HMRT MotorSports
Late Models & 1/4 Midgets
ENGINE RULES??????
Rule 14 A and rule 14 C One says No ALUMINUM HEADS and the Other says Yes,,LOL Whats what Here? And is it still NASCAR,,,,As you are using the name Weekly Racing Series,,and if not wounder what nascar Thinks of it!!!!
TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY
2004 A MODIFIED RULES
1/4 Mile
(636) 947-7287 - (618) 931-7836
THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS ARE SET FORTH HEREIN ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
THE ORDERLY CONDUCT OF RACING EVENTS AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE
REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH EVENTS, THESE RULES SHALL GOVERN THE CONDITIONS OF TRI-CITY
SPEEDWAY EVENTS AND BY PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS, ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE DEEMED
TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THESE RULES.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR
COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. THEY ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE
FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SPORT AND IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH
TO PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS OR OTHERS.
1. ROLL CAGES:
(A) Must consist of continuous hoops not less than 1.666-inch outside
diameter and must have a wall thickness of at least .095.
(B) Must be frame-mounted in at least six (6) places. Roll bar padding
required in driver compartment.
(C) Must consist of a configuration of front and rear hoops connected by
tubing on the side or side hoops. Driver's head should not protrude above cage
with helmet on and strapped in driver's seat. Roll cage must be securely
supported and braced.
(D) Low carbon, mild steel tubing is recommended. No brazing or soldering
allowed.
(E) Protection of feet is mandatory. Bar across back of engine with vertical
bars and rub rails or similar protection.
(F) No brace bars forward of cage may be higher than stock hood height.
2. A minimum of three (3) driver side door bars must be as parallel with the
ground as possible and located perpendicular to the driver so as to provide
maximum protection for driver, but without causing undue difficulty in getting
into or out of vehicle. The side bars must be welded to the front and rear of
the roll cage members. No brazing or soldering allowed. Door bars less than
.095 thickness should have four (4) bars at least 1-1/2" diameter.
3. Racing fuel cells required and must be mounted by at least two steel
straps, two inches wide around cell. Fuel cells must be enclosed in metal
container (aluminum recommended) and must also be protected in rear of axle by
roll-cage tubing mounted securely. No part of fuel cell should be lower than
protective tubing. Protective tubing should be no wider than 6" on both sides of fuel
cell. Fuel cells must have check valves and bladders are highly recommended.
Fuel cells are limited to 32-gallon maximum capacity.
4. Batteries must be securely mounted and shielded. Loose objects and/or
weights must not be used in driver's compartment or outside of the body or hood
area. Any weights added to other areas of vehicles must be securely mounted and
should be painted white and have the car number on it, attached with at least
two (2) 1/2" bolts.
5. FRAMES:
(A) Factory production complete full 1960 or newer parallel American
passenger car frames only. Frames may be cut in rear only at point not further than
36" from center of rear end housing.
(B) Frames may not be widened or narrowed and must be able to support roll
cage on both sides. Must be full and complete both sides. Front cross member may
be notched for radiator clearance only. Minimum frame and body height from
ground is 4" (exception is front cross member).
(C) Front suspension and steering must be unaltered O.E.M. and be in stock
location and must be replaceable by stock part from same type suspension. Stock
passenger car spindles only, no fabricated spindles. Bottom A-frames cannot be
altered or moved.Front sway bar must be O.E.M.
(D) Tube-type upper A-frame allowed and can be moved.
(E) No coil over shocks allowed either front or rear. No homemade coil covers
used anywhere on race car.
(F) No Jeep, Bronco, etc. or 4-wheel drive frames allowed. No sports car
frames allowed. No front wheel drive allowed.
(G) Rear of frame may be altered to accept leaf or coil springs; any coil
spring must be at least 4-1/2" outside diameter. No fiberglass springs allowed.
No torsion bars allowed in rear.
(H) No hydraulic, ratchet or electric weight jacks anywhere in or on car. No
air shocks or air bags allowed.
(I) One shock per wheel only. Additional shocks in other locations
permissible.
(J) Minimum wheelbase, 108 inches, both sides - NO TOLERANCE. No front clips
or tube allowed. No aluminum or fiberglass suspension or rear end parts
allowed, No aluminumdrive shafts.
6. BODIES:
(A) 1970 or newer American compact passenger car only (no panel vans or
station wagons). Stock appearing front windshield and rear window support unit
(painted roll bars notacceptable substitute). May utilize a half-windshield (flat,
with no wings), mounted tothe roll cage.
(B) Firewall and floorboards are mandatory. All body parts should be
recognizable as factory production vehicle. Fiberglass or metal duplicates of body
parts, are permitted. Handmade body parts may be constructed of steel, aluminum,
or fiberglass, but should be recognizable as factory production vehicle. All
cars in competition must have a complete paint job. No plastic body parts
allowed.
(C) All cars should be numbered with large legible numbers on both sides, on
top and rear panel. Letters on sides of car should be in contrasting color
from body, be at least 4 inches wide and 30 inches high.
(D) Original roof line of vehicle should be maintained. Must be steel or
fiberglass full size roof. No wings, spoilers or any other ground effects are
allowed anywhere outside or inside car. No car covers or covers on suspension
parts.
(E) Engine compartment will remain open, no side panels; hood sides may have
maximum 4" drop and must be enclosed at rear of hood. Bodies should extend no
further forward than back of block. No panel in front of right door to engine
compartment. No inner panels.
(F) Driver and passenger side windows on both dies of car must have at least
12" vertical opening. Left side window net required, arm restraints
recommended.
7. TRANSMISSIONS:
(A) Clutch type transmission will be allowed - 3 speed, 4 speed, NO 5 speed
transmission. Must be clutch operated. Driver must be able to engage car in
gear and move forward and backward. Clutch type transmissions must be equipped
with an explosion proof steel bellhousing.
(B) Drive shaft hoop is required and must be constructed of at least 1/4
inch by 2 inch steel and should be mounted no more than 6 inches back from
front of drive shaft. Drive shaft must be painted white.
(C) All cars must have the capability of starting without being pushed.
8. REAR END:
(A) Any passenger car type or truck rear end may be used: no aluminum
allowed, except lowering blocks, axle cap and drive plate.
(B) No quick change devices allowed. No cambered rear ends (one piece drive
flange only).
9. TIRES:
(A) Mandatory tires for rear: Hoosier E-Mod 27.5 X 8-15 or 26.5 X 8-15.
A40,D40 Tires maximum width 9". One Bead Lock permitted on right rear only. One
foam type mud cap allowed on right rear only. NO grooving, softening or siping of
tires allowed.
(B) Maximum overall width (front or rear) shall not exceed 78" from outside
of tread to outside of tread. Maximum 1/2" spacer, between hub and wheel, steel
or aluminum, allowed on car as long as overall width does not exceed 78"
limit. No wide five-wheel adapters allowed.
10. Aluminum wheels, hubs, calipers, "A" frames or spindles, or any other
aluminum suspension parts are not allowed. Plastic wheels not allowed. Calipers
cannot be lightened and must be O.E.M. Rotors cannot be lightened or drilled.
Rotors may be redrilled for different bolt patterns or larger studs.
11. BUMPERS:
(A) Bumpers should be used both front and rear. Front bumper should be
mounted frame end-to-frame end with the bottom loop parallel to the ground. Should
be made minimum
1- 1/4 inch tubing and must be able to support car if lifted by wrecker.
(B) Rear bumper, nerf bars and bodies must not extend beyond width of rear
tires, and must not contain any sharp edges.
(C) Rear bumper may be constructed of tubing or flat stock, and must protect
fuel cell. Center of bumpers (front and rear) must be 18" (plus or minus 2")
from ground. Rear bumpers no more than 2" wider than body on each side.
12. Steering box must be O.E.M. No rack and pinion allowed. Must remain
within original bolt pattern for type of frame used. In cockpit steering may be
modified to suit driver's taste, but must be kept on left side of cockpit. NO
center steering.
13. Any American make engine may be used as long as rear of engine
(bellhousing flange) i mounted at least 72 inches forward from the center line of rear
axle. Engine offset must be kept within 2" of center line of front cross
member. Engine height minimum will be 11" form ground to front center of crankshaft.
14. ENGINES: All engines through tech before allowed to compete.
(A) Any V-8 stock production cast iron block. NO ALUMINUM BLOCKS, HEADS.
(B) CARBURETOR: Any 2bbl or 4bbl carburetor. Racing gasoline or alcohol.
No electric fuel pumps.
(C) CYLINDER HEADS: Any production manufactured cast ion or aluminum cylinder
head.
(D) INTAKE MANIFOLDS: Any production aluminum intake allowed.
(E) Weight with driver after race: 2350 lbs.
(F) ON AND OFF Kill Switch mounted within easy reach of driver.
15. EXHAUST SYSTEM must be mounted in such a way as to direct spent gases
away from cockpit of vehicle and away from areas of possible fuel spillage.
16. BRAKES must work at all time.
17. SAFETY:
(A) Five point, three inch, approved safety harness mandatory. (Six
point-double anti sub belt recommended). Manufacturers date tag must show 1/01 or
newer. If date tag is not present, belts must be replaced. Belts must be secured to
cage assembly. For tab mount belts, one-half (1/2) inch diameter, grade eight
bolts and lock nuts must be used.
(B) Full face SNELL approved (SA-95) or newer helmets mandatory.
(C) No rear view mirrors allowed.
(D) Approved drivers suit mandatory (Nomex recommended). Nomex Racing Gloves
mandatory.
(E) Window nets, rectangular-quick release required.
(F) All cars must have adequate fire extinguisher securely mounted within
reach of driver. Mounted on mounting bracket or mounted in door area. No fire
extinguisher may be taped to roll bars. No radio communication with driver
allowed.
19. APPEARANCE:
(A) Number for your car must be agreed upon registration. Member NUMBER will
be held from previous year until January 31st . After that time numbers will
be assigned first come, first serve.
(B) All cars must have bright paint jobs and bright numbers. No tape or shoe
polish for numbers. No primed paint jobs.
(C) Car numbers must be 18" high and 3" wide on each door and the roof facing
drivers side 6" numbers on upper left front comer of windshield.
(D) No duplicate numbers.
20. WEEKLY RACING SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
(A) Driver/Car registration is required to participate at any race for
championship points.
(B) Tri-City Speedway contingency sponsors' decals must be displayed or
forfeit product contingency bonus award programs.
(C) Decals mandatory for point fund cash and awards.
FINAL JUDGEMENT:
Decisions of the Director of Competition, Pit Stewards and Track Owner will
be FINAL, any situation not covered will be acted upon by the officials in
charge, whose decision is FINAL and BINDING to all participants. If it is not
written, it is illegal.
2004 MODIFIED PAYOFF (15 or more at Pill Draw)
1) $ 500 4) $200 7) $100 10) $ 70 13) $ 50 16) $ 50
2) $ 350 5) $175 $ 90 11) $ 60 14) $ 50 17) $ 50
3) $ 250 6) $125 9) $ 80 12) $ 50 15) $ 50 1 $ 50
2004 MODIFIED PAYOFF (14 or less at Pill Draw)
1) $ 400 3) $ 225 5) $ 150 7) $ 100 9) $ 80 11) $ 60 13) $ 50
2) $ 300 4) $ 175 6) $ 125 $ 90 10) $ 70 12) $ 50 14) $
50
2004 REGISTRATION MEETING 1:00 P.M. - SUNDAY - JANUARY 4,2004
Knights of Columbus - 4225 Old Alton Road - Granite City, Illinois
Rule 14 A and rule 14 C One says No ALUMINUM HEADS and the Other says Yes,,LOL Whats what Here? And is it still NASCAR,,,,As you are using the name Weekly Racing Series,,and if not wounder what nascar Thinks of it!!!!
TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY
2004 A MODIFIED RULES
1/4 Mile
(636) 947-7287 - (618) 931-7836
THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS ARE SET FORTH HEREIN ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
THE ORDERLY CONDUCT OF RACING EVENTS AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE
REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH EVENTS, THESE RULES SHALL GOVERN THE CONDITIONS OF TRI-CITY
SPEEDWAY EVENTS AND BY PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS, ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE DEEMED
TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THESE RULES.
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OF, OR
COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS. THEY ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE
FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SPORT AND IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH
TO PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS OR OTHERS.
1. ROLL CAGES:
(A) Must consist of continuous hoops not less than 1.666-inch outside
diameter and must have a wall thickness of at least .095.
(B) Must be frame-mounted in at least six (6) places. Roll bar padding
required in driver compartment.
(C) Must consist of a configuration of front and rear hoops connected by
tubing on the side or side hoops. Driver's head should not protrude above cage
with helmet on and strapped in driver's seat. Roll cage must be securely
supported and braced.
(D) Low carbon, mild steel tubing is recommended. No brazing or soldering
allowed.
(E) Protection of feet is mandatory. Bar across back of engine with vertical
bars and rub rails or similar protection.
(F) No brace bars forward of cage may be higher than stock hood height.
2. A minimum of three (3) driver side door bars must be as parallel with the
ground as possible and located perpendicular to the driver so as to provide
maximum protection for driver, but without causing undue difficulty in getting
into or out of vehicle. The side bars must be welded to the front and rear of
the roll cage members. No brazing or soldering allowed. Door bars less than
.095 thickness should have four (4) bars at least 1-1/2" diameter.
3. Racing fuel cells required and must be mounted by at least two steel
straps, two inches wide around cell. Fuel cells must be enclosed in metal
container (aluminum recommended) and must also be protected in rear of axle by
roll-cage tubing mounted securely. No part of fuel cell should be lower than
protective tubing. Protective tubing should be no wider than 6" on both sides of fuel
cell. Fuel cells must have check valves and bladders are highly recommended.
Fuel cells are limited to 32-gallon maximum capacity.
4. Batteries must be securely mounted and shielded. Loose objects and/or
weights must not be used in driver's compartment or outside of the body or hood
area. Any weights added to other areas of vehicles must be securely mounted and
should be painted white and have the car number on it, attached with at least
two (2) 1/2" bolts.
5. FRAMES:
(A) Factory production complete full 1960 or newer parallel American
passenger car frames only. Frames may be cut in rear only at point not further than
36" from center of rear end housing.
(B) Frames may not be widened or narrowed and must be able to support roll
cage on both sides. Must be full and complete both sides. Front cross member may
be notched for radiator clearance only. Minimum frame and body height from
ground is 4" (exception is front cross member).
(C) Front suspension and steering must be unaltered O.E.M. and be in stock
location and must be replaceable by stock part from same type suspension. Stock
passenger car spindles only, no fabricated spindles. Bottom A-frames cannot be
altered or moved.Front sway bar must be O.E.M.
(D) Tube-type upper A-frame allowed and can be moved.
(E) No coil over shocks allowed either front or rear. No homemade coil covers
used anywhere on race car.
(F) No Jeep, Bronco, etc. or 4-wheel drive frames allowed. No sports car
frames allowed. No front wheel drive allowed.
(G) Rear of frame may be altered to accept leaf or coil springs; any coil
spring must be at least 4-1/2" outside diameter. No fiberglass springs allowed.
No torsion bars allowed in rear.
(H) No hydraulic, ratchet or electric weight jacks anywhere in or on car. No
air shocks or air bags allowed.
(I) One shock per wheel only. Additional shocks in other locations
permissible.
(J) Minimum wheelbase, 108 inches, both sides - NO TOLERANCE. No front clips
or tube allowed. No aluminum or fiberglass suspension or rear end parts
allowed, No aluminumdrive shafts.
6. BODIES:
(A) 1970 or newer American compact passenger car only (no panel vans or
station wagons). Stock appearing front windshield and rear window support unit
(painted roll bars notacceptable substitute). May utilize a half-windshield (flat,
with no wings), mounted tothe roll cage.
(B) Firewall and floorboards are mandatory. All body parts should be
recognizable as factory production vehicle. Fiberglass or metal duplicates of body
parts, are permitted. Handmade body parts may be constructed of steel, aluminum,
or fiberglass, but should be recognizable as factory production vehicle. All
cars in competition must have a complete paint job. No plastic body parts
allowed.
(C) All cars should be numbered with large legible numbers on both sides, on
top and rear panel. Letters on sides of car should be in contrasting color
from body, be at least 4 inches wide and 30 inches high.
(D) Original roof line of vehicle should be maintained. Must be steel or
fiberglass full size roof. No wings, spoilers or any other ground effects are
allowed anywhere outside or inside car. No car covers or covers on suspension
parts.
(E) Engine compartment will remain open, no side panels; hood sides may have
maximum 4" drop and must be enclosed at rear of hood. Bodies should extend no
further forward than back of block. No panel in front of right door to engine
compartment. No inner panels.
(F) Driver and passenger side windows on both dies of car must have at least
12" vertical opening. Left side window net required, arm restraints
recommended.
7. TRANSMISSIONS:
(A) Clutch type transmission will be allowed - 3 speed, 4 speed, NO 5 speed
transmission. Must be clutch operated. Driver must be able to engage car in
gear and move forward and backward. Clutch type transmissions must be equipped
with an explosion proof steel bellhousing.
(B) Drive shaft hoop is required and must be constructed of at least 1/4
inch by 2 inch steel and should be mounted no more than 6 inches back from
front of drive shaft. Drive shaft must be painted white.
(C) All cars must have the capability of starting without being pushed.
8. REAR END:
(A) Any passenger car type or truck rear end may be used: no aluminum
allowed, except lowering blocks, axle cap and drive plate.
(B) No quick change devices allowed. No cambered rear ends (one piece drive
flange only).
9. TIRES:
(A) Mandatory tires for rear: Hoosier E-Mod 27.5 X 8-15 or 26.5 X 8-15.
A40,D40 Tires maximum width 9". One Bead Lock permitted on right rear only. One
foam type mud cap allowed on right rear only. NO grooving, softening or siping of
tires allowed.
(B) Maximum overall width (front or rear) shall not exceed 78" from outside
of tread to outside of tread. Maximum 1/2" spacer, between hub and wheel, steel
or aluminum, allowed on car as long as overall width does not exceed 78"
limit. No wide five-wheel adapters allowed.
10. Aluminum wheels, hubs, calipers, "A" frames or spindles, or any other
aluminum suspension parts are not allowed. Plastic wheels not allowed. Calipers
cannot be lightened and must be O.E.M. Rotors cannot be lightened or drilled.
Rotors may be redrilled for different bolt patterns or larger studs.
11. BUMPERS:
(A) Bumpers should be used both front and rear. Front bumper should be
mounted frame end-to-frame end with the bottom loop parallel to the ground. Should
be made minimum
1- 1/4 inch tubing and must be able to support car if lifted by wrecker.
(B) Rear bumper, nerf bars and bodies must not extend beyond width of rear
tires, and must not contain any sharp edges.
(C) Rear bumper may be constructed of tubing or flat stock, and must protect
fuel cell. Center of bumpers (front and rear) must be 18" (plus or minus 2")
from ground. Rear bumpers no more than 2" wider than body on each side.
12. Steering box must be O.E.M. No rack and pinion allowed. Must remain
within original bolt pattern for type of frame used. In cockpit steering may be
modified to suit driver's taste, but must be kept on left side of cockpit. NO
center steering.
13. Any American make engine may be used as long as rear of engine
(bellhousing flange) i mounted at least 72 inches forward from the center line of rear
axle. Engine offset must be kept within 2" of center line of front cross
member. Engine height minimum will be 11" form ground to front center of crankshaft.
14. ENGINES: All engines through tech before allowed to compete.
(A) Any V-8 stock production cast iron block. NO ALUMINUM BLOCKS, HEADS.
(B) CARBURETOR: Any 2bbl or 4bbl carburetor. Racing gasoline or alcohol.
No electric fuel pumps.
(C) CYLINDER HEADS: Any production manufactured cast ion or aluminum cylinder
head.
(D) INTAKE MANIFOLDS: Any production aluminum intake allowed.
(E) Weight with driver after race: 2350 lbs.
(F) ON AND OFF Kill Switch mounted within easy reach of driver.
15. EXHAUST SYSTEM must be mounted in such a way as to direct spent gases
away from cockpit of vehicle and away from areas of possible fuel spillage.
16. BRAKES must work at all time.
17. SAFETY:
(A) Five point, three inch, approved safety harness mandatory. (Six
point-double anti sub belt recommended). Manufacturers date tag must show 1/01 or
newer. If date tag is not present, belts must be replaced. Belts must be secured to
cage assembly. For tab mount belts, one-half (1/2) inch diameter, grade eight
bolts and lock nuts must be used.
(B) Full face SNELL approved (SA-95) or newer helmets mandatory.
(C) No rear view mirrors allowed.
(D) Approved drivers suit mandatory (Nomex recommended). Nomex Racing Gloves
mandatory.
(E) Window nets, rectangular-quick release required.
(F) All cars must have adequate fire extinguisher securely mounted within
reach of driver. Mounted on mounting bracket or mounted in door area. No fire
extinguisher may be taped to roll bars. No radio communication with driver
allowed.
19. APPEARANCE:
(A) Number for your car must be agreed upon registration. Member NUMBER will
be held from previous year until January 31st . After that time numbers will
be assigned first come, first serve.
(B) All cars must have bright paint jobs and bright numbers. No tape or shoe
polish for numbers. No primed paint jobs.
(C) Car numbers must be 18" high and 3" wide on each door and the roof facing
drivers side 6" numbers on upper left front comer of windshield.
(D) No duplicate numbers.
20. WEEKLY RACING SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
(A) Driver/Car registration is required to participate at any race for
championship points.
(B) Tri-City Speedway contingency sponsors' decals must be displayed or
forfeit product contingency bonus award programs.
(C) Decals mandatory for point fund cash and awards.
FINAL JUDGEMENT:
Decisions of the Director of Competition, Pit Stewards and Track Owner will
be FINAL, any situation not covered will be acted upon by the officials in
charge, whose decision is FINAL and BINDING to all participants. If it is not
written, it is illegal.
2004 MODIFIED PAYOFF (15 or more at Pill Draw)
1) $ 500 4) $200 7) $100 10) $ 70 13) $ 50 16) $ 50
2) $ 350 5) $175 $ 90 11) $ 60 14) $ 50 17) $ 50
3) $ 250 6) $125 9) $ 80 12) $ 50 15) $ 50 1 $ 50
2004 MODIFIED PAYOFF (14 or less at Pill Draw)
1) $ 400 3) $ 225 5) $ 150 7) $ 100 9) $ 80 11) $ 60 13) $ 50
2) $ 300 4) $ 175 6) $ 125 $ 90 10) $ 70 12) $ 50 14) $
50
2004 REGISTRATION MEETING 1:00 P.M. - SUNDAY - JANUARY 4,2004
Knights of Columbus - 4225 Old Alton Road - Granite City, Illinois
