OLD
DOMINION SPEEDWAY
WINNING
EDGE PERFORMANCE SPEEDWAY SPORTSMAN DIVISION
20052005
RULES AND REGULATIONS
version
SS2005.A2004.B effective 22 JAN 20051/31/04
The
Speedway Sportsman division is designed to promote a greater interest in Stock
Car Racing at less expense than the NASCAR LMSC division. All cars must be
stock in every way except as modifications allowed by these rules. The word
“STOCK” means as it came from the factory for the particular model and year for
a car. This includes replacement parts by part number. Any reference to NASCAR
LMSC rule or section within these rules refers to the 2004 NASCAR Rule Book.
These rules are subject to amendment at any time when notice has been given.
Notice shall be deemed effective within two (2) weeks of the rule amendment and
posting of the rule change by Old Dominion Speedway(ODS).
1.
Competing Car Models
Any American made two door model
sedan, 1969 through 1993, is approved for competition by ODS. No trucks or
station wagons allowed.
1.1 Only cars registered as Speedway
Sportsman cars will be allowed to compete in the Speedway Sportsman division.
2.
General Body requirements
2.1 Car Bodies: All body panels and
air dams must be stock appearing for the make, model and year of car.
2.2 Overall Car Weight: All cars
must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-2.2. Minimum weight of 3,100 pounds, with
a minimum rightside weight of 1400 pounds. Weight
includes fuel and driver.
2.3 Added Car Weight: See ODS rules
for ALL Divisions section 1.2.
2.4 Cars must weigh a minimum of
3100 pounds with a minimum right side weight of 1400 pounds at ALL times. This
includes post-qualifying and post-race as the car comes off the track. No
adding of fuel, water, oil or gear lube will be allowed. Wheels and tires must
not be changed.
3.
Detailed Car Body Requirements
3.1 Spoilers: Spoilers are not
allowed.
3.2 Windows, Lights, Mirrors: All
cars must comply with NASCAR LMSC section 20J-3.2 except as amended below. This
rule governs Windshields, Rear Windows and Window Nets. Windshield must be lexan and must have three interior braces. Rear window can
be lexan or plexiglass and
is not required to have interior braces. Two exterior window straps, 1 inch
wide and 1/8 inch thick must be installed over the rear window. All other glass
must be removed.
3.2.1 Window Net: Window Net
in compliance with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-3.2.3A must be installed.
3.3 Dash Panel: All cars must comply
with NASCAR LMSC section 20J-3.3.
3.4 Fire Walls: Must have full firewalls, front and
rear of drivers compartment, of not less than 22 gauge magnetic steel. Front
firewall must not be altered or moved, and must be in the stock location for
the make, model and year car. Firewalls must be sealed with no holes between
engine compartment and driver’s compartment.
3.5 Doors, Fenders, Grilles, Hood, Roof, Rear Deck
Lid and Bumper Covers must comply with NASCAR LMSC sections 20J3.5 thru
20J3.10. Flat Hoods Only. Hood must fit tightly to the windshield with no
gaps.
3.6 Identification and Markings: See
ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 2. Car number must be displayed in five
inch high, white characters, in the upper right corner of the windshield. Any
car that arrives for an event with an unapproved number may be required to
change the number before being allowed to participate in the event.
4. General Engine Requirements
4.1 The following engines are
allowed:
Chevrolet – 350 CID
small block V8
Ford – 351 CID Windsor
small block V8 (Clevelands are not allowed)
Dodge – 360 CID small
block V8
5.
Detailed Engine Requirements
5.1 Engine Location: Must be mounted
in the stock location with stock mounting points. Center of crankshaft must be
located on centerline of frame/tread width.
5.2 Engine Height: Engine height, crankshaft
centerline, must be in the stock location.
5.3 Engine Mounts: Engine mounts must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-5.3
5.4 Engine Displacement: Engine
displacement and engine stroke will be stock for the engine being used with a
maximum allowable overbore of sixty thousandths (.060) of an inch.
5.5 Engine Block: The engine block
must be a stock cast iron block with an OEM part number. No aftermarket, GMPerformance, or Ford SVO/SVT racing type blocks allowed.
No angle cutting of block deck. The OEM part/casting number must be provided to
ODS tech personnel before the car is allowed to compete.
5.5.1 Pistons: Pistons must be flat
top aluminum OEM or OEM type replacement only. Piston pin location must remain
stock. Piston ring locations must remain stock. No milling of skirt or top of
piston is allowed.
5.5.2
5.5.2 Connecting Rods:
Connecting Rods maymust be OEM
stock rods. No lightning or polishing permitted. Stock rod length and journal
diameter must be maintained.
Alternate connecting rods
approved for use are Eagle Specialty Products:
Chevrolet - SIR5700BPLW(press
fit), SIR5700BBLW(bushed),
Ford - SIR5956FP(press fit),
SIR5956FB(bushed).
5.5.3 Deck Height: Minimum piston to
deck clearance is zero (0). Piston may not protrude above the block deck.
5.5.4 Oil Pan: Oil pan must comply
with NASCAR LMSC rules 20J-5.5.4A and 5.5.4B Oil Coolers are not permitted.
5.6 Cylinder Head: Approved cylinder
head is a 2 valve, cast iron head, World Products part numbers:
Chevrolet: 042670-2, 042670-1, 042670
4257B,
4257A (fully Assembled)
4267B,
4267A (fully assembled)
Minimum
70cc combustion chamber
Intake
Valve size 2.02
Exhaust
Valve size 1.60
Ford: 053030-2, 053030-1, 053030
5303B,
5303A (fully assembled)
Minimum
58cc combustion chamber
Intake
Valve size 1.94
Exhaust
Valve size 1.60
Dodge: Part Numbers TBD.
5.6.1 Cylinder Head Modifications:
No angle milling of cylinder head block surface or intake surface is permitted.
Valve angle in head may not be changed. Cylinder heads may not be ported or
polished in any way.
5.6.2 Valves and Valvesprings:
Valvesprings and retainers must be steel. No Titanium
valves, springs or retainers. No highflow, undercut valvestems allowed.
5.7 Crankshaft: crankshaft must be
OEM stock cast crankshaft. No steel crankshafts allowed. Polishing or
lightening of crankshaft will not be allowed. Stock stroke must be used.
Harmonic balancer must be OEM magnetic steel elastomer
type balancer.
5.8 Camshaft, Rocker Arms
5.8.1 Camshaft shall be hydraulic
lifter type only. No roller cams/lifters. Camshaft lift must not exceed .480
inch measured at valve retainer with valve lash set to “0” lash. Valve lifters
and pushrods must be magnetic steel and comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-5.8.2
5.8.2 Rocker Arms must be stock
type. Rocker arm ratio must be stock, 1.5 or 1.6. All 16 rocker arms must be of
the same model, type and ratio.
5.9 Intake Manifold: The following
intake manifolds must be used:
Chevrolet: Edelbrock
#2101
Ford: Edelbrock
#2181
Dodge: Edelbrock
#2176
No angle milling of any
surface on the manifold is permitted. No porting or polishing is allowed in any
manner.
5.10 Carburetor: Holley 2300 two
barrel carburetor list number 7448. No modifications allowed to carburetor
except as specified below:
5.10.1 No drilling or
changing of any diameter of airbleeds, metering plate
passages, throttle shafts, etc.
5.10.2 No swapping of
metering plates.
5.10.3 Choke butterfly
may be removed. When choke linkage is removed, all linkage mounting holes must
be filled with epoxy.
5.10.4 All vacuum
ports/outlets must be removed and plugged with steel plugs or epoxy.
5.10.5 Jets and power
valves may be changed. Power valve must be used, No power valve block-off plugs
allowed.
5.10.6 Carburetor
Dimensional Specifications
See Attached
ODS 7448
Carburetor Specification Document.
5.10.7 Carburetor
Spacer: Solid aluminum, .750 inches thick, with two 1.5 inch diameter holes
located in the center that match the carburetor. Spacer must comply with NASCAR
LMSC Rule 20J-5.10.2
5.10.8 Carburetor claim
rule: See Para 18.5.
5.10.9 Any carburetor
held for inspection will be impounded for the week and will be returned the
following Saturday at the track upon competitor’s arrival if Carburetor is
found to be legal.
5.11 Air Cleaner and Air Intake: Air
cleaner must be round and may be centered on the carburetor. Cars
running GM HEI distributor may run offset air cleaner(Moroso #65925) Paper style filter element only. No devices
to control the flow of air within the air cleaner are allowed. Must comply with
NASCAR LMSC section 20J-5.12.
6
Engine/Car Electrical System
6.1 Ignition System: Stock OEM point
type distributor is permitted. Stock OEM electronic ignition system is
permitted. Aftermarket electronic ignition systems, MSD or similar, are NOT
allowed. Tachometer must be equipped with quick disconnect connector to allow
easy removal.
6.2 Spark Plugs: Spark Plugs must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.2.
6.3 Alternator: Alternator must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.3.
6.4 The self starter must be in
working order and installed in the stock location. Starter must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.4.
6.5 The battery must be installed in
an enclosed battery box. Battery must be securely mounted and approved by track
officials. Reference NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.5.
6.6 Electrical Switches: All
electrical switches must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-6.6 An electrical
cut-off switch that cuts off all power to the car must be mounted in the center
of the dash that can be reached from both sides of the car and the driver.
6.7 Electrical Wiring: All wiring
shall be routed in an open manner, visible, and traceable from termination
point to termination point. Taping, wrapping or enclosing wires into looms is
not permitted. Bundling and securing of wires is allowed using small CLEAR tie
wraps only. Termination blocks are recommended for connecting or splicing wires
were necessary. Terminal blocks, if used, must be in the open, visible and
easily accessible. Wiring and any accessories must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule
20J-6.7.
6.8 Radios, permitting driver and crewchief communication are permitted and recommended.
7.
Engine Cooling System
Engine Cooling System must comply
with NASCAR LMSC section 20J-7 except as amended below:
7.1 No electric fans are allowed.
7.2 Stock OEM style water pump
only. No
aluminum water pumps are allowed.
7.3 Antifreeze is not allowed. See
ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 4.
8.
Engine Lubrication
Engine Lubrication System must comply with NASCAR
LMSC section 20J-8 except as amended below: Remote oil filters are not
permitted. Oil coolers are not permitted. Accusumps
are not permitted.
9.
Engine Exhaust System
Engine Exhaust System must comply
with NASCAR LMSC section 20J-9 except as amended below:
9.1 Car exhaust system shall have
one Magna Flow Performance Muffler (part # 12298) installed. The installed
muffler will function as a Y-pipe, with the output of each header connected to
the dual muffler inputs, and the single output of the muffler connected to the
exhaust tailpipe. The specified muffler must remain stock as from the factory.
No modifications will be permitted. Modifications to this muffler may result in
the loss of all points and/or other penalties as deemed appropriate by track
officials.
9.2 All exhaust pipe shall be three
(3) inch outside diameter and shall be painted white. Exhaust system may not be
routed inside the driver’s compartment(interior) of car.
9.3 Tailpipe must turn to face the
ground. Exhaust may not exit through the door.
9.4 Cars must not exceed a 99 db
decibel level, as measured by track officials. Sound levels may be monitored
anytime cars are on track.
9.5 The following tubular steel
exhaust headers are approved:
Chevrolet: Cyclone #85001
Ford: T.B.D.
Dodge: T.B.D.
9.6 Exhaust leaks anywhere in the
system as determined by track officials will not be allowed and must be
corrected.
10.
Drivetrain
10.1 Clutch: Must comply with NASCAR
LMSC rule 20J-10.1 except as amended. Only Single or double disc clutches are
allowed. Carbon fiber clutches are not allowed.
10.2 Flywheel: Must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-10.2.
10.3 Bellhousing:
Must comply with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-10.3. No lightening holes may be drilled
or cut into the bellhousing. An inspection port
measuring 4 inches wide and 3 inches in a front to rear dimension must be cut
in the bottom of the bellhousing to facilitate clutch
inspection. This opening must be covered with an 1/8 thick steel plate
measuring 5 inches by 4 inches.
10.4 Transmission: Must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-10.4 No weight reduction of any type is permitted.
Transmission must be mounted in the stock location with the stock mounting
points.
10.5 Driveshaft: Must comply with
NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-10.5. Driveshaft must be magnetic steel and painted white.
10.6 Rear Axle: Nine inch Ford or
OEM axle assembly may be used in all makes of cars. Racing axles are recommended. Torque
sensitive carriers are NOT allowed. Center section must be a Detroit locker or
spool. Cambered rear axle housings are not permitted. Axles must be solid
magnetic steel axles. Rear axle must be mounted in the stock location with the
stock mounting points.
10.7 Wheels:
10.7.1 Wheels must comply
with NASCAR LMSC rule 20J-10.7 except as amended. Wheel width will be eight (8)
inches as measured between the mounting beads. Wide five wheels are not
permitted.
10.8 Tires:
10.8.1 Tire: The track
assigned tire is Goodyear model/compound # D1882. This tire is categorized as a
Short Track Special, G19 (slick) tread configuration.
10.8.2 Two Tire Rule :
Speedway Sportsman teams will only be allowed to purchase two (2) new tires on
race day. Only 2 new tires will be allowed on the car for qualifying/racing for
an event.
11.
Frames
Frame must remain stock. No offset,
offsetting, notching or stepping of frames will be permitted. Front and rear subframe snouts must remain in the stock location. No cross
bracing or X-bracing of the frame or body is allowed.
12.
Suspension
Suspension must be stock except for
modifications as allowed below:
12.1 Wheelbase must be a minimum of
105 inches to a maximum of 112 inches and must be stock for the make, model and
year of the car. Wheelbase tolerance will be plus (+) or minus (-) one half
(1/2) inch.
12.2 Whatever bushing material is
used in the left side suspension must also be used in the right side
suspension.
12.3 Shocks: The track has assigned
a specific shock absorber to be used in this division. This shock absorber is
any AFCO “12” series shock. Example: 1273 FB
These
shocks may not be altered, revalved or rebuilt by the
manufacturer or any other individual. Shocks and internal components are
subject to inspection by track officials at any time. A shock as provided by
AFCO will be used as guide in determining if a competitors shock is in
compliance with this rule. Any violation of this shock rule may result in the
loss of all points and/or other penalties as deemed appropriate by track
officials.
12.4 Spring size may be changed. Spring location on
frame must remain stock. Jacking or Wedge bolts may be installed in the stock
spring location. Leaf spring cars must use stock front mounting points and can
use leaf spring sliders to mount the rear spring eye.
12.5 Front lower control arms must use stock
mounting points. Lower control arms must be stock length and the same length.
Upper control arms may be aftermarket, but must be the same length. No offset
control arms allowed. Front lower control arm bushings must be stock rubber
bushings. No solid, neoprene or performance enhancing bushing material is
allowed. No mono-balls or heim joints are allowed.
12.6 Rear control arms must use stock mounting
locations. Must use stock rubber bushings. No solid, neoprene or performance
enhancing bushing material is allowed. No mono-balls or heim
joints are allowed. A third link is allowed but must be a solid bar. A panhard bar may be used. No rear sway bar is permitted.
12.7 Front sway bay must be OEM for
make, model of car.
12.8 Tread width: The maximum tread
width allowed is sixty-four and one half (64.5) inches on both front and rear.
A tolerance of one half inch is allowed between front and rear as long as the
maximum is not exceeded. Wheel spacers, if used, must be magnetic steel and the
same thickness used on the right and the left sides.
12.9 The frame and body clearance
must be a minimum of four (4) inches.
13.
Steering Components
Steering Components must comply with
NASCAR LMSC section 20J-13. Steering wheel must have quick disconnect coupling.
14.
Brakes and Brake Cooling
Brakes must be stock for the make
model and year car. OEM disc brakes can be used on any car. Aftermarket
proportioning valves are not permitted.
15.
Fuel: See ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 5.
16.
Fuel System
The Fuel System must comply with
NASCAR LMSC section 20J-16 except as amended below: This includes: Fuel Cell,
Fuel Cell Container, Installation, Fuel Filler, Fuel Cell Vent, Fuel Pump and
Fuel Lines and Fuel Fill Containers.
NO external fuel fill is allowed. If the fuel line
is routed through the driver’s compartment, it must run through a magnetic
steel conduit. Conduit must be secured to the floorpan
and sealed where it passes through the front and rear firewalls.
17.
Personnel Safety Requirements and Roll Bars
17.1 Driver Safety Equipment. See
ODS rules for ALL Divisions section 6.
17.2 Roll Bars: The roll cage must
comply with NASCAR LMSC rule/section 20J-17.4. In addition, a one (1) piece,
one eighth (1/8) inch thick magnetic steel plate must be installed over the
outside of the driver’s door bars. This plate shall cover the entire driver’s
side door area and must be welded to the door bars of the roll cage. Attachment
using bolts or rivets will not be allowed. Holes of any kind will not be allowed.
A multiple part plate installation may be acceptable, due to roll cage
construction, with prior approval of track officials. All roll bars within the
driver’s reach must be covered with roll bar padding. Hi-density, flame
resistant, SFI 45.1 approved impact padding is highly recommended.
17.3 Fire System: On board five (5)
pound fire suppression system with two (2) nozzles, directed near the driver is
highly recommended. Fire system activation handle must be within reach of the
driver when seated normally in the car with harness fully tightened. Fire
system bottle must be securely mounted to the chassis with a pressure gauge in
plain view for inspection purposes. Safety pins used to prevent accidental
discharge of the fire system at the fire bottle head and the activation handle
MUST be pulled to allow the system to function any time the car is on the
track. Reference NASCAR rule 6-4C. As a minimum the car must have a working
fire extinguisher of at least a 2 pound capacity and rated 10- B:C and DOT approved.
A charge pressure gauge on the fire extinguisher is required. Fire extinguisher
mounting brackets must be metal and of the quick release type. Fire
extinguisher must not be taped or tied to the bracket. Plastic brackets are not
acceptable.
18.
Inspections, Protests and Claims
18.1 Pre-Race Inspection: Any
pre-race inspection failures or non-compliance with these rules may result in
not being allowed to participate or compete in the event. Additional weight or
rear of field starts may be imposed. The penalty for inspection failure is
determined by the race director.
18.2 Post Race Inspection: Any
post-race inspection failure may result in forfeiture of some or all prize
money, contingency money and points earned for that event. Any illegal part
found will be surrendered to NASCAR track officials. No equipment or part will
be considered approved by reason of having passed through previous inspections.
Pre-race inspections of a particular part or rule do not preclude post race
inspections. The penalty for inspection failure is determined by the race
director.
18.3
18.3 Protests: No protests will
be accepted after ten (10) minutes past the drop of the checkered flag in the
Speedway Sportsman feature race. Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND
are in the top 5 in the division point standings may file a protest. Only
drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND are in the top 5 in the point
standings are subject to being protested. In the final
two weeks of the season any competitor protests must be made to an ODS Tech
official, who will determine if the protest is allowed. Track teardowns and
post race inspections will be conducted as normal including the final night of
competition. ODS will retain fifty (50) percent of all protest money. The
protesting driver/owner will have the same part/parts inspected on their car.
The cost to protest, (teardown fee), particular items is:
Cylinder
Heads $200
Connecting
Rods $400300
Crankshaft $800750
18.4 Teardowns: Any driver/owner
refusing a request from NASCAR track officials to teardown for post-race
inspection or protest for any reason will be placed on a one (1) race
suspension. The driver will be held responsible for the refusal to teardown. The
driver will lose all points earned for the current event. Refusal to teardown a
second time will result in the loss of all points accrued during the season and
suspension for the remainder of the current season. ODS track officials reserve
the right to teardown at any time.
18.5 Carburetor Claims: The
carburetor is subject to a claim rule. The cost to claim a carburetor is $75.
Only the driver can claim the carburetor. Claim fee must be presented to the
race director within 10 minutes from the waving of the checkered flag ending
the Speedway Sportsman feature race. Only drivers finishing in the top 5
positions AND are in the top 5 in the division point standings may claim a
carburetor. Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND are in the top 5
in the point standings are subject to being claimed. Refusal to surrender a
claimed carburetor will result in a two race suspension, forfeiture of points
for the current race and loss of right to claim a carburetor for a calendar
year. The claiming driver must run the claimed part in the next race in which
he competes. No claims allowed on the final night of competition.
18.6 Engine Claims: The engine is subject to a claim
rule. The cost to claim an engine is $1500. Only the driver can claim the
engine. Claim fee must be presented to the race director within 10 minutes from
the waving of the checkered flag ending the Speedway Sportsman feature race.
Only drivers finishing in the top 5 positions AND are in the top 5 in the
division point standings may claim an engine. Only drivers finishing in the top
5 positions AND are in the top 5 in the point standings are subject to being
claimed. Refusal to surrender a claimed engine will result in a two race
suspension, forfeiture of points for the current race and loss of right to
claim an engine for a calendar year. A driver is entitled to one (1) claim per
season. Claimed engines DO NOT INCLUDE: carburetor, distributor, oil pan, oil
pump, headers, water pump or intake manifold. The claimed engine must be run by
the claiming driver in the next race in which he competes. No claims allowed on
the final night of competition.
19.
Administration
19.1 All competitors should read/review sections 1
thru 17 of the NASCAR 20052003 Rule Book
19.2 All competitors should read/review ODS General
Rules and ODS ALL Division Rules.
19.3 Any questions concerning these
rules should be directed to a member of the ODS technical crew.
Hayne Dominick - ODS
General Manager [email protected][email protected]
Billy McCord - ODS
Race Director bmccord@olddominionspeedway.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Less Steger - ODS
LMSC Tech lsteger@olddominionspeedway.com
[email protected]
19.4 Old Dominion Speedway welcomes all of its competitors to an exciting new racing season. Well wishes are extended for a safe, professional and successful racing season.