2007 Rules -
Featuring:
358 Modifieds,
Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, FWD Enduro
Tech Inspector:
Mike Jackson
335
Phone: (607) 695-2351
The Rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to
provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum
acceptable requirements for such events.
These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by
participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied
with these rules.
NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM
PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS.
They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and
are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator
or official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and
appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or imposed any
further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable
requirements.
NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM
SUCH ALTERATION OR SPECIFICATIONS.
Any
interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the
officials. Their decision is final.
THE MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY RULE OR RULES
THEY FEEL NECESSARY & REFUSE ANY PROTEST IF THEY FEEL IT IS UNNECESSARY OR
BEING USED FOR HARASSING REASONS.
Section 1 -
Insurance Benefit Plan
1. Each pit entrant must sign a release sheet for the event when
he/she has entered the pit area to be entitled to
benefits as arranged.
2. Anyone involved in an accident while on the premises who does
not report to the official in charge before leaving
the premises (providing they are able to make such a report) will not be
eligible for benefits described under the benefit plan.
3. All persons entering pit area must be 12 years of age or
older. Drivers must be twelve (12) or older. All
persons from the age of 12-17 must have a minor release form signed by a parent
or a legal guardian & provide proof of age.
4. All insurance benefits are excess.
Section 2 -
Handicapping
1. Car numbers will be assigned by track handicapper. Whenever
possible, requested number will be assigned, but the
handicapper reserves the right to issue all numbers in order to prevent
duplication & maintain proper records.
2. All numbers will be limited to 2 digits.
3. Team cars must be clearly distinguishable from one another
using a different number.
4. Visibility of car numbers will be approved by the
scorekeepers. If asked to change thea ppearance of
your number
you will be given one (1) week to do so. If they have not been
changed by the following week you will not be scored.
5. No wording that may be offensive allowed on car.
6. Track promoters may require raceway sponsored decal(s) to be
displayed on car.
7. The number of cars to be qualified in each heat will be
decided by the track handicapper &announced before the first heat of each event.
No more than 6 cars will qualify from any one heat.
8. If a driver qualifies two (2) or more cars, he/she must drive
the last car qualified in the feature race. The other
cars are not eligible. Car & driver must be qualified except for guaranteed
starters. On postponed events, the driver is qualified.
9. All driver changes must be reported to the handicapper before
race. All drivers that change cars
must go to the rear of the field.
10. No car or driver can compete in two classes on any scheduled
event, unless by invitation.
11. Modified & super stock redraw will be determined at beginning
of each racing season. This rule could change at the
discretion of officials.
12. Top 5 point participants in all classes are guaranteed
starters. Must start behind consolation,
qualified cars.
13. Points are official when posted on pit board. If there is a mistake, owner or driver has 5days from posting to protest.
Section 3 - General Safety
1. Anytime the word ìSTOCKî is used in this rulebook to describe cars, parts or components, it is defined to mean a part or component, which is available over the counter from General Motors, Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, or AMC Authorized Dealers. Manufacturers High Performance Parts are NOT considered stock.
2. All cars are subject to safety & legality inspection at any time, must be free from mechanical defects & be in safe racing condition. The decision of the officials will be final.
3. All drivers must wear a helmet (Snell 1995 or newer recommended), fire suit, neck brace, harness & submarine strap at all times. Full face helmet, fire retardant underwear, arm restraints, gloves, racing shoes & head sock are recommended.
4. 3î wide, quick release safety belt & shoulder harness with a minimum of one submarine strap is mandatory. All belts must be securely fastened to the frame or cage. Belts should not be more than 5 years old. Belts should be installed by manufactures instructions.
5. Drivers seat must be a high back racing seat (Aluminum Only) & securely fastened to frame or cage in six spots, four on bottom & two on seat back. Six 3/8î bolts minimum. Seats mounted over driver lines must have a minimum 1/8î steel plate under & up the back 4î & be as wide as the seat.
6. Operable Fire Extinguishers with gauge capable of putting out fuel & oil fires must be carried in all cars. On board flame out system recommended.
7. All glass must be removed from windows. Windshields replaced with a
full screen of substantial material (no chicken wire or aluminum). Driver window must have window net.8. All plastic, die cast grills & chrome must be removed.
9. Shock resistant roll bar padding on all bars that driver ís head has contact with while strapped in seat.
10. All cars must have four wheel hydraulic brakes in good working order. No shut off valves.
11. Roll Cage: Minimum 1
Ωî steel roll bars. Front & rear bars must be connected at top (cage type) & at bottom on both sides at seat base. Minimum of 4 side bars. An additional roll bar must be installed across bottom of the dashboard, extending from the left bar leg to the right bar leg. On the left side, the four bars must be connected by the use of two rows of vertical bars. On the right, the four side bars must be connected by the use of one row of vertical bars. All roll bars must be welded and not be less than .095î thick. No pipe fitting allowed. Bars should have gusset plates welded in at the stress joints. A 1î bar for brace in middle of windshield opening. No material that shows rust marks or deterioration allowed. Super, Streets and 4 cylinders can use an ìXî in right side door. Bars with one horizontal pipe above the ìXî.12. All cars with open drive shafts must have a tunnel, minimum of 1/8î thick steel from 2î under front edge of seat to back of transmission covering shaft & U-joint on top & both sides down to floor boards. It must be held in place with a minimum of four 3/8î diameter bolts at bottom to a substantial cross member. A 360o aluminum tubing of not less than ºî wall of 6061-T6 material will also be accepted providing it covers complete shaft & U-joint back to seat. No cast or welded tubing. Drive shaft cover must be a solid unit with no cut-a-ways for lightening purposes. NOTE: Closed drive type cars, torque tubes or belts that already have a 360o covering from U-joint back to seat will be accepted as is. Any car that has suspension link such as a torque arm, coil cover or trailing bar in the drivers compartment, must have steel cable (ºî diameter or more) or clamp around it limiting its range should it break loose from its mount. It is also recommended to have these parts free of sharp edges & padded.
13. Drive shafts & extra weights must be painted white & have their cars number on them.
14. Front and rear fire wall & rear window shelf must be sealed off from drivers compartment with at least 20 gauge steel or aluminum, no holes. The firewall must be securely welded & sealed on top, bottom & both sides & separate the engine from the driverí s compartment.
15. All nerf bars must be one piece of pipe, bent on both ends & welded to frame or roll cage, min. of 1Ωî, max. 1æî diameter, no wider than tires.
16. Floor board must extend behind the driver.
17. Must have two throttle return springs & a steel toe loop on gas pedal.
18. Pressure tanks are not allowed on fuel system.
19. No rubber gas lines to run through driverís compartment. No cast iron fittings.
20. No electric fuel pumps & no glass bowls on fuel pumps allowed.
21. No cool cans.
22. Must use fuel type hose for fuel line. Steel braided recommended.
23. A Reinforced member of the same kind & size material as that used in the roll cage, or chassis shall be installed to the rear of the fuel tank joining the rear most portion of the chassis. Fuel tank must be secured by at least two non-perforated steel straps: each strap must be a minimum of 1î wide. Each strap shall be bolted with at least two 5/16î diameter grade 5 bolts. There must also be a one way safety valve in the vent line.
24. Fuel shut off valve shall be labeled on/off with a bright colored paint, within drivers reach.
25. Battery disconnect mounted on the left side of steering column. Switch must be painted a contrasting color for ease of location by emergency personnel from outside of car.
26. Wheels must have a minimum of five lug nuts. Mini Stocks minimum of 4 lug nuts. Modifieds a minimum of three lug nuts on front wheels only. No knock off hubs.
27. All cars must be neatly painted, carry numbers at least 18î high on both sides & roof & 8î numbers on front & back. Roof numbers must face the scorers tower.
28. Car must have hood & trunk lid on at all times.
29. Pick up hooks required on both ends of car.
30. Inspector reserves the right to request body sheet metal to be replaced & painted.
31. No air jacks.
32. No oil cooler in driver compartment. No vent holes.
33. No mirrors allowed.
34. No fuel drums on track premises unless in a restricted area.
35. No wheel weights.
36. No screws or locking devices of any type through bead of tire.
37. No type of weight or suspension adjustment of any kind from inside drivers compartment in all classes except modifieds.
38. Pump gas or racing fuel only. NO alcohol. NO nitrous.
39. No side boards, wings, spoilers, deflectors or any other aero devices other than rear spoiler and bottom of radiator.
1. No one shall enter raceway tower during the race program.
2. Consumption of any alcoholic beverage or use of illegal drugs by a driver or his/her crew in advance of, or during the racing program is strictly forbidden. Any persons who shows evidence of having partaken of any alcoholic beverage or illegal drug will be required to leave the premises immediately and may be subject to a fine of not less than $250.
3. All race meets, drivers assume responsibility for the action of his/her pit crew, including their spouse, in every respect.
4. The driver shall be the sole spokesperson for car owner and pit crew in any and all matters pertaining to the race & the driver only shall take part in any arbitration with the officials in charge. Driver is responsible for all legalities of the car.
5. In the event of a disagreement, any person taking physical action against a individual or personal property, for any reason, is automatically fined a minimum of $250 &/or suspension. Suspension & fine may be extended at the discretion of the official &/or management.
6. No driver or Pit Crew member shall subject any promoter or officials to threats or abusive or improper language at any time. Any driver or pit crew member who assaults or threatens a promoter or official may be fined up to $1000 and suspended indefinitely from all events until fine is paid and reinstatement is approved by management.
7. Anyone entering the pit area shall comply with all rules. The officials reserve the right to stop sale of tickets or honoring pit passes to any undesirables.
8. Excessive speeding in the pit area will be subject to penalty and/or fine.
9. Safety & wrecker crews only, will be allowed on the track in the event of an accident.
10. No repairs to be made on the track. During restarts, if a car needs maintenance & pulls off the track for any reason, this car must restart in scratch position unless done by an official. Exception: In the event of a red flag, the driver may do any work on the car he is able to do without the use of tools. All major work must be done in the pit area. Any driver delaying the restart of the race will be disqualified.
11. Each car will start the race on his own power or start in the back of the field.
12. All drivers must be ready to compete and have their cars in line before each event enters the track or will be sent to the back of the field.
13. All cars must take the green flag to be eligible for payoff & points. Any car not taking the initial green flag may not enter that race at any time.
14. If there is an accident before the first lap is official, the field will be completely restarted with the car or cars bringing about the restart going to the rear of the field.
15. During a caution or red flag any car going to the infield or pit area must return to the back of the field.
16. All restarts will be double file until the halfway point or at the flagmanís discretion. From then on, restarts will be single file.
17. Any driver causing excessive delays in a race, such as spinning out two times on his own will be disqualified at starters discretion.
18. Any driver guilty of violating any of the flag or light rules will be penalized at the discretion of the starter.
19. Rough riding will be left up to the discretion of the starter. If he heels that the occasion warrants, whether intentional or not a fine and/or suspension will be levied. Fined driver will not be allowed to compete until the fine is paid.
20. Any driver black flagged for rough riding during the feature will not receive feature points or prize money.
21. Any person found violating these rules or specifications may be subject to a fine, expulsion or both depending on the case.
NO TRACTION CONTROL DEVICES (ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL) ARE ALLOWED IN ANY RACE DIVISION COMPETING AT WOODHULL RACEWAY.
The management at Woodhull Raceway reserves the right to change any rule or rules if they feel it is necessary and refuse any protest if they feel it is unnecessary or being used for harassment.
Any driver who does not obey the flag rules will be subject to disqualification. Where light signals are also used, a definite understanding concerning these signals in relation to the flag shall be made before the race. Any driver drawing a caution, for example flat tire, loose bumper, body parts or mechanical THEN driving to pits on their own WILL BE BLACKFLAGGED for that race.
Green Flag - Start of the Race. On an original green flag all cars must stay in line until past the pylon. On restarts, racing resumes immediately upon display of the green flag. Pole man sets the pace. If race leader chooses outside pole, he gives up the right to set the pace on restarts only.
Blue Flag with Yellow Strip or Marker - This flag will be displayed to a driver to tell him that he is about to be lapped by a leading car. The lapped car must obey, moving over, allowing the passing car or cars to go by. A driver who uses the Blue & Yellow flag to his advantage bypassing a car which has slowed to obey the flag, in discretion of the starter, will be penalized. A driver who ignores the Blue & Yellow Flag, in discretion of the starter, will be disqualified or penalized an appropriate number of positions.
Yellow Flag - Caution, go slow, single file, hold position - no passing. The yellow flag signifies caution & this flag will be given to the first car passing the starter. After the yellow flag is displayed, cars must hold position in single file, do not pull up beside the car in front of you or pass another car for any reason. If you have a problem with the line-up, stick your hand out your window and an official will check the line-up. When the line-up is correct the flagman will give the double file signal, if the race is under half way. Any car involved in or spins to avoid an accident when the yellow flag is displayed must pick up position in the field wherever they fall in. All others maintain position. In the event a pace vehicle is used, no car may pass the pace vehicle. Any car passing will lose one lap. Any car passing under caution will be penalized two positions for each car passed. When the caution flag flies, cars will fall into single file, passing car giving way to lead car. The passing car must be completely ahead to assume the forward position. In any dispute in line-up, line-up will be decided by last complete lap at the discretion of flagman. In races over 50 laps in which yellow flagged laps count & are scored, the race must finish under green & no yellow laps will be scored or counted three laps from the finish.
Red Flag - Danger, race stops immediately. In the event of a red flag, the driver may do any work on the car he is able to do without the use of tools. All major work must be done in the pit area. Any driver delaying the restart of the race will be disqualified. Do not move your car when a red flag is displayed unless told to do so by an official.
Black Flag - Go to pit area immediately for consultation. Drivers shall not continue in the race after receiving the black flag. He must slow down & keep clear of all other cars in the race & pull into the pits at the first opportunity. Failure to obey the black flag will result in disqualification or suspension. Getting the black flag does not mean automatic disqualification. Check with the Pit Steward. Any car black flagged for rough riding will not receive points or prize money for that race.
White Flag - One lap to go. When the white flag is displayed under the green it means you have started into your last lap. During a yellow flag situation, starter may display the white flag to indicate the green flag will come out in one more lap.
Checkered Flag - End of race. When the checkered flag is displayed it means the race is finished. When the required race distance has been completed by the lead car, or at the discretion of the starter, the race will be declared ì"official" (Final disposition of any flag dispute will be determined by the starter). When the checkered flag is given to the leader, the balance of the field receives the checkered flag in the same lap. Finishing position will be paid off according to most laps traveled in the least time, regardless of whether the car is still running or not. The driver receiving the checkered flag first in any feature race must bring his car to the starting line & participate in victory lane until released by the official in charge.
Section 6 - Protests
Each separate protest shall be given to the Pit Steward accompanied by $100 (US funds) protest fee, with the following exception: - P&G Test $50 (US funds).
Visual Protest
Driver or Car Owner may protest any violation of the rules including specifications. Visible protest must be made 20 minutes before event. Any time a tool or mechanical device has to be used by an official to determine a cars rule compliance it is not a ìvisible protestî. For the purpose of a subsequent appeal, any officialsí measurement is presumed to be correct. Protesterís car will be checked the same as protested car.
Tear Down Protest
1. Immediately after end of feature, driver must present money and written description of protest to any track official and his car must remain in the infield. If protesters car enters the pits protest is void.
Driver must have raced car 3 consecutive races.
Driver protesting must still be running at the end of the race.
Car being protested must have finished the race.
-Motor tear down, mini stocks $200, all other classes $400 (US funds).
$150 mini stock, $300 all other classes, going to the protested car if legal or
$150 mini stock, $300 all other classes, returned to the protester if the car protested is illegal.
Engine tear down includes three specific items.
2. A protest of race results must be verbally made to the Pit Steward within five minutes of the official announcement of the order of finish. A recheck of scoring will then be made if necessary & these results will be considered final. Only driver protests on racing results considered.
3. Any car found to be illegal will lose:
50 points - 1st time
100 points - 2nd time ALL CLASSES
150 points - 3rd time
4. If a race result is protested, the track management, at their discretion, may delay purse distribution until the matter is ultimately decided.
5. The management reserves the right to change any rule or rules they feel necessary and refuse any protest if they it is unnecessary or being used for harassing reasons.
Section 7 - 358 Modifieds
General Safety, Procedural Rules apply unless otherwise specified. Please read and adhere to these rules.
ANYTHING NOT COVERED IN THESE RULES WILL BE UP TO THE DISCRETION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS. TRACK OFFICIALS DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
Track 1 - way in car radios are mandatory in all 358 Modified races.
SAFETY RULES:
All Cars are subject to inspection at any time. All cars must be free from mechanical defects and be in safe racing condition. Track officials decision regarding any safety infractions will be final.
1. Only round steel roll over bars may be used. Front and rear roll bars must be connected at top in a cage type configuration. Two round horizonal sidebars on each side are mandatory. The topside bar must be a maximum of 20î below the top roll bar. Proper bracing and triangulation on front and rear roll bars is required. It is highly recommended that all roll bar bracing be a minimum of 1
Ωî diameter by .095î wall thickness. A minimum of one diagonal bar cross the top of the roll cage is mandatory.2. The rear main roll bar hoop must be a minimum of 26î measured across from outside to outside of tubing and must maintain that measurement from the bottom all the way to the cage. Bottom of the rear roll bar must be welded to the 2x4 frame (no outriggers). The front roll bar must be measured and constructed the same way, except that the allowable taper in the frame rules will govern the width dimension. Only two roll bar diameters will be allowed. Roll bars of 1æî diameter will require a minimum of .095î wall thickness. Roll bars of 1
Ωî diameter will require .120î wall thickness.3. Shock resistant roll bar padding must fully cover all bars that may come in contact with the driver's head while strapped in the seat. On center type steering, all housings, lines, and fittings must be covered with shock resistant roll bar padding. The steering wheel center must also be padded. The starter housing and any other points of contact that could potentially injure the driver must also be adequately padded.
4. Driver's seat must be securely fastened to frame or cage in six spots, with a minimum of six (6) 3/8in bolts, four (4) on bottom and two (2) on the seat back. All seats must have minimum 1/ 8î steel plate under and up the back 4î and be as wide as seat. The seat must be one piece high back type only. The seat must be made of aluminum only (no fiberglass). Seat and steering must be centered in frame.
5. All cars must have a functional padded head rest which must be in line with center of driver's head, if not built into the seat.
6. All cars must be equipped with 3î width safety belt and shoulder harness with 2 belts over the shoulder. Buckles must be of the quick release type. Also, these must be a minimum of one submarine strap. All belts must be securely fastened to the frame or cage. Bolts may not be inserted through webbing for mounting. Cam lock seat belts are not allowed. If belts have cotter pin locks, the locks, the pins must be in place. Belts may be rejected if not in good condition. The sternum shoulder harness is highly recommended.
7. All drivers must wear a 1995 or newer SNELL approved helmet and fire suit. Note: The following items are highly recommended: One piece fire suit, full face helmet, fire retardant underwear, arm restraints, gloves, racing shoes, and a neck brace.
8. All cars must have a full steel wind screen of substantial material with a maximum individual hoop opening of 2î X 1î X 1/16î (no chicken wire or aluminum). Screens must cover entire windshield area left to right across the cage and from top of cage down to hood or cowl. Clear lexan or safety glass windshields may be used for additional protection if they are in the driver's line of sight. They must be shatterproof and mounted behind the screen, enabling the driver to wipe them clean. Any additional windshield must not obstruct the emergency exit of the driver.
9. Adequate window openings on both sides of the car must be maintained for emergency exit of the driver. The minimum opening size is that which will allow a rectangular box with dimensions of 12î high X 18î wide X 30î long to be passed through the inside of the car from one window through to the other side. Any obstacles other than the driver's headrest, which prohibit the passage of the inspection box through the cockpit, must be removed.
10. All cars must have a driver shaft cover. All cars with open drive shafts must have a tunnel, made from a minimum of 1/8î thick steel which extends from 2î under front edge of seat to the back of the transmission, covering the shaft and "U"joint, and output flange on top and both sides. It must extend completely down to floorboards. It must be held in place with a minimum of four (4) 3/8î diameter bolts at bottom connected to a substantial cross-member. This drive shaft cover must be a solid unit with no cut-aways for lighting purposes. NOTE: Closed drive type cars, torque tubes, or bells that already have a 360 degree covering for"U"joint back to seat will be accepted as is. To protect the driver, any suspension link suck as a torque arm, coil over to trailer bar inside the driver's compartment must have a steel cable (ºî in diameter or more) or clamp connecting it to a substantial cross-member to limit its range should it break loose. It is also recommended that all these parts have no sharp edges and be padded.
11. Firewalls, both front and rear are mandator. The rear firewall must extend from top of fuel cell to belly pan to isolate the driver from the fuel cell, minimum .50î thick aluminum or steel only. A minimal amount of sheet metal may be cut out for drive shaft clearance. The front firewall must isolate the driver from the engine compartment.
12. Belly pans are mandatory and must extend from front firewall to rear firewall and be attached at both spots. It is mandatory to have a separate floor to protect the driver's feet in the event the under pan falls off. This extra floor must be attached to the frame or cross-member or both, and extend from the firewall past front of edge of the seat.
13. All crews must carry an operable fire extinguisher capable of extinguishing gas and oil fires. On board "ìflame-out"systems are recommended.
14. Battery must be properly secured and must have top and terminals completely covered by rubber. NOTE: It is recommended that battery be mounted outside of driver's compartment, and that a battery shut-off switch be mounted and marked ON/OFF with a bright colored paint. The switch should be clearly visible, and easily accessed by the safety crew.
15. All cars must have an ignition switch which is easily accessible with in the driver's compartment. The ignition switch should be marked ON/OFF with a bright colored paint and be clearly visible and easily accessible to the safety crew.
16. A fuel shut-off valve must be mounted within easy reach of the driver and the safety crew. It must be labeled in a clearly visible location with the words FUEL ON/OFF with a bright colored paint.
17. Fuel lines, power steering lines, and fittings running through the driver's compartment must be made from an approved braided type line only. No plastic or glass fuel filters allowed. High pressure lines and fittings or hot fluid lines running through the driver's compartment must be encased or shielded by a deflector to prevent driver injury.
18. All cars must have four (4) wheel hydraulic brakes in good working order. Brake tests may be held throughout the year.
19. Rear wheels must have a minimum of five (5) lug nuts. A minimum of three (3) lug nuts is required on front wheels only. No knock off hubs on any wheel allowed.
20. A fuel cell with a maximum capacity of 22 U.S. gallons is mandatory. No pressure tanks are allowed on fuel systems. The fuel tank must be rectangular or square in shape on all sides with no protrusions, to allow for the measurement of fuel capacity. Cell must be fully encased in a steel container with a minimum thickness of 20 gauge. An optional aluminum container may be used with a minimum thickness of .060î. The cell must be fully foamed with just a minimal cut out for filler. Cut out may be no larger that 6î wide by 10î long by 7î deep. Fuel lines must siphon from the top only. There must be a one way safety valve in the vent line. Fuel tank must be mounted behind driver. Fuel tank must be secured by at least two steel straps (each strap must be a minimum of 1î wide) and bolted with at least 5/16î diameter grade five (3 line) bolts.
21. A horizonal bar with minimum dimensions of 1î by .095î thickness must be mounted behind the fuel cell for rear impact protection.
22. Exhaust headers must be safe for the driver and exit past the driver's seat. NOTE: all exhaust pipes must exit facing the rear of the car. Pipes may not exit through the doors or in front of the rear tires.
23. No mirrors or reflecting devices allowed.
24. Inspectors reserve the right to request body or sheet metal to be replaced and painted if it has any sharp edges or is not looking presentable to the sport.
25. A minimum of two (2) throttle return springs and a steel top loop on gas pedal are required.
26. No fuel drums allowed on track premises.
BODY STYLE
All measurements will be taken with or without driver or fuel. Body Material Allowed: Only aluminum or steel will be allowed for all inner and outer body panels. The roof must be fiberglass only. Hood, hood scoop, windshield cowl, right rear inside tire clearance cover and front spoiler may be constructed of either fiberglass or aluminum. Only clear lexan will be allowed for the rear spoiler and the rear wing windows.
ROOFS
Roof must be centered from side to side on roll cage and also be centered on frame (No offset bodies). Leading edge of roof must be fastened in a stationary position a minimum of 33î and a maximum of 48î in front of rear axle centerline. The roof must be securely fastened at the back and on both ends.
- Length of roof: maximum 60î, minimum 48î. Width of roof: maximum 52î, minimum 48î Must display a turtleback style and shape. The roof contour must fit roof template patterns left to right and front to back (no flat roofs). Roofs cannot change shape or location while racing.
- Overall height (top of highest point): minimum 52î, maximum 61î, measure from the ground. Maximum roof angle is 5 degrees on a gauge with no deflections in roof contour.
Must have minimum 1/8î drain plug or pull torque converter for inspection.
Ignition:
Cars/trucks must be self starting. All cars must have a master switch located on the left side of the steering column within driver's reach & labeled on/off with a bright colored paint for the safety crew to recognize.Distributor:
Double or single point or stock electronic type. No magnetos. Stock type after market allowed.Body & Appearance:
Bodies may be interchanged. Ex. Ford body on Chevy frame. Body must be straight, stock appearing & neat in appearance. Stock steel body or ASA type body (ASA type bodies may be car or truck) ASA type body must be stock configuration. Nose must be used. No Wedge nose. Rear tail piece material must be a min. of 18î high. Body must be centered with middle front frame rails with a maximum of 2î offset allowed. No holes in hood, must be closed in with metal - no gaps.- Doors: Must be welded or bolted or riveted securely, front & rear.
- Grill: May be replaced with a presentable alternative of wire mesh or expanded metal.
- Floors: Must be of 16 gauge steel & be welded or riveted - no metal screws permitted, must be complete. Trunk floor may be removed.
- Flat side body & open back allowed.
- No nerf bars.
Bumpers:
Rear bumper only made of 1Ωî minimum or 1æî maximum OD pipe or tubing of 1/8î thickness. Bumper must have loop 36î wide center of frame rails, 6î down, top & bottom tied in.Rear Spoiler:
5î maximum on face.Fuel Cell:
Must have at least 2 non-perforated steel straps, each strap a minimum of 1î wide bolted with at least two 5/16î diameter grade bolts, secured in a 20 gauge minimum steel box & have a check valve.REAR SPOILER
- The rear spoiler must be clear lexan with a maximum height of 5î from the rear deck and must not have any writing or stickers on it. The rear spoiler must be non-adjustable (no hinges or slides).
- A maximum of three vertical supports may be used to fasten the spoiler to the rear deck. These supports may not exceed 2î in vertical height and 10î in length.
REAR DECK
- Must be a maximum height of 45î and minimum of 40î from the ground.
- Rear deck lid (i.e. trunk lid) must be fully enclosed from quarter panel to quarter panel and have a minimum height of 9î and a maximum of 14î in vertical coverage behind the fuel tank. Left and right rear trunk lids must be symmetrical in size and shape and show no specific bulge or extension to cover fuel filler hose or apparatus within 9î to 14î of vertical coverage. This panel must completely cover the fuel cell, filler hoses and vent lines. The fuel tank must be completely enclosed from the bottom of this panel to the bottom of the fuel cell. The fuel cell must also have both sides completely covered by sheet metal in addition to the container it is enclosed in. Within these dimensions there can be no openings. No openings from top of fuel cell to bottom of trunk lid are permitted.
- Any vent line nozzle used for catch can purposes must be mounted on the left side quarter panel only.
HOOD, NOSE AND FRONT SPOILER
- The hood, nose and front spoiler can be no wider than 36î and no narrower than 24î. Shock covers or deflectors may not be part of or riveted to the nose or spoiler exceeding the 36î width maximum. Fabric shock covers are allowed as long as they are used for the prevention of dirt getting at shock piston and not used for any aerodynamic advantage. The front spoiler may not extend any more than 20î in front of the front axle centerline. The front spoiler must be nonadjustable (no hinges or sliders). Hood shall be considered from the front roll gate to on top and even with the front of the radiator. Nose piece shall start where hood ends to a maximum of 20" in front of front axle centerline. They all may have 2î maximum lips up or down on both sides following the contour of the body. The hood, nose and spoiler may not overlap each other's location on the frame. Any part of hood may not exceed 10 degrees nor can sheet metal have an opening or extrusion between the hood and nose. Hood must extend over the radiator and have complete sides.
- Front windshield opening: for the optional ram air style scoop. A 10î vertical measurement from lowest point of roof or roll cage to highest point on hood (including the hood scoop) is required. For the conventional type scoop an 8î vertical measurement will be required.
HOOD SCOOP
- An optional hood scoop mounted on top of the hood for the purpose of enclosing the carburetor maintain a minimum of 8î of vertical vision from the top of the scoop to the lowest point under roof or roll cage. Ram air will be allowed providing they meet the following specifications. Both style scoops may use fiberglass. The option of keeping the hood fully enclosed will also be allowed.
- Ram air type scoop: Maximum length, 30î measured from rear motor plate to front of hood scoop maximum width 18î. The front vertical opening of the scoop can be a maximum of 6î at the beginning of the scoop only. The overall height of this scoop must maintain a minimum of 10î of vertical vision for the driver. This measurement will be taken from a horizonal line from

















Section 10 - Mini
Stock
ANY DRIVER WINNING MORE THAN 5 RACES IN A
SEASON MAY BE ASKED TO MOVE UP A CLASS. General Safety, Procedural Rules apply
unless otherwise specified.
ANYTHING NOT COVERED IN THESE RULES WILL
BE UP TO THE DISCRETION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS. TRACK OFFICIALS DECISIONS ARE
FINAL.
The mini stock class is designed with the beginner racer in
mind. The idea behind this division is
to keep the car as “stock” as possible in order to hold down expenses.
Track 1-way in car radios mandatory.
In multiple feature races, full points
will be given to the driver for the first feature that his car competes in. Any
additional features that the same car competes in without being qualified
through a heat with a different number, the driver will receive only ½ points
rounded down if it is an odd number of points. If driver-car changes are not
reported to the pit steward in writing prior to the feature, the driver
competing in the car and the car will be disqualified and receive no points or
money for that event.
Class Tear Down: is $200.00 for three (3) specified items only. $150.00 for the protested car if found legal or $150.00 returned to
protester if protested car is illegal. $50.00 going to
Raceway Tech Division.
ENGINE:
-Engine must remain stock as manufactured - 2300CC Ford or
-No headers or any racing parts whatsoever.
-Flat top or dish pistons only.
-165 pound compression limit, to be
measured with track gauge. No rotary or fuel injectedmotors.
-.040” cleanup on cylinder bores allowed.
-1” pipe plug installed in oil pan that
makes viewing of rods and cranks possible with engineinstalled
in car. Must pull 1” plug or pan for inspection.
-Stock Stroke crank shafts only. No light
weight, cut down or narrowed crank shafts allowed.
-No knife edging, no drilling to lighten
before balancing, no polishing of counter weights.
-Pistons may not come above deck of
block. (exception:
-No light weight pistons or rods. OEM replacement only for engine being used. Hypereutecticallowed. No forged pistons. Exception: 4 cylinder
Ford may use late model 2300cc Ranger piston & rods.
-No high performance ignition boxes
allowed.
Cylinder Head:
-Adjustable or multi-key slot timing
gears allowed.
-Sand blasting, bead blasting,
acid-dipping, porting, polishing and welding are prohibited.Special
Note: Heads will be pulled occasionally to check for illegal work being done in
areas that can’t be seen externally. (valve pockets,
ports, etc.)
-Milling at block mating surface: the legal
head thickness on the Ford 4 cylinder is 3.750”measured from side surface of
valve cover rail to block mating surface. The
-Only composite OEM head gaskets allowed, no thin metal or copper this type head gasketsallowed.
-Hydraulic or solid lifter cams only as
OEM manufactured maximum lift .454” measured atcam. After market cams allowed. No roller cams. Only stock OEM cam followers or rocker arms on push rod motors.
Carburetors:
-One carburetor only OEM for engine used,
no modifications.
-Stock Carburetor plate or spacer for
engine used, no tapering or modifications of any kind to said item.
-No air induction plastic carburetor
inserts or other devices to direct air into intake.
-No air diffusers are allowed.
-May run after market air cleaners.
-Intake must be OEM as cast, no
modifications, carburetor type manifolds only. No fuelinjection
manifolds allowed.
TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE LINE:
-Fly wheel stock steel, no aluminum, etc.
minimum weight 18lbs. No machining, except forclean
up on clutch mating surface. Note: Fly wheels will be weighed.
-Clutch must be OEM type only, no light
weight parts. This means clutch disc & pressure plate.Note:
These parts will be checked & weighed at the discretion of the tech staff.
-Transmission must have all gears working
at all times.
-Drive shaft steel
only, no ultra light steel drive shafts.
-Rear differential must be locked, no
spools or aluminum parts.
EXHAUST: Proper
installation and maintenance is the responsibility of the car owner. Mandatory stock muffler. One (1) Walker Dyno Max Super turbo muffler. (
-Exhaust manifolds must be stock cast iron only with no modifications.
WHEELS, TIRES AND BRAKES:
-Stock reinforced
steel wheels only on right side allowed, stock wheel on left side or approvedsteel wheels. No light weight or racing wheels.
-No rewelded or altered wheels
allowed.
-6 or 7” wheel width
maximum. 3” offset minimum, measured from the back edge of the rim tothe axle mating surface. Must maintain
same offset and wheel width on all four wheels.
-No wheel spacer allowed.
-Stock tires or recaps on DOT passenger cars casing only. DOT
tread pattern.
-Maximum width of 7”. 70 series tire maximum width.
-A minimum durometer reading of 50 hot.
-No racing
retreads, example, Marsh, Diamond Back,
-No aggressive design.NOTE: All tread designs must meet with approval of
tech staff prior to racing.
BRAKES: Four (4) wheel brakes required. Must be capable of locking and sliding
all four (4)
wheels. Brakes may be checked at any time.
WEIGHT: 2500lbs minimum weight with driver after race. Any weight
inside drivers compartment must have a 2”x2”x¼” minimum plate on the backside
of weight.
SUSPENSION:
-Must have stock suspension.
1.-No racing shocks or springs.
2.-No cut or heated springs.
1.-All front control arms and rear trailing
arm pivot points must be in stock position.
2.-All cross members must be stock
position, no slotting of holes or repositioning of crossmembers
to alter the wheel base or change angle of control arms and trailing arms.
BUMPERS:
-Must run a stock type
facia/or bumper front and rear. No aluminum or pipe
bumpers.
-No exterior bracing.
-Side rails must have
maximum of 1¾”OD. All exterior tubing must be round. All tubing mustbe reduced back into and attached to the frame or cage.
18” center from ground.
receives the checkered flag in the same lap.
Finishing position will be paid off according to most laps traveled in the
least time, regardless of whether the car is still running or not. The driver
receiving the checkered flag first in any feature race must bring his car to
the starting line & participate in victory lane until released by the
official in charge.
Carburetors:
-One carburetor only
OEM for engine used, no modifications.
-Stock Carburetor
plate or spacer for engine used, no tapering or modifications of any kind tosaid item.
1.-No air induction plastic carburetor
inserts or other devices to direct air into intake.
2.-No air diffusers are allowed.
-May run after market
air cleaners.
-Intake must be OEM as cast, no modifications, carburetor type
manifolds only. No fuelinjection manifolds allowed.
TRANSMISSION AND
DRIVE LINE:
-Fly wheel stock
steel, no aluminum, etc. minimum weight 18lbs. No machining, except forclean up on clutch mating surface. Note: Fly wheels will
be weighed.
-Clutch must be OEM type
only, no light weight parts. This means clutch disc & pressure plate.Note: These parts will be checked & weighed at
the discretion of the tech staff.
-Transmission must
have all gears working at all times.
-Drive shaft steel only, no ultra light steel drive shafts.
-Rear differential must be locked, no spools or aluminum parts.
CHASSIS AND BODY
-Stock original unibody with
full floor, firewalls, trunks and inner fenders.
-No hood scoops. No holes in hood.
-Stock type rear spoiler allowed, must be for the car it is installed on.
-Must be complete body as produced by
factory.
-May fabricate frame front and rear using
2x3” tubing from strut tower in front forward andcenterline
of rear axle to the rear.
-Any 4 cylinder sedan, subcompact or
compact two door cars.
-No convertibles, station wagons, two
seat sport cars, four wheel drive, independent suspensionor
front wheel drive cars allowed.
-Must be front engine cars only.
-All glass must be removed and a screen
placed in the windshield area.
-Must have front loop.
-Must have a complete 6 point roll cage,
installed in a safe professional manner. 1¼” .090 wallsteel
tubing minimum with three door bars on drivers side
and two bars on passenger side.
-All roll cage
in drivers area must be padded.
-Front loop to protect drivers
legs and feet. No sharp pointed objects in drivers
area.
-Must use aluminum high back racing seat with padded head rest that is securely fastened.
-Must have 5 point racing seat belt
harness 5 years old or newer securely fastened with bolts.
-Neck brace is mandatory.-Racing fuel
cell is mandatory. Fuel cell must be mounted in a safe and professional manner.
-Must have a protection loop behind fuel
cell
-Fuel cell must be protected front,
bottom, and both sides with minimum 18 gauge steelminimum
12” from ground.
-Must have firewall between drivers
compartment and the trunk area.
-Fuel shutoff must be in reach of right
hand side of driver and the master switch on left hand sideof
steering column face of dash.
SUSPENSION:
-Must have stock suspension.-No racing
shocks or springs.-No cut or heated springs.-All front control arms and rear
trailing arm pivot points must be in stock position.-All cross members must be
stock position, no slotting of holes or repositioning of crossmembers
to alter the wheel base or change angle of control arms and trailing arms.
BUMPERS:
-Must run a stock type facia/or bumper front and rear. No aluminum or pipe
bumpers.-No exterior bracing.-Side rails must have maximum of 1¾”OD. All
exterior tubing must be round. All tubing mustbe
reduced back into and attached to the frame or cage. 18” center from ground.
-Valance bars for fuel tank and radiator
only not more than 1½” maximum size. Front and reartow
hooks mandatory. Face of front and rear loops must be at least ½” behind
leading edge of hood and trunk. -Front and rear tow hooks mandatory.
APPEARANCE:
-All cars must be neatly and brightly painted. Dark cars not
recommended.
-Numbers must be painted on both sides of car and on the roof in
a color offeringdistinct contrast to color of car.
Numbers must be legible - 3” wide and 18” high. All numbers will be legible or
they will not be scored.
-One or two digits only, NO LETTERS. Car
numbers must be pre-registered withhandicapper (Amy
Drake 607-523-8865).
Any rule violation in this class is subject to loss of all
points and monies for the night.
PENALTIES FOR RULE INFRACTIONS:
Disqualification and loss of points and money for night:
-Wheels and
tires, size, offset and compound.
-Drive shaft.
-Differential
(if it can be viewed with scope).
-Transmission.
-Ignition
System.
-Pulleys and
Timing Gears.
-Carburetor,
spacer and intake manifold (visual).
-External head
measurements.
-Crank and
rods (if it can be viewed with scope).
-Failure to
make weight.
-
-Brakes.
Disqualification
and loss of 50 points and monies for night:
-Anything
that requires a tear down of motor for tech purposes, including removal of head
for height measurements.
-The
pulling of the clutch setup or fly wheel to check weight or material made from.
Section 11.5 - 2007Four-Cylinder Enduro Specifications
General Safety, Procedural rules apply unless otherwise specified.
ANYTHING NOT COVERED IN THESE RULES WILL BE UP
TO THE DISCRETION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS.
TRACK OFFICIALS DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
1. All cars must be 4-cylinder non-turbo charged front wheel drive American or foreign stock passenger cars. No pick-up trucks, jeeps, or convertibles permitted. Cars must have full solid steel roof. No spoilers, wings, wind deflectors, etc. permitted. Bodies must remain stock. Cars must be factory with 12î, 13î, or 14î wheels only. Wheels may only be maximum 6î wide, steel only.
2. INTERIOR of cars must be gutted of all combustible materials. All carpeting, doors, and quarter trim panels, headliners, and all seats must be removed. The dash may remain. Drivers seat must be a racing seat with at least a 4-point racing harness and must be securely fastened to frame and in good condition. A rollover hoop bar with forward down posts to the floor is mandatory with two, 1
Ωî door bars on the drivers side door and 1 on right side door. Must have center bar in halo. No tined on cockpits. A window net is also mandatory.