2011 STAFFORD MOTOR SPEEDWAY DARE STOCK RULES
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ALL RULE REVISIONS FOR 2011
CHECK YOUR CORRESPONDING RULE BOOK
FOR COMPLETE EXPLANATION
DARE STOCK
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REV. 10/22/2010
6-4 PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
REV.
10/22/2010 TRACK RULE 6-4-2 SEAT BELTS
REV.
10/22/2010 20F- 3.2.3 SIDE WINDOW GLASS / WINDOW SCREEN
REV. 10/22/2010 20F- 10.6 REAR AXLE
REV.
10/22/2010 20H-11.2 OPTIONAL TUBULAR X-Y-G FRAMES
REV.
10/22/2010 20F- 13 STEERING COMPONENTS
REV.
10/22/2010 20F- 16.1 FUEL CELL
REV.
10/22/2010 20M-18 ROLL BARS X-Y-G FRAME
REV.
12/13/2010 20F-12.11 WEIGHT TRANSFER DEVICES
REV.
12/13/2010 20F-5.7 CRANKSHAFT
REV. 6/16/11 20F-12.4 A-FRAMES
REV. 8/17/11 20F-14.2 BRAKE COOLING
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New England Racing Fuel
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PREFACE
The rules in this book are
intended to make racing less expensive and keep competition as equal as
possible. While these rules offer a good outline, every item cannot be covered
by a written rule. If you come up with something not covered in the rules,
PLEASE ASK FIRST!
All rules in the NASCAR Rulebook
will be enforced with the following changes and additions. These rules are for
Stafford Motor Speedway only with no expressed or implied agreement with any
other speedway as to the interpretation, implementation and method of
inspection by the technical inspectors and officials.
No equipment will be considered
as having been approved by reason of having previously passed through
inspection unobserved. No car will be considered as having passed inspection
for the event until the finish is made official.
NOTE: All engine models,
equipment changes, or modifications not specifically addressed in these rule
books by Stafford Motor Speedway must be submitted to the track for
consideration of approval on or prior to September 2, 2011 unless otherwise
authorized by Stafford Motor Speedway to be considered for competition for the
2012 season. All equipment is subject to the approval of the track officials.
Track officials may assess penalties including but not limited to weight,
fines, points, or handicapping for cars, car parts, components, and/or
equipment deemed as not in compliance with these rules. Car parts, components,
and/or equipment will not be considered as having been approved by reason of
having passed through inspection at any time or any number of times unobserved
or undetected. Any car, car part, component, and/or equipment which does not
conform to specifications or tolerances contained in the 2011 rule books or is
not otherwise approved by Stafford Motor Speedway may not be used in
competition in 2011. Any new part or component to be considered for approval
for competition must be submitted to Stafford Motor Speedway. The owner/driver
must provide all information and/or parts or components to Stafford Motor
Speedway and must provide any part or components to be used as comparison items
for inspection purposes.
DEFINITION OF STOCK: In the following Rules you will
see the term OEM Stock used. This means Original Equipment Manufacturer. The
parts must come on a standard production car. Special “Off-Road” or racing
parts will not be permitted unless preapproved. No carbon fiber or titanium
engine, chassis or body parts unless approved by track officials.
ILLEGAL ITEMS - Absolutely NO removal of,
alteration of, or covering of casting numbers, part numbers, manufacturers
name, logo, insignia, etc., from any item on the race car. To do so makes a
part illegal and will be treated as such. If you come up with a rare part that
we cannot find listed for passenger car use, the burden of proof is on you. At
any time you may be asked to remove a head, manifold or possibly an entire
engine for inspection. Failure to comply will result in the same penalty as if
it were illegal.
INSPECTION - All model, engine or equipment
changes or modifications not specifically addressed in this rulebook must be
submitted to Stafford Speedway for consideration of approval. All equipment is
subject to the approval of Track Officials. Equipment will not be considered as
having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection unobserved.
Any equipment that does not conform to specifications or tolerances contained
in this rulebook or is not otherwise approved by Stafford Speedway may not be
used in competition.
POST RACE INSPECTION. Once a car has been presented to
Stafford Technical Inspectors for post race inspection the entire car and all
its parts become subject to inspection. This includes but is not limited to
items designated for inspection following a particular event.
SCALES. For purpose of post race
inspection drivers must seated in their cars in a racing position with helmet
either on or placed in their lap. No leaning or hanging on bars is permitted.
The driver must remain in his/her car until it is removed from the scale area.
ABSOLUTLY NO SMOKING IN THE FENCED IN TECH
AREA.
UPDATES - All changes and updates
made during the course of the season for the current rulebook will be posted to
the Stafford Motor Speedway website. This will serve as the only form of
official notification until the printing of next Stafford Motor Speedway
rulebook.
NOTICE Alcohol will not be permitted in
the Stafford Speedway pit or paddock areas at any time. The consumption of
alcohol before, during or after a race event in the pit or paddock areas is
prohibited.
SECTION 1-4
All NASCAR Rules will be enforced
with the exception of the following STAFFORD SPEEDWAY TRACK RULES. These rules
supersede any similar NASCAR Rules and are in effect for all auto racing events
unless otherwise posted and/or announced prior to the event.
NOTE: Some Track Rules may not
apply to touring divisions.
Stock car racing is an inherently
dangerous sport. Each Competitor assumes that risk when he or she participates
in an Event. The risk of serious injury or death cannot be eliminated and in
fact will always be present at a high level. Members are required to advise
their spouses and next of kin, if any, of this fact. Although safety is
generally everyone’s concern, Stafford Motor Speedway cannot be, and is not
responsible for all or even most aspects of the safety effort. That
responsibility instead rests with the various participants in the Event(s) as
follows.
All competitors are obligated to
inspect the racing facilities, safety personnel and equipment, and conditions
at the track on a continuing basis, before, during and after the event.
Competitors must report to Stafford Motor Speedway management promptly any
inadequacy in the facilities, personnel, equipment or conditions at the track.
PASSENGERS are not permitted in
or on a racecar at any time. No one shall ride with any part of his or her body
outside the racecar. No riding on trailers or car haulers or pit carts anywhere
on the speedway property.
NEITHER STAFFORD MOTOR SPEEDWAY NOR TRACK OFFICIALS CAN OR WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADEQUACY OF A COMPETITOR’S RACECAR, RACING EQUIPMENT OR
RACING ACTIVITY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE.
SECTION 9 RACE PROCEDURE
1. All cars must go into the
infield before turning into the off-track paddock gate except at the conclusion
of the feature event. No right turn from the track to the paddock. All cars
must go through the infield road after each warm-up session and qualifying
event. After feature events cars may go directly into the paddock area without
going through the infield. The first three (3) cars in the feature finish must
report to victory lane. DO NOT DO BURNOUTS OR DONUTS ANYWHERE ON THE RACE
TRACK OR INFIELD AFTER THE FEATURE EVENT OR AT ANY OTHER TIME.
2. The track crew, officials,
wrecker or push truck drivers are not allowed to work on race cars on the
track, infield, pit or paddock areas.
3. No car will be permitted to
pass the caution vehicle unless instructed to do so by NASCAR Officials.
4. No car will be permitted on the
track at any time without a hood.
5. All owners of cars that the oil
pan cannot be removed with the engine in the chassis must have a carb flange
lift plate or other device for the removal of the engine.
6. At no time shall a car be
jacked up without jack stands with pads being placed under it except for normal
tire changes during the race event. At no time shall a person be permitted to
go under a car without jackstands. This rule applies to both the infield pit
and paddock areas.
SECTION 9.5 HANDICAPPING Note:
Some rules do not apply to DARE STOCK Division.
All drivers must complete a
Number Application form before signing in.
For all events your car must be
signed in 45 MINUTES before the first heat race is scheduled. Once the line-ups
are posted no additional cars may be added. If your car is signed in but does
not arrive you may be credited with two wins for handicap purposes.
When you sign in your car state
your division, assigned car number and the driver’s
name. If you bring two cars, one as a BACK-UP CAR you must decide
and indicate which car will be your primary car when you sign in. Drivers will
be handicapped on a 3-week money won system. For handicapping purposes regular
feature event purses will be used. Any driver that misses an event will be
credited with a regular feature win in money plus 1/2 feature win in money for
handicapping purposes. Any driver disqualified from a feature event will be
credited with a regular feature win plus 1/2-feature win in money for
handicapping purposes. The top 18 drivers in points will be handicapped ahead
of drivers not in the top 18 for the main feature only.
For
DARE Stocks, current season DARE Stock feature winners will not be able to be
posted to start higher than 10th position in any remaining feature events.
(EIRI)
Note: For some events the top ten
cars in points may be considered as pre-qualified. The car must still be signed
in 45 minutes before racing starts to take advantage of being pre-qualified.
All alternate feature cars will
be taken from the consolation event. If a car is disqualified from a heat
additional cars will not be taken from heats but from the consolation or ‘B’
feature.
If in the opinion of the Racing
Director a car is not competitive on a given night, he has the authority to
deny that driver a front starting position.
For additional handicapping
information please ask handicapper for clarification.
PAST CHAMPION’S PROVISIONAL
POSITION
One additional starting positions
have been established which will be available to the most recent Stafford Motor
Speedway Champion who has not qualified for the starting field. If a
former Stafford Motor Speedway champion is not assigned this starting position,
it will then be assigned to the next eligible driver who did not qualify for
one of the original starting positions based on the current Stafford Motor
Speedway championship point standings.
PROVISIONAL POSITIONS
Two additional starting positions
have been established which will be available to the highest drivers in the
current Stafford Motor Speedway Championship Point Standings who have not
qualified for the starting field.
ROOKIE RULES
A. In order to be granted Rookie consideration, a driver cannot have competed in more than five (5) races in your selected or higher division at Stafford Speedway in any previous season. There are no rookies in the DARE Stock division.
B. In order to be considered for the Reliable Welding & Speed Rookie of the Year Award, a driver must compete in at least 50% of the feature events during the course of the current season.
C. All cars driven by rookies must have a yellow stripe on the rear bumper. Rookies may not have another driver qualify a car for them.
D. The current Rookie of the Year, as determined from the previous season, will be awarded $100 for each event attended, starting with the first event of the current calendar year and continuing each consecutive event until the total award amount for each division is distributed. To be eligible for the Rookie of the Year award the driver must attempt to qualify. If the current Rookie of the Year as determined from the previous season is not eligible for this award, the award will then be available to the next highest finishing eligible rookie driver in the previous season Rookie of the Year points standings.
SECTION 9.6 STARTING LINE-UP
& RESTARTS
If a car(s) drops out of the
posted starting line-up, all cars in that row will move straight up to fill the
spots in all events. No crossing over. If a restart occurs with ten, (10) laps
or less to the end of the feature, all lapped cars will be removed from and
started behind the lead lap cars in the restart line up.
SECTION 10.4 YELLOW & RED
FLAG/LIGHT RULE
The Yellow & Red Flag
condition will be used for feature events where the yellow flag laps are being
counted. If in the opinion of the officials the yellows are using up too may
laps the red caution will be used. The laps will not count against the feature
total but if you pit you will lose the amount of laps you are in the pits.
SECTION 10.8 CHECKERED FLAG -
RACE END
All FEATURE races will end with a
GREEN, WHITE, CHECKERED unless in the opinion of the officials the track is no
longer safe for racing.
SECTION 11.1 OFFICIAL SCORING
SK Modifieds®, Late Models, SK
Light Modified, and Limited Late Models must have a scoring transponder
assigned and attached to the racecar for practice or racing. (Please see
installation specifications on page 7). All competitors will have 15 minutes
after their feature event is announced and posted to file an inquiry. Once the
inquiry is satisfied the official finish will be posted. No changes will be made
once the finish is official. Transponders are required to be on the car and
working for all race events including practice sessions.
FOR SALE SIGNS
For Sale Signs are not permitted
on cars in feature events.
BACK-UP CARS – Separate number
registration is required for back-up cars. No cars competing in the same
division will be allowed in the paddock area with the same number.
INFIELD PITTING
1. Infield pitting will be used for
all SK Modified and Late Model features. All crewmembers that go to the infield
pit area will be required to have a NASCAR license. During race conditions, any
crewmember who steps into the car servicing area must wear a helmet All people
on the infield must wear long pants with a minimum short sleeve shirt and
closed toe footwear at all times. You must pit in your proper pit stall.
2. NASCAR pit rules will apply
including the amount of crewmembers over the wall, etc. A stop & go
official will be at the exit of pit road only. You may not enter pit lane until
the pace car picks up the leaders and the pit road is opened. You may pull up
to but not pass the pace car.
3. No crewmember may go into the pit
box until the car has come to a complete stop.
4. Pit stalls will correspond to
the starting positions of the feature line up.
5. The speed limit on pit road at
all times including qualifying and practice will be 25 MPH.
Speeding in the pits may result
in disqualification.
6. Absolutely no fueling of cars
on the infield. No gasoline containers will be permitted on the infield.
7. Wreckers and push trucks are
not permitted to bring pit materials to the infield to set up your pit stalls.
8. All cars out of the event must
go behind the wall on the infield.
6-
4 PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
See NASCAR WEEKLY SERIES RULE
BOOK
20F - 3.2.3 Side Window Glass /
Window Screen
A. All door window glass must be removed. A window screen must be installed
in the left side door window opening and should be positioned to cover the
entire window opening. Window screens should not be used beyond three (3) years from the date
of manufacture. The window screen must be a rib type, made from minimum 3/4 inch,
maximum one (1) inch wide material with a minimum one (1) inch and a maximum
2-1/4 inches square opening between the ribs. Window screens are recommended
to meet the SFI 27.1 specifications. The minimum window screen size must be
22 inches wide by 16 inches high. The forward edge of the window screen, when
in the closed position, must be in line or forward of the steering wheel.
All window screen mounts must be a minimum 1/2 inch diameter solid steel rod
on the bottom and a minimum one (1) inch wide by 3/16 inch thick flat steel
or a minimum 1/2 inch diameter solid steel rod on the top, with mounts welded
to the roll cage. The window screen, when in the closed position, must fit
tight and be secured with a lever-type quick release latch acceptable to Track
Officials. The lever must be secured by a detent ball in the lever and may
be supplemented by a Velcro® fastener only - pins or clips will not be permitted.
The latch must be mounted at the top in the front to roof bar (#3) or at the
top of front roll bar leg (#2A) near roof bar (#3) and release from the inside.
6- 4-1 HELMETS - HEAD AND NECK
RESTRAINT DEVICES
See NASCAR WEEKLY SERIES RULE
BOOK
Seat Belts should not be used
beyond three (3) years from the date of manufacture. All other information see
NASCAR WEEKLY SERIES RULE BOOK.
6- 4-3 SEATS
See NASCAR WEEKLY SERIES RULE
BOOK
Transponder mounting
brackets will be installed on the inside (or outside) of the right rear frame
rail. The round post of the bracket must be on top and the square tab on the
bottom flush with the lower edge of the frame rail. The bracket must be mounted
with it’s center line exactly 12” to the rear of the rear axle centerline and
must be completely vertical to the ground. Keep exhaust directed away from
transponder.
Transponders
are available from
AMB, US, Inc
32 Highlands
Parkway, Suite 104
Smyrna, GA
30082
Tel
678-816-4000 Fax 678-816-4001
AMB, US, Inc www.amb-it.com 1-678-816-4000

ALL 2011 NASCAR WHELEN ALL
AMERICAN SERIES RULES FOR THE LATE MODEL STOCK CAR DIVISION WILL BE ENFORCED
FOR THE STAFFORD DARE STOCK WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AND ADDITIONS.
AN
INEXPENSIVE DIVISION DESIGNED TO DEVELOP MECHANICAL AND DRIVING APTITUDES. THIS
DIVISION PROVIDES A PLATFORM TO LEARN AND IDENTIFY BASIC SKILLS PRIOR TO MOVING
ON TO MORE COMPLEX COMPETITION.
DRIVER ELIGIBILITY - All drivers must have a NASCAR
CHD (CHARGER DIVISION DRIVER) or higher license. Drivers competing in the
D.A.R.E. STOCK division at Stafford Speedway will not be permitted in the SK
MODIFIED®, SK LIGHT MODIFIED, LATE MODEL or LIMITED LATE MODEL division on the
same event date. Drivers must be minimum 14 years of age.
20F- 1 COMPETING MODELS - 1969 and newer American made
full frame cars with a minimum of 108” wheelbase as factory listed for that
year and model. No Firebirds, Camaros, Mustangs or two passenger sports cars.
No convertibles, station wagons, or using of their frames for other models.
Body and frame parts must be from same year, make and model. If you are in
doubt about the eligibility of a make or model, CHECK BEFORE YOU BUILD IT!
20F-
2.2 OVERALL CAR WEIGHT - All specified weight requirements will be with the driver.
1. The minimum weight at all times for cars with one (1) or zero (0) wins will be 3100 pounds.
2. The minimum weight at all times for cars with two (2) wins will be
3200 pounds, and for every win after that, another 50 pounds must be added.
0 to 1 win = 3100 LBS.
2 wins = 3200 LBS.
3 wins = 3250 LBS.
4 wins = 3300 LBS. and so on
No car will be allowed to have more than 53.0% of the
total weight as the left side weight. All weight must be bolted to the inside
of the frame rail and above the lowest edge of the frame where weight is
mounted. Any car found to be under the minimum overall car weight allowance
will be penalized one position for every pound under the minimum weight. This
does not apply to left side weight requirements. All feature events will count towards the two-win rule no
matter how the win was obtained. If a driver is disqualified from a win, or if
a driver is awarded a win due to a disqualification, it will count towards
their win total. After winning two (2) feature events, the engine may be
subject to major teardown. If any internal part of the engine is found illegal,
the track reserves the right to confiscate the part
or the entire engine. If the driver refuses to surrender the part or engine or
refuses the tear down, the driver may be subject to a one (1) year driving
suspension in the Dare Stock division from the date of infraction.
20F- 2.3 ADDED CAR WEIGHT - Added weight must be in block
form of no less than five (5) pound blocks (no pellets) of magnetic steel or
lead only. Added weight must be securely bolted to the frame rail and painted
white with the car number stenciled in black. No added weight will be permitted
inside the driver’s compartment. Weight must be welded in a box or
attached with two or more grade ‘8’ bolts minimum 7/16 diameter.
20F- 2.4 CAR WEIGHTS AFTER RACE - Nothing may be added to or
taken from the car to make total or left side weight. Gas, oil or water may not
be added. Wheels and tires cannot be changed, but an amount equal to one
half of one percent (.5%) of the gross weight will be added for loss in weight
due to race wear.
20F- 3 DETAILED BODY REQUIREMENTS – Body must be straight and
stock, mounted in the stock location on the frame and stock appearing. Steel
aftermarket replacement bodies may be used in place of stock. All body panels
must be steel. FIBERGLASS HOODS ARE ALLOWED, No other fiberglass panels are
permitted. No lowering, chopping, channeling or streamlining of any body parts
or roof. Stock window openings must be maintained. No aluminum replacement
parts unless noted elsewhere in the rules. All exterior chrome trim, ornaments,
outside mirrors and door handles must be removed. Replacement body parts must
meet NASCAR templates. No body skirts or lower body rocker panel flares. Rolled
under rocker panels are recommended. No spoilers anywhere. Rear of car must
still maintain a stock appearance. Stock will be determined by NASCAR
Officials.
20F- 3.2 GLASS - All glass except windshield
must be removed. No side, quarter panel, or rear windows allowed. Full
windshield is required made of clear glass or 1/8” polycarbonate glass.
Windshield must maintain stock angle and fit template. Windshield must have two
safety straps on the inside and out. No cracked windshields allowed. All lights
and lenses must be removed from the car. Headlight and taillight openings must
be covered. Headlamp and tail lamp decals are recommended for aesthetic
reasons.
20F- 3.2.3
SIDE WINDOW GLASS/WINDOW SCREEN – All door window glass must be removed. A nylon window screen must
be installed in the left side door window opening. And be positioned to cover
the entire window opening. Window screens should
not be used beyond three (3) years from the date of manufacture. The window screen must be rib type, made from minimum ¾ inch,
maximum one (1) inch wide nylon material with a minimum one (1) inch and a
maximum 2-1/4 inches square opening between the ribs. The minimum window screen
size must be must be 22 inches wide by 16 inches high. All window screen mounts
must be a minimum ½ inch diameter solid steel rod on the bottom and a minimum
one (1) inch wide by 3/16 inch thick flat steel or a minimum ½ inch diameter
solid steel rod on the top, with mounts welded to the roll cage. The window
screen, when in the closed position, must fit tight and be secured with a
lever-type quick release latch acceptable to Track Officials. The lever must
be secured by a detent ball in the lever and may be supplemented by Velcro®
fastener only – pins or clips will not be permitted. The latch must mounted
at the top in the front to roof bar (#3) release from the inside.
20F- 3.2.5 REAR VIEW MIRROR - One (1) rear view mirror
that must be mounted at the top of the windshield no larger than 8”X 2”. No
multi-image or side mirrors. Drivers wearing approved head and neck restraint
devices may use one (1) spot mirror that must be mounted to the #10 A bar. The
Spot Mirror must be a maximum diameter of three inches (3”.)
20F- 3.3 DASHBOARD - Stock unit may be removed but
must be replaced with magnetic sheet steel, a minimum of 24-gage (0.025
inch thick), of similar design the full width of the body.
20F- 3.4 FIREWALLS
A. Front firewall must be in stock
location and be made of minimum .031” magnetic sheet metal with
all holes covered using magnetic sheet metal a minimum of .031” thickness. Aluminum
is not permitted. The front firewall must extend down to the top
of the frame.
B. Rear firewall must be made of minimum
.031” magnetic sheet metal securely installed over the rear seat
back brace and top shelf or “hat rack”, completely closing off the trunk
compartment.
C. The top shelf or “hat rack” must
be positioned horizontal and approximately level, and be no longer front to
rear than stock.
D. The stock floor pan may be
replaced with minimum .031” magnetic sheet metal bent similar to the original
configuration. Any part of the passenger side floor pan higher than the
to of the frame rail is not be permitted. The
passenger side floor pan may come straight across from a maximum height of the
top of the frame rail to the transmission tunnel. The
floor must be sealed to the bottom of the door on both sides of the car. The
rear seat area must seal to the rear firewall.
E. The transmission tunnel shape
may be altered however must remain in original center position (equal distance
from frame rails to either side of the tunnel) and within 1-inch of original
height. Additionally the transmission tunnel must remain within 2-inches of
stock width.
F. Door bars may not be covered on
the interior of the car and must be visible for inspection from the inside of
the car.
G. Absolutely no closing in of
passenger compartment next to or behind driver.
20F- 3.5 DOORS - All doors must be welded or
bolted shut. External nerf bars may be used if made of no larger than 1” round
tubing. Bars must be “skin” tight and painted the same as the body panel it is
attached to. Bars must be at centerline of the front and rear tire. No bars behind
rear wheels. Ends must be turned into and go through the body or bolted at the
end of the bar with a flush bolt that goes trough the body to a interior bar of
the same length as the outside bar to prevent hooking. The outside bar must
have the ends rounded. No spreading or narrowing of body. Replacement doors
must have stock contour. No slab sided cars.
20F-
3.6 FENDERS -
Full front and rear quarter panels are required. Inner fender wells may be
removed from front fenders. Fender and quarter panel location, dimensions and
angles must remain stock. Wheel openings may be trimmed a maximum of 5”
from the outside edge of the tire for clearance.
20F- 3.7 GRILLES - Grill openings must remain
stock for body run. Stock unit may be replaced with screen between headlight
doors and stock grill frame. No car will be permitted to run with an open front
grill area.
A. Full stock or fiberglass hood
must be in place at all times. Stock Hood reinforcing inner panels may be
removed. Hood must be held closed with three (3) quick release pins. Hoods must
lay flat and fit the same as a stock hood without bows or bubbles in the
center. Hood must be sealed at firewall, and windshield.
B. Hood must be held closed with
three (3) quick release pins. Hinged hoods are permitted.
C. No holes or functioning air
scoops allowed. Hoods must lay flat.
D. No openings for air to the
carburetor or breather are permitted.
E. A maximum of a two (2) inch
non-functioning hood scoop is permitted as long as its part of the stock hood
i.e. (Buick Grand National).
F. A triple reinforced fiberglass roof
will be approved. Roof panels must be mounted in stock position the same as the
stock production roof. Roof must be bolted to cage at all four corners with at
least 5/16” grade 8 bolts. ALL ROOFS MUST BE ACCEPTABLE TO TRACK OFFICIALS.
NOTE: (The roof will be available through Dur-a-Flex (401) 739-0202.)
20F- 3.9 TRUNKS - The rear deck lid must maintain
the same dimensions, angles and bodylines as the stock production car. Lid may
be held closed with quick release pins. Reinforcing inner panels may be
removed. All openings in rear panel must be covered. Floor of the trunk area
must be removed. Complete taillight panel and bumper covers must be run. No
flat back cars. Taillight decals are recommended.
20F- 3.10 BUMPERS/BUMPER COVERS – The bumpers/bumper covers must
be acceptable to Track Officials and meet the following requirement:
A. The front and rear bumpers
and/or bumper covers must be installed in the same location as far as height,
width and depth as a stock factory production bumper.
B. Magnetic steel tubing must be
used to reinforce the front and rear bumper covers. The tubing must not be
exposed and must remain behind the bumper covers.
C. The front and rear bumpers/bumper
covers must be solid. Holes will not be permitted .
D. All front and rear bumper
covers must be painted the same color as the car including bolts and rivets.
20F- 3.11 IDENTIFICATION – Refer to 2011 NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series Rule Book. Roof numbers must read from passenger’s side of
car. Stafford Motor Speedway reserves the right to assign number colors.
20F- 3.12 BODY TEMPLATES - Templates may be used to check
any cars, which have questionable, body dimensions or configuration. Decision
of Track Officials is final.
20F- 3.11 IDENTIFICATION AND
MARKING - See
track rules
20F-
4 GENERAL ENGINE REQUIREMENTS - Engine must be OEM stock cast iron production block, heads,
intake and exhaust manifolds. ENGINES ALLOWED: GM 305 and, FORD 302, Any other
engine must be approved. Stock stroke must be maintained. Maximum overbore
.030” from stock. No deflashing, abrasive cleaning, grinding, welding, Teflon
coating or deburring of cast parts. Engine must be in stock location in the
chassis. No block may have more that two (2) cylinder sleeves installed and the
sleeves must be made of cast iron material. Dowel pins must remain in all engines and be the O.E.M.
"NO OFFSET" type. Dowel pins must keep manufactured length and width.
Dowel pin holes must not exceed .315" dia. and remain unaltered, this
includes moving, tapering, or offsetting. HEAD BOLT HOLES MUST ALSO REMAIN
UNALTERED!
20F- 5 DETAILED ENGINE
REQUIREMENTS -
Block, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, heads, valves, valve springs,
retainers, rocker arms, camshaft, timing chain, water pump and pulleys - stock
for year, make and model. A stock OEM replacement harmonic balancer may be
used. Solid one piece type are not permitted. A max static compression ratio of
11 to 1 is mandatory for all makes.
20F- 5.1 ENGINE LOCATION –
A. Engine must be in the stock
location for a V8 in the chassis being run. Stock engine location is deemed to
be when the distance between centerlines of the forward most fuel pump to
engine block mounting bolt and the upper idler-arm to frame mounting bolt measures
8.75” inches +/- .25” inch so long as said bolts are deemed to be in stock,
un-altered, factory locations.
B. The front, centerline of the
crankshaft must be no less than 12 3/4 inches from the ground with the car’s
frame set on five inch (5”) high blocks under all four outer
corners of the frame.
A. Only Stock OEM or Stock OEM Type, flat top three (3) ring aluminum pistons with (3) working stock thickness rings in place are permitted. Minimum ring thickness permitted are as follows, Compression ring 1/16", Oil ring assy. 3/16". All three rings must be stock type, of magnetic steel. Valve reliefs for valve clearance only may be cut into the pistons. All three rings must be of magnetic steel. No portion of piston may protrude above the top of the block.
B. Only stock OEM magnetic steel piston pins maintaining stock OEM diameter are permitted.
C. Piston pin holes must be in stock OEM location in the piston and connecting rods.
D. Only two-piece insert style connecting rod bearings are permitted.
E. Only stock OEM, or OEM replacements from Scat, or Eagle, solid magnetic steel connecting rods are permitted. Only normal engine balancing and the use of after-market bolts and nuts are permitted. No deburring, deflashing, polishing, grinding or lightening. Billet connecting rods are not permitted. All rods must be stock length and the same length throughout the engine.
F. Minimum weight for piston, pin, rings, bearing, and rod assembly
is 1185 grams.
20F- 5.5.4 OIL PAN - Stock for year, make and
model. Baffles may be installed. A one (1) inch inspection plug may be
installed in the front of the pan, Moroso P/N MOR23970. This is
to allow NASCAR Officials access to inspect connecting rods and crank shaft.
This is optional but highly recommended.
20F- 5.5.5 OIL PUMP – Stock type oil pumps only. NO
dry sumps, external oil pumps or tanks or accu-sump systems allowed. Only OEM
type in the pan oil pumps. No pumps of any type may be used in the evacuation
system.
20F- 5.6 CYLINDER HEADS:
Stock OEM cast iron heads only.
Chevrolet may use aftermarket “World Products S/R” (stock replacement) series
heads, bare casting part# 042650 and part# 042650-1 or 042750-1. Ford Cleveland
must use 2 BBL heads only. Ford Windsor may use the cast iron “World Products
Windsor Jr.” cylinder head, bare casting part# 053030 and casting
part#053030-1 with 1.94” intake valve and 1.60” exhaust valve. Head studs are
not allowed. All Chevrolet heads must be factory listed for 58CC’s or greater.
Heads may not be angled milled. The only modifications ALLOWED will be
the installation of valve guide sleeves and milling of the gasket surfaces
however angle milling, changing the angle of the head gasket surface in
relationship to the rest of the head, is not permitted. Additionally altering
the position or angle of the valve guide is not permitted. The addition of
screw-in studs, guide plates, valve spring seats optional valve seals,
Poly-Locks or jam-nut devises are permitted. Machining of valve guide bosses
for seals only. IMPORTANT - Any D.A.R.E. Stock head measuring less than the 56CC
stock OEM spec. however slightly, but AT LEAST 54CCs can be deemed to pass
inspection only if a full thickness head gasket measuring a minimum of .025” at
the time of inspection is present between the head and block of the inspection
subject engine.
Head gasket surface milling
tolerance for D.A.R.E. Stock is 0.00” to 0.015” from true 23.00 degree of
stock valve position.
Any
D.A.R.E. Stock head measuring less than 54CCs, however slightly, will be deemed
illegal! No consideration of the head gasket thickness will be given to any
D.A.R.E. Stock head measure less than 54CCs.
When heads are checked at the
track you will be responsible for cleaning and carbon removal to make the
minimum CCs. No coolant lines will be allowed on the any part of the head. Any
other heads must be approved before being used. All other head modifications
ARE NOT ALLOWED including but not limited to: Porting, polishing, ANY grinding
in ports or combustion chambers, chemical milling, glass beading or removal of
any flashing or casting marks. No welding or sectioning. No internal
modifications of any kind including painting or Teflon coating. No more than
two intake-mounting holes may have HeliCoils. Intake or exhaust manifold
mounting holes may not be added or relocated. Holes must take standard intake
manifold bolts. Listed below are the maximum valve size allowed.
D.A.R.E. Stock Head Gaskets
While the head gasket to be used
by the D.A.R.E. Stock competitor is at their discretion, the following are some
possible suggestion with their specifications.
Gasket Compressed Gasket CCs
Manufacturer Thickness Bore Added
CARQUEST 5745 .027” 3.839 5.12CCs
Felpro 8510PT .041” 3.900” 8.0CCs
Corteco 55061HG .028” 3.870”
5.1CCs
Victor 5745 .027” 3.839” 5.12CCs
Minimum Head Gasket Thickness
Spec .025” If CCs Are 55.9 to 54.0 Min.
VALVES - All valves must be identical in
appearance and construction as an OEM type valve. No air directional devices
will be permitted on any of the valve surfaces. Valve stems must have a minimum
diameter of 11/32 inch. Stainless steel replacement valves are
permitted. Undercut or “Pro Flo” valve stems are permitted. Tulip, Ultra Lite
or Titanium valves are not permitted.
Max
valve sizes allowed Intake Exhaust
G/M 1.940” 1.600”
Ford Windsor 1.940” 1.600”
Ford Cleveland 2.090” 1.710”
VALVE SPRINGS & RETAINERS - OEM type single steel valve
springs with damper and steel retainers allowed. Valve springs must retain all
stock OEM replacement passenger car dimensions. No barrel wound or conical
wound springs will be allowed. ALL windings must be parallel. Stock diameter
spring must be used. Valve spring retainers must be OEM steel or stock or stock
replacement steel only. Maximum outside diameter of 1.55”. Steel retainers
only.
VALVE JOB –Three (3) angle valve jobs are
permitted. When cutting the valve seat angles, no stone or grinding marks are
permitted above the bottom of the valve guide. All cutting in reference to the
valve job must be centered off the centerline of the valve guide. Upon
completion of the valve job, the bowl area under the valve seat down to the
bottom of the valve guide should still be the same configuration as far as
shape and finish as it was from the manufacturer. Surfaces and/or edges where
the cutter or stone has touched must not be polished. No hand grinding or
polishing is permitted on any part of the head. Un-shrouding of valves is not
permitted.
20F- 5.7
CRANKSHAFT
A. Only stock production OEM, or Scat
OEM replacement crankshafts allowed. The main and rod journal
size must be stock for the block being used. Original bore and stroke combination
must be maintained. The maximum allowable stroke tolerance for Chevrolet
and Ford will be +/- .015”. Minimum
main journal size .020 under stock. Minimum rod journal size .030 under stock.
B. After-market crankshafts, knife-edge
crankshafts, small journal crankshafts will NOT be permitted.
C. NO machining or polishing of the
crankshaft counterweights allowed. NORMAL engine balancing will be the ONLY
acceptable modification that can be performed on this component. No painting
or Teflon coating. NO drilling of rod journals.
D. Minimum crankshaft weights
are Chevrolet engines 50 lbs., Ford 54 lbs.
E. Only standard OEM magnetic steel
elastomer type harmonic balancers will be permitted.
20E- 5.8.1 CAMSHAFT
B. ANY type chain will be
permitted. Belt-drive and gear-drive systems are not permitted.
G. Hydraulic cam and hydraulic
lifters must be used.
H. Camshaft lift may be measured at
the valve rocker arm, or directly on the camshaft. Cam lift cannot exceed gross
valve lift divided by listed rocker arm ratio. Tolerance for the camshaft
will be + .005”. The Maximum valve lift allowed is .500 of an inch.
20F – 5.8.2 VALVE LIFTERS
A. Only magnetic steel hydraulic
valve lifters will be permitted. Roller tappets, ceramic valve lifters,
mushroom valve lifters and any type of mechanical assistance exerting a force
to assist in closing the valve and/or push rod commonly known as rev-kits will
not be permitted.
E. Lifter must be operative and pass
a leak-down test as well as removal and inspection.
20F- 5.8.3 ROCKER ARMS – Stock type magnetic steel
rocker arms. Comp Cam Roller Tip Rocker P/N 1412-16 or exact equivalent
only. Stock rocker arm ratios only. Any steel OEM pushrods. Chevrolet and Mopar
must run 1.5 ratio rock arms. Ford must run 1.7 ratio rocker arms. No
aftermarket shaft rocker systems.
20F- 5.9 INTAKE MANIFOLD - STOCK CAST IRON PASSENGER CAR
MANIFOLDS OF 2-BARREL DESIGN ONLY! MANIFOLD MUST BE ONE THAT WAS USED WITH AN
OEM TWO-BARREL CARBURETOR. NO THROTTLE BODY MANIFOLDS ALLOWED. You are required
to have an UNALTERED stock manifold. NO porting, polishing, acid dipping,
deburring, de-flashing, abrasive cleaning, internal painting, milling, cutting,
drilling holes, enlarging bolt holes, matching of ports or welding. Absolutely
no modifications of any kind. A track supplied stock intake manifold must fit
your engine complete with stock gaskets. All boltholes must be in alignment and
same size as stock. Absolutely no coolant lines in the intake manifold head or
block. Throttle bores can measure no more than 1.730” Dia.
20F- 5.10 CARBURETOR - The only approved carburetor
shall be the Holley two barrel model # 4412. ALL PARTS MUST BE A HOLLY PART FOR
THE 4412.
(1) Body of Carburetor: No
polishing, grinding or drilling of holes permitted.
(2) The choke may be removed, but
all screw holes must be permanently sealed.
(3) Choke Horn: Choke horn may not
be removed.
(4) Boosters: Boosters may not be
changed. Size or shape must no be altered. Height must remain standard.
(5) Venturi: Venturi area must not
be altered in any manner. Casting ring must not be removed.
(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.
(7) Base Plate: Base plate must not
be altered in shape or size.
(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.
(9) Throttle Shaft: Shaft must
remain standard and must not be thinned or cut in any manner.
20F- 5.10.2 CARBURETOR SPACER - Only one solid spacer made of
aluminum or phenolic plastic of a maximum height of 1” permitted. Only one
.075” max. gasket per side. No wedge shaped mounting surfaces, both top and
bottom surfaces must be parallel. Spacer can be no larger than base of
carburetor. Portholes or hole must be vertical to the surface with no beveling,
tapering, or flaring. No additional openings for the induction of air allowed.
All spacers must be approved by Track Officials.
AVM PLATE - A track provided Air Volume
Modification plate must be installed between the intake manifold and the
carburetor spacer. Alterations to the Air Volume Modification plate are not
permitted. The plate is the property of Stafford Motor Speedway and must be
returned to the Speedway at the end of the Racing Season or upon request. Any
alteration of any kind to the AVM Plate will automatically result in a
three-week suspension and a fine of $150.00.
20F- 5.12.1 CARBURETOR AIR FILTER
/ AIR FILTER HOUSING
A. 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 three and a half (3.5”) inches in height. All air must be filtered
through the element.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. No part of the air filter or air
filter housing will be permitted to protrude through the hood.
20F- 6.1 IGNITION SYSTEM - Stock for year, make and model.
L. The approved firing order using approved
cylinder identification is as follows
Ford 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
G/M 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
M. The manufactures cylinder identification
sequence is as follows
Ford/GM
Front
5-1
6-2
7-3
8-4
The
front engine cover must be acceptable to NASCAR Officials.
20F- 6.4 STARTER – Only OEM type mini starters are
permitted. Starters may be interchanged from different years, makes, and
models. The starter must be in stock position and operative at all times.
20F-
6.5 BATTERIES – The battery must be located in an enclosed
battery box, complete with a cover behind the front spindle but no further back
than to have the front surface of the battery flush with the firewall or in
front of the rear axle housing behind the rear firewall. The battery must be
completely closed / sealed off on the drivers side of the firewall. The battery
box must be mounted inside the outside edge of the frame rails and must not
extend below the bottom of the frame rail. Any battery that would be installed
during the race must be installed in the battery box. Only one (1) standard
automotive 12-volt battery, not to exceed 13.5 volts, will be permitted.
Accessories to regulate the power supply will not be permitted.
20F- 6.7 ACCESSORIES - No onboard computers,
automated electronics, recording devises or digital readout gauges of any kind
are permitted.
20F- 6.7.1 RADIOS – Monitoring of Race Control
is MANDATORY. Two-way radios or scanners are not permitted in the car
or on the driver at any time. Only track approved receivers, set to receive
Race Control transmissions on Frequency 461.1375 are permitted.
The only track approved devices are RELIANT R416 receivers, Raceceiver
Microscanner, or Victory GT-18,
and must be mounted in plain view for NASCAR Officials' inspection on the
back of the drivers seat. Racing Electronics is the only authorized distributor
/ programmer of the RELIANT R416 receivers and Victory
GT-18.
Racing Electronics: www.racingelectronics.com 1-800-272-7111
20F- 7 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - Only Water or Stafford Speedway
Approved coolants or additives may be used in the cooling systems. The addition
of coolant lines to the engine block or sides of the heads is not permitted.
20F- 7.1 WATER PUMP
A. Stock steel OEM type only are
permitted. Electric pumps are not permitted. Modifications of stock impellers
are permitted. Combination water pump/alternator units are not permitted.
B. Any V-Belt or serpentine pulley
and belt system is permitted. Cog belts or pulleys are not permitted. Pulleys
may be either steel or aluminum.
20F- 7.2 FAN - Electric fans are permitted.
20F- 7.4 RADIATOR
A. Passenger steel or aluminum car
radiators only. Radiators may be interchanged between makes and models but must
be stock type. Radiator must be in stock location.
D. All cars must be equipped with
an overflow catch-can under the hood or under the rear trunk lid. If the
catch-can is placed in the rear, the overflow line must not run inside the car!
20F- 9 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM
A. Stock OEM exhaust manifolds
are permitted. Headers are permitted. Headers must be Schonfeld #185 For
GM. Ford must be approved by Track Officials.
B. Stainless steel, stepped and
180-degree headers are not permitted.
C. 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.
D. Inserts are not permitted in
any part of the header or collector. Merge, crossover and pyramid collectors
are not permitted. Exterior and interior coatings are permitted.
E. Exhaust pipe must be reduced
from 3” to 2 1/2” before entering muffler. The tail pipes of a maximum
diameter of 2 ½ inches must extend from the muffler to within twelve (12)
inches of the rear axle housing. Tail pipes must have a minimum of a
45-degree downturn at the end if not exiting out the side of the car. Both
exhaust pipes must be independent with no connection between them
F. LOBAK # RCM 25-12-25 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. NOTE:
It should be noted that the life expectancy for all mufflers is two years.
All owners are responsible to make sure their mufflers are in proper working
order. If a muffler is found not to be in proper working order, the muffler
will be deemed illegal (i.e. missing one or more of the internal baffles.)
G. Thermal wrap is not permitted
anywhere on exhaust system.
H. Only one muffler and exhaust
pipe allowed per side of the engine is permitted.
I. Exhaust system subject to
approval by Track Officials.
20F- 10.4 TRANSMISSION -
AUTOMATICS ONLY.
Stock for year, make and model. No Powerglide or two speed transmissions.
TORQUE CONVERTER
A. Full size stock torque converter
for make & model car is required.
B. Torque converter must be
operational. Locked torque converters and modifications that in NASCAR
officials opinion serve to lock the torque converter either permanently or
temporarily are not permitted.
C. Torque converters of less than
11-inches in diameter are not permitted. Tork converters with a greater price of $325.00 will not be permitted.
20F- 10.5 DRIVESHAFT
A. The drive shaft, universal
joints, and yoke must be magnetic steel and be similar in design to the
standard production type. The drive shaft must be made of one-piece magnetic
steel and must either 2-3/4 inches or 3 inches in diameter.
B. Two (2) 360 degree solid
magnetic steel brackets with no holes or slots, not less than 2two (2) inches
wide and ¼ inch thick, must be placed around the drive shaft. The front bracket
must be welded to the rear suspension crossmember and the rear bracket must be
welded or bolted, with a minimum of two 3/8 inch diameter bolts on each side,
to the horizontal tunnel bar (#6).
C. All drive shafts must be
painted white.
20F- 10.6
REAR AXLE - The rear axle assembly must be
stock OEM and must meet the following requirements: Rear axle assemblies may
NOT be changed between different makes and models. No Grand National type rears.
A. The center of the rear end
housing must be within 1” of the centerline of the track width, front and rear.
B. No locked rears. No welding of
spider gears, posi-traction, limited-slip, Detroit Lockers, Shimming of spider
gears, ratchet differentials or any other modification that serves to lock or
increase the differential resistance of the rear while under the load of being
turned by the drive train or one wheel being turned with the other held
stationary. The maximum resistance permitted is 25lbs/ft at the lug nut of the
free wheel with the other wheel held stationary and the drive shaft
disconnected.
C. Rear axle housing must be from a
passenger car and must be a continuous housing between the backing plates.
D. Racing axles are mandatory on
both sides for all General Motors rears. Axles must retain all stock
dimensions. C-clip eliminators are allowed.
E. Only magnetic steel axels,
bearings, and axle housings are allowed. The spool must remain stock weight and
configuration.
F. Stock or stock reproduction /
replacement of same as stock upper trailing arms for the chassis used must
attach to the frame in the stock location. Stock upper trailing
arms may be replaced with DCA P/N 17811 or J.C.I. P/N 09-03 SERIES. Upper
trailing arms may be 1 inch shorter than stock to obtain pinion angle. Mounting
brackets on the axle tubes may be moved but rear axle assembly housing must be
centered in chassis.
G. Stock or stock reproduction /
replacement of same as stock lower trailing arms for the chassis used must
attach to the frame in the stock location. Stock lower trailing arms may be
replaced with DCA P/N 17812 or J.C.I. P/N JCI-03-01B.
Mounting brackets on the axle tubes may be moved but rear must be centered in
chassis. Left and right backing plates must be an equal distance from the frame
rails.
H. Springs must be mounted on axle
housing in stock location for frame being used.
I. Aluminum parts in or on the rear
axle assembly are not permitted.
20F- 10.7 WHEELS – Magnetic steel racing or wagon
wheels are mandatory. Maximum width is 7” wide. Wheels must
measure 3 ½ inches (+ or –1/2 ”) from the axle flange surface to the outer
contact surface of the tire bead. All four wheels must measure exactly the same
(+ or –1/8”.) MINIMUM WHEEL WEIGHT 20LBS measured with out tire or lug
nuts. No Mags or aluminum wheels. All wheel studs must be magnetic steel with
magnetic steel racing type lug nuts and must extend a minimum of ½ inch beyond
the outside surface of the lug nut. The frame area at the rear of the axle that
may come in contact with the right rear tire may be relieved, if necessary, by
denting, bending or notching the frame at this point.
20F-
10.8 TIRES - Hoosier Tire East of Manchester Ct. will be the sole tire supplier
for the DARE Stock Division. The Hoosier 27.0/8.0-15, compound Rib 800 and
Hoosier 27.5/8.0-15, compound Rib 800 are the two approved tires and either
tire can be used on any position on the car. Tire purchases prior to the first
scheduled race of the season may be made at Hoosier Tire East. After the first
event of the season all tires used at Stafford Motor Speedway must be purchased
at the track on race day. There will be a four (4) week grace period allowed
for teams to use any American Race tires that they may have left over from
the 2010 season.
20F- 10.8.1 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
F. Minimum Tire Pressures for all
inspection purposes are ten (10) psi for both left side tires and fifteen
(15) psi for both right side tires. Air may be added to the tires to
achieve only the minimum tire pressures during inspections, per a track
provided tire pressure gauge.
NOTICE:
A participant competing in any race at Stafford Motor Speedway, specifically
agrees that he/she acknowledges that 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 will be subject to suspension.
JTR Eagle PPM Tester will be set
at a fixed level and will be strictly enforced throughout the 2011 season.
20H- 11.1 OEM FRAMES - All frames must be stock for year,
make and model. No repositioning, elongating, or over-sizing of any mounting
holes in the frame. No plating or reinforcing of the frame in any way beyond
or outside of the following specifications. The Unibody cars are not permitted.
A. The front frame horns may be
replaced with 2” X 3” .083” square tubing from the forward most 1/2” measuring
hole to the front bumper. No other part of front frame rails can be replaced
with tubing. On the stock front sub frame a minimum opening may be cut
into the front of the spring pocket to access the adjustable spring spacer.
B. The front crossmember must remain
stock.
C. Rear frame rails may be replaced
with 2” x 3” .083” magnetic steel square tubing from the rear edge of stock
upper crossmember back, only if following stock configuration height, width,
and length. Optionally the replacement rear frame rails may extend parallel
rearward maintaining a minimum width of the stock frame rails width at rear
most edge of the upper crossmember. Both the stock crossmember ahead of the
rear axle and stock upper crossmember must be in place.
D. No offset or shortening of frame
rails.
E. Frames must measure within a
1/4inch of all factory specifications for year, make, and model used. All
measuring cups or holes must remain unaltered.
F. Tubing of a size and length
that will not protrude from the stock frame may be located inside the driver’s
side frame rail. All roll cage bars normally attaching to the drivers side
frame rail must be welded directly to the supplemental tubing.
G. Tubing may be utilized as a
replacement for the stock transmission crossmember. Any non-stock replacement
transmission crossmember must be located perpendicular at 90 degrees to the
stock frame rails and no further towards the rear of the car than to have the
rear edge of the tubing even with the rear edge of the transmission hosing.
H. Additional X-tubing may be
added so long as the tubing connects to the crossmember and is NOT one
continuous piece running from corner to corner of the stock frame. The X-tubing
must attach within the two corners of each frame turnout. The X-tubing can NOT
extend past any of the frame turnouts and must not be attached to the perimeter
frame rails short of the frame turnouts.
FORD FRAMES - Ford full-size frames, (LTD,
Crown Victoria) 1979 and newer may be shortened to 108” wheelbase. Frame must
be shortened in center section only using the same area on both sides. Any
Fords that are shortened to 108” wheelbase are allowed to use the Ford
Thunderbird body from the same era.
20H-11.2
optional tubular X-Y-G FRAMES
(NOTE: THE ONLY APPROVED FRAME
UPRIGHTS FOR THE FRONT & REAR SUB-FRAMES WILL BE OF THE MANDREL BENT
SECTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS.)
ALL VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS WILL BE
ON 5 INCH RIDE HEIGHT BLOCKS.
A. Main Frame
(1) A tubular magnetic steel frame
must be used. Offset frames will not be permitted. The main frame side rails
must be parallel and be an equal distance from the centerline of the frame. The
main frame side rails must be the same size (left and right, height and width),
constructed using a single tube, and must be magnetic steel box tubing three
(3) inches in width by four (4) inches in height with a minimum wall thickness
of not less than 1/8 inch meeting ASTM A-500 specification. The main frame side
rails start at a distance of 20 inches forward of the rear axle centerline and
extend forward a length of 66 inches. When measured from the outside of the
left frame rail to the outside of the right frame rail, a width of 54 inches,
plus or minis (+/-) 1/2 inch, must be maintained. The distance from the outside
edge of the main frame side rails, left and right, must be the same, measured
from the centerline of the tread width, front and rear.
(2) Sub-frame kick outs must be
constructed using a single tube and must be magnetic steel box tubing three (3)
inches in width by four (4) inches in height with a minimum wall thickness of
1/8 inch meeting the ASTM A-500 specification. The sub-frame kick-outs must
turn in 90 degrees to the main frame side rails and be welded to the inside
ends of the main frame rails. The open ends of the sub-frame kick-outs must be
closed by welding caps on the ends or bolting weight containment caps. The
distance from the front of the front kick-out to the rear of the rear kick-out
must be 66 inches. The front kick-out must measure 86 inches from the rear axle
centerline.
(3) A crossmember constructed of
magnetic steel box tubing, two (2) inches by two (2) inches with a minimum wall
thickness of 0.083 inch meeting the ASTM A-500 specification, must be welded
between the main frame side rails at a distance of 48 inches from the rear axle
centerline.
(4) All frames must have diagonal
cross bracing constructed of a minimum one (1) inch by one (1) inch by 0.065
wall thickness tubing.
(5) All crossmembers and diagonal
bracing must be installed flush to the top of the main frame side rails. Center
of crossmembers a maximum width of 12 inches may be dropped for driveline
clearance. No part of the crossmembers or diagonal bracing will be permitted to
extend lower than the main frame side rails.
(6) On race tracks 3/4 mile or more
in length, a rear transmission crossmember will be mandatory.
(7) If the optional tubular metric
frame is used, the center to center dimension of the main roll bar #1 and the
rear axle must be a minimum of 23-1/2 inches.
B. Rear Sub-Frame
(1) The rear sub-frame rails must
be configured and attached in the same location on the left side and right side
to the sub-frame kick-outs four (4) inches in from the outside edge of the main
frame rails. The rear sub-frame when measured from the outside edge of the left
sub-frame rail to the outside edge of the right sub-frame rail must measure 46
inches, and this width must be maintained for the entire length of the
sub-frame. The rear sub-frame must angle rearward and upward at an angle
between 45 degrees and 50 degrees to a maximum height of 22 inches from the
ground (on five (5) inch blocks), then angle rearward parallel to the main
frame rails a maximum distance of 16 inches, then angle down to a minimum
height of 11 inches and a maximum height of 14 inches from the ground. The rear
sub-frame must be constructed using magnetic steel box tubing, two (2) inches
in width by three (3) inches in height, with a minimum wall thickness of 1/8 inch
and must be similar in design and configuration to standard OEM automotive rear
kick-ups.
(2) The rear sub-frame tail section
must extend rearward at a minimum height of 11 inches and a maximum height of
14 inches, to a maximum length of 38 inches from the centerline of the rear
axle. The rear sub-frame tail section side rails must be parallel to the main
frame side rails and have a minimum length of 24 inches. The rear sub-frame
tail section must be constructed using magnetic steel box tubing two (2) inches
in width by three (3) inches in height with a minimum wall thickness of 0.083
inches.
(3) The rear sub-frame must
incorporate the mounting locations for the rear springs, shock absorbers,
panhard bar, and fuel cell, ending with a crossmember constructed of magnetic
steel box tubing two (2) inches in width by three (3) inches in height with a
minimum wall thickness of 0.083 inches a maximum length of 38 inches from the
centerline of the rear axle.
(4) A reinforcement bar, made from
round magnetic steel tubing, minimum 1-1/2 inches in diameter with a minimum
wall thickness of 0.083 inches, must extend below the rear sub-frame section
behind the fuel cell. This reinforcement bar must be as wide as the rear
sub-frame rails and extend as low as the bottom of the fuel cell with two (2)
vertical uprights evenly spaced between the sub-frame rails and attached to the
rear crossmember. Two (2) support bars, one (1) located on each corner, must
angle upwards and be welded to the rear sub-frame side rails. (See the
Construction Guidelines in the rear pages of the Rule Book)
(5) Weight containers, if used,
must only be attached to the inside of the frame rails and must not be lower
than the bottom of the frame rails.
6. The back of the rear sub frame
from the center line of the rear end. may be mitered , to conform to the rules
stated above. (This will be the only mitered section allowed , excluding the
front radiator support. NO EXECPTIONS !)
C. FRONT SUB-FRAME
The front sub-frame must be constructed by
the following guidelines.
ALL VERTICAL DIMENSIONS WILL BE ON FIVE (5)
INCH RIDE HEIGHT BLOCKS
(1) A GM-METRIC type front steer
tubular front sub-frame must be constructed using two (2) inch wide by four (4)
inch high magnetic steel tubing with a wall thickness of 0.125-inch meeting
ASTM A-500 specifications. The front sub-frame rails must be parallel to each
other both vertically and horizontally. The front sub-frame rails must be
parallel both vertically and horizontally to the mainframe rails from the stock
shock hole location forward. All front steer assemblies must maintain a
dimension of 31 inches from the center of the left side frame rail to the
center of the right side frame rail at a point from the STOCK SHOCK HOLE
LOCATION extending forward in front of the steering assemblies. Spring bucket
may be cut into left side and right side frame rails. Top of spring buckets
will maintain a vertical height of 15 1/4 (+/-) 1/2 inch. STOCK SHOCK HOLE
LOCATION will maintain a centerline distance of 33 1/2 (+/-) 1/2 inch measured
at top of spring bucket from left side to right side and be located equal
distance from centerline left and right.Note: a measurement and angle for the
upper A-frame perches will soon be inserted. A distance of 21 inches (+/-) 1/4
inch must be maintained from the front frame kick-outs forward to the STOCK
SHOCK HOLE LOCATION centerline. The front sub frame rails may angle outwards
and downwards from the STOCK SHOCK HOLE LOCATION to the front frame kick-out to
a maximum distance of 41 inches. If frame rails are angled outward a wishbone
made from round magnetic steel seamless tubing 1 ½ inch by .083 minimum wall
thickness meeting ASTM A-519 specification must extend from dash bar #8 to an
area at the rear lower a-frame mount and continue to connect at an intersection
of roof support bar #12 and diagonal bar #7A. The front frame extensions using
two (2) inch wide by three (3) inch high minimum wall thickness of 0.083 inch
magnetic steel tubing meeting ASTM A-500 specifications must angle out and forward
and extend a distance of twelve (12) inches forward of the forward most top
steering box bolt to a minimum distance of 33 inches from the center of the
left side frame rail extension to the center of the right side frame extension.
This forward top steering box bolt will be a horizontal distance of 39 inches
from the front frame kick-out and a vertical height of 15 inches (+/-) 1/2
inch.(Steering box bolt location will be inspected with a fixture that will
read zero (0) degrees with the frame on six (6) inch ride height blocks). At a
point four (4) inches in front of the top steering box bolt a two (2) inch wide
by four (4) inch high magnetic steel tubing with a minimum wall thickness of
0.125 inch meeting ASTM A-500 specification must extend rearward a distance of
34 inches than angle down 30 degrees to the front frame kick-out.
A distance of 24 1/2 (+/-) 1/8
inch must be maintained to the center of an O.E.M. three quarter (3/4) inch pin
boss located on the mainframe centerline at the front of the front sub-frame
crossmember. O.E.M. pin boss will be used for locating inspection fixtures. The
front sub-frame crossmember must be mounted at the centerline of the front
sub-frame at a 90 degree angle against the back of the 3/4 inch pin boss and be
constructed using two (2) inch high by four (4) inch wide magnetic steel tubing
with a minimum wall thickness of 0.125 inches meeting the ASTM A-500
specifications. A minimum thickness of one hundred thousands (0.100)
12ga.magnetic steel must be used to construct the remainder of the front
sub-frame crossmember. The front mounting points for the front lower a-frames
must be constructed using a minimum 3/16 inch thickness magnetic steel. The
front mounting points for the front lower A-frames must be 9 3/8 inches, measured
from the centerline of the front sub-frame to the centerline of the mounting
bolt at the front side of the mount and a vertical height of seven (7) inches
(+/-) 1/4 inch. The rear mounting points for the lower A-frames must be
constructed using a minimum 3/16 inch thickness magnetic steel. The rear
mounting points for the lower A-frame must be 13 inches (+/-) 1/4 inch measured
from the centerline of the front sub-frame to the centerline of the mounting
bolt at the rear side of the mount and the vertical height will be 6 7/8 inches
(+/-) 1/4 inch. Adjustable insert slugs may be used on the rear mounting bolt
to maintain a distance of 22 inches (+/-) 1/2 inch from the center of the lower
ball joint to the leading edge of the mainframe side rail and kick-out. A 1/2
inch round by 15 inch long solid steel pin must pass freely through these
points during inspection.When measuring either the right side or left side the
distance from the centerline of the bottom ball joint to the centerline of the
sub-frame must be equal. The mounting plates for the upper A-frames must be
welded to the top of the sub-frame rails and be parallel with the centerline of
the sub frame rails. A distance of 37 inches will be maintained from the top
idler arm bolt centerline to the front frame kick-out with a vertical height of
14 inches (+/-) 1/4 inches. The GM-METRIC TUBULAR REPLACEMENT FRONT SUB-FRAME
MUST WEIGH A MINIMUM 95lbs. A bare front sub-frame must be submitted to track
officials for weigh in and approval. Front sub-frame must be acceptable to
track officials before it can be used in competition
NOTE: THE TUBE FRONT SUB FRAME
FOR DARE STOCKS WILL NOT HAVE JACKING BOLTS. THE STOCK SHOCK HOLE LOCATION
& the upper A-frame perches will remain in stock location.
Part # JCI 09-01-011SS.
Stafford will allow the following
X-Y-G frame replacement parts: The front sub frame and the rear clip from
behind the main rails. The main rails must be replaced with stock OEM GM frame
sections.
20F - 12.1 COIL SPRINGS
/ SPRING MOUNTS / JACKING BOLTS
All downward chassis movement while the race
car is in competition must be limited only by the normal increasing stiffness
of the springs or the bottoming of the chassis against the race track, whichever
occurs first. Any travel limiting device or procedure" i.e.'' (chains
or cables) that in the judgment of Track Officials attempts to detract from
or compromise the above will not be permitted. This will also include the
limiting of any natural upward movement. All coil springs must be constructed
using round magnetic steel wire. Ovate and flat wire will not be permitted.
The coil spring wire diameter must be the same size from the top to the bottom
of the springs. All of the coils in a spring must be active. The coil springs
in all four (4) wheels must be active in any and all suspension movement.
A. Only stock, OEM, type, or stock, OEM, type replacement, steel sway
bars with a maximum diameter of 1.25 inches may be used in
the front and/or rear. Front sway bars must be mounted under the front
sub-frame.
B. Bump pad configurations, splined sway bars and arms, heim joints
(spherical rod ends) are not permitted.
C. Rubber bushings may be replaced with metal bushings or eye/lollypop
type mounts.
20F- 12. 3 SHOCK ABSORBERS - One shock per wheel. Front and rear shocks
must be a matched pair, matched left to right. Shocks must remain in stock
location. Rear shocks may be placed on top of frame in original position (must
use original mounting holes) with a 1.5” maximum spacer. Listed below are the
only approved shocks for GM cars.
|
Brand |
Front |
Rear |
|
CARQUEST |
64600 |
64604 |
|
KYB |
KG-4513 |
KG-5548 |
|
Monroe SSF Series |
N/A |
12475-6-7-8 |
|
Monroe SensATrac |
5840 |
5802 |
|
Doetsch |
0101 |
0102 |
|
AFCO |
1020 |
1030 |
|
Bilstein |
AK1043 |
AK1044 |
|
Pro Shock |
SS-100 |
SS-201 |
For non-GM cars, you must use the
same series shocks from the above list and obtain prior written approval. Any
shocks not listed here must be approved in writing to be allowed in competition.
A. Upper & lower A-frames must remain stock OEM & unaltered for year make and model. A-frames may not be changed from side to side. Stock upper A-frames or stock dimension replacement tubular A-frames permitted are UB MACHINE P/N 14-0809-5R and 14-0829-6L. Lower A-Frames must be OEM stock or X-Y-G Stock replacement for frame being used. The lower A-Frames are not allowed to be altered from OEM configuration, except for the flat surface of the right front Ball joint helix may be cut and moved 10 degrees for ball joint bind clearance purposes only, when Chrysler screw-in type ball joint is used. The A-Frames must be acceptable to Track Officials.
B. Lower ball joints may be replaced with "pressed-in" stock type extended lower ball joints in stock position or with standard factory stock OEM production Chrysler screw-in type or standard factory stock OEM production Chrysler screw-in type direct replacement ball joints in the stock location on the A-frames.
C. User rebuildable or serviceable ball joints will be permitted, adjustable and "mono" ball joints are not permitted. Ball joints must be stock appearing, heavy-duty magnetic steel construction and must be acceptable to Track Officials. The ball joints must not have any adjustment with the exception of a free play adjustment in the housing for the ball and socket. The total length of the ball joint pin from the top of the ball joint housing to the top of the pin must not exceed 3.375 inches for both upper and lower ball joints, no exceptions.
D. Upper ball joints must be stock OEM. Shimming of the upper ball joint is permitted.
E. Only stock zero offset or stock replacement upper control arm shafts are permitted. Upper A-frame bolts may be replaced for added camber.
F. Upper & lower A-frame rubber bushings may be replaced with polyurethane bushings with zero offset only. Hole locations may not be altered. No solid metal, steel , eccentric, or mono-balls A-frame bushings allowed.
G.
Upper A-Frame mounts must remain in stock location.
20F- 12.5
SPINDLES AND HUBS - Stock for year, make and model.
No cutting or welding of any suspension parts permitted. Any type of low drag
or hub kits will not be permitted. A two piece steel stock replacement safety hub will be permitted.
The only approved part numbers will be the Coleman Hub # 16798 and the Rotor
# 140-753.
Note: (It is highly recommended that
you run this safety hub on the right front.)
20F- 12.
6 TRACK WIDTH - Maximum track width measured outside
the tire bulge at wheel center height will be 71
inches. Metal spacers will be permitted to utilize
the maximum allowable track width. Spacers, if used, must be the same thickness
left and right, however, the front and rear do not have to match.
20F- 12.7 STOCK TRACK WIDTH MUST
BE MAINTAINED.
20F- 12.8 WHEELBASE - Wheelbase will be 108”
on the left and right side with a tolerance of +/– ¼” on either side. Other
cars with longer wheelbases of 110”, 112”, or 114” will all be held to the +/-
tolerance of ¼”. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
20F- 12.8.2 GROUND CLEARANCE - A minimum of six (6)
inches of ground clearance must be maintained at all times measured at
the lowest point of the frame rail. No part of frame, body, sheet metal or
bumper may be lower than 6” from ground. All ground clearance requirements are
with the driver in the car.
20F- 12.9 BODY HEIGHT - Minimum height for the
roof is 51” measured at the roof centerline 8” behind the stock windshield
opening.
20F-
12.11 WEIGHT TRANSFER DEVICES –
Jacking bolts are permitted on the rear springs only. Upper rear spring perch
may be trimmed only enough to accommodate new pocket. No hydraulic jacking
devices. No self sliding jacking devices i.e.
("The Widget"). Handles must be removed from jacking bolts
before the car is moved.
A. Stock steering shaft length
must be maintained. Tilt steering wheel assemblies are not permitted. A
collapsible steering shaft is highly recommended.
B. Stock steering pumps and boxes
may be interchanged from different years, makes and models.
C. Aftermarket steering pumps are
permitted.
D. Remote reservoirs are permitted.
20F- 13.1 STEERING WHEEL - A NASCAR approved quick
release steel coupling on steering wheel is mandatory. Center-top of steering
wheel must be padded with at least 2” resilient material.
20F- 14 BRAKES – Only stock OEM brake systems
Drums only in the rear. Front calipers have to have stock bore size and components.
Interchanging of stock OEM brake components across different years, makes
and models is permitted. Replacement of the stock OEM proportioning valve
with a single (only one) adjustable proportioning valve in a location inaccessible
from the driver’s compartment is permitted.
20F-
14.2 - BRAKE COOLING
No electric blowers will be permitted for cooling purposes in brake duct systems.
Additionally, there will be no electric blowers permitted anywhere on the
car for cooling (i.e. brakes, rear end, etc.).
20F- 15 FUEL SPECIFICATIONS:
A. Stafford Motor Speedway has
instituted an approval process for all racing gasoline. The intent of this rule
is to help control costs, to eliminate very expensive fuel blends and fuel
additives, to prevent engine damage from untried concoctions, and to insure
that the fuels used are available to all.
Only the specific fuel listed
below is permitted for use in the D.A.R.E. Stock division for practice or
competition at Stafford Motor Speedway. Any blending of fuels either of or not
of the approved fuels list or use of any additives is not permitted. This list
may be updated or amended from time to time.
Brand name grade of fuel
Sunoco
Race Fuel 260GTX**
**These fuels are available for
purchase at the speedway.
Several testing procedures will
be utilized to insure that all racers use only one of the approved fuels.
Competitors are required to indicate the single approved fuel used to NASCAR
officials at the time of sampling Any and all fuel samples taken must exactly
match all of the manufacturer’s printed specifications for that brand and grade
of fuel, or penalties will result.
B. Icing or cooling of the fuel
system is not permitted in the garage, pit or racing area.
C. Gasoline may be tested and
certified at any event through the application of various chemical analyses as
considered appropriate by officials. Gasoline may be checked before, during and
after racing events.
D. Nothing may be placed in the
fuel line except a standard fuel filter. The use of any type of fuel catalyst
or other fuel-altering device is prohibited.
20F- 16 FUEL SYSTEM – See NASCAR Rule Book
20F- 16.1
FUEL CELL – Must meet NASCAR specifications
with a fuel cell bladder made of a material that returns to its original size
and shape after deformation. Rotational molded bladders are not permitted.
It is highly
recommended that the fuel cell bladder be no more than six (6) years old.
Competitor must provide bladder model, serial number and date(s) to Track
Officials before competing. If a gas cap is used it must be painted white
with the car number on it for identification. For additional specifications
see the NASCAR Rulebook. The minimum requirement for approved fuel cells
at Stafford Motor Speedway are as follows: ATL Super Cell “100” FB1 - Series
Bladders. (Note: the complete cell will be the SU1- Series), and the Fuel
Safe Sportsman Cell (SM Series). Any cell that is rated above these cells
(ATL 200 & 500 series), and the Fuel Safe Pro Cell (PC Series), will also
be approved for competition at Stafford Motor Speedway.
20F- 16.3 FUEL CELL / FUEL CELL
CONATINER INSTALLATION – Trunk floor may be removed and fuel cell container installed in
the opening centered between the frame rails with a MINIMUM 10-inch
ground clearance with the car’s frame set on five inch (5”) high blocks
under all four outer corners of the frame.
If a reinforcement bar is
installed per NASCAR rule book 20F-16.3 section H. the maximum distance
permitted from the center of the rear axle to the center of the reinforcement
bar is 37 ½ inches. For additional specifications see the NASCAR
Rulebook.
20F- 16.4 FUEL FILLER / VENT
REQUIREMENTS – See
NASCAR Rule Book
20F- 16.4.1 FUEL FILLER – A twist in fuel filler cap
assembly bolted from the inside of the left rear quarter panel and located in
the side as high and as far back as possible OR on top as far to the left as
possible but not in the deck lid is allowed. See NASCAR Rulebook.
20F- 16.5.3 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 valve’s 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.
20F- 17. 4.1 OEM FRAME ROLL BARS - See NASCAR Rulebook. The
following are additional requirements and clarifications for the installation
of roll bars. All NASCAR Rule Book specifications must be followed. No plating
of the frame. A maximum of 38.875 inches from the center line of
the front lower ball joints to the centerline of the roll cage front legs
(referred to as bar #2a & #2b) will be permitted. A maximum of 82.625
inches from the centerline of the front lower ball joints to the centerline of
the main roll bar (referred to as bar #1) will be permitted. The centerline to
centerline of these two bars starting at the front roll cage leg. Must maintain
a minium measurement of 43 inches and a maximum of 45 3/8 inches. There will be
no exceptions. The main roll bar must be mounted vertical (90 degrees) on the
center section of the frame with no offset or setback. The #1 bar must be
centered to the chassis. The roof bar (referred to as #3) must be within
4” of the side window and/or door openings on both sides, as well as
the front windshield. All roll bars must follow the contour of the body. The
#2A & #2B bars must be no more than two (2) inches behind
the length of the A-pillar in the stock location.
Positively no offset or setback
roll cages!!!!
20M
-18 ROLL BARS X-Y-G Frame - Roll Cage
#1 bar must be located a minimum distance of 22-1/2 inches and a maximum 24-1/2
inches forward of the rear axle centerline. Roll bar #1 must be in the same
location on the left side and Right side. Track Officials may request an access hole
be added or any obstructions be removed to acquire a straight line measurement
from the back of Roll bar # 1 to the centerline of the rear axle. The main
roll bar must be mounted vertical (90 degrees) on the center section of the
frame with no offset or setback. The #1 bar must be centered to the chassis.
The roof bar (referred to as #3) must be within 4” of the side window and/or
door openings on both sides, as well as the front windshield. All roll bars
must follow the contour of the body. The #2A & #2B bars must be no more
than two (2) inches behind the length of the A-pillar in the stock location.
Positively no offset roll cage. A diagram will be available for builder
NOTICE
– Competitors are solely and directly responsible for the safety of their race
cars and racing equipment and are obligated to perform their duties (whether as
a car owner driver or crew members) in a manner designed to minimize to the
degree possible the risk of injury to themselves and others
NOTE: ALL VERTICAL BODY MEASUREMENTS ARE AT RIDE
HEIGHT WITH DRIVER AND ALL VERTICAL FRAME MEASUREMENT ARE ON 5" INSPECTION
BLOCKS NO EXCEPTIONS.
HANDICAPPING - For DARE Stocks, current
season DARE Stock feature winners will not be able to be posted to start higher
than 10th position in any remaining feature events. (EIRI)
YELLOW FLAG – CAUTION - Slow down as soon as possible.
The pace car will pick up the leader. All cars go into double file behind the
pace car immediately. No pitting OR GOING TO THE PADDOCK AREA will be permitted
at any time during the running of the DARE feature. Any cars pulling onto pit
road during an event are out of the event unless otherwise advised by NASCAR
officials.
RACE DISTANCE - Regular feature races will be
15 laps or the first yellow flag 20 minutes after the race start, the race will
be considered complete.
TWO
WIN RULE - All
specified weight requirements will be with the driver.
1. The minimum weight at all times for cars with one (1) or zero (0) wins will be 3100 pounds.
2. The minimum weight at all times for cars with two (2) wins will be
3200 pounds, and for every win after that, another 50 pounds must be added.
0 to 1 win = 3100 LBS.
2 wins = 3200 LBS.
3 wins = 3250 LBS.
4 wins = 3300 LBS. and so on
No car will be allowed to have more than 53.0% of the
total weight as the left side weight. All weight must be bolted to the inside
of the frame rail and above the lowest edge of the frame where weight is
mounted. Any car found to be under the minimum overall car weight allowance
will be penalized one position for every pound under the minimum weight. This
does not apply to left side weight requirements. All feature events will count towards the two-win rule no
matter how the win was obtained. If a driver is disqualified from a win, or if
a driver is awarded a win due to a disqualification, it will count towards
their win total. After winning two (2) feature events, the engine may be
subject to major teardown. If any internal part of the engine is found illegal,
the track reserves the right to confiscate the part
or the entire engine. If the driver refuses to surrender the part or engine or
refuses the tear down, the driver may be subject to a one (1) year driving
suspension in the Dare Stock division from the date of infraction.
CONTINGENCIES- Contingency sponsors are a valuable
part of Stafford Motor Speedways program. Contingency stickers must be displayed
for either product or monetary considerations. Each division will be notified
as to what stickers are required to be eligible for contingency rewards. The
sticker MUST be displayed on both sides of the car in such a manner as to
be CLEARLY visible in a photograph.
