PURE STOCK FOUR CYLINDER RULES 2008
(Updates for 2008 in Red)
GENERAL:
This class of car has been developed to permit those desiring to try stock car racing to do so at an absolute minimum cost. Races for this class may, and will be run clockwise, counter clockwise, as a road coarse, on a wet down track or other novel ways, along with a passenger from time to time. This is a production division, unless specifically listed below as an allowable modification; you may not change or modify the car or parts in ANYWAY. All IMS general rules apply.
DRIVERS:
Insurance requires that you must be at least 15 years old with a minimum of a learners permit from the state you reside in and a signed parental waiver on file with the speedway; you will be required to show proof upon registering to race your first time out and a record and copy will be kept on file, if you are caught driving with out a proof on file and do not have a permit, the car you are driving will become the property of the speedway and you will be permanently removed from the grounds.
DRIVING:
Rubbin is Racin" THIS IS NOT A DEMOLITION DERBY! IF YOU INSIST ON ROUGH DRIVING YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE, THIS IS A LOW BUDGET DIVISION TO LEARN HOW TO DRIVE A RACE CAR, NOT HOW TO DESTROY ONE.
CLAIMS:
This is a claimer class. The claim will include the entire car. The claim amount is $250.00 outright by the track. Refusal of claim will suspend car and driver for four racing programs with loss of points and money on claim night.
CAR ELIGIBILITY:
1980 - 2005 front wheel drive, three or four cylinder, non-turbo charged and passenger cars.
Maximum wheel base 103".
All cars subject to tech approval.
No four-wheel steer (AWS) cars allowed.
No All Wheel Drive Cars Allowed.
GENERAL:
Fenders may be trimmed (if not excessive) to remove rust out. You may add a steel protector plate to the driver's door. Stock appearing bumpers required. Bumpers may be welded in place. Bumper ends may be capped and have supplemental attachments to the finders which prevents the hooking of bumpers.
STRIPPING AND GUTTING:
Folding seat must have seat back fastened in position. All exterior trim including lights, body moldings, mirrors, etc. must be removed. All side and back glass must be removed. Drivers doors must be bolted, strapped, or welded shut. Passenger door must operate on stock hinges. Hood and trunk must be secured with hood pins only. No other latching devices allowed. Full dash panel assembly required. All flammable materials, including carpets, pads, and door panels may be removed from interior and trunk, except dash pad and drivers seat. Seat may be changed. Front windshield may be Lexan. Air conditioner compressors, smog pumps, excess wiring, heater and air conditioning boxes and coils may be removed, holes left in firewall must be covered. Aftermarket auxiliary gauges may be used.
A single plane rear spoiler with a maximum height of 5" allowed.
ROLL CAGES:
Roll bars or cages are required. Cages or bars should be installed and constructed so the B hoop is higher than drivers and passenger's head. However, no portion of any bar or cage may pass through any firewall to hook to or stiffen the frame beyond the area of the driver's compartment, 2". 120 tube recommended. If cage or bar is mounted to the floor pan, a 12" x 12" steel plate should be used at hoop mounting points, gussets at main intersections recommended.
Door bars are Mandatory. It is your responsibility to construct a cage assembly capable of protecting you from injury.
TIRES AND WHEELS:
Stock type wheel, 165 thru 195 60/65/70 14" tire All 4 wheels must have the same size tire, no mixing of sizes. No regrooving, caps or chemical treatment is allowed. Tire must have at least 2/32 nds tread remaining in at least two grooves. Maximum rim diameter 14", No 15" or 16" or bigger rims allowed. No aftermarket wheels. Same size and profile required on each axle. OPTIONAL: Oversize lug nuts
All 4 wheels must have the same size tire, no mixing of sizes
The pure stock division was created as a fun low dollar entry division
BATTERIES:
Battery must be securely tied down. OPTIONAL: Battery may be relocated and mounting tray reinforced but must remain under the hood.
ENGINE:
Complete stock motor no modifications!!! OPTIONAL: Removal of excess wiring, sensors, etc. Air cleaner must remain in tack and Stock.
TRANS & REAR AXLE:
Stock, unmodified trans and transaxle, as manufactured and delivered, with working forward and reverse gears.
BRAKES:
Stock, must be capable of locking all 4 wheels independently. Stock proportioning valves only.
EXHAUST: MANDATORY:
A complete leak free, tight exhaust system with a maximum size of 2" o.d. must include a stock muffler. MUST EXIT OUT THE REAR OF CAR. Removal or gutting of catalytic converter allowed. Loss of muffler will be grounds for black flag. Decibel limit 85.
( Muffler to be mounted behind rear axle exiting out the rear or the car, must be securely mounted,
STEERING AND SUSPENSION:
Stock only. Absolutely No Modifications. Ride attitude must be maintained. Sway bars must remain intact. No cutting or modifying the springs or spring mount areas.
COOLING SYSTEMS:
Any stock radiator allowed which will fit in stock brackets. 180-degree fan shroud required. An overflow container mounted in engine compartment. Water only in radiator.
FUEL TANKS:
Cars without the fuel pump mounted in the tank must use a cell or marine type tank mounted in the trunk. Stock tanks allowed if mounted in front or real axle. Cells are recommended. Tank must be securely fastened to the trunk floor with a minimum of two, 1" by 1'/16" straps in each direction, bolted through the floor using doubler plates or installed in a safely constructed frame. Tanks shall not be mounted within 10 inches of the rear panel or extend beyond the frame rails. No bottom draw tanks. Maximum size 8 gallons. (Cell required on wagons.) Cars equipped with electric fuel pumps must install a toggle type switch clearly marked at the base of the drivers "A" pillar.
FUEL:
Pump Gas only, 97 octane or less. Race gas not permitted.
No additives, boosters, nitrous systems allowed.
NUMBERS:
Minimum 18" high numbers in a contrasting color are required on both doors and the roof of the car along with a 6" high number on the upper left (drivers side) corner of windshield. Numbers MUST be pre-registered with speedway.
SEAT BELTS:
REQUIRED: Aftermarket full race harness. Does not have to be date checked. (Not subject to claim.)
WINDOW NETS:
Required
FIRESUITS:
OPTIONAL: Full coverage clothing from wrist and ankle to neck. Fire suits are highly recommended.
Eye protection and gloves mandatory.
HELMETS:
REQUIRED: Snell SA-95 or newer required, SNELL SA-2000 recommended.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:
REQUIRED: Each vehicle must be equipped with a charged 2 pound minimum BC rated steel fire extinguisher with gauge, mounted in a quick release bracket with reach of the driver.
TOW HOOKS:
REQUIRED: A secure towing device (hook, cable, etc.) must be installed both front and rear. Securely fastened and located so as not to be a hazard in the event of contact.
RADIOS: Two way radios are not allowed.
IMPORTANT: ONLY THE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE CHANGED. NO OTHER UPDATING, PREDATING, INTERCHANGING OR MODIFYING WILL BE ALLOWED. THIS MEANS EVERY ITEM MUST REMAIN AS DELIVERED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. ON ITEMS OF LIMITED PRODUCTION, THE BASE LINE MODEL SHALL BE USED TO DETERMINE LEGALITY.
RULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO BETTER THE RACING, SPEEDWAY HAS FINAL DISCRETION.
KEEPING CAR IN THE PITS DURING THE WEEK
You will be allowed to keep your car at the track during the week. You must meet these guidelines. If your leaving a car in the pits you need to bring the title to THAT car and a $50 refundable deposit and bring it to the main office. Both items will go in an envelope along with your name and car number and be held in the track office. It will be returned to you at the end of the racing season after you take your car out of the pits. If you don't have a title then a $150 refundable deposit will be needed. If any cars are left in the pits without meeting these guidelines then it will be towed during the week. We are not responsible for any cars left in the pits with or without these guidelines. All cars must be removed no later then a week after the final race date. If not the car will be towed and your deposit will not be refunded. Any questions on this please ask.
