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SECTION - G - 2008
NASCAR DIVISION
NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE CHEMUNG/SPENCER: RULES
ANYTHING NOT COVERED BY THE FOLLOWING
RULES MUST BE
CHECKED WITH NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE OFFICIALS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
G1 NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE- CHEMUNG/SPENCER:
TUBE CHASSIS CARS
G1.1 COMPETING MODELS:
NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE Division Races
NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE races are open to eligible 1980 through 2008
models of American-made passenger car production sedans. Unless
otherwise authorized by NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE, all combination Events
shall be governed by the 2008 NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE specifications.
G1.2 Approved Competition Models
BUICK Skyhawk
CHEVROLET Cavalier, Monte Carlo, Beretta
CHRYSLER Eagle, Talon
DODGE Avenger, Stealth, Daytona
FORD Escort, Mustang II, Probe
OLDSMOBILE Firenza
PLYMOUTH Laser, Sundance
PONTIAC Sunbird, J-2000, Grand Prix
G1.3 OTHER APPROVED MODELS
Other models may be selected when available providing they are the same
in body configuration and meet the spirit and intent of competitive
racing as currently evidenced in NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE racing.
G2 GENERAL CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS Car
Bodies
The car body must meet the following requirements:
G2.1 Cars must be neat appearing.
G2.2 all bodies must be installed on frame in a manner acceptable to the
Officials. Window openings must remain stock appearing and must maintain
the original manufacturer's window opening configuration. Cars will not
be allowed to compete with altered window openings. Bodies must be no
wider than the standard width from the front of the door panel to the
rear of the quarter panels when measured beneath the car at the rocker
panels. A minimum distance of 43 inches and a maximum distance of 45
inches is permitted across the body at the bottom of the front
windshield opening. Bodies must not extend below the frame at the side
rails. Skirts or additional metal may not extend below the body.
G2.3 The floor area directly beneath the seat forward to the front
engine firewall must be made using a minimum 1/8 inch steel. The
remainder of the floor area to the right and rear of the seat must be
made from a minimum 22 gauge steel. All floor area panels must be welded
together.
G2.4 Streamlining at the top of the
windshield will not be permitted. Bodies must have standard appearing
windshield opening and the windshield post must follow standard
configuration.
G2.5 Cars will not be permitted to compete with excessive body damage.
(excessive body damage to be determined by Officials.
G2.6 Belly pans will not be permitted. A
belly pan will be defined as any object or material that alters the flow
of air under the car. Determination of whether any material or object is
or is not a belly pan shall be in the discretion of the Officials.
Bottom panel of the front nose panel may not extend rearward past the
rear edge of the harmonic balancer.
G2.7 The driver's compartment may be enclosed with additional sheet
metal. All interior sheet metal must be a minimum 22 gauge welded steel.
Interior sheet metal cannot be higher than or enclose a standard window
opening. Sheet metal in driver's compartment must be horizontal from the
top of the drive shaft tunnel to the right side door bars or angle from
top of drive shaft tunnel upwards to top of right side door bars. Angled
or horizontal metal must extend from the rear firewall or back of seat a
minimum of 26 inches forward. The interior sheet metal behind the rear
hoop may be roll formed upward to the top of the rear hoop cross bar.
The sheet metal must extend rearward and at the center of the rear axle
housing, the sheet metal may angle upward and seal to the bottom of the
rear window opening. Interior spoilers, wings, or wind deflectors will
not be permitted. Double panels will not be permitted. All interior
sheet metal subject to Officials' approval.
G3 DETAILED CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the General Car Body Requirements specified in paragraph
G.2 the following Detailed Car Body Requirements shall be observed.
G3.1 Spoilers
All spoilers must be approved by Officials before installation. An
approved spoiler must be a non-adjustable part of the body which
controls the flow of air over one (1) surface only. Spoiler sizes will
be reviewed as testing and/or race competition dictate, and adjustments
may be made during the testing, official practice, or prior to Events
such as time trials and/or qualifying races, etc.
G3.2 Front Air Dam
An approved air dam may be mounted to the front underside of cars. The
optional metal or vinyl front air dam must be mounted perpendicular to
the ground and no more than three (3) inches behind the front edge of
the nose panel. Front nose panel and air dam must not extend past the
rear edge of the front bumper and must maintain two (2) inches ground
clearance. Nose panel and air dam must not extend past outside edge of
front frame rails. Air dams must have a minimum ground clearance of two
(2) inches. All support brackets must be mounted to rear of air dam.
Horizontal or flat air deflectors must not extend past the outer edges
of the front nose panel side walls.
G3.3 Rear Spoilers
All rear spoilers and spoiler mounting points must be approved by
Officials. A solid rear spoiler of a minimum 1/4 " inch thickness
clear polycarbonate only may be installed at the rear deck lid and meet
the requirements that follow:
G3.3.1 The maximum spoiler size permitted shall be eight (8) inches high
by 48 inches wide. The rear spoiler must not be wider than the standard
width of the rear quarter panels, measured across the top The rear
spoiler must be installed at the rear of the quarter panels where the
rear panel meets the interior sheet metal. During race events rear the
spoiler must not extend past the rear edge of rear bumper. Decals or
logos will not be allowed on the rear spoiler.
G3.3.2 A maximum of two (2) one (1) inch wide adjustable supports are
permitted on the front of the spoiler.
G3.3.3 A maximum of three (3) supports may be attached to the rear of
the spoiler. The supports, front or rear, may be attached to the spoiler
using a piece of one (1) by one (1) inch aluminum angle one (1) inch
long.
G3.3.4 A maximum of 35 inches measured from the ground to the spoiler
mounting point is permitted.
G4 Glass
G4.1 Windshield
G4.2 A single one (1)piece flat or radiused type polycarbonate / lexan
windshield must be used on the drivers side.
G4.3 The windshield must be mounted flush with the cowl or dash panel
and extend up to the top of the windshield opening in front of the
driver. Regardless of the type of windshield being used, it cannot be
wider than the center of the windshield opening.
G4.4 A complete steel windshield screen (with maximum openings of one
(1) inch by two (2) inches must be installed in the right side of the
windshield opening. The windshield screen must cover the right side
windshield opening from the center windshield bar to the right side roll
bar and from the front hoop bar, at the top, down to the cowl or dash
panel.
G4.5 Decals will not be permitted on the windshield.
G4.6 All windshields, windshield screens and their installation must be
acceptable to officials.
G4.7 Side Window Glass/Window Screen
G4.7.1 All side window glass must be removed. A nylon mesh screen must
be installed in the left side door glass opening. The window screen must
be a rib type made from minimum 3/4 " inch, maximum one (1) inch
wide, nylon material with a minimum one (1) inch square opening between
the ribs. The minimum window screen size shall be 22 inches wide by 16
inches high. All window screen mounts must be welded to the roll cage.
The window screen, when in the closed position, must fit tight and be
secured with a quick release type latch located at the top front corner.
G4.7.2 The minimum side window opening on all models shall be 13-1/2
inches when measured from the top of the door panel to the bottom of the
roof hoop roll bar or the roof drip rail (whichever is closest). Door
panels cannot be cut or notched to meet this rule.
G5 Rear Window: (No Rear window glass)
G6 Headlights/parking lights All cars
must be equipped with a solid taillight panel, The taillight panel must
extend down to the top of the frame and have a maximum 1-1/2 inch lip on
the bottom edge.
G7 Dashboard All dashboards must be
acceptable to Officials.
G8 Fire Wall
G8.1 A front and rear firewall of a not less than 22 gauge magnetic
steel must separate driver from the engine compartment and fuel cell.
G8.2 The front firewall must be positioned below the leading edge of the
windshield.
G8.3 The fire walls must be sealed and welded in place.
G9 Doors
G9.1 All door panels shall be steel or aluminum and mounted in a manner
acceptable to the Officials. Any seams, creases or accent lines
fabricated in the doors shall be made parallel with the top of the door.
G9.2 A minimum distance of 72 inches up to a maximum distance of 78
inches is permitted when measured from the center of the rear axle
housing forward to the front of the door. A maximum distance of 45
inches and a minimum of 43 inches permitted when measured across the car
at the front outside edge of the door panel.
G10 Quarter Panels
Quarter panels must be made of steel or aluminum and meet the following
requirements:
G10.1 The top of the quarter panels and door panels must maintain the
same degree of rake (within 3/4 inch) from the front of the rear window
post to the rear of the front windshield post.
G10.2 All cars must have rear wheel openings on the right side of a
minimum of 11 inches and a maximum of 14 inches radius measured from
center of the rear axle housing.
G10.3 Quarter window openings must maintain the same shape as the make
and model car being used. The minimum size for any quarter window
opening will be nine (9) inches high by 14 inches wide. All quarter
window openings and their location must be acceptable to Officials.
G10.4 A minimum distance of 34 inches (measured any place at the rear of
the quarter panels) and a maximum distance of 42 inches measured from
the center of the rear axle to the rear of the body is permitted. A
minimum distance of 49 inches and a maximum distance of 60 inches is
permitted between the top of the quarter Panels measured across the body
at the rear axle housing to the back of the car. A minimum distance of
58 inches and a maximum distance of 60 inches is permitted between the
outer edges of the quarter panels measured at the rear bumper height.
G10.5 The maximum height of the rear quarter panels measured from the
ground to the rear of the quarter panel will be 35 inches.
G10.6 The rear quarter panels must maintain a minimum of eight (8) inch
ground clearance behind the rear wheels. A maximum distance of 60 inches
is permitted when measured across the car at the rear of the quarter
panels.
G10.7 A maximum of four (4) degrees of rake from stock dimensions will
be permitted in the body, measured anywhere along the quarter panels and
doors.
G10.8 The rear body panel located between the quarter panels must
maintain a minimum of 32 inches and a maximum of 35 inches when measured
from the ground to the top of the panel at the spoiler mounting point.
The panel must be solid with no open holes and extend down and be even
with the top of the rear bumper. The center panel cannot be higher than
the top of the rear quarter panels.
G11 Grilles
G11.1 The grille air intake housing at the radiator must maintain a
rectangular shape across the front of the nose with the opening being at
least as wide as it is high and covering a minimum of 130 square inches.
Only screen will be permitted in the opening to allow for proper
cooling. Only solid metal or polycarbonate panels will be permitted for
blocking off the air intake housing for time trials. Tape is not
permitted.
G11.2 Only metal grille air intake housings will be permitted.
G12 Hoods/Roof
G12.1 All cars must be equipped with a hood manufactured from a single
piece of metal or fiberglass.
G12.2 The hood must be manufactured so that it will completely cover the
engine compartment, from the left side to the right side; turn down a
minimum of four (4) inches on each side, and cover (if used) the engine
side panels. No part of the hood at the side panels except for the
"A" post, shock, and master cylinder covers may be higher than
the lowest part of the hood. Only openings for the air cleaner and the
distributor will be permitted. No portion of the hood may be higher than
the bottom of the air cleaner. Hoods must be fastened with positive pin
fasteners evenly spaced across the front.
G12.3 All hoods must be approved by Officials.
G12.4 Roof must be stock for make and
model of body used. Roof support posts must maintain the same angles as
a stock production car. The front post ("A" post) must be
mounted to the top front of the door panel. The rear post must be
anchored to the rear quarter panels. All roof panels must be installed
in a manner that is acceptable to Officials. The front of the roof must
be secured in three (3) places, one (1) in the center and one (1) on
each side.
G12.5 The rear roof quarter window panel including the door " B
" post must be made from a single piece of sheet metal. The top
edge of the quarter window panel must conform to the NORTHEAST MODIFIED
LITE template. The front edge of the "B" post must be located
a maximum of 24 inches from the center of the rear axle housing forward.
G13 Rear Deck Lids Rear deck lid must be
metal.
G14 Bumpers/Side Rails
The bumpers and side rails must meet the following requirements:
G14.1 Front bumpers must be made of two (2) pieces of 1-1/2 inches
minimum to 1- 3/4 inches maximum magnetic steel tubing four (4) inches
to six (6) inches apart, center to center, mounted to the front frame
rails, spindle height, with a minimum of four (4) vertical connectors
permitted. Two (2) vertical connectors must be welded in the center of
the radiused comers with the remaining two (2) spaced between the comer
uprights. The front bumper must be convex in shape with rounded comers,
and mounted to the outside edge of the front frame rails, but no wider.
The maximum distance from the center of the front spindle to the front
of the front bumper can be no more than 30 inches. Rear bumpers must be
made from an "I" Beam extruded from aluminum. The minimum
width, when measured across the rear of the car, will be 57 inches and
the maximum width permitted will be 66 inches. Each end of the rear
bumper (from the mounting side) must be cut on an angle. and capped with
a minimum 0.125 inch aluminum. All bumper caps must be welded and sharp
edges must be filed. The minimum size permitted will be 2-3/4 inches by
four (4) inches by 3/16 inch thick. Bumper must be mounted at axle
height. A maximum distance of 46 inches measured at the center of the
rear axle to the rear edge of the bumper is permitted. Weight reducing
holes will not be permitted in the bumper. Any inappropriate bumper will
be disallowed. No car will be permitted to compete without the rear or
front bumper.
G14.2 All cars must be equipped with
rear comer rails and side rails. All rails must be constructed using a
minimum 0.083 inch thick magnetic steel seamless tubing with an outside
diameter of a minimum 1-1/4 inches and a maximum of 1-3/4 inches. Side
rail bars should be constructed using the following guidelines.
G14.2.1 Right side bars shall be constructed by using two (2) pieces of
magnetic steel seamless tubing. The bottom bar shall attach to the rear
of the frame rail and extend upward and outward even with the outside of
the tires, or up to a maximum of 1/2 inch outside of the tires.
The bottom side bar shall extend forward parallel with the frame rail
and angle in to the front sub frame rail with minimal tire clearance.
The bottom bar shall be mounted centerline with the rear axle and front
spindle. The top side bar shall be attached centerline with the rear
hoop cross bar extending outward and forward to the forward most point
of the bottom bar. The top bar shall turn down, be centered on, and
attach to the bottom bar. The top bar shall have an additional support
bar attached to the front roll cage leg bar centered on the dash cross
bar. An additional support bar must be added in the center. The bar must
be attached to the frame rail and side bar. Two (2) additional vertical
support bars should be added, one (1) at the rear and one (1) in the
center of the side rail bar. The distance measured at the front, center
to center, of the top and bottom bars at the turn down area shall be a
minimum of six (6) inches. The distance measured at the rear center to
center shall be a maximum nine (9) inches and minimum six (6) inches.
Cars will not be permitted in competition without side rails.
G14.2.2 Left side rail bars shall be constructed using the same
guidelines described above except that the rear support bar may be a
radiused bar that attaches to the rear hoop bar centered on the cross
bar and extending down and attached to the frame rail. Left side rail
bars must be mounted by centering the two parallel side rail bars with
the center of the rear axle and the front spindle or left side bars may
be raised a maximum of two (2) inches from center. Cars will not be
permitted in competition without side rails.
G14.2.3 Rear corner rails must be constructed using two (2) pieces of
magnetic steel seamless tubing a minimum of 1-1/4 inches and maximum
1-3/4 inches in diameter. Both pieces of tubing shall be identically
formed and welded to a steel bumper bracket at the rear. The tubing
shall angle out and upward even with the outside of the tires, or up to
a maximum of 1/2 inch outside of the tires and maintain a six (6) inch
dimension measured center to center. The corner bumpers shall then turn
in with a minimal tire clearance to the rear quarter panels. Additional
support bars must be installed behind the body panels to the rear frame
rails and/or roll cage. Cars will not be permitted in
competition-without rear comer rails.
G15 FRAMES
G15.1 General Frame Eligibility
G15.1.1 All frames must meet the requirements described in the following
paragraphs.
G15.1.2 Aluminum or light alloy frames will not be permitted.
G15.2 Frame Requirements
G15.3 All frames are subject to Officials approval. A minimum ground
clearance of two (2) inches must be maintained on any part of the frame.
All frame components must be made of steel and welded. Holes drilled in
frames, frame supports, and cross members with the intent of making the
metal lighter are not permitted.
G15.4 Side frame rails and rear kick up must be constructed with 1/8
inch minimum thickness meeting the ASTM A-500 specifications, and be a
minimum of two (2) inches wide and three (3) inches high magnetic steel
box tubing. The distance from the centerline of the driveline to the
left side frame rail, measured anywhere along the frame, must be within
six (6) inches (eight (8) inches on 1989 and newer models with the frame
rail and roll cage extension) of the distance from the centerline of the
drive train to the right frame rail. A minimum width of 34 inches, and
maximum 46 inches, measured from center of left frame rail to center of
right frame rail, must be maintained in the driver's compartment. A
minimum width of 31 inches and a maximum of 46 inches, measured from
center of left frame rail to center of right frame rail, must be
maintained on the rear kick up, with exception for suspension and tire
clearance. All rear kick ups must maintain a minimum of 18 degrees from
side frame rails to top of kick up.
G15.5 The fuel cell reinforcement bar, using a minimum 1-1/2 inches
seamless
(3) vertical supports of 1-3/4 inches by 0.083 inch minimum seamless
round magnetic steel tubing (#15 in diagram #5) connecting it to the
rear frame crossmember. The main roll cage bar (#1) and the front roll
bar legs (#2 A & B) must be connected with four (4) horizontal door
bars (#9 A & B) on both left and right sides. The top door bar on
each side must have a vertical vent window bar (#10 A & B) welded
upward and connecting to the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B). An
optional vertical bar may extend from the roof hoop bar radiused outward
and turn down to the top horizontal door bar on drivers side. The
minimum 1-1/2 inch steel seamless tubing should be located in line with
the driver. The door bars must be convex in shape and spaced from top to
bottom as equal as space permits. The door bars must be the same length
and have an equal amount of convex in both the right and left sides. The
door bars must have six
(6) vertical studs per side of 1-3/4
inches by 0.083 minimum seamless round magnetic steel tubing (not
numbered but shown in the left side view diagram #3) equally spaced. Two
(2) angular studs (#1 A & B) must be attached from next to the
bottom door bar to the frame rail. Right side door bars must cover a
minimum of 25 inches of
door length and may be either four (4) horizontal bars with six (6)
vertical studs or two (2) horizontal bars and two (2) bars configured in
an X design. If the X design is used, a vertical bar must connect
through the center of the X from the top horizontal bar to the frame. A
roof support bar (#12) must also extend from the right front corner of
the roof bar down to the transmission crossmember. All joints where bar
#1 and bars #2 A & B meet the main frame and meet the door bars #9 A
& B, the roof bar #3, and the rear support bars # 13 A & B, must
have gusset plates for reinforcement. magnetic steel tubing, must be
installed behind the fuel cell. This reinforcement bar must be as wide
as the fuel cell and as low to the ground as the fuel cell with a
minimum of two (2) uprights from the reinforcement bar to the rear frame
cross member, evenly spaced behind the fuel cell. An X cross member made
of one (1) inch magnetic steel tubing must be installed beneath the fuel
cell from corner to corner. The X cross member must be welded or bolted
to the rear frame rails in a secure manner. Two (2) additional support
bars, one (1) at each comer of the protective bar, must extend forward
and be welded to the rear frame assembly.
G15.6 The front sub-frame assembly must be constructed using a minimum
0.083 inch thickness meeting the ASTM A-500 specifications, two (2)
inches wide and three (3) inches in height steel tubing. A minimum of 27
inches, and a maximum of 32 inches, measured from center of left frame
rail to center of right frame rail, must be maintained from the mounting
point of upper control arms forward. All front sub-frame assemblies must
maintain a minimum of 30 degrees angle from side frame rails up to the
top of the sub-frame. All sub-frame assembly support bracing shall be a
minimum 0.090 inch by 1-3/4 inches round magnetic steel seamless tubing.
Frame support bars, left and right, must extend from the roll cage to
the sub-frame and must have a downward radius bent into the bars before
they are welded to the sub-frame. The left and right support bars must
not have any additional braces added between the front leg bars and
where they attach to the front sub-frame assembly. A flex support tube
may be added to the front support bar at the radius and extend forward
and be attached to a crossmember. Any frame rejected by Officials for
showing poor workmanship will not be approved until necessary
corrections have been made.
G16 Roll Bars:
G16.1 Round magnetic steel tubing 1-3/4 inches by 0.090 inch seamless
roll-over bars are compulsory for the basic roll cage (diagrams #4 and
#5) and must be approved. Aluminum and/or other soft metals are not
permitted. Roll bar connections must be welded.
G16.2 All cars are required to have the basic and typical roll cage
configured as shown in diagrams #2, #3, #4, and #5. The main roll bar
(#l in diagram #5) must be welded on the top of both right and left
frame rails, then come upward above the drivers head and across the
inside roof panel. The main roll bar (#l) must also be braced with one
(1) diagonal bar (#5) and two (2) horizontal bars (#6) and (#7). The
diagonal bar must begin at the upper left behind the drivers head and
end at the lower right of the main, roll bar. The horizontal bars (#6
and #7) must be welded inside the main roll bar (#l) with the upper bar
(#7) at the seat height and the lower bar (#6) just above the drive
shaft tunnel. Extending forward at the outer edges of the roof panel,
from the main cage is the roof bar (#3). The roof bar must follow the
contour of the windshield across the front and be within four (4) inches
of the top of the windshield. The roof bar must also have a bar (#4)
welded from the main roll bar to the roof bar on the car's centerline.
The windshield bar (#4A) must extend forward from the roof bar on the
cars centerline and bend downward behind the windshield opening through
the cowl and attach to the bar (#8). The front roll bar legs (#2 A &
B) must be welded to the roof bar near the upper comers of the
windshield, then extend down along the "A" posts to the cowl,
then straight down to the top of the frame side
rails. An additional dash bar (#8) must be welded beneath the dash,
across the two (2) front roll bar legs (#2 A & B). At this location,
two (2) bars (#16 A & B) a minimum of 0.090 inch wall thickness are
welded to the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B) extending forward
through the firewall and over the front sub-frame rails. turned down and
be welded to the sub-frame. All other support bars to the front
sub-frame must be 1-3/4 inches round magnetic steel seamless tubing by
0.090 inch minimum wall thickness. Rear support bars (#13 A & B)
must be welded to the main roll bar (#l) at the top and extend to the
rear of the frame rail within six (6) inches of the rear edge of the
fuel cell mount in the trunk compartment. The rear support bars (#13 A
& B) must be connected with a bar (# 14) that adds extra
reinforcement to the trunk area in addition to being welded to the rear
support bars (#13 A & B). Bar (#14) must have a minimum of three (3)
vertical supports of 1-3/4 inches by 0.083 inch minimum seamless round
magnetic steel tubing (#15 in diagram #5) connecting it to the rear
frame crossmember. The main roll cage bar (#1) and the front roll bar
legs (#2 A & B) must be connected with four (4) horizontal door bars
(#9 A & B) on both left and right sides. The top door bar on each
side must have a vertical vent window bar (#10 A & B) welded upward
and connecting to the front roll bar legs (#2 A & B). An optional
vertical bar may extend from the roof hoop bar radiused outward and turn
down to the top horizontal door bar on drivers side. The minimum 1-1/2
inch steel seamless tubing should be located in line with the driver.
The door bars must be convex in shape and spaced from top to bottom as
equal as space permits. The door bars must be the same length and have
an equal amount of convex in both the right and left sides. The door
bars must have six (6) vertical studs per side of 1-3/4 inches by 0.083
minimum seamless round magnetic steel tubing (not numbered but shown in
the left side view diagram #3) equally spaced. Two (2) angular studs (#l
1 A & B) must be attached from next to the bottom door bar to the
frame rail. Right side door bars must cover a minimum of 25 inches of
door length and may be either four (4) horizontal bars with six (6)
vertical studs or two (2) horizontal bars and two (2) bars configured in
an X design. If the X design is used, a vertical bar must connect
through the center of the X from the top horizontal bar to the frame. A
roof support bar (#12) must also extend from the right front corner of
the roof bar down to the transmission crossmember. All joints where bar
#1 and bars #2 A & B meet the main frame and meet the door bars #9 A
& B, the roof bar #3, and the rear support bars # 13 A & B, must
have gusset plates for reinforcement.
G16.3 All roll bars within the drivers reach must be padded with padding
acceptable to Officials.
G16.4 Roll bar installation and workmanship must be acceptable to
Officials. Any bars not shown in the basic and typical roll cage
diagrams must be approved by NORTHEAST MODIFIED LITE.
G17 Sway Bars
Only magnetic steel front sway bars are permitted. Rear sway bars
(anti-roll bars) will not be permitted.
G18 COIL OVER SHOCKS -
G18.1 Northeast Modified lite division must utilize the track specified
shocks only. Shocks are subject to dyno verification and must be within
the manufacture's tolerance limits for each part number. Shocks must
remain un-altered, un-tampered with, and as manufactured.
G18.2 The Northeast lite Modified track approved shocks are:
Pro Shocks # TA55½B Front
Pro Shocks # TA74½B Rear
G18.3 A maximum of one (1) shock absorber per wheel is permitted.
G19 A-Frames
The upper A-frames and lower control
arms must meet the following requirements:
G19.1 Upper A-frames and lower control arms must be acceptable to
Officials.
G19.2 when attaching upper control arms to the mounting plate, only
standard type castor - camber shims or washers will be permitted.
G20 Spindles, Wheel Bearings, and Hubs
The spindles, wheel bearings, and hubs
must be acceptable to Officials and meet the following requirements:
G20.1 Heavy duty magnetic steel spindles
and wheel bearings are compulsory.
G20.2 Aluminum or magnetic steel hubs
are permitted.
G20.3 The front spindles must be
attached to the frame using steel cables. The large eye of the cable
must loop over the upper portion of the spindle and be secured in a
manner acceptable to officials. The end of the cable with the smaller
eye must be attached to the frame in front of the top A-frame with a
1-1/4 inch magnetic steel sleeve passing through the frame from top to
bottom and welded, top and bottom. A 3/4 inch bolt with a large washer
on each side of the cable eye passing through the steel sleeve in the
frame with a lock nut on the bolt will attach the steel cable to the
frame. The steel cable must be a minimum 5/16 inch wire rope constructed
of 7 x 19 stainless steel "aircraft" grade wire forming a
standard Flemish eye mechanical splice at each end secured by a pressed
steel sleeve at each eye. A fiber cable constructed from a continuous
loop of 5/16 inch diameter 12 strand cable (with the blue tracer thread
) woven from Vectran® HS V-12 fiber may be used as an alterative to
steel for the 5/16 inch diameter wire rope cable. If the fiber cable is
used, it must be attached around the frame in front of the top A-frame
using a choker-type hitch or with a 1-1/4 inch magnetic steel sleeve
passing through the frame from top to bottom and welded, top and bottom
ahead of the top A-frame. A 3/4 inch bolt with a large washer on each
side of the Vectran® fiber cable eye passing though the steel sleeve in
the frame with a lock nut on the bolt will attach the fiber cable to the
frame. The opposite end must loop over the upper portion of the spindle
and be secured in a manner acceptable to Officials.
G20.4 Oil filling of any spindles, wheel bearings or hubs is not
permitted.
G20.5 Spindles and hubs must be approved by Officials.
G21 WHEELS and Tires:
The wheels must meet the following requirements:
G21.1 Only 15" inch diameter five (5) lug reinforced magnetic steel
racing wheels with a maximum width of 13" inches are permitted.
G21.2 Any offset is permitted.
G21.3 Wide five bolt pattern optional.
G21.4 Bead locks are not permitted.
G21.5 Steel spacers are permitted to utilize maximum allowable tread
width.
G21.6 TIRES - All tires must be purchased from the track tire dealer.
The only tires permitted are Hoosier 1070/1080
G21.7 Only track designated and marked tires permitted.
G21.8 Tire durometer readings will be checked.
G21.9 A tire minimum softness may be declared at the beginning of a race
event.
G21.10 No use of bleed-off or pop- off type valves.
G21.11 Hand grooving, buffing, grinding, and /or cutting on any area of
the racing tire will not be permitted.
G21.12 Tires that have been altered by unauthorized treatment will not
be permitted.
G21.13 Lug Bolts & Nuts
G21.13.1 Solid heavy duty 5/8 inch by 18 threads per inch magnetic steel
lug bolts and standard one (1) inch hex by 5/8 inch thick magnetic steel
lug nuts, tapered on one (1) side and flat on one (1) side only, must be
used.
G21.13.2 lug stud threads must go through the full thickness of the
wheel nut on
all four wheels.
NOTICE: A participant competing in any
race at Chemung Speedrome/Spencer Speedway specifically agrees that
he/she acknowledges it is illegal to soak or treat racing tires and that
said soaking or treatment of racing tires is against EPA regulations and
further contains carcinogens and hazardous material which are unfit for
his/her health and the health of all competitors and spectators. Any
participant found violating the rule is subject to suspension.
G22 Wheelbase and Tread Width
Requirements
G22.1 All eligible cars must maintain a maximum allowable tread width
front and rear, of 84 inches measured at outside of tire, zero toe-in,
at spindle height.
G22.2 The minimum wheelbase permitted in the northeast lite Modified
class competition is 107inches.
G22.3 When measuring the wheelbase, the minimum allowable tolerance
cannot exceed one (1) inch plus or minus on the other side.
G23 Body Height and Ground Clearance
Requirements
G23.1 Body Height Requirements
Body height shall be determined by measuring (with driver) the overall
height of the car from a distance of six (6) inches behind the top of
the windshield on the roof centerline. Minimum height will be 40 inches.
The rear of the roof at the highest point shall be no more than three
(3) inches higher than the actual front measurement.
G24 Ground Clearance Requirements
Frame rail and sheet metal clearance will be two (2) inches. All ground
clearance requirements will be measured with the driver in the car.
G25 OVER ALL CAR WEIGHT:
G25.1 MINIMUM WEIGHT 2600 POUNDS WITH DRIVER.
G25.2 MAXIMUM 56. % LEFT SIDE WEIGHT. (ALL CARS) WITH DRIVER
G25.3 NO allowances for gas, water, oil. NO deduction for loss in weight
due to race wears. Dislodged weight cannot be returned to car for
weighing after race.
G25.4 Absolutely NO weight shift devices of any type.
G25.5 TRACK SCALE: Unless otherwise authorized by the officials, at all
times during an event, all weights will be calculated on track scales.
It is the responsibility of each race team to see that their car meets
the specified minimum weight requirements for this division on these
scales.
TRACK SCALES WILL BE FINAL.
G25.6 BALLAST WEIGHT: Added weight must be in block form of no less than
five (5) pound blocks. If ballast weight is needed to make total weight,
it must be securely fastened to the in side of frame rails, be painted
white and car number painted on weight. Two or more grade 8 bolts
minimum 7/16 dia. Material and mounting must be acceptable to Officials.
G25.7 NO steel or lead pellets.
G25.8 NO weight is to be mounted in Driver's compartment.
G25.9 Weight Shifting Devices
G25.9.1 Mechanical devices for shifting weight which can be activated by
the driver will not be permitted inside of drivers compartment.
G25.9.2 Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic or remote control devices which
change the handling characteristics or height of the car are not
permitted.
G26 STEERING COMPONENTS
The car steering components must meet
the following requirements:
G26.1 Rack and pinion steering allowed.
G26.2 all cars will be equipped with a magnetic steel steering shaft.
G26.3 Tie rods, drag links and component parts must be heavy duty.
Interchangeable pitman arms may be used. Pitman arms may not be drilled
for weight reduction.
G26.4 Center-top of steering post must be padded with at least two (2)
inches of resilient material.
G26.5 a quick release magnetic steel coupling on steering wheel is
mandatory. The magnetic steel couplings cannot be covered with plastics
or coatings. The use of universal joints in steering shaft must be
approved by Officials.
G26.6 Only metal steering wheels are permitted.
G26.7 The power steering pump must be mounted and driven off the front
of the engine.
G27 Brake Components
The car brake components must meet the following requirements:
G27.1 Four (4) wheel disc brakes mandatory. Only magnetic cast iron or
cast steel round circular rotors will be permitted. Drilled, slotted or
grooved rotors are not permitted. Only factory dust cleanouts are
permitted. The brake rotors must be bolted to the hubs. Floating brake
rotors will not be permitted.
G27.2 Brakes must be operational on all four (4) wheels at all times.
Valves of any type will not be permitted in the brake lines that will
reduce or cut off the flow of brake fluid to a single wheel.
G27.3 Inboard brakes are not allowed.
G27.4 Electronic wheel speed sensors or brake actuators will not be
permitted.
G27.5 Power assisted braking systems will not be permitted.
G27.6 Only one (1) brake caliper per wheel using only two (2) brake pads
per
Caliper will be permitted. Only metal brake calipers will be permitted.
Brake calipers with a maximum of four (4) pistons are permitted. Each
brake caliper's pistons must all be of equal size. AP Racing Calipers
will not be permitted.
G27.7 Only a single brake bias system which connects to the balance bar
of the brake pedal assembly will be permitted. lnline brake
proportioning systems will not be permitted.
G27.8 All rotors and brake components subject to Track Officials
approval.
G28 Brake Cooling
The brake cooling system must be acceptable to Officials and meet the
following requirements:
G28.1 One (1) air duct per wheel may be used for brake cooling. All
scoops must be acceptable to Officials. Maximum dimension of front brake
air scoops is three (3) inches by eight (8) inches when mounted to front
sub-frame or front bumper. Maximum dimensions of rear brake air scoops
mounted in the quarter panel or door is
10 inches long by eight (8) inches wide and must be painted the same
color as the car. If the rear brake ducts are routed beneath the car,
they cannot be mounted lower than the bottom of the frame rail and must
be mounted in a 2 inch by 2 inch angle frame. Brake scoops mounted in
the door or quarter panels must be flush with the outside of the body. A
2 inch air deflector may be attached to the rear of the brake scoop. If
the brake scoops are not operational, they must be blocked off. Screens
and air ducts, from the opening to the brakes, must be acceptable to
Officials.
G28.2 Brake fluid recirculating devices will not be permitted.
G.29 BATTERY
G29.1 BATTERY - Only a single 12-volt OEM automotive type or an
automotive type gel-battery is permitted must be located between the
frame rails. Battery must be securely anchored and mounted inside a
spill proof container located under hood or floor of the car. If located
under the floor, the battery must be completely encased, if located
under the hood; the battery must have suitable cover. No battery may be
forward of the radiator or rear of the rear end housing of the car.
Battery location must be acceptable to Officials.
G30 Electrical Switch Location
All electrical switches must be located on the dash panel or within easy
reach of the driver. A labeled on/off master switch to the battery cable
must be installed on the cowl behind the windshield opening on the right
side of the driver. The switch must be easily accessible and in plain
view.
G31 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Engine cooling system must be acceptable to officials. Icing, Freon type
chemicals or refrigerants may not be used in or near the engine
compartment. Portable cooling machines or devices will not be permitted.
G31.1 Only Water or Track Approved coolants or additives may be used in
the cooling systems.
G32 Fan Shroud and Ducts
When ducting air from the nose housing to the radiator, air directional
shields are permitted within the duct.
G33 Radiator
The engine cooling radiator must meet the following requirements:
G33.1 Radiator must remain stock appearing and remain in front of the
engine.
G33.2 Radiator dust screens permitted.
G33.3 Radiator must be copper, brass, or aluminum.
G33.4 Radiator installation must be acceptable to Officials.
G33.5 Radiator overflow pipe may be relocated with all radiators having
a minimum one gallon over flow can.
G34 DRIVE TRAIN: FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH
G34.1 Clutch, NO CARBON FIBER CLUTCHES.
The clutch and clutch assembly must meet the following requirements:
G34.2 Must be disc / pressure plate design clutch assembly.
G34.3 No coupler type / Dog clutch or direct drives.
G34.4 Stock OEM dimension steel flywheel for engine type. Stock OEM or
replacement OEM type steel pressure plate and steel disc only. Minimum
10" clutch and pressure plate. Drilling or lightening of any part
is not permitted. Steel bolts only. Flat surface machining allowed only
on the face of the flywheel, any cutting on the back side of the
flywheel will deem the part illegal.
G34.5 The following weights are the minimum allowed for each part:
Only unaltered magnetic steel or cast iron flywheels permitted.
G34.5.1 Weight of Flywheel only (no bolts) 15 LBS.
G34.5.2 Weight of Pressure plate & cover only (no bolts) 13 LBS.
G34.5.3 Weight of Disk only 3 LBS.
G35 Bell Housing
The bell housing must meet the following requirements:
G35.1 only a special production all magnetic steel clutch bell housing
is permitted.
It is mandatory that a 3/4 inch hole be drilled in the top of the bell
housing directly over the starter ring gear to manually turn engine for
checking compression limit. An opening no larger than 3 ½ x 4 inches
may be used for throw out bearing access. This hole may be covered with
sheet metal.
G35.2 The bell housing must enclose the
flywheel 360 degrees with minimum ¼ inch magnetic steel. Any changes to
the bell housing must be made with ¼ inch magnetic steel and welded in
place. All welds must be done inside and outside of the bell housing. No
bolt on pieces.
G35.3 No weight reducing holes are permitted in bell housing.
G36 Transmission
The transmission must meet the following requirements:
G36.1 Only standard production OEM type Muncie or T-10 manual three (3)
speed or four (4) speed transmissions are permitted. May remove first
gear and replace with spacer. No five speed transmissions with gears
removed permitted. No Automatic or semi-automatic transmissions
permitted.
G36.2 Only aluminum or magnesium transmission housings are permitted.
G36.3 Only OEM type angle cut forward gears are permitted. Square cut
forward gears are not permitted.
G36.4 All transmissions must have a constant engagement of the input
shaft with gear and countershaft with cluster and reverse gears.
G36.5 track officials reserves the right to have all cars use a final
drive gear ratio within the limits set by track Officials.
G36.6 Any method or transmission gear higher than 1.18 to 1 will not be
permitted. The only high gear transmission ratio allowed will be 1 to 1.
Auxiliary, over or under drive transmissions are not permitted no quick
change transmissions..
G36.7 A forward gear and reverse gear must be in working order. And they
must be operational from inside the driver's compartment
G36.8 Only manual shift linkage is permitted on the transmission.
G36.9 Only fire resistant type shifter boots are permitted. The Jerico
transmission will not be permitted.
G36.10 Machining or lightening of any internal rotating or non-rotating
parts including gears, shafts and case is not permitted. Gun drilled
transmission shafts are not be permitted.
G36.11 Additional or different from OEM bearings other than the
tail-shaft, which may have roller bearings, is not permitted.
G37 Drive Shaft
The drive shaft must meet the following requirements:
G37.1 Drive shaft, universal joints, and yokes must be magnetic steel
and be similar in design to standard production type. Only a one (1)
piece magnetic steel drive shaft will be permitted.
G37.2 It is mandatory that two (2) 360 degree solid magnetic steel
brackets, no less than two (2) inches wide and 1/4 inch thick, be placed
around the drive shaft and torque arm and be fastened to the crossmember
of the car.
G37.3 All drive shafts must be painted white.
G38 REAR AXLE (quick change center
sections only)
The rear axle must meet the following requirements:
G38.1 Aluminum or magnesium quick change center sections equipped with
aluminum or magnesium side bells are permitted. Quick-change rear ends
with magnetic steel spur gears on the backside. Only magnetic steel
axels, bearings, and axle housings are allowed.
G38.2 Only ten (10) inch ring gear rear ends are permitted.
G38.3 Thermal dispersant coatings are not permitted. No Lightened,
ultra-light, EDM, Scalloped, back-cut, ring gears are not permitted.
G38.4 Only locked rear drive axle assemblies are permitted at all times
during an Event.
G38.5 Limited slip differentials are not permitted.
G38.6 For purposes of checking a
pre-determined final drive gear ratio, when jacked up both rear wheels
must rotate in the same direction with each traveling the same
rotational distance.
G38.7 The distance, measured from the center of the rear end housing to
the rear hubs, left and right, at the point the wheels bolt on, must be
within three (3) inch in length.
G38.8 The rear end must be mounted so that the inside edge of the left
rear tire is even with or outside the outermost edge of the left side
frame rail.
G38.9 Track officials reserves the right to have all cars use a final
drive gear ratio within the limits set by track Officials.
G39 FUEL SYSTEM
G39.1 Track Officials will reject any fuel cells, containers, or check
valves which appear to be damaged, defective or do not function
properly. Fuel cell vent pipe check valves are compulsory.
G39.2 Pressure systems will not be permitted. Any concealed pressure
type containers, feed lines or actuating mechanism will not be
permitted, even if inoperable.
G40 Fuel Cell
The use of a commercially manufactured fuel cell is mandatory.
G40.1 The maximum fuel cell capacity, including the filler spout and
overflow, shall not exceed 24 gallons. The nominal fuel cell dimensions
are 24-1/4 inches by 16-3/8 inches by 13-1/4 inches.
G40.2 Materials other than standard foam, as provided by an approved
fuel cell manufacturer, are not permitted.
G40.3 Fuel cells become obsolete five (5) years after date of
manufacture and must be replaced.
G41 Fuel Cell Container
The use of a fuel cell container is mandatory.
The fuel cell' container must meet the following requirements:
G41.1 Fuel cell must be encased in a container of not less than 22 gauge
magnetic steel. Fuel cells must be fitted within the container so that
the maximum capacity, including filler spout will not exceed 24 gallons.
G41.2 The 24 gallon capacity fuel cell container size shall be 25 inches
by 16-3/4 inches by 13-5/8 inches (inside dimensions).
G41.3 Interior magnetic steel sheet metal must allow access to top of
fuel cell for inspection.
G42 Fuel Cell and Fuel Cell Container
Installation
The fuel cell and fuel cell container shall be installed in accordance
with the following requirements:
G42.1 Fuel cell and fuel cell container must be installed as far forward
as possible in trunk compartment behind the rear axle and maintain a
minimum ground clearance of six (6) inches.
G42.2 The fuel cell container must be secured by one (1) inch by one (1)
inch by 0.065 inch minimum thick square steel tubing meeting the ASTM
A-500 specifications or one (1) inch by 1/8 inch thick magnetic steel
straps two (2) lengthwise and two (2) crosswise. The straps must be
located as close to the fuel filler check valve housing as possible.
G42.3 Fire wall of magnetic steel not less than 22 gauge thickness must
be located between trunk and drivers compartment.
G43 Fuel Filler Vent Requirements
Fuel filler shall meet the following
requirements:
G43.1 Dry couplings must be mounted at an angle on the left rear quarter
panel (left fill only). Mounting must be as near to the top of the panel
and as far back as possible.
G43.2 Check valve filler neck inside diameter shall not exceed 2-1/8
inches maximum; 2-1/4 inches outside diameter.
G43.3 The maximum filler spout size is four (4) inches by eight (8)
inches by 18 inches.
G44 Fuel Cell Vent
The fuel cell shall be vented as follows:
G44.1 A single, one (1) inch maximum vent to outside of body at left
rear corner. A fuel vent flap valve must be used.
G44.2 The fuel cell check valve vent pipe neck inside diameter shall not
exceed one (1) inch maximum. The fuel cell vent flexible hose shall have
a maximum inside diameter of 1-1/4 inches and a maximum length of 60
inches when measured from the outside end of the fuel cell check valve
vent pipe to the top of the fuel cell fill plate.
G44.3 A screen cap with a maximum diameter of 1-1 /4 inches may be
placed over the vent.
G45 Fuel Lines and Fuel Pump
G45.1 Electrical devices or electrical connections will not be permitted
on the fuel cell, fuel lines, or carburetor.
G45.2 Fuel Lines
The fuel lines and fuel line connections must meet the following
requirements:
G45.3 Either (or both) right or left side pickup in fuel cell may be
used as approved by Officials.
G45.4 Only one (1) fuel line permitted from fuel cell to fuel pump.
G45.5 All fuel lines are subject to Officials approval.
G45.6 The fuel lines from the fuel cell to the carburetor may be
relocated to prevent vapor lock, but must remain under floor of car
unless otherwise approved. Line may be replaced with neoprene hose not
to exceed 1/2 inch I.D. When the fuel line runs through the right side
of the driver's compartment, it must be enclosed in a one (1) inch
outside diameter magnetic steel tube. A Track approved check valve
mounted at the fuel line outlet on the fuel cell is recommended.
G45.7 Additional lines or extra length may not be used on the fuel
system. Extra fuel lines or fuel cells concealed or otherwise, are
prohibited.
G45.8 positively no electrical devices permitted in trunk compartment.
G45.9 it is recommended that an on-off switch be mounted within easy
reach of driver. FUEL SHUT-OFF - A 1/4-turn fuel shut-off valve of
minimum 3/8-inch NPT with minimum 4-inch handle is required in the fuel
line. The fuel shut-off valve must be located 8-inches inboard of the
passenger side frame rail's outside edge and 24-inches forward of the
main roll bar (#1 bar). The fuel shut-off valve must be mounted securely
to the under side of the driver's compartment sheet metal. The fuel
shut-off valve shank must protrude through a maximum 1-inch diameter
hole in the sheet metal to the interior of the driver's compartment. The
fuel shut-off valve handle must be parallel with the sheet metal that
the valve is mounted to. The fuel shut-off valve handle must be a
minimum of 4-inches in length, red in color with a minimum of 1-inch
clearance from the sheet metal throughout its full travel. A minimum
6-inch by 6-inch square area must be painted white with the fuel
shut-off valves ON and OFF positions clearly labeled with 1/2-inch tall,
black in color lettering. The shut-off valve must rotate clockwise from
a ON position with the handle parallel with the frame rail, pointing
towards the rear of the car, to the OFF position with the handle
perpendicular to the frame rail pointing toward the driver.
G46 Fuel Pump
The fuel pump must meet the following requirements:
G46.1 Electric fuel pumps are not permitted.
G46.2 cooling of the fuel pump is not permitted.
G46.3 Only mechanical fuel pumps in stock location permitted.
G47 Engine Location
The engine location must be approved by Track Officials. The engine must
be mounted between the frame rails in front of the driver. The
centerline of the crankshaft when measured to the center of the lower
ball joint, left and right must be within two (2) inches in distance.
Engine minimum crankshaft center to ground clearance is 9-1/2
"inches. The engine may not be tilted.
G48 Engine Ground Clearance
Engine ground clearance will be measured (with driver in car) at the oil
pan. A minimum height of two (2) inches from the bottom of the oil pan
to the ground must be maintained at all times.
G49 Engine Mounts
All engine mounts shall conform to the following requirements:
G49.1 Engine mounts must be reinforced and be mounted securely and be
acceptable to Track Officials.
G50 ENGINE: GM Part Number 88958602 GMR
350/350 Circle Track Engine.
G50.1 Engine GENERAL ENGINE REQUIREMENTS - The only approved engine for
the Lite Modified division is GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track
Crate Engine. No. 88958602 All engine seals must remain intact and
un-tampered with. Any service work requiring the removal of any seal
bolts must be scheduled with, and approved by TRACK OFFICIALS/STAPLETON
ENGINES before the seal bolts are tampered with. Tampering with seal
bolts will result in severe penalties and loss of eligibility of engine
to compete in Lite Modified division.
G50.2 Northeast Modified approved service centers for the GM Performance
Factory Sealed Circle Track Crate Engines are: STAPLETON ENGINES:
1-607-734-7091
Note on the 602 Crate Motor. This motor cannot run hot for any period of
time. They cannot take heat stress. If you are having problems call
STAPLETON ENGINES 1-607-734-7091
G51 OIL PANS
G51.1 The factory sealed OEM oil pan or CANTON RACING PRODUCTS Part
Number 11-102T, are the only oil pans permitted.
G51.2 No Engine oil coolers.
G51.3 The use of combustion enhancing oils or additives is not
permitted.
G52 VALVE SPRINGS - The only approved
valve springs for the GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate
Engine (GM Part Number 88958602) are factory OEM GM Part Number 10212811
springs. Additional valve spring devices of any kind are not permitted.
G53 HARMONIC BALLANCER - The Harmonic
Balancer must be factory OEM GM Part Number 12555879. Alterations of any
kind to the factory OEM GM Part Number 12555879 Harmonic balancer are
not permitted.
G54 PUSH RODS - The only approved Push
Rods for the GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate Engine (GM
Part Number 88958602) are the factory OEM GM Part Number 14095256.
Alterations of any kind to factory OEM GM Part Number 14095256 Push Rods
is not permitted. The addition of guide plates or any other Push Rod
devices of any kind are not permitted.
G55 ROCKER ARMS - The only approved
rocker arms for the GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate
Engine (GM Part Number 88958602) are factory OEM GM Part Number 10089648
Rocker Arms with a 1.5 ratio. Additional rocker arm devices of any kind
are not permitted. Additional oiling devices of any kind are not
permitted.
G56 ROCKER ARM NUTS - The only approved
rocker arm nut for the GM Performance Factory Sealer Circle Track Crate
Engine (GM Part Number 88958602) is the factory OEM KOOL NUT KIT GM Part
Number 25534352. Additional Rocker Arm Stud support or strengthening
devices of any kind are not permitted.
G57 CARBURETOR - The only approved
carburetor shall be the Holley FOUR -barrel
Model #4777. All parts must be a Holly part for the 4777.
G57.1 Body of Carburetor: No polishing, grinding or drilling of holes
permitted.
G57.2 The choke plate may be removed, but all screw holes must be
permanently sealed.
G57.3 Choke Horn: Choke horn maybe removed.
G57.4 Boosters: Boosters may not be changed. Size or shape must no be
altered. Height must remain standard.
G57.5 Venturi area must not be altered in any manner. Casting ring must
not be removed.
G57.6 Alterations to allow additional air to be picked up below the
opening of the venturi such as altered gaskets, base plates and drilling
holes into the carburetor will not be permitted.
G57.7 Base Plate: Base plate must not be altered in shape or size.
G57.8 Butterflies: Stock butterflies must not be thinned or tapered.
Idle holes may be drilled in butterflies. Screw ends may be cut even
with shaft but screw heads must remain standard.
G57.9 Throttle Shaft: Shaft must remain standard and must not be thinned
or cut in any manner.
G58 CARBURETOR SPACER AND THROTTLE
SAFTEY SWITCH
G58.1 A track approved 1 inch spacer plate must be installed between the
intake manifold and the carburetor. Alterations of any kind to the track
approved spacer are not permitted. The only track approved adapter plate
is the supplied aluminum adapter from STAPLETON ENGINES.
G58.2 Throttle ignition override (TIGOR switch) must be used
G58.3 All linkage must be mechanical type. No cable type, two springs
mandatory.
G58.4 Throttle Toe strap is recommended.
G59 CARBURETOR AIR FILTER / AIR FILTER
HOUSING
G59.1 Only a round dry type paper air filter elements maintaining a
minimum 12 inches and maximum 14 inches diameter will be permitted. The
air filter element must maintain a minimum of 1 ½" inches, maximum
five (5) inches in height. All air must be filtered through the element.
G59.2 Only a round metal filter housing will be permitted. The top and
bottom of the air filter housing must be solid with no holes. A maximum
of one (1) inch lip will be permitted from the air filter element to the
outer edge of the air filter housing top and bottom. The air filter
housing carburetor mounting ring must have only one (1) round hole a
minimum of five (5) inches in diameter. It is permissible to attach a
shield to the front area of the air filter housing up to a maximum of
one half of the air filter circumference. The shield must not be higher
than the height of the air filter element. The air filter housing metal
top and bottom must be of the same diameter. The air filter housing must
be centered and set level on the carburetor. No air induction, ducts,
baffles, tubes, funnels or anything else which may control the air
entering inside of, or between the air filter and carburetor. No plastic
air filter housings or parts.
G59.3 The bottom of the air filter element must measure within one (1)
inch of the carburetor's top flange. A spacer may be used between the
carburetor and the air cleaner so long as the one (1) inch specification
is not exceeded.
G59.4 No portion of the hood may be higher than the bottom of the air
cleaner.
G60 IGNITION SYSTEM -Northeast Modified
Lite APPROVED IGNITION SYSTEMS ONLY
G60.1 Electronic distributors are permitted. All electronic distributors
must be in stock type housings, have stock type controls and modules, be
equipped with a magnetic pickup, be gear driven, and be mounted in the
stock location. Billet distributor housings are permitted
G60.2 Single or dual point camshaft driven distributors are permitted.
G60.3 Only one (1) ignition coil is permitted and must be mounted on
engine side of the firewall.
G60.4 Electronic firing module amplifier box is NOT permitted.
G60.5 Computerized, multi-coil, dual electronic firing module box or
crank trigger systems are not permitted. Magnetos are not permitted. All
ignition systems are subject to approval by Track Officials.
G60.6 Adjustable timing controls are not permitted.
G60.7 Retard or ignition delay devices will not be permitted.
G60.8 A MSD # 8728 External RPM limiter with a 5800-RPM chip is
MANDATORY. The violet wire of the MSD # 8728 must be cut back flush to
the unit's housing. The green and the white wires of the MSD # 8728 must
run directly to the coil negative. The MSD # 8728 must be mounted on the
engine side of the firewall in plane view. Track officials may require
the replacement of the 5800-RPM chip with a track issued chip at any
time during an event. RPM limiters must be fully functional and
operational at all times.
G60.9 Accessories to regulate the power supply are not permitted.
G60.10 The tachometer wire must run from the distributor to the
tachometer along the #8 dash bar separate from any other wires and in
unobstructed view for inspection. The tachometer wire must be isolated
from any other wires, connections or devices. The entire length of the
tachometer wire must be visible from distributor to the gauge.
G60.11 The Vacuum advance unit may be replaced with a manual
non-electronic timing adjuster that does not extend more than two inches
beyond the distributor housing.
G61 WATER PUMP
G61.1 Steel or aluminum mechanical OEM types only are permitted.
Electric pumps are not permitted. Combination water pump/alternator
units are not permitted
G61.2 Modifications of stock impellers are permitted. Coolant flow must
be in the same direction as the production engine.
G61.3 Any serpentine, cog or V-belt pulley system are permitted.
G62 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM / HEADERS
Northeast Modified Lite division must utilize track specified headers
only. All headers must remain un-altered and exactly match the Track's
factory sample headers. The only Northeast Modified Lite track approved
headers are:
Kooks Headers # SMS1033 - Troyer Chassis
Kooks Headers # SMS1233 - Raceworks Chassis
Kooks Headers # SMS1435 - C.D. Chassis
G62.1 Stainless steel, stepped and 180-degree headers are not permitted.
G62.2 The exhaust header flange must mount directly to the cylinder head
with no spacers between the flange and the cylinder head. A maximum
header flange thickness of ½ inch is permitted.
G62.3 Inserts are not permitted in any part of the header or collector.
Merge, crossover and pyramid collectors are not permitted.
G62.4 Exhaust pipes must come out of engine at cowl and must extend a
minimum of six (6) inches past the cowl. Right exhaust pipe may run
beneath the car, but must turn down and out toward the bottom of the
right side frame rail.
G62.5 LOBAK # RCM 30-12-30 mufflers are required at all times.
Modifications or repairs of any type are not permitted on the muffler.
Both muffler flanges must be intact. Stainless steel mufflers are not
permitted. Mufflers must be removable for inspection.
G62.6 Thermal wrap is not permitted
anywhere on exhaust system.
G62.7 Only one muffler and exhaust pipe allowed per side.
G62.8 Interior or Exterior coatings other than (a type of FLAT paint)
are NOT permitted. All other coatings including powder coatings are NOT
permitted.
G62.9 Exhaust system subject to approval by Track Officials.
ALL CARS MUST BE A MAXIMUM OF 95 DECIBEL CHECKED FROM THE CENTER OF THE
TRACK. 95 D.B.A. IS MANDATORY. MUFFLER FALLING OFF CAR WILL RESULT IN
IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION
GSF63 STOCK FRAME CARS (BODY)
Open to any North American built cars from 1980 to present. Minimum
wheel base 107 inches.
G63.1 all bodies must be reasonably neat and stock appearing, must be
painted and neatly lettered. Numbers from 00 to 99 two digits only, no
letters'. Number must be registered with Track Officials.
G63.2 May use after market body; Steel, or aluminum, body panels. Body
must be within 2"inches of stock width.
G63.3 Roof must meet stock OEM measurements. The rear of the roof, at
the highest point, shall be no more than three (3) inches higher than
the actual front measurement.
G63.4 A maximum height of 38 inches is allowed on the tail light panel
measured from the ground to the spoiler mounting point.
G63.5 Minimum body height is 40 inches. Body height shall be determined
by measuring the overall height of the car from a distance of six (6)
inches behind the top of the windshield on the roof centerline.
G63.6 Body may not be offset from the centerline of tread width.
G63.7 HOODS: Hood must be a single piece of metal or fiberglass. Hood
must cover engine compartment from the left side to the right side, turn
down a minimum of four (4) inches and a maximum of eight (8) inches on
each side. The hood must be on at all times to compete.
G63.8 Rear Spoilers: A solid rear spoiler of a minimum ¼ inch thickness
clear lexan / polycarbonate only may be used. Must mount solid. The
maximum spoiler size permitted shall be eight (8) inches high by 48
inches wide.
G63.9 No decals allowed on spoiler.
DRIVER COMPARTMENT Must be acceptable to OFFICIALS
GSF64 WINDSHIELD / WINDOWS
Door windows must remain open, Rear quarter panel windows must remain
open. Left door window must have a Northeast Modified lite approved
window net with quick release mechanism, no plastic parts permitted and
must be fastened to roll cage. Rear window glass must be removed.
GSF65 STOCK FRAME CARS (FRAME /
SUSPENSION)
All construction must be safe, professional and acceptable to OFFICIALS
G65.1 MINIMUM OF 2"inch. Frame
ground clearance will be measured at frame rail between front and rear
wheels. Lowest point of the car will be 2" inch for exhaust pipes
and cross member, Checked with driver in car. If car is observed to be
scraping the track surface it will be sent to the pit area.
G65.2 Wheelbase minimum 1O7-inch O.E.M. frames allowed must be stock
from the front of steering box to the point of 15 inches forward from
the center of the rear axle, rear frame maybe cut off at this point. No
lightening of frame in anyway. All joints must be gusseted.
G65.3 ROLL CAGE:
G65.3.1 Maximum offset of roll cage allowed is 1 " inch from
centerline of tread width.
G65.3.2 Must be constructed from seamless round steel tubing with a
minimum of 1 1/2" outside diameter and .120 wall thickness only.
There are several allowable variations to the basic roll cage design
that are subject to the discretion of OFFICIALS. Officials decision on
roll cage design and safety is final. The mandatory six point cage must
surround the driver.
GSF66 SUSPENSION:
All suspensions and related parts must be reinforced and meet the
following requirements.
G66.1 Coil Springs, Coil Over Front Springs must mount to lower control
arm.
G66.2 Strut bars will not be permitted for mounting of coil over.
G66.3 Coil over springs must be heavy duty magnetic steel and will be
constructed with both coil ends closed and ground.
G66.4 Coil Over Rear Springs, Rear spring position may be changed, but
both rear springs must be located either inside or outside of frame
rails.
G66.5 Jacking bolts are permitted both front and rear.
G66.6 After market steel A frames allowed
G66.7 SPINDLES: After market or OEM steel spindle allowed.
G66.8 HUBS: Any steel or aluminum safety hubs allowed. 5/8 inch steel
wheel studs, and steel lug nuts only.
G66.9 No suspension adjusting from Drivers' compartment.
G66.10 SPRINGS: One spring per wheel. STEEL ONLY.
G66.11 SHOCKS: Only one (1) shock per wheel. All shocks subject to Track
approval. No shock with a published racers net price greater than
$275.00 U.S. currency will be permitted. Any shock to be approved must
be available to all competitors.
GSF67 STEERING:
G67.1 Stock type gearbox or stock type rack and pinion allowed.
G67.2 Power steering pumps must mount in stock location.
G67.3 After market power steering pumps permitted.
GSF68 SWAY / ANTI ROLL BARS: Front
permitted,
GSF69 REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY:
The rear axle must meet the following requirements:
G69.1 A stock OEM rear axle passenger car housing is allowed.
G69.2 Aftermarket racing steel spool, steel mini spool, axle shafts, and
gears are permitted. NO aluminum spools, aluminum tubes, or aluminum
parts of any type.
G69.3 Clip in axles must be welded in place.
G69.4 Aluminum or magnesium quick change center sections equipped with
aluminum or magnesium side bells are permitted. If quick-change rear
ends are used, only those with magnetic steel spur gears on the
backside, jackshafts, and axle tubes will be permitted.
G69.5 Full floating rear axles are compulsory.
G69.6 Only locked rear drive axle assemblies are permitted at all times
during an Event.
G69.7 Limited slip differentials are not permitted. NO gold tracks or
any type of ratchet.
G69.8 For purposes of checking a pre-determined final drive gear ratio,
when jacked up both rear wheels must rotate in the same direction with
each traveling the same rotational distance.
G69.9 The distance, measured from the center of the rear end housing to
the rear hubs, left and right, at the point the wheels bolt on, must be
within three (3) inch in length. Only magnetic steel axle housings
permitted.
G69.10 The rear end must be mounted so
that the inside edge of the left rear tire is even with or outside the
outermost edge of the left side frame rail.
G69.11 Northeast Modified Lite reserves the right to have all cars use a
final drive gear ratio within the limits set by Northeast Modified Lite
Officials.
G69.12 If axle housing support bars are used, they must not have any
method of adjustment.
GSF70 BRAKES:
G70.1 Dics brakes allowed on all four wheels. Only magnetic cast iron or
cast
steel rotors only.
G70.2 Master cylinder must be dual reservoir.
G70.3 Adjustable brake proportioning valves may be used.
G70.4 All four brakes must work. NO drilling or lightening of rotors,
drums or calipers.
G70.5 Aftermarket brake pads and shoes may be used.
G70.6 Aftermarket pedal assembly and master cylinders may be used.
GSF71 WHEELS AND TIRES: SEE G21
GSF72 OVER ALL CAR WEIGHT:
G72.1 MINIMUM WEIGHT 2600 POUNDS WITH DRIVER.
G72.2 MAXIMUM 56. % LEFT SIDE WEIGHT. (ALL CARS) WITH DRIVER
G72.3 NO allowances for gas, water, oil. NO deduction for loss in weight
due to race wears. Dislodged weight cannot be returned to car for
weighing after race.
G72.4 Absolutely NO weight shift devices of any type.
G72.5 TRACK SCALE: Unless otherwise authorized by the Track officials,
at all times during an event, all weights will be calculated on Track
scales. It is the responsibility of each race team to see that their car
meets the specified minimum weight requirements for this division on
these scales.
TRACK SCALES WILL BE FINAL.
G72.6 BALLAST WEIGHT: Added weight must be in block form of no less than
five (5) pound blocks. If ballast weight is needed to make total weight,
it must be securely fastened to the in side of frame rails, be painted
white and car number painted on weight. Two or more grade 8 bolts
minimum 7/16 dia. Material and mounting must be acceptable to Officials.
G72.7 NO steel or lead pellets.
G72.8 NO weight is to be mounted in Driver's compartment.
GSF73 BELL HOUSING:
G73.1 Only special production all steel clutch housings are permitted.
G73.2 One hole maximum 3/4 " inch in line with flywheel for
checking engine.
G73.3 No weight reducing holes are permitted in bell housing.
GSF74 TRANSMISSION: SEE G36
GSF75 STARTER:
G75.1 Car must have self working starter.
GSF76 ENGINE: SEE G50-G56
GSF77 CARBURETOR: SEE G57
GSF78 CARBURETOR SPACER AND THROTTLE
SAFTEY SWITCH: SEE G58
GSF79 DISTRIBUTOR and IGNITION SYSTEM:
SEE G60
GSF80 WATER PUMPS: SEE G61
GSF81 FAN-PULLEYS: SEE G61.3
GSF82 RADIATOR: SEE G33
GSF83 FLYWHEEL: SEE G34
GSF84 CLUTCH: SEE G34
GSF85 DRIVE SHAFT: SEE G37
GSF86 EXHAUST SYSTEM:
Officials reserve the right to reject improper mounted exhaust systems.
G86.1 Exhaust headers must be a commercially manufactured header using a
steel primary tube size of 1-5/8" minimum and a maximum of
1-3/4" outside diameter.
1-5/8" to 1-3/4" step header permitted.
G86.2 Must be a conventional four into one collector with a maximum size
of 3" inch OD.
G86.3 Maximum header flange will be 3/8 inch. NO header plates between
heads and headers.
G86.4 NO adjustable headers, NO inserts allowed in any part of the
header or collectors. NO 180 degree headers, NO stainless headers, NO
merge, NO pyramid, try-Y or similar style collector permitted. NO
exhaust pipes allowed in driver's compartment. No thermal wrap permitted
on headers. NO crossover pipes permitted.
G86.5 All exhaust pipes must be a single round steel 3" inch pipe,
with class muffler and exit behind the driver and in front of the rear
wheels only.
GSF87 Heat Shields:
G89.1 Heat shields to cover exhaust manifold can be no more than six (6)
inches wide and no longer than the valve cover.
GSF88 MUFFLERS:
G88.1 NO CAR WILL BE ALLOWED TO RACE WITHOUT MANDATORY LOBAK # RCM
30-12-30 mufflers NO MODIFICATIONS OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED ON MUFFLER MUST
BE REMOVABLE FOR INSPECTION.
G88.2 ALL CARS WILL BE CHECKED BY TRACK OFFICIALS.
G88.3 ALL CARS MUST BE A MAXIMUM OF 95 DECIBEL CHECKED FROM THE
CENTER OF THE TRACK. 95 D.B.A. IS MANDATORY. MUFFLER FALLING OFF CAR
WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION
GSF89 FUEL SYSTEM: Subject to TRACK
OFFICIALS approval.
G89.1 FUEL PUMP: One mechanical stock type fuel pump mounted in the
stock location. No electric fuel pumps. No electric devices in fuel
system.
G89.2 FUEL LINE only one fuel line from the fuel pump to the cell. The
fuel line must run beneath the floor or encased in a one (1) inch
outside diameter steel tube and must have a clearly marked mechanical
shut-off valve within drivers' reach. The fuel line must not exceed
1/2" inch inside diameter. No plastic or glass filters allowed. No
fuel cooling cans.
G89.3 FUEL CELL: A maximum 22 U.S. gallon fuel cell with foam inserts is
mandatory. Fuel cell vent check valve must be used. A steel container
must fully encase the fuel cell made of a minimum thickness of 22 gauge
steel.
The fuel cell must be rectangular or square in shape only. Fuel cell
must be mounted centered between the frame rails and as far forward As
possible. Bottom of the cell must maintain a minimum ground clearance of
six (6) inches. The fuel cell must be securely fastened, Strapped and
bolted.
G89.3 Gasoline only permitted. Racing fuel available at track. No
additives, No methanol or other oxygenates. Fuel will be checked.
G90 SAFETY
Helmets
G90.1 It is recommended that helmets meet the specifications set forth
in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Regulations or meet the
specifications set forth by the American National Standards Institute,
Inc.
G90.2 Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness
G90.3 A quick release lap belt no less than three (3) inches wide is
compulsory. Both ends of the lap belt must be fastened to the roll bar
cage with high quality bolts not less than 3/8 inch in diameter.
G90.4 Shoulder harness must be no less than three (3) inches wide and
must come from behind the drives seat. Where the harness crosses the
roll cage, it must pass through a steel guide welded to the roll cage
that will prevent the harness from sliding side to side. Shoulder
harness inertia reels cannot be used.
G90.5 A center (crotch) belt must be securely mounted to the lower seat
frame at the bottom and to the lap seat belt on the top.
G90.6 Where the belts pass through the seat edges, it must have a
grommet installed, be rolled, and/or padded to prevent cutting of the
belt.
G90.7 All seat belts and shoulder harnesses must connect at the lap belt
with a Track approved quick release buckle.
G90.8 Seat belts must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used
beyond five (5) years after the manufactured date.
G90.9 Seats:
G90.9.1 Only custom manufactured aluminum seats approved by TRACK
OFFICIALS are permitted. No fiberglass or plastic seats.
G90.10 All seats must have padded rib protectors and seat leg extensions
on left and right side.
G90.11 An adequate padded head rest approved by Track Officials is
mandatory.
G90.12 Fire Control
G90.12.1 It is recommended that each car have, within the drivers reach,
built-in fire extinguishing equipment, but it cannot be of the dry
powder type (must be Halon 1211 or equivalent).
G90.12.2 Any car that is not equipped with the built-in fire
extinguishers must have an adequate fire extinguisher securely mounted
within reach of the driver. (No extinguisher may be taped to the roll
bars or mounted on the left side door area.)
G90.12.3 All entrants should have in their pit area as part of their
equipment, at all times, a fully charged 10 or 13 pound dry chemical,
Halon, or its equivalent fire extinguisher.
G90.13 It is recommended that at all times, the driver wear a driving
suit and gloves of fire resistant material that effectively covers the
body.
G90.14 It is recommended that at all times, while the car is being
refueled on a pit stop or while the fuel is being transported to and
from the pit area, all crew members involved should wear a fire
resistant suit, gloves, shoes, and head and face shield that effectively
covers the body.
G90.15 All roll bars and driver side bars or other protrusions that
driver may come in contact with must be properly padded with approved
race car roll bar padding.
G90.16 Driver side net with quick release mechanism is mandatory. No
plastic parts permitted.
G90.17 Boldly labeled fuel and electrical safety switches are to be in
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