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2002 RULES [ General Rules ] [ Late Models ] [ Sportsman ] [ Factory Stocks ] [ Pro 4 ] [ Stock 4 ] Mini Stock/Rookie 4 (4 Cylinder) Rules
This is an entry-level
class for fun and learning. Strict adherence to all of the rules is necessary
and mandatory. Any and all violations of the rules are grounds for
disqualification. Owners and drivers, you are responsible for your actions as well as those of each member of your pit crew and racing affiliates. You may not compete in this
class in 2002 if you have ever been a track champion at Whittemore Speedway. 1.
Body: sedan type bodies, station wagons and pick-ups only.
Convertibles, 4-wheel drives and two-seat sports cars are not eligible. The
body exterior must remain stock and complete including bumpers and all sheet
metal. The body must be completely and neatly painted. 12-inch tall by 3-inch
wide numbers in contrasting colors must appear on both sides of the car and on
the roof. The number on the roof must face the outside of the track. The body
interior must be stripped down to the sheet metal. The driver side door may be
cut for safety bars. All doors must be welded, chained or bolted shut. All
glass must be removed except for the windshield. A Lexan windshield may be used
in place of the stock windshield. All interior panels that have been destroyed
during car construction must be replaced by stock panels or patch panels. Three
3/8-inch solid steel struts must be placed directly behind the windshield and
directly in front of the driver. 2. Battery: Only
one battery is allowed. It must be located outside of the and securely mounted in a 16-gage wall
steel box. A battery disconnect is recommended and located within easy reach of
the driver and track officials. 3. Brakes: Factory stock four (4) wheel hydraulic-all
in good working order. 4. Coolant: Water is the only coolant allowed. 5. Drive Shaft:
Must be factory stock and painted white. There must be a safety strap located
on the front and rear to prevent the drive shaft from coming out from under the
car. Chains are not allowed. 6. Drive Axle:
Must be factory stock, no welded, posi-track or limited slip allowed. 7. Engine: Factory stock engine and components only. The
engine must be located in the stock location on stock mounts. Turbo-charged,
rotary type or marine engines are not allowed. Stock Carburetor and Throttle
body induction systems only. Throttle body systems OK must have oil pressure
activated safety shut-off. No roller or mechanical camshafts are allowed. Any
hydraulic flat tappet cam may be used. Compression Ratio; not to exceed 9.5 to
1. Closed stock air cleaner is mandatory. Aluminum or shaved fly-wheels are not
allowed. A 2 x 2 inspection hole is mandatory in the bell-housing. 8. Exhaust: Cast Iron Exhaust manifolds only, 2 inch ID
maximum at the outlet. The exhaust must exit behind the driver. 9.
Fire Extinguisher: All cars must be equipped with a working ABC type Extinguisher, minimum of 3 lb, that is
securely mounted and within easy reach of the driver and track safety
personnel. 10. Fire-suits: Mandatory and in good/safe condition. 11. Fuel: Pump gas only. No
additives are allowed. 12. Fuel System:
All cars must have a fuel cell securely mounted in the trunk area. A steel firewall must separate the
trunk area and the drivers compartment.
Fuel lines cannot pass through the drivers compartment. Electric fuel
pumps are not allowed carburetor induction systems. Minimum of 8-inches of
ground clearance. 13. Helmet:
Mandatory. Must be Snell approved and in good/safe condition. 14.
Mirrors: Not allowed 15.
Neck Brace: An approved neck brace must be worn during any event. 16. Radiator: Must
be in stock location, sheet metal cannot be altered to locate the radiator. A
one (1) gallon plastic catch can must be used for overflow and mounted on the
firewall in the engine compartment. Any reinforcement to protect the radiator
must be located behind the grill. Made for racing radiators are not allowed. 17. Roll Cage: All
cars must have a minimum six (6) point roll cage made of 1 ¾-inch round, .095 wall thickness tubing welded to
the car frame. If the car does come with a frame, a 6 x 6 x 1/8 or larger plate
must be bolted to the body and the roll cage welded to the steel plate. All
roll bars near the driver’s head must be padded with roll bar padding. 18.Seat: Any seat is allowed. The seat must be securely
fastened to the body and roll cage. 19. Seat Belts:
Mandatory. Five (5) point minimum, with quick release on the lap belt, securely
mounted to the roll cage or car frame. The belts must be coded and dated and
not older than 5 years old. 20. Suspension:
Adjustable spring spacers are allowed. Screw jacks are not allowed. 21.
Shocks: Stock Shocks only. Made for
racing shocks are not allowed. 22. Tires: Made for racing tires, such as
Hoosier or McCreary are not allowed. The tires must be D.O.T. radial passenger
car tires. 23. Tow Hooks:
Mandatory on the front and rear of the car. Must be securely mounted to the
car. Must be made of 5/16 chain only. 24. Weight: Based
on the size of the car engine. If the cars engine is less than 2000 cc the car
must weigh 105% of the engine cc value. If the car engine is over 2000 cc the
car must weigh 1 pound per cubic centimeter. 55% maximum left side weight.
Example: 2.3 liter = 2300 cc which requires 2300 lbs. Weight is measured after
the race with the driver. 25.Wheels: Steel wheels only. Maximum of six (6) inches wide wheels. Wheels
can have a maximum of three (3) inch offset. Aluminum, Magnesium, home made and
drilled wheels are not allowed. Wheel studs must be ½ minimum in diameter. 26. Window Nets:
Mandatory. Must be securely fastened and in place during all events. Must be
approved for racing purposes. Engine Claimer Rule
You can only claim two engines per racing
year. The claimed engine must be in a car and compete during the next night of
racing. Any engine may be claimed for $300.00 US funds plus an exact bolt in
replacement of the claimed engine. You cannot back of a claim once it has been
made. The claim must be presented to the Tech Inspector within 5 minutes of the
completion of the feature event. A claim can be made by a competing driver or
car owner from that same feature event. The Tech Inspector will inspect the
claimed engine and the replacement engine to insure compatibility and insure
that the replacement engine is in sound running order. If all issues are found
to be correct the Tech Inspector will present the claimant with the claim. If
the Tech Inspector finds anything that does not meet the requirements he will
deny the claim and return the money. If the claimant declines the engine claim,
he or she will immediately be disqualified from the points and money from the
racing events of that evening. He or she will also loose all accumulated points
to date and be barred from two (2) consecutive weeks of racing. If anyone
refuses to sell an engine on two occasions during the year he or she will be
disqualified and loose all points for that season. Engines can not be claimed
by the top five in the current points standings as of the date of the claim.
Engines cannot be claimed one week prior to Mid-Season or Seasons
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