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Southern Sportsman Series Rules
| 2008 SOUTHERN SPORTSMAN RULES | TEAM FASCAR TOUR OFFICIALS
Don Nerone, General Series Manager
Sandy Nerone, Assistant Manager
Jane Smith, Media and Internet
Rick Anges, Announcer
Rick Hall…Sunbelt Super Series, Extreme Modified, Director
Mel Hall…Scorer
Marlene Elkins…Scorer
Kevin Orzel...Spotter
Scott Jackman…Goodyear Challenge Series, Southern Sportsman
Series, Mini Stock Challenge Series, Director
Becky Jackman…Scorer
Mickey McGee…Track Official
Kenny Mason…SS-MS Tech
…GY Tech
Butch Pierce…Advance Auto Parts Pro Truck Series, Director
Butch Pierce…Tech
Marlene Elkins…Scorer
Barbara Pierce…Track and Pace Truck Driver for All
FLAGMEN
Chris Hopkins
Dick Westfall
Lavern Patrick
Rick Hall
Scott Jackman
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Don Nerone…386/547-5152
Sandy Nerone…386/547-5153
Rick Hall…863/698-1135
Scott Jackman…863/698-8429
Butch Pierce…407/702-4179
WEBSITE: www.fascartours.com
E-MAIL Don Nerone donsix2@msn.com
Scott Jackman racinggoodyear@aol.com
Rick Hall Fascartours@aol.com
Butch Pierce Racing57@yahoo.com
2008 GENERAL RULES
FORWARD
The Official Rules and Race Procedures contained herein are designed primarily for the benefit of Drivers and Car Owners. They were compiled, after careful consideration, by a group of persons who have many years of experience as Drivers, Car Owners and Promoters of race events.
It is the intent of the FASCAR Officials to enforce these rules impartially and consistently so that each individual has an equal opportunity to compete with all other cars in his/her class. No set of rules was ever written which could not be criticized in some way, or misinterpreted.
It is requested that any individual who feels that a given rule should be clarified, bring it to the attention of one of the FASCAR Officials for interpretation. In this way, each driver can understand the intent of all of the rules before a problem arises. In any case, interpretation of rules by FASCAR Officials will be considered final.
We wish for every participant in the sport of racing to find it enjoyable and rewarding and we will endeavor, with your cooperation, to make it so.
Sincerely,
TEAM FASCAR TOUR OFFICIALS
2008 GENERAL RULES
1. OFFICIALS:
General Series Manager, Assistant Manager, Flagman, Race Director, Technical and Safety Inspectors, Tour Personnel and Scorers.
2. COMPETITORS:
COMPETITORS ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND NOT AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. Competitors will use their own methods in performing their duties in accordance with the Speedway rules, as they may be amended from time to time. It will be the competitor’s obligation to furnish any tools, supplies, or materials, which he/she deems necessary to perform his/her duties. Competitors will be responsible for competing, and all actions of competitor’s employees, crew and agents. Competitor assumes and takes full responsibility for reporting and paying to the appropriate authorities all charges, premiums and taxes, if any, due or payable to any funds the member may receive as a result of his duties and/or activities as a competitor, including but not limited to social security taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, compensation insurance, income taxes and withholding taxes.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST PICK UP THEIR PAY AT THE END OF EACH RACE NIGHT. PAY WILL NOT BE MAILED!! THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO STAY AND GET YOUR PAY!
3. PROTESTS:
YOU MUST TAKE THE CHECKERED FLAG TO HAVE THE OPTION TO PROTEST. Protests must be made in writing specifying the rule(s) considered to have been violated. TIME LIMIT: All protests must be filed within FIVE (5) minutes after a race ends.
PROTESTS must be registered with the Head Tech Inspector, Assistant
Tech Inspector or Pit Steward.
FEES:
P & G/Carburetor inspection $50.00
NO track fee
Motor tear down – upper $200.00
Motor tear down – lower $200.00
Total motor tear down $400.00
NO track fee
If the car is found to conform to the rules and the protest is disallowed, the protest fee will go to the protested car. If the car is found to be in violation of
the rules and the protest is allowed, the protest fee will be returned to the protestor. The Tech Inspector may require a car at random to conform to any/all track/division rules. ONLY the protested car’s Owner/Driver or designated person (TWO) (2) people max), the party protesting the legality and Track Officials will be allowed to be present at a protest ruling. Party means: The person who protests must be a car owner or driver participating in the race. More than one driver may protest any one car if they put up the protest fee for a specific rule violation. ALL “VISUAL”PROTESTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING THIRTY (30) MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR RACE. Excessive protesting will NOT be tolerated and will result in disqualification, loss of points and fines. The FASCAR Officials will determine this. THEIR DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
4. PROTEST REFUSAL, DISQUALIFICATIONS AND/OR RULE INFRACTIONS:
Any Car Owner/Driver, refusing an engine protest of any kind, will lose all money, points and trophies earned for that race date.
A. The next time the car competes it will be “torn down” and inspected after the race regardless of the finishing position.
B. If the Driver refuses the second time, the Driver will lose all points earned to date for the entire season.
C. Any competitors who fail to tear down a car for inspection when requested to do so by the FASCAR Official in charge of the event will be subject to a minimum fine of $500.00 and/or indefinite suspension and/or disqualification of a Driver and car for the rest of season.
D. The Driver cannot borrow another car to compete.
5. CONDUCT VIOLATIONS:
Every Car Owner/Driver at an event is expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Every Car Owner/Driver is directly responsible for their crewmembers. Any infractions of this rule will be charged to Car Owner/Driver. Failure to obey FASCAR Officials or Security could result in fines, suspension, and possible disqualifications with the loss of all points, money and trophies for that race date or all points accumulated for the entire point’s season. If you do not return a trophy you will be charged for that trophy and suspended for the next race.
SUSPENSIONS OR PENALTIES INCLUDE BOTHE DRIVER AND THE CAR. IF YOU ARE SUSPENDED FROM ONE (1) RACE TRACK OR FASCAR TOUR FOR ANY INFRACTION, THE SAME SUSPENSION OR PENALTY WILL APPLY TO THE OTHER TWO (2) TRACKS AND TOURS.
A. Any rule infraction in any division will result in 25% of his/her points being removed for the first infraction. Percentage goes up after the first infraction and may result in suspension.
B. Anyone, be it Car Owner, Driver, Crew Member and/or family member entering a pit area other than their own, will be considered at fault if they are involved in a disturbance and could result in a minimum TWO (2) week suspension, possible disqualification with loss of all points, money and trophies for that race date or all points accumulated for the entire points season and/or a fine of a minimum a $250.00. This applies to the Driver and car as well as the individual involved.
8. Anyone, be it Car Owner. Driver, Crew Member and/or family member who is determined to be guilty of un-sportsmanlike conduct on or off the track by a FASCAR Official, could result in a minimum of TWO (2) week suspension, possible disqualification with loss of all points, money and trophy for that race date, or all points accumulated for the entire point season and/or a fine of $500.00 the 1st time, $1,000 the 2nd time and 3rd time $5,000 minimum and full suspension for remainder of season. This applies to the Driver and car as well as the individual involved.
8. Anyone, be it Car Owner, Driver, Crew Member and/or family member who performs an act or participates in actions deemed by FASCAR Officials as detrimental to the sport, including but not necessarily limited to verbal abuse of any FASCAR Official could result in a minimum TWO (2) week suspension, possible disqualification with the loss of all points, money and trophies for that race date, or all points accumulated for the entire point season and/or a fine of $250.00 minimum. This applies to the Driver and car as well as the individual involved.
8. Any Competitor(s) who assaults or threatens bodily harm to any FASCAR Official or persons serving under his direction could result in a minimum TWO (2) week suspension, possible disqualification with the loss of all points, money, trophy for that race date or all points accumulated during the entire point season and/or a MINIMUM FINE OF $500.00.
8. Any Competitor(s), Owner(s) or Crew Member(s) who participate in fights in the Pits, on the track, or on the track premises could result in a minimum TWO (2) week suspension, possible disqualification with the loss of all points, money and trophy for that race date, or all points accumulated for the entire point season and/or a MIMIMUM FINE OF $500.00.
8. If you elect to go the rear of the field for the feature, you must tell the Registration or Scoring. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points and/or money.
8. NO PASSENGERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN OR ON THE RACE CARS FOR ANY REASON.
8. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
WHEN YOU PAY/ENTER THE FIRST PIT GATE, YOU ARE IN THE PITS AT ALL 3 TRACKS. It is forbidden to consume any alcoholic beverages in the pits during any race event. You MAY NOT go to the grandstands and consume alcohol and return to the Pits. GLASS BOTTLES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PITS AT ANY TIME.
Violation will mean immediate expulsion from the Pits as well as disciplinary action not limited to a TWO (2) week suspension and /or a minimum $250.00 fine. This applies to the Driver and car to which the individual is affiliated with as well as the individual involved.
8. “INJURY”
Anyone injured during the course of the racing program MUST notify the track EMS/EMT’s and provide all required information prior to leaving the premises on that date in order to be eligible for any insurance benefits. Notifications made after that date will not be accepted and the insurance eligibility will be forfeited. If you are injured and you put in a claim for insurance, you will be required to provide a DOCTOR’S RELEASE before you will race again at any FASCAR series. ANYONE INJURED WHILE FIGHTING IS NOT COVERED BY TRACK INSURANCE.
8. PIT SPEED:
Excessive speed and/or careless driving in the Pits will not be tolerated and will result in suspension, disqualification, and possible Car Owner/Driver fines or both.
9. RACE EVENT PARTICIPATION:
All Competitors, Car Owners, Crew Members, and/or Mechanics AGREE THE TRACK IS IN SAFE, RACEABLE, AND USABLE CONDITION IF THEY TAKE PART IN DRIVING ACTIVITIES. No Car Owner/Driver, Crew Member and/or Mechanics shall have any claim for damages, expenses or otherwise against promoter operating corporation, or officers, directors, officials, agents, or employees by reason of disqualification, or damage to either the car, Driver, or both. All Car Owners/Drivers, Crew Members and/or Mechanics assume full responsibility for any and all injuries sustained, including death and property damage, anytime they are on the racing premises, enrooted there to or there from.
10. ENTRY/FORMS & FEES:
A. FORMS: Any and all entry forms, license forms, etc., submitted by a competitor MUST BE LEGIBLE and contain all information requested, including signature of the Car Owner/Driver.
B. FEES: Race event entry fees are for the car and do not include the Pit Pass cost for Car Owner/Driver or Crew Members.
50 lap races $50.00 Member
$75.00 Non-Member
100 lap races $75.00 Member
$100.00 Non-Member
125 lap races $100.00 Member
$125.00 Non-Member
200 lap races $125.00 Member
$150.00 Non-Member
11. FALSE INFORMATION:
Anyone giving false information to any FASCAR Official at any time will NOT be tolerated and may result in being fined, suspended, possible disqualification with loss of all points, money and trophies for that race date or all of the above.
12. QUALIFYING PROCEDURES:
The Driver that qualifies (time trials) the car must start the race in the SAME car. If there is a Driver/Car change from qualifying, the car will start in the rear (Car and Driver qualify as “one unit” race ready), if there is a position available. The tires you qualify on MUST be the tires you start the race on. TIRES MUST PUNCH A MINIMUM OF 48 ON THE DUROMETER AT ALL TIMES. NO TOLERANCE.
13. FALSE STARTS:
A false start occurs when a Driver breaks the plane of the bumper of the car in front of him/her or moves forward from his/her position before the starting signal is given. Penalty will be Starter/Flagman’s decision.
14. STARTS:
All cars must start under their own power at the beginning of each race. The FASCAR Flagman starts the race on the initial start. The lead car, inside pole position, starts the race on the restarts. All divisions will comply with a single file restart unless a change is made prior to a big event. Drivers will be notified at the Driver’s meeting of any change in the start/restarts. The leader and all odd numbered cars line up on the inside. The second place car and all even numbered positions line up on the outside. The finish of the last completed lap by the COMPETITIVE FIELD lines up restarts. IF YOU DO NOT TAKE THE INITIAL GREEN, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER THE RACING SURFACE.
15. MINIMUM DURATION:
If a Feature is stopped at less than 50% of its scheduled distance and is not restarted, it will be considered incomplete and organizers will NOT be obligated to distribute funds. If 50% or more has been run, the event will be considered complete. RACES MAY BE LAP OR TIME LIMITED DURING THE RACE SEASON.
16. FINISH LINE INTERPRETATION:
The finish line shall be considered to extend from the grandstand retaining wall to the inside of pit wall, and any car rolling down pit road under its own power may legally receive the green, white or checkered flag. YOU MUST TAKE THE CHECKERED FLAG TO WIN THE RACE.
17. SCORING COMPLAINTS:
If the Car Owner/Driver has a complaint about scoring they MUST notify a FASCAR Official and wait until the race is completed to consult with the PROPER OFFICIALS. The Scorer and/or Flagman are available AFTER the race program is complete. NO ONE, for any reason, will disrupt or halt the program to voice a complaint. ABSOLUTELY NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN THE SCORING TOWER TO DISCUSS ANY CALLS MADE DURING OR AFTER THE RACE. NO ONE, EXCEPT FASCAR OFFICIALS, is allowed on the “hill” (the entrance to the racing surface) at Orlando Speed World.
18. CARS SENT TO THE REAR OF LINE UP DURING A RACE:
A. If the leader is involved in an altercation on the track with another competitor and, it is deemed rough driving, the leader may get his position back at the discretion of the Race Director.
B. If your car causes the yellow or red light or flags to be displayed, it will be sent to the rear. (Behind the last car on the lead lap, if you were on the lead lap.)
C. Any other action taken will be at the FASCAR Official’s discretion.
19. CAUTION LAPS:
On all caution laps, cars will line up single file for the restart. Under caution, the Drivers are to be very cautious and aware of the cars involved in the wreck, the wreckers, the safety buggy, and the crew working on the track. NO ONE is allowed on the racing surface during a caution or while the race is under red EXCEPT FASCAR OFFICIALS or unless approved by a FASCAR Official. Failure to comply will result in disqualification, suspension and or fines for the driver/car involved.
20. BLACK FLAG:
The BLACK FLAG is a CONSULTATION flag. If a car smokes excessively, it will be Black Flagged for consultation. If you bring out the caution unassisted, 3 TIMES, you will be Black Flagged and sent to the Pits for the remainder of your race. Both rules will be enforced at the discretion of the Starter/FASCAR Officials.
21. DISQUALIFICATION:
This is a ruling made by FASCAR Officials, and will result in the loss of all points, monies or trophies for the race date. You will be responsible for replacing any trophy damaged or not returned if you are disqualified. Any other action taken will be at the FASCAR Officials discretion.
22. INSPECTION:
Each entered car must be inspected and approved by the Technical Inspector before it will be allowed to participate in competition or practice. Cars damaged or altered after they have been inspected are subject to re-inspection and approved by the Tech Inspector. The Car Owner/Driver is responsible for the legality of their car.
23. CAR NUMBERS:
The Series Officials ONLY issues car numbers, at the time of licensing. Numbers are issued to Car Owner/Driver purchasing a current FASCAR license. A returning Car Owner/Driver has 30 days to claim his number. CAR NUMBERS CANNOT BE RESERVED WITHOUT THE PURCHASE OF A FASCAR LICENSE. All divisions will have numbers 18” tall, 3” thick on the roof facing the grandstand side and both doors. 6” tall numbers will appear on the upper right hand corner of the windshield; right front bumper cover; left rear bumper cover.
24. 4 WHEELERS, SCOOTERS, BICYCLES, ETC.:
Must have the car number of the racecar you are with, displayed where it can be seen. If not displayed, the race car/driver will be penalized. 4 wheelers, push carts, etc. are NOT allowed on Pit Road or the Race Track for any reason.
25. CAR WEIGHT:
In all divisions, weight must be displayed on right and left side of the hood. 1 lb. per green flag lap may be deducted from the total weight at the end of the race for all divisions.
26. MOTOR CUBIC INCHES:
In all divisions, motor cubic inches (c c’s) must be displayed on the right and left side of the hood.
27. CRASHES:
***If your car is crashed and you do not leave the track in an ambulance, you MUST remain with your car until it is in your pits. If you do not remain with your car, you will be penalized***
28. DECALS, ETC.:
No obscene decals/paintings/expressions, etc. on racecars, trailers, etc.
29. ALL SERIES DIVISIONS MUST GO THROUGH TECH, REGISTER AND PAY BEFORE YOU CAN PRACTICE. REGISTRACTION WINDOW WILL CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE TIME.
30. RADIO SPOTTERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERIES RACES.
1. EXHAUST: All divisions’ exhaust must exit outside car.
2. DRIVE SHAFT LOOP: Drive shaft loop is required and must be constructed of at least 1/8” thick by 1” wide steel minimum and should be mounted no more than 6 inches back from front of drive shaft. DRIVE SHAFT MUST BE PAINTED WHITE!!
3. NO WHEEL WEIGHTS ALLOWED IN ANY DIVISION.
4. GROUND CLEARANCE: All divisions will have at least 4 inch frame/body panels to ground clearance.
5. ALL WEIGHT added to cars MUST be bolted in with minimum
1/2 inch bolts with locking nuts, minimum two (2) bolts/nuts per 50 lbs., minimum 5 lb. blocks and MUST be painted white with car number and division painted or engraved on each block. NO WEIGHT ALLOWED IN DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT.
6. NO sheet metal screws. RIVETS ONLY.
7. RADIATORS must have a catch can mounted in front of engine firewall.
***Optional overflow on windshield***
NO ANTIFREEZE**WATER ONLY IN ALL DIVISIONS.
8. LUGS: 1/2-inch minimum.
9. TIRES: Track approved tires only. TIRES MUST “PUNCH” A MINIMUM OF 48 ON THE DUROMETER AT ALL TIMES. NO TOLERANCE.
10. DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER ANY CASTING NUMBERS.
11. WINDSHIELD: Minimum 1/8-inch lexan (not Plexiglas) for front windshield. Minimum 1/16-inch lexan for rear window for those divisions allowed a rear window
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***CHANNEL 1 FASCAR RADIO FREQUENCY IS 468.8625***
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED ANYTIME THE RACE CAR IS ON THE RACING SURFACE.
1. 2000 SNELL approved helmet and have visible sticker for inspection. Complete fire suit, gloves and shoes. Helmet can be no older the 5 years. If it is not dated or if it is older, it will be at the discretion of the Officials.
Fire suit must not be torn nor have any holes.
2. Tech approved window net with outside access release. NO MESH NETS.
3. Aluminum driver’s seat is required. Safety harness approved and no older than 3 years,. if older, it will be Officials decision.
4. Fire extinguisher MANDATORY. On Board Fire System is mandatory in Super Late Models and is highly recommended for all other Touring divisions.
5. A battery disconnect switch is MANDATORY and MUST be easily accessible to the Safety Crew and Driver. “ON” and “OFF” MUST be labeled clearly to be seen by the Safety Crew from OUTSIDE the car. Battery and all electrical connections must be a minimum of 18 inches from the fuel cell.
6. NO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS.
7. RACING FUEL CELL: Fuel cell with scatter shield is MANDATORY. 22 gallon MAXIMUM with foam. Must have check valve. 9 inch MINIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE and rear protection bar – minimum 1 3/4 inch .095 bar. 2 straps minimum 1 inch wide surrounding the ENTIRE fuel cell. FUEL CELLS MUST BE BOLTED – NO RIVETS**NO SHEET METAL SCREWS**. Location of fuel cells MUST be approved by Tech Inspector. If fuel lines pass through driver’s compartment, they must be housed in rigid tubing. PUMP FUEL ONLY. NO ALCOHOL, NO ADDITIVES. Fuel must come from fuel cell directly to the carburetor without passing through any cooling/altering devices.
8. ROLL CAGE: Must be Tech approved.
9. Firewall/floorboard: must be 20 gauge steel. No holes allowed in firewall or floorboard.
10. BRAKES: ALL FOUR (4) WHEELS must have brakes in good working condition.
11. No louvers in any division.
12. No fins, tunnels or panning in any division.
13. NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED AS HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY REASON OFHAVING PASSED THROUGH INSPECTION UNOBSERVED. ANY EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATIONS OR TOLERANCES CONTAINED IN THE RULEBOOK IS NOT ELIGIBLE.
If you have a variance from the regular rule in a division, must have it specified in writing, signed and dated by the Tech Official in the Notes section in the back of your rule book.
The Series Management reserves the right to add or delete rules at their option. Their decision is final in all cases.
ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO READ ALL GENERAL AND SAFETY RULES!!
POINTS:
This year we have decided to give some additional points. There will be 25 points given to those racers who are registered and the race is RAINED OUT! There will be 50 additional points given to registered drivers for TOWING to Lake City. NOW YOU MUST REMEMBER THAT THIS IS FOR A LICENSED MEMBER ONLY!
TECHNICAL RULES
2008 SOUTHERN SPORTSMAN
1. The word stock as referred to in the following rules means: As comes from the factory in non hi-performance mass-produced automobiles.
2. Drivers must take car, helmet, and firesuit to tech before going onto racetrack.
3. Top 5 after race will go immediately to tech.
4. All illegal parts found by tech will be confiscated by FASCAR.
5. Top 3 cars must tear down any area requested by tech.
***RADIOS RECOMMENDED
WHEELS:
1. Steel wheels only 15 x 8”.
2. Must install minimum ½” wheel studs with large nuts.
TIRES:
1. Goodyear 26.5” x 8” x 15” (D2562) and 27” x 8” x 15” (D2563).
2. Must be stamped series approved tires.
3. Must meet tech approval.
4. No tire that durometers less than 50 degrees hot.
ROLL CAGE: (Unibody Frames – See page 21-22)
1. Roll cage design must be rounded steel tubing, minimum of 1 ¾” OD pipe with a minimum wall thickness of .095.
2. Full perimeter minimum 8-point cage required, must be mounted to frame rails.
3. All roll bars around driver must be padded.
4. May use 2”x2” or 2”x3” square tubing outside of frame on driver’s side. Must weld down-bars to frame on right side of car.
5. Must have full roll cage with a minimum of 4 gusseted door bars on driver side and minimum of 3 gusseted door bars on passenger side.
6. May run minimum 2 bars back to rear frame rails maximum 1 ¾” diameter tubing.
7. Front down bar must follow contour of window post. No more than 6” behind window post.
8. Front hoop allowed, 1 ¾” maximum diameter tubing.
9. Cross bracing is permitted.
RADIATOR:
1. Stock OEM or aluminum.
2. Must be mounted in front of engine vertically.
3. Plastic or metal fans only.
4. Electric fans allowed.
5. No Anti-Freeze.
ENGINE:
*** GM602 Crate Motor allowed.Part# 80541-1 650 carburetor. 1” spacer plate allowed
BLOCK:
1. Chevy 350, Chrysler 360, Ford 351 allowed.
2. You may bore block to .060 to .010 for clearance.
3. Total Cubic Inch not to exceed 365c.i.
4. You may clean up casting flaws in lifter galley and oil drains. No other grinding anywhere on block.
5. Screen kits are permitted.
6. Block must be 2 bolt or 4 bolt main caps, no splayed caps.
7. Block deck may be resurfaced for squareness not to exceed 0-deck height.
8. Piston may not extend out of top of block.
9. Fasteners are engine builder’s choice.
10. May paint inside of block.
CARBURETOR:
1. Must use Holley 4412 2 BBL, 500 CFM.
2. Air boxes allowed.
3. Carburetor spacer or 1.625 total including gaskets. 0-tolerance.
4. May remove choke plate.
5. May change power value.
6. Any jet is permitted.
7. Throttle rod shaft screws may not be trimmed.
8. Must pass series gauges.
9. Any illegal carburetor will be confiscated and disposed of at race directors discretion.
10. No electric fuel pumps.
11. Do not run fuel line through driver’s compartment.
12. Minimum of 2-throttle return springs.
13. Must run gasoline only.
VALVES:
1. Stock production or OEM replacements.
2. May use 1 piece stainless if OEM specifications.
3. No lightweight valves.
4. No tulip or back cut valves.
5. No back facing.
6. Maximum Size:
a. GM intake 1.94”
exhaust 1.50”
b. Ford intake 1.94”
exhaust 1.654”
7. Stock valve train only with the following exceptions:
a. Three angle valve job is permitted.
b. Poly locks permitted.
c. Stud pins permitted.
d. Any valve spring may be used as long as spring seat remains stock diameter and is un-machined.
e. May use 7 degree or 10 degree steel valve locks.
INTAKE MANIFOLD:
1. Must be stock or
2. Edelbrock Performer allowed.
Part number: 2101
3701
2121
3. No high rise.
4. No bowties.
5. No grinding, polishing or modifications of ANY kind.
HEAD:
1. No vortec.
2. No bowtie.
3. No porting, grinding, polishing, or gasket matching.
4. You may use 461 (no 461x), 462, 291, 305 on a 350 C.I. Engine or SR world product heads part #043600-1 or 043610-1.RHServices # 12402
5. Machining not to extend into valve bowl area.
6. Last cut no more than 75 degrees.
7. No angle milling.
8. No acid washing or sand blasting of ports.
9. Screw in studs and guide plates permitted.
10. Spring retainers must be steel only, no aluminum or titanium.
PISTONS:
1. Any three ring four valve relief flat top piston.
2. Ford 302 TRW – L2305F, L2482F, Seal Power-2251P
3. Ford 351 TRW – L244LF, 2378F, L2242, Seal Power-2395P
4. Piston Pin Height must remain stock.
CAM:
1. 450 lift hydraulic.
2. Stock type lifters, no roller or mushrooms.
3. Degree bushings permitted.
4. Cam button and locking plate permitted.
5. Roller Rocker & Stud Girdle permitted.
6. Poly locks permitted.
7. Rocker duration engine builder’s option. Valve lift must be .450”.
CRANKSHAFT:
1. Must be stock stroke for engine used.
2. Must be OEM or stock replacement.
3. No knife-edge cranks.
4. Balancing is permitted.
5. No lightweight cranks.
6. Must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs.
RODS:
1. Must be stock I-beam type.
2. Stock length and weight for block used.
3. Balancing is permitted.
4. May use aftermarket rod bolts.
5. No polishing.
6. Piston pins may be press in or floating.
7. Must be OEM or OEM replacement.
ENGINE – MISCELLANEOUS:
1. May use cast iron exhaust manifold or unaltered under chassis headers. No crossovers. No 180-degree headers. 3” maximum outlet diameter must extend past driver.
2. Stock HEI or single point ignition. Stock type coil. Stock control module. No MSD or similar spark intensifier boxes. One 12-volt battery per car only.
3. May use aluminum crank and water pump pulleys.
4. No electric water pumps.
5. Aluminum timing cover is permitted.
6. Circle track oil pan is permitted.
7. Oil filters must be mounted in stock location.
8. High volume oil pump is permitted.
9. Aftermarket oil pump pickup is permitted.
10. No windage trays.
11. Solid motor mounts are permitted.
12. No high performance or turbo parts.
13. Solid throttle parts only. No cables.
14. Must have a fuel shut off valve mounted and clearly labeled and in easy access for safety crew.
15. Stock OEM Harmonic Balancers only.
16. Stock OEM or mini starter only.
17. Aluminum water pump permitted.
18. Must have a removable plug in oil pan for inspection.
19. May use Roller Rockers & Stud Girdle.
WEIGHT:
1. All cars must weigh a minimum of 3100 lbs after race.100 lb. weight break for crate motor.
2. Left side weight maximum will be 56% of the total weight as measured on the two left side wheels.
3. Weight may be added to non-members car running a series race at officials discretion for cars not complying with series rules.
ADDED WEIGHT:
1. Weight must meet all requirements, both total and left side bias, at the completion of any race or at any time. All weights will be made with the driver sitting in the driver’s seat, with steering wheel in place, hands on steering wheel, and helmet in driver’s lap.
2. Any weight of any type added for any purpose, including but not limited to bringing up a car to the minimum weight restriction or adding ballast must be installed in a safe and secure manner. This installation is subject to inspection and approval of the officials at any time. Any car is subject to disqualification, if in the opinion of the officials, this installation does not measure up to the proper standards and may create a hazard.
3. Weight must be secured with two ½” bolts with washers per 50 lbs.
4. Weight must be painted white and contain the car number.
5. All “added” weight must be mounted to the frame. Do not mount to bumpers, firewall, floorpan or within the driver’s compartment.
6. Any loss of weight from any car, for any reason will result in disqualification from that event.
CAR TYPE:
1. Any American-made car with a minimum of 108” factory wheelbase, which shall be stock for that car. (i.e. Camaro, Nova, Monte Carlo, Cutlass, etc.)
2. Unibody cars, see FRAME rules
FRAME:
1. May be fabricated from spring mounts back, keeping spring mounts in stock location in the rear for full frame cars only. (Using 2x2” or 2x3” Tubing)
2. Holes may not be cut to lighten frame.
3. May be “X”.
4. May not be narrowed.
5. Ground clearance minimum is 4” and body clearance minimum is 4” measured behind front tire and in front of rear tire.
6. Front cross member must remain original and in stock location. May be notched and boxed in for fuel pump only.
7. May box in stock side rails. Stock side rails are not to be replaced with square tubing.
8. Any part located on outside of frame rails may be cut. No excessive cutting.
9. May build motor mount pads for solid mounts. #1 spark plug must be even or ahead of left upper ball joint. 12” minimum from centerline of crankshaft to the ground.
10. Engine must be centered between frame rails, 1” tolerance.
UNIBODY-only:
11. All frame rails must remain stock for that year of car. May not be moved.
12. Must have frame rails connected from front clip to rear clip.
13. May reinforce rear frame rails with round or square tubing, maximum 2”.
14. Roll cage must be mounted to frame rails. If frame rail on driver’s side does not extend out to rocker panel then stock rocker panel must remain in place on left side only.
15. Left side frame offset maximum 14”.
16. Adjustable shackles permitted on leafspring cars, stock location, No sliders. Jack bolts permitted.
17. Non- adjustable lowering blocks permitted.
BUMPERS:
1. Stock bumper is not allowed.
2. Must be rounded on ends and braced back to frame. No sharp edges on any piece of the bodywork or the bumpers. All corners, edges and protrusions must be rounded. May be braced back to the frame or cage with 1” pipe only. No solid bars. Bracing may not extend more than 6” past the point where it connects to the frame.
3. Rub rails (one per side) may be used. 1” square tubing maximum.
4. Bumper heights will be measured from ground to center of main bumper bar.
a. Minimum 17”
b. Maximum 19”
BODY:
1. Body may be steel, aluminum or fiberglass. Body width must not exceed 1” outside of tire width.
2. Roof may be:
a. Stock steel
b. Aftermarket steel or fiberglass
c. No carbon fiber
3. Roof height measuring from ground to center of roof must be a minimum of 47”.Any excessive narrowing of the “B” and/or “C” posts may result in weight penalty.
4. Driver side window opening measuring from top of door to bottom edge of roof must be a minimum of 14”.
5. Ground clearance must be a minimum of 4”, body and frame.
6. Full windshield mandatory. You may use minimum 1/8” lexan for a windshield. No Plexiglass or glass.
7. Rear window optional.
8. Offset bodies are permitted considering that roll cage meets requirements.
9. Roll cage must fit completely within body.
10. No roof rails.
11. No rear window rails.
12. There must be no sharp edges on any piece of the bodywork or the bumpers. All corners, edges and protrusions must be rounded.
13. Hood scoop permitted measuring a maximum 2 ½”. “ OR”
14. An opening of 18”x3” may be cut out of hood at base of windshield for air intake.
15. Plastic nosepiece is mandatory. May us plastic dirt nose & fenders.
16. Tailpiece is optional. If plastic tailpiece is not used a metal panel must cover rear opening, minimum 12” high by width of body straight down.
17. Hood is mandatory and must maintain OEM stock appearance.
18. Fiberglass hood is permitted.
19. Must have permanent fasteners installed, minimum of either four hood pins OR two hood pins and two hinges.
20. Must fit flat to fenders.
21. No car will be permitted to start a race without a proper hood.
22. Hoods lost during a racing accident are excused and the hood must be beyond repair before car may re-enter a race. In this event, repair or replacement must be completed before next race.
23. Rear deck lid must open for inspection purposes.
24. Bodies should be kept neat and well presented during the year.
SPOILER:
1. May add a spoiler to the rear. Maximum height of 6”. Aluminum or lexan permitted, width not to exceed width of body.
2. Nonadjustable.
3. Must be flat with no lip.
4. Spoiler not to exceed width of body.
INTERIOR:
1. Stock firewall and floor pan remain intact or may be fabricated. Steel only. May cut floor pan at rear kick-up behind driver. Must extend past driver.
2. Driver’s compartment must be completely sealed from fuel cell with a minimum of 20-gauge steel.
3. May box interior with steel or aluminum.
4. All holes in firewall and floor pan must be covered with steel.
5. Rocker panels may be removed on full frame chassis only. Panels may be reinforced on unibody cars
6. May run exhaust over right side frame rail and out door. Must be covered with steel.
7. Firewall must extend from door to door and from window ledge to floorpan. No tunneling. No vent hoses through firewall.
8. Any complete stock firewall, stock floorpan beyond driver’s seat will get 75lb. weight break.
SUSPENSION:
1. Any steel body racing shock is permitted.
2. $125.00 retail price limit on each shock. This is not a claim rule.
(i.e. Carrera Shocks - 31 & 21 Series; Pro Shocks – WB Series; AFCO)
3. No more than 1 shock absorber per wheel.
4. Front shocks may be relocated.
5. Rear shocks must remain in stock location for chassis specs.
6. Lower control arms are to remain stock.
7. Control arm bushing material optional. No offset bushings.
8. Stock rear trailing arms and top links must be used. May be reinforced.
9. Upper control arm mounts must remain in stock location.
10. May use tubular upper A-frames any length, must fit stock mounts.
11. Front sway bar optional. If used, mount to frame optional. No heims.
12. Top of frame may be altered to add jackbolts.
13. Shocks must be mounted to lower A-arm.
14. Center-link of steering linkage may not be spaced upward or downward.
15. No adjustable rod ends permitted on any suspension point.
16. All ball joints are to remain OEM replacement only and must bolt directly to OEM spindles.
17. Stock OEM spindles only. May be interchanged within manufacturer only.
18. Racing springs permitted. Minimum 5” diameter. Must fit in stock location.
19. Leaf spring chassis may not use fiberglass or composite springs. Any steel racing spring allowed.Must have OEM center pin location for chassis used(camaros@25 1/8”)
STEERING:
1. Steering box cannot be moved from original stock location.
2. No rack and pinion steering allowed.
3. After-market power steering pumps are allowed and must be driven off the crankshaft.
4. Steering wheel disconnect is mandatory.
5. Collapsible steering shaft is permitted.
6. Original OEM steering must be used.
7. Pitman arm, drag link, tie rods and tie rod ends must be of original type and used with frame or original replacement.
BRAKES:
1. May run disc brakes.
2. May use proportioning valve. (Rear Brakes only)
3. Brake lines must be stock OEM or steel braided only.
4. All cars must be equipped with four working wheel brakes.
5. Any stock OEM master cylinder.
6. Stock OEM calipers must be used. No aluminum or lightweight calipers allowed. Single piston calipers only.
7. No drilling of rotors.
8. May use aftermarket brake pedals and master cylinders.
REAREND:
1. Stock OEM or Ford 9”.
2. Mounting points must be to chassis manufacturers specifications.
3. Must be locked via welding or solid spool. May use aluminum or steel spool.
4. Floaters permitted.
5. No posi tracks.
6. No lockers.
7. No gold tracks.
8. No tru tracks.
9. No quick-changes.
10. May run disc brakes.
TRANSMISSION:
1. Standard or automatic. Stock OEM and unmodified.
2. All gears must be in working order with reverse.
3. Stock clutch minimum 10”. Solid hub clutch disc not allowed.
4. Automatics must use working torque converter.
5. Automatic flex plate must be stock for engine used.
6. Flywheel – standard Trans – any stock flywheel the same as the make of car. All flywheels must be weighed on series scales. 0 negative tolerance. Must weigh a minimum of 20 lbs.
a. Performance exception - Nodular L88 flywheel may be used, minimum of 14.5 lbs.
7. Pressure plate and clutch disc must be stock diameter. OEM heavy duty replacement is permitted.
8. Standard transmission must use shatterproof bell housing.
9. Automatics must use scatter shield or scatter blanket.
10. Shifters mandatory. No push pull rods. Aftermarket shifters are permitted.
11. 2” hole in bell housing for inspection.
12. 1 drive shaft loop mandatory within 24” of front u-joints.
13. Drive shaft must be painted white. No aluminum drive shafts.
14. May use hydraulic release bearing and push-pull type slave cylinder.
15. No lightweight parts; 10,000 RPM, etc.
FUEL/FUEL CELL:
1. An approved racing fuel cell with a minimum 20-gauge steel can must be used and securely installed with series approved mounting frame. See diagram.
2. No aluminum or boat tanks.
3. Maximum 22-gallon fuel cell.
4. A firewall made of at least 20-gauge sheet metal must be installed between driver and fuel cell.
5. Must have rear cell protection bar of 1.75 with .095 wall tubing extending below the rear of the frame and at least ½” below the bottom of the fuel cell and cover the width of the cell.
6. Must be a minimum of 9” off the ground.
7. Must have foam and roll-over valve in vent.
8. Only one fuel line permitted to transport fuel from cell to pump.
9. Fuel shut-off valve mandatory.
10. Fuel line is not to run inside driver compartment.
11. No additional fuel cells or fuel containers permitted.
12. No electric fuel pumps.
13. Regular pump-type or racing fuel only.
14. No trick additives.
15. No alcohol.
16. No fuel cooling devices allowed.
17. Racing fuel will be available at the racetrack.
***NOTE: S.S.S. and Sponsor decals are required to be on the race car at all times to be eligible for points, monies or trophies.
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