track 580-482-2754

office 405-943-7324

cell 405-990-3990

2005 Rules & Specifications

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Rule book Disclaimer 2005

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 participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED 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 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. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials.

IMAGES, PHOTOS and VIDEO. All images, videotape, camera film, etc… taken on Altus Speedway grounds remains the property of Altus Speedway. All drivers/owners should inform their crewmembers, fans and families that no images may be used for commercial gain without written permission from Altus Motor Speedway, LLC. Anyone found publishing images taken at Altus Speedway without written permission would be in breach of copyright laws. Altus Speedway reserves the right to restrict any person or persons from photographing events held at this facility. Furthermore, Altus Speedway reserves the right to confiscate any film taken of any event.

Contact Information:

Track address: 3 miles North of Altus Oklahoma on Highway 283

Track phone: 580-482-2754

Office phone: 405-943-7324

Facsimile: 405-943-6002

Mailing address: 400 South Vermont, #125, OKC, OK 73108

Track Manager: Joe Madore, cell 405-990-3990

Website: www.altusspeedway.com

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GENERAL TRACK RULES 2005
1. Appeal Process:
1.1 A car owner or driver may file an appeal against a judgment imposed by the Technical Director provided that the individual submits such appeal within one hour of the first judgment. Appeals must be submitted in writing, signed by the applicant, and accompanied by the appeal fee of one hundred dollars. If the appeal is won the fee will be refunded. If the appeal is lost the fee is non-refundable. Final appeals must be received at the office within 48 hours of notice to appeal.
1.2 The General Manager shall establish procedures for hearing an appeal and shall not be bound by technical or formal rules of evidence for procedure. The hearing will be conducted in the manner best suited to the relevant facts. He or she may review written information concerning the appeal and the decision may be based on that evidence. The decision may also be made to hold another hearing.
1.3 The General Manager shall determine time, date and location of the hearing. The appellate will be notified in writing. There is no restriction on those who may attend the hearing.
1.4 Cost of the preceding shall be at the expense of the racetrack. However, if the General Manager determines that the appeal may have been instituted without merit, the cost for such hearing will be the responsibility of the owner/driver who instituted the charge.
1.5 The racetrack reserves the right to penalize any driver or car owner judged to be spiteful, malicious, or acts contrary to the rules and regulations. The racetrack shall have the right to publish the judgment of the General Manager and use the names involved. The persons or teams so named shall have no recourse to act against these parties or the publisher of the judgment.
2. Driver Eligibility:
2.1 Our racing events are open to all persons complying with these rules and specifications and their admission into the racing area signifies their acceptance of and compliance with all provisions.
2.1a. All drivers must be at least 16 years of age to compete in paid divisions.
2.1b. All drivers may be required to pass a performance-based driving test. This will be at the discretion of the General Manager.
2.1c. Only licensed drivers and/or owners will be issued car numbers.
2.1d. All drivers must be licensed with the racetrack. License applications are available on-line, by mail or at the track.
3. Car Registration:
3.1All owners must register their car number prior to their race date. Only single or double-digit numbers may be registered, NO LETTERS! Duplicate car numbers will not be allowed.
3.2 Starting in the 1997 season, owners to have a registered number and who have competed during the season in the prior year, will have until January 15th of the following year to re-register and retain their number. After January 15th, non-registered numbers will become available to all owners on a first-come, first-serve basis.
4. Licensing:
4.1 An annual license application along with the proper fee must be submitted for each driver that competes at the racetrack.
4.2 Driver license fees vary by class of competition.
Hornet $20, this license only good for the Hornet class.
Bomber $25, good for Hornet & Thunder classes.
Super Stock $30, good for Hornet, Thunder & Bomber classes.
Modified $40, good for all classes
Supertruck $40, good for all classes.
4.3 Non-driving owners must be licensed. Crewmembers do not have to be licensed.
Owners license $15, all classes
Crew license $15, all classes
4.4 All licensed persons will pay $20 per event for pit entry. Non-licensed persons will pay $25.

5. Conduct:

5.1 Professional, courteous conduct is expected from all participants at all times. Anyone acting in an unsportsmanlike manner may be put on probation, suspended and/or fined according to the seriousness of the offense. Owners and drivers will be responsible for the conduct of their pit crew and/or any person signing in on their car. The car owner is the sole representative in any debate with an official relating to his/her car.

5.2 Refusal of any owner, driver or crew to abide by the set rules and the usual policy of conducting auto races will be grounds for the management and/or technical committee to refuse to let such person or car take part in race program and/or institute penalties as they see fit. Troublemakers will not be tolerated and may be barred from all speedway events.

5.3 Any participant entering the judges stand, announcers booth, or flag stand for the purpose of argument will be disqualified and lose points and money for the entire program.

5.4 Any person caught striking a track official will be banned from the facility for a period of no less than 1 (one) year. Additionally, we will file charges and prosecute for assault.

5.5 Any fighting in the pit area will subject the offenders to suspension depending upon the seriousness of the incident. Any continuing problems from the same individual will result in permanent suspension.

5.6 No drinking of any alcoholic beverage before or during the racing program!!! Violation of this rule will result in expulsion from the pits. Management shall then determine what disciplinary action to be taken before the next race or meeting, whichever is first.

6. General:

6.1 Rules and regulations if not covered herein will be interpreted by the officials and management and will be final. The management will make any changes or additions to the rules when deemed necessary for the benefit of all concerned.

6.2 Continuous development in racing may necessitate changes that could not be anticipated at the time of publishing rules. Alternate rules may be necessary to update, modify, add, or delete rules.

6.3 No deviation from normal running rules shall be made unless all drivers, crew and officials are notified of changes beforehand. Anyone not attending pit meeting will not be given consideration on rule changes during an event.

6.4 Decisions of the officials on interpretation of rules and scoring of position in a race will be final. Public address announcements are not official results. Official results must come from the official scorers.

6.6 Track officials reserve the right to refuse entrance to any car, driver, owner, or any other person or persons to the pit area, infield, or grandstands.

6.7 Drivers will adhere to a five-mile per hour speed limit in the pit area. This includes tow vehicles. Fines and/or suspension may result from speeding in the pit area.

6.8 The speedway will not be responsible for damage to any vehicles in the pit area or competitions area. Only tow vehicles with racecars attached and official cars, designated by promoter will be permitted through the pit gate. Any other vehicles will be charged $10. All tools and equipment must accompany racecar and/or tow car.

6.9 All drivers must wear approved helmets at all times while they are on the track, including hot laps, time trials, and racing. Fire resistant drivers' uniforms, gloves and face shields are also required.

6.10 All cars must have a catch can on the radiator it must be located in the motor compartment.

6.11 Visiting cars must comply with the rules and specifications in order to compete regularly at Altus Speedway. However, track officials reserve the right to waive certain irregularities on a one-time basis in order to allow the visitor to compete providing the car will not be a hazard on the track. To compete regularly at the speedway, the car must meet all rules and regulations set forth. Any deviations from the rules should be brought to the attention of the tech steward before the races.

7. Pit Passes:

7.1 A pit pass is a fee charged for entry into the restricted area of the facility it must be worn above the waist and visible at all times. Unauthorized use of pit passes will be dealt with severely.

7.2 No driver, owner or crewmember may enter pit area until he/she has registered and signed all entry forms and releases.

7.3 Pit passes may not be transferred or assigned to anyone else.

7.4 Cost: Licensed $20, Non-licensed $25

8. Minors Release:

8.1 Anyone less than eighteen years of age must have a release signed by his or her parent or legal guardian. This applies to pit crews, drivers, and anyone entering the pits.

8.2 Minimum age for drivers is twelve. We have the release forms available. Contact us before racing. You cannot enter the pit area without having a release executed.

9. Rain Checks:

If rain should occur before all heat races scheduled for the event have been started, rain checks will be given and no purse or points will be paid. If rain occurs after all heat races have been completed, all money earned will be paid for the events completed. The balance of the purse and events will be added to a later program or programs decided upon by the General Manager.

10. Purse and Points:

10.1 The car owner shall earn all points and payment of purses. It is assumed that financial arrangements have been made between driver and owner.

10.2 In case of overpayment of position, it will be refunded to the track or the track will withhold from any future winning.

10.3 Any car found illegal without protest being filed would forfeit winnings to track. If protested car is found illegal, winnings will be paid back to next positions.

10.4 Car owner may use a "stand in" driver. General Manager must approve all driver changes.

10.5 Car owners may not change cars during a event. This applies to multi-day events as well.

11. Inspection and Protest Procedures:

11.1 Track officials reserve the right to demand the inspection of any part of any racecar for determining the legality without the protest fee. The track officials also reserve the right to refuse the entrance of any car or driver/owner for not complying with the rules.

11.2 A formal protest will be accepted from a licensed driver or car owner only if their car is in a race with the car being protested.

11.3 Protest fee is $50 visual or $100 tear down. The protested car must be torn down or refusal to disassemble for inspection will disqualify car and driver. The speedway is not responsible to furnish any tools or equipment for inspection on a car protested by another driver or car owner.

11.4 The car will not be allowed to re-enter pits until reason for disqualification's is satisfied.

11.5 All winnings and points for the racing event will be forfeited on any car found illegal or upon refusal to tear down. Second offense will result in forfeiting all points for the season.

11.6 Any car found illegal without protest being filed would forfeit winnings to track.

11.7 Track reserves the right to impound parts or complete cars in the event of disqualification or serious accident. Refusal to surrender illegal parts will be grounds for suspension from future events.

12. Line Up and Race Procedures:

12.1 Our racing program is based on a full line of cars in each class. If this number is not available, alternate scheduling of program may be used. Racing events may be lined up in various ways to accomplish the best racing program.

12.2 Line-ups for the heat races will be determined by point per night average, draw or time trials.

12.3 Line-ups for heat races will be posted approximately ten minutes before race time. It is the driver's responsibility to check the line up and move their car into the staging lane for line up.

12.4 Cars not in their proper place when the pit steward moves them out to the track will be starting in the back of the pack. We will not hold an event up for you.

12.5 Once the cars have been staged for their event, moving that row straight ahead will fill empty slots in the lineup.

12.6 The inside pole driver sets the pace for the start or restart of the race.

12.7 If a collision or spin out occurs before all cars have cleared the second turn on a start or first restart, the race will be stopped. All cars return to their original lineup position unless they go to the pits or work on their cars. After all cars clear the second turn, the race will be stopped only in case of emergency or multi-car piles up. If the race is stopped after all cars clear turn two but before the first lap is completed, restart will be original lineup single file. Cars causing yellow or red flag will go to the back of the pack as directed by the head flagman.

12.8 Cars may not enter from outside the track area under green flag conditions at Altus Speedway. Cars in the infield may reenter the track if it can be done so safely. Cars may only come onto the track from the pit area while the yellow or red flag or light is on.

12.9 If track conditions warrant a caution or red flag, track scorers will immediately stop recording. The lineup for continuation of the race will be based on the running order of the last completed lap. Cars involved in the crash and cars going to the pits will go to the back of the line. Any car that is worked on by driver, crew, or track officials will be moved to the rear of the line.

12.10 The flagman or officials will at any time during a race have the right to deem a car unsafe and have the flagman give the car in question the black-flag. A black flag for unsportsman like conduct disqualifies that car for the rest of the race. If a car receives a black flag for safety reasons, the car can make repairs and return to racing under the track entrance rules.

12.11 In order to get credit for finishing a race, the driver must complete at least one posted lap.

12.12 At the flagman's discretion, the winner may take a victory lap with checkered flag. One slow down lap will be made after receiving the checkered flag before exiting the track.

12.13 In the case of a dead heat, the win goes to the inside car.

12.14 The flagman's decision will be final during any event. Any argument concerning his decision may result in your disqualification for the entire race program.

12.15 During races, the only people allowed on the track are the safety crew and racing officials. Everyone must stay behind the fences at all times unless requested by the officials to assist for some special reason. Anyone coming on to the track to work on a car will cause that car to go to the back of the lineup upon restart of the race.

12.16 Unauthorized driver change will result in disqualification and forfeiture of all money and points earned during the race program.

12.17 Any driver intentionally causing an accident will be disqualified for the rest of the racing program. Officials will decide what action to take on the offending driver.

13. Flags and Lights

13.1 The following flag system will be used in conducting an event.

Green - Beginning of race, track is clear

Yellow - Reduce speeds and maintains position. DO NOT RACE UNDER YELLOW FLAG.
Blue/Yellow - Passing or move over flag. Cars receiving this flag shall yield the groove so that lapping cars may pass.

Red - Emergency on the track, all cars are to stop immediately and proceed to start/finish line for realignment. No working on cars during a red flag. Cars being worked on will be placed at the back of the lineup.

Black - Consultation flag, pull off track immediately. A rolled up black flag is a warning to the driver. Any over aggressive driving will result in disqualification for that race. A black flag held stretched out is for mechanical or hazardous situations, proceed immediately to the pit or work area.

White - One lap remaining in the race.

Checkered - Race is completed.

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2004 Modified Rules

Any car not meeting the spirit of these specifications and rules, at the discretion of Altus Speedway officials, will not be allowed to compete until all requirements are accomplished.

1. ROLL CAGES

(A) Must consist of continuous hoops not less than 1.666-inch outside diameter with a wall thickness of at least .095-inch. Low carbon, mild steel tubing is recommended.

(B) Must be frame-mounted in at least six places. No brazing or soldering allowed.

(C) Must consist of a configuration of front and rear hoops connected by tubing on the sides or side hoops. Driver's head must not protrude outside cage with helmet on and strapped in driver's seat. Must have minimum of one cross bar in top halo of roll cage. Roll cage must be securely supported and braced.

(D) Protection of feet is mandatory. Bar across back of engine with vertical bars and rub rails, or similar protection. No brace bars forward of cage may be higher than stock hood height. Main cage no further forward than engine plate.

2. DOOR BARS

A minimum of three driver side door bars, at least 1.5-inch O.D., 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 sidebars must be welded to the front and rear of the roll cage members. Must have at least one cross door bar, minimum 1.25-inch O.D., on passenger side of car, either horizontal or angled. Steel door plates, minimum 18 gauge / .049 inch, maximum 1/8 inch / .125 inch thickness metal, must be securely welded or bolted to outside of door bars on driver's side. Plate must cover the area from the top door bar to the bottom door bar and from the rear down post to five inches in front of the seat. Must be visible for inspection.

3. SAFETY

Helmets are required and must be Snell SA1995 or SA2000. Fireproof head sock is recommended. 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 full fire suits of a flame-retardant nature must be worn by all competitors. Fire retardant shoes and fire retardant gloves are required, fire retardant neck braces highly recommended. Full-size, minimum 16"x 20", driver-side window net required (no string-type nets). Window net to be mounted so latch is at top front of window, no auto latches. 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 being more than one year old, maximum two years old. Aluminum high back seats only, must be bolted in and mounted inside the frame rail and ahead of the rear tire. Bottom of seat can be no lower than the bottom of the frame rail. Kill switch required within easy reach of driver. Switch must be clearly marked 'OFF' and 'ON'. 360- degree drive shaft loop required and must be constructed of at least quarter-inch by two-inch steel, or one-inch tubing, mounted six inches back from front U-joint. Steel drive shafts (minimum two-inch diameter) and yokes only. Drive shaft must be painted white. All cars must be equipped with a "positive throttle stop" that will prevent the carburetor butterflys from rotating over center.

4. ELECTRONICS

No transmitting or listening devices in car. No electronic monitoring computer devices capable of storing or transmitting information except tachometers allowed on cars. No digital gauges allowed on car. No driver compartment adjustable ignition control boxes allowed. Only one ignition box allowed on car. The only change that can be made with ignition box is rev-limiter setting, 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, penalty is a one-year suspension from all Altus Speedway events and a $10,000 fine.

5. EXHAUST

Exhaust system must be mounted in such a way as to direct spent gasses away from cockpit of vehicle and away from areas of possible fuel spillage. All exhaust must be welded or bolted. No screws allowed.

6. FUEL SYSTEM

Racing fuel cells required and must be mounted by at least two solid steel straps, two inches wide around cell. Fuel cells must be enclosed in steel container and must be mounted securely behind rear axle and between the rear tires, no lower than ten inches off the ground, protected by roll- cage tubing. Protective tubing must cover the rear and extend past both sides of fuel cell. Fuel cell must be a minimum of nine inches ahead of rear bumper and no part of fuel cell shall be lower than protective tubing. Fuel cell vents must have check valves, and bladders are highly recommended. Fuel cells are limited to 32-gallon maximum capacity. Pick-up must not be underneath fuel cell. A limit of one standard fuel filter allowed between the fuel cell and carburetor.

7. FUEL

May be either gasoline or alcohol. NO Nitrous Oxide. No performance-enhancing fuel additives or air additives of any kind. Penalty will be same as engine claim refusal, loss of all Altus Speedway points, a 30-day suspension and a $1,000 fine. One 2-barrel or one 4-barrel carburetor allowed; must be naturally aspirated. Conventional air cleaner housings only, no top flow air cleaner housings allowed. NO fuel injection; NO electric fuel pumps; NOR fuel cooling devices.

8. BATTERIES
One 12-volt battery only, must be securely mounted and shielded. Battery must be behind the motor plate and between the frame rails. All vehicles must have the capability of starting without being pushed or pulled. All cars must join lineup on demand, unaided, or go to rear of that race.

9. WEIGHT
(A) After the race with driver properly strapped in car and helmet on, the car must weigh 2300 pounds and have 56% maximum left side. NO TOLERANCE.
(B) 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 with at least two half-inch bolts, painted white and have the car number on it. Weights must be mounted inside the frame from foot box to radiator or behind driver's compartment to rear bumper. No titanium products, parts or components allowed anywhere on racecar. No gun-drilled, tubular or hollow bolts or studs anywhere on car.

10. TIRES AND WHEELS

(A) American Racer G-60, 15" I.M.C.A. tires or track tire only! Track tire is a 10" scuff tire with Altus Speedway stamp. Tires are available at the track, cost is $30 each.
(B) (B) All wheels must be steel. Wide-five wheel adapters allowed. Aluminum or steel spacers allowed.

11. FRAMES

No part of racecar can be lower than four inches from the ground (exception its front cross member and oil pan).
(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 inches from center of rear end housing. No front clips or tube type allowed. Maximum two inch wide by four-inch tall frame stiffener may be welded directly to outside of frame rail.
(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 must remain full and intact where joined at the frame rails; center of cross member may be notched for radiator and/or steering clearance only.
(C) No Jeep, Bronco (etc.) or four-wheel drive frames allowed. No sports car frames allowed. No front wheel drive allowed.
(D) Minimum wheelbase, 108 inches, both sides. Maximum overall width (front or rear) shall not exceed 85 inches from outside of tire to outside of tire.

12. SUSPENSION AND STEERING

(A) Front suspension and steering must be unaltered approved OEM and be in stock location, and must be replaceable by stock parts. A minimum-.625-inch rod end and steel tube may replace outer tie rod end and adjustment sleeve. Weight jack must be in original centerline of spring. Stock passenger car spindles only; no fabricated spindles. Spindles can be ground for brake caliper clearance only. Bottom A-frames cannot be altered or moved (exception: can weld shock mount on A-frame). No offset or bearing type lower control arm bushings. Tube-type upper A-frames allowed and can be moved. Front sway bar must be approved OEM. Suspension, steering and rear end parts must be steel. Steering box must be steel approved OEM and must remain within original bolt pattern for type of frame used. No rack & pinion allowed. Steel steering shafts and knuckles only. In-cockpit steering may be modified to suit driver's taste, but must be kept on left side of cockpit. No center steering allowed. No front wheel drive allowed.
(B) No coil over shocks allowed either front or rear. No homemade coil covers used anywhere on racecar.
(C) Rear of frame may be altered to accept leaf or coil springs; any coil spring must be at least 4.5 inches outside diameter. One steel coil spring per wheel only. No torsion bars allowed in rear. Progressive springs allowed only on pull or lift bar.
(D) No devices allowed that would enable driver adjustment to alter wheelbase or for weight jacking while car is in competition. No air shocks or air bags allowed
E) One shock per tire only. One additional shock and spring allowed on rear suspension of vehicle. No adjustable shocks. No aluminum shocks. No covers on suspension parts accept clear cover on slider and a shield to protect the shocks. This shield can cover no more than the front half of the shocks. No Schrader valves allowed.

13. BRAKES

Must have a working caliper and rotor on each wheel and must lock up all four wheels. No brake shut-off or pressure sensitive devices allowed. One proportioning device allowed, front to rear only. Brake lines must be outside frame rails and visible. Vented rotors only, no scalloped rotors. Rotors cannot be lightened. After market heavy rotors are allowed on the right front. Only rotors may be re-drilled for different bolt pattern or larger studs. Must be steel, approved OEM calipers, and they cannot be lightened. No titanium products, parts or components allowed anywhere on racecar. No gun-drilled, tubular or hollow bolts or studs anywhere on car.

14. 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 not acceptable substitute. May utilize a flat half-windshield mounted to the roll cage, or a full windshield made of at least 1/8 inch Lexan and have adequate support. Mirrors not allowed. Must have a minimum of three windshield bars in front of driver. Cowl panel in front of driver can be no wider than cockpit and no farther back than the steering wheel.
(B) Firewall is mandatory. Effective for the 2002 season, minimum .125-inch aluminum, or 16 gauge or .060-inch steel, complete floor required. 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 Altus Speedway cars in competition must have a complete paint job, no reflective doors or quarter panels. No plastic body parts allowed. Body must be the same width, front to rear, and parallel to the frame.
(C) Original roofline of vehicle must be maintained. Must be fiberglass or aluminum full size roof. No wings, or any other ground effects are allowed anywhere outside or inside car. Sail panels must closely resemble examples shown on body diagram and be the same on both sides of car. Reinforcing lips on rear of sail panels must be 180 degree bends.
(D) All Altus Speedway cars must be numbered with large, legible numbers on both sides, top and rear panel. Numbers must be in contrasting color from body. Must be legible in daytime or nighttime conditions. Numbers on side of car are to be at least four inches thick and 20 inches high. Numbers on top must be at least four inches thick and 30 inches high. A minimum of six-inch front and rear numbers are mandatory. Front number will be placed in upper right of windshield and rear number will be placed on left rear bumper for easier line-ups. Non-legible numbers may not be scored.
(E) Sponsors' names must not interfere with car numbers and must be neatly lettered.
(F) Engine compartment will remain open, no side panels; hood sides may have maximum four- inch drop and must be enclosed at rear of hood; maximum hood scoop height - six inches. Passenger side of body must be no further forward than rear of block. Rears of bodies to be solid panel at least eight inches high and include car number. No panel in front of right door to engine compartment. No inner panels. No car covers.
(G) Driver and passenger side windows must have at least 12-inch opening, measured at center of window, between the lowest point at the top of window, whether the roof or roll cage, and the highest point at the bottom of window, whether the interior or body.
(H) Rear spoiler OK, must be no taller than 7" measured from deck. No side panels may be attached to the spoiler.

15. TRANSMISSIONS

Must have at least one gear forward and one reverse, plus a neutral position. With motor running and car in a still position, driver must be able to engage car in gear and move forward, then backward. Any transmission will be allowed.

16. BUMPERS

Center of bumper, front and rear, must be 18 inches, plus or minus two inches, from ground.
(A) Steel bumpers must be used both front and rear. Must be made of minimum 1.25-inch tubing and must be able to support car if lifted by wrecker. Two-bar front bumpers must be mounted frame end-to-frame end, no wider than the width of material outside frame horns, with the bottom loop parallel to the ground. Top bar must be directly above bottom bar so bumper is perpendicular to ground.
(B) Rear bumper, steel nerf bars and bodies must not extend beyond width of tires, but must be at least as wide as body, and must not contain any sharp edges. Rear bumper no more than two inches wider than body on each side.
(C) Rear bumper must resemble one of three configurations.
(1) Straight bumpers.
(2) Bumper full width with the ends bent forward at a 90-degree angle, braced properly to frame.
(3) A bumper constructed in a loop design.

17. REAR END

Any approved OEM passenger car type or truck rear end may be used.
(A) No aluminum allowed, except lowering blocks, axle cap, and drive flange. A one-inch inspection hole in center section is recommended. Full steel spool, steel mini spool or welded rear ends only. Steel axles only. No ratchet rear-ends.
(B) No quick-change devices allowed. No cambered rear ends, one-piece drive flange only. No electronic or mechanical traction control devices allowed.
(C) All vent tubes must be run to a catch can, minimum one quart.

18. ENGINES

No aluminum heads or blocks!
(A) Any American make engine may be used as long as rear of engine (bell housing flange) is mounted at least 72 inches forward from the center line of rear axle. Engine offset must be kept within two inches of centerline of front cross member with engine level. 11-inch engine height minimum from ground to front center of crankshaft.
(B) All engines used in competition must be able to be used in conventional passenger car without alterations. Motor mounts cannot be removed or altered. Castings and fittings must not be changed. No machine work on outside engine or on front or rear of camshaft. NO magnetos.
(C) 'Wet' oiling system only. External oil pumps will go with engine if claimed. Oil coolers must not protrude above interior. Accumulators cannot be mounted in driver compartment, NO dry sumps.
(D) Cooling system may be modified. Any overflow tubes must be directed to the ground, between frame rails. Radiators to be mounted in front of engine only. One-quart catch tank is mandatory.
(E) Conventional air cleaner housings only. No top flow air cleaner housings allowed.

19. ENGINE CLAIMING RULES

(A) $1000 cash claim on cylinder heads.

(B) First four position finishers must report directly to claim area and are subject to engine claim by any other driver finishing fifth on back in feature that has not been lapped by the fourth place driver. Failure to report directly to claim area will result in disqualification and loss of money and points for first infraction (heads are still claimable); will be treated as engine claim refusal for second infraction. Driver allowed one claim ONLY per event, regardless of outcome of that claim. In case of multiple claims on same heads, a drawing will be held to determine which driver gets the heads.
(C) Driver making claim must drive his racecar immediately after finish of feature, under its own power, directly to claiming area. Highly recommended that only involved drivers and officials be allowed in claiming area.
(D) Claims must be made to official immediately after end of feature race, and claimed heads must be completely removed within one hour from time claim is made and driver agrees to sell claimed engine.
(E) Claims must be made to official, and $1000 cash, with valid Altus Speedway.
(F) Only driver may claim engine and only driver may agree to sell or refuse to sell engine.
(G) Refusal to sell forfeits all cash and contingency winnings for feature, any trophies earned in feature, plus ALL Altus Speedway points in all claim divisions for the season. Any driver refusing to sell heads, when claimed within rules, regardless of his reinstatement with Altus Speedway, loses his right to claim any Altus Speedway driver's heads for 12 calendar months from date of reinstatement. Claim is not charged to claiming driver in case of a refusal.
(H) First refusal to sell will result in loss of ALL Altus Speedway points in all claim divisions for the season and will also result in driver being suspended from Altus Speedway events in all claim divisions for 30 calendar days from date of refusal and until $1,000 cash fine is paid to Altus Speedway. Fine must be in the form of a cashier's check or money order and be received in the Altus Speedway office prior to driver returning to competition. Second refusal to sell will result in driver being suspended from Altus Speedway events for one year from date of refusal and until $5,000 cash fine is paid to Altus Speedway Third refusal results in permanent suspension from all Altus Speedway sanctioned events.
(I) Once a claim has been made and accepted, the engine is not to be started, under any circumstances. The car is to be pushed to the area where removal will take place. Any driver starting a claimed engine will be immediately disqualified from that event and will be suspended from all Altus Speedway sanctioned events until such time as a $1000 fine is paid to Altus Speedway. All claimed heads must be removed from car at the track.
(J) Any sabotage discovered to claim engine will result in driver being suspended from Altus Speedway competition for 30 calendar days and until $1,000 cash fine is paid to Altus Speedway. Drivers are to be held accountable for any sabotage discovered while pulling the heads, and will be responsible for any and all penalties as a result of any sabotage. The claim will be disallowed and the money returned to the claimer.
(K) Claim is in effect on opening night for all eligible drivers and driver must have been at track on opening night to be eligible to claim second night of season. Following that, no driver may claim unless he/she has competed at that track the two previous consecutive sanctioned events as Altus Speedway members.
(L) No one driver may claim any other one driver more than once during current calendar year.
(M) A disqualification will not affect a legal claim. The heads will be pulled and transferred prior to any penalties being assessed.
(N) Unsportsmanlike conduct during the claim procedure, or while pulling the heads, will result in an immediate $100 fine.
(O) Any driver claiming at an Altus Speedway event must be a member in good standing with Altus Speedway.

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2005 Super Stock Rules

This is a slightly modified stock car division and is intended for drivers who want to get into racing with minimal preparation or expense. This is not a beginner class! We recommend new drivers start in the Hornet or Bomber divisions. Drivers requesting a license to compete in the Super Stock division may be required to pass a driving test or may be required to start at the rear of the field until officials feel they are ready to line up by points average. Speedway officials will be empowered to restrict any car from competing. Any other alterations or modifications not specifically allowed for in these rules would be considered illegal. Stock OEM means no alterations of any kind to parts. If you are planning to do something that is not covered in these rules, please consult with the tech inspector before doing so. Otherwise, your car may not be legal.

A. Car Type

1. Any rear wheel drive American automobile.

2. Wheelbase - 108". Camaro, Firebird and Mustang models are not legal.

B. Chassis Suspension, and Running Gear

1. Stock OEM frames front to rear with all stock OEM suspension. No mounting holes may be slotted. All suspension mounting points must remain in stock locations. Uni-body cars may connect front and rear frames with square tubing.

2. Racing springs OK, No removable or adjustable spacers. Minimum frame height is 6" and car must be within a 1/2" of level measured at the front frame rails.

3. Sway bars must be stock OEM.

4. Caster and camber may be changed on the suspension. Frame mounting points on all suspension components must remain OEM.

5. Aftermarket steel upper A-frames may be used or OEM arms may be lengthened or shortened or mounting points on the arm altered. No adjustable A-frames allowed.

6. Shocks are limited to one per wheel and must be in original location. Racing shocks OK.

7. Brakes must work at all four wheels. Brakes must be OEM for make and model of chassis.

8. Transmissions must be automatic only. No standard shift transmissions allowed. Transmission must be stock with forward and reverse gears. Must have a working torque converter. No torque tubes.

9. Rear axle optional. Must have factory mounts in stock location for the model of car. No aluminum differentials, no quick change differentials. Floater hubs are OK. Aftermarket heavy-duty axles are recommended.

C. Engines

1. Maximum 400 C.I. Stock OEM only. GM in GM. Ford in Ford, ETC. If it is not stock, do not run it. No mixing of stock parts, example; 305 heads on 350 block.

2. Compression ratio may not exceed 9.0 to 1

3. Engines will be subject to a vacuum test of 16 inches at 1200 to 1400 rpm.

4. OEM engine parts may not be modified outside factory specs. Maximum overbore on blocks .065 inches. No cutting, porting, or polishing of heads, intake, or exhaust manifolds.

5. No high performance anything! This includes OEM high performance parts. Corvette, Z-28, Impala SS, Chevelle SS, Nova SS, Monte Carlo SS and police package engines are not legal. No pop-up pistons, roller rocker arms, double hump heads, marine intakes, guide plates, solid lifters, MSD modules, "hot" coils, etc….

6. Legal cylinder head castings for Chevrolet are;

305 & 307 C.I. - 358741, 354434, 376450, 462614, 471513, 517513, 14014415, 14014416, 14014440, 14022301, 10422801, 14034807, 14101081

350 C.I. - 333882, 376445, 462624, 458642, 468642, 471513, 517513, 3931635, 3932441, 3932441X, 3986316, 3986336, 3986339, 3986388, 3998916, 3998993, 3998997, 14019821, 14019926, 14010516, 14020517, 14020555, 14020556, 14022056, 14022206, 14024816, 14034808

400 C.I. - 333882, 462624, 458642, 468642, 3932441X, 3973493, 3998997

Maximum valve size on Chevrolet = 1.94 intake, 1.50 exhaust

Note: more information about what make and model of vehicles these cylinder heads can be found on at this link http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm

7. Replacement type screw-in studs may be used to repair "pulled" oem studs but stud towers may not be milled. Pinning of stock studs is OK.

8. Vents may be added on the valve covers for breathing purposes.

9. "Claimer" type oil pans allowed.

10. Stock mechanical fuel pumps only.

11. Penalty for an illegal engine will be as follows: loss of points and money for that event and a $100.00 fine. Fine must be paid before you will be allowed to compete again.

D. Bodies

1. Front and rear firewalls and floor must be OEM.

2. Aftermarket rubber bumper covers allowed.

3. Aftermarket bodies must be approved by Altus Speedway.

4. All glass must be removed except the windshield.

5. All cars must have bumpers front and rear. Bumpers may be stock or fabricated. Fabricated bumpers may be no larger than 2" x 3" O.D. rectangle tubing or 2.5" round tube. All fabricated and modified stock bumpers must be covered and in good condition with no sharp or jagged edges. No external bracing of the bumpers (no cattle catchers!).

6. All headlight, taillight and marker light holes must be covered.

7. Nerf bars allowed, must be constructed from 1" x 2" O.D. rectangle tubing. Ends must be cut at a 45 degree angle, capped and ground smooth. Nerfs must fit flush to body.

8. All cars must maintain a minimum roof height of 51" measured 10" back from top of windshield in the center of the roof.

9. Number must be of contrasting colors, easily seen from the scoring tower. 18" minimum height on both doors and the roof.

E. Tires and Wheels

Maximum 235R70 DOT tires only must be street legal and can be bought over the normal retail counter. Must have a tread wear rating or 180 or higher. Or the Towel City retread slick approved by Altus Speedway, all Towel City tires must be stamped with the Altus Speedway logo. Tires are available at the track, cost is $69 each.

2. Wheel and tire must pass through a width gauge of nine inches measured at the widest point of the tire or wheel.

3. Steel wheels recommended. No plastic wheels allowed.

F. Safety

1. All cars must have a roll cage. Roll cages must be a minimum of four points with three driver door bars.

2. All cars must have five point seat belts with a quick release buckle.

3. Racing seat required. Must have a headrest or high back seat.

4. Stock gas tanks must be removed and gas tanks installed should not hold more than 5 gallons of gas unless it is a fuel cell. All gas tanks must be securely fastened in the trunk area. A firewall is required between the gas tank and driver with all openings sealed. Tanks may not be lower than trunk floor.

5. All cars must have a fire extinguisher within easy reach of the driver at all times.

6. A fire retardant driving suit, gloves, and shoes are required.

7. Helmets are required at all times when on the track.

8. Window nets on driver's side required.

9. All cars must be equipped with a "positive throttle stop" that will prevent the carburetor butterflys from rotating over center.

G. Weight

1. Car with driver must weigh 3500 lbs. after the race.

2. Minimum front weight of 50%

3. Maximum left side weight of 53%

4. Bolt on weights must be painted white and have the car number on them.

5. Weights must be securely attached with at least one ½" bolt for every 25 lbs. of weight. No hose clamps, bungee cords, nylon straps ect... may be used to secure weights!!!

End 2005 Super Stock rules

2005 BOMBER rules

Introduction:

The BOMBERS are a pure stock racing class. The Purpose of this class is fun, cheap, close racing. It is a step up from Hornets and a good place to get some experience in a V-8 powered car before moving up to Super Stock. It is also perfect for drivers who quit racing because of cost or time constraints, but want to get back in for the fun and love of racing. This class is not serious racing! We expect a little rubbing, bumping and pushing; but we still want to keep it safe and fairly clean.

1. Car Specifications:

(A) Body: Min. 108" wheelbase if V-8 powered, 100" if 6 cyl. Powered. No performance cars, no economy cars.
(B) Stock bodies front to rear; the only trimming of metal allowed will be for tire clearance and roll bar clearance. Hood and trunk lid may be gutted. All other metal must remain intact.
(C) All glass except front and rear windows must be removed. All trim, headlights, taillights, turn signals, marker lights, mirrors, carpet, headliner, rear seat, passenger seat, door panels and antennas must be removed.
(D) Holes and openings from engine or trunk compartments to drivers compartment must be covered with metal.

5. Engine:

Any 100% stock V-8 or 6 cyl. engine. No performance parts of any kind. Stock parts may not be altered. A/C, EGR, heater, cruise control may be removed. The engine must be one that was available for the make and model year car you are racing. No anti-freeze, water only.

6. Tires / Wheels:

Max. 70 series, radial only, minimum 360 tread wear DOT legal street tires. No offset wheels; max. 16" diamater wheels.

7. Suspension:

All suspension and steering parts must be stock for that car. No modifying of OEM parts, no mixing and matching, no relocating of mounts, stock springs. Locked rear axle OK.

8. Safety:

(A) Must have a roll bar with two supports minimum. Must have two left door bars or a 1/8" thick steel plate welded to the inside of the left door. A used grader blade may be welded or bolted to the drivers side door. All roll bars within reach of the driver must be padded.
(B) Must have minimum 4-point quick release seat belts, helmet, long sleeve fire retardant suit, gloves and shoes.
(C) A fire extinguisher must be mounted within easy reach of the driver.
(D) Stock gas tank must be removed and replaced with a 5-gallon fuel cell or metal tank. Fuel tank must be securely mounted to the trunk floor with a minimum of two 1" steel straps 1/8" thick.

9. Weights and C.I.

End 2005 BOMBER rules

2005 HORNET RULES

Remember that the idea of this class is to HAVE FUN!! Please keep the following in mind.

A. A Hornet is a car that races, not a racecar.

B. We will draw for line-up every night. This class will not be competing for season points.

C. You are racing for trophies and "speedway bucks". This class does not pay cash money.

D. $500 claim on the top four finishers.

E. Any driver that enters every race will receive a "Top Five" style award jacket and a BIG trophy at the 2004 awards banquet.

E. Hornets may race forward, backwards or around obstacles

F. HAVE FUN!!!

CAR SPECIFICATIONS

1. Any 4-cylinder car with maximum wheel base of 103" and complete stock body, interior, frame and suspension. No bracing anywhere except drivers compartment, dash, interior, steering, and pedals MUST remain stock for make and model.

2. All insulation under hood must be removed.

3. Horn MUST remain intact and working.

4. Radio MUST remain intact and working,

5. Stock carb or fuel injection.

6. Stock transmission for make and model.

7. Stock manifold with at least 2' of stock pipe.

8. Battery must be securely fastened in stock location.

9. Stock unaltered drive axle for make and model.

10. Approved dot passenger car tires (60 series minimum). Wheels and tires must be like size.

11. Gas tank may remain in stock location if positioned in front of rear axle, if stock tank is behind rear axle it must be replaced with fuel cell or 6-gallon boat tank. Boat tank or fuel cell MUST be covered, secured, and located in trunk area.

12. Roll bars MANDATORY. Must run a minimum of one- 1 3/4" hoop roll bar or two 3.5" pipes with steel plates on both ends bolted or welded to roof and floor.

13. Driver's door must be welded or chain closed. Drivers door protection recommended. Passenger door must open.

14. All glass (except front & rear) must be removed (not broken in door) before arrival at track.

15. Third brake light must remain in working condition.

16. Snell helmet, functional seat belt, gloves and fire retardant long sleeved suit mandatory. Race seat and five point belts may be used and retained if factory replacements are furnished if claimed

17. Window net MANDATORY.

18. Numbers must be minimum 18" tall on doors and 20" on roof.

19. All antifreeze must be removed and replaced with water.

20. Top 4 finishers are subject to $500.00 car claim by track, drivers, and fans. Claimed cars must be raced at next event. Claim window 10 minutes; first come (cash).

21. The following flammable interior parts must be removed: carpet, rear and passenger seats and headliner.

End 2005 Hornet rules

Point System

Single day events will use the Heat Race, Feature race format.

Qualifier races with passing points will be used for multi-day events.

Passing points = 1.5 for each position advanced from the original starting position. This includes cars that are unable to start the race.

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