seat must be securely mounted. The racing seat must be bolted to a reinforced cross member and bracket(s). This cross member must be welded to the roll cage, not just the floorboard. The back of the seat must be supported and bolted to a flange that is connected to the cage.

SEAT BELTS:
Racing type 5 point seatbelts are mandatory. Must be approved 3" wide shoulder straps, lap belts and a minimum of one 2" sub strap. All belt systems must be securely attached to the roll cage, or seat cross member and not to the floorboard. Seat belts must be in good condition.

WINDOW NETS:
Window nets are mandatory. It may be mesh or web style. Sprint car cage net is allowed. A quick release window net system must be used.

HELMET:
Must be an approved racing helmet in good condition. At track discretion.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Driver suit (fire suit) mandatory, may be one (1) or two (2) piece, must be complete and be of fire resistant material and in good safe condition. Fire resistant driving gloves recommended. Shoes optional.

It is at the discretion of UMP to change any rules pertaining to safety at any time. There will be NO performance enhancing rule changes to the rule book until after the 2008 season. Any interpretation of the rules is at the discretion of the track officials per UMP officials. Any infractions may result in loss of points, money, and awards for the night.

CLAIM:
Only SIMS/ULMA registered drivers may make a claim.

UMP CLAIM RULE:
A. A $500 & SWAP engine claimer is in effect. This claim includes intake (not adapter/spacer or fittings) to the oil pan, from the back of the block (not flywheel, converter, clutch, pressure plate or distributor) to the water pump (not pulleys, belts, power steering unit, fan or fuel pump), from head to head (not valve covers, carburetor, air cleaner, headers, starter, oil pan, spark plug wires, or spark plugs).
B. The official claiming area is the flag stand, or wherever track designates.
C. Claim must be made immediately after the "A" main race finishes (checkered flag).
D. Engine must be completely removed within one (1) hour from time claim is made and driver agrees to sell.
E. Only the driver may make the claim. Driver must have money, UMP claim form, and current UMP registration card in hand (cash only).
F. The claiming driver must be on the same lap as the driver being claimed.
G. Only the top two cars may be claimed.
H. Who can claim:

On opening night of the race season, all drivers are eligible to claim as long as they ran 50% of the races at said track the previous year and all can be claimed.

On the second night of racing, only drivers that raced the previous night of racing are eligible to claim.

On the third night of racing, only drivers that raced the previous two nights are eligible to claim.

During the remainder of the season, the driver making the claim must have raced at this race track the previous three (3) nights of racing.

I. Drivers may only claim two (2) engines per race season, or one more than he has been claimed.
J. A driver can claim another driver’s engine only once during the year.
K. In the case of multiple claims on the same engine, draw will be held with claiming drivers to determine who gets claim.
L. Refusal to sell forfeits all cash, trophies, and points for the season. If claim is refused, claim is not held against driver.

Driver refusing to sell his or her engine the first time is fined $500.00.

Driver refusing to sell their engine the second time is fined $750.00, and suspended for one week.

Driver refusing to sell his or her engine the third time is fined $1000.00 and suspended for three (3) weeks.

Driver refusing to sell for the fourth time will be suspended for the remainder of the season, and will not be allowed back until a $2000.00 fine is paid.

Any sabotage discovered in removal of a claimed engine will result in termination of UMP membership for 12 months. Drivers are held accountable for actions of crews while engine removal is taking place. The claim will be disallowed and money returned to the claimer. Any visual inspection of engine being claimed or swapped deemed illegal will be treated as sabotage.
INFRACTION OF ANY RULES STATED IN THIS BOOK WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF POINTS, MONEY, AND AWARDS FOR THE NIGHT. DON’T COME BACK UNTIL YOUR CAR IS LEGAL.

And remember . . .

IF IT DOESN'T SAY YOU CAN, DON'T DO IT!!!
Clarifications of rules can be made by UMP/Baton Rouge Raceway AT ANY TIME!!!

 

 

 

Mini Stock

Dirt Mini Stock

 

A-1 RACEWAY

 

Pearl River, Louisiana

 

 

 

A1RACEWAY.NET

 

 

2008 - DIRT MINI STOCK SPECIFICATIONS – 2008


 

NOTE:  No one under the age of sixteen (16), is permitted in the Pits.  An acceptable picture ID is required at the Pit Entrance for anyone appearing to be age twenty-five (25), or younger.

2008 MINI STOCK RULES


2008 MINI STOCK RULES
Weight shall be a minimum of 2,200 pounds, with allowment of one (1) pound per cc of engine displacement. The engine displacement must be written on the hood.

MUFFLERS ARE REQUIRED SCHONFELD  PART  #  112530 or 112535.   NO EXCEPTIONS.


1. Body

A. 1960 and newer rear wheel drive compact cars only.
B. Cars must have stock appearing full body. This includes fenders, quarters, doors, hood,deck lid and floor board . Roof line must remain stock and stock height. All body panels can be made of any metal as long as they keep stock appearance like stock panels. NO fiberglass!
C. May use aftermarket nose and tail piece.
D. Doors must be welded or riveted on.
E. The fenders may be cut for tire clearance. Excessive clearance is not permitted.
F. There must be a firewall between the driver and the engine, and driver and the fuel cell.
G. Firewall, pedals and seat must remain in stock location.
H. All glass, chrome and flammable materials must be removed. No plastic or aftermarket wedge noses, all must be filled in.
I. The dash may be removed.
J. Spoilers can be made out of a transparent material or aluminum, and may have a maximum size of 8” tall by 55” wide. Side braces maximum size 20 ¼” long, 2 ½” tapered to 7” tall. A third spoiler brace may be used and will not exceed the size of the braces. This spoiler must be fastened to the deck lid itself, (can’t be added to an existing spoiler of any kind).
K . Rub rails may be installed on the sides between the tires. Rub rails may not stick out past the tires. Ends must be turned inward. Rub rails must have a thickness of .090 and must have at least 1 ½” diameter. (one per side)

2. Chassis

A. No tube chassis. From strut tower to where shocks mount up is considered the chassis. You may add tubing in front of the strut tower and behind the shock mounts.
B. Cars are required to have a minimum of a 4 point roll cage. The minimum tubing must have a wall thickness of .090 and diameter of 1 ½”. A full cage is allowed for safety. The roll cage may not alter the original suspension geometry of the car, but only serve to protect the driver in an accident.
C. Must have a minimum of three (3) door bars on the left side and two (2) door bars on the right side.
D. Frame and suspension parts must remain stock for make of car. No truck or homemade frames. Frames cannot be lengthened or shortened.
E. You may tie sub-frame cars together.
F. All suspension and bushings must be in place in the original location. No extra suspension bars allowed.
G. No minimum wheelbase, must be stock for make of car.
H. Adjustable weight jacks allowed on all 4 corners.
I. Springs must be stock type.
J. Shocks must be stock type, no more than one per wheel. No coilovers.
K. Steering quickener permitted.

3. Fuel System

A. Electric fuel pumps allowed, only if the driver has a kill switch for the fuel pump within his/her reach and a mercury shut off switch attached to the fuel pump.
B. Fuel cell required, it must be mounted and securely fastened behind the rearend housing with a firewall between driver and fuel cell.
C. Fuel will be gasoline only. No alcohol.

4. Seats

A. Racing type seats required.
B. The seat will be securely fastened to roll cage.

5. Seat Belts

A. Quick release, five (5) point shoulder harness no less than 3” wide is mandatory.
This harness must be mounted below the drivers shoulders and come from behind the driver. The date on the belt must not exceed 4 years. Damaged belts will not be permitted.
B. Both ends of belt must be securely fastened to roll cage with quality bolts no less than 3/8” in diameter.
C. Window nets are required.

6. Tires and Wheels 44 or 57

A. Tires will have a 7” minimum and 10” maximum width. Tires must pass through hoop.
B. Maximum wheel width 8”.
C. Tires must punch 40 or harder with Durometer at all times.
D. Wheels must be steel.
E. Beadlock wheels allowed.
F. No tire softening chemicals.

7. Engine

A. Must be four (4) cylinder.
B. Must be stock for the make of the car. Ford in Ford, Toyota in Toyota and so on.
C. Engine must be located in stock position on original mounts- no setbacks.
D. No rear engine, mid-engine, or rotary engine cars permitted.
E. Head: cast iron, no aluminum except for import cars, open head with solid lift cam (porting & polishing allowed) (any size valves) (no roller cams)(no 2 spark plug per cylinder heads allowed) (SOHC only)
F. Short Block: any modifications, must weigh one (1) pound per cc, it must be identified on the hood. This will be teched by checking bore and stroke or P & G.
G. Intake manifold: stock for make. Port and Polish permitted.
H. Carburetor: shall be a Holley 4412 or Holley 7448 with a max of 500 cfm. Must pass go-no-go from the bottom.
I. Carburetor spacer: any size.
J. Pulleys: Any aftermarket.
K. Ignition: Any ignition.
L. Headers permitted, exhaust must exit parallel to the ground.

8. Trans and Drive Train

A. Transmission shall be stock manuel or automatic. Automatics shall have a working torque converter.
B. Must have a working reverse and forward gear.
C. Manuel transmission cars shall have an explosion proof bellhousing or the transmission tunnel should be lined with conveyor belt material. Minimum 3/8” thick and 18” wide. This material shall be on the underside of transmission tunnel.
D. No aluminum flywheels. Any steel flywheel allowed. Stock clutch and pressure plate only. No small diameter clutches allowed. Clutch inspection hole of 1 ½” required on top of bellhousing.
E. Rearends must be stock for make of the car, no truck rearends or quick changes allowed.
F. Rearends may be locked by welding spider gears.
G. Drive shaft must be painted white with a drive shaft safety loop mounted at least 6 inches behind the front u-joint.
H. All cars must have a working starter.



ANY RULE NOT COVERED WILL BE DECIDED BY INSPECTOR. INSPECTOR’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL.




2008 MINI STOCK
GENERAL RULES

1. Firesuits are required. Top and bottom or one piece. If the suit is a two piece both the top and bottom must be worn at the same time. Note: It is also highly recommended that all drivers wear fire retardant shoes, gloves and underwear.
2. Helmets are required and must be worn at all times when car is on the track. Helmet must have face and eye protection. (This means shield or goggles.)
3. Quick release, five (5) point shoulder harness no less than 3” wide is mandatory. This harness must be mounted below the drivers shoulders and come from behind the driver. The date on the belt must not exceed 4 years. Damaged belts will not be permitted. Both ends of belts must be fastened to roll cage with quality bolts, no less than 3/8" in diameter.
4. Fire extinguishers are mandatory. Minimum 2 lbs. must be securely mounted within reach of the driver. Extinguisher must have a pressure gauge.
5. Kill switch is required within easy reach of the driver.
6. Tow hooks front and rear required.
7. Car numbers and letters must be at least 18 inches high and be neatly painted on both sides of the car, on the doors only. A number and letters 36 inches high must be painted on the roof reading from the passenger’s side. A number and letters at least 6 inches high must be painted on the right front and right rear of each car where they can be clearly viewed by track officials and other competitors. Numbers and letters must sharply contrast with the cars paint scheme so that the numbers are easily read.
8. All cars must maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance. The management of each track reserves the right to refuse participation of any car which does not appear in this manner.
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