2010 Preliminary Rulebook Updates

Posted:  Tuesday, January 12, 2010

DRIVERS, it was back in mid-December that we all met to discuss the concerns with the Speedpark and our respective divisions.  At that time the message was clear that change had to be made to fix some issues we had.  Since that time the Sault Area Racing Association Board of Directors has met numerous times to look for solutions and together put together some rules that we feel can help us improve upon what we currently have.

What you will read below is just a start.  Once we have inserted these changes into our existing rulebook we will be reviewing them as a Board and looking for anything we have missed, or any grey areas that need to be defined clearly.

A final rulebook will be released in the coming weeks.

If you have any comments, concerns or suggestions about the info below please contact Gerry Liscumb Jr. via e-mail at gliscumb@hotmail.com

GENERAL RULES

RACE PROCEDURE (applies to all divisions)
■ If there are 9 cars or less in any division, there will not be a four car dash.  All cars within the division will run an Australian Pursuit.

■ If there are 10 cars or more, the fast four qualifiers will run a four car dash while the remaining field will then run an Australian Pursuit.

* Four Car Dash points and Australian Pursuit points are the same through the top 4 positions.  This procedure eliminates "phantom points"

TIRES

■ The tires you qualify on must be ran in your feature

TECH

■ NO WHINING!  The first to whine will have their car teched first.

■ Only driver permitted in the tech area.

GENERAL

■ Safety padding on the centre of the steering wheel is recommended

■ No mirrors in any division

■ Snell 2000 or better helmets mandatory

■ Seatbelts must be dated within the last 5 years.

■ Raceceiver one-way communication devices are required in all divisions (see below)

FOUR CYLINDER DIVISION

GENERAL / ELIGIBILITY
■ These rules are set to provide for this inexpensive class for the novice driver as well as the experienced driver.  This class is designed to give the entry level person the opportunity to experience the thrill of racing as well as for the experienced driver who cannot afford the more expensive classes an opportunity to race.

■ Maximum wheelbase of 104 inches, with the exception of station wagons and pick-ups.

■ This division may run in either direction around the track, in any race, on any night.  BE PREPARED.

RIDE HEIGHT

■ Minimum ride height of 6" to the lowest part of the frame.  This will be checked with the driver in the driver's seat.

WEIGHT

■ Any additional ballast placement will be at tech official's discretion

SUSPENSION

■ Spring rates must be equal left to right (LF=RF and LR=RR).  No modifications.

■ Stock trackwidth

ENGINE

■ No altering or add-ons to electronics.  MUST BE STOCK.  See tech if you are required to replace an item in this area.

■ Stock OEM camshaft only

■ Functional steel oval seamed muffler.  No glasspacks or performance mufflers.  Must have 18" long 1 1/2" OD pipe after muffler.  No exhaust leaks.

■ Engines must be stock for make, model and year of car.  No mixing and matching.

■ Waterpump and alternator drivers must remain stock and intact.

SAFETY

■ Safety rim on right front is encouraged.

TIRES/WHEELS

■ 1" lug nuts recommended

■ Max allowable camber will be detailed shortly.  Track officials will have a system that will distinguish the distance (using a straightedge) that will be allowed for 13", 14" and 14" rims

■ 60,65,70 series tires are allowed.  Minimum treadwear rating of 200 (Minimum treadwear rating of 300 in 2011)

■ No made for racing tires (e.g. Hoosier DOT)

■ No altering of the tire wall.  The treadwear must be visible.

PURE STOCK DIVISION

EXHAUST
■ Must have a crossover.  It may be fabricated.  Must be 2 1/2 inch OD at transmission cross member.  Must have a total of 24 inches of 2 inch max OD after muffler.  Muffler must be a stock rolled seamed 2 inch in and 2 inch out.  No turbos, no glass packs.  No X-pipes, no flow master components.  No racing components.  Muffler must be totally sealed and intact.  No leaks or holes allowed.  No headers.  No center dump manifolds.

TRANSMISSION
■ 12 inch diameter working converter minimum

■ No made for racing transmissions.  No cutting, lightening, modifying, altering of transmissions.  No made for racing transmissions such as TCI, K&M.

■ Powerglide to year/make/model (No powerglides in 2011)

■ Car must push in neutral with the car running

REAREND
■ No gold track rearend or traction control devices.

TIRES
■ No made for racing tires

■ Currently the SARA Board is investigating the option of allowing 16" tires -OR- finding a spec tire that will rectify some previous problems.  STAY TUNED.

ENGINE

■ 1" inspection bung must be installed in oil pan above oil level line.  Must provide unobstructed view of camshaft and components.

FACTORY STOCK DIVISION - TYPE "A" CAR

WEIGHT
■ No weight rule for crate engine cars

■ All cars must weigh 3400 lbs with driver in driver's seat after feature.  *NOTE* - Any car that has a stock appearing body including stock firewall + stock floor to rear hoop + steel roof and trunk lid (minimum 22 gauge steel) deduct 200 lbs.

SUSPENSION

■ No screwjacks in front.  Screwcups ONLY.

■ Locating points of front lower control arms must be in stock position.  Upper control arms may be relocated but NOT adjustable.  Readily available aftermarket tubular steel upper control arms may be used, but must be identical in dimensions to stock and be same left to right.  No homemade control arms allowed.  No offset or custom made.

■ No j-bars, 3-links or panhart bars

■ Stock steel type shock (PRO, AFCO, CARRERA, or QA1).  Welded end, economy style shocks or stock type mount only.  No aluminum shocks at all allowed.  NO external resevoir.  NO PENSKE, NO REVALVABLE BILSTEIN, NO OHLINS.  The shock rule is pretty straight forward.  NO EXOTIC OR HIGH DOLLAR shocks in this class.  If you have something non-economy call or ask first before coming to teh track with it on your car.

TIRES

■ Hoosier 970

FACTORY STOCK DIVISION - TYPE "B" CAR

ENGINE
■ Optional 4bbl carburetor allowed.

MODIFIED DIVISION - TYPE "A" CAR

BODY
■ No full windshields

TREADWIDTH

■ Maximum overall width, front and rear, shall not exceed 78 inches from outside of tire, to outside of tire.

WEIGHT

■ All cars must weigh 2400 lbs, with driver in drivers seat after the feature.

TIRES

■ Hoosier 970

LATE MODEL DIVISION

CARBURETOR
■ An optional 4bbl is allowed on a cast iron head, wet sump engine car at the weight of 2700lbs.  All other cars must weight 2900 lbs with a 4bbl, and 2700 lbs with a 2bbl.

TIRES
■ Hoosier 970

UPDATES:  Al Odbert III

For those of that you may not be aware, Speedpark competitor Al Odbert III was involved in a serious snowmobile accident prior to Christmas. 
Since the accident we have contacted Al's family and have received permission to copy updates on his status to our forum.  We will update this section as updates are provided and you can read everything by CLICKING HERE.

In the meantime we ask you to continue to keep Al and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through the road to recovery.

Thank-you!

Al Odbert III in a photo courtesy of saultracers.com

2010 Forms NOW AVAILABLE

Forms can be downloaded in your choice of format:  Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf)

2010 Driver Registration Form

.doc  or  .pdf

2010 SARA Membership Form

.doc  or  .pdf

Completed forms, along with payment can be mailed to:

Kinross Speedpark

4234 I-75 Business Spur #431

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

49783

Raceceivers MANDATORY

for all drivers in 2010

December 24, 2009

At the rules discussion this past Sunday it was determined that Raceceiver, one-way communication devices will be MANDTORY for all drivers this 2010 season at the Kinross Speedpark.

"This small communication device is revolutionizing the industry, making the sport safer for both the drivers and officials. It saves time by allowing officials to talk to all the drivers at the same time and lets you get on to more racing. The officials can warn drivers about accidents or debris on the track. "

SARA Board Members will be investigating pricing options, alternatives and points of purchase and will release that information ASAP.

As a facility we feel this is just another step in improving the safety and efficiency of the program we already run.

Please watch this site as the 2010 Complete Rulebook will be released early in January 2010.

Shown above is the Y1600 Elite Driver RACEceiver

2010 Tentative Schedule

NOW ONLINE - Click Here

2010 Pit Slab Renewals and

NEW Purchases

Pit slabs for the 2010 season are now available for purchase.

Currently there are 14 slabs up for renewal and 8 "NEW" slabs that are available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All slabs are $125 up until February 1st, OR $150 thereafter.

Any slab that is not renewed by February 1st will then become available to other drivers.

If you must renew, or are interested in purchasing one of the "new" slabs please contact Gerry by phone at 906-630-9584 or by e-mail at gliscumb@hotmail.com

Thank-you.