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(Updated
January 18, 2011)
Sunoco Race
Fuels Modifieds will be governed by the
following Rules:
ANYTHING NOT
COVERED BY THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE
CHECKED WITH CHEMUNG SPEEDROME OFFICIALS
BEFORE PROCEEDING. CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST ANY RULE FOR
BETTER COMPETITION. ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL
AND BINDING.
1. WEIGHT:
All cars minimum weight 2600 pounds with
driver. Dry sump oil systems are not
permitted. Maximum 56% left side weight; car
with driver. 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.
Absolutely NO weight shift devices of any
type.
1.1. Track
Scale: Unless otherwise authorized by
CHEMUNG SPEEDROME, all weights will be
calculated on official CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
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. CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME SCALES WILL BE FINAL!
1.2. 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
frame rails, be painted white and car number
painted on weight. Material and mounting
must be acceptable CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. NO
steel or lead pellets. NO weight is to be
mounted in driver's compartment, bumpers or
nerf bars.
2. BODY: 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 CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. The rear of the
roof, at the highest point, shall be no more
than three (3) inches higher than the actual
front measurement. A maximum height of 35
inches is allowed on the tail light panel
measured from the ground to the spoiler
mounting point. Minimum body height is 40
inches. Body height shall be determined by
measuring. NO decals allowed on spoiler.
3. FRAME /
SUSPENSION: All construction must be safe,
professional and acceptable to CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. MINIMUM of 2 inch Frame ground
clearance will be measured at frame rail
between front and rear wheels; checked with
driver in car.
4. ROLL
CAGE: Must be constructed of seamless round
steel tubing with a minimum of 1 1/2 inch
outside diameter .095” wall
thickness. There are several allowable
variations to the basic roll cage design
that are subject to the discretion of
CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
decision on roll cage design and safety is
final. The mandatory six-point cage must
surround the driver.
5. CHASSIS
RULES: Open to steel bodied automobiles
provided they comply with, and adhere to,
specifications as outlined for this
division.
5.1.
Competing Models: Sunoco Race Fuels
Modifieds Division races are open to
eligible 1980 through current year models of
American-made steel bodied passenger car
production sedans. Unless otherwise
authorized by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME, all
combination Events shall be governed by the
2011 Sunoco Race Fuels Modifieds
specifications.
APPROVED
COMPETITION MODELS:
BUICK
Skyhawk
CHEVROLET
Cavalier, Monte Carlo, Beretta
CHRYSLER
Eagle, Talon
DODGE
Avenger, Stealth, Daytona
FORD Escort,
Mustang, Probe
OLDSMOBILE
Firenza
PLYMOUTH
Laser, Sundance
PONTIAC
Sunbird, J-2000, Grand Prix
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 CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
Sunoco Race Fuels Modified specifications.
6. GENERAL
CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS: (CAR BODIES) ROC
Modified body rules with the following
exceptions. THE CAR BODY MUST MEET THE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: Cars must be neat
appearing. Aluminum may be used on the body;
Steel must be used for the interior (DRIVERS
COCKPIT AREA ONLY). All bodies must be
installed on frame in a manner acceptable to
the CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. 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 are 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. 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
minimum 22-gauge steel. All floor area
panels must be welded together. Streaming 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. Cars will NOT be permitted to
compete with excessive body damage.
(Excessive body damage to be determined by
CHEMUNG SPEEDROME) 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 CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. Bottom panel of the
front nose panel may NOT extend rearward
past the edge of the harmonic balancer. The
driver's compartment may be enclosed with
additional sheet metal. All interior sheet
metal (DRIVERS COCKPIT AREA ONLY) must be
minimum 22-gauge 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 is subject to CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
approval.
7. DETAILED
CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS:
7.1. 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 sidewalls.
7.2. Rear
Spoiler: All rear spoilers and spoiler
mounting points must be approved by CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. 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. An
approved spoiler; which controls the flow of
air over one surface only is permitted. 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 to the rear of the quarter
panels where the rear panel meets the
interior sheet metal. During race events the
rear spoiler must not extend past the rear
edge of rear bumper. Decals or logos will
NOT be allowed on the rear spoiler. Maximum
of two (2) one (1) inch wide adjustable
supports are permitted on the front of the
spoiler. 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. A
maximum of 35 inches measured from the
ground to the spoiler mounting point is
permitted.
7.3. Hoods / Roof: All cars must be equipped
with a hood manufactured from metal or
fiberglass. 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. All hoods must be approved by
CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. Roof must be stock for
make and model of body used. Roof must be
steel , NO Fiberglass or Aluminum Roofs .
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 CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. The front of the roof must be
secured in three (3) places: one (1) in the
center and one (1) on each side. The rear
roof quarter window panel including the door
"B" post must be CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
approved. The front edge of the
"B" post must be located a maximum
of 24 inches from the center of the rear
axle housing forward. Rear deck lid and
interior panels are recommended to be made
of magnetic steel.
7.4. Bumpers
/ Side Rails: The rear bumper will be 48
inches minimum and the maximum width
permitted will be 50 inches and be mounted
on centerline of the rear sub-frame rails
plus or minus ( + / - ) one ( 1 ) inch .
Each end of the rear bumper (from the
mounting side) must be cut on a 90 degree
angle and capped with a minimum of
0.125-inch aluminum. CHEMUNG SPEEDROME must
approve alterations from this design. 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 edge of
the bumper is permitted. Weight reducing
holes will NOT be permitted in the bumper.
Any inappropriate bumper will be disallowed.
Front and rear bumper must be securely
attached in order to COMPETE.
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:
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 topside 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 of nine
(9) inches and minimum six (6) inches. Cars
will not be permitted in competition without
side rails.
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.
Rear corner
rails must be constructed using two (2)
pieces of magnetic steel seamless tubing a
minimum of 1 1/4 inches and a maximum of 1
3/4 inches in diameter. Both pieces of
tubing shall be identically formed and
welded to a steel bumper bracket mounted to
the rear edge of the rear bumper. The tubing
shall angle out and upward even with the
outside of the rear tires, or up to a
maximum of 1/2 inch outside of the rear
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
corner rails.
8. FRAMES:
All frames must meet the requirements
described in the following paragraphs.
Aluminum or light alloy frames will NOT be
permitted.
8.1. All
frames are subject to CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
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.
8.2. Side
frame rails and rear kick up must be
constructed with .090” minimum
thickness meeting the ASTMA-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 centerline of the drive
train to the right frame rail. A minimum
width of 34 inches and a maximum 46 inches,
measured from center of left frame rail to
center of right frame rail, must be
maintained in the drivers’ 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.
8.3. 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
connecting it to the rear frame cross
member. The main roll cage bar and the front
roll bar legs must be connected with four
(4) horizontal door bars on both left and
right sides. The top door bar on each side
must have a vertical vent window bar welded
upward and connecting to the front roll bar
legs. An optional vertical bar may extend
from the roof hoop bar radiused outward and
turn down to the top horizontal door bar on
driver’s 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 must have six (6)
vertical studs per side of 1 3/4 inches by
0.083 minimum seamless round magnetic steel
tubing equally spaced. Two (2) angular studs
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 must
also extend from the right front corner of
the roof bar down to the transmission cross
member. All joints where bars meet the main
frame and meet the door bars, the roof bar
and the rear support bars, 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 corner of the
protective bar, must extend forward and be
welded to the rear frame assembly.
8.4. The
front sub-frame assembly must be constructed
using a minimum 0.083-inch thickness meeting
the ASTMA-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 cross member. Any frame
rejected by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME for showing
poor workmanship will not be approved until
necessary corrections have been made. The
minimum wheelbase permitted in the CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME Sunoco Race Fuels Modified class
competition is 107 inches in length. When
measuring the wheelbase, the minimum
allowable tolerance CANNOT exceed one (1)
inch plus or minus on the other side.
Maximum tread width front and rear is 84
inches, measurements will be taken from the
outside of the tires at the center of the
spindle height in the front and the center
of the rear axle, tolerance of 1 inch
maximum is allowed
8.5. Roll
Bars: Round magnetic steel tubing 1 3/4
inches by 0.090-inch seamless rollover bars
are compulsory for the basic roll cage and
must be CHEMUNG SPEEDROME approved. Aluminum
and/or other soft metals are NOT permitted.
Roll bar connections MUST be welded. MUST be
four-post minimum fastened to top of frame.
MUST have X or diagonal brace in case behind
driver. The seat needs to be fastened to top
of cage and frame. Nerf bars must conform to
the same as asphalt modified. Bumpers and
nerf bars must be built on 14-inch
centerlines. Center of front and rear bumper
must be at the center of tire height - 14
inches. Bumper must be smooth and capped.
There MUST be a driver’s side window net.
Fire resistant padding is MANDATORY on all
bars located near the driver. May use one
piece pad on driver’s door bars. Car MUST
have vertical bar in middle of front opening
of windshield (minimum 1 inch O.D.)
9. FAN
SHROUD AND DUCTS: When ducting air from the
nose housing to the radiator, air
directional shields are permitted within the
duct.
10. STARTER:
Car must have self-working starter and begin
of race
11. SAFETY:
11.1. Seat
and Shoulder Harness: All seats must be
aluminum and have headrests or high back
seat. Seat must be attached to roll cage and
frame. Back of seat must be mounted to the
roll cage. NO fiberglass or plastic seats.
Driver must use a minimum three-inch quick
release, 5-point restraint systems. A
two-inch wide crotch strap is mandatory. All
safety belts must be no more than five years
old, and have readable identification tag.
NO original equipment belts permitted.
Shoulder harness must be connected to the
roll cage. All lap belts must be mounted
behind the seat and attached to the roll
cage according to manufacturer
specifications. All roll bars and driver
sidebars or other protrusions that driver
may come in contact with must be properly
padded with approved racecar roll bar
padding. All cars must have a working fire
extinguisher in easy reach of the driver. On
board central fire extinguishing systems are
highly recommended. Driver side net with
quick release mechanism is MANDATORY. NO
plastic parts permitted. Boldly labeled fuel
and electrical safety switches are to be in
reach of Driver and safety crews.
11.2. Fire
Suit / Helmet / Head & Neck Restraints:
All drivers must use a NASCAR approved head
& neck restraint system. Hans or
Hutchens device. THE FOAM TYPE NECK COLLAR
IS NOT CONSIDERED A HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT
SYSTEM .Fire suits must be at least a double
layer Nomex or better design Single layer
suits may be used with complete fireproof
underwear. All helmets must be SA2000 or
newer SNELL approved full face helmets.
Nomex lined helmets are required. A Non-Nomex
lined helmet with the use of a Nomex head
sock is allowable. Nomex gloves and shoes
are required. Complete fireproof underwear
highly recommended for all competitors.
11.3. Glass
Windshield: A single one (1) piece flat or
radiused type polycarbonate/ lexan
windshield may be used on the drivers’
side. 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. 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. Decals will NOT be permitted on
the windshield. All windshields, windshield
screens and their installation must be
acceptable to CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. Driver
window must have window net.
11.4. Fire
Wall: A front and rear firewall of a not
less than 22 gauge magnetic steel must
separate driver from the engine compartment
and fuel cell. The front firewall must be
positioned below the leading edge of the
windshield. The firewalls must be sealed and
welded in place.
12.
SUSPENSION: All suspensions and related
parts must be reinforced and meet the
following requirements:
12.1. Coil
Springs: Coil over front springs. One spring
per wheel. STEEL ONLY Coil -over must mount
to lower control arm. Strut bars will NOT be
permitted for mounting of coil -over. Coil
over springs must be steel and will be
constructed with both coil ends closed and
ground.
12.1. a.
COIL OVER REAR SPRINGS Coil over springs
must steel and will be constructed with both
coil ends closed and ground.
12.2. Sway
Bars: Only magnetic steel front sway bars
are permitted. Rear sway bars (anti-roll
bars) will NOT be permitted.
12.3. Shock
Absorbers: The use of shock absorbers must
meet the following requirements: Coil over
shock absorbers may be used. Shock absorbers
and coil over shock and spring, by visual
reference, must remain within the outline of
the body and NO holes can be cut in the
outer body for the mounting of shocks.
12.3. a.
SHOCKS: Only one (1) shock per wheel. All
shocks subject to CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
approval. NO shock with a published racers
net price greater than $300.00 U.S. currency
will be permitted. Any shock to be approved
must be available to all competitors.
The only
shock absorbers and internal components
permitted will be those shock absorbers
submitted by the manufacturers and approved
by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. A maximum of one (1)
shock absorber per wheel is permitted.
External shock absorber reservoirs will NOT
be permitted.
12.4.
A-Frames: The upper A-frames and lower
control arms must meet the following
requirements: Upper A-frames and lower
control arms must be acceptable to CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. When attaching upper control arms
to the mounting plate, only standard type
castor/camber shims or washers will be
permitted.
12.5.
Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Hubs: The
spindles, wheel bearings and hubs must be
acceptable to CHEMUNG SPEEDROME and meet the
following requirements: Heavy-duty magnetic
steel spindles and wheel bearings are
compulsory. Aluminum or magnetic steel hubs
are permitted. The front spindles must be
attached to the frame using steel cables and
be secured in a manner acceptable to CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. Spindles and hubs must be
approved by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME.
12.6. 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.
12.7. 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.
12.8. Weight
Shifting Devices: Mechanical devices for
shifting weight which can be activated by
the driver will NOT be permitted inside of
driver’s compartment. Electrical,
pneumatic, hydraulic or remote control
devices which change the handling
characteristics or height of the car are NOT
permitted.
12.9.
Steering Components: The car steering
components must meet the following
requirements: Rack and pinion steering
ALLOWED. All cars will be equipped with a
magnetic steel steering shaft. 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. Center-top of steering
post must be padded with at least two (2)
inches of resilient material. A quick
release magnetic steel or aluminum coupling
on steering wheel is MANDATORY. The coupler
CANNOT be covered with plastic. The use of
universal joints in steering shaft must be
approved by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. Only metal or
aluminum steering wheels are permitted. NO
Plastic. The power steering pump must be
mounted and driven off the front of the
engine.
13. BRAKES
& BRAKE COMPONENTS: The car brake
components must meet the following
requirements: Four (4) wheel disc brakes
MANDATORY. Only magnetic cast iron or cast
steel rotors will be permitted. Brakes must
be operational on all four (4) wheels at all
times. Master cylinders and reservoirs
should be mounted on the engine side of the
front firewall. Inboard brakes are NOT
allowed. Electric wheel speed sensors or
brake actuators will NOT be permitted. Power
assisted braking systems will NOT be
permitted. Only one (1) brake clipper per
wheel using only two (2) brake pads per
caliper will be permitted. Only a single
brake bias system, which connects to the
balance bar of the brake pedal assembly,
will be permitted. Inline brake
proportioning systems will NOT be permitted.
13.1. Brake
Cooling: The brake cooling system must be
acceptable to CHEMUNG SPEEDROME and meet the
following requirements: One (1) air duct per
wheel may be used for brake cooling. All
scoops must be acceptable to CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. Maximum dimension of front brake
air scoops is three (3) inches by eight (8)
inches when mounted to the front sub-frame
or front bumper. 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 CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. Brake fluid recirculation devices
will NOT be permitted.
14. BATTERY:
Only one 12-volt battery. Battery 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 CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME.
14.1.
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.
15. ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM: Engine cooling system must
be acceptable to CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. 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.
15.1.
Radiator: The engine-cooling radiator must
meet the following requirements: Radiator
must remain in front of the engine. Radiator
dust screens PERMITTED. Radiator MUST be
copper, brass or aluminum. Radiator
installation must be acceptable to CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. Radiator overflow pipe MAY be
relocated and a minimum one (1) gallon
overflow can. NO anti-freeze, WATER ONLY.
16.
TRANSMISSION: The transmission must meet the
following requirements: Only standard
production OEM type Muncie or T-10 manual
three (3) or four (4) speed transmissions
are permitted. May remove first gear and
replace with spacer. Automatic transmissions
allowed. Only aluminum, or steel
transmission housings are permitted. Only
OEM type gears are permitted. All
transmissions must have a constant
engagement of the input shaft with gear and
countershaft with cluster and reverse gears.
CHEMUNG SPEEDROME reserves the right to have
all cars use a final drive gear ratio within
the limits set by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. 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. A forward gear and reverse gear MUST be
in working order. ONLY manual shift linkage
is permitted on the transmission. ONLY fire
resistant type shifter boots are permitted.
The Jerico transmission will NOT be
permitted.
16.1.
Clutch: The clutch and clutch assembly must
meet the following requirements: Must be
disc / pressure plate design clutch
assembly. NO coupler type / Dog clutch or
direct drives. Multiple disc clutches are
permitted. Minimum 7 1/4 inch diameter disc
and using one (1), two (2) or three (3) disc
design. Are limited to magnetic steel discs,
Steel or Aluminum pressure plates.
The disc
clutch housing assembly or cover shall be
made from aluminum or steel ONLY. Any single
disc OEM production type clutch assembly,
with a minimum 10 1/2 inch diameter steel
hub disc.
Clutch MUST
be mounted inside approved bell housing.
16.2. Drive
Shaft: The drive shaft must meet the
following requirements: Drive shaft,
universal joints and yokes must be magnetic
steel drive shaft and be similar in design
to standard production type. Only a one (1)
piece magnetic steel drive shaft will be
permitted. 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 cross
member of the car. All drive shafts MUST be
painted white or orange.
16.3. Rear
Axle: QUICK CHANGE REAR AXLE ONLY!!
The rear
axle must meet the following requirements:
Aftermarket racing steel spool, steel mini
spool, axle shafts and gears are permitted.
Aluminum or magnesium quick change center
sections equipped with aluminum or magnesium
side bells ONLY. Quick- change rear ends
with magnetic steel spur gears on the
backside, jackshafts and axle tubes will be
permitted. Quick changes rear ends must have
the gears in the rear of the quick change
Front loaders are not permitted. Ring and
pinions in Quick changes must not be smaller
than 10 inch. No mini quick changes. ONLY
locked rear drive axle assemblies are
permitted at all times during an Event.
Limited slip differentials are NOT
permitted. 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. 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) inches in length. Only magnetic
steel axle housings permitted. 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. CHEMUNG SPEEDROME reserves the right
to have all cars use a final drive gear
ratio within the limits set by CHEMUNG
SPEEDROME. If axle housing support bars are
used, they must not have any method of
adjustment.
17. FUEL
SYSTEM: CHEMUNG SPEEDROME 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. Pressure
systems will NOT be permitted. Any concealed
pressure type containers, feed lines or
actuating mechanism will NOT be permitted,
even if inoperable.
17.1. Fuel
Cell: The use of a commercially manufactured
fuel cell is MANDATORY. 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.
Materials other than standard foam, as
provided by an approved fuel cell
manufacturer, are NOT permitted. 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. Fuel cell
container size shall be 25 inches by 16 3/4
inches by 13 5/8 inches (inside dimensions)
Interior magnetic steel sheet metal must
allow access to top of fuel cell for
inspection. 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. 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 ASTMA-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.
17.2. Fuel
Filler Vent Requirements: The maximum filler
spout size is four (4) inches by eight (8)
inches by 18 inches.
17.3. Fuel
Filler Cell Vent: (vented as follows) a
single, one (1) inch maximum vent to outside
of body at left rear corner. A fuel vent
flap valve must be used. 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
vale vent pipe to the top of the fuel cell
fill plate. A screen cap with a maximum
diameter of 1 1/4 inches may be placed over
the vent.
17.4. Fuel
Lines: Either (or both) right or left side
pickup in fuel cell may be used as approved
by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. ONLY one (1) fuel line
permitted from fuel cell to fuel pump. All
fuel lines are subject to CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
approval. 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. 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. CHEMUNG SPEEDROME
approved check valve mounted at the line
outlet on the fuel cell is recommended.
Additional lines or extra length may not be
used on the fuel system, Extra fuel lines or
fuel cells, concealed or otherwise
prohibited. It is Mandatory that an on-off
switch be mounted within easy reach of
driver.
17.5. Fuel
Pump: Electric fuel pumps are not permitted.
Cooling of the fuel pump is not permitted.
Only mechanical fuel pumps in stock location
permitted. No Piston Pumps.
18. ENGINE
LOCATION: The engine location must be
approved by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. 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.
18.1. 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 ground
MUST be maintained at all times.
18.2. Engine
Mounts: All engine mounts shall conform to
the following requirements: Engine mounts
must be reinforced and must be acceptable to
CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. All engine mounts MUST be
securely bolted.
18.3. Engine
Displacement / Compression Limit: Only
"small block" V-8 engines with a
minimum of 350 cubic inch displacement will
be allowed. To clarify the identification of
a "small block" engine, listed
below are the basic engines designated and
approved as "small block" engines.
Any engine NOT listed will be designated as
a large block engine and will NOT be
permitted, regardless of the engine size.
Maximum
engine displacement as follows:
1. GENERAL
MOTORS 350 CU. INCHES
2. FORD 351
CU. INCHES
3. MOPAR,
AMERICAN MOTORS 360 CU. INCHES
Engine
displacement may be increased by boring.
Formula for determining cubic inch
displacement: Bore x Bore x .7854 x Stroke
equals cubic inch displacement of each
cylinder. The cubic inch displacement of
each cylinder added together will determine
the total cubic inch displacement of the
engine.
COMPRESSION
LIMIT: The maximum compression limit allowed
shall be 11.0 to 1 on any cylinder. When
calculating the compression ratio, an
allowance of one (1) cubic centimeter will
be added to the volume for the area around
the top of the piston down to the top of the
piston ring that will be sealed with grease.
* The procedure for checking compression is
as follows: Bore x Bore X .7854 x Stroke
equals the Cylinder Volume of each cylinder
at Bottom Dead Center (bdc) in cubic
centimeters. The cylinder head pour volume
minus (-) the known volume of the cylinder
head plate plus (+) head gasket volume plus
(+) 1.00 cc for sealing piston ring plus (+)
the cylinder block volume minus (-) the
known volume of the block plate equals (=)
chamber volume. (Compression ratio =
Cylinder Volume plus (+) Chamber Volume)
19. ENGINES:
Maximum compression ratio 11.0 to 1, 2600
lbs. after race. Compression will be checked
with a whistler. V-8 engines only. NO
aluminum engine blocks or heads.
19.1. Block:
GM Chevy 350 cu. In standard production
block with stock external and internal
measurements. Bore size of 4.00 to 4.060
only (+.005 tolerance)
Bowtie
Block # 124800474 allowed. Dart block part #
3116111 will be allowed. Block
must be centered between frame rails and not
tilted. Must be securely mounted to
frame. Center of crankshaft must be within
2-inch center of thread width.
19.2.
Crankshaft: Only stock production type
crankshaft can be used, standard steel or
cast iron. Aftermarket crankshafts must be
identical to stock OEM in appearance,
construction, weight, and journal size.
Counterweights must be the same shape and
size of stock OEM crankshaft. Minimum
crankshaft weight 48 lbs. Chevrolet must use
LARGE journal size crankshaft. Stroke 3.480
only (+ or - .005). Counterweights must
remain stock. No undercutting. No knife
edging, tapering or altering in any way,
Except for normal balancing, by drilling,
turning, or adding #. Rod journals stock
diameter with tolerance of .020 light
deburring permitted, however forging or
casting flashings must remain. Harmonic
balancer minimum diameter 6.25 inches. Fluid
dampener is legal. Centerline of crankshaft
must be a minimum 9.5 inches from the
ground.
19.3.
Connecting Rods: OEM stock rods or
aftermarket rods. Machining for bushing or
full floating is allowed. 5.700 Or 6.000
forged or billet connecting rod permitted,
for Chevrolet. Aftermarket 5.700 forged or
billet minimum weight 575 total grams.
Aftermarket 6.000 forged or billet minimum
weight 600 total grams. Maximum Ford rod
length 6.000, Mopar rod length 6.125. NO
de-burring, de-flashing, polishing abrasive
cleaning or lightening. NO titanium,
aluminum, max-light aerospace alloy rods
allowed.
19.4.
Pistons: Flat top or dished aluminum three
ring pistons only. All three rings in place.
Valve reliefs may be machined in pistons.
Any steel pin may be used.
19.5.
Cylinder Heads: Heads must be any 23-degree,
unported cast iron, from listed manufacture.
Chevrolet
– World casting #011150 –Angle
plug, #011250 –Straight plug
Dart Iron
Eagle #10310010 –Angle plug, #10320010
–Straight plug, Non platinum
Proaction
#2234-00000A – Angle plug, #2234-00000 –
Straight plug
Proaction
#12320 Angle Plug, #12319 Straight Plug
Ford
#M-6049-N351, N352
Mopar #W-2
GM Cast
bowtie heads #’s, 10134392, 14011058,
14011034
Maximum
intake runner volume of 200 cc’s. No
porting to reach maximum runner volume. NO
G.M. VORTEC CYLINDER HEADS OF ANY TYPE.
Heads must
retain stock internal, external
measurements. No port matching, blending,
porting, polishing, removal or addition of
materials to head. No hand grinding or acid
dipping permitted on any part of the head.
No paint, epoxy fillers, welding or spray
welding on heads. External painting to match
engine allowed. Manufacturers spec and
intake runner CC size will apply on all
heads listed. NO TOLERANCE.
19.5. A. All
valves must identical in appearance in
construction as OEM type valve. Minimum
valve stem diameter 11/32 inch. Valve stem
diameter may be undercut to a minimum
diameter of 15/16 inch in the area of the
valve stem from the head of the valve to the
bottom of the guide.
19.5. b.
Valve must be solid stainless steel only.
19.5. c.
Valve springs and push rods must be magnetic
steel only.
19.5. d.
Screw in studs allowed.
19.5. e.
Roller rockers and girdles are allowed. No
shaft rocker arms.
19.5. f.
Chevrolet intake valve 2.020 exhaust valve
1.600.
19.5. g.
Ford Windsor intake valve 1.844 exhaust
valve 1.546
19.5. h.
Ford Cleveland intake valve 2.046 exhaust
valve 1.546
19.5. i.
Ford #M-6049-N351 intake valve 2.020 exhaust
valve 1.600
19.5. j.
Mopar Corp intake valve 2.020 exhaust valve
1.625
19.5. k. 1/2
inch under valve seat to complete valve job
allowed. Machine cut only. No polishing or
blending.
19.5. l.
Heat risers can be filled.
19.5. m.
Multiple angle valve job with valve
centerline and guide angle in OEM stock
location in relationship to the head.
19.5. n. No
combustion chamber modifications.
19.5. o. No
repositioning head on block. Stock location
only
19.5. p. No
air directional devices.
19.6.
Camshaft: Flat tappet camshaft only. NO
roller camshaft. NO mushroom or roller
lifters. Lifters must be stock diameter. No
roller camshaft bearings.
19.7. Timing
Chain: Any timing chain and gears may be
used. Degree bushing and offset crank gear
keys may be used. Gear drives may be used.
19.8. Rocker
Arms: Roller rocker arms permitted. NO shaft
mounted roller rocker systems.
19.9. Push
Rods: Magnetic steel valve push rods are
permitted only.
20. ENGINE
LUBRICATION:
20.1. Oiling
System: Internal oil pumps driven from the
distributor are required.
20.2. Oil
Pans: Magnetic steel oil pans only
20.2. a. OIL
PAN INSPECTION PLUG: Is required on the left
side of the oil pan. The inspection hole
must be a minimum of 1 1/4 inch I.D. It must
be 9 1/2 inches from the rear block face to
the centerline of the inspection hole or 4
1/2 inches from the front block face to the
centerline of the inspection hole and 1 1/4
inches from oil pan rail. There will NOT be
any obstruction of view from the inspection
hole to view crank and rods.
20.3.
Vibration Damper: Stock-type steel or cast
iron. NOT to be machined or altered in any
way.
20.4.
Distributor: Battery operated ignitions
only. Stock type point distributor or
electronic ignition allowed. NO ignition
boxes or multi-spark systems. Aftermarket
coils must fit in stock location. May use
aftermarket H.E.I. stock replacement type
distributor. MSD H.E.I. # 8365 permitted.
20.5. Water
Pumps: Only OEM type steel or aluminum
mechanical water pumps in stock location,
turning in the same direction of the
crankshaft rotation, are permitted. Water
pump impellers may be altered but coolant
flow must be in the same direction as the
production engine.
21.
CARBURETOR: Unaltered HOLLEY #4412-500CFM
only. HP Carburetor allowed, Must be
approved by CHEMUNG SPEEDROME. Choke horn
may NOT be removed. Boosters may NOT be
changed Booster size or shape may NOT be
altered. NO sideways carburetors allowed.
Venturi area must NOT be altered. Casting
ring must NOT be removed. NO grinding or
polishing. NO modifications to the base
plate. Throttle shafts must remain standard
and must NOT be thinned or cut. Stock
butterflies may be drilled for idle holes
but must not be thinned or tapered. Removal
of the choke plate and choke linkage.
Changing of jets accelerator pump nozzle,
pump cam and power valves permitted.
Alterations to allow additional air to be
picked up below the opening of the venture
such as altered gaskets; base plate or
drilling holes into the carburetor will not
be permitted. No epoxy fillers
21.1.
Carburetor Adaptor Plate / Spacer: Only one
solid spacer made of aluminum or pheonolic
plastic of a maximum height of one (1) inch
permitted. Only one .075 maximum gasket per
side. NO wedge shaped mounting surfaces,
both top and bottom surfaces must be
parallel. Spacer must have 2 holes maximum
size 1.750 straight bore and match the base
of carburetor. No airflow modifications.
21.2.
Carburetor Throttle Linkage: Brunnhoelzl
Tigor 2 Throttle Ignition Override Switch
MUST BE USED AND IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL
TIMES. NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED ON TRACK
WITHOUT THIS IN PLACE .Two springs
MANDATORY. Tigor 2 Throttle Ignition
Override Switches are available from
Brunnhoelzl Racing Inc. phone (704) 662 –
3443.
Toe strap
optional.
22. AIR
CLEANERS AND AIR FILTERS: MAXIMUM OF 5
INCHES IN HEIGHT. All air must be filtered
through the element. Top of the air cleaner
must be solid with NO holes. Top and bottom
of the air cleaner must be of the same
diameter. NO air induction, ducts, baffles,
tubes or funnels which may control the air
leading to air filters. The filter base must
have a minimum round opening of 5 inches. It
will be permissible to shield the front area
of the air cleaner up to a maximum of
one-half of the air cleaner circumference
and no wider than the height of the element.
A one (1) inch maximum height spacer may be
used between the carburetor and the air
cleaner. K&N Plastic top and Bottom
Allowed.
23 INTAKE
MANIFOLD:
CHEVROLET-EDELBROCK
# 2101
CHRYSLER-EDELBROCK
# 2176
FORD-#M-9424-C358
EDELBROCK # 2181 EDELBROCK # 2750
NO
alterations or modifications to manifolds
allowed. NO coatings allowed on or in
manifold with the exception of paint only on
exterior surfaces. Identification in the
form of cast-in part numbers must remain
unaltered on the manifold.
24. EXHAUST
SYSTEM: (Officials reserve the right of
reject improper mounted exhaust systems)
Exhaust headers must be a commercially
manufactured header using a steel primary
tube size of 1 5/8 inch minimum and a
maximum of 1 3/4 inch outside diameter. 1
5/8" to 1 3/4" step header
permitted. Must be a conventional four into
one collector with a maximum size of 3 1/2
inch OD. Maximum header flange will be 3/8
inch. NO header plates between heads and
headers. 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. No
Try-y or similar style collector permitted.
NO exhaust pipes allowed in driver's
compartment. NO thermal wrap permitted on
headers. No coatings can be used on the
inside or outside of the headers besides
high temp paints. NO crossover pipes
permitted. All exhaust pipes must be a
single round steel 3 1/2-inch pipe, with
muffler.
25. HEAT
SHIELDS: Heat shields to cover exhaust
manifold can be NO more than six (6) inches
wide and NO longer than the valve cover.
26.
MUFFLERS: No car will be allowed to race
without mufflers. No modifications of any
type allowed on muffler. Only legal muffler
will be the lobak part #’s 30-12-30,
35-12-35 3” or 3 1/2” inlet-outlet with
12” body. MUST BE REMOVABLE FOR
INSPECTION. 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 may result in immediate
disqualification.
27. WHEELS:
The wheels must meet the following
requirements: Only 15 inch diameter five (5)
lug reinforced magnetic steel racing wheels
with a maximum width of 13 inches are
permitted. 12 inch maximum is recommended by
most tire manufacturers. Any offset is
permitted. Wide five bolt pattern OPTIONAL.
Bead locks are NOT permitted. Maximum tread
width is 84 inches measured from outside to
outside tire.
27.1. Lug
Bolts and Nuts: Solid heavy-duty 1/2 to 5/8
inch magnetic steel lug bolts and standard
one (1) inch hex by 1/2 to 5/8 inch thick
magnetic steel lug nuts. Lug stud threads
must go through the full thickness of the
wheel nut on all four (4) wheels.
27.2. Tires:
Only tires approved by Chemung Speedrome
will be permitted.
durometer readings WILL be checked.
Durometer readings may be taken after racing
competition or in the lineup staging areas,
any car not meeting the specification will
not be permitted onto the racing surface.
Chemung Speedrome will determine the
durometer reading from brand new unused,
mounted Hoosier 1070 tires. NO use of
bleed-off OR pop off type valves. Hand
grooving, buffing, grinding and/or cutting
on any area of the racing tire will NOT be
permitted. Tires that have been altered by
unauthorized treatment will NOT be
permitted.
28. Radios:
No radio communications will be permitted
between driver and / or pit crews or anyone
outside the car. One–way radios from race
director to driver will be mandatory.
29. Mirrors:
No mirrors or reflecting devices are allowed
that would enable the driver to see the cars
behind them are allowed.
EVERY
COMPETITOR MUST MAKE THEMSELVES AWARE OF AND
FAMILIAR WITH THE TECHNICAL RULES IN THIS
CLASS. EVERY INDIVIDUAL AGREES TO BE
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND BOUND BY THE CONTENTS OF
THE CHEMUNG SPEEDROME Sunoco Race Fuels
Modifieds RULE BOOK.
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