hornet raceing

meeks150

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i am wanting to get into hornet racing. and was wanting to know what are the rules the do's and dont's. also what all motor mods can you use and what cars are allowed thanks for all the info.

mike
 
on most tracks yur not really allowed to do any motor mods except for the cold air intake and maybe a header
 
i will probley be running tri city and the ones around that area. i am from alton il so. any one have a link to the rules for building one. would like to start building one soon so i am ready for the next season. any help would be great thanks.
 
1. SINGLE OR DUAL OVERHEAD CAM’S WILL BE ALLOWED! Any STOCK 4-cylinder car with a maximum wheelbase of 104" and a complete stock body, frame and suspension. No bracing anywhere except inside the drivers compartment. Dash, steering and pedals must remain STOCK for that make and model. All Insulation under hood must be removed. Dash pad and radio may be removed. No alteration to body or power train. No spoiler’s or air dam’s will be allowed.

2. CARBURETOR/FUEL SYSTEM: Stock OEM air Intake/filter system for that make and model. No turbo chargers. ALL ENGINES MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 15 INCHES OF VACUUM AT 1,000 R.P.M. NO EXCEPTION’S!
3. TRANSMISSION: STOCK TRANSMISSION FOR THAT MAKE & MODEL! NO SWITCHING OF COMPUTERS ALLOWED!
4. SPRINGS: Stock Springs Only! NO modifications to springs will be allowed! (No cutting, bending, heating or collapsing, etc.)

5. BATTERY: Battery can be relocated inside of car, must be securely mounted in a marine style enclosed container.

6. REAREND: Stock unaltered rear end for that make and model. Rear wheel drive cars must have driveshaft loop.
7. BRAKE SYSTEM: Must remain STOCK for that vehicle! No brake bias valves, proportioning valves or other brake valves allowed.

8. WHEELBASE: Must be the same from Leftside to Rightside with ¼” Tolerance Maximum!
9. TIRES: passenger tires, 60 series or taller only. Wheels and tires must be same size left to right on the front & rear. 30 lbs., air pressure minimum at all times, all four corners. No racing wheels. No grooving or siping will be allowed. Tread width will be 7” MAXIMUM!

10. GAS TANK: If stock gas tank is ahead of rear axle it may remain in place. If stock gas tank is behind rear axle, it must be replaced with a fuel cell (not to exceed 9 gallons) or 6.6 gallon maximum boat tank. Fuel cell / boat tanks must be covered, & securely mounted and located in trunk.
11. FUEL: No Racing Fuel Will Be Allowed, Pump Gas Only!
12. ROLL CAGE: A full four point, box type, roll cage is mandatory. Roll cage must be securely welded to either 1/8" plates measuring 4" x 8", or to 1/8" angle stock material welded to rocker panel area. Tubing must be a minimum of 1.5" in diameter and .095 wall thickness, Door bars required on drivers’ side. No galvanized, black iron, or aluminum tubing allowed. Roll cages will be inspected. Roll bars within driver area must be padded. Approved Window net on driver side, must be quick release, rectangular type. Both doors must be welded or chained shut. Driver side doorplates recommended.

13. SEAT: Approved aluminum racing seat mandatory. Seat must be secured to cage assembly using four (4) grade eight bolts with lock nuts, no less than three eighths (3/8) inch diameter.
 
i am not sure what kind of car i am going to build.i really want to drive one first but dont think that will happen. what is the best car to use? needing one that is cheap maybe trade for something idk
 
what are the rules for cars? i was looking at a stock lazer but it had the stock turbo on it.is the okay or no?
 
1. Single or dual overhead cam’s will be allowed! no turbos..
Check out the rules at the tracks you plan on racing from their website. there it will explain what all can and cannot be done to cars.
 




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