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2009
Wagner Speedway Late Model Rules
RULE
BOOK DISCLAIMER
The
rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the
orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable
requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of
all events, and by participating in these events, all participating in
these events, all participants are deemed to have compiled with these
rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES
AND/OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as
a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against
injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.
The
race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate
deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further
restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable
requirements. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to
the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.
No
courtesy races will be given.
All competitors must comply with the rules in the division they have
entered or you will not be allowed to compete. No exceptions.
DRIVERS
AND PIT CREWS PRIOR TO, OR DURING ANY RACING EVENT WILL NOT CONSUME ANY
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. NO ONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WILL
BE ALLOWED AT THE RACEWAY.
ANYONE CAUGHT
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR BREAKING
THIS RULE WILL BE EJECTED FOR THE SEASON
AND THE AUTHORITIES WILL BE SUMMONED TO ENFORCE LEGAL ACTION. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
RAIN
POLICY
We
all wish for blue sunny skies on race day, but if the weather turns
here’s what you need to do…..
In
the event that rain puts a halt to our racing program, the race will be
considered done if all the heat races are fully done. NO RAIN CHECKS
WILL BE ISSUED and the feature races will be run before the start
of next weeks racing program, with complete race program to follow. If the
heat races are not completed, RAIN CHECKS WILL BE ISSUED,
and a complete program will be run the following week. ALL RAIN
CHECKS MUST BE USED WITH (2) WEEKS FOLLOWING THE RAIN OUT. Rain
Checks CANNOT be used on Special Events.
For
number registration: CLICK HERE
SAFETY:
Helmets are required and must be Snell SA95, SA2000 or SA2005. Helmet must
be worn at all times car is on the track and must accompany vehicle at
time of inspection. Roll bar padding required in driver compartment. Fire
retardant padding recommended. SFI approved fire suits of a flame
retardant nature must be worn by all competitors. Fire retardant
underwear, neck brace, socks, shoes and gloves mandatory. Arm restraints
or full-size (minimum 16"x20") driver-side window net required
(no string-type nets). Window net to be mounted so latch is at top front
of window. Five point safety belts, sub belt, shoulder harness required.
The shoulder harness must be mounted securely to the roll cage. Belts and
harness recommended not to be more than three years old. Aluminum high
back seats only, must be bolted in. Kill switch required within easy reach
of driver. Switch must be clearly marked 'OFF' and 'ON'. Must
have a minimum of three windshield bars in front of driver.
No mirrors will be allowed.
ENGINE
SPECS:
OPTION "A" (IMCA Spec Engine)
While the full IMCA engine rules package are not listed in this section,
teams competing with option A will have to comply with all IMCA engine
rules with exception to the rules outlined in red.
1.
Steel blocks only
2.
A maximum 361c.i. (GM), 362c.i. (Ford) 364c.i. (Chrysler). Minimum
four-inch bore. Minimum stroke: GM - 3.48 inch, Ford - 3.40 inch, Chrysler
- 3.313 inch.
3.
A maximum compression - 10.5 to 1, checked at any time with Whistler. No
tolerance.
4.
Brodix/Spec or (IMCA) cylinder heads only. No grinding, polishing or
altering of any kind. No use of any substance that may change or alter
shape or size of ports, runners or combustion chambers. Maximum valve
sizes are 2.08 intake and 1.600 exhaust. Valve seats and guides to remain
as manufactured and in as-cast positions. Minimum combustion chamber size
to be 62 cc volume. Valve angle to remain as manufactured. Approved
cylinder heads as follows: General Motors (i.e. small block Chevrolet) -
Brodix # 46 221, Ford Motor Company (i.e. small block
Windsor
) Brodix #46 223, Chrysler Corporation -
Mopar - Brodix #46 222.
5.
No modification to intake manifolds must be used as produced by
manufacturer. May run an unaltered
one inch carb spacer - Flow Design part #FD7060 mandatory on Ford and
Chrysler; option of either Moroso part # 64940 or Flow Design part #FD7060
on General Motors. Maximum.100-inch
thickness gaskets only, one on top and one on bottom of spacer. List of
approved intakes as follows: General Motors - Brodix #HV100946, Ford Motor
Company -Edelbrock #2981 or 2980 (351) or #2921 (302), Chrysler
Corporation- Edelbrock #2915.
6.
Flat top pistons only.
7.
Connecting rods and crankshafts must be steel. One-inch inspection hole is
required in the oil pan.
8.
Camshafts may be mushroom, flat tappet or roller design.
9.
Holley 4150 series 390cfm (IMCA legal according to 2005 specifications)
model number 6895 or 80507 carburetor only.
10.
May run Ethanol enhanced gasoline or racing gas only. No alcohol,
performance, enhancing additives or pressurized fuel systems allowed. No
Nitrous oxide or nitro. No Nitrous oxide devices allowed. No nitro-methane
or propylene oxide. No fuel injection.
11.
Maximum engine set back in eight-inches (8"). This will be measured
from the centerline of the upper ball joint to the center of number one
spark plug.
12.
All cars competing with this engine must weigh 2350 with driver after the
race.
EXHAUST:
Round tube headers only. All primary header tubes must enter directly into
one collector, at same point, at end of header.
If
a car is found to have components not allowed in option A they will be
moved to option D.
OPTION
"B" (Limited Late Model Engine) Engines comparable to
the "Limited Late Model Rules Package".
While the full Grand National engine rules package is not listed in
this section, teams competing with option B will have to comply with all
Grand National engine rules with exception to the rules outlined in red.
1.
Only OEM stock production heads with stock valve angle (23 degree+/-
2) may be used. GM Bowtie cylinder head part number 10134392, 14011058 or
12480034 casting number 14011034 and Ford M-6049-N351 will be allowed. The
Chrysler/Mopar spec head part numbers are P5249769 (cast # 4532693) and
P4529446 will be allowed. Maximum valve size for all engines is 1.60
exhaust and 2.055 intake. The only Chrysler/Mopar "R" block that
will be allowed is # 4876791AB.
2.
GM Bow Tie heads only. No Dart, World products, fuel Injection or Ford GT
40 heads or any other head is allowed.
3.
Heads are to be run with NO modification except surfacing
and three (3) angle valve job.
4.
No Titanium parts permitted except valve spring retainers.
5.
Engine must have the following specified stroke, GM - 3.48", Ford -
3.50" and Chrysler/Mopar 3.578".
6.
The maximum cubic inch is GM - 360, Ford - 360 and Chrysler/Mopar - 365.
Block, crank and rod assembly must be
steel.
Screw in or pinned rocker studs are allowed. Flat tappet lifters only and
must be 100% steel. No roller, mushroom or radial lifters. GM engines may
change to Ford lifter size (.874) only. No roller bearings for cam or
crankshaft allowed.
7.
Stud girdles and roller rockers will be
allowed. No roller cams or shaft mounted rocker arms
allowed.
8.
Compression ratio is not to exceed 11.0 to 1.
9.
The following intake manifolds, stock and untouched, will be mandatory on
all Option B engines. GM - Edelbrock Torker ll # 5001 or # 2101 Performer,
Ford - Edelbrock Torker ll # 5081 or # 2181 Performer, Chrysler/Mopar -
P5249572 or P5249572AB. No modifications to manifolds in anyway.
10.
Holley carb # 4150 up to 850cfm may be used. Carburetor spacer may be
used, not to measure more than 2.25-inches including gaskets.
11.
May run Ethanol enhanced gasoline or racing gas only. No alcohol,
performance, enhancing additives or pressurized fuel systems allowed. No
Nitrous oxide or nitro. No Nitrous oxide devices allowed. No nitro-methane
or propylene oxide. No fuel injection.
12.
Maximum engine set back is eight-inches (8"). This will be measured
from the centerline of the upper ball joint to the center of number one
spark plug.
13.
All cars competing with this engine must
weigh 2250 with driver after the race.
EXHAUST:
Round tube headers only. All primary header tubes must enter directly into
one collector, at same point, at end of header.
If
a car is found to have components not allowed in option B, will be moved
to option C or D
OPTION "C" (Altered Limited Late
Model Engine) Any competitor will fall under this option if you
have one or more of the following.
1.
Compression greater than 11 to 1.
2.
A roller cam.
3.
An intake other than those listed in Option "B".
4.
A bore and stroke combination other than stock.
5.
A maximum 361c.i. (GM), 362c.i. (Ford) 364c.i. (Chrysler). Minimum
four-inch bore. Minimum stroke: GM - 3.48 inch, Ford - 3.40 inch, Chrysler
- 3.313 inch.
6.
Block, connecting rods and crankshafts must be steel. One-inch inspection
hole is required in the oil pan.
7.
Must run the same head combinations as Option "B". GM
Bow Tie head only. GM Bowtie cylinder head part number 10134392, 14011058
or 12480034 casting number 14011034 and Ford M-6049-N351 will be allowed.
The Chrysler/Mopar spec head part numbers are P5249769 (cast # 4532693)
and P4529446 will be allowed. Maximum valve size for all engines is 1.60
exhaust and 2.055 intake. The only Chrysler/Mopar "R" block that
will be allowed is # 4876791AB.
8.
Must run the Holley 4150 series 390cfm (IMCA legal according to 2005
specifications) model number 6895 or 80507 carburetor only. Carburetor
spacer may be used, not to measure more than 1-inch. Maximum
.100-inch thickness gaskets only, one on top and one on bottom of spacer.
9.
Maximum engine set back is eight inches (8"). This will be measured
from the centerline of the upper ball joint to the center of number one
spark plug.
10.
May run a dry sump system.
11.
May run Ethanol enhanced gasoline or racing gas only. No alcohol,
performance, enhancing additives or pressurized fuel systems allowed. No
Nitrous oxide or nitro. No Nitrous oxide devices allowed. No nitro-methane
or propylene oxide. No fuel injection.
12.
All cars competing with this engine must weigh 2400 with driver after the
race. May have to add 25 to 50 pounds more
depending on competition advantage.
EXHAUST:
Round tube headers only. All primary header tubes must enter directly into
one collector, at same point, at end of header.
If
a car is found to have components not allowed in option C they will be
moved to option D.
OPTION
"D" (WISSOTA/Open
Late Model Engines)
1.
Use of aluminum blocks, heads or other engine components not meeting
options A, B or C shall be classified as Option "D".
2.
A maximum 361c.i. (GM), 362c.i. (Ford) 364c.i. (Chrysler). Minimum
four-inch bore. Minimum stroke: GM - 3.48 inch, Ford - 3.40 inch, Chrysler
- 3.313 inch.
3.
Must run a restrictor plate 1/8 thick and have four round 1/8 inch holes.
No tampering or altering allowed. You may use up to a 1 inch spacer above
the plate. A maximum .100 inch thickness gasket will be allowed with up to
a 750cfm carburetor, or the Holley 4150 series 390cfm (IMCA
legal according to 2005 specifications) model number 6895 or 80507
carburetor.
4.
Maximum engine set back is six inches (6”). This will be measured from
the centerline or the upper ball joint to the center of the number one
spark plug.
5.
May run Ethanol
enhanced gasoline or racing gas or alcohol. No performance, enhancing
additives or pressurized fuel systems allowed. No Nitrous oxide or nitro.
No Nitrous oxide devices allowed. No nitro-methane or propylene oxide. No
fuel injection.
6.
All competitors under Option “D” will be required to weigh 2450 lbs
including the driver after each race.
EXHAUST:
Round tube headers only. All primary header tubes must enter directly into
one collector, at same point, at end of header.
No mufflers required.
Car
Regulations:
1.
CHASSIS:
Any steel chassis in accordance with IMCA specs allowed. Minimum wheelbase
of 103 inches, both sides.
2.
ROLL CAGE:
Main roll cage must be at least 1.5 inch O.D. tubing with minimum wall
thickness of .083 inches. Driver’s head must not protrude outside cage
with helmet on.
3.
DOOR BARS:
Driver door bars must be at least 1.5 inch O.D. tubing, minimum wall
thickness of .083 inches.
4.
BODY (see
body diagram for specific dimensions): Must have stock-appearing nose
section mounted in approved manner. No part of body can be wider than 88
inches. Roof to be rounded down in all directions and mounted to quarter
panel in stock manner, cannot mount to interior. Rear spoiler may be
maximum 8 inches in material height and maximum 72 inches wide. Spoiler
may have stiffener, must be 1 inch or more down from top. No covers or
inner panels allowed. No rear filler panel required.
5.
DRIVER COMPARTMENT:
Minimum three windshield bars in front of driver. Lexan or aluminum cowl
panel in front of driver allowed, but can be no wider than cockpit and no
farther back than steering wheel. Driver must be sealed off from track,
driveline, engine, fuel cell, suspension components, battery, coolers,
pumps, fuel and oil lines. Aluminum high back seats only, must be
bolted in with .375 inch bolts. No mirrors. No driver-adjustable
devices allowed while car is in competition except brake adjuster and right
front brake shut-off.
6.
FRONT SUSPENSION:
Must be of A-frame or strut configuration.
7.
STEERING: Rack
and pinion steering allowed.
8.
SHOCKS:
Must be constructed of aluminum or steel. Remote-reservoir shocks
allowed.
9.
SPRINGS:
Coil springs must be steel. Leaf springs may be composite or steel.
10.
REAR SUSPENSION:
Any configuration allowed.
11.
REAR END: Quick-change
center sections are legal. No open tube rear ends allowed. No cambered
rear ends permitted. Rear end coolers may be used, however cannot be
mounted in drivers compartment.
12.
BUMPERS: Must
be either capped, or bent forward at ends, no sharp edges.
13.
BRAKES:
Must be operative and lock up all four wheels during any inspection. Steel
brake rotors only. Brake shut-off allowed on right front only (electric
or mechanical).
14.
Drive Shaft: May use steel or
aluminum drive shaft in a similar design to standard production. All steel
drive shafts must be painted white. All cars must have a circular drive
shaft safety hoop made of at least .25-inch by 2-inch steel strap, or
1-inch tubing, mounted six inches back from front U-joint.
15.
Transmission: Transmissions
must have at least two gears forward and one gear reverse, plus a neutral
position. Must be able to put in and out of gear with the car sitting
still and engine running. No overdrive transmissions allowed. All manual
transmissions must bolt directly to the back of a bell housing which bolts
directly to the engine block. Automatic transmissions must bolt directly
to the engine block. A flex plate shield must be used with automatics.
ELECTRONICS:
1.
No transmitting or listening devices in car. No electronic monitoring
computer devices capable of storing or transmitting information except
tachometer allowed on cars. No adjustable ignition control boxes allowed.
Ignition box can be connected to engine only. Only one ignition box
allowed on car. The only changes that can be made with ignition box are
rev-limiter settings, and only one high-end setting is allowed. This
setting can be changed through one chip only, or an internal setting
inside the box. No timing retard controls allowed. No electronic traction
control devices allowed.
FUEL
AND FUEL CELL:
1.
May run Ethanol enhanced gasoline or racing gas only. No alcohol,
performance, enhancing additives or pressurized fuel systems allowed. No
Nitrous oxide or nitro. No Nitrous oxide devices allowed. No nitro-methane
or propylene oxide. No fuel injection.
2.
Fuel must pass both dial electric meter and chemical tests for additives.
Fuel sample can be taken at any time.
3.
An approved fuel cell with a maximum capacity of 32 gallons must be
mounted between the frame rails as far forward as possible. The bottom of
the fuel cell must be mounted no lower than the center section.
4.
Fuel cell vents, including cap vent, must have
check valves, and bladders are highly recommended.
5.
Fuel cells must be encased in an approved container of no less than 18
gauge steel.
6.
Must mount with minimum two solid steel straps
around entire cell, two inches wide and .125 inch thick. Cell must be
mounted between frame rails, as far forward as possible
7.
All oil and fuel lines must remain inside body panels, lines cannot be
exposed to driver's compartment.
BATTERIES:
BATTERY/STARTER:
Battery
must be securely
mounted to chassis ahead of fuel cell, protected by tubing,
and positive terminal must be covered. Starter must be in working order.
Car must start under it’s own power. Car must leave initial staging area
on demand, unaided, or go to rear of that race. All
batteries should be mounted between frame rails and ahead of fuel cell.
TIRES
AND WHEELS:
1.
Hoosier D-55 WRS - 2 11.0 x 15 x 88, 90 or 92 must be on all four corners.
Other tires allowed will be the IMCA stamped Super Chain Link (SCL)
Hoosier Race Tires or WISSOTA Block Pattern D55 but no weight break will
be given. Drivers must clear their tires with tech officials prior to
competing. All four corners must match. Tires cannot be any softer than
the D-55 compound rating.
2.
No softening, conditioning. Sipping ,
grooving, grinding or buffing will be allowed.
3.
A maximum 14-inch wheel may be used. 12" rims are
allowed but no weight break will be given. Bead locks may be used on all
four corners. Foam, plastic, or aluminum (must be bolted behind bead lock
rim). Mud plugs allowed on any wheel.
NOTE:
Weight and external engine components may be adjusted to ensure
competitiveness between all engine packages.
Pay
scale is for minimum of 10 cars if less then 10 purse is one/half.
1)
800.00
6)
200.00 11th
to 24) $200.00
2)
500.00
7)
200.00
3)
300.00
8)
200.00
4)
250.00
9)
200.00
5)
200.00
10)
200.00
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