WAYCROSS, GA (March 7, 2011) – Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have released a list of amendments to the 2011 series rulebook. The majority of the rules are body related including the much talked about interior deck rule. The series has further defined the rule on Interiors; the deck must taper towards the center of the car. Competitors with an interior that is made differently will have 30 days to comply with the rule, after the 30 day grace period a Twenty Five pound penalty will be assessed.

Other changes to the rulebook include; nosepieces, fender flairs, sail panels, and quarter panels. In an effort to control costs, the series also omitted the use of titanium chassis or suspension components, as well titanium fasteners. Titanium or carbon fiber rotors or calipers are not permitted.

Tire rules for the all the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland events have been released. The complete 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rule Book can be downloaded or viewed at: http://www.lucasdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2011-SFI-Rule-Book.pdf .

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series website at www.lucasdirt.com or call the series’ office at (951) 532-2503.

Amendments to the 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rule Book

Bodies
L.         All body panels must be solid. No holes, slots, or air gaps are permitted.

Stock Nosepieces

I.          Front fender flairs can extend a maximum of three inches (3″) above the fender tops and hood.

J.         Front fender flairs can extend a maximum of four inches (4″) above where the filler panel meets the hood.

Roof and Roof Supports
I.          All cars must have a minimum of three inches (3″) and a maximum of four inches (4″) between sail panel and spoiler side where they meet the deck.

Quarter Panels

D.         Right side quarter panel must be straight in line with the door or taper in a maximum or one inch (1′).

E.         All quarter panels must extend downward from the deck a minimum of thirty-five inches (35″) and a maximum of thirty-36 inches (36″) including the plastic. Measured at the front and rear of the quarter panel.

Interiors

C.         Interior must be fastened flush at the top of the door and quarter panels and must taper gradually towards the center of the car not creating a “lip effect”.

Chassis

A.         No titanium chassis or suspension components

B.         No titanium fasteners

Brakes

C.         No titanium or carbon fiber brake rotors are permitted.

Tire Rules for Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland Events

Tires and Wheels must pass technical inspection as outline in LOLMDS Rule Book
***All Tires must fit in a 16 ¾” Hoop***

Brownstown Speedway – March 26th
American Racer SD44, SD48, MD56
Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40, WRS55, Spec LSB21, Spec LSB 55

Lonestar Speedway – April 1st & 2nd
American Racer SD44 or any compound harder
SD44 must punch a minimum of 40
Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder
1300 must punch a minimum of 40

Bedford Speedway – April 29th
American Racer SD44 or any compound harder
SD44 must punch a minimum of 40
Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder
1300 must punch a minimum of 40

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex – April 30th
American Racer SD44 or any compound harder
SD44 must punch a minimum of 40
Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder
1300 must punch a minimum of 40

Paducah International Raceway – May 6th & 7th
American Racer SD44, MD56
Hoosier LM20, 1600, LM40, WRS55

34 Raceway – May 13th
American Racer SD44, SD48, MD56
Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40, WRS55

LaSalle Speedway – May 14th
American Racer SD44, SD48, MD56
Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40, WRS55

Batesville Motor Speedway – May 20th & 21st
Hoosier Crate 55, 1600, LM40, WRS55

Lucas Oil Speedway – May 27th & 28th
American Racer MD56
Hoosier Crate 55, 1600, LM40, WRS55