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These are currently the 2006 rules, there will be some minor changes, 2007 rules to be updated and changes made very soon.
Rule Book Disclaimer
The rules and/or regulations set forth are designed to provide
for the orderly conduct of racing events at Owosso Speedway
and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such
events. These rules shall govern the conditions 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 publication of
and/or compliance with these rules 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 management shall be empowered to
permit minor deviation from any of the specifications or
impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not
alter the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or
written warranty of safety shall result from such alterations
or implications. Any interpretation or deviation of these
rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their
decision is final. Owosso Speedway is a member of the Michigan
Speedway Promoters Association (MSPA).
While reading these rules: OWS refers to OWOSSO SPEEDWAY
and/or its officials.
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
1:
Competitor Registration
pg. 1
2: General Regulations
pg. 2
3: Safety Regulations
pg. 3
4: Race
Procedure
pg. 4
5: Points System
pg. 6
6: Special
Considerations
pg. 6
7: Prize
Money
pg. 7
8: Insurance
Plan
pg. 7
9: Official Flag
Interpretations
pg. 8
10:
Penalties
pg. 9
11:
Appeals
pg. 10
12: General
Protests
pg. 10
13:
Inspections
pg. 11
14: Competitor
Conduct
pg. 11
15: Bighause Infield Dirt Figure 8 Endro
pg. 11
16: Pure
Stock's
pg. 11
17:
Mini
Stock's
pg. 14
18:
Street
Stock's
pg. 16
19:
Modified's
pg. 19
20:
Late
Model's
pg. 20
21:
Super Late
Model's
pg. 30
1: COMPETITOR REGISTRATION
1. GENERAL:
a) All drivers must register to participate in any event
sanctioned by OWS with special consideration given to
traveling series that visit OWS.
b) Any driver who is not registered will not be allowed to
compete until the registration form is complete and the proper
registration fee is paid in full. Unless special
considerations are approved by OWS officials. No prize money
or points will be issued to any unregistered car and or
driver.
c) All driver registrations are subject to approval or
rejection by OWS. A registration can only be used by the
member to whom it is issued to and any member who allows any
person to use or attempt to use his/her registration in any
manner, shall be subject to disciplinary action.
2. DRIVER REGISTRATION:
a) All drivers must be of minimum age as directed and approved
by our insurance provider. This policy may change without
notice.
b) If a driver of minor age (up to 17 years of age) is deemed
to be a hazard to him/her self or others by OWS officials, OWS
reserves the right to remove said driver from competition.
c) Any driver may be required at any time to submit to a
physical examination whenever requested by OWS officials.
3. NUMBERS:
a) OWS will assign car (Car/s will refer to both cars and
trucks, depending on said division, throughout this rulebook)
numbers through registration by holding said numbers from the
2005 season with preference given to the 2005 track champions,
up until March 1, 2006. After March 1, 2006, registration for
numbers will be made available on a first come/first serve
basis. OWS will assign a requested car number when possible.
OWS reserves the right to change numbers at any time to avoid
scoring problems.
b) Any driver who requests a number already taken has their
choice of affixing the letter of their first or last initial
or an X next to their numbers. (Example: 24B, B24, 24X, or X24
are all acceptable)
c) Three-digit numbers are permitted. (Example: 113, 116, 222,
etc.) A letter may NOT be affixed to a three-digit number. If
said three-digit number is already registered, you must choose
another number subject to OWS approval. No numbers higher than
999 will be allowed under any circumstances.
d) Numbers may be placed either between the wheels or on the
rear quarter panels. Refer to your division*s rules for
height/width specifications.
4. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES RULES:
a) Race nights may occur under extraordinary conditions,
subject to special rulings.
b) Approval of special rulings must be secured from OWS
officials and shall be known to all competitors prior to, or
during race night.
c) Drivers that compete in more than one division must be
registered in each class they participate in to receive prize
money and points.
d) Any injured or suspended member shall not participate in
any event without approval of OWS officials. OWS has the right
to request a doctor*s release at any time.
2: GENERAL REGULATIONS
a) No intoxicating liquors or controlled substances are to
be consumed before or during race nights by anyone in the pit
area. Subject to disciplinary action.
b) OWS officials reserve the right to allow or reject the
entry of any person or car.
c) Before entering the pit area, a release, registration, and
entry forms must be signed by all competitors. Entering the
pit area without approval of OWS officials is prohibited.
d) Verbal or physical abuse of any OWS official is prohibited.
Intimidations through threat or use of physical contact are
grounds for ejection and or suspension. All questions or
complaints will be directed to an OWS official after the
completion of all events. Any REGISTERED DRIVER ONLY has the
right to be heard by a OWS official.
e) Cars shall only be driven by registered OWS members in all
events except special events pre-approved by OWS officials.
(Such as Mechanics, Powder Puff, Officials races, etc.)
f) All pit entrants shall appear at track in acceptable
attire, including shirt and shoes. Shorts are allowed in the
pit area but at your own risk.
g) The driver assumes and accepts responsibility for the
actions of their crew and may be disqualified, fined, or
suspended for improper conduct by their pit crew.
h) Drivers, car owners, and/or mechanics shall have no claims
against or cause of action for damages, expenses, or otherwise
against OWS or it's officials or promoters by reason of
disqualification or damage to either car, driver, or both.
i) Any car may be inspected by OWS officials at any time.
j) There will be no dumping of any petroleum products on OWS
grounds. Anyone found dumping petroleum products on any part
of the property of OWS will receive a mandatory suspension.
k) All used tires must be removed from OWS property at the end
of each racing event.
l) There will be no stopping on the racetrack to contest any
official decision, unless they are stopped by an OWS official.
Any person stopping on the track may be disqualified from the
race and the rest of that nights events.
m) Every driver is required to attend the driver's meeting.
n) Any vehicle using anti-freeze will be fined $300.00 and
will serve a two (2) weeks suspension.
o) Slab rentals will be available every Saturday . Slabs are available on a first
come/first serve basis. Slabs may not be subleased. Wednesday night
Test and Tunes will be on a first come/first serve basis with
priority given to teams that have already purchased a slab.
q) All vehicles must pass a noise level test of a maximum 100
decibel at track side.
r) In the event of threatening weather, OWS officials will
make a final decision by 12:00pm (Noon) on race day, if the
scheduled days events will be cancelled.
3: SAFETY REGULATIONS
a) Before any car may take part in a OWS sanctioned race,
it is subject to inspection by OWS officials and again at any
time during the season.
b) It is mandatory that the driver's helmet meet a minimum of
Snell 95 standards with SA rating, MA or M are acceptable only
with a fire sock. It is also highly recommended that drivers
wear a full face helmet. Drivers must wear an approved driving
suit of fire resistant materials that effectively cover the
body from neck to ankles and wrists. Any holes in driver's
uniforms must be properly patched with approved materials. NO
Acceptions! Inspections will be done on a regular basis. It is
also highly recommended that drivers wear complete full
coverage, fire resistant underwear, and fire resistant driving
shoes. Full coverage fire resistant gloves are mandatory. It
is also mandatory that all drivers wear an unaltered safety
neck brace (horse collar), A head/neck restraint system (Such
as Hans, Hutchins, etc.) is highly recommended. Window nets
with a top mounted quick release system is mandatory!
c) The head or arm of any driver shall not extend outside the
door of a closed body race car while being driven in any
event.
d) Starter must be at his post before any cars are allowed on
the track for hot laps.
e) No race, qualifying, or hot laps shall start unless there
is adequate safety and emergency equipment on the track
premises.
f) Only one person shall occupy a car at any time, except with
prior approval from OWS officials. Absolutely no riding on
cars.
g) At no time will non-competing members be allowed on the
track, across the track or infield unless approved by OWS
officials.
h) Approved roll bar padding is mandatory in all areas
reachable by the driver.
i) Aluminum racing seats are mandatory.
j) Drivers must be able to enter or exit out of both window
openings.
k) All cars will be equipped with a 3" wide seat belt,
two piece shoulder harness and crotch strap with metal to
metal central release. This system must be in good condition
with a three-year maximum dating. Restraint system must be
securely attached to the role cage structure. Upper seat belt
mount must be attached or lap over no less than 1" lower
than the cut out in the seat where the belts come through.
l) An approved head type restraint will be located directly
behind drivers head with driver seated normally.
m) A five (5) pound fire extinguisher is mandatory and must be
mounted in driver's reach and driver must be able to remove if
necessary. A 15 lbs. on-board fire system is highly
recommended.
n) Liquid Ballast of any kind is not allowed. Use of mercury
or any other contaminating substance will result in Permanent
Suspension from OWS.
4: RACE PROCEDURE:
a) Only one car per class may be qualified by a driver,
unless permission is secured from OWS officials.
b) Pit Gates will open at 12:00pm (Noon) on Saturdays. Hot
laps will be from 1:00pm to 4:40pm. Qualifying will start
promptly at 4:45pm. The order will alternate between the six
divisions of Super Late Models, Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Pure Stocks as well
as any visiting traveling series. On special nights, the
order of events will be decided by OWS officials and the
visiting series officials.
c) When qualifying with your division you will receive two
qualifying laps, preceded by an initial warm-up lap off of pit
road. After the initial qualifying sessions are over, there
will be an attempt made (not guaranteed) to allow for drivers
not yet qualified, who will then have the opportunity to do
so, but will be limited to one lap. Absolutely no
re-qualifying for ANY reason, unless special permission is
granted by OWS officials! Qualifying will end no later than
6:45pm. Driver's meeting will start at approximately 6:45pm or
earlier if possible and be completed at 6:55pm or earlier if
possible. Racing starts at 6:59pm with the first race on the
front-stretch ready to go before the singing of the national
anthem at 6:57pm. WE WILL NOT START A RACE NIGHT LATE! Unless
extreme or unusual circumstances prevail.
d) Any eligible driver may drive a qualified car. Any eligible
driver may transfer to a second qualified car that has
qualified for that race, but must let OWS officials know prior
to doing so. Said driver must start at the rear of the field
in every event for the rest of that night, once the first race
of the night has started, switching of cars is not allowed.
e) Starting position will be determined by qualifying. In rare
instances, point's standings or a random draw will be used.
Method used will be agreed upon by OWS officials and will be
brought to the driver's attention before hot laps are
completed.
f) Procedure for lining up events with no time trials (due to
inclement weather or other situations) will be determined by
OWS officials and be announced as soon as the decision has
been made.
g) All drivers must be ready to compete in the event in which
they are scheduled. It is the driver's responsibility to
report to the staging area/pit road for his/her event. You
will be called for your scheduled race a maximum of three
times. If you fail to line-up after the three calls, you will
start your race at the rear of the field, if at all! At the
discretion of OWS officials. If a driver pulls off the racing
surface or returns to the pit area after the initial starting
line up is presented on the speedway, the driver will start at
the rear of the event if they are able to continue.
h) Race may be started at starter's discretion once the
drivers have been signaled to be ready. Disposition of cars
not in position shall be at the discretion of OWS officials.
i) Whenever it becomes dangerous or unsafe to continue a race
within the discretion of the starter or OWS officials, a race
may be stopped or declared final, providing the race has
reached the 1/2 way mark of its scheduled laps to be completed.
If the race has not reached 1/2 way, the race will be restarted
from the point the race was halted, in the order the order the
field was in when said race was stopped, as soon as possible.
j) When a race is stopped after the completion of one lap,
cars shall line up in the order in which they were running at
the completion of the last full lap. Except those involved in
the mishap if any, and shall start in the rear of those not
involved and in their position according to distance and order
in which they were running at the completion of the last
completed lap. Regardless of number of laps covered! This rule
shall apply at all times and in the event that enough laps
have been covered for the race to be called complete, drivers
will be scored and paid on the positions they would have held
at a restart.
k) At least the leader shall cover the advertised laps of all
races if possible.
l) The prize money shall be paid to winning drivers in those
events at least 1/2 way completed when a race has been halted
due to rain or adverse conditions.
m) When official decision of winning positions is made by a
OWS official in charge, all races shall be considered finished
and final.
n) Caution flag laps may count as completed laps as
designated. The race will end on a green flag whenever
possible. Procedures regarding caution laps and ending of race
on green to be brought to the driver's attention before the
race.
o) OWS does not abide by the spinner/spinnee rule! All on
track calls are made by spotters in their positions stationed
around the speedway. If a judgment is rendered by said
spotter, the decision is final. If judgment cannot be made by
the said spotter, it refers to the starter, followed by the
tower, and lastly the race director. (All calls subject to
video review when available).
p) In order to ensure that the racing program will be
completed in a timely manner, a time limit of one minute per
lap will be enforced in all racing events with the exception
of the main features. A race will be declared officially
completed if the event has run a majority of its laps and time
has expired. Every effort will be made to complete all races.
Red flag situations may alter this rule. Drivers will be
scored and paid by their restart position.
q) Breakout rule. A leading driver during any event that runs
three laps during the coarse of an event .300 over their
qualifying time is subject to a black flag during the heat
races. If this happens during the main feature, the yellow
flag will come out and the driver will be sent to the rear of
the field. (Example: Driver qualifies with a 18.000, his
breakout time would be 17.700 or faster.)
r) Heat races for all divisions will be eight 8 laps or eight
8 minutes. B Mains for all divisions will be 12-15 laps or
12-15 minutes. A-feature laps will be determined by OWS
official's. OWS officials reserve the right to adjust
laps based on car counts when deemed necessary.
s) After main feature events are completed, drivers MUST get
out of their car and be interviewed in winner's circle in
front of the grandstands on the front-stretch.
t) Feature winners from the previous week will start BEHIND
the inversion.
u) Plan "B" In case of inclement weather, time
issues, major accident, track problems, any other unforeseen
situations or acts of God, OWS reserves the right to abandon
qualifying, and instead draw for racing positions. In the
event of a draw, all drivers in all divisions would draw a
number to place them into a heat race. A certain number of
cars will move into the feature race through their heat race
finishes. The number of cars transferring into the feature
will depend on the car count for their class. This decision is
at the OWS discretion. Once the heat races have been finished,
all transferring drivers will draw again for their starting
positions in the feature. All drivers that have not made the
feature will also draw again for their starting positions in
their last chance races. Any drivers making the feature
through the last chance race will start at the rear of the
feature, just like a regular racing night. All points and
money's awarded will be just as if we qualified, except for
qualifying points and money.
v) RAIN OUT policy. In the event of a RAIN OUT or weather
related postponements, once five (5) racing events have been
run, (this includes qualifying) the race is considered a
complete race and no rain checks will be issued. At least the
features from the postponed show will be made up at the next
available date. If five (5) events have not been completed,
your general admission or pit passes will be good for the next
show of equal or lesser value. NO CASH REFUNDS!
5: POINTS SYSTEM
a) Championship points will be issued at all regular
scheduled events at OWS and at various other special shows
announced in advance that they will be points races. Any
discrepancy in points must be brought to the attention of the
official in charge of scoring within a three (3) day period
following the event in question.
b) To receive championship points and prize money for an
event, a driver and car must take the green flag at the start
of the race and completely cross the start/finish line. Any
driver that pulls into the pits after taking the green flag
without proving mechanical failure will not get start money or
points!
c) All prize money in the event of a tie, in any scheduled
event, shall be pooled together and divided evenly between the
tied drivers.
d) OWS is the sole authority in establishing rules and
regulations for the awarding of point's and
trophies. All decisions by OWS officials in establishing and
awarding the point's shall be final.
e) Any postponed race, if rescheduled, shall be run on the
same season points total.
f) Any tie in points for the championship or any other
position at the end of the scheduled season shall be
determined as follows:
1. Most feature victories
2. Events entered and competed in by driver
3. Average finishing position in feature races
4. Preliminary race wins
5. Most fast times
6. Average qualifying position
g) Points payoff:
Points for Qualifying: 1st: 15 points. 2nd 13, 3rd 12, 4th 11,
5th 10, 6th 9, 7th 8, 8th 7, 9th 6, 10th-? 5 points. NOTE: If
a driver shows up on designated race days and for mechanical
reasons does not compete, he will receive 5 show up points.
Points for Heat races or any special preliminary event
(Example Dashes, Australian Pursuits, etc.): 1st: 10 points,
2nd: 8, 3rd: 7, 4th: 6, 5th 5, 6th 4. 7th 3 8th-? 2 points.
Points for B Mains: 1st-4th Transfer to Feature/0 points.
5th-? 5 points.
Points for A Features: 1st: 30 points, 2nd: 28, 3rd: 26, 4th:
24, 5th: 22, 6th: 21, 7th: 20, 8th: 19, 9th: 18, 10th: 17,
11th: 16, 12th: 15, 13th: 14, 14th: 13, 15th: 12, 16th: 11,
17th-? 10 points.
h) The top 16 qualifiers will be locked into A Feature. Every
car on hand will race at least twice, with a minimum of a Heat
and B Main OR A Feature. If one B Main is run, the top four
(4) will transfer to the A feature. In the event a second B
Main is necessary, the top two (2) in each B Main will
transfer to the A feature. OWS reserves the right for upwards
of two additional promoter's options. Depending on the number
of cars, OWS officials may elect to lock all competitors into
the feature.
i) On designated nights, OWS officials may elect to award
equal points to all drivers who participate in special
invitational events. Show-up points only, in the amount of 15
points, will be awarded to drivers on said designated nights.
No regular points will be rewarded on those designated nights
only. (Examples: Preseason Preview, special event nights for
featured division ONLY! .
6: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Wednesday Night and Special Event Test and Tunes
a) Test and Tunes will be open to any and all divisions
throughout the 2006 season. They will be held every Wednesday
night from Mid-April to Mid-September. Pit Gates will be open
at 3:00pm and the Test and Tunes will run from 4:00- dusk.
Miscellaneous Rules
a) No open fires or charcoal grills allowed in the pits. Gas
grills only, may be used for cookouts.
b) Minor deviations from these rules is left to the discretion
of the head tech inspector and management of OWS.
c) Any car is subject to inspection at any time during the
racing program.
d) All rules and regulations in the OWS rule book are subject
to interpretation by OWS officials in charge.
e) No driver shall stop and or get out of his car on the
racing surface to settle a grievance with track officials or
any other driver. Doing so may result in suspension from all
race track property with the car for up to four (4) weeks from
competition at OWS at the discretion of OWS
officials/management.
f) Excessive speed on any part of OWS property other than
racing surface is prohibited. Any car determined to be
speeding by track officials will be subject to
disqualification, point loss, fine and/or suspension from all
race track property.
g) Spectator Drags. Their will be seven (7) Spectator Drags
events during the 2006 season. Those dates are: (5/06, 5/27,
6/24, 7/15, 8/19, and 9/02) The winners of the first six (6) SD
events ONLY will be eligible to come back for the Championship
round
on September 16th.
h) Any driver who wins the first round will not be allowed to
return for the next three (3) rounds until the Finals. Same
rules apply for the winners of the second, third, fourth and
fifth rounds. One race, winner moves on, until Finals of that night.
then best two (2) out of three (3). All races on championship
night will be best two (2) out of three (3).
i) Spectator Drags rules. Any passenger vehicle is welcome
providing they retain with them a valid drivers license,
current proof of registration, AND a current proof of
insurance. MUST drive vehicle to OWS. No towing of SD vehicles
to OWS for the purpose of running in the SD. OWS reserves the
right to refuse entry to any vehicle/driver. All vehicles must
retain OEM specifications for that make/model. No made for
racing adjustments. (Example: caster/camber adjustments,
stagger, etc.) All tires must be of the same size. OWS
reserves the right to run SD in either counter clockwise or
clockwise direction.
7: PRIZE MONEY
a) A guaranteed purse shall be posted for all contested
OWS races.
b) The decision of establishing the amount of the prize money
shall be made solely by the senior OWS officials.
c) The driver shall receive all race money payable in race
competition unless other arrangements have previously been
made. Any prize money not picked up on race night can be
mailed on the following Monday or picked up the following
week. The OWS official in charge shall distribute the prize
money. This shall apply to all divisions.
d) Driver money will be paid and reported on a 1099 tax form
individually unless prior letter is on file to have all money
paid and charged to another tax ID number.
8: INSURANCE PLAN
a) Each OWS member, with a competitor or pit pass and who
has signed the release sheet for the race for which the
competitor or pit pass is issued is entitled to insurance as
arranged by OWS. If he/she is accidentally injured as the
result of extreme violent and visible means while
participating in said race, all competitors in OWS events
agree to abide by the insurance plan.
b) No competitor will be allowed in the pit area until he/she
has secured a competitor or pit pass and signed the release
sheet for that particular race event.
c) Competitor or pit passes are not transferable and may not
be signed by anyone except to the person whom it is issued.
d) Any member returning to competition after injury shall be
deemed to be physically fit through their family doctor.
Further disability insurance and/or medical insurance shall
cease as of that date. Any member returning to his/her usual
occupation after injury shall not be entitled to further
insurance as of that date.
e) Any OWS member involved in an accident while on the racing
premises and does not report to a OWS official in charge of
the event before leaving the premises (providing such member
is able to make such a report) will not be eligible for
insurance prescribed under the insurance plan. If anyone
refuses treatment or check up, all claims on OWS insurance are
voided.
f) Any driver involved in an "on-track" accident in
which the car needs to be towed off, will be checked by
ambulance personnel.
g) Insurance benefits are not available to any injured person
involved in fighting.
9: OFFICIAL FLAG INTERPRETATIONS
a) Any driver who does not obey the flag rules and/or
lights will be subject to disqualification:
GREEN: Start race
BLUE/YELLOW STRIPE: Move over, you are being lapped
YELLOW: Caution, go slow and hold position
RED: Danger, slow down and come to a complete stop as soon as
safely possible. Race stopped
BLACK: Pull off track for consultation
WHITE: One lap to go
CHECKERED: End of race
b) SPECIAL FLAGS: Special Flags may be used at discretion of
starter and officials, but must be fully explained to all
drivers before the race starts.
c) GREEN FLAG: When the green flag is given by the starter at
the start of the race, cars must retain position until green
flag waves. OWS officials may make special rulings on starts
and restarts. Once the green flag waves, it is green all
around the track.
d) PASSING FLAG: To be discussed at driver's meeting prior to
race event. Lapped cars are encouraged to go to the lower
groove of the speedway.
e) YELLOW FLAG: The yellow signifies caution and the flag will
be given to the first car past the starter. After the yellow
flag has been displayed cars must hold position until either
the green flag is again displayed or the red flag which would
automatically stop the race. Cars must slow down on all yellow
flags. Drivers may be penalized one lap or more for each car
passed while under the yellow flag. Also any driver falling
out of single file for any reason may be required to go to the
rear of the field. OWS officials will announce at the driver's
meeting whether caution laps will be scored. Following a
yellow flag, the field will be realigned according to the last
completed green flag lap. Any car involved in an accident that
is the cause of the yellow, except for debris, will start at
the end of the field. (Example: those cars involved and
causing the yellow flag will be determined by OWS officials.
Cars spinning or stopping to avoid an accident or spinning
after the yellow has been displayed will be allowed to restart
in their position prior to the yellow as determined by OWS
officials). No cars can stop on the track during yellow flag
caution for any reason, except directed by OWS officials.
f) RED FLAG: The red flag means the race must be stopped
immediately regardless of the position of the cars on the
track. The red flag may be used, if in the opinion of the
starter, the track is unsafe to continue the race. Cars should
be brought to the starting line if possible and kept on the
track proper. All repairs under red must be made in the pit
area. Any car leaving the racing area during a red flag
period, will start at the rear of the field. Deviation from
this rule is cause for disqualification, unless approval of
OWS officials has been given. Restarts after a red flag will
be with cars in the order in which they were running on the
last completed lap.
g) BLACK FLAG: Driver shall not continue in the race after
getting the black flag. He must slow down and keep clear of
the other cars in the race and pull into the pits or infield
at the first opportunity for consultation. Disregarding black
flag may result in a penalty. Drivers causing unnecessary
delays in the race are subject to the black flag. If you are
found to be racing three tenths (.300) over your qualifying
time for any three (3) laps in any event, you will be black
flagged and start the remainder of your day's events from the
rear of the starting field. Three causes for a caution flag in
the same event will be cause for you to be black flagged for
that event. Scoring will cease on any car given the black flag
on the second lap the black flag is received.
h) WHITE FLAG: The white flag indicates one more lap. It's
most common application is to indicate one lap to go prior to
receiving the checkered flag, but may also be used just prior
to the green.
I) CHECKERED FLAG: When the checkered flag is displayed the
race is officially over. When the checkered flag is given to
the leader, the balance of the field receives the checkered
flag in the same lap. Finishing positions will be paid off
according to distance traveled and order across the finish
line on the final lap, regardless of whether the car is still
running or not. All cars must complete last full scored lap
under their own power. No cars may be pushed across the finish
line.
10: PENALTIES
a) Violation of any OWS rule or regulation may result in
disqualification, suspension from all race track property,
fine, and/or ejection.
b) Failure to sign a release and registration form by driver,
car owner or mechanics/crew automatically disqualifies them
and forfeits all prize money and points in the race.
c) Any driver, car owner or crew member and/or car may be
expelled from the pit area and competition while under
suspension from all race track property and/or fine.
d) Any driver, car owner or mechanic/crew that takes part in
any demonstration or fights on the track, in the pits or
surrounding premises, before, during, or after a race shall be
subject to suspension from all race track property and/or
fine.
e) Until suspension is lifted, the car with which the
suspended member is registered may be suspended at official's
determination.
f) Any driver, car owner or mechanic/crew who fails to notify
OWS officials of any change of driver or permits a car to be
driven on a race night by an unregistered person shall be
subject to suspension from all race track property and/or
fine, or ejection.
g) Actions of OWS members considered detrimental to OWS shall
be subject to suspension from all race track property and/or
fine or ejection.
h) Abuse, assault, or threat to do bodily injury by any
driver, car owner, or mechanic/crew to any OWS official person
serving under their orders shall be grounds for suspension
from all race track property and/or fine, loss of points, and
prize money for that night, without refund!
I) The use of anti-freeze is prohibited for all classes. Any
vehicles determined to be using anti-freeze will be fined
$300.00 and will serve a two (2) weeks suspension.
j) OWS procedures prevail for penalty of prize money and
championship points regarding post race inspection and
official finishing position:
1. Any and all championship points and winnings earned in race
are to be forfeited.
2. A disqualified car and driver's prize money to be placed in
year end banquet and trophy fund.
3. No prize money will be transferred to another car/truck or
driver.
4. Points only will be transferred to the next driver down in
the finishing order.
k) Any penalties or suspensions imposed at any MSPA member
track will be upheld by OWS.
l) Anyone caught in the pit are without a wrist band will be
ejected immediately. At OWS discretion, car and crew may also
be ejected for that night with a possible extended suspension!
11: APPEALS
a) Right of appeal is hereby given to any OWS member who
has been suspended for any infraction of rules, regulations or
specifications of OWS.
b) Such appeals must be made within five (5) days after
notification and shall be made in writing to the OWS offices:
(Refer to addresses on opening page).
c) OWS offices shall deal with appeals in the order they were
received.
d) Hearings shall be heard at the OWS offices in such a manner
and at such time after filing within the discretion of OWS
appointed Appeals Board and all video provided.
e) Decisions made by OWS officials on appeals shall be final.
12: GENERAL PROTESTS
a) Protests for alleged violations or infraction of rules,
regulations and/or specifications as covered in the rules must
be filed within 15 minutes of the completion of a feature
race.
b) Scoring of a race is subject to a protest only with video
tape clearly showing an error inadvertently made by the OWS
Scorers.
c) Protests of any nature must be accompanied by a $100.00
cash bond and within the time period as specified in rules for
each division and in writing.
d) When one wishes to file a protest, not pertaining to any
particular race, the same must be in writing and filed with
the OWS offices and accompanied by a cash bond of $100.00.
Protests of point computation must be accompanied by $50.00
cash bond.
e) When a protest is upheld by the OWS office, the bond will
be inserted into the banquet and trophy fund. If protesting party is
correct, they receive the money except as noted.
f) OWS officials shall set up rules and regulations of
protests.
g) Any person whom protest is lodged shall have the right to
file answers to the charges.
h) Decisions by OWS executive committee members, race
director, and/or tech inspector will be final on any and all
protests.
I) Any and all cars will be subject to inspections before,
during, and after the races.
j) OWS reserves the right to impound any car for inspection
purposes. Refusal to comply with this request may end in the
expulsion of car, driver and owner or any of the three, or
fine and/or penalty.
k) OWS reserves the right to confiscate any part and/or
equipment thought to be illegally used or found during the
inspection. Refusal of driver and/or car owner to turn over
said illegal parts to OWS officials may result in suspension
for the rest of the racing season and the loss of all points
from the beginning of the season to current.
l) If a car does not arrive at the track by the time
qualification ends, every attempt will be made to place that
car in the show. OWS reserves the right to refuse that car
owner and/or driver from competition for the event.
13: INSPECTIONS
Each car must be prepared to pass a rigid safety committee
inspection before it will be permitted to compete. Anything
not covered by the rule book or technical
bulletins/newsletters must be submitted to OWS thirty (30)
days prior to intended use for interpretation and/or approval.
Technical bulletins prevail when any discrepancies exist
between rule book and technical bulletins/newsletters issued
after rule book printing.
a) OWS officials in charge of race events shall determine the
method and type of car inspection, number of cars to be
inspected, and reserves the right to impound car competing in
the sanctioned race.
b) OWS officials assume no responsibility for impounded cars,
parts, engines, etc.
c) OWS reserves the right to set up an isolated inspection
area and limit access to the driver and one (1) crew member of
the vehicle being inspected.
d) At no time will any driver, owner, or pit crew member
approach the scale computer without the permission from OWS
officials. Anyone ignoring this regulation may be subject to
disqualification and/or fine.
e) Weight may be added for minor rule variances for a period
of one (1) week only.
f) All measurements and weights will be taken with driver
strapped in seat in the upright position as if race ready.
14: COMPETITOR CONDUCT
a) Misconduct related to verbal or physically abusive
behavior is prohibited. This may include but is not limited to
intimidation, obscene profanity/actions, inciting a fight,
berating of another individual, fighting, threats, or physical
harm. Disregard of this rule will ultimately result in
suspension from all race track property.
b) In the event an issue should arise and a driver or a crew
member is in someone else's pit area the driver will be held
accountable. The best practice is to stay in your own pit area
if you think there may be a potential for a problem.
c) The driver is responsible for the actions of his/her pit
crew, owners and family.
15: Bighause Infield
Dirt Figure 8
Endro
These rules are taken from the U.S.A. figure 8s series
rulebook. The cars you would normally see at your local county
fairs. These cars will run on the newly constructed Figure 8
endro track which will be located inside the current 3/8s mile paved
configuration. This is strictly a fun class!
For the complete U.S.A. Figure 8s series rulebook, please
point your browser too:
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/speedway/1789/rules
For
more information regarding these rules, please call:
734-483-0574 or Fax: 734-483-0580.
These and all other rules and regulations are subject to
change at OWS discretion.
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2006 Pure Stocks
This
is a new division of cars at the Owosso Speedway for the 2005
season. Modeled after the Auto City Speedway’s Led Sleds
division, this division is intended to be a fun and learning
experience as prospective drivers get their start in auto
racing. This is a division designed with the budget racer in
mind. If you feel that you have to do more than knock the
windows out, put a roll cage in and go racing, this division
is not for you.
This class is intended for beginners, although all drivers are
welcome.
A. GENERAL APPEARANCE AND CAR NUMBERS:
a) Cars must reflect high degree of professionalism. Cars must
be finished in detail, including plating of body holes, neat
appearing decking, etc. Body must conform to stock contour and
design. Cars must have available space for contingency and
track sponsors.
b) The numbers must go in the following areas:
1. Between the wheels or on rear quarter panel.
2. On the roof, so it can be read from the outside of the
track.
c) Car numbers must appear on both doors 18" high with a
minimum 3" stroke. They may also appear on the rear
quarter panels using same measurements. Driver’s name will
appear over both doors or the lower most portion of both
driver and passenger doors.
d) Car numbers must appear on upper right hand corner of
windshield as well as back bumper panel. 6" stroke
minimum. For more information on Car numbers, see Section 1
Paragraph 3 of this rule book.
e) All drivers must reflect a high level of professionalism.
Drivers are expected to maintain a clean and neat personal
appearance. Drivers are expected to have clean and well
maintained fire suits. If requested, drivers are expected to
comply with patches being neatly affixed to there fire suit.
All drivers are responsible for the conduct and appearance of
their crew members.
B. SAFETY:
a) Approved driver’s side window net with quick-release
mechanism attached to roll cage is mandatory. Driver must be
able to enter or exit out both doors through window openings.
b) Must be able to see through rear window.
c) All helmets must have a Snell 95 or 00 rating. A face
shield is mandatory.
d) Fire-resistant drivers suits mandatory and full coverage
fire-resistant underwear highly recommended. Fire-resistant
full coverage gloves are also mandatory.
e) Only SFI-rated 3” wide, 4, 5, or 6 point safety harness
less than 3 years old will be allowed. Safety harness must be
properly mounted per the manufacturer recommendations!
f) Only aluminum racing seats allowed and must be properly
mounted to the cage.
g) A safety neck brace (horse collar) is mandatory. Head and
neck restraints strongly recommended.
h) A min. five (5) lbs. fire extinguisher securely fastened
within easy reach of the driver is mandatory.
i) A four point cage of at least .95 wall tubing is required,
and must remain in the interior of the car. No bracing to go
through the rear firewalls. Door bars and plating
HIGHLY recommended. Front Hoop is allowed for safty. Not
mandatory. Must retain stock radiator support.
j) No car will be allowed to race without any of the proper,
mandatory, safety equipment. All other required safety
equipment and specifications are addressed in Section 3 of
this OWS rule book.
C. TIRES:
a) Rims, only steel rims allowed.
b)
Wheels. Any 7" offset steel wheel is OK. No
aluminum, homemade, magnesium, modular (riveted), or made for
racing wheels allowed. Standard offset wagon wheels OK.
1" lug nuts are MANDATORY.
c) Tires, any D.O.T. steel belted radial treaded tire UNDER
eight 8 inches tread width, 50 series and higher. 1-inch
lugnuts mandatory.
d) Made for racing tires "American Racer, 70/235-15
" are allowed. A
gauge measuring 8.00 inches will be used to check the tread
width and it must fit loosely over the tread.
e) No soaking of tires allowed.
f) Front fender inner liners may be removed.
D. BODIES:
a) Any American made automobile with a wheelbase of 108” or
more will be allowed. 4-door models and station wagons are
encouraged and highly recommended for this division. NO
Camaro's or Firebird's!
b) The car must stay in its original form. No alterations
except those allowed in this rule book.
c) Both bumpers must be chained to the frame for safety, and
have wrecker hooks installed.
d) All doors must be welded shut.
e) Hood and trunk must be able to be opened by OWS Track
Officials without using a tool of any kind.
f) Rear and side glass must be removed. Windshield may stay,
or be replaced with 1/8” Lexan. Highly recommended. No
Plexiglass allowed. All other glass must be removed
(Headlights, taillights etc.).
E. BATTERY:
a) Battery may be mounted in the trunk.
b) Battery and gas tank must be secured by two 1” metal
straps. Made for racing fuel cells Highly Recommended.
F. ENGINES AND EXHAUST:
a) Motors may be rebuilt to stock specs only. Will allow Max
.030 over pistons no stroking or destroking allowed.
Maximum
of .410 lift camshaft No racing or performance enhancing
components or any kind allowed. Engine must maintain 15lbs. of
vacuum at idle in gear with foot on brake. NO camel back heads
allowed. No porting & polishing.
Aluminum radiator's allowed.
b) No fuel injected engines allowed. Stock 2 barrel's or 4
barrel's, No carburetor spacer's allowed.
c) Stock automatic transmissions only. No power glides
allowed.
d) No after market air cleaners or dress up type items
allowed. Aftermarket Valve Covers ok. Any engine component
considered to be high performance, even if stock, is not
allowed.
e) Single exhaust only 2.5” max O.D. with stock mufflers. No
after market headers of any kind.
f)
All steering component's must be stock to make of car,
including; Ball joint's, upper & lower control arm's.
G. SUSPENSION:
a) No welded or posi-traction rear ends allowed.
b) No frame alterations of any kind, will allow rear frame
rails to be replaced with square tubing if rusted out, discretion
of OWS official's. No made for racing
springs. Front springs must be the same on both sides and
equal. Rear springs must be the same on both sides and equal.
No spring blocks, spacers, or cups allowed.
c) All trailer hitches and like add-ons must be removed from
the vehicle.
d) Drive shaft loop 1/3 of the way from the front of
driveshaft is mandatory (chain OK).
H. WEIGHT:
3400 lbs. Minimum. Any weight that needs to be added, must be
placed in the front 1/3 and in center of car. Weight placement
at discrepancy of OWS official's.
All weights will be the minimum before
qualifying, heat races and B-main. A one pound per green flag
lap allowance below the minimum will be allowed after the
feature event only. No exceptions and no tolerance. All
weights are with driver in car. Remember!! the
track scales are the official scales.
IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN DO IT IN ANY OF THESE RULES,
YOU CAN'T!
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2006 Mini Stocks
The rules set fourth
are to allow many different types of cars and trucks from many
different race tracks, both dirt and pavement, to come out and
run competitively against each other. By allowing drivers to
utilize their home track Four-Cylinders divisions rules and
regulations, drivers will be able to come to OWS with very
few, if any changes. This is an entry-level class for fun and
learning in anticipation of moving up to a higher division in
the future.
A. GENERAL APPEARANCE AND CAR/TRUCK NUMBERS:
a) Cars must reflect high degree of professionalism. Cars must
be finished in detail, including plating of body holes, neat
appearing decking, etc. Body must conform to stock contour and
design. Cars must have available space for contingency and
track sponsors.
b) The numbers must go in the following areas:
1. Between the wheels or on rear quarter panel.
2. On top of the roof, so it can be read from the outside of
the track.
c) Car numbers must appear on both doors 12" high with a
minimum 3" stroke. They may also appear on the rear
quarter panels using same measurements. Driver's name will
appear over both doors or the lower most portion of both
driver and passenger doors.
d) Car numbers must appear on upper right hand corner of
windshield as well as back bumper panel. 6" stroke
minimum. For more information on Car numbers, see Section 1
Paragraph 3 of this rule book.
e) All drivers must reflect a high level of professionalism.
Drivers are expected to maintain a clean and neat personal
appearance. Drivers are expected to have clean and well
maintained fire suits. If requested, drivers are expected to
comply with patches being neatly affixed to there fire suit.
All driver's are responsible for the conduct and appearance of
their crew members.
B. BODIES and ENGINES:
a) Bodies MUST BE STOCK APPEARING. Absolutely NO Late Model or
Modified style bodies allowed! Performance or Five-Star bodies
are allowed but will fall under the weight penalty described
in Paragraph E, Sentence C of Section 20 of this rule book.
b) Must have stock appearing front and rear nose pieces. No
dirt style shovel noses allowed! Cannot slope front ends.
c) Spoilers are allowed, 6" maximum. Spoiler no wider
than top of rear quarters. No side boards.
d) Cars/Trucks can be any year from 1965 or newer. Any front
or rear wheel drive cars or trucks only! No four wheel drives
or mid or rear engine cars. No convertibles, 4-wheel drives,
SUVs, vans, or two-seat sports cars allowed.
e) All glass except windshield, must be removed from car.
Lexan may be used in place of windshield. Windshields are
optional, may be stock or a min. 1/8" Lexan, (highly
recommended) or if no windshield is used it must have a debris
screen in front of the driver and driver must have a face
shield. Three (3) 3/8 minimum steel rods must be placed
directly behind the windshield (or screen) on front of the
driver.
f) Maximum 4-cylinder, 8-valve engines. With the exception of
FWD Dodge Neons (1995-1999) ONLY, which are allowed the
16-valve 2.0 Single O.H.C. engine. No performance engines such
as quad four or Probe multi-valve. No turbo or super-charged
engines allowed. A single (1) Stock or 350-cfm Holley 7448
2-barrel Carburetor only!! Factory Stock fuel injection
systems are allowed.
C. SAFETY:
a) Approved driver's side window net with quick-release
mechanism attached to roll cage is mandatory. Driver must be
able to enter or exit out both doors through window openings.
b) Must be able to see through rear window.
c) All helmets must have a Snell 95 or 00 rating. A face
shield is mandatory.
d) Fire-resistant drivers suits mandatory and full coverage
fire-resistant underwear highly recommended. Fire-resistant
full coverage gloves are also mandatory.
e) Only SFI-rated 3" wide, 4, 5, or 6 point safety
harness less than 3 years old will be allowed. Safety harness
must be properly mounted per the manufacturer recommendations!
f) Only aluminum racing seats allowed and must be properly
mounted to the cage.
g) A safety neck brace (horse collar) is mandatory. Head and
neck restraints strongly recommended.
h) A min. five (5) lbs. fire extinguisher securely fastened
within easy reach of the driver is mandatory.
i) All cars must have an approved fuel cell securely mounted
in the trunk area. A 20-gauge thick steel firewall must
separate the trunk area and the driver's compartment. Fuel
lines cannot pass through the driver's compartment. Cars with
electric fuel pumps must have an oil pressure activated safety
shut-off. Fuel Injected cars must use approved high pressure
or OEM fuel lines. Electric Fuel pumps for fuel injected cars
only and must be wired to an oil pressure shut down switch.
The pump must be securely mounted in the trunk if the pump is
an external pump. No fuel additives of any kind.
j) Roll Cage: The roll cage must be of four (4) post design
with three driver's side door bars and two right side door
bars. From front up right to rear upright and from top door
bar to frame rail.. A 1/8" steel plate is mandatory on
driver's side door bars from front upright to rear upright and
from top door bar to frame rail. If the car does not have a
full frame, a 6 x 6 x 1/8 steel plate must be securely mounted
to the body and the roll cage bars welded to it. All welding
must be done in a professional like manner subject to
approval. All bars around the Driver must be padded with made
for racing roll bar padding. k) No car/truck will be allowed
to race without any of the proper, mandatory, safety
equipment. All other required safety equipment and
specifications are addressed in Section 3 of this OWS rule
book.
D. TIRES:
a) Rims, only steel rims (racing rims strongly recommended)
allowed. 8" max. width and any backspacing allowed.
b) Wheels, aluminum, magnesium, homemade, or modular (riveted)
wheels not allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS!
c) Tires, any D.O.T. steel belted radial treaded tire, eight 8
inches maximum tread width, 50 series and higher.
d)Made for racing tire (American Racer 60/215-13) is allowed. A
gauge measuring 8.00 inches will be used to check the tread
width and it must fit loosely over the tread. Tires may not
protrude past the body panels. (Exception: FWD cars/trucks)
e) No soaking of tires allowed.
E. WEIGHT:
a) 2350 lbs. for cars/trucks with front wheel drive. (Example:
Spartan/Calhoun County Speedway Pony Stocks division.)
b) 2500 lbs. for cars/trucks with rear wheel drive. (Example:
Whittemore Speedway Stock-4s division.)
c) 2800 lbs. for cars/trucks utilizing any other
Four-Cylinders rules that allows anything deemed extravagant
by OWS officials. (Example: Whittemore Speedway Pro-4s
division.)
d) All weights will be the minimum before qualifying, heat
races and B-main. A one pound per green flag lap allowance
below the minimum will be allowed after the feature event
only. No exceptions and no tolerance! All weights are with
driver in car. Remember!! the track scales are
the official scales.
F. MISCELLANEOUS:
a) When claiming a home track and its rules in which a driver
plans on following, other than the rules set forth in this
rulebook, drivers cannot claim OWS as there home track. Any
other track that runs a Four-Cylinders type division can be
claimed as such and will be expected to follow those home
track rules not covered in this rule book.
b) OWS reserves the right to adjust these rules to even out
competition as deemed necessary.
c) Other than the above mentioned rules and regulations, If
you are legal at your track, you are legal here, bring your
rule book! You will not be allowed to run if you don't have
your home track rule book! NO EXCEPTIONS!
IF IT DOESN'T SAY YOU CAN DO IT IN ANY OF THESE RULES, YOU
CAN'T!
These and all other rules and regulations are subject to
change at OWS discretion.
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2006 Street Stocks
Any item of questionable nature should not be
assumed legal, said items should be approved by OWS officials
prior to event. The race director shall be empowered to permit
minor deviation, impose any further restrictions that in their
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 an OWS officials.
Their decision is FINAL.
DEFINITION: The word "Stock" will mean unaltered
and as originally produced. OEM equipment only unless
otherwise noted. Subject to track approval.
A. SAFETY:
Approved driver's side window net with quick-release mechanism
securely attached to roll cage is mandatory. Driver must be
able to enter or exit out both doors through window openings.
Drivers must be able to see out rear window. It is mandatory
that driver's helmets meet Snell SA 1995 or more recent
standards, and that drivers wear driving suits or fire
resistant material that effectively covers the body from neck
to ankles and wrist. It is highly recommended that drivers
wear complete full coverage fire resistant underwear and
mandatory full coverage fire resistant gloves, (shoes are
highly recommended). All cars will be equipped with a 3"
wide seat belt, two piece shoulder harness and crotch strap
with metal-to-metal central release. It is mandatory that all
drivers use safety neck brace (horse collar). This system must
be in good condition with a three-year maximum dating.
Officials have final say. Restraint system must be securely
attached to roll cage structure. Upper seat belt mount must be
attached or lap over no less than 1" lower than the cut
out in the seat where the belts come through. An approved head
type restraint will be located directly behind driver's head
with driver seated normally. ALUMINUM RACING SEATS MANDATORY!
5 LB. Extinguisher mandatory. Must be mounted in driver's
reach, and driver able to remove if necessary. On board fire
system highly recommended! All roll bars within reach of
driver must be padded; including feet and leg area. (No water
pipe insulation) All other required safety equipment and
specifications not already addressed here are addressed in
Section 3 of this rule book.
B. CAR CONSTRUCTION:
a) Any U.S. manufactured passenger car or truck body (On car
chassis only!) No convertibles, 4-wheel drive or subcompact
cars .b) Minimum of 105" wheel base c) All body panels must
be near stock in appearance, and contour of replaced panels.
C. BODIES:
a) Performance or Five-Star bodies are allowed. The body
cannot be offset from centerline of tread width. No wedge
shaped body's, stock steel roof & b pillars only! No wrap
around windows. Fenders and quarter panels may be aluminum,
fiberglass, or steel. Must be stock appearing! Deck lid, tail
panel, and hood may be aluminum. Air cleaner can not protrude
thru hood, must be covered.
b) No intermixing of car and truck suspensions or frames.
c) Stock type nose only, must be complete. Tail light panel
must be complete from bumper to trunk lid. Deck lid will be
accessible 12" and width of body. Truck beds must be
covered in steel or aluminum only. Fuel cell must be
accessible 24"x 32" hatch.
d) No spoilers, rudders, or jacked up decks. Skirting must not
interfere with ride height gauge. Must have stock appearing
bumpers in stock location, round or square tube bumpers must
be covered. Aluminum bumpers ok. No sharp edges. If it can cut
a tire, it can't compete!
e) A 4-post roll cage is mandatory! Cage must have 3 left side
horizontal bars and 2 left side vertical bars that connect
horizontal bars down to frame rail. Must also have 2 right
side horizontal bars and at least 1 vertical bar that connects
horizontal bars to right side of frame rail. Roll cage must be
no less than 1 3/4" tubing, .095 wall thickness for
entire roll cage (May be randomly checked!) No black iron
pipe, no galvanized pipe. Driver side of car must have an
1/8" steel plate that extends from left front cage post
to left rear cage post and from top horizontal door bar down
to frame rail this is mandatory! Must be welded to frame and
cage bars. All welding must be done in a professional like
manner subject to approval. SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY!
f) Radiators: Any type may be used providing it does not alter
the hood or body sheet metal. All radiators must be in front
of the engine and must not protrude through the hood. Radiator
reinforcement must be behind grill. Overflow hose must exit
into 1 gallon catch can. NO ANTI-FREEZE! A FINE AND/ OR
SUSPENSION IF CAUGHT! Catch can must not be in driver's
compartment.
g) A stock appearing steel firewall must be sealed from engine
compartment. A stock appearing steel floor pan must extend to
the rear roll cage,. Minimum 20 gauge steel. Rear firewall
must be all steel and sealed from trunk area. ALL firewalls
and patches must be made from a minimum 20-gauge steel NO High
interiors (Passenger side) Everything must be sealed. No
mirrors.
h) All added weight must be painted white and approved
mounting. 1/2" bolt.
i) All glass except windshield, must be removed from car.
Lexan may be used in place of windshield. Windshields
MANDATORY.
j) Driver side floor pan must be covered or replaced with 1/8
thick steel plate. Front cage post to rear cage post must be
welded, or bolted in . Minimum width of drivers seat
mandatory!
k) Two DRIVE SHAFT hoops or chains on the front and rear of
DRIVE SHAFT. DRIVE SHAFT must be painted white. NO ALUMINUM OR
CARBON FIBER.
l) Any car not meeting these requirements will be subject to
weight penalties at the discretion of the officials. m) Front
and rear tow hooks must be secured to bumper or frame. Chain
loop must be large enough to accommodate wrecker hook. Must be
adequate for car weight.
D. BATTERY:
a) Must NOT be located in the driver's compartment.
b) One 12-volt battery only,(checked randomly) Covers
recommended.
c) Battery Disconnect will be located to the right side of
driver, accessible to driver and safety crew and clearly
marked ON-OFF.
d) Battery must be securely mounted in car, NO BUNGEE STRAPS.
E. BRAKES:
a) Must have four (4) wheel brakes and all four (4) wheels
operating at all times
b) NO made for racing brake parts. Stock parts only!
Interchanging stock parts allowed.
c) Stock master cylinders and pedals only. No dual master
cylinders. No brake shut off valves. No anti-lock brakes.
d) Adjustable prop valves (brake bias) OK. Front to rear only.
e) Stock steel calipers, single piston only. No aftermarket
calipers.
f) No traction devices. Hydraulic or electronic.
F. CARBURETOR:
a) One 2-barrel Holley only. Manufacturers #4412 unaltered,
except for removal of choke horn, choke shaft, and butterfly.
Must have circular shaped venturies. No grinding, throttle
shafts, plates, or screws. No exceptions.
b) A maximum, 1" thick carburetor adaptor plate, must be
removable from carburetor for inspection.
c) NO opening in intake manifold to atmosphere other than
carburetor, No opening in carburetor to atmosphere other than
its inlet.
G. GENERAL APPEARANCE AND CAR NUMBERS:
a) Cars must reflect high degree of professionalism. Cars must
be finished in detail, including plating of body holes, neat
appearing decking, etc. Body must conform to stock contour and
design. Cars must have available space for contingency and
track sponsors.
b) The numbers must go in the following areas:
1. Between the wheels or on rear quarter panel.
2. On the roof, so it can be read from the outside of the
track.
c) Must appear on both doors 18" high with a minimum
3" stroke. They may also appear on the rear quarter
panels using same measurements. Driver's name will appear over
both doors or the lower most portion of both driver and
passenger doors. Car # must appear on upper right hand corner
of windshield as well as back bumper panel. 6" stroke
minimum. For more information on Car numbers, see Section 1
Paragraph 3 of this rule book.
d) All drivers must reflect a high level of professionalism.
Drivers are expected to maintain a clean and neat personal
appearance. Driver's are expected to have clean and well
maintained fire suits. If requested, drivers are expected to
comply with patches being neatly affixed to there fire suit.
All drivers are responsible for the conduct and appearance of
their crew members.
H. DIFFERENTIAL:
a) Rear ends must be stock or may be welded. 9" or
floaters allowed. Must have stock suspension mounts for make
of chassis and suspension links. No heims or tubular arms. No
offset rear and tubes must be equal length. No aluminum center
section, steel hubs and rotors only!
b) Trailing arms may be relocated on axle but must not be
adjustable
I. ENGINE AND WEIGHT:
a) Stock engines. Any stock passenger car casting blocks, by
same manufacturer as chassis.
b) Cast iron straight plug heads only.
c) No grinding or altering casting number on heads or blocks.
d) Edelbrock aluminum intake only. Approved numbers: 2101,
2116, 2121, 2176, and 2181. No alterations to intake of any
kind. No adapter or spacers plates between intake and cylinder
heads allowed. Intake must bolt directly to cylinder head.
e) Roller rockers allowed, no shaft type systems. Stud girdles
allowed. No roller cams or lifters.
f) Stock type ignition only, 12-volt system. No amplifiers, no
external ignition box, no electronic or manual operated timing
devices (Will be randomly checked.
g) Starters must be in working order at all times.
h) 3200 lbs. 360 CI maximum.
3300 lbs. 361 to 390 CI maximum.
3400 lbs. Over 391 CI
All weights will be the minimum before qualifying, heat races
and B-main. A one pound per green flag lap allowance below the
minimum will be allowed after the feature event only. No
exceptions and No tolerance. All weights are with driver in
car. Remember!! the track scales are the
official scales.
i) Cars with a wheelbase of 111" or less, add 50 lbs.
j) Maximum 55.0% left side weight.
k) Maximum rear weight 50.0%.
l) OWS officials will adjust the weight of cars to even
competition if necessary.
m) ENGINE LOCATION: Forward most spark plug hole in line or
ahead of the upper ball joint checked on driver's side.
J. EXHAUST:
a) Stock cast iron manifolds or drop headers allowed. No step
headers or 180 degree headers allowed. Must be 1 5/8"
tube from flange to collector( 8" max.) Max. 2 1/2"
exhaust pipe (Min. 24") allowed from manifold/header
collector to muffler adaptor. NO brzezinski exhaust systems.
b) Exhaust must all exit under engine to the rear of driver's
compartment.
c) Exhaust will be securely mounted with hangers.
d) Working Mufflers are mandatory. Must meet 100 DB at track
side.
K. FRAME:
a) Full frames may be shortened to 105" minimum. (GM/GM,
FORD/FORD). Tube tail-sections are allowed from the centerline
of the rear end to the rear bumper. No stacking, notching,
lowering, or raising frame rails. No off-set subs front or
rear. No exotic frame modifications. Any frame plating or
tubing attached below stock frame rails will be considered the
frame.
b) Unibody frames must retain stock frame rails and suspension
mounts. Some plating of stock frame rails allowed. No tubular
frames, no aluminum frames or subs.
c) All frames may be notched for fuel pump clearance, exhaust
clearance, and oil pan (Rear sump clearance only).
d) Any car not meeting these requirements will be subject to
weight penalties at the discretion of the officials.
L. FUEL SYSTEM:
a) Pump or Racing Gasoline only.
b) No Nitrous Oxide systems allowed.
c) Fuel cells mandatory; must have a steel container.
d) No fuel lines or Transmission lines in the driver's
compartment.
e) Gas caps secured by means of chain to the car.
f) Must have fuel cell guard made of 1 3/4" .095 wall
thickness tubing. Welded between rear frame rail and must
extend down to bottom of cell.
M. SUSPENSIONS-FRONT AND REAR:
a) Must match make of car. Ford/Ford, GM/GM, etc.
b) No cutting, bending, heating, welding, or modifying of any
front suspension or steering components. Must be STOCK (Refer
to definition)
c) Stock components only! Interchanging of stock components
allowed as long as STOCK suspension mounts are used. No
aluminum parts. No rack and pinions. No tubular control arms.
No heims other than steering column supports.
d) Stock steel type shock (PRO, AFCO, CARRERA, or QA1) in
stock location. Welded end, rubber mounted only! NO external
reservoir.
e) No tubular or made for racing sway bars, stock sway bars
only.
f) Front springs must be in stock location and have same type
of mounting as OEM 4" minimum spring diameter. Screw
cups allowed, Jack bolts allowed in REAR ONLY. No driver
operated jacking devices.
g) Minimum 5" ride height. Checked with driver in seat of
car.
h) Control arm mounts on housing only may be moved.
i) No adjustable suspension links. I.e. ball joints, trailing
arms, etc. No multiple mounting holes.
j) Any car not meeting these requirements will be subject to
weight penalties at the discretion of the officials.
N. TIRES/WHEELS:
a) American Racer 265/60D15 or MMA take-offs allowed.
b) No tire softening agents allowed or other foreign matter.
c) Checked by dyrometer reading and /or "sniffer"
(Randomly checked)
d) Steel wheels max. 8" wide only (Randomly checked)
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