Enjoying yourself at South Sound Speedway is just as important as the Rules that you must follow while participating in an event at the speedway. Please read and understand the General Rules, as well as the Rules that are specific to your Racing Class. Please remember that the Safety Rules are to keep You, your fellow Drivers, your Crew, all the Track Workers and Staff, as well as the Spectators safe at all times.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Driver of each car represents to the Promoter and all others, that his car has satisfied all applicable rules, including but not limited to safety rules, whenever such Driver participates in any warm-up, practice, or competitive laps.
The Driver of each car is also completely responsible for all actions of Crew Members, Sponsors, or all else signed under their number.
If you have any complaints, disputes, problems, or questions, only the Driver and Crew Chief, Driver and Car Owner, or Driver and one representative from your team may approach an Official, in a civil manner, to resolve the situation. Any other Crew Members doing so will be subject to fines, probations, suspensions, and the Driver disqualified. Competitors are reminded they are racing before the paying public the same as the other classes.
All participants are expected to take pride in being part of South Sound Speedway's Weekly program. Auto racing entertainment is what we have to offer and we will not tolerate the lack of professional attitude, conduct or appearance of car, Driver, Crew or others involved.
All parts or components deemed by the Technical Officials to be non-stock will be prohibited. Use of prohibited parts may result in fines, probation, suspension, loss of that night’s points and/or disqualification to the Driver, Crew Member, and/or Owner.
Any prohibited or illegal part found would become the property of South Sound Speedway. The South Sound Speedway officials will determine what is to become of the prohibited or illegal part once the entire race season has been completed.
All construction rules will be decided by South Sound Speedway Technical Officials. Their decision will be final on all construction rules. Burden of proof on any concern will be the responsibility of the Driver and Car Owner.
These rules are a guideline. Contact the South Sound Speedway Technical Officials for final approval of your racecar.
All South Sound Speedway divisions are designed to promote greater interest in stockcar competition, and to enable those with moderate means to participate in the South Sound Speedway season.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. South Sound Drivers must have a membership and be a minimum of 16 years of age. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. All Drivers and Crew Members between 14 - 17 years of age must present a notarized release to South Sound Speedway before they will be allowed in the pit area.
3. Releases signed by individuals under 21 years of age are not valid in the State ofWashington.
4. All Drivers, Car Owners, Crew Members, and/or others must be registered members of South Sound Speedway in good standing.
5. All entrants must have a valid South Sound Speedway pit pass. ENTRANTS MUST WEAR THEIR PIT BAND AT ALL TIMES.
6. A Driver may not attempt to qualify more than one car in a single event. A car may only make one (1) qualifying attempt at a single event. A Driver must drive the car that he has qualified. NO DRIVER CHANGE AND NO CAR CHANGE AFTER QUALIFYING. Racing starts at qualifying.
7. You will be allowed to have a maximum of two (2) Drivers per car and still have the car earn the points. Both Drivers must be registered. These Drivers are not eligible for Rookie of the Year as a team, but are eligible as individuals. You must sign in as Driver at the pit gate, and only you can drive the car that night. If you fail to register as the Driver for the night, your car will not receive points or money.
PROTEST, APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS:
1. All manner in which protests and appeals must be made, shall be governed by the Class rulebook.
2. Any complaints, disputes, questions, or problems must be directed, by the Driver or the registered Car Owner to the Race Director.
3. Protests, as to an official decision, must be submitted in writing, by the Driver or registered Car Owner to the Race Director within 20 minutes of the official decision being levied. Only a Driver or registered Car Owner in the same class may submit a protest.
4. If a South Sound member who is a competitor believes that another competitor has or will obtain a significant unfair advantage by some action that the member believes is in violation of the rules, the member may protest such action to a South Sound Speedway Official. The protest must be made in writing by the competitor (or his or her Car Owner) within Ten minutes after the checkered flag is displayed signifying the completion of the race. For a protest involving the chassis or chassis parts, the protest must be accompanied by a $75.00 protest fee. For a protest involving the engine, the protest must be accompanied by a $150.00 protest fee. The Race Director shall decide whether the matter is protest able, and if so shall decide the protest as promptly as possible, and shall inform the parties to the protest of the decision A decision that the matter is not protest able is final and non-appeal able. In deciding the protest, South Sound Speedway Officials may take whatever action deemed appropriate to further the interests of fairness and finality in competition results. Such action includes, but is not limited to, revising the official race results, imposing penalties (disqualification's, suspension, fines, and/or loss of finishing position(s) in the event), awarding or subtracting of points, or taking no action. Their decision is final. If the protest is allowed, the money will be reimbursed to the person protesting. If the protest is disallowed, the money will go to the person being protested, less $25.00 for chassis or $50.00 for the engine, for administrative fees.
RUNNING & DRIVING RULES:
1. It is the responsibility of each race team to have in their possession, a current set of rules for the division they are participating in. If a race team member disputes the rules, and that team does not have a current set of rules in their possession or in their pits, then a $25.00 fine will be assessed for each race they do not have them.
2. The Race Director will be the sole authority in the pits concerning the running of the races. The Race Director and the Starter/Flagger will be in charge of on-track competition. The Race Director will handle all protests.
3. Officials will establish the race event procedures; starting positions, length, frequency and administration of all events and programs. When the tech director's decision is rendered it will be final and binding. The race may be shortened due to time allotted or weather and once the race has passed the half waypoint, it will be an official race.
4. Any complaints, disputes, questions, or problems must be directed, by the Driver or registered Car Owner, to the Race Director immediately following the nights events. If any member of the team approaches the tower or stands at the bottom yelling up at the window they will receive a minimum $300 fine and face possible suspension.
5. When asked to remove a part or tear down for tech inspection and you refuse, you are subject to a fine, probation, disqualification, and/or suspension.
6. Protests, complaints, disputes, or problems ARE NOT TO BE MADE TO THE TIMERS, RECORDERS, SCORERS, OR ANNOUNCERS.
7. Any Driver stopping on the racing surface to argue with an Official, in regards to an Officials decision, will be automatically disqualified from the event and will be subject to fines, probations, and suspensions.
8. Any Driver or Crew Member who is injured or involved in an accident must submit to a check by the medical attendants. Any Driver involved in a serious accident will not enter or re-enter a race until approval to do so is given by Officials and medical attendants. Medical transportation from the racetrack to the hospital is the competitors’ responsibility.
9. Drivers’ meeting is mandatory. Driver must attend. If the Driver cannot attend the Drivers’ meeting, he/she can have a substitute attend for him/her as long as he/she approves it with the Official in charge of the meeting – prior to the start of the meeting.
10. Spotters must be in the spotter’s tower 5 minutes prior to the start of all races including dashes
11. Permission must be obtained from the Race Director or Technical Director before any practice and or safety laps, other than the designated practice time may be taken. All cars MUST go through Tech prior to entering the racing surface each race day. All cars will run under the approval of the Technical Inspectors.
12. Any unauthorized persons entering onto the racing surface during race conditions will result in a disqualification, penalty, fine, or suspension, to the person and affiliated Driver.
13. Any competitor or Crew Member, who has a pit band, partakes of any alcoholic beverage, stimulating, depressing, or tranquilizing drugs or is otherwise under the influence will result in disqualification and a minimum fine of $500.00 along with a suspension.
14. Any competitor or Crew Member who participated in a fight in the pits, or on the race track, or on the premises, will result in a minimum of $500.00 fine, probation, suspension, and/or loss of points and positions in the event. STAY IN YOUR OWN PITS! ANY DRIVER OR CREWMEMBER THAT GOES INTO SOMEONE ELSE’S PITS, YELLING OR WITH ANY KIND OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!! YOUR CAR WILL BE LOADED AND YOU WILL NEED TO LEAVE THE RACE TRACK PREMISES.
15. Any competing car, whose speed has been reduced to the point where it could cause a safety problem, may be removed from the racing surface at the option of the Officials.
16. QUALIFYING: All Drivers will draw numbers when they go through tech prior to entering the racing surface to determine the qualifying order. All cars will qualify to determine points and heat race starting positions, mains will either start points inverted and the previous week’s winner at the rear, or with an invert and the points leader and previous week’s winner behind the invert. The championship race will be started on the current point standings entering the night fully inverted with the exception of cars with less than 15% of the leaders points starting at the rear. All cars will qualify on championship night to determine starting positions for the trophy dash, heat races, and points. Points will be awarded for qualifying, heat races, and main events. In the event that qualifications are not completed due to weather or other adverse conditions, cars will line up for all races from the previous weeks point standings. Championship night will be double points.
17. If there is a tie in qualifying times, the first car out to qualify with the tied time will receive the higher qualifying position. The second, third, etc cars out that tie will follow the higher qualifier in the order they went out. After qualifying, the top 18 cars will be locked in. The top two (2) cars from the B-Main will transfer to the A-Main. The Promoter has the option to add an additional car as a Promoters choice.
18. Time trails, may consist of two (2) consecutive timed laps. If you pit after one (1) timed lap, you will not be permitted to re-time. If you do not time in with your class, you will receive one (1) qualifying lap. If you are given two (2) laps by the Flagman, in all fairness, your second lap will be disallowed. If you are unable to qualify, you will be required to start at the back of the slow heat and main event. If your transponder is not installed you will receive 1 lap, if it is installed and not working you will receive 2 laps but be the last car out for your class.
19. The winner or top 3 from the previous race will be inverted at the back of the main event.
20. TROPHY DASH: If you qualify for the Trophy Dash – you MUST participate. If you choose not to participate in the Trophy Dash, you will loose all qualifying points for that night and start in the back of your main event. EXCEPTION: If you have a problem, you must approve it with BOTH the Race Director and the Technical Director in order to be excused. 1st dash must be ready at the time of the National Anthem.
21. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: If you are competing for Rookie of The Year, and you run more than five (5) races in your division and/or an upper division, in any year, you are not eligible to compete for Rookie of The Year in the future. Example: You ran in the Street Stock series in 2012 and now you are going to compete in the Hobby Stocks in 2013.
22. Any car continuously unable to start under its own power may be liable for a penalty or disqualification from the event or from the complete program.
23. Any Driver or Crew that does not take their car to the line-up grid, when requested to by the Officials, may be required to start at the back of the line-up or forfeit that event. It is not our job to get you lined up. There are schedules and line up’s posted at the infield concession. DON’T BE LATE!
24. If a car is dead on the track, when racing is in progress, the Driver must stay in the car with seat belts fastened until the race is stopped, except in case of a fire or rollover. Failure to comply may result in a penalty, disqualification, and/or suspension.
25. No racecars will be allowed on the track until the track has been opened for official practice or racing. When you do enter the track stay against the wall until after the flag stand.
26. No person shall be permitted to ride on the outside of a racecar, tow vehicle or trailer at any time.
27. No speeding in the pits. You must use caution while driving in the pit area or you will be subject to a fine or suspension. No donuts, burnouts, etc. allowed. We need to keep the pits safe for Drivers and all others.
28. ORIGINAL START: You must take the Green Flag at the start of the main event in order to compete in that main event. You may not come out once the race has started, you will be black flagged and parked if you do so.
29. On the original start of any race, Drivers must stay double file at pace car speed until after the apex of 3 and 4 where the leader picks up the pace, and may not pass until you cross the start/finish line at the flag stand. If you pass prior to this spot, you will receive a black flag. The front row will have 2 attempts at a good start if they fail to do so they will be moved to the back row and the 2nd row will move up.
30. On any start of a race, if a car drops out, the line will move up. Example: If a car on the inside row, say the third place car, falls out of line and cannot start the race, then that row only will move ahead. Same as if the sixth place car falls out, then only the outside row will move ahead.
31. RE-START: On a non cone re-start, you must stay in line, single file, until the green flag is displayed. At that time, you can only pass to the RIGHT until you cross the start/finish line. If you fall out of line or pass to the left, you will receive the black flag.
31A. COMMITMENT CONE RE-STARTS: All main event restarts will involve the use of the commitment cone. When the running order on the track is satisfactory the yellow light will flash going into turn 3, indicating the cone is on the track. You must stay single file and commit to either above or bellow the cone as you get to it. If you hit the cone you may be black flagged. Once you pass the cone you are committed to that lane and may not change. You will receive 2 to green as you pass under the flag stand. Cars involved in the caution, Lucky Dog winner, and lap down cars may not use the outside lane with cone restarts. On cone restarts the leader should pick the throttle up in turn 3 and 4, and not break forward momentum.
32. GREEN FLAG: On any start or re-start, you will always receive the green. If the Race Director does not like the start, he will then throw the yellow, and re-start the race. 34. YELLOW FLAG: When a yellow flag or yellow lights comes on, you will slow and maintain your position, you may not pass, failure to do so will result in being put to the back of the field. Under each caution, yellow laps will NOT count. No racing back to the yellow. If you are unsure what position you are in, pull up beside the Driver in question and wait for the Officials to direct you to your proper restart position. If you are involved in or cause a caution, you go to the rear of the field. If you stop to avoid the wreck (caution) and were not involved in or caused the caution, you will get your position back. Race Director’s discretion applies. If you stop on the track to draw a yellow you will receive a black flag. If you are involved in a wreck stay in your car and drop the window net to signify you are ok. Exception fire.
35. RED FLAG: Cars must come to a complete, safe stop. Drivers are not allowed to move their car off the track on a red flag. Drivers may exit the track, only by permission of an Official or when the track goes to a yellow condition. Failure to abide by this rule will result in a two (2)-lap penalty, fined, probation, disqualification, and/or suspension. Repairs or service of any nature or refueling will be permitted when the race is halted due to a red flag only to cars already in the pits or cars allowed to exit the track by an official.
36. BLACK FLAG: You must make a stop and go penalty. If under caution when you receive the black flag, you will be held at re-entry until the green flag comes out or a satisfactory penalty has been served. Two (2)black flags in one (1) event will result in a disqualification from that event.
37. MIRROR DRIVING RULE: Mirror driving or blocking will not be tolerated. First time – Black flag warning, Second time – Black flag, Third time – parked for the night.
38. Drivers are to notify the Technical Officials, Pit Stewards, or the Race Director, immediately of any changes in the starting grid. Example: car broke; want to start in the back.
39. POINTS: If there is a tie in the point’s standings, all ties will be broken using the greatest number of firsts. If a tie still exists, the number of seconds, thirds, etc will be used in the same manner, until the tie is broken.
40. The top four (4) cars and drivers from each main event must come straight to the Technical area after their main event or immediately after their trophy presentation. Failure to do so is an automatic disqualification for that race.
The fourth place car must pull up to the technical area; exit the car, put up the window net and leave the car alone. You may take stagger and air pressures only. Any removal of hood or deck lid, etc, without the Technical Director’s approval, will be an automatic disqualification.
AMENDMENTS:
1) A competitor may protest a crate engine 1 time every 6 races. A competitor can only have their engine protested 1 time every 6 races. The track may pull an engine any time. The protest fee for a crate engine will be as follows. $400 for the dyno, $100 for the delivery to and from the dyno “that $500 is non refundable” and $500 for the protest. $1000 total cash only. If the engine is deemed legal the owner keeps the $500. If its deemed Illegal the protester gets the money back. The only people allowed at the dyno are the technical director, the race director, the dyno operator, and the driver in protest or the car owner in protest. NOT BOTH.
2) The protester in any protest does not buy the right to see the part in protest, only the right to have it further examined by the technical director. All judgments will be final.
SOUTH SOUND SPEEDWAY
2013-2017 SUPER LATE MODEL RULES
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER:
The rules and/ or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptance requirements for such auto racing events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND / OR REGULATIONS.
These rules and regulations are intended as a guide for the conduct of auto racing at South Sound Speedway and are in no way a guarantee against injury, or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or others.
The Race Director and/or Technical Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications or rules herein, or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS OR RULES.
Any interpretation of, or deviation from these specifications or rules is left to the discretion of the Race Director and/or Technical Officials. Their decision will be final.
1. COMPETING MODELS:
(A) Any 1999 through current American made sedans or coupes. Minimum wheelbase 101”. Percentages must be maintained before the event, a weight allowance for fuel will be given if scaled following the main event. Raceceivers will be mandatory.
(B) Cars must weigh 2700lbs crate engine or 2900lbs open engine minimum and 58% maximum left side weight with Driver. Engine must be located between the front frame rails. Crate cars Open engine cars will receive 1 timed lap in qualifying.
(C) Fabricated front clip maximum tread width is 67” at center of the spindle.
(D) Stock front clip or replacement stock clip using stock lower a arms maximum tread width is 69” at center of the spindle.
(E) ALL Super Late Model cars will be required to have a transponder on their car. You can buy it or rent it from Race Car Supply. Transponder will be located 15 inches back from center of rear axel to leading edge of transponder.
2. BODIES:
(A) Bodies must be stock appearing ABC fiberglass or aluminum; all bodies must maintain original ABC dimensions. Must be installed in a professional manner and meet manufactures guidelines. AR Bodies muscle car body and non ABC stock appearing may run ie: 99 - 2003 monte carlo ect. No exotic wedge type or homemade bodies allowed.
(B) Minimum 47” roof height required, measured 10” back from top edge of the front windshield. Maximum 35” quarter panel height at rear of panels. Maximum 15” ground clearance at rear quarter panels and rear bumper cover. The nose must maintain stock shape with no alterations.
(C) The outside of the front nose can be a maximum of 1-1/2” past the outside of the front tires.
(D) Hood must fit in original position and maintain the original configuration. A minimum of four (4) hood pins at the leading edge of the hood and two (2) hood pins or hinges at the trailing edge. All body parts and panels must be fastened securely and in a manner acceptable to Technical Officials.
(E) A non-adjustable rear spoiler, not to exceed a maximum of 6-1/2” off the deck lid and no more than a maximum of 60” wide (width measured at the rear of the spoiler). The spoiler must be mounted with no less then 1/4” bolts and flat washers (No pop rivets or screws allowed), and mounted no further rearward than the trailing edge of the stock dimension trunk, and must be centered on the rear of the car. Spoiler can be constructed of aluminum or 1/4” Lexan. The top of the spoiler cannot be more than 41-1/2” off the ground. It is mandatory that the top 3-1/2” full length of the rear spoiler on all cars is 1/4” thick, flat, clear Lexan. No rudders, front braces, or forward mounting wire. Maximum 3/4” roof rails ok.
(F) No decals on spoiler of any kind allowed.
(G) The rear deck lid must be able to be opened for inspection purposes. Positive metal fasteners must be used on the right and left sides of deck lid.
(H) Cowl opening must be no larger than 2-1/2” x 20”.
(I) No streamlining allowed, no under and/or belly pans allowed.
(J) All cars must have complete bodies; bodies must be in top quality condition. All bodies must be acceptable to Technical Officials.
(K) Windshield is mandatory, minimum of 1/8” Lexan. Side port windows and rear windows allowed and must use a minimum of 1/8” Lexan. Must have three vertical braces inside the windshield spaced at least 6” apart and centered. Must be welded or bolted with a minimum of 1/4” bolts and flat washers to the roof hoop and the dash. Materials permitted are 3/4” x .065 tubing, 1/8” x 1” flat bar or 1/2” solid.
(L) All cars must have a dashboard, and be a minimum of .035 steel or aluminum.
(M) Driver's floorboard must be a minimum .090 steel plate. All interior panels inside the perimeter of the Drivers compartment must be fabricated with a minimum .030 steel and must be welded. All panels outside the main cage may be fabricated with either .030 steel or aluminum. All panels must seal to left and right side body panels. No holes permitted between firewalls and Driver's compartment.
3. SUSPENSION:
(A) Independent front suspension of steel construction is mandatory, with articulated upper and lower control arms.
(B) Stock front clips may be notched and boxed for clearance on either the top or bottom of the cross member, but only one side. NO LIGHTENING HOLES PERMITTED.
(C) Rack and pinion steering allowed.
(D) Rear suspension may be either a two (2)-link truck arm style, a three (3)-link type suspension or a four (4)-link with two (2) upper arms.
(E) All coil springs must be heavy duty steel, must be 2-1/2” minimum OD for coil over cars and 5” minimum OD forbig spring cars. You don’t have to run the same size spring front to rear ie: Coil over frontbig spring rear is ok. Only 1 spring may be run per corner of the car, no double stacked springs.
(F) No suspension adjusting, weight adjusting, track bar, or top link adjusters devices allowed within reach of the Driver while inside the car.
(G) Type of shock absorber is optional, one (1) per wheel. No electronic shocks. Adjustable shocks ok. A spec sealed QA1 shock will be an optional shock either steel or aluminum body. Spec shock must be sealed by Race Car Supply, and remain un-altered. Spec shock may be removed for tech inspection at any time. Spec shock will be given a 10 lbs per shock weight break ie: Crate car with all 4 spec shocks weighs 2660lbs.
(H) Bump stops ok
(I) Hydraulic brakes are mandatory. Brakes must be in good working order on all four (4) corners
(J) The rear ends must meet the following requirements: Floater 9" or quick changes mandatory, no cambered housings, and drive plates must be one (1) piece with a single internal spine. Steel or aluminum tubes allowed. Grease fittings are not permitted on drive plates or axle caps. Max rear camber on level pad is 1.5 deg RR and 3/4 deg LR.
4. TIRES AND WHEELS:
(A) Wheels: Maximum 10” wheels permitted. Must be approved for racing Aero, Circle, Bassett etc. No remanufactured or homemade wheels. No bead lock wheels permitted or extreme beads.
(B) Tires: South Sound Speedway approved tire - American Racer 10”, EC84 Tire. No tire softening allowed.
(C) You will qualify and start the race on the same 4 tires.
(D) If you have one (1) tire go flat after qualifying and you have to replace it, you will be allowed to use a new tire and not loose your starting position for the main event. If you have two (2) or more tires go flat after qualifying and you have to replace them, you will be allowed to use new tires, but you will start in the back of your main event. If you have a cut or flat tire due to suspension rubbing on the tire after qualifying and you have to replace it, you will be allowed to use a new tire, but you will have to start in the back of your main event. If you have a flat tire once you have entered or gone through tech for your main event, and you have to replace it, you will be allowed to use a new tire, but you will start in the back of your main event.
(E) You may purchase extra tires at any time for practice. Used practice tires may be used in place of your new tires per night.
5. COMPRESSION ENGINE 2900LBS:
(A) Open engine rule: Must use a V8 cast iron block or factory GM LS series aluminum block example: LS1 LS3 LS7 or CT525. "The aluminum block is not lighter and is not as strong". Must use a single carbureted intake size of carb optional, or electric fuel injection. This engine rule will remain unaltered until at least October 31st 2017. The reason for this rule is to allow a more reliable engine, with equivalent power to be built for a fraction of the cost of the old rules. Any engine will be allowed in any body.
(B) Open engine Cubic inch, cylinder head, camshaft, carburetor, electric fuel injection, are all optional. Port and polish ok. No alcohol/methanol, gasoline only.
(C) All cars will be allowed a 2” engine setback. Ford and Mopar cars are allowed 3". Engine setback will be measured from the farthest forward Left side spark plug hole to the centerline of the ball joint. No tilting or angling of engine. A 10" minimum crankshaft height must be retained.
(D) Must use a working clutch, minimum 5.5 inch diameter.
6. CRATE ENGINE OPTION:
(A) Sealed crate engine rule: The GM 604 crate engine will only be the only crate engine allowed receiving the 200lbs weight break. Engine must remain factory stock unaltered per gm 88958604 specs. An aftermarket rod approved by cope brothers will be allowed in rebuilt engines (253)531-1776.
(B) The GM crate engine is allowed in any body. GM to Ford, GM to GM, GM to Dodge, etc.
(C) NO aftermarket harmonic balancers allowed. You may use the GM 6-3/4” harmonic balancer, part # 12551537, or the GM harmonic balancer that comes with the crate engine.
(D) It is mandatory to use the GM valve springs, part # 12551483, and 1.5 ratio rocker arms, part # 12367345, on all GM sealed crate engines.
(E) It is mandatory for all crate engines to use the 650 CFM Holley, part # 0-80541-1 carburetor. The carburetor and/or any carburetor components (i.e.; boosters, throttle plates, throttle body, throttle shafts, metering blocks, etc.) must remain stock in appearance and match all factory dimensions. Alterations to the carburetor and/or any carburetor components will not be permitted. Only Holley replacement and/or service parts will be permitted in carburetor rework. Carburetors and/or carburetor components machined from billet materials will not be permitted. The Technical Director reserves the right to confiscate any competitor’s carburetor.
(F) 1 inch max height strait cut spacer allowed between carburetor and intake. No taper.
(G) The Technical Director reserves the right to impound, inspect, replace, and/or have an independent engine builder inspect and test any competitors crate engine at any time.
(H) Any team found to have tampered with any engine seals will be subject to disqualification from the event, loss of all points, suspension, and/or other penalties issued from the Technical Director. Any seals that, in the judgment of the Technical Director, have been tampered with and/or altered will result in the engine being declared ineligible for competition. In order for the crate engine to be eligible for further competition, it must be inspected and re-sealed by an authorized crate engine re-builder, at the expense of the team. If the GM sealed Crate Engine, part # 88958604 is found to be more than 3% above its factory rated 400 hp (3% = 412 hp), or its factory rated 400 ft lbs of torque (3% = 412 ft lbs of torque), will result in the engine being declared ineligible for competition. Factory stock GM crate engine oil pan part #25534354.
(I) The Technical Director may impound the ineligible engine for further inspection and/or return it to an authorized crate engine re-builder, at the expense of the team, for re-certification. If, at the conclusion of testing, the engine has been declared altered, modified, or tampered with, the offending team(s) will be subject to disqualification from the event, loss of all points, fines, suspensions, confiscation of the engine, an indefinite suspension and/or additional fines and penalties as deemed appropriate by the Technical Director.
(J) Minimum clutch diameter of 5.5 inches. No ceramic clutches. No stainless headers.
7. TRANSMISSION:
(A) A transmission is mandatory, either a manual Two (2) speed, three (3) speed, or four (4) speed with a reverse working gear, or an automatic with a working reverse gear. All transmissions are subject to the Technical Official’s approval. No five (5) speed (or greater) transmissions. No Bert/Brinn/Falcon type transmissions.
(B) Must have steel scatter shield when using over 7-1/4" diameter clutch assembly. Automatic transmissions may use reinforced belting of 3/8" minimum thickness material. Entire transmission hump, to the end of the transmission, must be covered if belt material is used. Belt material must be securely fastened.
(C) A one-piece steel or aluminum drive shaft is permitted and must be painted white. Drive shaft must be surrounded by either two (2) 360 degree solid steel straps no less that 2" x .125 or chain 1/4" thick or cable 1/4" thick and be placed not more than 12" from each universal joint and fastened to the floor or cross member. No carbon fiber driveshafts.
8. ROLL CAGE & CHASSIS:
(A) ROLL CAGE:
1. A Roll cage is required. Roll cage minimum 1 3/4 " x .095 round ERW or DOM tubing. Roll cage must have main hoop, roof hoop, two (2) A-Post bars, dash, and main hoop spreader bars and main hoop diagonal bar. Minimum of three (3) door bars on Left side. Left side door bars must radius out to within 1" of the door skin. Door bars must be tied to frame at center. An upright brace between each door bar shall be welded into place. Right side door bars may run straight between hoops instead of curving out to bodyline. Bars must be of the same material as roll cage and similarly gusseted. It is mandatory that a 10 gauge steel plate completely covering all of the left side door bars – front to rear, top to bottom and be solidly welded in place.
2. Roll bars in Driver’s area must be padded.
(B) CHASSIS:
1. Mainframe rail structure of chassis, defined as the primary structure to which the roll cage center section mounts to must be constructed of steel having a minimum perimeter of 10" (2" x 3" etc.) and be a minimum .120 wall thickness in that portion of the frame contained within the wheelbase. Front and rear sub frame sections extending from the center section must also be 10" perimeter members, but may have a minimum wall thickness of .083. If the frame rails are 12" perimeter, (3" x 3") minimum wall thickness may be .090.
2. Mainframe rails or clip sections may not be pierced, drilled, or otherwise altered for reducing weight. Absolutely no holes will be tolerated in the mainframe rails or sub frames except to facilitate component attachment and/or brackets.
3. Mainframe rails shall be configured so the rails are located within the outside track width area of the car. If a lead rail extends outside the mainframe rail, it may not extend outside a longitudinal line projected between the outside vertical surfaces of the wheels.
7. SAFETY:
(A) FUEL CELL:
1. The use of a commercially manufactured, rubberized or Kevlar fabric, bladder style fuel cell is mandatory. NO PLASTIC FUEL CELLS ALLOWED. The maximum capacity, including filler spout and overflow vent check valves is 22 gallons. Filler spout and overflow check valves are required. No materials other than standard foam supplied by the fuel cell manufacturer are permitted to make the fuel cell meet the 22-gallon capacity. Minimum ground clearance is 10".
2. Fuel cell container is required. The fuel cell must be enclosed in a container of not less than 22 gauge steel.
3. Fuel cell and fuel cell container must be fastened to the frame in a recessed frame support as far forward in the trunk area and at an equal distance between the frame rails.
4. Fuel cell and the fuel cell container must be secured with 1” x 1” x .065 steel tubing. Not less than two (2) lengthwise, and two (2) crosswise, and two (2) across the top, evenly spaced at the top and must bolt to container support frame. The support frame must have two (2) tubes that are welded to and extend between the left and right frame rails. Three (3) tubes must be evenly spaced across the recessed well (front to rear). These tubes must be welded to the cross support tubes and extend down the front side, rear side, and under the fuel cell container. If the fuel cell container has a bolt-on top, it must be bolted together with a minimum of 1/4” diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 4” apart. If the fuel cell container has a bolt in end panel, it must be fastened together with a minimum 10/32” diameter screws with nuts spaced a maximum of 4” apart. No sheet metal screws or pop rivets are to be used to secure to top or end panel of a fuel cell.
5. A protective bar, minimum 1 3/4" x .090 must extend below the rear frame section behind the fuel cell. This protective bar must be as wide at the rear frame rails and extend as low as the bottom of the cell with two vertical uprights evenly spaced between the frame rails and attached to the rear cross member. Two (2) support bars; one (1) located on each corner must angle upwards and be welded to the rear frame rails.
6. A reinforcement plate, of not less than 14 gauge (0.078) inch thick magnetic flat steel, must be installed behind the fuel cell container. The plate must extend the entire width and height of the fuel cell container. The plate must be welded in the spaces between the rear cross member and/or the cross bracing at the rear of the rear sub frame. It must be welded with a 1” weld, spaced a maximum of 4” apart.
7. All fuel lines must be under the car or encased in metal pipe or conduit with no connections through the Drivers compartment.
8. No exotic and/or fuel additives allowed. Fuel will comply with ASTM D4814, Standard Specification for Automotive Spark Ignition Fuel. No electric fuel pumps, no fuel cooling devices, no NOS, no Oxygen bearing agents, no Nitro, no HRB-11.
(B) SEATS:
Only approved, custom manufactured, aluminum seats are permitted, Minimum .090 thickness required. Halo seats highly recommended. It is also recommended that all seats have padded rib protectors and seat leg extensions on both sides. A padded headrest is mandatory. Seat and belts must be mounted to the roll cage, not the floor pan. Four (4) Grade 8, 1/2" bolts, and flat washers must be used.
(C) BELTS:
A quick release lap belt no less than 3" wide is required. Both ends of the lap belt and both ends of the shoulder harness must be fastened to the roll bar with Grade 8 bolts not less than 1/2" in diameter. The shoulder harness and lap belts must be bolted so that the ends of the belts move freely. Shoulder harness must be no less than 3" wide and must come from behind driver's seat max 3” below the drivers shoulders or less than 10 degree’s. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used. A center (crotch) or submarine belt must be mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom. Where the belt passes through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled and/or padded to prevent cutting. All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with an approved quick release buckle. Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date. If a HANS device is being used, then the HANS style seat belts may be used.
(D) HELMETS:
It will be mandatory for ALL Drivers to wear a helmet carrying a valid, orange SA2005 or newer, standard Snell sticker,or a sfi 31.1 rating at all times while on the racing surface. NO motorcycle helmets and NO “M” Snell sticker helmets. Helmets must accompany the car at time of all inspections. It is strongly recommended that all Drivers record blood type and RH factor, plus any major medical allergies to adhesive tape label to outside back of helmet. Helmet rule may be revised when the new snell rating comes out. 2005 helmets would then be void.
(E) CLOTHING:
Drivers must wear an approved Nomex or Proban driving suit at all times when the car is on the track. Driving suits must effectively cover entire body and meet a minimum sfi 3.2A/1 rating. It is strongly recommended that the Drivers wear Nomex underwear, headgear, socks, gloves and shoes made of fire resistant material.
(F) WINDOW NET:
A nylon window screen is mandatory; the window screen must be a rib type, made from 3/4" wide nylon material with a maximum of 1-3/4" square opening between the ribs. The minimum window screen size shall be 22" wide by 16" high. It must release from top with seat belt type latches, and it must be fastened to the roll cage top bar and highest Drivers door bar on the cage. All window net mounts must be welded to the roll cage.
(G) FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
It is mandatory to have an on-board, pressurized, fire extinguisher system. This cylinder must contain a minimum of five (5) lbs of fire extinguisher agent visibly designated on the label, of the Halon 1211, Halon 1301, dupont FE-36, or equivalent type. It is required that each car have, within the Drivers reach, a manually controlled push or pull knob which activates the fully charged fire extinguishing pressurized cylinder with a visible, operating pressure gauge. This fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the frame and/or roll cage structure and must not use hose clamps, worm drive clamps, duct tape, or cable ties. The gauge must be easily visible for the Technical Official to read. It is mandatory that all entrants have in their pits, at all times, a fully charged 10 lb. Class B fire extinguisher, showing current inspection certificate and a visible operating pressure gauge.
8. GENERAL RULES:
(A) An ON/OFF ignition switch will be installed within reach of the driver when belted in the car. The on/off switch will be clearly marked. A MASTER on/off switch must be located on the roll bar directly behind the driver and accessible from the outside and must kill power to the entire car.
(B) Car must have securely fastened working muffler with exhaust exiting behind the driver. Maximum sound level is 95 decibels at 100 Feet. Will be strictly enforced.
(C) Ballast weight must be securely attached to mainframe or major cross member structure with a minimum of two (2) 3/8” bolts. Must be painted white and display car number. Must be in block form of no less than five (5) lbs. No ballast/weight shifting devices allowed. No "outrigger type" ballast weight brackets. No dumbbell or weight lifting weights allowed. Competitors that loose ballast will be fined up to $5 per pound.
(D) Battery may not be mounted in the Drivers compartment. Battery must be securely bolted to a mounting structure.
(E) Electric fuel pumps allowed with oil pressure shut off switch.
(F) No onboard record keeping devices, or wiring permitted.
(G) No traction control devices of any kind allowed.
(H) Super Late Model cars must be registered by South Sound Speedway and will be assigned a number. Call SHELLY CHASE AT 360-264-1692 for number. Last years numbers will be reserved until the January registration meeting, at which time the numbers will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Numbers are to be displayed on the car as follows: A minimum 24" high by 3" wide number is required on both door areas. A Minimum 30" high by 3" wide number is required on the roof of the car readable from the right side of the car. All cars must have a 5” number on the top right hand corner of the windshield and/or right head light cover. All numbers must be legible with paint schemes approved by South Sound Speedway. Sponsors names and lettering must not interfere with the car numbers. No Metallic or reflective numbers are allowed. They must be able to be seen at night across the track. South Sound Speedway retains the right to approve commercial or editorial messages on competing cars. Suggestive or rude remarks are not permitted on cars.
(I) Rainout Policy: NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If ANY car takes the track for practice, there will be only a half rain check given. Full rain check only if cars have not taken the track.
(J) ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO INTERPRETATION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS, ANY EQUIPMENT THAT THE OFFICIALS CONSIDER EXOTIC OR NOT IN THE INTENT OF THE RULES WILL BE CONSIDERED ILLEGAL FOR COMPETITION. IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS, THE RULES MAY BE ADJUSTED TO CREATE A BALANCE IN COMPETITION OR FOR SAFETY REASONS.
SOUTH SOUND SPEEDWAY
2013-2015 STREET STOCK/SPORTSMAN RULES
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER:
The rules and/ or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptance requirements for such auto racing events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND / OR REGULATIONS.
These rules and regulations are intended as a guide for the conduct of auto racing at South Sound Speedway and are in no way a guarantee against injury, or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or others.
The Race Director and/or Technical Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications or rules herein, or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS OR RULES.
Any interpretation of, or deviation from these specifications or rules is left to the discretion of the Race Director and/or Technical Officials. Their decision will be final.
This class combines the existing Street Stock car with the former Limited Late Model/Sportsman type car in an effort to create bigger fields of cars and a more exciting race for fans and drivers. There is a significant difference between cars however the speeds and lap times should be very similar with the weight difference and the tire. Weight may need to be adjusted to create a fair balance in competition.
1 A. COMPETING MODELS STREET STOCK:
(A) Open to all American made, steel bodied hard top sedans or coupes. No station wagons, jeeps, four wheel drives, convertibles, pick-up trucks, or trans axle type cars will be allowed. Minimum wheelbase is 101”. Percentages must be maintained before the event, a weight allowance for fuel will be given when scaled following the main event. All cars must weigh 3100 lbs minimum weight with Driver, maximum 56% left side weight. Maximum 67” tread width measured at center of spindle.
(B) ALL Street Stock cars will be required to have a transponder on their car. You can buy it or rent it from Race Car Supply. Transponder must be mounted 15” from the center of the rear end to the leading edge of the transponder. Raceceivers will be required
(C) The GM sealed crate engine, part # 88958604 must conform to the Super Late Model crate engine rules, and weigh 3050 lbs minimum, and use an unaltered Holley 80541-1 or80541-2 Carburetor.
(D) A Street Stock car may add any or all of the following parts for a 50lbs addition. Weight Jacks, Out board pro WB series shocks, Aftermarket Upper A Plates and any length Upper A Frame, and a Slapper style 1 piece sway bar max 1 ¼ inch.
1 B. COMPETING MODELS SPORTSMAN:
(A) Open to all American made sedans or coupes. No station wagons, jeeps, four wheel drives, convertibles, pick-up trucks, or trans axle type cars will be allowed. Minimum wheelbase is 101”. Percentages must be maintained before the event, a weight allowance for fuel will be given when scaled following the main event. All cars must weigh 3200 lbs minimum weight with Driver, maximum 56% left side weight. Maximum 69” tread width measured at center of spindle. 10” wheels may be used with 8” tire. Minimum 4" ride height.
(B) ALL Sportsman cars will be required to have a transponder on their car. You can buy it or rent it from Race Car Supply. Transponder must be mounted 15” from the center of the rear end to the leading edge of the transponder.
(C) The GM sealed crate engine, part # 88958604 must conform to the Super Late Model crate engine rules, and weigh 3150 lbs minimum, and use an unaltered Holley 80541-1 or80541-2 Carburetor.
2 A. BODIES STREET STOCK:
(A) Bodies must be steel and must remain stock appearing. After market front and rear bumper covers allowed. Fiberglass or plastic front fenders and hood allowed. Aluminum doors allowed. Must have stock appearing steel roof, rear quarter panels, and deck lid “The only exception are cars that took points in the last 2 seasons at SSS including but not limited to the 56,33,05 cars. All body parts will remain in tact. Wheel opening may be trimmed for tire clearance only. Front inner fenders, hood, trunk lid, roof and door inner panels may be removed. All other interior panels including trunk (except to fit fuel cell) must remain stock. Must have stock or fab steel front firewall, (full length from side to side) min 22 gauge steel. Firewall must be in stock location on frame. Must have stock floor pan from firewall to rear seat floor. May remove sections of passenger side floor for exhaust, etc., but must retain complete center hump section. Rear firewall made of .035 minimum sheet metal from side to side is mandatory.
2 B. BODIES SPORTSMAN:
(A Bodies must be fiberglass or aluminum; all bodies must maintain original dimensions. Bodies must be installed in a professional manner and meet manufactures guidelines. No exotic wedge type or homemade bodies allowed.
(B) Minimum 47” roof height required, measured 10” back from top edge of the front windshield. Maximum 35” quarter panel height at rear of panel. Maximum 15” ground clearance at rear quarter panels and rear bumper cover.
2 C. BODIES STREET STOCK & SPORTSMAN:
(A) All cars must have complete bodies. Front and rear spoilers are permitted, must be stock or aftermarket parts. Use of Homemade front air dams and nose pieces (in front of fenders) allowed. No wedge noses allowed. Air dams and side skirts must have a minimum ground clearance of 4”. Body may be welded to frame. All bodies must be acceptable to Technical Officials.
(B) Hood must fit in original position and maintain the original configuration. A minimum of four (4) hood pins at the leading edge of the hood and two (2) hood pins or hinges at the trailing edge. Hood scoops are allowed. All body parts must be fastened securely and in a manner acceptable to Technical Officials.
(C) A stock and/or aftermarket non-adjustable rear spoiler, not to exceed a maximum of 10” in height off the deck lid. The spoiler must maintain the same contour as the rear of the car, must be mounted with no less then 1/4” bolts and flat washers. No pop rivets or screws allowed, and mounted no further rearward than the trailing edge of the stock dimension trunk, and must be centered on the rear of the car. Spoiler can be constructed of aluminum or 1/8” Lexan. It is mandatory that the top 5” full length of the rear spoiler on all cars is 1/8” thick, flat, clear Lexan. Rudders, braces, wires, and forward mounting brackets permitted and must be mounted with no less then 1/4” bolts and flat washers. No pop rivets or screws allowed.
(D) NO decals on spoiler of any kind allowed.
(E) The trunk must be able to be opened for inspection purposes. Positive metal fasteners or pins must be used on the right and left sides of trunk.
(F) It is mandatory to have a full dashboard if stock dash is removed.
(G) No streamlining allowed, no under and/or belly pans allowed.
(H) Front radiator protection hoops are allowed but cannot extend any further ahead than the front grill.
(I) Windshield is mandatory, but may be replaced with minimum of 1/8” Lexan. Side port windows and rear windows allowed and must use a minimum of 1/8” Lexan. Must have a minimum of two (2) – three (3) recommended – vertical braces inside the windshield spaced at least 6” apart and centered. Must be welded or bolted with a minimum of 1/4” bolts and flat washers to the roof hoop and the dash. Materials permitted are: 3/4” x .065 tubing, 1/8” x 1” flat bar or 1/2” solid.
(J) All flammable material must be removed, along with chrome strips, door handles and ornaments, etc.
(K) All glass must be removed with the exception of the stock front windshield. This includes headlights, taillights, etc.
(L) You may have a left side maximum 4” round mirror that cannot protrude outside the bodyline of the car. The inside mirror can be a maximum of 17” x 3”.
(M) All cars must have bumper mounted in stock location. Front and rear bumpers must have straps either welded or bolted flush to the quarter panels or fenders.
3 A. SUSPENSION STREET STOCK:
(A) All working suspension must be stock. All components must be unaltered OEM for the make, model, and year of the car. All steering components must be stock for the make, model, and year of the car. Tie rods may be reinforced. Rear control arms must remain stock unaltered for the make, model, and year of car and must remain in stock location. All bushings must remain in stock location. Polyurethane, Teflon, etc. suspension bushings are optional. Heavy-duty ball joints are permitted. No adjustable ball joints permitted. Generation 3 camaros/firebirds and similar vehicles must retain the factory strut/shock tower and rear section of the inner fender in the original factory location but may be tied into the front hoop.. The inner fender must be attached to the fire wall in the original location. Towers may not be leaned, angled or moved in any direction. All original factory mounting points must be maintained. The top center portion of the tower inside of the factory (3) mounting points may be removed. Adjustable plates may be used as long as plates are mounted on tower at original factory mounting points. Pan hard bar must use stock mounts and mounting location holes, Torque arm must be in factory location. Upper A Frame mounts may be relocated, but stock shock location retained. Tubular 8.5”, 9” or 9.5” upper A frames may be used.
(B) Frames must remain stock for make, model, and year of car. No frame alterations allowed. No alterations to lower height or gain suspension travel. Minimum ride height of frame and all components is 5” with Driver out of the car.
(C) Rated or Racing springs allowed, minimum 5” coil. Springs must remain in the stock location and mounting points. Adjustable lowering block. Adjustable spring spacers allowed in spring. NO Jacking Bolts allowed. NO weight controlling devices of any sort allowed. Cars with pre existing rear weight jacks may double nut and tack weld so non adjustable at the track. Leaf spring sliders ok.
(D) Any stock mounted steel shock permitted in stock location. NO BUMP STOPS
(E) Car will have brakes in good working condition on all four corners of the car. No aftermarket rotors or calipers. Calipers must be stock oem cast iron. Rear disc brakes ok with stock cast iron calipers. Aftermarket pedals and master cylinders may be used.
(F) Rear ends may be stock production OEM. Steel ford 9” rear ends will be allowed in all cars. Floaters are allowed. Spools, mini spools or welded gears only. No limited slip or posi-type rear ends allowed. Add 50Lbs for GM lockers, Detroit lockers, Goldtracks, etc. Total 3150 Lbs. No Aluminum 3rd members. No Aluminum tubes.
(G) No cambered rear ends allowed.
(H) Non 9” rear ends Right rear axle must be aftermarket of 1541L alloy or better. Must have receipt of proof of what axle you have for Technical inspection. You may be asked to pull the axel. Lug studs must be a minimum 1/2” diameter, five studs per wheel. Lug stud threads must fill entire threaded body of lug nut. C-Clip eliminator kits for rear axles allowed.
(I) Wheels: Maximum 10” steel wheels permitted. Must be approved for Circle, Bassett, Aero, etc. No remanufactured or homemade wheels. No bead lock wheels permitted or extreme beads.
(J) TIRES: Goodyear 8" may be used until June 1st 2013, then will use an American Racer EC84 8" sold at RCS.
3 B. SUSPENSION SPORTSMAN:
(A) Any fabricated car with a stock front clip allowed.
* This clarification is to include fabricated front clips. As long as the front inner pivot points are not wider than a stock Camaro front clip and the springs are sitting in the unmodified spring pockets of the unmodified lower “A” Arm. Height adjustment of the inner pivots is not allowed. They too must match the Camaro. Front spring angles must be vertical within reason. Director must approve. The intent of this rule is to allow replacement clips i.e. Howe, Lefthander etc. If the clip has multiple holes simply tack weld a washer utilizing the desired holes.
(B) Stock front clip may be modified for height of engine on top of cross member and in spring pocket areas. MUST use Stock Type Lower “A” Arms, no modifications except shock mounts and screw in ball joints.. Director must approve.
(C) Pro WB series shock only. Steel body, non rebuild able, non adjustable. No coil over's.
(D) Floater rear end mandatory. Quick change with spool allowed, Locker type add 50lbs
(E) Steel spindles mandatory, Wide five Hubs allowed. Aftermarket calipers ok.
(F) Steering box with aftermarket drag link and Pitman arm ok, Aftermarket Rack and Pinion allowed but add 50lbs in front of the lower ball joint. 25lbs on each side is ok.
(G) Rear suspension type optional. Leaf springs and 4 links ok, 3 link may only use 1 single solid top link bar “no spring or biscuit style” and only 1 piece trailing arms. Pan hard bar or J bar ok.
(G) One piece sway bar only, maximum 11/4 inch. No 3 piece bars. No rear sway bar.
4.ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION STREET STOCK:
(A) Stock production V-8 cast iron engines only. OEM block only. No Dart/Bow tie ect.
(B) All engines must be mounted in stock location or most forward spark plug in line with the lower ball joint. Must be centered between the frame rails.
(C) Stock OEM cast iron heads or World Products S/R, Or Dart SS 10024370 heads must be used. No port matching, porting, polishing or deburring of port and/or combustion chamber. No angle milling of heads. No Bowtie, angle plug, truck, marine, motor home, or aftermarket heads. Vortec heads may be used.
(D) Any unaltered 2-barrel or 4-barrel intake manifold only. No port matching, porting, polishing, or deburring or runners. Cast iron exhaust manifolds or Conventional Headers are permitted, Max 15/8” no step headers.
(E) CARBURETOR: 4412 Holley 500 cfm 2 bbl required on all engines factory 361 cu in and above. 4150 Holley 750 cfm 4 bbl with max 1 11/16” base plate allowed on all engines factory size 360 cu inch and below. Choke horn may be removed on all carbs, pro form center sections ok on 4150. No fuel injection or electric fuel pumps allowed. Maximum 1” spacer and/or adapter permitted between the carburetor and intake manifold. Carburetor must have an air cleaner on at all times. Maximum air filter element size 4” x 16”. K & N filters allowed. No foam air cleaners. No devices of any kind that direct or duct air to or from the air filter allowed.
(F) Electronic distributors are permitted, must be stock type housing, equipped with a magnetic pick up, gear driven and mounted in stock location. No magnetos allowed.
(G) NO traction control.
(H) Oil coolers permitted, but must not be mounted in the Drivers compartment.
(I) Transmissions will be stock unaltered OEM. No aftermarket transmissions and/or parts. Transmissions must be bolted directly to engine or bell housing without alteration. No aluminum or alloy fly wheel. Reverse gear must be in working order. All transmissions are subject to the Technical Official’s approval. Minimum 5.5 inch clutch.
(J) Must have steel scatter shield or reinforced belting of 3/8” minimum thickness material. Entire transmission hump, to the end of the transmission, must be covered if belt material is used. Belt material must be securely fastened. If using 7.25 or smaller clutch then aluminum bell housing is ok.
(K) Drive shaft and universals must be similar in design to standard factory production. Shaft must be steel. No aluminum drive shafts allowed. Must be painted white and be a minimum of 2 3/4” in diameter. The drive shaft must be surrounded by either two (2) 360 degree solid steel straps no less than 2” x .125 or chain 1/4” thick or cable 1/4” thick and be placed not more than 12” from each universal joint and fastened to the floor or cross member.
4.B ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SPORTSMAN:
(A) Stock production V-8 cast iron engines only. OEM block only. No Dart/Bow tie ect. Wet sump only.
(B) All engines must be mounted with a 1 inch maximum set back from the furthest most forward spark plug to the center of the lower ball joint, and within 1 inch side to side.
(C) Stock OEM cast iron heads, Bow Tie, World Products S/R, Or Dart SS 10024370 heads must be used. No port matching, porting, polishing or deburring of port and/or combustion chamber. No angle milling of heads. No other aftermarket heads, No VORTEC BOWTIE. OEM Vortec heads may be used.
(D) Any unaltered 2-barrel or 4-barrel intake manifold only. No port matching, porting, polishing, or deburring or runners. Headers are permitted.
(E) CARBURETOR: 4412 Holley 500 cfm 2 bbl required on all engines factory 361 cu in and above. 4150 Holley 750 cfm 4 bbl with max 1 11/16” base plate allowed on all engines factory size 360 cu inch and below. Choke horn may be removed on all carbs, pro form center sections ok on 4150. No fuel injection or electric fuel pumps allowed. Maximum 1” spacer and/or adapter permitted between the carburetor and intake manifold. Carburetor must have an air cleaner on at all times. Maximum air filter element size 4” x 16”. K & N filters allowed. No foam air cleaners. No devices of any kind that direct or duct air to or from the air filter allowed.
(F) Electronic distributors are permitted, must be stock type housing, equipped with a magnetic pick up, gear driven and mounted in stock location. No magnetos allowed.
(G) NO traction control.
(H) Oil coolers permitted, but must not be mounted in the Drivers compartment.
(I) Transmissions will be stock unaltered OEM. No aftermarket transmissions and/or parts. Transmissions must be bolted directly to engine or bell housing without alteration. No aluminum or alloy fly wheel. Reverse gear must be in working order. All transmissions are subject to the Technical Official’s approval. Minimum 5.5 inch clutch.
(J) Must have steel scatter shield for clutches over 7.25 inch. Entire transmission hump, to the end of the transmission, must be covered if belt material is used. Belt material must be securely fastened. If using 7.25 or smaller clutch then aluminum bell housing is ok.
(K) Drive shaft and universals must be similar in design to standard factory production. Shaft must be steel. No aluminum drive shafts allowed. Must be painted white and be a minimum of 2 3/4” in diameter. The drive shaft must be surrounded by either two (2) 360 degree solid steel straps no less than 2” x .125 or chain 1/4” thick or cable 1/4” thick and be placed not more than 12” from each universal joint and fastened to the floor or cross member.
5. ROLL CAGE:
1. A roll cage is mandatory. It must be fabricated with a minimum of 1 3/4” x .095 round ERW or DOM tubing. Roll cage must have main hoop, roof hoop, two (2) A-post bars, dash and main hoop spreader bars and main hoop diagonal bar. Minimum of three (3) door bars on each side. Left side door bars must radius out to within 1” of the door skin. It is mandatory that a 10 gauge steel plate completely cover all left side door bars from front to rear and top to bottom, and be solidly welded in place. Removal of left inner door panel optional. Right inner door panel may be gutted if door bars extend past inner door panel. Roll cage legs must be attached to the frame rails and not to the floor pan. Dash bar must go over top of the steering column. A minimum of two (2) bars must extend from the top of the main cage, through the rear firewall, to within 6” of the rear cross member of the frame. Front hoop is allowed, must be a minimum of 1 3/4” x .095 and cannot extend past the front grill. All overhead welds must be gusseted. Rear frame rails must remain stock and complete.
2. Roll bars in Driver’s area must be padded.
6. SAFETY:
(A) FUEL CELL:
1. The use of a commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory. The maximum capacity, including filler spout and overflow vent check valves is 22 gallons. Filler spout and overflow check valves are required. The fuel cell vent must exit out of the trunk area on the left rear side of the car. No materials other than standard foam supplied by the fuel cell manufacturer are permitted to make the fuel cell meet the 22-gallon capacity. Minimum ground clearance is 10".
2. Fuel cell container is required. The fuel cell must be enclosed in a container of not less than 22 gauge steel.
3. Fuel cell and fuel cell container must be fastened to the frame in a recessed frame support as far forward in the trunk area and at an equal distance between the frame rails.
4. Fuel cell and the fuel cell container must be secured with 1”x1” x .065 steel tubing. Not less than two (2) lengthwise, and two (2) crosswise, and two (2) across the top, evenly spaced at the top and must bolt to container support frame. The support frame must have two (2) tubes that are welded to and extend between the left and right frame rails. Three (3) tubes must be evenly spaced across the recessed well (front to rear). These tubes must be welded to the cross support tubes and extend down the front side, rear side, and under the fuel cell container. If the fuel cell container has a bolt-on top, it must be bolted together with a minimum of 1/4” diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 4” apart. If the fuel cell container has a bolt in end panel, it must be fastened together with a minimum 10/32” diameter screws with nuts spaced a maximum of 4” apart. No sheet metal screws or pop rivets are to be used to secure to top or end panel of a fuel cell.
5. A protective bar, minimum 1 3/4" x .090 must extend below the rear frame section behind the fuel cell. This protective bar must be as wide at the rear frame rails and extend as low as the bottom of the cell with two (2) vertical uprights evenly spaced between the frame rails and attached to the rear cross member. Two (2) support bars; one (1) located on each corner must angle upwards and be welded to the rear frame rails.
6. A reinforcement plate, of not less than 14 gauge (0.078) inch thick magnetic flat steel, must be installed behind the fuel cell container. The plate must extend the entire width and height of the fuel cell container. The plate must be welded in the spaces between the rear cross member and/or the cross bracing at the rear of the rear sub frame. It must be welded with a 1” weld, spaced a maximum of 4” apart.
7. FUEL LINE: If your fuel line runs through the Driver’s compartment, then the outside of the fuel line MUST be painted RED or wrapped with RED duct tape. Take a BLACK marker and write on the outside clearly and in big letters, three (3) or more places: “FUEL LINE”. Fuel line may be run under car but must be mounted away from exhaust and moving suspension.
8. No exotic and/or fuel additives allowed. Fuel will comply with ASTM D4814, Standard Specification for Automotive Spark Ignition Fuel. No electric fuel pumps, no fuel cooling devices, no NOS, no Oxygen bearing agents, no Nitro, no HRB-11.
(B) SEATS:
Only approved, custom manufactured, aluminum seats are permitted, Minimum .090 thickness required. It is recommended to use a containment seat. Leg extensions on both sides also recommended. A padded headrest is mandatory. Seat must be mounted to the roll cage, not the floor pan. A minimum of four (4) Grade 8, 1/2" bolts, and flat washers must be used.
(C) BELTS:
A quick release lap belt no less than 3" wide is required. Both ends of the lap belt and both ends of the shoulder harness must be fastened to the roll bar with Grade 8 bolts not less than 1/2" in diameter. The shoulder harness and lap belts must be bolted so that the ends of the belts move freely. Shoulder harness must be no less than 3" wide and must come from behind driver's seat max 3” below the drivers shoulders or less than 10 degree’s. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used. A center (crotch) or submarine belt must be mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom. Where the belt passes through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled and/or padded to prevent cutting. All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with an approved quick release buckle. Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date. If a HANS device is being used, then the HANS style seat belts may be used.
(D) HELMETS:
It will be mandatory for ALL Drivers to wear a helmet carrying a valid, orange SA2005 or newer, standard Snell sticker,or a sfi 31.1 rating at all times while on the racing surface. NO motorcycle helmets and NO “M” Snell sticker helmets. Helmets must accompany the car at time of all inspections. It is strongly recommended that all Drivers record blood type and RH factor, plus any major medical allergies to adhesive tape label to outside back of helmet.
(E) CLOTHING:
Drivers must wear an approved Nomex or Proban driving suit at all times when the car is on the track. Driving suits must effectively cover entire body and meet a minimum sfi 3.2A/1 rating. It is strongly recommended that the Drivers wear Nomex underwear, headgear, socks, gloves and shoes made of fire resistant material.
(F) WINDOW NET:
A nylon window screen is mandatory; The window screen must be a rib type, made from 1" wide nylon material with a maximum of 1-3/4" square opening between the ribs. The minimum window screen size shall be 22" wide by 16" high. It must release from top with seat belt type latches, and it must be fastened to the roll cage top bar and highest Drivers door bar on the cage. All window net mounts must be welded to the roll cage. WINDOW NET: Window net must be dated by the manufacturer, must meet SFI specifications, and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date.
(G) FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
It is mandatory to have a Dry charged 2-1/2 lb. minimum, with quick release fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the frame and/or roll cage structure and must not use hose clamps, worm drive clamps, duct tape, or cable ties. It may NOT be taped to the roll cage. Must be fully charged. The gauge must be easily visible for the Technical Official to read. Recommended on-board fire extinguisher system. It is mandatory that all entrants have in their pits, at all times, a fully charged 10 lb. Class B fire extinguisher, showing current inspection certificate and a visible operating pressure gauge.
7. GENERAL RULES:
(A) An ON/OFF ignition switch will be installed within reach of the driver when belted in the car. The on/off switch will be clearly marked. A MASTER on/off switch must be located on the roll bar directly behind the driver and accessible from the outside and must kill power to the entire car.
(B) Car must have securely fastened working muffler with exhaust exiting behind the driver. Maximum sound level is 95 decibels at 100 Feet. Will be strictly enforced.
(C) Ballast weight must be securely attached to mainframe or major cross member structure with a minimum of two (2) 1/2” bolts. It is strongly recommended that majority of the ballast weight be contained inside the frame rails. Must be painted white and display car number. Must be in block form of no less than five (5) lbs. No ballast/weight shifting devices allowed. No "outrigger type" ballast weight brackets. No dumbbell or weight lifting weights allowed.
(D) Battery may be relocated to inside of the car, but not in the trunk area. Battery must be isolated from fuel lines, must be enclosed in a protective container, and must be securely fastened to the floorboard. One battery permitted per car.
(E) No electric fuel pumps allowed.
(F) A one (1) gallon radiator overflow metal catch can must be installed on the right side of the firewall and attached to the radiator overflow. Vent line from catch can must exit on the lower right side of the windshield.
(G) No onboard computer, record keeping devices, or wiring permitted.
(H) No traction control devices of any kind allowed.
(I) Street Stock cars must be registered by South Sound Speedway and will be assigned a number. Call SHELLY CHASE AT 360-264-1692 for number. Last years numbers will be reserved until the January registration meeting, at which time the numbers will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Numbers are to be displayed on the car as follows: A minimum 24" high by 3" wide number is required on both door areas. A Minimum 30" high by 3" wide number is required on the roof of the car readable from the right side of the car. All cars must have a 5” number on the top right hand corner of the windshield and/or right head light cover. All numbers must be legible with paint schemes approved by South Sound Speedway. Sponsors names and lettering must not interfere with the car numbers. No Metallic or reflective numbers are allowed. They must be able to be seen at night across the track. South Sound Speedway retains the right to approve commercial or editorial messages on competing cars. Suggestive or rude remarks are not permitted on cars.
(J) Rainout Policy: NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If ANY car takes the track for practice, there will be only a half rain check given. Full rain check only if cars have not taken the track.
(K) ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO INTERPRETATION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS, ANY EQUIPMENT THAT THE OFFICIALS CONSIDER EXOTIC OR NOT IN THE INTENT OF THE RULES WILL BE CONSIDERED ILLEGAL FOR COMPETITION. IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS, THE RULES AND WEIGHT MAY BE ADJUSTED TO CREATE A BALANCE IN COMPETITION OR FOR SAFETY REASONS.
8.Amendments:
1. No roller cams except 604 crate engine.
2. Street Stocks may have 56% left side weight
3. Sportsman may have a 2" engine set back max.
SOUTH SOUND SPEEDWAY
2013 THRU 2015 HOBBY STOCK RULES
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER:
The rules and/ or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptance requirements for such auto racing events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND / OR REGULATIONS.
These rules and regulations are intended as a guide for the conduct of auto racing at South Sound Speedway and are in no way a guarantee against injury, or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or others.
The Race Director and/or Technical Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications or rules herein, or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS OR RULES.
Any interpretation of, or deviation from these specifications or rules is left to the discretion of the Race Director and/or Technical Officials. Their decision will be final.
1. COMPETING MODELS:
(A) Open to all American made, steel bodied hard top sedans or coupes. No station wagons, jeeps, four wheel drives, convertibles, pick-up trucks, or trans axle type cars. Minimum wheelbase 108” no Camaro/Firebirds. Percentages must be maintained before the event, a weight allowance for fuel will be given when scaled following the main event. Maximum 64 1/2” tread width measured at center of spindle. If it doesn’t say you can then you CAN’T
(B) ALL Hobby Stock cars will be required to have a transponder on their car. You can buy it or rent it from Race Car Supply. The transponders must be mounted on the right rear side of the frame. It must be mounted so that the leading edge of the transponder is 15” back from the center of the rear end axle tube. Raceceivers will be required.
(C) Cars must weigh a minimum 3250 lbs with a maximum 54% left side weight. Max 49% rear. A driver with 2 wins in a row will add 50lbs for the next 3 races. If that driver wins 2 more in a row add 50lbs again.
2. BODIES:
(A) Bodies must be OEM steel and must remain stock. All body parts will remain intact. Wheel opening may be trimmed for tire clearance only. Inner door panels and inner roof may be removed for roll cage installation only. Entire floor pan must remain stock as well as front and rear firewalls. Firewalls will be sealed with .035 minimum sheet metal. All inner panels including trunk lid and hood must remain stock. Front inner fenders may be removed. Stock hood and trunk hinges may be replaced by hood pins. Trunk floor may be removed for fuel cell clearance only. Fuel cell must be closed off from drivers compartment completely with minimum 18 gauge sheet metal. Stock core support may be replaced.
(B) Stock OEM front nose or only Five Star replacement front nose allowed. NO dirt track style noses. NO homemade front spoilers. Rear spoilers are NOT permitted. All cars must have complete bodies. Bodies must be top quality condition. Body May be welded to frame. Stock rubber mounting pads must be retained. All bodies must be acceptable to Technical Officials.
(C) The outside of the front nose can be a maximum of 1-1/2” past the outside of the front tires.
(D) Hood must close in the original position and maintain the original configuration. A minimum of four (4) hood pins at the leading edge of the hood and two (2) hood pins or hinges at the trailing edge. No hood scoops or bubbles allowed. All body parts must be fastened securely and in a manner acceptable to Technical Officials.
(E) It is mandatory that a full dashboard or dash bar be intact.
(F) The trunk must be able to be opened for inspection purposes. Positive metal fasteners or pins must be used on the right and left sides of trunk.
(G) Radiator protection hoops are allowed, but cannot be any further ahead than the front grill.
(H) No streamlining allowed, no under and/or belly pans allowed.
(I) All flammable material must be removed, along with chrome strips, door handles, ornaments, etc.
(J) All glass must be removed with the exception of the front windshield. This includes headlights, taillights, etc.
(K) Windshield is mandatory, but may be replaced with minimum of 1/8” Lexan. Side port windows are not allowed. Rear windows allowed but must use a minimum of 1/8” Lexan. Must have a minimum of two (2) – three (3) recommended – vertical braces inside the windshield spaced at least 6” apart and centered. Must be welded or bolted with a minimum of 1/4” bolts and flat washers to the roof hoop and the dash. Materials permitted are 3/4” x .065 tubing, 1/8” x 1” flat bar or 1/2” solid.
(L) You may have a left side maximum 4” round mirror that cannot protrude outside the bodyline of the car. The inside mirror can be a maximum of 17” x 3”.
(M) All bumpers must be stock type mounted in stock location. The rear bumper must have straps either welded or bolted flush to the quarter panels.
3. SUSPENSION:
(A) All working suspension must be stock. All components must be un-altered OEM for the make, model, and year of the car. All steering components must be stock un-altered for the make, model, and year of the car. Maximum 2” camber allowed on Right and max 1” on left. Tie rods may be reinforced. Rear control arms must remain stock un-altered for the make, model, and year of car and must remain in stock location. All bushings must remain in stock location. Aftermarket bushings may be used. Heavy-duty ball joints are permitted. No adjustable ball joints permitted.
(B) Frames must remain stock for make, model, and year of car. No frame alterations allowed. No alterations to lower height or gain suspension travel. Minimum ride height of frame and all components is 6” without Driver in the car. Wheelbase must be within 1/4'” of stock oem spec. Uni-body K member cars may run a 1 3/4” front hoop. 2 bars forward, 1 bar from hoop down and 1 bar across at the front.
(C) NO Rated or Racing springs allowed. Springs must be stock production and in the stock location. Nothing between spring coils. No spring spacers allowed in spring pockets. NO Jacking Bolts allowed. NO weight controlling devices of any sort allowed, steel leaf springs only. NO mono leaf and NO composite springs allowed. Minimum 4 (four) leafs per spring pack. Springs may but heated or cut.
(D) No racing shocks allowed. No re buildable or adjustable shocks allowed. Must be stock.
(E) Car will have brakes in good working condition on all four corners of the car. No aftermarket rotors or calipers. Calipers must be stock OEM cast iron. No rear disc brakes of any kind. No aftermarket proportioning valves and/or brake bias adjusting devices of any kind will be allowed. OEM master cylinder only.
(F) Rear ends must be stock production OEM for make, model, and year of car. No locked, welded, limited slip or posi-traction rear ends allowed. No shimming of spider gears allowed. Any car observed spinning both wheels on the track will be deemed illegal. C-Clip eliminator kits for rear axles allowed.
(G) Right rear axle is to be aftermarket of 1541L alloy or better. Lug studs must be a minimum 1/2” diameter, five studs per wheel. Lug stud threads must fill entire threaded body of lug nut.
(H) Wheels: Maximum 8” steel wheels permitted. Must be approved for Circle Track, Bassett, Aero, etc. No remanufactured or homemade wheels. No bead lock wheels permitted or extreme beads. May run one ¼ wheel spacer per corner.
(I) TIRES: Race Car Supply stamped 10” slick take off tires. $25 each includes mounting.
4. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION:
(A) Stock production V-8 or V-6 cast iron engines only max 360 cubic inch. Vortec block allowed. Cast iron blocks and cylinder heads only. No strokers allowed. Rods and crank must be stock OEM for engine block. No domed pistons allowed. Dished or flat top pistons only. Any flat tappet cam allowed. No inline 4-cylinder engines allowed. Straight 6-cylinder allowed. No stroked or de-stroked motors allowed. No roller or long slot rockers allowed. NO aftermarket performance parts allowed except oil pans. Aftermarket oil pans recommended. A 3/4 inch plug must be installed in oil pan for inspection, located on the LF so the crank numbers can be seen with a scope. Aftermarket power steering pumps allowed.
(B) All engines must be mounted in original stock factory location, using stock mounting hardware. No engine setback.
(C) Stock OEM cast iron heads must be used. No port matching, porting, polishing or deburring of port and/or combustion chambers permitted. No angle milling of heads. No Bowtie, angle plug, truck, marine, motor home, vortec, or aftermarket heads permitted.
(D) Any unaltered stock OEM cast iron 2-barrel or 4-barrel intake manifold only. Stock OEM cast iron exhaust manifolds only. Headers are NOT permitted. No port matching, porting, polishing, or deburring or runners. Maximum 2" exhaust exit port on manifold. Ramhorn exhaust manifolds are not permitted. Max exhaust size 2.5 inches i.d. Exhaust system must have a 12 inch section of 2 inch exhaust pipe in front of or behind each muffler.
(E) CARBURETOR: Stock OEM,Rochester two (2) barrel or Holly #4412 or 4412CT two (2) barrel, not to exceed 500 cfm. No HP or performance carbs. All carburetors must have an unaltered choke tower and you must be able to read the factory 4412 number clearly on the chock tower. No modifications, alterations, removal, or addition of any parts other than the removal of the choke plate. Maximum 1” spacer and/or adapter permitted between the carburetor and intake manifold. Carburetor must have an air cleaner on at all times. Maximum air filter element size 4” x 16”. No K & N filters allowed. No foam air cleaners. No devices of any kind that direct or duct air to or from the air filter allowed.
(F) Electronic distributors are permitted, must be stock type housing, equipped with a magnetic pick up, gear driven and mounted in stock location. No magnetos allowed.
(G) NO traction control.
(H) Oil coolers permitted, but must not be mounted in the Drivers compartment.
(I) Transmissions will be stock unaltered OEM. No aftermarket transmissions and/or parts. Transmissions must be bolted directly to engine or bell housing without alteration. Flywheel and single disc clutch assembly only, will be stock, unaltered OEM. No aluminum or alloy flywheels. No aftermarket, lightweight or multi-disc clutches allowed. No lockup converters, torque converter must be operational. Reverse gear must be in working order. All transmissions are subject to the Technical Official’s approval.
(J) Must have steel scatter shield or reinforced belting of 3/8” minimum thickness material. Entire transmission hump, to the end of the transmission, must be covered if belt material is used. Belt material must be securely fastened.
(K) Drive shaft and universals must be similar in design to standard factory production. Shaft must be steel. No aluminum drive shafts allowed. Must be painted white and be a minimum of 2 3/4” in diameter. The drive shaft must be surrounded by either two (2) 360 degree solid steel straps no less than 2” x .125 or chain 1/4” thick or cable 1/4” thick and be placed not more than 12” from each universal joint and fastened to the floor or cross member.
5. ROLL CAGE:
1. A roll cage is Mandatory. It must be fabricated with a minimum of 1 3/4” x .095 round ERW or DOM tubing. Roll cage must have main hoop, roof hoop, two (2) A-post bars, dash and main hoop spreader bars and main hoop diagonal bar. Minimum of three (3) door bars on each side. Left side door bars must radius out to within 1” of the door skin. It is mandatory that a 10 gauge steel plate completely cover all left side door bars from front to rear and top to bottom, and be solidly welded in place. Removal of left inner door panel optional. Right inner door panel may be gutted if door bars extend past inner door panel. Inner roof panel may be removed for roll cage clearance only. Roll cage legs must be attached to the frame rails and not to the floor pan. Dash bar must go over top of the steering column. All overhead welds must be gusseted. Cage may not protrude past either fire wall. No front/rear hoops. No Offset roll cages.
2. Roll bars in Driver’s area must be padded.
6. SAFETY:
(A) FUEL CELL:
1. The use of a commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory. The maximum capacity, including filler spout and overflow vent check valves is 12 gallons. Filler spout and overflow check valves are required. The fuel cell vent must exit out of the trunk area on the left rear side of the car. No materials other than standard foam supplied by the fuel cell manufacturer are permitted to make the fuel cell meet the 12-gallon capacity. Minimum ground clearance is 10".
2. Fuel cell container is required. The fuel cell must be enclosed in a container of not less than 22 gauge steel.
3. Fuel cell and fuel cell container must be fastened to the frame in a recessed frame support as far forward in the trunk area and at an equal distance between the frame rails.
4. Fuel cell and the fuel cell container must be secured with 1”x1” x .065 steel tubing. Not less than two (2) lengthwise, and two (2) crosswise, and two (2) across the top, evenly spaced at the top and must bolt to container support frame. The support frame must have two (2) tubes that are welded to and extend between the left and right frame rails. Three (3) tubes must be evenly spaced across the recessed well (front to rear). These tubes must be welded to the cross support tubes and extend down the front side, rear side, and under the fuel cell container. If the fuel cell container has a bolt-on top, it must be bolted together with a minimum of 1/4” diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 4” apart. If the fuel cell container has a bolt in end panel, it must be fastened together with a minimum 10/32” diameter screws with nuts spaced a maximum of 4” apart. No sheet metal screws or pop rivets are to be used to secure to top or end panel of a fuel cell.
5. A protective bar, minimum 1 3/4" x .090 must extend below the rear frame section behind the fuel cell. This protective bar must be as wide at the rear frame rails and extend as low as the bottom of the cell with two (2) vertical uprights evenly spaced between the frame rails and attached to the rear cross member. Two (2) support bars; one (1) located on each corner must angle upwards and be welded to the rear frame rails.
6. A reinforcement plate, of not less than 14 gauge (0.078) inch thick magnetic flat steel, must be installed behind the fuel cell container. The plate must extend the entire width and height of the fuel cell container. The plate must be welded in the spaces between the rear cross member and/or the cross bracing at the rear of the rear sub frame. It must be welded with a 1” weld, spaced a maximum of 4” apart.
7. All fuel lines that run through the Drivers compartment must be encased in metal pipe or conduit and wrapped with red tape and labeled fuel line for the safety crew. Fuel lines under the car must be safely secured away from exhaust and moving parts in metal casing.
8. No exotic and/or fuel additives allowed. Fuel will comply with ASTM D4814, Standard Specification for Automotive Spark Ignition Fuel. No electric fuel pumps, no fuel cooling devices, no NOS, no Oxygen bearing agents, no Nitro, no HRB-11.
(B) SEATS:
Only approved, custom manufactured, aluminum seats are permitted, Minimum .090 thickness required. It is recommended that all seats have padded rib protectors and seat leg extensions on both sides. A padded headrest is mandatory. Seat must be mounted to the roll cage, not the floor pan. A minimum of four (4) Grade 8, 1/2" bolts, and flat washers must be used.
(C) BELTS:
A quick release lap belt no less than 3" wide is required. Both ends of the lap belt and both ends of the shoulder harness must be fastened to the roll bar with Grade 8 bolts not less than 1/2" in diameter. The shoulder harness and lap belts must be bolted so that the ends of the belts move freely. Shoulder harness must be no less than 3" wide and must come from behind driver's seat max 3” below the drivers shoulders or less than 10 degree’s. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used. A center (crotch) or submarine belt must be mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom. Where the belt passes through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled and/or padded to prevent cutting. All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with an approved quick release buckle. Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date. If a HANS device is being used, then the HANS style seat belts may be used.
(D) HELMETS:
It will be mandatory for ALL Drivers to wear a helmet carrying a valid, orange SA2005 or newer, standard Snell sticker, or a sfi 31.1 rating at all times while on the racing surface. NO motorcycle helmets and NO “M” Snell sticker helmets. Helmets must accompany the car at time of all inspections. It is strongly recommended that all Drivers record blood type and RH factor, plus any major medical allergies to adhesive tape label to outside back of helmet.
(E) CLOTHING:
Drivers must wear an approved Nomex or Proban driving suit at all times when the car is on the track. Driving suits must effectively cover entire body and meet a minimum sfi 3.2A/1 rating. It is strongly recommended that the Drivers wear Nomex underwear, headgear, socks, gloves and shoes made of fire resistant material.
(F) WINDOW NET:
A nylon window screen is mandatory; the window screen must be a rib type, made from 3/4" wide nylon material with a maximum of 1-3/4" square opening between the ribs. The minimum window screen size shall be 22" wide by 16" high. It must release from top with seat belt type latches, and it must be fastened to the roll cage top bar and highest Drivers door bar on the cage. All window net mounts must be welded to the roll cage.
(G) FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
It is mandatory to have a Dry charged 2-1/2 lb. minimum, with quick release fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the frame and/or roll cage structure and must not use hose clamps, worm drive clamps, duct tape, or cable ties. It may NOT be taped to the roll cage. Must be fully charged. The gauge must be easily visible for the Technical Official to read. Recommended on-board fire extinguisher system.
It is mandatory that all entrants have in their pits, at all times, a fully charged 10 lb. Class B fire extinguisher, showing current inspection certificate and a visible operating pressure gauge.
7. GENERAL RULES:
(A) An ON/OFF ignition switch will be installed within reach of the driver when belted in the car. The on/off switch will be clearly marked. A MASTER on/off switch must be located on the roll bar directly behind the driver and accessible from the outside and must kill power to the entire car.
(B) Car must have securely fastened working muffler with exhaust exiting behind the driver. Maximum sound level is 95 decibels at 100 Feet. Will be strictly enforced.
(C) Ballast weight may be used. Must be painted white with the car number on it. Minimum ballast 5 lbs. Ballast must be securely fastened with 3/8 or larger bolts.
(D) Battery may be relocated to inside of the car, but not in the trunk area. Battery must be isolated from fuel lines, must be enclosed in a protective container, and must be securely fastened to the floorboard. One battery permitted per car.
(E) No electric fuel pumps allowed.
(F) A one (1) gallon radiator overflow metal catch can must be installed on the right side of the firewall and attached to the radiator overflow. Vent line from catch can must exit on the lower right side of the windshield.
(G) No onboard computer, record keeping devices, or wiring permitted.
(H) No traction control devices of any kind allowed.
(I) Hobby Stock cars must be registered by South Sound Speedway and will be assigned a number. Call SHELLY CHASE AT 360-264-1692 for number. Last years numbers will be reserved until the January registration meeting, at which time the numbers will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Numbers are to be displayed on the car as follows: A minimum 24" high by 3" wide number is required on both door areas. A Minimum 30" high by 3" wide number is required on the roof of the car readable from the right side of the car. All cars must have a 5” number on the top right hand corner of the windshield and/or right head light cover. All numbers must be legible with paint schemes approved by South Sound Speedway. Sponsors names and lettering must not interfere with the car numbers. No Metallic or reflective numbers are allowed. They must be able to be seen at night across the track. South Sound Speedway retains the right to approve commercial or editorial messages on competing cars. Suggestive or rude remarks are not permitted on cars.
(J) Rainout Policy: NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If ANY car takes the track for practice, there will be only a half rain check given. Full rain check only if cars have not taken the track.
(K) ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO INTERPRETATION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS, ANY EQUIPMENT THAT THE OFFICIALS CONSIDER EXOTIC OR NOT IN THE INTENT OF THE RULES WILL BE CONSIDERED ILLEGAL FOR COMPETITION. IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS, THE RULES MAY BE ADJUSTED TO CREATE A BALANCE IN COMPETITION OR FOR SAFETY REASONS.
8. NOTES AND AMENDMENTS:
1. A straight cut no taper non-adjustable lowering block may be used in leaf spring rear ends.
2. Max 360 cubic inch engine.
3. No engine claims
4. See minimum weight rule
SOUTH SOUND SPEEDWAY
2013-2015 MINI STOCK RULES
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER:
The rules and/ or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptance requirements for such auto racing events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND / OR REGULATIONS.
These rules and regulations are intended as a guide for the conduct of auto racing at South Sound Speedway and are in no way a guarantee against injury, or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or others.
The Race Director and/or Technical Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications or rules herein, or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS OR RULES.
Any interpretation of, or deviation from these specifications or rules is left to the discretion of the Race Director and/or Technical Officials. Their decision will be final.
1. COMPETING MODELS:
(A) Any 4-passenger sedan type car, foreign or domestic, originally equipped with a 4-cylinder engine. 1993-2003 V6 Ford Mustangs allowed but must run a 4-cylinder in stock location. NO V6 engines allowed. Maximum wheelbase of 104”. Rotary engines, turbos, four-wheel drives, and rear engine cars are NOT allowed. Minimum weight 2300 lbs. with Driver. Maximum Left side weight 55% with Driver. Percentages must be maintained before the event, a weight allowance for fuel will be given when scaled following the main event.
(B) VW Front engine, front wheel drive, with solid rear axle only: 2100 lb, with 350 Carb or Mechanical fuel injection only. No more than ½ degree camber in rear. Solid camshaft, and aluminum head ok, no port or polish. Weight may be adjusted for balance in competition. Follow all the rest of the engine rules
(C) You may put any 4-cylinder engine in any make of car. Ford to Chevrolet; Dodge to Ford; Ford toToyota, etc. allowed. If in doubt, ask the Race Director or Technical Director.
(D) ALL Mini Stock cars will be required to have a transponder on their car. You can buy it or rent it from Race Car Supply. The transponders must be mounted on the right rear side of the frame. It must be mounted so that the leading edge of the transponder is 15” back from the center of the rear end axle tube. Raceceivers will be required.
2. BODIES:
(A) Bodies must be OEM steel and must remain stock. Five Star aftermarket steel only replacement fenders, doors, quarter panels, etc. allowed. You may trim the inner and outer fender panel. Entire floor pan must remain stock as well as front and rear firewalls. Firewalls will be sealed with .035 minimum sheet metal. (See Amendment)
(B) All cars must have complete bodies. Bodies must be top quality condition. NO fiberglass body components of any kind allowed. Stock only OEM front nose and rear bumper cover or only Five Star aftermarket front nose and rear bumper cover allowed. NO dirt track style noses. NO homemade front spoilers. NO wings or homemade valances allowed. All bodies must be acceptable to Technical Officials.
(C) The outside of the front nose can be a maximum of 1-1/2” past the outside of the front tires.
(D) After market Five Star steel tube bumpers allowed in stock location behind front nose and/or rear bumper cover.
(E) Hood must close in the original position and maintain the original configuration. A minimum of four (4) hood pins at the leading edge of the hood and two (2) hood pins or hinges at the trailing edge. No hood scoops or bubbles allowed. All body parts must be fastened securely and in a manner acceptable to Technical Officials.
(F) A stock and/or aftermarket non-adjustable rear spoiler, not to exceed a maximum of 4” off the deck lid and no more than a maximum of 56” wide (width measured at the rear of the spoiler). The spoiler must maintain the same contour as the rear of the car, must be mounted with no less then 1/4” bolts and flat washers (No pop rivets or screws allowed), and mounted no further rearward than the trailing edge of the stock dimension trunk, and must be centered on the rear of the car. Spoiler can be constructed of aluminum or 1/4” Lexan. It is mandatory that the top 3” full length of the rear spoiler on all cars is 1/4” thick, flat, clear Lexan. No rudders, front braces, or forward mounting wire. Maximum of four (4) rear braces allowed. They must be bolted with no less than 1/4” bolts and flat washers. No pop rivets or screws allowed.
(G) NO decals on spoiler of any kind are allowed.
(H) It is mandatory that a full dashboard be intact.
(I) The trunk must be able to be opened for inspection purposes. Positive metal fasteners or pins must be used on the right and left sides of trunk.
(J) No streamlining allowed, no under and/or belly pans allowed.
(K) All flammable material must be removed, along with chrome strips, door handles, ornaments, etc.
(L) All glass must be removed with the exception of the front windshield. This includes headlights, taillights, etc.
(M) Windshield is mandatory, but may be replaced with minimum of 1/8” Lexan. Side port windows are allowed. Rear windows allowed but must use a minimum of 1/8” Lexan. Must have three (3) 1/8” x 1” flat bar vertical braces inside the windshield spaced at least 5” apart and centered. They can be either welded or bolted to the roof and dash with a minimum of 1/4” bolts and flat washers.
(N) You may have a left side maximum 4” round mirror that cannot protrude outside the bodyline of the car. The inside mirror can be a maximum of 17” x 3”.
3. SUSPENSION:
(A) All working suspension must be stock. All components must be unaltered OEM for the make, model, and year of the car. All steering components must be stock for the make, model, and year of the car. Maximum 2” camber in RF and Max 2” in LF allowed with Driver in car. No use of metal knuckles. Rear control arms must remain stock for the make, model, and year of car and must remain in stock location. All bushings must remain in stock location. Polyurethane, Teflon, etc. suspension bushings are optional. Heavy-duty ball joints are permitted. No adjustable ball joints permitted.
(B) Torching or cutting of springs or use of lowering blocks is optional. Aftermarket racing springs allowed. Springs must remain in the stock location and mounting points.
(C) Front and rear weight jacks or adjustable spring spacers are allowed. NOT to be able to be adjusted by the Driver during the race.
(D) Minimum 4” ground clearance on frame and all components with Driver in car.
(E) Any non adjustable steel strut allowed. Upper (top only) aftermarket camber/caster adjustable strut brackets allowed.
(F) Any non adjustable steel shock mounted in stock location with stock shock mounting hardware allowed. Front Strut towers may be removed.
(G) Car will have brakes in good working condition on all four corners of the car. No aftermarket rotors or calipers. Calipers must be stock OEM cast iron. No rear disc brakes of any kind. Brake proportioning valves are optional on rear brakes only. NO shut off valves allowed. Stock OEM master cylinder only.
(F) REAR ENDS: Any rear-end in any car, but must use stock mounts per car used and must be bolted in stock location. NO MODIFICATIONS. Locked rear ends optional, No Lockers, gleason’s, DPI units ect. NO quick change, or floater rear ends. NO cambered rear ends allowed. NO independent rear suspension allowed.
(H) Wheels: Racing wheels are mandatory. 8” maximum width. NO stock wheels. NO remanufactured or homemade wheels allowed. No bead lock wheels permitted or extreme beads.
(I) TIRES: South Sound Speedway Mini Stock approved tire only. Must be stamped with RCS.
4. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION:
(A) All engines must be stock. NO strokers allowed. Crank must be stock OEM unaltered for engine block. NO domed pistons allowed. Dished or flat top pistons only. NO rotary engines. Max 2300 engine block. See Amendment
(B) All engines must be mounted in original stock factory location. No engine setback.
(C) Stock OEM head must be used for make/model/year of engine. NO port matching, porting, polishing or deburring of port and/or combustion chambers permitted. NO angle milling of heads. Heads can be shaved. Stock hydraulic lifters, stock valve size for head used. Modified hydraulic cams allowed. NO roller cams, NO solid lifter cams allowed. You may use an aftermarket adjustable cam gear in place of the stock cam gear. Lifters must collapse.
(D) You may use any coil type battery ignition, NO magnetos.
(E) Stock carbureted or fuel injected intake manifold only.
(F) CARBURETOR: Stock OEM, two (2) barrel not to exceed 350 CFM maximum, or Holly #7448 two (2) barrel, not to exceed 350 CFM maximum. All carburetors must have an unaltered choke tower and you must be able to read the factory 7448 number clearly on the chock tower. No modifications, alterations, removal, or addition of any parts other than the removal of the choke plate. NO side drafts, NO blowers, NO nitrous, and NO turbos. Maximum 1” spacer and/or adapter permitted between the carburetor and intake manifold. Carburetor must have an air cleaner on at all times. Maximum air filter element size 4” x 16”. K & N filters allowed. No foam air cleaners. No devices of any kind that direct or duct air to or from the air filter allowed. Air filter must have a solid cover. NO K & N covers allowed.
(G) All cars must have an oil pressure shut off switch to disable the electric fuel pump.
(H) NO traction control.
(I) Any stock transmission 3-speed, 4-speed, or 5-speed or automatic for make, model, and year of car. NO lockup converters, torque converter must be operational.
NO aftermarket clutches, multi-disc clutches, Gold Star clutches, flywheels or pressure plates allowed. Clutch and pressure plate will be stock. Aluminum flywheels or aftermarket steel will be allowed. Transmissions must be bolted directly to engine or bell housing without alteration. Reverse gear must be in working order. All transmissions are subject to the Technical Official’s approval.
(J) Must have steel scatter shield or reinforced belting of 3/8” minimum thickness material. Entire transmission hump, to the end of the transmission, must be covered if belt material is used. Belt material must be securely fastened.
(K) Drive shaft and universals must be similar in design to standard factory production. Shaft must be steel. No aluminum drive shafts allowed. Must be painted white and be a minimum of 2-3/4” in diameter. The drive shaft must be surrounded by either two (2) 360 degree solid steel straps no less than 2” x .125 or chain 1/4” thick or cable 1/4” thick and be placed not more than 12” from each universal joint and fastened to the floor or cross member.
(L) STOCK OEM EXHAUST MANIFOLDS OR HEADERS ALLOWED. Exhaust may run through car and exit thru the passenger door, but must be completely enclosed with minimum .035 sheet metal. A muffler must be used, 95db @100 feet max.
5. ROLL CAGE:
1. A roll cage is mandatory. It must be fabricated with a minimum of 1-1/2” x .095 round ERW or DOM tubing. Roll cage must have main hoop, roof hoop, two (2) A-post bars, dash and main hoop spreader bars and main hoop diagonal bar. Minimum of three (3) door bars on Driver’s side and two (2) on the passenger side. Left side door bars must radius out to within 1” of the door skin. It is mandatory that a 10 gauge steel plate completely cover all left side door bars from front to rear and top to bottom, and be solidly welded in place. Removal of left inner door panel optional. Right inner door panel may be gutted if door bars extend past inner door panel. Roll cage legs must be attached to the frame rails and not to the floor pan. Dash bar must go over top of the steering column. A minimum of two (2) bars must extend from the top of the main cage, through the rear firewall; to within 6” of the rear cross member of the frame must be a minimum of 1-1/2 x .095. All overhead welds must be gusseted. You may change the stock rear frame rails from just behind the stock spring mounts to a minimum of 1-3/4" (.090) seamless tubing or 2” x 3” (.095) square tubing.
2. Roll bars in Driver’s area must be padded.
6. SAFETY:
(A) FUEL CELL:
1. The use of a commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory. The maximum capacity, including filler spout and overflow vent check valves is 15 gallons. Filler spout and overflow check valves are required. The filler neck must not protrude from the body shell. All fuel lines and vent tubes must come out of the top of the fuel cell. The fuel cell vent must exit out of the trunk area on the left rear side of the car. No materials other than standard foam supplied by the fuel cell manufacturer are permitted to make the fuel cell meet the 15-gallon capacity.
2. No fuel pumps allowed in the Driver’s compartment. All cars with an electric fuel pump must have a main kill switch.
3. All cars must have a steel firewall between the Driver and fuel cell. Minimum 20 gauge sheet metal. Trunk floor is to be cut out for adequate drainage of trapped fuel.
4. Fuel cell container is required. The fuel cell must be enclosed in a container of not less than 22 gauge steel.
5. The bottom of the fuel cell’s MINIMUM ground clearance is 10” and must be centered between the frame rails and a MINIMUM of 12” from the back of the bumper.
6. Fuel cell and the fuel cell container must be secured with 1”x1” x .065 steel tubing. Not less than two (2) lengthwise, and two (2) crosswise, and two (2) across the top, evenly spaced at the top and must bolt to container support frame. The support frame must have two (2) tubes that are welded to and extend between the left and right frame rails. Three (3) tubes must be evenly spaced across the recessed well (front to rear). These tubes must be welded to the cross support tubes and extend down the front side, rear side, and under the fuel cell container. If the fuel cell container has a bolt-on top, it must be bolted together with a minimum of 1/4” diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 4” apart. If the fuel cell container has a bolt in end panel, it must be fastened together with a minimum 10/32” diameter screws with nuts spaced a maximum of 4” apart. No sheet metal screws or pop rivets are to be used to secure to top or end panel of a fuel cell.
7. A reinforcement plate, of not less than 14 gauge (0.078) inch thick magnetic flat steel, must be installed behind the fuel cell container. The plate must extend the entire width and height of the fuel cell container. The plate must be welded in the spaces between the rear cross member and/or the cross bracing at the rear of the rear sub frame. It must be welded with a 1” weld, spaced a maximum of 4” apart.
8. FUEL LINE: If your fuel line runs through the Driver’s compartment, then the outside of the fuel line MUST be painted RED or wrapped with RED duct tape. Take a BLACK marker and write on the outside clearly and in big letters, three (3) or more places: “FUEL LINE”.
9. NO exotic and/or fuel additives allowed. Fuel will comply with ASTM D4814, Standard Specification for Automotive Spark Ignition Fuel. NO fuel cooling devices, NO NOS, NO Oxygen bearing agents, NO Nitro, NO HRB-11.
(B) SEATS:
Only approved, custom manufactured, aluminum seats are permitted, Minimum .090 thickness required. Halo seat recommended. NO plastic or fiberglass seats allowed. It is recommended that all seats have padded rib protectors and seat leg extensions on both sides. The seat backrest cannot be mounted further back than the trailing edge of the door or B-post. A padded headrest is mandatory. Seat must be mounted to the roll cage, not the floor pan. A minimum of four (4) Grade 8, 1/2" bolts, and flat washers must be used. No car will be permitted in competition unless the seat is properly installed.
(C) BELTS:
A quick release lap belt no less than 3" wide is required. Both ends of the lap belt and both ends of the shoulder harness must be fastened to the roll bar with Grade 8 bolts not less than 1/2" in diameter. The shoulder harness and lap belts must be bolted so that the ends of the belts move freely. Shoulder harness must be no less than 3" wide and must come from behind driver's seat max 3” below the drivers shoulders or less than 10 degree’s. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used. A center (crotch) or submarine belt must be mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom. Where the belt passes through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled and/or padded to prevent cutting. All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with an approved quick release buckle. Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date. If a HANS device is being used, then the HANS style seat belts may be used.
(D) HELMETS:
It will be mandatory for ALL Drivers to wear a helmet carrying a valid, orange SA2005 or newer, standard Snell sticker,or a sfi 31.1 rating at all times while on the racing surface. NO motorcycle helmets and NO “M” Snell sticker helmets. Helmets must accompany the car at time of all inspections. It is strongly recommended that all Drivers record blood type and RH factor, plus any major medical allergies to adhesive tape label to outside back of helmet.
(E) CLOTHING:
Drivers must wear an approved Nomex or Proban driving suit at all times when the car is on the track. Driving suits must effectively cover entire body and meet a minimum sfi 3.2A/1 rating. It is strongly recommended that the Drivers wear Nomex underwear, headgear, socks, gloves and shoes made of fire resistant material.
(F) WINDOW NET:
A nylon window screen is mandatory; the window screen must be a rib type, made from 3/4" wide nylon material with a maximum of 1-3/4" square opening between the ribs. The minimum window screen size shall be 22" wide by 16" high. It must release from top with seat belt type latches, and it must be fastened to the roll cage top bar and highest Drivers door bar on the cage. All window net mounts must be welded to the roll cage.
(G) FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
It is mandatory to have a Dry charged 2-1/2 lb. minimum, with quick release fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the frame and/or roll cage structure and must not use hose clamps, worm drive clamps, duct tape, or cable ties. It may NOT be taped to the roll cage. Must be fully charged. The gauge must be easily visible for the Technical Official to read. Recommended on-board fire extinguisher system.
It is mandatory that all entrants have in their pits, at all times, a fully charged 10 lb. Class B fire extinguisher, showing current inspection certificate and a visible operating pressure gauge.
7. GENERAL RULES:
(A) An ON/OFF ignition switch will be installed within reach of the driver when belted in the car. The on/off switch will be clearly marked. A MASTER on/off switch must be located on the roll bar directly behind the driver and accessible from the outside and must kill power to the entire car.
(B) Car must have securely fastened working muffler with exhaust exiting behind the driver. Maximum sound level is 95 decibels at 100 Feet. Will be strictly enforced.
(C) Ballast weight must be securely attached to mainframe or major cross member structure with a minimum of two (2) 3/8” bolts. It is strongly recommended that majority of the ballast weight be contained inside the frame rails. Must be painted white and display car number. Must be in block form of no less than five (5) lbs. No ballast/weight shifting devices allowed. NO "outrigger type" ballast weight brackets. NO dumbbell or weight lifting weights allowed.
(D) Battery must be in engine compartment or may be relocated to inside of the car, but not in the trunk area. Battery must be isolated from fuel lines, must be enclosed in a protective container, and must be securely fastened to the floorboard. One battery permitted per car. All cars must be self-starting at the beginning of the program.
(E) If the stock steering column is used, it must be collapsible. Locking column must be disabled. If the stock column is replaced, it must be installed using a minimum of two (2) U-joints with opposing angles.
(F) A one (1) gallon radiator overflow metal catch can must be installed on the right side of the firewall and attached to the radiator overflow. Vent line from catch can must exit on the lower right side of the windshield.
(G) No onboard computer, record keeping devices, or wiring permitted.
(H) No traction control devices of any kind allowed.
(I) Mini Stock cars must be registered by South Sound Speedway and will be assigned a number. Call SHELLY CHASE AT 360-264-1692 for number. Last years numbers will be reserved until the January registration meeting, at which time the numbers will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Numbers are to be displayed on the car as follows: A minimum 24" high by 3" wide number is required on both door areas. A Minimum 30" high by 3" wide number is required on the roof of the car readable from the right side of the car. All cars must have a 5” number on the top right hand corner of the windshield and/or right head light cover. All numbers must be legible with paint schemes approved by South Sound Speedway. Sponsors names and lettering must not interfere with the car numbers. No Metallic or reflective numbers are allowed. They must be able to be seen at night across the track. South Sound Speedway retains the right to approve commercial or editorial messages on competing cars. Suggestive or rude remarks are not permitted on cars.
(J) Rainout Policy: NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If ANY car takes the track for practice, there will be only a half rain check given. Full rain check only if cars have not taken the track.
(K) ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO INTERPRETATION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS, ANY EQUIPMENT THAT THE OFFICIALS CONSIDER EXOTIC OR NOT IN THE INTENT OF THE RULES WILL BE CONSIDERED ILLEGAL FOR COMPETITION. IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS, THE RULES MAY BE ADJUSTED TO CREATE A BALANCE IN COMPETITION OR FOR SAFETY REASONS.
8. Amendments:
1: Fuel injected ford intake with adaptor for carb is ok.
2: Max 2 inch camber LF is ok, must use factory sized bolts and weld washers where the strut is slotted.
3: Bodies must remain stock appearing. aftermarket sheet metal minimum 22 gauge (0.029) or aluminum minimum (0.030) may be used for door skins, lower fenders, and lower quarter panels, etc must be securely fastened. You may trim the inner and outer fender panel. Entire floor pan must remain stock as well as front and rear firewalls. Firewalls will be sealed with .035 minimum sheet metal.
4: All engines must be stock. NO strokers allowed. Crank must be stock OEM UNALTERED for engine block. NO domed pistons allowed. Dished or flat top pistons only. NO rotary engines. Max 2300 engine block. No cutting or knife edging crankshaft counter balances.
SOUTH SOUND SPEEDWAY
2013-2014 BUMBLEBEE RULES
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER:
The rules and/ or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptance requirements for such auto racing events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND / OR REGULATIONS.
These rules and regulations are intended as a guide for the conduct of auto racing at South Sound Speedway and are in no way a guarantee against injury, or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or others.
The Race Director and/or Technical Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications or rules herein, or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS OR RULES.
Any interpretation of, or deviation from these specifications or rules is left to the discretion of the Race Director and/or Technical Officials. Their decision will be final.
1. CONSTRUCTION RULES:
1. Any 4-cylinder car with a maximum wheelbase of 103” and a complete stock body, interior, frame and suspension. Dash, complete steering assembly, and pedals must remain stock for make and model. Rotary engines, turbo, and four-wheel drives are NOT allowed. No mid engine cars. If it doesn’t say you can, you can’t.
2. All carpet, mats, insulation, and panel covers must be removed from interior, trunk, and engine compartment.
3. The trunk must be able to be opened for inspection purposes. Positive metal fasteners or pins must be used on the right and left sides of trunk.
4. Cars may run either direction around the track
5. Stock carburetor or fuel injection for make and model.
6. No aftermarket and/or performance engine parts allowed.
7. No lowering or alteration of stock factory ride height. No altering of frame or suspension to gain suspension travel. Example – notching and/or cutting.
8. Stock, unaltered transmission and rear end for make and model.
9. Stock coil and leaf springs only. NO aftermarket springs allowed. Nothing between coils.
10. Stock shocks, in stock mounting location with stock mounting hardware. NO aftermarket shocks allowed.
11. No chaining allowed limiting suspension travel.
12. No additional weight and or ballast weight is to be used at any time.
13. All flammable material must be removed, along with chrome strips, door handles, ornaments, etc.
14. A one (1) gallon radiator overflow metal catch can or stock factory plastic tank must be installed on the right side of the firewall and attached to the radiator overflow. Vent line from catch can or tank must exit on the lower right side of the windshield.
15. Exhaust must be stock for year, make, and model. Stock exhaust manifolds. NO headers. Exhaust system must remain in stock location securely fastened and must have a working muffler. If you have an after market exhaust system: (Definition: an exhaust put on at a muffler shop or bought at a parts store, or ordered out of the JC Whitney catalog, etc, etc, other than stock exhaust.) It must also remain as close to stock location as possible and be not bigger than 2” inside diameter. You may remove the catalytic converter and replace the stock muffler with a glass pack. Maximum sound level is 95 decibels at 100 Feet. Will be strictly enforced
16. One (1) battery allowed. May be relocated. See general rules.
17. TIRES: Tires must be approved factory D.O.T. passenger car tires only. 60 series or bigger with a maximum speed rating of H or less and 300 or higher tread wear. The Yokahama D.O.T. passenger car tires are NOT approved. NO NuTread, No racing style, and NO low profile type tires allowed. Each tire must have tread showing across the complete face of the tire. NO tire softener allowed. Technical Director’s discretion applies. The tire series and size MUST be clearly marked with white paint or chalk AT ALL TIMES for inspection.
18 WHEELS: Wheels are to be stock type only as per the factory. Stock factory aluminum or stock factory steel wheels allowed. Maximum 6” width on all wheels. NO alterations to the wheels allowed. NO racing wheels or home made wheels allowed. Technical Director’s discretion applies.
19. All glass must be removed with the exception of the front windshield. This includes headlights, taillights, etc. Vacuum up all broken glass. You must have two (2) 1’ x .125 straps outside windshield bolted to roof and cowl close to the centerline of windshield. If screen is used, it must be heavy duty 3/8” or 1/2” mesh with minimum of three (3) 1/2” tubes in front of the driver, no further right than the centerline of the car.
20. Two (2) upright bars are required using 1-3/4” x .095 minimum pipe with steel plates mounted vertical from the floorboards to roof with no less than four (4) 7/16” bolts and washers, 16 total minimum. Each upright pipe is required to have 1-3/4” x .095 kicker tube from the top of the upright post down to floor at an angle, welded to the upright pipe and bolted or welded to the floor at frame. The upright bars must be connected at the top and welded together by a connecting pipe.
21. Driver’s door and Driver’s area must be padded for safety.
21. Drivers door must be welded or chained closed with no less than 3” channel extending 4” past front and rear door seams. A crossbar must attach directly to the door bar and extend across the interior of the car, from side to side, behind the drivers seat. It is recommended to install a door bar on the passenger side also.
22. OEM stock factory mirrors only.
23. All bumpers must be stock type mounted in stock location. The front and rear bumpers must have straps either welded or bolted flush to the front fenders and quarter panels.
24. Car will have brakes in good working condition on all four corners of the car. No aftermarket brakes. Calipers must be stock OEM cast iron. No aftermarket proportioning valves and/or brake bias adjusting devices of any kind will be allowed. OEM master cylinder only.
25. NO tire softener allowed of any kind.
26. NO traction control.
6. SAFETY:
(A) FUEL CELL:
1. Stock gas tank mounted in front of the rear axle may remain in place. All other stock gas tanks must be replaced with a steel boat tank or fuel cell, 8-gallon maximum. NO plastic boat tanks allowed. The fuel cell must be completely enclosed in a container of not less than 22 gauge steel. Relocate new tank to forward most part of trunk. Mount securely, no plumbers tape or rope. The cell must be covered to prevent any splash.
2. No exotic and/or fuel additives allowed. Fuel will comply with ASTM D4814, Standard Specification for Automotive Spark Ignition Fuel. No electric fuel pumps, no fuel cooling devices, no NOS, no Oxygen bearing agents, no Nitro, no HRB-11.
(B) SEATS:
Factory bucket seat allowed. Custom manufactured, aluminum seat recommended. Seat must be securely mounted.
(C) BELTS:
A quick release lap belt no less than 3" wide is required. Both ends of the lap belt and both ends of the shoulder harness must be fastened to the roll bar with Grade 8 bolts not less than 1/2" in diameter. The shoulder harness and lap belts must be bolted so that the ends of the belts move freely. Shoulder harness must be no less than 3" wide and must come from behind driver's seat max 3” below the drivers shoulders or less than 10 degree’s. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used. A center (crotch) or submarine belt must be mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom. Where the belt passes through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled and/or padded to prevent cutting. All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with an approved quick release buckle. Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date. If a HANS device is being used, then the HANS style seat belts may be used.
(D) HELMETS:
It will be mandatory for ALL Drivers to wear a helmet carrying a valid, orange SA2005 or M2005 or newer, standard Snell sticker, at all times while on the racing surface. Helmets must accompany the car at time of all inspections. It is strongly recommended that all Drivers record blood type and RH factor, plus any major medical allergies to adhesive tape label to outside back of helmet.
(E) CLOTHING:
Drivers must wear an approved Nomex or Proban driving suit at all times when the car is on the track. Driving suits must effectively cover entire body and meet a minimum sfi 3.2A/1 rating. It is strongly recommended that the Drivers wear Nomex underwear, headgear, socks, gloves and shoes made of fire resistant material.
(F) WINDOW NET:
A nylon window screen is mandatory The window screen must be a rib type, made from 1" wide nylon material with a maximum of 1-3/4" square opening between the ribs. The minimum window screen size shall be 22" wide by 16" high. It must release from top with a seat belt type latch, and it must be securely fastened on the bottom. Window net must be dated by the manufacturer, must meet SFI specifications, and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date.
(G) FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
It is mandatory to have a Dry charged 2-1/2 lb. minimum, with quick release fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the frame and/or roll cage structure and must not use hose clamps, worm drive clamps, duct tape, or cable ties. It may NOT be taped to the roll cage. Must be fully charged. The gauge must be easily visible for the Technical Official to read. Recommended on-board fire extinguisher system.
It is mandatory that all entrants have in their pits, at all times, a fully charged 10 lb. Class B fire extinguisher, showing current inspection certificate and a visible operating pressure gauge.
7. GENERAL RULES:
(A) An ON/OFF ignition switch will be installed within reach of the driver when belted in the car. The on/off switch will be clearly marked. A MASTER on/off switch must be located on the roll bar directly behind the driver and accessible from the outside and must kill power to the entire car.
(B) There will be several different configurations to run that will be determined by the Race Director prior to each race event.
(C) You must follow the course even if the cone has moved.
(D) When in the no passing zone, you cannot pass in that zone, even if you are the leader.
(E) NON CONTACT RACE
(F) Bumblebee cars must be registered by South Sound Speedway and will be assigned a number. Call SHELLY CHASE AT 360-264-1692 for number. Last years numbers will be reserved until the January registration meeting, at which time the numbers will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Numbers are to be displayed on the car as follows: A minimum 20" high by 3" wide number is required on both door areas. A Minimum 30" high by 3" wide number is required on the roof of the car readable from the right side of the car. All cars must have a 5” number on the top right hand corner of the windshield and/or right head light cover. All numbers must be legible with paint schemes approved by South Sound Speedway. Sponsors names and lettering must not interfere with the car numbers. No Metallic or reflective numbers are allowed. They must be able to be seen at night across the track. South Sound Speedway retains the right to approve commercial or editorial messages on competing cars. Suggestive or rude remarks are not permitted on cars.
(G)Rainout Policy: NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If ANY car takes the track for practice, there will be only a half rain check given. Full rain check only if cars have not taken the track.
(H)ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO INTERPRETATION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS, ANY EQUIPMENT THAT THE OFFICIALS CONSIDER EXOTIC OR NOT IN THE INTENT OF THE RULES WILL BE CONSIDERED ILLEGAL FOR COMPETITION. IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS, THE RULES MAY BE ADJUSTED TO CREATE A BALANCE IN COMPETITION OR FOR SAFETY REASONS.
(I) STARTING GRID: The first race of the year starting positions will be determined on a first come, first served basis through Tech. The Dash will be drawn each week. After the first points race, the line up for the Heat race(s) will be based on the points system, inverted. If there are two (2) Heat races, the points leader will start at the back of the first Heat and second in points will start at the back of the second Heat race, and so on. The Main Events, after the first point’s race, will start by inverted points also. Anyone new will start behind the cars holding points. A tie in points will be given to the driver with the most wins, and then second place finishes, then third place finishes and so on until the tie is broken. In the event the tie can not be decided by this format, then the younger of the driver’s will start in the forward position. Top 3 from the previous race will start behind the points leader. Points will be awarded for heat races and main events.
(J) If you hit a cone or don’t drive the specified course you will receive a black flag and must make a stop and go penalty. The white line in the corners is considered a cone.
(k) Battery may be relocated to inside of the car, but not in the trunk area. Battery must be isolated from fuel lines, must be enclosed in a protective container, and must be securely fastened to the floorboard. One battery permitted per car.
8. Amendments:
(A) No car claims
(B) No V Tec
(C) Aftermarket air filter and cold air ok.
(D) Tires do not have to be the same size. 60 series minimum
SOUTH SOUND SPEEDWAY
2013 Stinger 8 RULES
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER:
The rules and/ or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptance requirements for such auto racing events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND / OR REGULATIONS.
These rules and regulations are intended as a guide for the conduct of auto racing at South Sound Speedway and are in no way a guarantee against injury, or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or others.
The Race Director and/or Technical Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of the specifications or rules herein, or impose any further restrictions that, in their opinion, do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS OR RULES.
Any interpretation of, or deviation from these specifications or rules is left to the discretion of the Race Director and/or Technical Officials. Their decision will be final.
1. CONSTRUCTION RULES:
1. Any 4-cylinder car with a maximum wheelbase of 106.5” and a complete stock body, interior, frame and suspension. Dash, complete steering assembly, and pedals must remain stock for make and model. Rotary engines, turbo, and four-wheel drives are NOT allowed. No mid engine cars. If it doesn’t say you can, you can’t.
2. All carpet, mats, insulation, and panel covers must be removed from interior, trunk, and engine compartment.
3. The trunk must be able to be opened for inspection purposes. Positive metal fasteners or pins must be used on the right and left sides of trunk.
4. Cars will run a Figure 8 around the track.
5. Stock carburetor or fuel injection for make and model.
6. No aftermarket and/or performance engine parts allowed.
7. No lowering or alteration of stock factory ride height. No altering of frame or suspension to gain suspension travel. Example – notching and/or cutting.
8. Stock, unaltered transmission and rear end for make and model.
9. Stock coil and leaf springs only. NO aftermarket springs allowed. Nothing between coils.
10. Stock shocks, in stock mounting location with stock mounting hardware. NO aftermarket shocks allowed.
11. No chaining allowed limiting suspension travel.
12. No additional weight and or ballast weight is to be used at any time.
13. All flammable material must be removed, along with chrome strips, door handles, ornaments, etc.
14. A one (1) gallon radiator overflow metal catch can or stock factory plastic tank must be installed on the right side of the firewall and attached to the radiator overflow. Vent line from catch can or tank must exit on the lower right side of the windshield.
15. Exhaust must be stock for year, make, and model. Stock exhaust manifolds. NO headers. Exhaust system must remain in stock location securely fastened and must have a working muffler. If you have an after market exhaust system: (Definition: an exhaust put on at a muffler shop or bought at a parts store, or ordered out of the JC Whitney catalog, etc, etc, other than stock exhaust.) It must also remain as close to stock location as possible and be not bigger than 2” inside diameter. You may remove the catalytic converter and replace the stock muffler with a glass pack. Maximum sound level is 95 decibels at 100 Feet. Will be strictly enforced
16. One (1) battery allowed. May be relocated in a securely fastened contained battery box inside the drivers compartment.
17. TIRES: Tires must be approved factory D.O.T. passenger car tires only. 60 series or bigger with a maximum speed rating of H or less and 300 or higher tread wear. The Yokahama D.O.T. passenger car tires are NOT approved. NO NuTread, No racing style, and NO low profile type tires allowed. Each tire must have tread showing across the complete face of the tire. NO tire softener allowed. Technical Director’s discretion applies. The tire series and size MUST be clearly marked with white paint or chalk AT ALL TIMES for inspection.
18 WHEELS: Wheels are to be stock type only as per the factory. Stock factory aluminum or stock factory steel wheels allowed. Maximum 6” width on all wheels. NO alterations to the wheels allowed. NO racing wheels or home made wheels allowed. Technical Director’s discretion applies.
19. All glass must be removed with the exception of the front windshield. This includes headlights, taillights, etc. Vacuum up all broken glass. You must have two (2) 1’ x .125 straps outside windshield bolted to roof and cowl close to the centerline of windshield. If screen is used, it must be heavy duty 3/8” or 1/2” mesh with minimum of three (3) 1/2” tubes in front of the driver, no further right than the centerline of the car.
20. Two (2) upright bars are required using 1-3/4” x .095 minimum pipe with steel plates mounted vertical from the floorboards to roof with no less than four (4) 7/16” bolts and washers, 16 total minimum. Each upright pipe is required to have 1-3/4” x .095 kicker tube from the top of the upright post down to floor at an angle, welded to the upright pipe and bolted or welded to the floor at frame. The upright bars must be connected at the top and welded together by a connecting pipe.
21. Driver’s door and Driver’s area must be padded for safety.
21. Drivers door must be welded or chained closed, and have no less than 4” channel door bar extending 4” past front and rear door seams cut at an angle. A crossbar must attach directly to the door bar and extend across the interior of the car, from side to side, behind the drivers seat. It is mandatory to install a 4" channel door bar on the passenger side also. Also expectable is a 3 door bar style using 1.75 x .095 steel. Full cage recommended.
22. OEM stock factory mirrors only.
23. All bumpers must be stock type mounted in stock location. The front and rear bumpers must have straps either welded or bolted flush to the front fenders and quarter panels. You may also use a 2"x2" max 56" wide bumper with a top hoop welded on it for front protection. Bracing may be used from the strut tower forward to the bumper.
24. Car will have brakes in good working condition on all four corners of the car. No aftermarket brakes. Calipers must be stock OEM cast iron. No aftermarket proportioning valves and/or brake bias adjusting devices of any kind will be allowed. OEM master cylinder only.
25. NO tire softener allowed of any kind.
26. NO traction control.
6. SAFETY:
(A) FUEL CELL:
1. Stock gas tank mounted in front of the rear axle may remain in place. All other stock gas tanks must be replaced with a steel boat tank or fuel cell, 8-gallon maximum. NO plastic boat tanks allowed. The fuel cell must be completely enclosed in a container of not less than 22 gauge steel. Relocate new tank to forward most part of trunk. Mount securely, no plumbers tape or rope. The cell must be covered to prevent any splash.
2. No exotic and/or fuel additives allowed. Fuel will comply with ASTM D4814, Standard Specification for Automotive Spark Ignition Fuel. No electric fuel pumps, no fuel cooling devices, no NOS, no Oxygen bearing agents, no Nitro, no HRB-11.
(B) SEATS:
Factory bucket seat allowed. Custom manufactured, aluminum seat recommended. Seat must be securely mounted.
(C) BELTS:
A quick release lap belt no less than 3" wide is required. Both ends of the lap belt and both ends of the shoulder harness must be fastened to the roll bar with Grade 8 bolts not less than 1/2" in diameter. The shoulder harness and lap belts must be bolted so that the ends of the belts move freely. Shoulder harness must be no less than 3" wide and must come from behind driver's seat max 3” below the drivers shoulders or less than 10 degree’s. Where the harness crosses the roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the cage that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder harness inertia reels cannot be used. A center (crotch) or submarine belt must be mounted to the lower seat frame at the bottom. Where the belt passes through the seat edges, it must have a grommet installed, be rolled and/or padded to prevent cutting. All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt with an approved quick release buckle. Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date. If a HANS device is being used, then the HANS style seat belts may be used.
(D) HELMETS:
It will be mandatory for ALL Drivers to wear a helmet carrying a valid, orange SA2005 or newer, standard Snell sticker, at all times while on the racing surface. Helmets must accompany the car at time of all inspections. It is strongly recommended that all Drivers record blood type and RH factor, plus any major medical allergies to adhesive tape label to outside back of helmet.
(E) CLOTHING:
Drivers must wear an approved Nomex or Proban driving suit at all times when the car is on the track. Driving suits must effectively cover entire body and meet a minimum sfi 3.2A/1 rating. It is strongly recommended that the Drivers wear Nomex underwear, headgear, socks, gloves and shoes made of fire resistant material.
(F) WINDOW NET:
A nylon window screen is mandatory The window screen must be a rib type, made from 1" wide nylon material with a maximum of 1-3/4" square opening between the ribs. The minimum window screen size shall be 22" wide by 16" high. It must release from top with a seat belt type latch, and it must be securely fastened on the bottom. Window net must be dated by the manufacturer, must meet SFI specifications, and must not be used beyond five (5) years after the manufacture date.
(G) FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
It is mandatory to have a Dry charged 2-1/2 lb. minimum, with quick release fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the frame and/or roll cage structure and must not use hose clamps, worm drive clamps, duct tape, or cable ties. It may NOT be taped to the roll cage. Must be fully charged. The gauge must be easily visible for the Technical Official to read. Recommended on-board fire extinguisher system.
It is mandatory that all entrants have in their pits, at all times, a fully charged 10 lb. Class B fire extinguisher, showing current inspection certificate and a visible operating pressure gauge.
7. GENERAL RULES:
(A) An ON/OFF ignition switch will be installed within reach of the driver when belted in the car. The on/off switch will be clearly marked. A MASTER on/off switch must be located on the roll bar directly behind the driver and accessible from the outside and must kill power to the entire car.
(B) NON CONTACT RACE
(C) Stinger 8 cars must be registered by South Sound Speedway and will be assigned a number. Call SHELLY CHASE AT 360-264-1692 for number. Last years numbers will be reserved until the January registration meeting, at which time the numbers will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Numbers are to be displayed on the car as follows: A minimum 20" high by 3" wide number is required on both door areas. A Minimum 30" high by 3" wide number is required on the roof of the car readable from the right side of the car. All cars must have a 5” number on the top right hand corner of the windshield and/or right head light cover. All numbers must be legible with paint schemes approved by South Sound Speedway. Sponsors names and lettering must not interfere with the car numbers. No Metallic or reflective numbers are allowed. They must be able to be seen at night across the track. South Sound Speedway retains the right to approve commercial or editorial messages on competing cars. Suggestive or rude remarks are not permitted on cars.
(D)Rainout Policy: NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If ANY car takes the track for practice, there will be only a half rain check given. Full rain check only if cars have not taken the track.
(E)ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO INTERPRETATION OF THE TRACK OFFICIALS, ANY EQUIPMENT THAT THE OFFICIALS CONSIDER EXOTIC OR NOT IN THE INTENT OF THE RULES WILL BE CONSIDERED ILLEGAL FOR COMPETITION. IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS, THE RULES MAY BE ADJUSTED TO CREATE A BALANCE IN COMPETITION OR FOR SAFETY REASONS.
8. Amendments: