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2008 KINROSS SPEEDPARK
FOUR CYLINDER DIVISION RULES
Please read the general rules in addition to these division specific rules. Some duplication and/or discrepancies may arise and if so you are asked to contact track officials for an official ruling.
Please note any driver not meeting the specifications listed below WILL NOT be permitted to compete in this division. There may be a one-week grace period for some specifications at the discretion of tech officials.
** TRACK CAN CONFISCATE ANY PART, OFF ANY CAR, FOR ANY REASON **
GENERAL This is an entry-level class of racing that is intended to permit those with minimal or no previous racetrack experience, desiring to try stock car racing, to do it at an absolute minimum cost. This is a production division, and, unless specifically listed below as an allowable modification, YOU MAY NOT CHANGE OR MODIFY THE CAR OR PARTS IN ANY WAY. This is NOT a “bump & run”, “demolition derby”, or “enduro”. This class is officiated no different than any other division at the Kinross Speedpark.
In an effort to promote even competition, track officials may impose sanctions, modifications or handicapping as they may see fit. If a car continues to dominate the class, Speedpark officials may add weight to the car.
This is an entry-level class meant to be entertaining and FUN!!!
FEES Registration for Four Cylinder competitors is $25.00 U.S. (one-time fee) For registered drivers a pit pass will be $5.00 while non-registered drivers will be required to pay the nominal fee of $22.00. (Only one person may claim to being a cars driver and receive the $5 admission. A co-driver or second driver will be required to pay the normal admission price)
Trophies
are awarded to the Top 3 in A-Main feature events.
CLAIMER RULE This division is a "claimer" division. This rule has been designed to keep this class a cheap and affordable form of racing.
The top 5 cars in each feature event will be subject to claim by any driver finishing on the lead lap. Claim money must be presented to a tech official within 5 minutes of the completion of the feature event.
Claim fee is $1200 U.S. outright or $600 U.S. exchange. - Claim includes complete car minus safety equipment (racing seat belts, window net, fire extinguisher, racing seat, fuel cell) - - Refusal to comply with a claim request will result in expulsion from this division permanently - Kinross Speedpark has the ability to claim ANY car, for ANY reason at ANY time. - All sponsors will remain on the claimed car for the remainder of the current race season
- Driver
must have raced 3 nights during the current season at the Speedpark
before they may claim or be claimed
CAR ELIGIBILITY 1966 and newer, American or Foreign, front wheel and rear wheel drive, three or four cylinder, non turbo charged, single over head cam, no carburetor adaptor plates, passenger cars, station wagons, and compact trucks. Four-wheel drive trucks are allowed as long as one drive shaft is disconnected (either front or rear). No 2-seaters are allowed i.e. Fiero’s, Honda CRX. Maximum wheelbase is 104 inches, with the exception of station wagons. MINI-VANS ARE LEGAL. If you are considering building a Four Cylinder we highly recommend you receive pre-registration approval prior to doing so. Due to the many makes and models available for use, restrictions may be added to any specific make or model to maintain fair and equal competition. All glass, interior and exterior, must be removed. Cars must have windshields in good condition. Approved lexan only if there is a full cage. Three minimum 1/8-inch steel bars required with 4-inch spacing with lexan. Rearview mirrors are not allowed. All exterior trim must be removed. Dashboards may be left intact. All flammable material, excluding dash board and seat must be removed. Folding seats must have seat back securely fastened to prevent folding. Doors must be chained or welded shut; WELDING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Hood and trunk must be secured with hood pins for easy accessibility; OEM latches must be removed or disabled. Fenders may be trimmed (if not excessive) to remove rust out. Excessive cutting and removing of body metal will see the car in question subject to weight penalties as tech officials see fit. Stock appearing bumpers required. Bumpers may be welded into place. Bumper ends may be capped and have supplemental attachments to the fenders which prevents the hooking of bumpers. Windshield wipers are recommended. Spoilers (4 in. width) and non-functional hood scoops are allowed. Added weight must be securely fastened with min. ˝ inch bolts, painted white and include the car’s number on them. FRONT AND REAR TOW HOOKS OR CHAINS ARE REQUIRED!!
VACUUM RULE All cars must pull 18" of vacuum at 1000 RPM.
WEIGHT All cars with engine size of 2000cc or less must weight 2000 lbs with driver following feature event. Cars with 2000 cc or larger engine will be penalized 1 pound per cc. Mustangs must meet 2400 lbs.
WHEELS / TIRES Stock OEM tires. All 4 tires must be the same size. Camber must not be altered in anyway to enhance performance. No aluminum wheels allowed. 60 or 65 series tires allowed.
MUFFLERS Removal of catalytic converter allowed. Loss of muffler will be grounds for black flag. Maximum 100 Db at 100 feet. ANY GOOD MUFFLER.
STEERING AND SUSPENSION Stock only, hex wheel is permitted, power steering is optional. Springs must be the same left to right.
COOLING SYSTEMS Any stock radiator allowed which will fit in stock brackets. 180-degree fan shroud required. An overflow container mounted in engine compartment is required. No anti-freeze; 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 floor with a minimum of two, 1 inch by 1/16-inch straps in each direction, bolted through the floor using doubler plates or installed in a safely constructed manner between the frame rails. Trunk mounted tanks must be sealed off from the driver’s compartment by metal plate. No bottom draw tanks. Maximum 8 gallons. Cell required on wagons. Cars equipped with electric fuel pumps must install a toggle type switch, clearly marked in a bright contrasting color, at the case of the drivers “A” pillar. Mercury switch is also required for electric fuel pumps. If fuel tank is in front of rear axle you can leave it stock.
ROLL BARS / CAGE
Minimum 6 pt.
Cage is mandatory (full cage recommended), constructed of at least
1.5-inch O.D., .095-inch side wall roll bar steel tubing (seam
split-resistant, cold rolled, or seamless; see anyone experienced in
building roll cages.) No exhaust pipe tubing or water pipe! Cage
must be welded or bolted to the floor pan. It is highly recommended
that roll cage be welded with 1/8-inch steel plate and bolted to the
floor pan using doubler plate under floor pan. MAKE ROLL CAGE A PART OF YOUR CAR!! Driver’s door protection
will consist of at least three roll bar type bars welded to roll
cage and covered with a minimum 18-inch x 24-inch x 1/8-inch thick
steel plate or 18-inch x 24-inch x 1/3-inch aluminum plate.
Footplates, 10-inch x 30-inch x 1/3-inch aluminum are required. All
cages / driver protection devices will be allowed at the tech.
Officials discretion. No offset cages.
SEAT BELTS / SEATS Aftermarket 4-point seat belts required. Seat belts must be secured to the roll cage. Race seats secured with ľ inch bolts are recommended. All seats and belts are subject to tech. Officials approval; tech’s decisions are FINAL!!
WINDOW NETS Window nets, with quick release mechanism are required on driver’s side of car and/or passenger side if outfitted for passengers. They must be securely fastened. No tie-wraps or similar devices permitted to be used.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Each vehicle must be equipped with a charged 2-pound minimum BC rated steel fire extinguisher with gauge, mounted in an approved quick release bracket within reach of driver. NO duct tape, or zip ties will be allowed!!!
RADIOS C.B. radios, P.A. systems, stereos with kick a$$ amps are all encouraged, but must be properly fastened. ENTERTAINING TYPE REPLICA PAINT SCHEMES SUCH AS NEXTEL CUP CARS, LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES (excluding lights) ARE ENCOURAGED.
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 baseline model shall be used to determine legality.
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